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Good Times Roll in New Orleans

"Laissez les bons temps rouler” is something of a cliché in New Orleans, but today it is apt, as the good times will quite literally roll on this ride through the heart of the city. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Cities (1 Comments)

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New Orleans Visitors' Guide

Momentum Mag's guide to experiencing New Orleans, LA, by bicycle. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Cities

Bike Curious: How to Get Back on Your Bike

How getting back on a bicycle helped one woman connect with neighbors, save time and money, improve her health, and regain a joyous pastime. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Features (3 Comments)

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Bike Smart: Bill Millerd

Bill Millerd is the artistic managing director of Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver, BC. He rides five or six times a week from his home in False Creek to the Arts Club offices. more »

Jan 20, 2013 in Features

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E-Bikes: The Future of City Travel

Will electric-assist attract more people to bikes? more »

Jan 14, 2013 by in Features

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E-Choppers For Mobility

After a skiing accident left his knees badly injured, Bruce Dean created a custom e-chopper bicycle to help him get around. more »

Jan 14, 2013 by in Features (2 Comments)

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Getting Butts on Bikes in the Texas Heat

Nicole Zinn, owner of the Rocket Electrics shop in Austin, TX, wants everyone to experience the freedom of riding an e-bike. more »

Jan 14, 2013 by in Features

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Reinvigorating Your Commute

Hanne Kohout, who turned 60 a year ago, was the perfect candidate for an electric bike. more »

Jan 14, 2013 by in Features (1 Comments)

E-Bikes: Boom or Bust in North America

Will we see an e-bike boom in the near future? more »

Jan 14, 2013 by , in Features (6 Comments)

Ask the Advocate - Connect the Dots

How can local bicycle and pedestrian advocates gain a voice at City Hall to help connect cycling infrastructure? more »

Jan 11, 2013 by in Features

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Sharing the Love: How Bicycle Share Systems Make Cycling Accessible

How bicycle sharing systems overcome design challenges creating a bicycle that will be comfortable, user-friendly and stand up to all sorts of weather. more »

Jan 7, 2013 by in Features

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Campaign Launched to Get More Women Riding Bikes

Motivated by the fact that only 24 percent of bike trips made in the US in 2009 were by women, Women Bike wants to see more women out riding and in positions of leadership. more »

Dec 10, 2012 by in Features

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Bicycle Astronomy

Doug Reilly is out to change the world, one star party at a time. more »

Dec 10, 2012 by in Features

Subscribe Online Until February 28, 2013 to Win a Currie Technologies IZIP E3 Path E-bike

Subscribe to Momentum Mag online before February 28, 2012 to save 20% off the newsstand price and be entered to win a IZIP E3 Path e-bike from Currie Technologies, a $1,699 USD value! more »

Dec 4, 2012 in Features

Momentum Mag Issue 59 - Available Now!

Enjoy winter riding! Plus; 11 e-bike reviews, New Orleans by bicycle, winter style picks for men and women, boots to keep you warm and dry on winter rides, tires buyers' guide, bike gift guide, your winter riding tips and more! more »

Dec 3, 2012 by , in Features (2 Comments)

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Working By Bike All Winter with Shift Urban Cargo Delivery

Robyn Ashwell of Shift Urban Cargo Delivery makes deliveries by bike 365 days a year, in all weather. Here's how she handles winter biking in Vancouver, BC. more »

Nov 22, 2012 by in Features

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Towards a Future by Bike

Are these high-concept designs a peek into our future or destined to be forgotten? more »

Nov 19, 2012 in Features (2 Comments)

Legal Brief - Reverse Onus of Proof (CAN)

In many jurisdictions, cyclists and other vulnerable road users who suffer losses at the hands of negligent motorists in motor vehicle collisions are forced to prove fault. more »

Oct 16, 2012 by in Features (3 Comments)

Legal Brief - Insurance Considerations for Cyclists (US)

Lawyer Jim Freeman discusses the different insurance considerations that may apply to bicyclists, focusing on property damage insurance and bodily injury insurance. more »

Oct 16, 2012 by in Features

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Transportation Bill Seen As a Step Backward

Cycling advocates see a new two-year transportation bill passed by US Congress as a step backward in transportation policy. more »

Oct 16, 2012 by in Features

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Long Beach Visitors' Guide

Momentum Mag's guide to experiencing bike-friendly Long Beach, CA. more »

Oct 11, 2012 by in Cities

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Long Beach - Bike Saturdays and Beaches

In California you will find beach cities lined up and down the coast, but once you’ve experienced the cultural diversity and the welcoming bike infrastructure and culture of Long Beach by bike, you’ll know that you’ve traveled to a special place. more »

Oct 11, 2012 by in Cities

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Upright Bikes - Sit Up and Enjoy the Ride

The rider-friendly features of uprights tend to encourage a different style of riding than the recreation-oriented North American norm. more »

Oct 11, 2012 by in Features (11 Comments)

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Upright Biker Profile: Colin Ernst

Colin Ernst has worn a lot of hats in his life – composer, metalworker, circus performer, instrument builder – and he’s ridden a lot of bicycles. more »

Oct 11, 2012 by in Features

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4 Tips for Selecting an Upright Bike

Whether you’re in a bike shop, browsing the classifieds or at a garage sale, it’s worth being selective. Here are four tips to help you pick our an upright ride. more »

Oct 11, 2012 by in Features


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