Commute by Bike

After-school program gets 50 bicycles

PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP – Nick Luzzo popped wheelies, Justice Covington rang the bell with glee, and Lance Spegal just enjoyed the whole experience of riding a new mountain bike yesterday during an after-school program at Helen A. Fort Middle School. “This is totally cool,” Lance said, before he took the bike for a ride. “I like…

Pedal power beats rising prices at gas pump

“When gas prices soared above $2 a gallon last May and some of his co-workers started to complain and formulate end-of-the-world scenarios, Mike Cox barely noticed. The senior project manager for the state’s Department of Environmental Quality has been riding his Trek to work for three years. Three to five days a week, the 50-year-old…

HOOAH! Commuting Soldiers

Soldiers stationed in the Defense Distribution Depot in Susquehanna Pennsylvania commute every chance they get from their homes to the base. It’s about a 14-mile round trip for the three US Army Sergeants. (left is SGT Kasey Carr middle is SGT Eri Ramos right SGT Randy Policar). Sgt. Randy Policar stated, “Sometimes for PT (Physical…

Give The Car a Rest

“I’m a little awestruck every time I see one of those intrepid bicyclists, decked out in their cool, multi-colored, skintight outfits, pedaling down a busy thoroughfare while giant SUVs bear down on them. It’s scary enough just driving around Charlotte in a car, I can’t imagine tackling the Queen City’s mean streets on a bicycle…

Brompton Bicycles

You may have seen this posted on BlueCollarmtb.com before, because Brompton bikes are really cool. I first heard about them when my step-brother was stranded in England with a bad Visa. Anyhow, he bought one to ride around the town. The best part about them is that they are foldable and very functional. You can…

Happy Bike to Work Day!

To keep up with the festivities, I’ll try my best to keep posting “Bike to Work” related news through out the day. Here’s the first one! In a soggy ceremony on the eve of the 11th annual Bike to Work Day, Michael Burns, head of the San Francisco Municipal Railway, and Bond Yee, executive director…

Continental Town & Country 26" City Tire

Police forces all over the country demand this tire due to it’s strength, on-pavement grip, and long life. Perfect tire if you ride your bike on the pavement with occasional dirt riding and like the softer riding of a full width tire. Black Tread with Brown sides. Steel Bead 590/690 grams COMPARE TO $ 30.95…

Bike Metro

This site has become a life saver! I’ve become desperate on looking for a safe route to travel from home to work. Part of my current commute places me on a very congested street with no bike lanes. Using Bike Metro has provided me with an alternative route that even uses some bike paths that…

Bicycle Club of Irvine, BCI

While I was at the press conference for Bike to Work Day, I noticed a large presence from the folks of BCI. So I decided to check out their site and found some great info. “The Bicycle Club of Irvine is a recreational and social cycling club for men and women of all ages and…

Federal grants pay for that and a five-mile bike path

Here’s some awesome news! Wichita bikers will be able to pedal 25 uninterrupted miles on city bike paths, and the Minisa Bridge will be repaired without losing its historic style, thanks to federal grants announced Tuesday. Standing beside the Minisa Bridge just west of North High School, Deb Miller, the state’s transportation secretary, announced six…

Starter Longsleeved Compression Shirt

A few weeks ago, I posted a review for the Starter Longsleeved Compression Shirt on BlueCollarMtb.com. I really like this shirt because it’s perfect for keeping you warm during the early morning commutes without overheating you. It’s a great addition to your current cycling wardrobe because its so thin that it just goes underneath your…

Cateye Velo 5-Good Price!

The Cateye Velo 5 at Modern Bike has a real good price of $15.99. You might want to get one of these bad boys to help keep track of you mileage while riding to work. Here’s a list of features: The Velo 5 is CatEye’s entry-level computer. It features a new, larger screen and a…

How much can you really save?

Ever wonder how much money you can really save by commuting to work with your bike? I’ve always wondered how much goes back into my pockets at the end of the month. You’re in luck! Here is an Excel Spread Sheet that will allow you to calculate your milage, cost of gas and over all…

Great info for Bike Commuting

Commuting Information Just as your first bike was a vehicle for freedom from parental hand-holding, your first bike commute will be a giant leap toward freedom from the rat race. As you kiss your dependence on cars, gasoline, and traffic reports goodbye, you will improve your health, your household, and maybe even the world at…

Product Reviews

Stay tuned for a few product reviews that will be hitting the site: Bell Citi Helmet CatEye Opticube LED Light Giant Cypress LE with Nexus Components Rudy Project Wizaard Glasses Kryptonite Locks

Program encourages commute without cars

StateNews.com: As part of the first weeklong Smart Commute ’05, in its first year, local residents are encouraged to try alternative methods for getting to work – either by bicycle, carpool, bus or walking. … The Smart Commute event provides participants with safe routes to get to work, and checkpoints along the way. There they…

Bike To Work Day-Press Conference

Today was the day I received my new Giant Cypress LE complete with Nexus components as well as the famous Internally Geared Hub. Once I got there, I signed in, received my new bike, helmet, Cateye LED lights, water bottle, Bike to Work T-Shirt and my Kryptonite Lock. They had catered some breakfast for all…