How To Carry Skis On A Bicycle

Have you ever thought about riding your bicycle to the ski resort? It’s a cool idea, but how exactly do you carry a long, heavy set of skis on the back of your bicycle?
Well, I just happen to ride my bike to the ski resort all the time. It’s less than 3 miles to the [...]

181 Free Articles About Bicycle Touring, World Travel And Lifestyle Design

2009 was one hell of a year!
At this time last year I was emerging from my apartment in downtown Luzern, Switzerland and celebrating the first of what would become 254 days of bike travel in 16 different European countries.
Since that time, I have covered thousands of miles on my bicycle (and on foot); written nearly [...]

Cateye HL-MC200 Bicycle Headlight

The Cateye HL-MC200 Bicycle Headlight has been in my arsenal of bike gear since my freshman year of college (over 7 years ago). Sadly, it is one of the worst bike lights I have ever encountered and certainly not a product I would ever recommend.
The problem with the light is not that it doesn’t work [...]

Hokey Spokes: Unique Bicycle Lights Product Review

Hokey Spokes are transparent computerized “blades” that attach to your bicycle spokes and spin as you ride to create an impressive array of design images and text. With a name like “Hokey Spokes” you might expect these little electronic “blades” to be nothing more than a children’s today. However, you’d be surprised to learn just [...]

Bicycle Diaries By David Byrne: A Book Review

David Byrne’s Bicycle Diaries is 303 pages of poetic city planning sandwiched between occasionally moving and often-times thought-provoking stories from cities around the world. The bicycle fanatic may be a bit disappointed, however, as the two-wheeled people mover plays little role in David’s book. In reality, the bike is nothing more than a background character, [...]

21Bikes.com – A New Website For You And Your Bicycle

You may have figured it out by now, but I like to make stuff.
I’ve been working on Bicycle Touring Pro for the past two years and slowly building it from a site read only by my friends and family to one of the top bicycle touring sites on the Web. In addition, I’ve written [...]

The Diversity Of The Austrian Bicycle Culture

Having come from Switzerland, the diversity in Austria seemed incredibly immense – Not only in the people, but in the bicycles as well.
The following are just a few of the bicycle related photos I snapped while cycling through Austria in March and April of 2009. Most of these photos were taken in either Vienna, Salzburg [...]

Safe And Stylish Cycling Tips For Bikers And Drivers

Safety is a hot topic amongst cyclists. But with a trend toward muted clothing colors and an explosion of new cyclists on our roadways, how can cyclists stay safe while out on the streets? And what role do drivers play in regards to the safety of bikers?
To find out the answers to these questions I [...]

Momentum Propels Bicycle Fashions Forward

The bicycle industry is changing and new riders are being introduced every day. But how do the clothes you wear affect your ride, your safety, and the way others view you? To find out what kind of trends are emerging in regards to bicycle fashion, I talked with Amy Walker from Momentum Magazine and asked [...]

Adventure Cycling Association Helps Head U.S. National Bike Route System

Most of us know that cycling in America is not as popular as it is in many other parts of the world. In my mind at least, much of that has to do with our lack of established cycling routes which would allow riders of all ages, levels, and types to get from one place [...]

The Benefits Of Cycling In A Down Economy

The following is by Gene Bisbee of BikingBis.com
People on a budget already know that one of their biggest expenses is their car. They can save money by leaving the car in the garage and still have rich experiences by riding a bicycle.
A scenic attraction always seems more picturesque when you arrive under your own power. A bike commute to [...]

YAKKAY: Stylish Bicycle Helmets For Smart People

The main reason for wearing a helmet is to protect your head. But that doesn’t mean you have to comprimise the way you look in order to wear a helmet. If you are one of those people who don’t want to give up your personal safety but want to look good at the same time, [...]

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