I started a new job last week at a photo equipment rental service (which is why I’ve been so scarce). In this new job, I’ve had a couple opportunities to improve workflow with my bicycle. Here’s one: Occasionally, we need to rent vans from a van rental service 30 blocks north of us. Normally, this…
Commute by Bike
Bicycle Burnout
This is cool! I definately want to try it. How does he do that?!
York Cycle Show-!st UK & Belgium Dealers
The Wandertec CELLO had its debut at the York Cycle Show this past weekend. http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4377 The CELLO appeared at our new dealer’s booth PMS Ltd -> http://www.uk-recumbent-bikes.com/ Though the show was mostly attended by recumbent and road racing enthusiasts, being that it was hosted by the CTC a bit of the touring contingency attended as…
LiveStrong Video
This one’s for you Moe! Great Job in completing 100 miles….aye I know I couldn’t do it!
LiveStrong Challenge update I
I’m sore, my butt hurts, my knee hurts, and my neck hurts but I survived the Century. I’ve been using my commutes as training rides to prepare for this 100 miler, but since I didn’t know the route, I didn’t know what to expect. I was also riding on my own, I usually ride with…
Cool Like That
You’ll like this clip whether you ride or not.
Bug eats Xootr Swift
I’ve just bought a ’73 VW bug to ease my gas pains when I have to drive. I wondered if I could fit the Xootr Swift inside the bug’s trunk, I figured, if we can stuff 7 Mexicans* in a bug, I can stuff a foldable bike. I did have to remove the wheels and…
Bicycle
Sorry about the music. I’m sure you guys are so tired of it by now.
Pedal Bar
This would definitely make anyone’s commute more fun.
Where Are You From?
Within the Commute By Bike family, we have people from different parts of the country with different likes and dislikes. This allows us to share a more extensive point of view about riding. We have RL, Moe, and the Bike Princess Priscilla from the Golden State CA; JJ from the Peach State GA; Nick from…
Conehead
The Coneheads are back!
Helmets Reduce Sport Injuries
Help keep our children safe. Please ensure that they wear their helmets when riding their bikes. Reducing your risk of sports-related head injuries this summer is easy: always wear protective headgear. Wearing a bicycle helmet has been shown to reduce serious head injuries by 85 percent. Wearing a safety helmet when playing summer sports is…
LiveStrong Challenge
I’ll be riding the Southern California LiveStrong Challenge tomorrow. I chose the century to ride in support of Bobby Granger, my brother-in-law. Unfortunately he lost his battle with cancer in March. I will be riding in Bobby’s, my aunt Lupe’s and my uncle Meo’s memory. They were all victims of this incurable disease. I would…
Bicycling in Bogota and in the Burbs
If you think the problems facing the world’s exploding cities are insurmountable then you need to spend a few hours on a bike alongside the former mayor of Bogota. That’s how I spent Thursday afternoon, and it left me with new hope for the global south, not to mention the bloated ‘burbs of Greater Vancouver….
Money for Commuting in Indianapolis
Millions of dollars are going to fund improvements in the Indianapolis area. Some of the money is going to make bicyclists happy. Thanks to a $500,000 grant awarded by the Indiana Department of Transportation a new bicycle initiative will take place. The federal money will be spent to support bike lanes, bike racks, a bike…
Multiple Bicycle
Most of us are always looking for people to ride to work with. Do you think that this would attract someone to try commuting by bike?
Wrinkles Suck
There’s always the new wrinkle. One must keep one’s eyes always open. George Peppard Here’s the problem, whether you are using a back pack, messenger bag, or panniers, your clothes will still get wrinkled, right? There are a few solutions to this issue, take clothes to work when you don’t ride and let…
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls
The Safety Center here at my work usually posts recalled items that are out on the market. This particular item caught my eye and thought that it might be useful. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2006 Release #06-195 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Specialized Bicycle…
Interbike International Bike Show
Priscilla and I are privileged to be attending this year’s Interbike in Las Vegas, Nv. The folks of BlueCollarMtb.com (our parent company) will be paying for our hotel room. So all Priscilla and I have to do is drive to Lost Wages, which is only 3 hours away from us and have fun. Then once we’re…
Xtracycle Gets some Xtrawork
Yesterday I was able to test out the Xtracycle by riding to my work My commute consists of me riding through 5 different cities in all types of pavement conditions. My round trip milage is 34 miles per day. Its first task of the day was to carry my stuff. I loaded up the…
Slimed
I’ve been riding my Ibex X-ray cyclocross singlespeed to work for the last couple of weeks. I bought the Slime Lite Tubes and installed them on the X-ray for piece of mind. Yesterday, as I was crossing a bridge I heard a ‘psssssssss’ noise coming out of my front tire. I thought, no problem, I…
Fixated
I had never seen people riding fixed-gear bikes until the Orange County Ride of Silence. I was intrigued by their simplicity and their mystique. I’ve been reading that they make awesome commuter bikes, I think they are rather suicidal. The day of CBB’s picnic, Steve Boehmke showed up riding a Bianchi Pista. I asked him…
KHS Urban X
KHS Urban X Brief Description: Superb quality bike at a very affordable price. Manufacturer: KHS Bicycles Price Range:$299-329 Where to buy it: The Bicycle Lane, RPM Cyclery and select dealers. Specs: Click here for our review.