If I hadn’t seen it I wouldn’t believe it. This is the oddest pedaling vehicle I’ve ever seen. I can envision using it as a rental at parks or closed riding areas like our Riverwalk. I can see it being used for Spinning Classes. I can envision a group ride on one bike. Wow, what…
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Beezy Biking
A bicycle built for 260,000: Apiarist Ahn Sang-kyu goes for ride with some of his closest friends in Taegu, South Korea. Courtesy of SFGate.com
Nice Rack!
Just because we’re bicycle commuters it doesn’t mean we don’t have a need to carry our bikes around. I found this article from Ehow.com on choosing car rack or carrier that fits your needs. Between the cup holders, the DVD player and the car seats, there isn’t much room left in the car for equipment….
Beware of Scammers Part II
I wrote a little article on how to spot scammers when you are trying to sell your bike on MTBR.Com, EBAY or any other classified Ad website. Click here to read my article.
How to spot a scam
If you read my post of the ‘Dumb Ass Scammer’ , you may be wondering if it’s all true. If you have tried to sell something in MTBR.Com, Ebay or any type of classified ad site, you have probably been contacted by this people. Having bought and sold stuff thru MTBR.Com and Ebay, I have…
Off Road To Athens – Movie Review
As the movie rolled, I felt the same rush of excitement that I feel when my heart really gets going after 10 – 12 miles in the saddle. Then at the same time, I felt all my riding was in vain, because I always strive to be the best at anything I do, and I…
Off Road to Athens Movie Review
As the movie rolled, I felt the same rush of excitement that I feel when my heart really gets going after 10 – 12 miles in the saddle. Then at the same time, I felt all my riding was in vain, because I always strive to be the best at anything I do, and I could never…
RPM Cyclery Grand Opening
Once in a while there comes an opportunity for a person to pursue their dreams and actually have it come true. Well here’s an example of how hard work combined with prayers allow a dream to come alive. Introducing RPM Cyclery of Lake Elsinore Ca. The owner, Scott Finch has dreamed of owning his own…
More Companies Urge Bicycle Commuting
An excellent article in The Arizona Republic – I can envision joining a peloton to work already…. here are a couple snippets… “… On Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency and Valley Metro will unveil the Best Workplaces for Commuters, recognizing more than 100 Valley employers for their efforts to reduce congestion, air pollution and expenses…
Different Spokes
Here’s some bling that will get you seen! I might have to get some of these for myself just to see peoples reactions and to piss off the bike snobs. http://hokeyspokes.com/
Georgia State Shoot Out!
There are some great things that come out of the State of Georgia, the music of Ray Charles and the state fruit, the peach. But did you know that the Woodstock 505 and the Ibex Trophy 770 both come from the beautiful state of Georgia? With that in mind, we wanted to find out how…
Georgia State Shoot Out!
1. Climbing : Moe-Both bikes climbed rather well. I will give the advantage to the Woodstock 505 because of the front fork lock-out. I’m totally sold that hard tails are the bikes to ride if your terrain has a lot of technical or steep climbs. RL– I will have to agree with Moe as far…
Is the Bicycle Dead?
If it is, then bicycle commuting is dead too. Dangit, I’m always behind the times and the last one to hear these things! A cyclist and writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that the bicycle is dead. I disagree and refuse to give up that easily. I’m now more determined to get involved with bicycle…
Quick Fix for a Quick Ride?
When I was a child from age 6 or so up until 11th grade (1975), I rode a bike everywhere. From 71-75 I rode a single speed, banana seat, high bars, burnt orange colored, Schwinn. I’d run out of the house, jump on the bike, and pedal 2 or 3 miles around the hood, to…
Sun Bicycles Ez 1 SX Recumbent
Just a few days ago Sun Bicycles became our newest Partner and hooked us up with a sweet EZ-1 Recumbent to review. Check out the pics below. Sun Bicycles actually carries a whole line of bikes that range from retro cuisers, beach cruisers, comfort/hybrid, recumbents, adult trikes, folding and youth BMX. Learn more about Sun…
Prodigal Cyclist
Hello Commute by Bike readers, I am John LaPierre (jj), a prodigal rider returned for good; for my good, and the good of all mankind. OK,I’m not quite that noble, however it seems that doing a good thing, even for ourselves, benefits others as well.
I ride in Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding area. A lot of Army brats will know my town well. Columbus is the 2nd or 3rd largest city in Georgia, depending on which population count you go by. (About 190,000) Riding in Columbus probably has many of the same challenges and pleasures that riding in any city has, but I hope I’ll be able to share something beneficial or at least entertaining now and then.
In October of last year, I weighed 350 pounds, I now weigh 250. Still large compared to nearly any cyclist, but definitely going in the right direction.
We found him!
Quite a while ago we had an altar call to see if we can find just the right person to help us out with the site. Well, we found him! Meet John LaPierre: John is from Columbus Ga. and he’s a big cycling fanatic and you guessed it a bicycle commuter! He even had his…
Eliminating bike lanes not the solution
Regarding Mr. J.H. Jenkins Jr.’s letter in the Oct. 10 paper on the inexpensive solution to traffic congestion by eliminating bike lanes. Cyclists are required to obey the same rules of the road as automobiles. We can be ticketed for riding on the sidewalk just as you would be ticketed for driving on the sidewalk….
Why and How I Commute by Bike -€œ By Cory
One of our loyal readers, Cory from NC, emailed me a few days ago because he wanted to share the reasons why and how he commutes every day, 365! Read all about it HERE!
Why and How I Commute by Bike -€œ By Cory
In January 2004, I was running through the Mexico City Airport, trying to catch a flight and I was struggling. I was gasping for air, and struggling to keep my legs going. I only had to go half a mile or so, but I could barely do it. When I got on the plane, I…
Building a bike-friendly campus
22-year-old UC Santa Cruz graduate Jacob Aftergood works in the newly opened Bike Shop in Wooden West, which has opened as part of the university’s Bicycle Master Plan. The university has also installed bike lockers in several parking lots in hopes of increasing ridership among students, faculty and staff. With stair-covered hills, car-clogged streets, pedestrian-filled…
Bike Riding Robot?
Dang this thing is awesome! Japan’s Murata Manufacturing unveils the “Murataseisaku-kun” bicyle-riding robot driving on a balancing beam during Asia’s largest electronics trade show Ceatec. The robot, which measures almost 20 inches in height, can drive at different speeds on its bicycle. Courtesy of News.com
Water and Grease don't mix
Courtesy of The Rogue Mechanic Blog Look what happens when water and grease mix in your bottom bracket: Read More on what happens.
One week, two wheels
“That’s what I’m talkin’ bout’” On a Monday morning — the day, coincidentally, that President Bush asked Americans to conserve gasoline by driving less — you lock your car in the driveway and straddle your brand-new, bright blue Specialized bicycle, rented for the occasion. With notebook, tape recorder, and lots of trepidation, you embark on…