The Bike Life
No matter where you ride, you know that bicycling has a cool feel all its own. Learn more about the Bike Life here with explorations of bike culture and advocacy, how cycling is represented in the media, the history of cycling and a look at where bicycling is likely to be in the future.
Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle
Here are photographs of the Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle
Here are photographs of the Raleigh Sports English 3-speed Bicycle
Bikes - An Illustrated History
Bicycles in one form or another have been around for nearly 220 years. Find out more about their interesting history and see photographs and illustrations of bikes from then and now.
Bicycles in one form or another have been around for nearly 220 years. Find out more about their interesting history and see photographs and illustrations of bikes from then and now.
Make a Bike Chain Key Ring
Here's a cool way to show your love for cycling. Take an old bike chain and snip off a length and then attach it to your key ring. Easy step-by-step instructions
Here's a cool way to show your love for cycling. Take an old bike chain and snip off a length and then attach it to your key ring. Easy step-by-step instructions
Books About Lance Armstrong
There are a number of terrific books about American cycling legend and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, including several written by Lance himself. Check out the list below for titles that will appeal to every type and age of reader.
There are a number of terrific books about American cycling legend and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, including several written by Lance himself. Check out the list below for titles that will appeal to every type and age of reader.
The Ten Best Bicycle Jokes of All Time
All humor is subjective, of course. But here's my list of the ten best (clean) bicycle jokes of all time. Be sure to memorize at least a couple so you can bust them out on your fellow riders next time you're together. You'll be the hit of every gathering.
All humor is subjective, of course. But here's my list of the ten best (clean) bicycle jokes of all time. Be sure to memorize at least a couple so you can bust them out on your fellow riders next time you're together. You'll be the hit of every gathering.
Why Bike? Top Five Reasons to Ride
Why Bike? Top Five Reasons to Ride
Why Bike? Top Five Reasons to Ride
Pedaling to the Beat of Their Own Drum
Some bikes just don't fit the mold. This article looks at recumbents, tandems and tricycles and talks about how they may be useful for people with different needs or preferences than offered by the most common types of bikes.
Some bikes just don't fit the mold. This article looks at recumbents, tandems and tricycles and talks about how they may be useful for people with different needs or preferences than offered by the most common types of bikes.
Out-of-the-Norm Rides You Don’t Want To Miss
Sure, the weekend club rides are great. So are the charity rides to raise money for a good cause. But for a particularly memorable time, don’t miss these unique events that celebrate life on a bike with a twist. Midnight rides, Critical Mass, naked rides and more.
Sure, the weekend club rides are great. So are the charity rides to raise money for a good cause. But for a particularly memorable time, don’t miss these unique events that celebrate life on a bike with a twist. Midnight rides, Critical Mass, naked rides and more.
Easy Riding on a Recumbent
Ever think about trying out a recumbent bike? Recumbent bikes are ones where the rider sits lower and behind the pedals, almost like what you'd get if you cross a chaise lounge with an exercise bike. Find out more here about why people ride recumbent bikes, and why they might be right for you.
Ever think about trying out a recumbent bike? Recumbent bikes are ones where the rider sits lower and behind the pedals, almost like what you'd get if you cross a chaise lounge with an exercise bike. Find out more here about why people ride recumbent bikes, and why they might be right for you.
Kirkpatrick MacMillan - Inventor of the Pedal Bike
Kirkpatrick MacMillan was a Scottish blacksmith who lived from 1812-1878 and is credited with inventing the pedal bicycle. He was out watching people riding bikes, which at that time (1839) were driven by kicking the ground with your feet. MacMillan came up with the first pedal set-up for bikes, and provided a great leap forward. Find out more here about MacMillan and his innovation.
Kirkpatrick MacMillan was a Scottish blacksmith who lived from 1812-1878 and is credited with inventing the pedal bicycle. He was out watching people riding bikes, which at that time (1839) were driven by kicking the ground with your feet. MacMillan came up with the first pedal set-up for bikes, and provided a great leap forward. Find out more here about MacMillan and his innovation.
