Our Favorite Gifts for Cyclists | Part 3- Women Who Ride
As a woman who likes to ride with style, I know firsthand how hard it can be to find clothes that work on the pedals as well as they do in the office. Here’s a few that stand out for meeting both...
View ArticleOur Favorite Gifts for Cyclists | Part 4
Nifty Stocking Stuffers And More! In our final installment of the Bikocity gift guide, here are a few gifts that show you care- either about your cyclist’s safety, people in need, or simply the clean...
View ArticleWhy You Need Bike Insurance More Than You Might Think
If you are a keen cyclist, or you use your bike as a practical way of getting around or commuting to work, you probably rely on it a fair bit. You may also have spent a significant amount of money on...
View Article14 Options For Better Bike Lanes (Infographic)
It’s long been a debate between “hard-core” American bicyclists and European-style American (and European) bicyclists: protected bike lanes (and even bike lanes, in general) vs on-road bicycling mixed...
View ArticleThe Fascinating Way Bicycling Brings Us Closer Together
In each society, there are differences in how we treat personal space. Even from one person to the next, there are differences, but for the most part, each society has some norms. Seattle-based...
View ArticleYou Can Get Your Bike Blessed
Originally published on Eden Keeper. We all know that riding a bike is good for the environment and for your health. But riding a bike in a busy city, like San Francisco or Manhattan, is a harrowing...
View ArticleNew Viks Carbon Bike Frame Is Beautiful & Feather Light
As the 2nd Viks anniversary rolled around, bicycle manufacturer Velonia designed and announced Carbon — an extremely lightweight bike frame with even fewer kilos (aka pounds) than the last generation...
View ArticleNew Self-Powered LED Bike Light
Those of you who want to make sure that your bicycle is lit up at night while riding, but have a dislike of noisy friction-powered dynamos or weighty dynamo hubs, now have an interesting new option —...
View ArticleHawaii Bikeshare Lets Residents Pick Bikes To Be Used
Via Gas2. By Marc Howe A new bikesharing scheme is giving members of the public in Hawaii the opportunity to choose their preferred technology for the deployment and operation of the project upon its...
View ArticleNew Electric Bike Goes 100 Kilometers On Battery
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new e-bike battery pack that can power an e-bike for 100 kilometers on a single charge was recently unveiled by Samsung SDI — with the new offering being...
View ArticleIndego Bikeshare Is Special
“Cash or Credit.” Sounds like a good deal. Indego Bike Share is now offering affordable bicycling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — not just another bikesharing program for the well-off. I believe...
View ArticlePublic Transportation Key To ‘Great’ Neighborhoods
Three urban planning scholars of Arizona State University and MIT have published a study critiquing the American Planning Association’s selection of “Great Neighborhoods.” The study’s writers take...
View ArticleAverage Public Transit Savings = $16,185 A Year in NYC
We are all aware of the financial argument for using public transportation — it is way, way cheaper. Weighing out the costs and benefits is tricky, but the American Public Transportation Association’s...
View Article$100 Million Bike Infrastructure Program Launched In Colorado
By Marc Howe Colorado hopes to become America’s “best state for biking” with the launch of a $100 million scheme to foster the usage of pedal-powered transportation via heavy investment in cycling...
View ArticleWalking = Least Stressful Transportation Option… In Montreal
Walking is apparently the least stressful mode of travel (at least in Montreal, anyway), according to new research from McGill University. The work found that — out of all the various ways that someone...
View Article1050 Bicycle Friendly Businesses
Bicycling is enjoying a renaissance with strong growth worldwide, and certainly notable growth in the US. Things have improved in the 21st century, with more than 1,050 visionary local businesses now...
View ArticleSavings Flourish Choosing Public Transit: September Savings Report
Month after month APTA reminds us that savings flourish when one chooses public transit for one’s commute. Yes, money for the nice new Mac, or the romantic trip you are longing for, or the new...
View Article#1 Kid Biking City In The US
It is month #6 of an 8-month evaluation and inquiry set on naming the best US city for “everyday biking.” This past month focused on choosing the “#1 kid biking city.” PeopleForBikes is defining...
View ArticleMARTA To Install Wi-Fi Access In Its Stations & Tunnels
MARTA, or the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, is the eight largest rapid transit system in the US, and it is becoming a much more attractive option — with Wi-Fi access granted to...
View Article#1 US City For Biking In Office Clothes Is…
Via Gas2: By Jo Borras As you may already know, 2015 is the year of #everydaybiking, and the guys over at People for Bikes came up with a great way to celebrate it — with a question. That question was,...
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