Commute by Bike

Active Tunes Preview

The great folks of Active Tunes sent us i-RIDE bicycle stereo system to review. I’ve used it a few times and it sure does make my ride alot more fun! Here’s what you get with the i-Ride: Stereo mini speaker Mounting bracket Audio player pouch (doubles as a speaker carrying case) Audio line-in cable USB…

Dream Job…

So there I was day dreaming while I was stuck in traffic on my way home… My dream job would have me be fully invovled in the bike business. Perhaps owning a bike shop someday or working for a really cool company that loves bikes as much as I do. Do any of you want…

A Commuter's Confession

So there I was thinking… If I expect motorists to acknowledge me as an equal on the road. Then I should be obeying the laws just as much as I would expect a motorist to do the same. Speaking for myself, I know that I’ve played the victim mentality when it comes to commuting. What…

Interesting Sticker

If you have to drive, what better way to show your support for your fellow cyclists! Here’s a quote from www.bicyclefriendlyvehicle.com Our hope is that it will become a nationally recognized symbol promoting bicycle safety. By displaying the BFV symbol on your vehicle you tell other drivers that you respect the rights of cyclists and…

Unique Bank Robber

Have you ever thought anyone would use a bicycle as their getaway vehicle? Someone tried it a couple of days ago. Read more about it HERE. On Monday, a man entered a Scotiabank branch on Albert Street near the downtown and handed a teller a note, saying he was armed. Although no weapon was seen,…

We Have a Winner!

This is Shawn “Varroa” Devlin. Please help congratulate him in winning the awesome LADOT Bike Program Reflective Band! WOoohoo! Varroa is way up in Canada, eh! This picture is of him kicking butt at a local 24Hour Mtn Bike Race

KHS Urban Xtreme Preview

I went to KHS to return the Urban X that I tested a while ago (Click here for the review). In return, we got a KHS Urban Xtreme to test. The Xtreme is the top of the line bike of the KHS Urban line up, needless to say, I’m excited to ride this bike to…

Bikes belong on the street!

I was riding my Bug to work yesterday (I didn’t have my stuff ready to ride my bike), as I was making a right turn on a street, a dude on a bike coming the opposite way on the sidewalk almost hit me. He started yelling obscenities, so I yelled back ‘You are going the…

Bike Limo Update

Unfortunately we weren’t able to go to the Beach due to time constraints. However, we did manage to get our ‘Bike On’ by going to Irvine Regional Park. We rode 6 miles around the park, had a pic-nic and my daughters rode their other favorite ‘steeds’ We all had great time riding the bikes at…

Contest Time! (Game Over)

Ok this isn’t much of a prize, but it could save your LIFE! This is a genuine, brand spankin’ new City of Los Angeles, LADOT Bike Program Reflective band. This piece of Americana can be used for so many things other than strapping it on your leg while bike riding. oooh…see how the flash makes…

Sure2Endure First Impression

Sure2Endure comes in its own individual packets. Which I think is great because they’re sealed and no mistakes on how much you should take. This morning we played Wallyball for PT. I don’t usually take any type of supplements but I decided to try these out. With all the running around that we did I…

Champiot Ultra Review

Overview: “The Great Rowing Machine on Wheels” The exerciser, which has been built under precise engineering specifications to achieve optimal strength, stability and safety with minimal weight, and which has a motorcycle chain and four inflatable tires, has been designed to promote and maintain physical and emotional health of persons from 4’2″ to 6’6″ tall,…

Knee Pain…again!

Dang man, last week my knee for the first time in a great while was starting to feel great! But since my fall, my knee has been bothering me again. So for now, I can’t really ride until it feels better….

Bike Limo

I purchased a Co-pilot trailer so I can ride with both of my girls and my wife. I attached it to the Xtracycle that is installed on my Kona Smoke. I took a couple of test rides around the block to familiarize myself with the new extra-long bike. My family and I will be commuting…

Early Morning Ride II

It was poker night for the guys last night and everyone had their fair share of drinks. We talked about going out for a ride but I wasn’t sure if anyone would make it. But Eri, Jamie, and I met at 0600 as planned. We loaded up our bikes on the Allen Bike Rack 550RR…

Allen Bike Rack 550RR First Impressions

Early this morning a couple of friends and I loaded our bikes on the Allen Bike Rack 550RR to hit the trails. With its long carry arm, the 550RR is designed to carry 5 bikes which easily held our three bikes. I was really impressed about the individual tie downs that it came with. I’ve…