Articles by Tag Feed http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag Safer Cycling with Recycling! Make a Bike Light From All Used Parts http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-recycling-bike-light.html The time change has happened and it gets darker a whole lot earlier now, which means safe lighting on your bike is more important than ever. Luckily, you don't have to purchase a light in order to be seen - though there are some fancy lights to choose from. You can build your own from recycled parts. The time change has happened and it gets darker a whole lot earlier now, which means safe lighting on your bike is more important than ever. Luckily, you don't have to purchase a light in order to be seen - though there are some fancy lights to choose from. You can build your own from recycled parts. Bicycles Biking Do It Yourself Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-recycling-bike-light.html Is a Fixed Gear Bike Right for You? http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/fixed-gear-bike.html I know that a lot of Planet Green readers are cyclists (no big surprise, the bicycle is still the greenest way to get around), and this probably means that some of you are curious about fixed gear bicycles. Let's look at some of the benefits and disadvantage of these minimalistic (so would even say elegant) bikes. I know that a lot of Planet Green readers are cyclists (no big surprise, the bicycle is still the greenest way to get around), and this probably means that some of you are curious about fixed gear bicycles. Let's look at some of the benefits and disadvantage of these minimalistic (so would even say elegant) bikes. Bicycles Biking Transportation Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/fixed-gear-bike.html How to Go Green: Commuting http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-commuting-guide.html Commuting may be a chore but that doesn't mean it can't be green. Jump into the HOV lane on the highway to green with How to Go Green: Commuting. Commuting may be a chore but that doesn't mean it can't be green. Jump into the HOV lane on the highway to green with How to Go Green: Commuting. Biking Commuting Eco-Friendly Bedrooms Eco-Friendly Office Green Home Planet Green Public Transportation Transportation Walking Work From Home Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:33:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-commuting-guide.html Buy Green: Folding Bikes http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-folding-bikes.html Pack your ride and bring it with you with these five folding bikes. Pack your ride and bring it with you with these five folding bikes. Bicycles Biking Buy Green Transportation Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-folding-bikes.html Cycling Tip of the Week: Keeping Your Bike Clean http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-bike-clean.html A clean bike is a green bike. Find how how to keep your bike clean and green with this cycling tip of the week/ A clean bike is a green bike. Find how how to keep your bike clean and green with this cycling tip of the week/ Bicycles Biking Cycling Tip of the Week Transportation Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-bike-clean.html Cycling Tip of the Week: How to Stay Visible After Dark http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-visible-dark.html The only way to ride safely after dark is with lights on your bike. The only way to ride safely after dark is with lights on your bike. Bicycles Biking Eco-Friendly Travel Transportation Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-visible-dark.html DIY Bicycle: Build or Repurpose a Bicycle Cargo Trailer http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/diy-bicycle-trailer-build.html A DIY bicycle trailer is just the ticket for the urban bicycling lifestyle. They can haul gear, groceries, even your Greyhound dog if you like. With a good bike and a decent bike trailer, you'll be leaving the car parked more and more. A DIY bicycle trailer is just the ticket for the urban bicycling lifestyle. They can haul gear, groceries, even your Greyhound dog if you like. With a good bike and a decent bike trailer, you'll be leaving the car parked more and more. Bicycles Biking Commuting Do It Yourself Transportation Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/diy-bicycle-trailer-build.html Cycling Tip of the Week: Check Your Upper Body Positioning http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-body-positioning.html Cycling tips can help you stay safe and enjoy your ride. Part of a safe and fun bike ride is comfort and that's where posture plays a big role. Cycling tips can help you stay safe and enjoy your ride. Part of a safe and fun bike ride is comfort and that's where posture plays a big role. Bicycles Biking Cars Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:45:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-body-positioning.html Cycling Tip of the Week: Use Bike Lanes http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-bike-lanes.html For beginners or experienced cyclists, the bike lane is the safer option. For beginners or experienced cyclists, the bike lane is the safer option. Bicycles Biking Transportation Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-bike-lanes.html Cycling Tip of the Week: How to Choose the Right Bike Helmet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-wear-helmet.html While this tip may sound like a no-brainer, as Warren McLaren of TreeHugger explains, there are some that challenge the logic of wearing a bike helmet.To help, we'll call on the experienced folks at REI: "To determine your size, wrap a flexible tape measure around the largest portion of your head--about 1 inch above... While this tip may sound like a no-brainer, as Warren McLaren of TreeHugger explains, there are some that challenge the logic of wearing a bike helmet.To help, we'll call on the experienced folks at REI: "To determine your size, wrap a flexible tape measure around the largest portion of your head--about 1 inch above... Bicycles Biking Health Transportation Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-wear-helmet.html