Bikesalute.com - Photos of People with Bikes Over Their Heads
Chicago cyclist Dubi Kaufmann has an interesting project. He's the creator of BikeSalute.com, a website devoted to collecting photos of cyclists doing the "bike salute," i.e. posing with their bikes triumphantly over their heads. Find out more here.
Chicago cyclist Dubi Kaufmann has an interesting project. He's the creator of BikeSalute.com, a website devoted to collecting photos of cyclists doing the "bike salute," i.e. posing with their bikes triumphantly over their heads. Find out more here.
History of the Bicycle
Though Leonardo DaVinci sketched a contraption that looked like the modern bicycle way back in 1490, it was less than 150 years ago that a true bike with cranks and pedals was invented. Since then, bikes have served a variety of amazing uses, and if that sort of thing interests you, don't miss this article about the fascinating history of bicycles.
Though Leonardo DaVinci sketched a contraption that looked like the modern bicycle way back in 1490, it was less than 150 years ago that a true bike with cranks and pedals was invented. Since then, bikes have served a variety of amazing uses, and if that sort of thing interests you, don't miss this article about the fascinating history of bicycles.
Women's Cycling Fashions circa 1894
Today's fashionable "lady cyclist" is likely wearing spandex, skin-tight bicycle shorts and a cool top made from some high-tech fabric. This great piece looks back at what the women of 1894 had to wear when out enjoying that new contraption, the bicycle.
Today's fashionable "lady cyclist" is likely wearing spandex, skin-tight bicycle shorts and a cool top made from some high-tech fabric. This great piece looks back at what the women of 1894 had to wear when out enjoying that new contraption, the bicycle.
Bicycle Clip Art
Here is a wonderful collection of pages with bicycles and bicycling clip art: bike riders, racing, tricycles, cyclists, and other bicycle clip art.
Here is a wonderful collection of pages with bicycles and bicycling clip art: bike riders, racing, tricycles, cyclists, and other bicycle clip art.
2007 Bicycle Film Festival
Here are the details of the 2007 Bicycle Film Festival, which celebrates all aspects of the bike life through art, film, music and performance. The festival visits 16 cities this year, including NYC, LA, London, Paris, Chicago, Minneapolis, Toronto, Portland, SF, Tokyo, Sydney and more.
Here are the details of the 2007 Bicycle Film Festival, which celebrates all aspects of the bike life through art, film, music and performance. The festival visits 16 cities this year, including NYC, LA, London, Paris, Chicago, Minneapolis, Toronto, Portland, SF, Tokyo, Sydney and more.
Portland's High-Tech Bike Signals - A Video
Portland leads the way in innovative street design that encourages cycling and makes it safer. This short video high-tech crossing signal for bicyclists is just one more example.
Portland leads the way in innovative street design that encourages cycling and makes it safer. This short video high-tech crossing signal for bicyclists is just one more example.
Rock Stars on Wheels - Peter Gabriel
Maybe you know Peter Gabriel. He sang with Genesis from 1967-1975 and has had success on his own with hits like Sledgehammer and others. Gabriel also enjoys an occasional bike ride as shown in this video of a recent concert where he grabs a bike and cruises around a stage while performing Solsbury Hill. No word on if he sings like that when he’s pedaling around the neighborhood back home.
Maybe you know Peter Gabriel. He sang with Genesis from 1967-1975 and has had success on his own with hits like Sledgehammer and others. Gabriel also enjoys an occasional bike ride as shown in this video of a recent concert where he grabs a bike and cruises around a stage while performing Solsbury Hill. No word on if he sings like that when he’s pedaling around the neighborhood back home.
Talk About a Commute!
Check out this photo documentary of a commute made by a cyclist in Melbourne, Australia. He's captured nearly 200 images of the scenes that flash by him during his daily 30 km, 1.5 hour ride into work. Some gorgeous scenery and an amazing trip.
Check out this photo documentary of a commute made by a cyclist in Melbourne, Australia. He's captured nearly 200 images of the scenes that flash by him during his daily 30 km, 1.5 hour ride into work. Some gorgeous scenery and an amazing trip.