How Cycling Makes You Healthier and Happier
For cyclists, riding a bike is the greatest workout and recreational activity you can ever engage in. If you ask any experienced cyclist, they will
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20 Benefits of Cycling: How Cycling Improves Your Health
It would interest you to know that regular physical activity can help you avoid serious diseases and illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, mental illness,
How to Prepare for an Urban Bike Commute – in the Real World
Face it. Urban cycling can suck harder than a Dyson vacuum. Magazines sell a happy-go-lucky version in which the sun is always shining, floral dresses
These 2 Children Grew up in a Bike Trailer (and Loved It)
Alice Goffart and Andoni Rodelgo biked around the world for 7 years. They started shortly after their first child Maïa was born, kept going through
Your Risk of Getting Injured (or Killed) in a Traffic Crash
Car crashes or traffic crashes are among the 10 biggest killers in the world. Human life is a fragile thing indeed, and there are simply
Why Australia’s Bike Helmet Laws Kill People
Are helmets safe? Are they really? I know what your knee-jerk reaction will be. “Yes, you moron, wearing a helmet protects your head while riding
Top 10 Star Wars Bikes in the Galaxy (and 2 Star Trek Spies)
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a planet called Earth. On this planet full of water and green prickly
Top 30 Bike Lanes in the World (12 Are Outside Europe)
We have just finished this infographic that will show you the top 30 bike lanes in cities and countries all around the world. All of
Cycling Doesn’t Just Make You Healthier, It Makes You Smarter too!
It is no secret that exercise has health benefits too numerous to recount. Aerobic exercise can extend your life, help you lose weight and fight
Top 30 Most Interesting Cycling Jobs Ever
The world of cycling is a vast one indeed. In china alone, there are over 450 million cyclists, making it one of the most popular
Top 20 Halloween Bike Costumes Ever
Boo! Halloween is just around the corner, and everyone is already getting their popcorn and costumes ready. If you haven’t started yet, you definitely should
How to Find the Best Urban Bicycles for Commuting
The rise of dedicated bicycling infrastructure in cities and towns around the globe has compelled more fossil fuel refugees to pick up the healthy habit
The 8 Best Ways to Fight Jerks Who Park In Your Bike Lane
As cycling becomes a more popular form of urban transportation every day in the U.S. and other countries around the world, local governments have begun
10 Most Dangerous Bad Driving Habits Around The World
There are a ton of bad drivers out there. Some of them don’t even intend to be bad, but they are excellent at doing it
The Biggest Cargo Bike in the World Is the Size of a Car
We love cargo bikes, so a few weeks ago we took a look at why cargo bikes are better than delivery trucks. After reading the
United States 35 Best Cycling Events and Bike Races
The United States is famous for indulging in nearly anything that happens in the world. For example, when you say bike race, they have so
Why Bike Lanes Make Your Property Prices Skyrocket
Cycling is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to travel again. More people are cycling to and from work every day. In fact,
Donkey Republic Might Revolutionize Bike Sharing Everywhere
Donkey Republic has the potential to revolutionize bike sharing everywhere and become the Uber of cycling. From humble beginnings, the company has developed their own
How Cycling Will Help You De-Stress Better Than Medication
Everyone goes through a stressful period in their lives at some point. In a world where everyone is rushing to get their work done, it
The World’s Surprising Top 8 Bike Share Programs
So, right off the bat, if you don’t know what a bike-share is, it’s a program in which many bicycle stations are set up, and
How To Review Your Bicycle Insurance Needs And The Cost Of Insurance
In today’s world, the price of fuel is rocketing higher. Fossil fuels are running out. As this happens, more and more people are turning towards
10 Reasons Why Cities Should Consider Going Car-Free
Our climate is changing, and time is running out to take thoughtful action. If you’re like me, you may feel powerless in defending yourself and
We Hate Cyclists – 5 Politicians Who Are Against Bikes
Politicians are just human like the rest of us. And sometimes humans say some really, really stupid things. There’s no end to the people who
10 Pro Bike Commuting Tips (How to Really Commute to Work)
Fellow commuters, I want to tell you something that you will rarely hear from drivers, pedestrians, public transit passengers, and politicians; thank you. Your commitment
Streetfilms – This Is How You Feel After 700+ Cycling Films
Clarence Eckerson runs Streetfilms. Through Streetfilms, he has made more than 700 films about cycling and sustainable transportation. 700+ films that has been played more
8 Reasons Why Electric Cars Aren’t The Best Choice
As electric cars get more and more popular, environmentalists are hailing the change, welcoming it with open arms. And yes, electric cars are great. They
The Ride of Silence – Chris Phelan Shares The Ultimate Goals of The Ride
Thousands of cyclists are massacred and killed every year. More than 700 are massacred and killed in the United States alone and it sometimes seem
Rosalind Readhead Wants To Be Mayor of London And Ban Private Cars
Will the next mayor of London ban private cars? Mayoral candidate Rosalind Readhead wants to ban private cars in central London, so the streets will
Top 40 Reasons Why You Should Ride A Bike (And Change Your Life)
Everyone should learn to ride a bike. It’s as easy as learning to ride…well, a bike. And the thing is once you have learned is
13 Reasons Why Big Business Should Love Cyclists
If Copenhagen is any indication, more cyclists and cycling infrastructure can only make things better in the big city. And yet, you often see a
Is Your Bike As Eco-friendly As You Think?
You ride a bike because you want to do your bit for the environment, right? You’re aware of your carbon footprint, and although what secretly
10 Old People Who Will Inspire You To Never Stop Biking
When he was 19, one of my friends biked everywhere. He biked to basketball practice, to class, to nights out, and to his part-time job.
Bike City Copenhagen: This Is The Ultimate Bicycle Friendly City
Welcome to Copenhagen, although if you’re a fan of two-wheeled transportation, you’ll probably come to know it as bicycle heaven. Copenhagen is the city with
30 Iconic Velomobile Designs From The Past 85 Years
A velomobile, for those who don’t know, is a human powered vehicle. Also known as a bicycle car, these things are based off of the
The Camper Bike – the Bike You Can Almost Live In
Looking in a newspaper one day, I saw a picture of a bike with a house on – sort of a bike-autocamper. I had never