Most cyclists will tell you that biking has an addictive power. You might start out slow, but that won’t last for long. You’ll soon find yourself pushing yourself to the limits of distance and speed, exploring roads or mountains you’ve never seen, and enjoying every minute of it. When that becomes the case, a bike […]
Apparently, people love their cars. And people love driving. Who knew? When surveyed, most commuters – even when offered the same tax benefits at $225 a month – would not trade in their car for public transit. Congress recently decided to give commuters the same paybacks whether saving money while using public transit or driving, […]
Bicycle seats, or saddles, are not known for being the most comfortable mode of transportation. They’re right up there with horses. In fact, there’s more than one reason why the phrase “saddle sore” exists! While getting back on a bike will always require a few days for your body to adjust, there are seats that […]
In at least one Scandinavian city, owning your own car may not be necessary a decade from now, thanks to the forward-looking plans of the government of Helsinki, Finland. While the goal of eliminating the need for private car ownership in that capital city within 10 years may seem incredibly ambitious, it’s a laudable initiative, […]
Whether you’re an avid mountain biker, a Tour de France dreamer, or a casual commuter, it can be soul-crushing to have your bike stolen. To make matters worse, the chance of recovering that bike is slim. Purchasing a bicycle lock to protect your prized possession is an absolute must. The options for bike locks are […]
Can you imagine what it would be like if there weren’t noisy cars everywhere spewing out smelly exhaust? Sounds nice, right? Well, apparently, there is a place that is just like that, and even located within the US — Mackinac Island, located in Lake Huron, has been car-free since all the way back in 1898. […]
Whether you’re on the road, on the mountain, or on the half-pipe, your bike won’t experience top performance without proper tire pressure. In fact, bike maintenance is fairly simple, and more often than not, the only thing you need to do before each ride is put air in your tires. The bike pump, then, is […]
If you’re like me and have been seeing Boston’s rain-activated poetry pop up on your Facebook feed, but have been thinking, “Man, I wish this involved public transportation,” Seattle has the answer for you. It’s no surprise that Rainworks, the company behind the “Invisible Spray” that appears when pavement is wet, hails from the rainy city of […]