Gideon Forman is a transportation policy analyst at the David Suzuki Foundation. For 40 years I’ve been reading the literary works of Samuel Beckett. But until recently, I hadn’t noticed his contribution to transportation policy. This spring I picked up for the first time his novel Molloy, written in French […]
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Whether the vehicle covers 50 or 500 miles a day and makes 50 or 500 stops, it must deal with the stress of constant use. If for any cause a Dispute proceeds in court fairly than by way of arbitration, all such Disputes (regardless of principle) arising out of or […]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joel Johnson hadn’t owned a bicycle since he was 15, but the pandemic changed all that. Johnson first bought a multipurpose bike to avoid the germs on crowded buses and trains but then discovered a passion for pedaling around San Francisco, where some streets are now […]
Chris Froome (Team Ineos), Chloé Dygert (Sho-Air Twenty20), NTT Pro Cycling’s Victor Campenaerts and mountain bike star Jolanda Neff (Trek Factory Racing) will all lead separate rides on virtual platform Zwift on Wednesday, June 3, which is the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day. The cycling stars hope to encourage as […]
Things were bought, (way too much) money was spent. Legs were worn out, and my butt hurts from way too much sitting on deliberately uncomfortable benches. Not joking on that, DART was forced to buy benches that are only comfortable for the short duration so as to discourage homeless people […]
click to enlarge Humboldt County’s Joint Information Center sent out a press release this afternoon clarifying how Gov. Gavin Newsom’s modified stay-at-home order changes things here in Humboldt. (Spoiler alert: not much.) The modified order allows some real estate work to resume, bicycle shops to re-open and faith based […]
A heavy duty freight bicycle made by SCO, Denmark can carry more than 100 kilograms (220 lb). A bicycle’s performance is extraordinarily efficient. In terms of the amount of energy a person must expend to travel a given distance, cycling is calculated to be the most efficient self-powered means of transportation.[1] […]
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Afrikaans: fiets (af) Albanian: biçikletë (sq) f Amharic: ብስክሌት (bəsklet) Arabic: دَرَّاجَة (ar) f (darrāja) Egyptian Arabic: عجلة f (ʿagala), بسكلتة f (beskleta) Hijazi Arabic: بسكليتة f (buskulēta) Moroccan Arabic: بشكليطة (bišklīṭa), بشكليطة (bšaklīṭa) Armenian: հեծանիվ (hy) (hecaniv) Asturian: bicicleta f Azerbaijani: velosiped (az), dırığın (dialectal) Basque: txirrindu (eu), bizikleta (eu) Belarusian: ро́вар m (róvar), веласіпе́д m (vjelasipjéd) Bengali: বাইসাইকেল (baisaikel), সাইকেল (saikel) Bouyei: danycey […]
Bicycle Trainers & Rollers All cycling enthusiasts have days when outdoor riding is just not an option. When you need to maintain your training or workout routine, consider bicycle trainers and rollers. These handy options give cyclists the benefits of a training workout without the worries of cycling in the […]
No inventor or country can single-handedly claim to have invented the bicycle; it was invented and reinvented in many places over a period of many years. In 1817, Germany’s Baron von Drais de Saverbrun invented the Draisienne, (also “draisine” or “hobby horse”) a steerable bicycle. It was almost completely made […]
Electric city commuter bicycle with its battery inside the body to prevent the battery from being stolen. It can also be easily charged. It is easier to drive on uphill and pitted roads. It can be customized according to different market needs and customer needs. You can ride in the […]
Tel Aviv announced it is terminating its contract with Tel-O-Fun bicycle rental service in August due to the increasing popularity of electric bikes and scooters. Tel Aviv Municipality data shows that the number of people subscribed to the Tel-O-Fun service has gradually declined in the past several months, from 2,035 […]
The bicycle enjoyed a starring role in urban history over a century ago, but now it is back, stronger than ever. It is the single most important tool for improving our cities. Designing around it is the most efficient way to make our cities life-sized—to scale cities for humans. It […]
Currently in my fourth year in The Netherlands, with four bicycles under my belt, and having photographed more than 1,000 bicycles, I’ve come to develop a pretty good notion of what’s the best second-hand city bicycle to acquire. An omafiets on the run in Amsterdam Hell, you’re going to be […]
The Fundamentals – Hand Signals – Hazard Recognition – Tips to Avoid Collisions Even if you are an experienced cyclist, it’s a good idea to review the fundamentals periodically. You may also want to review them with younger cyclists in your family. The best guideline is: Be Alert. Be […]
Check out these 33 creative bicycle flower planters serving as bicycle sculptures in gardens and yards. Lots of fun and looks great in the right setting. So you’re looking for ideas to spruce up your backyard and garden? There’s no shortage of fun and creative garden ideas. One option you […]
Bicycle ResourcesAnd Posts Life Is Better WhenYou Ride Bicycles! Blog Posts ListingMy blog posts always try to impart something interesting or humorous.Look at my Mishigas Posts (Crazy things we sometimes do).The posts sometimes talk about accidents, spills and other issues that remind us we not infallible. Ecards – Free, No […]
Wind for Schools worked with several teachers who expressed interest in using bicycle generators to teach their students some fundamental concepts of energy and basic mechanical, engineering, and electrical principles. With this project we worked with K-12 and college students to organize hands-on design and construction of bike generators. We […]
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a time of remarkable innovation in transportation. This 1905 photo of a bicycle airplane illustrates, with the benefit of hindsight, a remarkable optimism typical of the era. This is an image-based website. Please be patient, both with the speed of broadband image […]
Miyata Pro Restoration – Bicycle After Restoration This is a Miyata Pro in for restoration, I believe a 1984 but don’t take that as absolutely correct. The frame had some damaged paint in a few areas and a replacement fork, a very nice replacement fork. On inspection of the frame […]
In this video, you see a cyclist testing new aerodynamic wheels from Zipp. Swapping your wheels may seem like a small change, but can make a big difference. From his tests, the rider discovers: With conventional wheels, he can ride 20 minutes at an average speed of 41.12 kph with […]
With the obligation to stay home as much as possible and the urgent advice to only use public transport for important jobs I am not able or allowed to use … Continue reading → Just before the Corona crisis hit Europe and crossing the Belgian border as a tourist became […]
Brompton folding bikes for sale in a U.K. bike shop. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images … [+] Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Two bicycle organizations once at loggerheads have cooperated to compile data populating a live online map showing which bike shops are open during […]
“Bicycle Race” is a single by the British rock band Queen. It was released on their 1978 album Jazz and written by Queen’s lead singer Freddie Mercury. It was released as a double A-side single together with the song “Fat Bottomed Girls”. The song is notable for its video featuring […]
The intention of this project is to build a straight forward human powered generator from a used bicycle and to use it to power light bulbs, blenders, cell phones, laptops, and other small appliances. This project will help one develop engineering skills while learning about a clean way of generating […]