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Take the Clif 2 Mile Challenge, and Get There by Bike!
Did you know that in the United States 40 percent of all urban trips are 2 miles or less? That's a lot of short trips that could easily be done by foot or bike, yet statistics show that we make 90 percent of these trips by car. Ninety percent! If we changed that, imagine the positive impact we could have on problems such as climate change, air pollution, and health problems such as obesity. Are you willing to get out of your car, and onto your bike? If so, you could help generate $100,000 for non-profits dedicated to greener travel and transportation ans climate change.+ READ MORE
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It's HOT Out There: How to Cycle Through it Safely
It's not a race; it is about getting from A to B. Take it slow and enjoy the surroundings. + READ MORE
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Community Cycles Brings Rolling Bike Clinics - and Free Bike Repair - to Boulder
By offering free bike repair, a local biking organization helps people in Boulder to stay (safely) on their bikes and out of their cars.+ READ MORE
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Bike Kitchen is DIY Central for Cyclists (Slideshow)
Learn the story of The Bike Kitchen, a major resource for cyclists in San Francisco. It is a donation-based, all volunteer repair shop where a low-cost annual membership will get you access to tools and expert help for keeping your bike in shape. + READ MORE
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Build Your Own Bamboo Bike in Brooklyn: Start Saturday, Ride Home Sunday
Bicyclists, wood workers, bamboo lovers and New York City metro area residents listen up. Want to learn how to make you own bamboo bicycle? Then check out what's going on over at Bamboo Bike Studio. + READ MORE
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Bike to Work Without Looking Like You Did
Does the specter of helmet hair get you down? Don't like the idea of showing up to work looking like you just came from the gym? Fear not! Follow these tips for biking to work without looking like you did to green your commute on two wheels. + READ MORE
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Buy a Bike: A How-to Guide for Every Lifestyle
The bicycles that are for sale today are lighter, stronger and more affordable than ever. What's more, there are now numerous types of bicycles, including race, touring, mountain, hybrid and folding bikes. Selecting the right bike for the kind of cycling you plan to do is essential. + READ MORE
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Buy Green: Folding Bikes
Biking may be greener than just about any other form of transportation but it's not always easier: if you're commuting, you need the right frame and tires (plus a place to store your wheels when you get to work); if you're traveling, it's at best difficult and at worst impossible to bring your bike along; and if you just want a bike for recreation, you still have to think about storage and transport. But folding bikes solve most of these problems all at once: They're portable, easy to store, and-no matter what kind of terrain you're facing-there's one that's right for you. + READ MORE
