One of the most dangerous street corridors in downtown Oakland near Lake Merritt is in the early stages of being redesigned with new bike lanes and wider sidewalks. Current plans would add protected six-foot-wide bicycle lanes on 27th and Harrison Streets, add buffered bike lanes on Bay Place (the street […]
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Are Bike Shorts as Controversial as Leggings?
WHY WE LOVE THEM Here’s a challenge: Find an adopter of the bike shorts trend who has stopped at a single pair. Becca O’Dunne, who was originally inspired two years ago by a fashion-forward yoga instructor, just bought her third pair, an exuberantly patterned version from Outdoor Voices. “They’re perfect […]
Honda CT125 revives classic Australia Post postie bike at $6999
Honda Motorcycles has revised and revived an Australian icon and started selling a new version of the old-school postie bike. Australia Post relied on the Honda CT110 and variants for years to deliver parcels, and retired models gained a following for use on farms or short commutes. They’re also popular […]
Pittsboro Commissioners Talk Bike Paths, Tax Revenue and Time Capsule at Meeting
By Adrianne Cleven, Chatham News + Record Correspondent Issues of accessibility and flexibility embodied the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, as the group discussed proposed bike paths across town, received an update on Pittsboro’s better-than-expected municipal sales tax revenue and reviewed updates to rules that would allow more flexibility in […]
SHANE BROWN: Brazen bike burglary caught on tape | Lifestyles
Shane Brown, classified advertising and columnist. TODD MIZENER / Just the other day I was thinking I should pick up a new hobby to while away the hours in our new virus-riddled reality. Well, it didn’t take long. I appear to have found that hobby. I just never thought it […]
Epure Is the Newest 2021 Electric Enduro Bike Line that Rivals 125 CC Engines
This year we have begun to see a major transition in the possibilities that come with EVs. Mainly with electric bikes, motorcycles, and everything in between the two-wheeling category. Monsters like the Kuberg and Cake Motorcycles’ Kalk OR, seem to just be popping out left and right. Electric Motion, EM for […]
Man caught on camera breaking into Rock Island garage and stealing a vintage bike
A garage in Rock Island on 15th Street was broken into this weekend. The homeowner provided surveillance of a man breaking down the side door and taking off with a vintage bike. Shane Brown was enjoying a quiet night on his couch watching TV when he heard a loud bang. […]
Fall Classic mountain bike race canceled
Sam O’Keefe of Breckenridge rides singletrack during the September 2019 Fall Classic 30-mile mountain bike race. O’Keefe took third place with a time of 2:21:25 on the 4,800-foot elevation-gain course.Photo from John Hanson Maverick Sports Promotions has canceled this month’s Fall Classic mountain bike race, an annual end-of-summer staple for […]
Tribeca Citizen | Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses
In a classic case of bureaucracy getting in the way of policy, no progress has been made on the Citi Bike station on Duane, even after a Department of Transportation rep was on a Zoom call with CB1 and neighbors to address the issue. And I had to switch from […]
Gemma Atkinson answers back after getting ‘grief’ for allowing her daughter near exercise bike
Gemma Atkinson received messages ‘giving her grief’ after sharing a video of her daughter standing near her while she pedalled an exercise bike. Fitness fanatic Gemma shared the video on Instagram of one-year-old Mia standing up while holding and playing with a toy as the doting mum used a fan-assisted […]
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Custom Race Bike
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a looker even in factory-fresh form. But the folks at the factory wanted to bring something more apt for the Bike Shed festival which was held last year and among the three machines they got along was a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 […]
5 reasons these Washington mountain bike trails are worth the ferry fee
TACOMA, Wash. – Vashon Island and bikes go together like chains and sprockets. © Craig Hill/Tacoma News Tribune/TNS The new Dockton Forest mountain bike trails are located on the Maury Island side of Quartermaster Harbor. The quiet, hilly roads of the island and its conjoined neighbor, Maury Island, have long […]
Police Asking For Help In Unique Stolen Bike Case
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020, 5:34 pm By: Caleigh Bourgeois OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City police are asking for help solving a unique stolen bicycle case. “I have such faith in in people. I just don’t know how people do bad things,” victim, Tricia Naifeh-Parker said. Surveillance footage shows a suspect […]
Indian Joins Up With Bike Shed For Apparel Collection
Last week Indian Motorcycle announced a collaboration with London’s iconic Bike Shed Motorcycle Club to launch a lineup of lifestyle apparel. The threads purportedly celebrate ” motorcycles, motorcycle culture, and the soon-to-open Bike Shed Los Angeles destination.” © Provided by Motorcycle Cruiser Go Takamine is helping launch the exclusive BSMC […]
Sia Shares New Song ‘Riding on My Bike’
For anyone looking for some new music to that’s great for the whole family, Sia has gotten you covered. Her new song, “Riding on My Bike,” just released today (Aug. 21). The sing-song piano-driven children’s tune effortlessly shows Sia’s affinity towards the carefree, fun and whimsical. The message is simple. […]
Indian Motorcycle and Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Partner With Exclusive Apparel Collection
Two Passion-Fueled Motorcycle Brands Celebrate the Soon-to-Open Bike Shed Los Angeles Destination Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and London’s iconic Bike Shed Motorcycle Club today announced a collaboration to launch an exclusive lineup of lifestyle apparel. Designed in celebration of motorcycles, motorcycle culture, and the soon-to-open Bike Shed Los […]
How to Buy a Bike in the Middle of the Largest Shortage in US History
The United States is facing its first bicycle shortage in nearly half a century. © Getty Images Bike-shortage-covid The last time Americans were in such a frenzy to get their hands on a pair of handlebars was in the early 1970s, on the heels of the first major environmentalist movement. […]
Lyft tests unlimited Citi Bike rides for Pink subscribers
Would ‘free’ Citi Bike rentals sway you on Lyft’s Pink subscription service? That’s what the Uber rival is testing with a new pilot program in New York City. Starting this week, select Lyft customers — including those who are yet to try Pink — will be offered two-month access to […]
The Best Repair Stands for Every Type of Bike and Maintenance
Photo credit: Staff From Bicycling Even though bike shops have been deemed an essential business during the pandemic, that doesn’t necessarily mean your local shop is open or that the line to get your bike serviced isn’t weeks long. Besides the bonus of staying safe at home, repairing your own […]
‘Fix your bike’ vouchers launch, as cycling to be prescribed on NHS
A government scheme offering £50 bike repair vouchers will launch in England on Tuesday as part of plans to boost cycling and walking. An initial 50,000 vouchers will be made available online later in the day on a first-come, first-served basis. The prime minister also announced that access to bikes […]