Articles

30th Ward Participants Thumb

John Greenfield

Chicago’s Premier Pedaling Politico

Chicago politico, Ariel Reboyras discusses his cycling habits and efforts to get more folks on bikes.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Rick Del Visco Thumb

Elliot Rader

The Recyclery Regroups

The Recyclery changes location in order to allow for more community bike programs.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Ciclo Urbano Thumb

John Greenfield

New Shop on Puerto Rican Business Strip

Ciclo Urbano draws support from Puerto Rican Cultural Center and the Division Street Business Development Association as the new kids on the block.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Kitty Mann Thumb

Lloyd DeGrane

University of Chicago has a Strong Bike Culture

Staff and students of Chicago University take the environment and their health into account for their self-propelled lifestyle.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Janet Rowley Thumb

Greg Borzo

Self-Propelled Professors

Professors Janet and Donald Rowley credit cycling to helping maintain their health and wallets.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Bicycle Diaires Thumb

Courtesy of David Byrne

Book Review: Bicycle Diaries

Bicycles Diaries is at once a whirlwind travelogue and a free-form sociological study.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Asbakfiets Thumb

Marjon Bleeker

Gleanings: Best of the blogs + elsewhere #41

Coffee and cycling; A cycle for smokers; Penny Farthing for your thoughts ; Portland offers bike shelters in residential areas.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Savory Chicken Sandwich Lead Thumb

Kyle Thomas

Recipes: Savory Chicken Sandwiches

Why settle for cold cut sandwiches when delicious roasted chicken sandwiches are so simple, and so delicious?

Sep 1, 2009 by in Food

Cyclist riding past Romados Thumb

Fiona O'Connor

Diner’s Delight- Eating Your Way down the Saint-Urbain Bike Lane

The bike lane along Montréal's Saint-Urbain Street is a food paradise that offers a wide variety of culinary experiences.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Joe Bike Thumb

Keri/Jeremy Towsey-French

Joe Bike + Ecospeed = Haul Around Fun

Whether you want to haul groceries, tires, people or puppies Joe Bike’s has the cargo space to suit your every need.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Bikes

Globe Test Ride Thumb

Mark Emery

Specialized Launches Globe Bikes As Stand-Alone Brand

Specialized Globe Brand bikes offer a selection bikes for every occasion. Styles include a fixed gear, two cargo bikes, a light commuter, and a comfort bike.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Bikes

Real Life on a Bike, Issue 41

A snapshot of some of Toronto's new and veteran cyclists.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Features

The Alunan Family Thumb

Myleen Hollero

Playing in Car-Free Streets in San Francisco

The Mission District reclaims public spaces for the community with Sunday Streets events.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Bike to the Future

Cycling is an a great form of Appropriate Technology in a time when we have to consider our environment.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Features

The Clove Hitch Thumb

Dan Goldwater

DIY- Will the Real Duct Tape Please Step Forward?

Duct Tape isn't the only versatile material... how about inner tubes?

Sep 1, 2009 by in DIY

ARTCRANK- A Poster Party for Bike People

ARTCRANK: for people who love art and bicycles.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Joshua Taylor Thumb

Lee Ann Taylor

Real Life on a Bike – Joshua Taylor

Joshua Taylor talks about the joys and obstacles of being a self-propelled person.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Features

Beth Byrne Lunch Hour Bike Advocate Thumb

Rhonda Winter

The Lunch Hour Bike Advocate: How a Few Hours a Month Can Improve an Entire City

Even busy San Franciscans are able to take some time out of their day for bicycle advocacy!

Sep 1, 2009 by

Humbolt Park Velodrome in 1936 Thumb

Courtesy of the Chicago Park District special collections

Velodrome: Build It and We Will Come

Chicago cyclists propose a series of sustainable programs to support a velodrome in the city.

Sep 1, 2009 by (1 Comments)

Ilustration of Girl on Bike with Tomatoes Lead

Illustration by JP Collins

Signs of the Bike Times

Bicycle advocates take road infrastructure in their own hands by making DIY bike lanes.

Sep 1, 2009 by

JP Collins Thumb

Myleen Hollero

Greencycling

JP Collins puts his environmentalism where his mouth is by solely living a self propelled lifestyle.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Globe Live Thumb

Mark Emery

Reflections on the Globe Live 02

The Globe Live is equipped with an integrated front rack that isn’t going to rattle or sway when going over potholes or curbs.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Bikes

Angel Richardson Wonder Girl Thumb

Kandy Watson

The Messenger- Momentum #41

Bike and pedestrian paths get the finishing touches; Wisconsin gets bicycles in its budget; Colorado wants to ban bikes; Walk + Roll expands to new locations; San Francisco gets new bike lanes; BTA wants respect and safety.

Sep 1, 2009 by in News

The Advocate- Issue #41 With an Industry, for a Cause

Working for and with an industry that is doing something good for people and the planet. Bike industry leaders are realizing that supporting advocacy supports their bottom line and benefits society.

Sep 1, 2009 by in Ask the Advocate

Letters- Momentum #41

Bicycle Bob missed; Finding Momentum is a Serendipitous discovery.

Sep 1, 2009 by