I'm tired of the media praising bike riders for going green. I hate how the whole "ditch the car" thing is dedicated to giving credit to those that ride their bikes to and from work.What about the walkers?What about me? Then again.I digress. I walk to work, but I don't walk because it's the green thing to do. I walk out of force.When I first got to Seattle, I got a job with a snowboard retailer an
This week, EcoWorldly authors from six continents contributed articles on bicycling in their country. With exerpts from those articles and others in the blogosphere, here are seventeen very good reasons to bicycle no matter where you live. Click the headings as you go to read more.read more | digg story
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Bicycles have been around for a very long time. In fact, bicycles have been around for so long that it is a very common tradition, especially in the United States of America, that one of the first thing that a young child is taught along with his or hers abcs and 123s is how [...]
Advocates of climate change who have seen the use of motored or engine run vehicles as one of the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, a simple solution has emerged: get people to ride a bicycle, they not only help conserve energy but they also help themselves to be fit and healthy.
There is a tragic story last week out of Virginia. Apparently a 15 year old was riding his bicycle on a busy road when a car approached him from the rear. According to published reports, the car mosed into the oncoming lane to pass the cyclist. The young boy, however, then turned left in front of the car. According to local police , the young cyclist was wearing headphones as the time of the accident. Unfortunately, he died from injuries sustained in the accident. I have read about accidents like this in Washington State too. And I have seen a lot of cyclists ion city streets, on Lake Washington Blvd, and in the parks wearing headphones.The obvious but sad lesson is that wearing headphones while bicycling (and, for that matter, while running near traffic) is a recipe for disast
China may be famous for bicycles, Hong Kong is now rather famous for buses and their ongoing traffic from side of the city to the other. This picture was taken in Causeway Bay and I quite like the image of the bicycle in the middle of motorized engines. Two means of transportation are missing here [...]
Now when it comes to making cycling easier I am well up for it, well it seems OHM Cycles want to help us with their brand new range of bicycles. They say that they are a radical new way to get around; they say they have intelligent control, power on demand and have a microchip [...]
Women and Bicycles
Nowadays, cycling is one of the most famous sports in the world. Both women and men enjoy riding bicycles; sport competitions are held and thousands of people join bicycle clubs. Bicycle racing is very popular; men and women, children and grownups master the art of bicycle riding.
However, bicycle riding wasn’t always accessible to [...]
As I simply cannot stomach another baby rant, and I don't do resolutions, you lot can have another entry from my history of idiocy.Here in Holland, the bike is King.The country is flatter than [insert name of any ex-girlfriend or undesirable here].The infrastructure is tremendous for cyclists, cycle paths & lanes, traffic lights, special sign posting etc have all been heavily invested in, making it an environmentalist's wet dream.So, upon my arrival in this fair land more than 6 and a half years ago, I decided I was going to fully integrate and cycle everywhere.This I did with great enthusiasm.To work, to shops, to visit friends, to appointments, to restaurants, and to bars. To lots of bars.What amazed me almost as much as the widespread use of bikes was the fact that I had never falle
A new biker gang is roaming the streets of Richmond Hill, Queens. This crew of mostly teenagers can be seen riding along 103rd Avenue just west of the Van Wyck Expressway. The bikes roar, but the booming sound has nothing to do with engines — because there are no engines. They are ordinary bicycles, [...]
By: Jason Petrina One of the first activities that majority of kids learn is how to bike. They should all learn as early as possible the rules and safety tips of riding a bike as many will be using the bike as their first source of independent transportation. But before that everyone must find a bike that fits them perfectly, it doesn’t matter what age you are when you’re looking for a bike it should fit your needs. When purchasing a bike first make sure the frame height is good with you height. Make sure by allowing at least one to two inches of clearance from the top bar to your crotch when you straddle the bike. The thing would be the frame’s length. First sit on the bike and reach for the handle bars make sure it allows you to be comfortable and have control of the bike. The third step would be to adjust the seat and handlebar to your preference. Most bikers prefer a small degree of bend on their knees when their legs are at the lowest point of the pedal rotation. After that
By: Maks Kossak Exercise bicycles provide resistance which can be adjusted because some exercisers may want to pedal slowly but at higher resistance while others would prefer pedaling faster but at lower resistance. This latter type is often called spinning and is a form of aerobics exercise that is performed at health clubs and gyms. It requires that the exercise bicycles be set up to accommodate the type of exercise that the exerciser wishes to do. Adding variety to the workout can also be achieved through interval training which means alternating periods of high and low intensity and it helps the exerciser to comfortably achieve good workouts.The diversity of applications that an exercise bicycle provides the rider makes it ideal for patients suffering from back problems and the seats and handlebars can be adjusted to facilitate different levels of comfort as well as keeping the rider' s posture in the right position and that includes not tilting too far back. Most riders can adjus
