Uncategorized https://momentummag.com/category/uncategorized/ smart living by bike Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:44:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Blame it on the Bike: A Protest Art Project by Dave Pagurek in Response to Anti-Bike Lane Bill https://momentummag.com/blame-it-on-the-bike-a-protest-song-and-video-by-dave-pagurek-in-response-to-ontarios-anti-bike-lane-bill/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:22:25 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=40841 Blame it on the bike? Protests over crappy decisions by backwards-thinking conservative governments are nothing new. Sometimes they are absolutely necessary, and often end up creating a strong community and are fodder for artists and clever types inspired by the movement. Take Dave Pagurek, not exactly a critical mass veteran. But the computer graphics programmer […]

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]]> La Régalante: A New Must-Cycle Route in France https://momentummag.com/la-regalante-a-new-must-cycle-route-in-france/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:42:23 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=40081 Cyclists, an exciting new cycle tourism route opened up in France this year: La Régalante. Stretching 275 km from Mont-Saint-Michel to Nantes, this route weaves through the historic Marches de Bretagne and offers a seamless blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. A Scenic Journey Through History Developed as part of a three-department collaboration (Manche, […]

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]]> How Bicycles Can Help Food Startups Meet Consumer Demand for Sustainability https://momentummag.com/how-bicycles-can-help-food-startups-meet-consumer-demand-for-sustainability/ Wed, 10 May 2023 12:07:51 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=36207 Startups in 2023 can’t afford to skip sustainability. According to a McKinsey study, almost 80% of American consumers put value into a sustainable lifestyle and are likely to spend more money on products/services that meet their eco-values. This remains relevant across industries, including in the food sector.  If you’re a food startup, you might be […]

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]]> Cycling in Brussels has increased by 18 percent according to the results of bold new mobility plan https://momentummag.com/cycling-in-brussels-has-increased-by-18-percent-according-to-the-results-of-bold-new-mobility-plan/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:46:05 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=35846 Six months ago, the European city of Brussels implemented a bold traffic plan, dubbed the Good Move Plan. It didn’t quite ban motor vehicles from the city center outright, but certainly gave priority to public transit and human-powered transportation and shuffled motor vehicles to main roads and closed local streets. Now, a new report indicates […]

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]]> These 5 commuter bikes feature serious Valentine’s Day specials right now https://momentummag.com/these-5-commuter-bikes-feature-serious-valentines-day-specials-right-now/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:34:59 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=35752 There is a lot of love about bikes, that’s why considering a new one is a perfect Valentine’s Day activity. Luckily, some of our favourite bike brands are making it easy by offering up considerable savings. Here are five of our faves to check out right now. Priority Bicycles Priority Bicycles is offering a fun […]

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]]> Nine-year-old cyclist sends BC mayor a message about mobility https://momentummag.com/nine-year-old-cyclist-sends-bc-mayor-a-message-about-mobility/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:08:46 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=32858 Nine-year-old cyclist Maggie had enough of dealing with an unplowed cycle track in wintry Kelowna, British Columbia, so she penned a passionate plea to the city’s mayor, Colin Basran, to step up the town’s mobility game and start clearing snow for cyclists. According to Landon Bradshaw, the girl’s father, and president of the Kelowna Area […]

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]]> Are you ready to buy a cargo bike? https://momentummag.com/are-you-ready-to-buy-a-cargo-bike/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:14:44 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=32854 There are a few things to consider now that you’re ready to buy a cargo bike, the most important of which is the type of bike itself. While all cargo bikes are good for carrying things, different types of cargo bikes have considerably variant benefits depending on what you’re planning to carry and where. A […]

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]]> Cargo Bikes: A Two-Wheeled Enlightenment https://momentummag.com/cargo-bike-benefits/ https://momentummag.com/cargo-bike-benefits/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2016 19:37:56 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=29207 Cargo bikes will change your life but before you hop on, there are a few things you should consider.

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]]> https://momentummag.com/cargo-bike-benefits/feed/ 5 Bikes and Catfish in Kolkata the City of Joy https://momentummag.com/bikes-and-catfish-travel-india/ https://momentummag.com/bikes-and-catfish-travel-india/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:00:28 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=29112 For Kolkata's Neil Law, bicycling holds the promise of a more diverse economy in one of the worlds poorest cities.

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