If you have ever gotten on a bike, you know that riding gives you a certain feeling of freedom. Of course, cycling is good for your physical health, but it can also improve your emotional health, connect you with the resources around you and serve as a basis for connection with others. Bicycling can change … Read more
One of the best ways to explore a new area or to see the world is by bike. Bike tours range from single-day trips to multi-day excursions that cover thousands of miles. When you travel by bike, you get an up close and personal experience. You can plan a tour yourself or hire a company … Read more
It’s not just cyclists who win when cities are bike-friendly. Bike-friendly laws, policies, and infrastructure benefit everyone, including pedestrians and motorists. The top bike-friendly cities in the world enjoy a variety of benefits, including economic, environmental, and health benefits.Benefits of a Bike Friendly CityDepending on who you ask, making a city “bike friendly” is either … Read more
More and more people are riding bikes, which means that cycling safety is more important than ever. Knowing the rules of the road, plus best practices for safety, and your responsibilities and rights as a cyclist will help you stay safe and reduce the risk of accidents and injury.Know the Rules of the Road One … Read more
Riding a bike, whether as part of your commute or for fun, has several health benefits. It helps to improve various systems of the body, including your muscular and cardiovascular systems. Cycling can also have a positive effect on your overall health and could even lower your risk for a range of diseases.What are the … Read more
In countless parts of the world, biking is a favorite activity and form of exercise. While cycling remains the preferred form of transportation in some countries, notably Denmark, it’s seen an uptick in interest in others countries lately, too. Improvements in cycling safety, such as encouraging helmet use and creating protected bike lanes have helped … Read more
If you want more opportunities to ride or are wondering how you can promote cycling in your area, it can be worth it to join a cycling association. Cycling associations exist across the US and around the world, and most are open to anyone. Although some groups have a particular area of focus (such as … Read more
School is never easy, especially when that university homework starts bogging down your day. Sometimes, you just don’t feel like making that long trek to class, and getting back in forth in cold or extremely hot weather can be just as exhausting as pulling an all-nighter before that big mid-term exam. What you can do to … Read more
Whether you’re a newbie cyclist or have thousands of miles under your belt, cycling software can take your rides to the next level. With apps and software programs, indoor training becomes more challenging and engaging. You can also use software to track your rides outdoors, measuring how far you’ve traveled and how fast.Cycling Software vs. … Read more
On the off chance you haven’t noticed, bike share companies are taking over the U.S. According to the best estimates we could find, there are bike share companies operating in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Below, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of bike share companies in the U.S. search able by state. Just click on … Read more