Our team of bike bloggers was happily blogging along at UtilityCycling.org and BikeTrailerBlog.com when Arleigh emailed us with the jaw dropping proposal for us to take the reins of Commute By Bike. We had heard about Arleigh’s recent bike commuting accident. Related to this, she explained her reasons for stepping back from running. Commute By…
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Ortlieb Bike Shoppers – Zinger & Quick Review
The Zinger of the day is the Ortlieb Bike Shopper Panniers!!! The Bike Shopper is a classic Ortlieb pannier. The bike shopper is setup to keep a bag of groceries dry and secure. Sold as a single pannier, the Bike Shopper is ideal for not only groceries, but also as a second pannier for any…
Haulin' Colin super-big-duty-time Bike Trailers
For all of you fans of really doing a lot with a bike, check out Haulin’ Colin’s Bike Cargo Trailers. Dave Shapiro alerted us to these great cargo haulin’ machines handmade in Seattle, Washington with the alert that they now have production models available. If you are looking for a large capacity bike trailer, you’re…
Streetfilm Maps Out a NYC Bike Commute
Streetfilms Maps Out an NYC Bike Commute
Moving on with Commute By Bike
On October 1st, 2010 I was hit by a car in downtown Charlotte. If you want the full recap check out my personal site. Since the accident I’ve dealt with many physical and mental damages. I wasn’t able to write online, blog, tweet or Facebook. A few days after my accident, I realized a few…
State of the Hub: Tech Steps Forward & Back
Fall is definitely in the air here at the Campfire Cycling. We’re enjoying some nice fall mountain biking. Our friend Cass Gilbert is in town for the next month visiting with his family who decided to fly out after not seeing Cass for over a year while he has been bike touring the Americas. We’ve…
Vaude Silk Road II – Zinger & Quick Review
The Zinger of the day is the Vaude Silk Road II at 20% of for $39. That’s the deal on this great little rack-top bag for the next week thru October 25th. To get the ball rolling, here is a a quick review on the bag’s form and function. To start out, I will just…
A Conversation with Tucson Velo
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with Mike McKisson, the founder and publisher of Tucson Velo. Tucson Velo is a news site that focuses on bicycle-related stories in and around Tucson, Arizona. I wanted to meet with Mike to learn more about the importance of bicycle-focused journalism, which I view as an important…
Can Bike Shares Survive in a Land with Mandatory Bike Helmet Laws?
Bike Sharing & Mandatory Helmet Laws
Keep Those Bike Trailer Photos Coming!
A reader sent us this strange/interesting bike trailer and pannier themed collage. Not quite sure why as there was no message. However it reminded me of the mission of this blog which is to publish all things bike trailer related. We’re interested in photos of your bike trailers on tour, around town, bike commuting and…
Today's Zinger & Quick Review – The Vaude Egger Pannier
We’re kicking off something new today. We’re going to be throwing up a week long sale of a random item that we feel inspired by ONCE A DAY!!! So sign up to our RSS Feed or get our daily zinger updates through FaceBook or Twitter. Today’s Zinger of the Day is the Vaude Egger Bike…
People Focused Streets
People Focused Streets
Capital Bikeshare Launch
Capital Bikeshare Launch
A Man and a Nomad, A Match Made in Heaven
Nothing puts a smile on my face more then hearing the joy that someone expresses about their bike trailer. We received a short letter from Don discussing his relationship with his Burley Nomad. Don loves his Nomad. He has a hitch for both his mountain bike and his fixed gear. It not only benefits Don…
Chrome Citizen Bag Review
The Bike Bag shop recently added Chrome messenger bags and backpacks to the shop lineup. We have been excited about Chrome for some time, as they are a well-recognized bag company and bring a little style as well as quality and function. I personally have never had a Chrome bag before so I grabbed one…
Interbike 2010 Reflections
Well another Interbike has come and gone. This year was the final appearance for Interbike in Las Vegas. Next year it is to be moved to Anaheim, CA. I had high hopes for this year’s Interbike. The Electric bike movement seems to be gaining momentum. Bicycle commuting is still growing in popularity and bikes are…
Garbage & Recycling Collection by Bike
Inventive and dedicated people have found many ways to push the boundaries of utility cycling. A number of industrious folks have created businesses that provide trash and recycling collection by bike. While this service is traditionally dependent on large capacity trucks, there are more than a few people that have embraced the idea of combining…
2010 Interbike: New Bike Trailers!
Well I survived another Vegas Interbike. Something about trade shows in Las Vegas are not only hard on the feet, but mind, body and soul as well. That being said, it certainly was an interesting show with some cool new bike trailers hitting the market. As usual, the show was abuzz with exciting new bike…
State of the Hub: Videos!
As we’ve been pushing ahead with adding better content to our websites, we’ve been adding in video. To get going with it, Frank first configured our product listings to include YouTube videos. Robin has been scouring YouTube for product videos to upload. So far we’ve found quite a few excellent Chariot Carriers videos as well…
A Car Free Street in Queens
A Car Free Street in Queens
I was hit by a car Friday
I’m not really ready to post too many details, it is easier to tell you to read my Twitter feed for details. Trying to mentally wrap my head around it. Full story.. Read my Twitter feed @bikeshopgirlcom
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…
BOBaholics BOB Sale!
Now through October 12th the Bike Trailer Shop is offering 10% off all BOB Trailers A.K.A BOB Ibexs and BOB Yaks. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to own one of the best single-wheeled trailers around. Just go online to the Bike Trailer Shop and order one today, and in a few days you…