A list of 20 reasons why bicycles are better than women…
1. Bicycles don’t get pregnant.
2. You can ride your Bicycle any time of the month.
3. Bicycles don’t have parents.
4. Bicycles don’t whine unless something is really wrong.
5. You can share your Bicycle with your friends.
6. Bicycles don’t care how many other Bicycles you’ve ridden.
7. When riding, you and your Bicycle can arrive at the same time.
8. Bicycles don’t care if you look at other Bicycles
9. Bicycles don’t care if you buy Bicycle magazines.
10. You don’t have to be jealous of the guy who works on your Bicycle.
11. If you say bad things to your Bicycle, you don’t have to apologize before you ride it again.
12. You can ride your Bicycle as long as you want and it won’t get sore.
13. You can stop riding your Bicycle as soon as you want and it won’t get frustrated.
14. Your parents won’t remain in touch with your old bicycle after you dump it.
Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
(Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT) The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
(Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT) The brake’s hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Beach cruisers are simple bicycles usually with just one speed.
cruiser bikes are not for racing. They are for fun and leisure riding. They are also not expensive so you don’t have to be afraid to leave them in front of the pub when getting a refreshment.
You can buy these bikes online at http://www.xyzbikes.com. Online is simple for customers from California, but on this site any one can buy.
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自転車 Jitensha is the official word for them, but charinko, shortened to chari, is just as likely to be heard when the topic is bicycles. Cycling is huge in Japan, and is far the preferred means of transport when making your way around the neighborhood as opposed to cars or public transport.Spidery, long-legged racing bikes and little folding bikes are the trendiest to be seen on the streets at the moment, but they are still way outnumbered by the mama-chari, i.e. ‘mom bike’. It’s hard to believe, but according to law, or perhaps by-law, bicycles are supposed to be ridden on the road in Japan, but you’d be lucky to see one in fifty on the road. The vast majority are ridden on footpaths. To be sure, many footpaths come with a special bicycle lane, but it is blithely ignored by cyclists and pedestrians alike.Bicycles on the footpath add to what, as a pedestrian, you have to keep an eye out for. Most cyclists approaching will either ring their bell, apply squeaky brakes, or ma
There are nine million bicycles in BeijingThat's a fact, it's a thing we can't denyLike the fact that I will love you till I dieWe are twelve billion light years from the edgeThat's a guess, no one can ever say it's trueBut I know that I will always be with youI'm warmed by the fire of your love everydaySo don't call me a liarJust believe everything that I sayThere are six Billion people in the worldMore or less, and it makes me feel quite smallBut you're the one I love the most of allWe're high on the wireWith the world in our sightAnd I'll never tireOf the love that you give me every nightThere are nine million bicycles in BeijingThat's a fact, it's a thing we can't denyLike the fact that I will love you till I dieAnd there are nine million bicycles in BeijingAnd you know that I will love you till I dieDownload (right click and save file as...)Site Feed
Beijing is a huge city, and traffic laws are often ignored--but cycling is still a good option, especially in the warmer months. There are moreover designated bike lanes along the sides of most roads. These lanes are fairly large and safe; still, caution should be exercised. You are not in Amsterdam.Rental bikes can be found in many locations. The bikes pictured at right were parked in the Back Lakes area, which is a great place to ride. The parks, lakes, and hutong (narrow alleys) make for a perfect--and safe--placed to spend an afternoon.In this area there are many good restaurants and bars and shops, for those more interested in the post-ride.When you rent, if possible you should try to get a helmet and lock. If they are not available, local shops are a good and inexpensive option. Most cycle shops in Beijing do not have English-speaking staff. However, on a ride north of the Forbidden City, I needed to have my brakes adjusted and had no trouble communicating with a helpful young gu
{mosgoogle right}AGEO, Saitama -- A freight train plowed into bicycles that had been placed on the JR Takasaki Line tracks here, police said.Nobody was injured in the incident. Local police are investigating the case on suspicion of endangering traffic, suspecting that someone deliberately laid the vehicles on the tracks.At around 9:27 p.m. on Thursday, a 14-car freight train bound for Koshigaya Freight Terminal from Kuragano hit two bicycles and a three-wheeled cycle fo [...]
