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Are Bike Lanes Safer?
Are Bike Lanes Safer?
State of the Hub: 2010 Vegas Finale Interbike Wrap-up
Interbike served up a whole pile of new ideas, inspiration, coming-together-of minds and momentum as we dive into the Fall. On the highs and lows, our goals of learning more about electric bicycles definitely shined as a centerpiece of our visit to the show while our goal of focusing on children’s cycling did not really…
Bicycle Thesis at Pratt Institute
Bicycle Thesis
Utility Cycling at Interbike 2010
This years Interbike is the last Interbike to be held in fabulous Las Vegas, NV, its home for the past decade. Interbike is the North American trade show for the cycling industry. This includes all things and all products that are involved, even remotely, with the cycling world. Ten years ago, Interbike was buzzing with…
State Of The Hub On Pause, We're at Interbike!
I thought I would quickly report in from our hotel room at the Flamingo. The Campfire Cycling is at Interbike this week exploring the cycling industry and strategize new relationships, deals and products for the coming year. This year, we’re very excited about quite a few things. One of our top priorities is to look…
September 22d : World Car Free Day
World Carfree Network uses the term “carfree movement” rather broadly, to refer to: those promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture, including alternative modes such as cycling, walking and public transport; those promoting carfree lifestyle choices, within either a car-dependent, car-lite* or carfree local context; those promoting the building of (usually mixed-use) carfree environments#…
Cargo Bikes in Copenhagen
Cargo Bikes in Copenhagen
Day 2 at Interbike – Our 1st Day Here…
BikeTrailerBlog.com has just arrived at Interbike! under the auspice of www.CampfireCycling.com. Today, our goal is to test ride electric bikes, with the intention of offering both a line of regular style e-bikes as well as electric cargo bikes here in Flagstaff through our shop, Campfire Cycling. While we don’t expect to see too many bike…
Burley Travoy Takes Gold at Eurobike, Campfire Cycling Gears Up for Interbike
Eric from Burley was kind enough to send us his recap from the 2010 EuroBike. For those of you who don’t know of, or who have never been to Interbike, the U.S. version of Eurobike, Eurobike is basically a giant convention and trade show made up of everything and everyone who is involved in the…
The Social Bicycle System
The Social Bicycle System
Did You Know That Best Buy Carries E-Bikes?
Does any readers have a local Best Buy that carries Light Electric Vehicles (LEV)? If so, please contact me. The entry into the category by Best Buy last year was heralded as perhaps a move that would reverse 115 years of consumer indifference. The consumer electronics powerhouse opened a light electric vehicle (LEV) department at…
Long Distance Utility Cycling
Today, our post is dedicated to the most diligent and tenacious kind of utility cyclist – the long distance utilitarian. This post is part of our series on general bicycle transportation, which is any kind of bicycle transportation that is not directly focused around bike commuting. So although long distance utility cycling could certainly involve…
2011 Civia Bike Teasers
It is the week before Interbike and everyone is putting out teasers of their new product that they will be launching. Civia is one of these companies. Known for throwing show stoppers, for example in 2007 when they released the brand with a $2500 commuter bike. Since then they have branched out in all directions…
Chrome!
Since our humble beginnings at Bike Bag Shop we have focused on carrying brands that are geared towards the utility of cycling. Bike bags are, by nature and definition, products designed to increase the usability of your bike, whether it is for bike touring, bike commuting, or hauling groceries. The Bike Bag Shop has prided…
2011 Breezer Uptown Infinity with NuVinci N360
Combining the proven ride-ability and reliability of the Uptown with the award-winning NuVinci N360 CVP transmission will make for an even better, fully-equipped commuter that is infinitely fun and infinity practical,” said Joe Breeze, president and founder of Breezer Bikes. I’m glad that Breezer is once again taking steps forward before the bicycle industry with…
Female Cyclists Weigh In
Female Cyclists Weigh In
SKS Black Alley Cat Fenders Preview
Isn’t black the new pink, which was the new brown, which was the new black. Even though hands down my favorite fenders are the Velo Orange Alumnium Fenders, I can embrace a subtle matte look for the ninja commuter.. If you keep a low profile, or simply want to match the rest of your components…
DZR Shoes Release
DZR Shoes.. SPD compatible shoes with style. These are too cool to wait for a full post. Watch the video, visit the website and I’ll write something up fully within 24 hours!
Ditch the Van Bike Tour: Chapters 4 – 6
Ditch the Van Bike Tour: Chapters 4 Å“ 6
An Interesting Experiment in Child and Cargo Hauling
One of the reason that I really enjoy my job writing the Bike Trailer Blog is, of course, sharing the many great bike trailer stories, but also writing about some of the more unusual creations and set-ups that people have come up with. We received an interesting story from Brian about his child/cargo bike trailer…
Commuter Profile and Commuting Stories: Thomas Brock
My name is Thomas and I commute about 3-5 times a week by bicycle in Jacksonville, NC. It’s home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (where I work) and isn’t known for it’s advanced urban or transportation planning. My daily commute is between 10 and 11 miles (one-way) and is from the deserted urban area…
State of the Hub: Drupal is Coming!
I took a week off with the “State of the Hub” as I got married to my beautiful bride. So I took a week off from blogging about the state of affairs. Now that all of the wedding hubbub is wrapped up, I have a few moments to get back on the blogging train. Over…
Cycling Community Events
Cycling community events can be rides or happenings that are organized to promote the use of bicycles or these events can be traditional community activities that are transformed into cycling-centric ventures. Whether the use of the bicycle is the inspiration for the event or an added ingredient to spice up a classic, bringing individuals together…