bicycle commuting, Tag

Most lists of the top bike-friendly towns include major metropolitan areas, but small towns, those with a population under 100,000, actually pull in higher percentages of bike commuters...

Bike manufacturers have answered the call to the increased population of bike commuters by designing full lines of commuter specific bikes. Though many of these commuter bikes aren’t cheap, if you’re giving up...

Move over, bike lanes. Move wayyyy over. Germany put its pedals where its mouth is and opened its first bicycle-only highway, a three-mile stretch of protected roadway that is closed to cars and other motor vehicles. Unlike...

Commuting by bicycle may be better for the planet, but it's not always easy. If you leave your bike locked outside, there's a chance it may be stolen, and folding bikes that you can carry with you are often more cumbersome...

You know your bike culture is strong, when people are having a hard time finding a place to park their rides. And that’s just what’s happening in Amsterdam right now, where the Dutch city is having a hard time finding...

Need an extra push to get started with bike commuting? You're in luck: Dutch cycling company Vanmoof just launched their amazing B6 Bicycle in the U.S. With in-built high-powered bike lights and puncture resistant tires,...

If you've ever been curious about bicycle commuting, upcoming Bike to Work week (May 12 - May 16) is your perfect chance to start. Whether you're riding to save money, time, or just for the fun of it, there's no disputing...

Architect and cycling enthusiast Sir Norman Foster has just unveiled his plans for the SkyCycle, a "cycle utopia" that soars up and above the congested streets of London...

If you commute using a bicycle, then you know the frustration of having to carry everything with you when you step away from your bike. Add to that the frustration of getting your stuff soaking wet if a surprise rainstorm...

Does the idea of making that chilly morning commute dressed in wool leave you scratching like a sheep in need of a haircut?  Think again. Gone are the days of itchy wool clothing. Merino wool is not only durable, but soft...

Thinking about a healthier, greener -- and car free -- lifestyle? It can be done. But picking the right bicycle helps. Here are some choices to get you started.