I have been thinking about what motivates me to ride my bike everyday. Sure I enjoy riding my bike and have for the past 15 plus years. I was an avid racer, still do regular training type rides, and an occasional race. That alone is not enough o get me out of bed every morning…
Just came across this great video/ad produced by New Belgium Brewery. They make great beer and put on the Tour de Fat. Which I have yet to make it to but I have heard it is a great time. Check out the video and the Tour de Fat website. If only all of my commutes…
Just came across this great bike stand concept from the Netherlands on the Make site. …a bikestand with airpump(Heklucht), type Ypenburg The product has been conceived for an art project in Ypenburg (a newly build neighbourhood in the Netherlands). Eight products will be placed in front of eight houses. The goal of the project is…
That excuse will no longer work. According the this NY Times article exercising in the cold is not bad for you. Contrary to conventional wisdom your lungs are fine in the cold. …lungs are not damaged by cold, said Kenneth W. Rundell, the director of respiratory research and the human physiology laboratory at Marywood University…
Yesterday evening I had an epic commute. Okay, maybe it wasn’t epic but is was definitely memorable. When I left in the morning the local tv weather people were saying that there would be a chance of snow in the evening about commute time. Usually here in Seattle when the weather people say it is…
I have been commuting using the same route for about three years. The ride is about 11.5 miles each way and takes 40-50 minutes depending on many things. Up until recently I have been a fair weather commuter and ridden mainly in the Summer when the days are long and I do not have to…
Maintenance is key to prolonging the life of your bike and your safety. Last night on my way home I had a close call because of my lack of maintenance. I was riding home on kept hearing a weird rattling soun. coming from my rear wheel/drivetrain. Not sure what was causing it and nothing really…
Happy New Year to everyone and I am looking forward to being one of the new members of the Commute by Bike team, just like Jeff. I sometimes like to think of the beginning of the year as a time to start things fresh, sort of a clean slate. Not really setting any resolutions, I…