Topic: bike gear

10 Ways to Make Cycling Fun

10 Ways to Make Cycling Fun

A recent survey from England’s Department for Transportation found that far fewer adults then children enjoy cycling, so Peter Walker, the columnist behind The Guardian‘s Bike Blog, asked his readers how to make cycling more fun. Not to be a downer, but I found his top answers to be somewhat depressing. I hate to knock the efforts of anyone who’s trying to give biking a boost – I love my bike, and I’m a huge believer in the environmental and health benefits (both physical and mental) of switching from cars to bikes whenever possible. But Walker’s favorite reader suggestion is the above “Horsey” bike, one of several bike designs shortlisted for the Seoul Cycle Design competition More »

Biking In the Rain Doesn’t Have to Suck: 10 Essential Fall Cycling Accessories

Biking In the Rain Doesn't Have to Suck: 10 Essential Fall Cycling Accessories

I’ll admit that the heat of July and August dampened my efforts to ride my bike to work, but September and October are two of the best months for bike riding. When they don’t suck. The hazards of fall riding – rain, chilly weather, and fewer daylight hours – can be intimidating, but they don’t have to ruin your rides.

Being prepared for said hazards is pretty simple and will make your fall riding a hell of a lot more enjoyable, so stock up on the following accessories to make sure your bike rides don’t suck: More »