What happens when you give people free bikes to commute to work? That’s what Burnsville resident Kathleen Johnson and 49 other Twin Cities area residents hope to find out. Johnson was among 50 Twin Cities residents selected to receive a free bike in recognition of Bike-to-Work Day May 20 -€œ as long as they shared…
Commute by Bike
A Dude That Doesn't Like Bicycles
It began as a shouting match on a busy Capitol Hill street corner during the frenetic morning commute, a bike-vs.-car incident not uncommon in a big city. But then the silver-haired, retired Navy lieutenant got out of his car, approached the red-headed ballet dancer riding a bike and allegedly shoved her to the ground, authorities…
Dubya on the Dirt
GLENEAGLES, Scotland – President Bush collided with a local police officer and fell during a bike ride on the grounds of the Gleneagles golf resort while attending a meeting of world leaders Wednesday. Bush suffered “mild to moderate” scrapes on his hands and arms that required bandages by the White House physician, said White House…
I'm just saying…
I just watched a video on CNN talking about the spending habits of drivers. They took a survey asking drivers how much would gas prices have to be before they start changing thier driving habits. I just about lost it when I heard the responses, “$3.00 a gallon, and $4.00 a gallon.” Then another chump…
Is There Life After Oil?
I discovered something amazing recently and I tried to tell a bunch of friends about it. A guy in Illinois has, it seems, invented a device that can turn almost anything into oil, plus a few byproducts (all useful). I, for example, could be transformed into 40 pounds of light sweet crude, 7 pounds of…
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Independence drive
Hancock man objects to reliance on oil by riding his electric bicycle For Carl Karush, patriotism involves a simple, four-letter word: bike. The 60-year-old Hancock resident will tell you that he is fed up with paying exorbitant gasoline prices, so he has adopted a method that saves him nearly $8 each week: He rides his…
New Laws
Ed and Robin Hildenbrand took a short bike ride Saturday: It was only about 40 miles and three hours long. But it was the Hildenbrands’ first ride under Colorado’s new bicycle-safety laws, which took effect July 1. State law now allows cyclists to ride two abreast on roads, ride their bikes on crosswalks, use their…
Nice Missile
I wonder if I can get one from Supergo?
Bike companies seed-fund bicycle-provision program for tsunami-impacted Sri Lanka
Moving beyond plain old disaster relief, SRAM and Trek have donated $200 000 and $100 000 respectively to a program what will deliver 25 000+ locally-sourced, sit-up-and-beg bicycles to individuals in Sri Lanka impacted by December’s Asian tsunami. Specialized and Cycle Europe pledged $10 000+ apiece. Earlier this year some bike companies and refurb charities…
Pedal power rallies help for warriors
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri-Columbia graduate Bob Haley was planning on spending part of his summer bicycling around Lake Superior. Instead, he chose to ride with men he thinks of almost as his sons: wounded veterans of the war in Iraq. “You hear people say all the time: ‘We support our troops. We support…
Group bicycling Illinois 'Bicycllinois' passes through region on journey from Cairo to Chicago
What better way to see Illinois than by the seat of your padded bicycle shorts? No better way than a six-day ride between Cairo and Chicago. According to the 40 cyclists taking part in Bicycllinois (bi-sick-ill-in-oy), that is. The Bicycllinois group started its journey at the southern most tip of the state, Fort Defiance, Sunday…
A whole new spin
Chris Loeffler got more than he bargained for when he started riding his bike to work. The 25-year-old Medford man knew he would appreciate the exercise. He didn’t anticipate that commuting on two wheels would have psychological rewards, too. “For me it’s a moment of meditation,” he said, describing his daily bike rides. “You don’t…
Great Deals at Nasbar's Sale
For the DIY’ers, I found this repair stand for only $89.99 and only $5.00 shipping! It comes with everything you need. Heavy duty workstand for home or shop use. Wisper grip clamp is easy on your bikes finish and easy to use. Folds up for storage. Includes tool tray. Check it out
Metra + bikes = confusion
When the Metra’s new “Bikes on Trains” policy works, Bryn Martin’s life becomes a little easier. He can bike from his home in Pilsen to Union Station downtown, hop aboard an outbound Milwaukee North Line to north suburban Round Lake, and bike to his summer job at the Baxter Foundation. “I’m very happy they let…
Visalian will rest after 3,051 miles
After spending 111/2 days on a bicycle, Catharina Berge sounded both exhausted and energized at the same time. The Visalia ultracyclist pedaled into Atlantic City, N.J., on Thursday evening, becoming the first solo woman since 2001 to finish the grueling Race Across America. “I actually feel pretty good, but I’m glad it’s over,” Berge said…
Trading cars for bicycles to reach Seoul
A bicycle path connecting the city of Gwacheon in Gyeonggi province to Seoul’s Seocho district opened Sunday that gives Gwacheon residents a new commuting option. The Yangjae Stream Bicycle Path cost 5.7 billion won ($5.5 million) and took 18 months to complete, according to Gwacheon city. The 5.7-kilometer (three-mile) path, landscaped with trees and flowers,…
Nashbar Sale
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Soldiers at Work
Remember the soldiers from Susquehanna, Pennsylvania that commuted everyday to the base? Well here they are all suited up ready for action. I recently spoke to Sgt. Policar, he stated that they are still commuting by bike. However, he has had problems with his own bicycle. I told him I will work something out and…
Fremont acts on bicycle lane job
Council hires firm to do work amid complaints of loss of parking spaces By Scott Wong, STAFF WRITER FREMONT -€ The City Council has hired a construction firm to undertake a project that will complete a continuous bicycle lane along bustling Fremont Boulevard, from Irvington’s Five Corners to Interstate 880 near the northern city limits….
Chinese bicycle suppliers, govt insurer to take control of Huffy
Huffy, a 115-year-old US bicycle maker and one of the country’s best-known brands, looks set to fall into Chinese hands. Huffy is to reorganise, allowing its Chinese suppliers and a firm linked to the Chinese government to raise their shareholding to 51% over five years. Famous for its BMX stunt bikes, Huffy ran into problems…
Who will it be?
We’re quickly approaching the end of the week and do you know what that means? We’ll be posting our new “Commuter of the Week” by Monday. Remember, if you’re interested in beng featured on our site, shoot me an Email.
Share the Road
California Vehicle Code Section 21200(a) “Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle…” Los Angeles Share the Road (LASTR) is a group of concerned individuals focused on automobile-bicycle interaction safety issues. We receive funding from members and…
Shimano Nexus
I am fortunate enough to have won a bike in an essay contest held by Bicycling Magazine. The bike was laced with Shimano Nexus components. I really love my Giant Cypress LE Hybrid. Nexus makes my commute so much more enjoyable. The whole internal gears is way beyond me. But Sheldon Brown explaines how this…