You may have noticed that it’s been quite some time since I posted anything other than a video here at Utility Cycling. And perhaps you noticed my cool arm accessory in this video. Unfortunately, I’ve spent the last six and a half weeks dealing with a badly broken arm. Fortunately, I did not break my…
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Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Bicycling at the University of Arizona
Bicycling at the University of Arizona
Bicycling in Indonesia
Bicycling in Indonesia
BICAS Refugee Program
BICAS Refugee Program
Bikeways in Bogota
Bikeways in Bogota
CETMA Cargo Bikes
CETMA Cargo Bikes!
Bicycle Map of the University of Arizona Campus
Those of you that have been reading Utility Cycling for a while have probably picked up on the fact that in addition to writing about all things utility cycling, I am also a student. In fact, I’m close to wrapping up my last semester of full coursework as a PhD student in the School of…
Carrying Your Stuff: Cargo Bicycles
There is more than one way to skin a cat just like there is more than one way to transport such unfortunate cats or other things on your bicycle. To be exact, there are three widely used, reliable ways to carry stuff on you bicycle. We’ve looked at carrying stuff by bike in Bicycling Bags…
National Bike Summit Ride
National Bike Summit Ride
The Accidental Advocate – Part 2
Kristi and I make ten visits to congressional offices, a mixture of scheduled meetings with staff, and unscheduled flybys where we merely drop off a thin information packet.
The Accidental Advocate – Part 1
It’s dawning on me that the Arizona delegation is likely going to be only myself, and the delegate from Bedrock City. And she is too short for me to hide behind.
Bike Church Tool Cooperative
Bike Church Tool Cooperative
My First Bike Commuting Crash
This past Thursday, I was in my first ever bike commuting accident. The result: a broken bike, a broken helmet, a badly bruised knee, a mild concussion, and some post-accident anger.
Youth Bike Summit
Youth Bike Summit
Bicycle Count Data
Bicycle Count Data
Wishing Gabrielle Giffords Many More Commutes by Bike
Gabrielle Giffords is one of those rare leaders who commute by bike. … As we reflect upon the tragedy in Tucson and mourn this loss, let’s take this opportunity to consider the impact of inflammatory language not only in politics but in all realms where unstable individuals are liable to turn metaphor into violent action.
Resolutions Great and Small for 2011
I sent out requests (kind of at the last minute) to the writers who make Commute by Bike a great read. I asked for their New Years Resolutions for 2011. These are the ones that came back in time. Please add your resolutions in the comments. Josh Lipton Publisher Looking forward into 2011, a bike…
2010 Utility Cycling Year in Review
On December 31, 2009, we published the first ever Utility Cycling Year in Review. At the time, Utility Cycling was actually only one 1/2 year old, but we had enough material to warrant a review nonetheless. Now, another year has passed, and Utility Cycling is continuing to grow and evolve, so we wanted to step…
3000 Miles on a Hybrid Electric Bike by Matthew Zoll
The following piece is a guest post by Matthew Zoll, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager for Pima County, Arizona. Matthew’s piece describes his experience purchasing and owning an electric bike in Tucson, Arizona. We will have more and more pieces dedicated to e-bikes in the coming weeks and months after learning about lots of…
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…