What is your true MPH on your car? We think of cars being faster than bikes, but are they really? Sure, if you’re driving hundreds of miles the car is fast, but what about on your trips into and around town? I remember the first time I was running late and decided to take my bike rather than my car. I was nervous about getting there on time, but using the electric, I was able to get to my

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Looks can sometimes be deceiving… Have you ever been judged as someone you were not based on the way you looked? This has probably happened to just about everyone out there, especially those of us who don’t always take a lot of effort to consider our outward appearance every single day. This is a great excerpt about this concept. And if you need a lift today, humor will help! Enjoy. This story was published in Adventure Cyclist magazine in

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At Cycle 9, we love Surly’s no-nonsense approach to bicycles.  These bikes are not flashy or trendy, but are elegant and refined in their functionality.  Made from CroMoly steel, Surlys are built to last and ride beautifully. Take the Surly Cross Check, for example. Surly Cross Check The versatile Cross Check handles all terrains with ease.  It’s a great commuter bike, offering a fabulously comfortable ride.  After work, go ahead and hit the trails.  You’ll love how

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I love folding bikes for a couple of reasons.  The first is that they’re great for traveling.  Compact enough to store in a suitcase, these bikes are the perfect way for cyclists to avoid expensive cargo charges on airplanes.  The second reason is that commuters or urban residents don’t have to leave these bikes on the street.  Instead of worrying about chaining down all your components, it takes just a few seconds to collapse a folding bike and tuck it

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Event wrap-up We had a good turn-out for some of our Bike to Work Week events last week! Glad to see so many people out and supporting the biking community! Did you find events in your area? Tell me about them in the comments field. -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more and using your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and

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Friends can give us that much-needed kick in the pants Getting and staying motivated to make a life change like biking more is sometimes hard. And that’s where our friends can come in. In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about motivation and the role people can play in it. Did you have help making a bike lifestyle change? If so, share it in the comments below. -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that

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If you aren’t riding BIG, you aren’t as safe as you could be Riding in traffic is often un-nerving for bikers, and this is probably one of the biggest reasons people don’t bike. Fortunately, we can minimize our risks by changing our riding styles. Riding Big is one of these behaviors and it is often not intuitive. Watch today’s video to find out what it is and why I think it’s one of the best skills you can learn for

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Try biking to work next week – It’s Bike To Work week! Next week (May 17-21, 2010) is Bike To Work Week. This is one week in May each year where there are events and activities that encourage people to try biking to work. If you haven’t tried biking to work before, why not try it next week! In today’s video I give 5 easy tips to think about if you want to try a new bike commute. Below are

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Introducing my Daily Video Series – Go By Bike! Today is my inaugural video of my NEW daily video series – Go By Bike! I started this series to talk about how to ride more and use your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike. Using your car less reduces your carbon footprint, saves energy, helps the environment, keeps you healthy, and makes your community a nicer place to live, so overall

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