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In praise of the community bike shop

Robert Isenberg — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:36:19 +0000

Great bikes don’t die, they just get recycled. That’s the idea behind the community bike shop, where used models are repaired or scrapped, and every viable part is given years of new life. Community bike shops are scattered around the world, and they come in every form and flavor. Boston has Bikes Not Bombs, Pittsburgh […]

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How to embrace slow biking and love it

Ron Johnson — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:14:00 +0000

Although it sounds simple enough, the move to embrace slow biking could have a much more lasting impact on those who embrace it. Most articles these days are all about what it takes to ride a bicycle faster. The training, the supplements, the gear, the tech. Nobody really talks about what it takes to cycle […]

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Pedaling Art: Taliah Lempert’s Passion for Bicycles Inspires a Creative Journey

Ron Johnson — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:59:50 +0000

Taliah Lempert, a visual artist based in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, has carved a unique niche for herself in the art world by fusing her two greatest passions: painting and bicycles. With a background in fine arts education, including studies at the New York Academy of Art and the School of the […]

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Cargo bike delivery is much faster than polluting vans and trucks with massive benefits

Ron Johnson — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:25:48 +0000

Cargo bike delivery can ship goods in cities faster than vans, removing tonnes of greenhouse gas and easing congestion at the same time, according to a new study by climate charity Possible and the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy. Day after dreary day in cities around the world, delivery vans shake and sputter their […]

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Check out this whimsical interactive bicycle sculpture by acclaimed NYC artists Gillie and Marc

Ron Johnson — Fri, 24 May 2024 18:52:10 +0000

Cyclists and art enthusiasts alike have a new reason to visit Toronto’s Entertainment District. A striking bronze sculpture by the internationally acclaimed artistic duo Gillie and Marc has been installed at David Pecaut Square. Titled “He Was on a Ride to a Safer Place,” this interactive piece invites the public to join in on a […]

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Toronto Study Highlights Underreporting of Cyclist and Pedestrian Injuries

Ron Johnson — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:36:50 +0000

In a recent study from Toronto’s York University that speaks to cyclists everywhere, researchers uncovered a significant gap in understanding the true scope of cyclist and pedestrian injuries. The findings, published in the journal Injury Prevention, suggest that relying solely on Toronto police data provides only a fraction of the picture. Lead author Alison Macpherson, […]

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Yes, Paris has its own bicycle hearse

Ron Johnson — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:35:24 +0000

In the burgeoning bicycle city of Paris, France, those looking for a more gentle, environmentally friendly funeral service now have the option of a hearse powered by a cargo bike. The Corbicyclette, a name combining the French words for bicycle and hearse, was created by Isabelle Plumereau, the founder of Le Ciel & La Terre […]

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RIP Paul Reubens, creator of bicycle-loving character Pee-wee Herman

Ron Johnson — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:11:48 +0000

Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman, passed away earlier this week in a California hospital at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer he kept private. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I have been facing the last six years,” he wrote in a Facebook post released to the […]

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Bicycle Nomad Erick Cedeno continues to connect, educate and inspire would-be adventurers

Ron Johnson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:23:37 +0000

In a world where the constant rush of everyday responsibilities often consumes our lives, Erick Cedeno has found solace and a sense of purpose on the open road. Cedeno, known as the Bicycle Nomad, has forged a unique path, intertwining his love for cycling, travel, and cultural immersion into a transformative journey that spans continents, […]

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Catching up with Two Wheels Good author Jody Rosen

Robert Isenberg — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Reading Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle by Jody Rosen is like taking a long, satisfying bike ride: The terrain changes with every chapter, and you have no idea what you’ll discover on the next page. Each sentence barrages the reader with sights and sensations, but there’s no question you’re still […]

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