Based on some comments in our recent Torker Interurban bike review, I wanted to put something up…a “pop quiz”, of sorts, to address some points made. This is a multiple-choice quiz. Let’s begin: Which is the “commuter bike”? Is it a) the fixed gear machine b) the cargo bike c) the fully-dressed urban bike d) [...]
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Pop Quiz: Which is the Commuter Bike?
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Happy Bike to Work Week Chicago
Needless to say, everyday for me is bike to work day and every week is bike to work week. But here in Chicago, the Active Transportation Alliance puts together a fun line-up of Bike to Work activities – purposely in June when the “iffy” May weather is behind us and we hopefully have sunnier skies [...]
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A Hat Tip from The Greenists
Here’s something to share — our site was featured on the excellent “The Greenists” online magazine. I was able to answer some general bike-commuting questions for the author, Jacob Johnston, and his article “Pedal Power to the Rescue”. Jacob is a new commuter, and seems very excited by the prospects of riding two wheels instead [...]
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Cucumber for your Commute?
This was posted on our sister-site…wait, why is it called “sister?” Why not “brother” or cousin…? Anyhow, check this out. It’s something you may want to try for your next commute. Read more at MtnBikeRiders.com Bookmark It Hide Sites
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BIKE TRAIN…. What is it and what is it good for???
A few months ago I was reading an issue of Bicycle Paper, a Pacific NW regional cycling publication covering all aspects of cycling in Washington & Oregon. I found an article about a gentleman by the name of Kiel Johnson. Kiel is a local advocate of cycling. When I say advocate, I MEAN ADVOCATE! He [...]
