Welcome to fair weather bike commuters

Published / by Richard Masoner / 10 Comments on Welcome to fair weather bike commuters

Jonathan at SFist writes: We were there through the bitter season–the mud, the rain, the cold, the mid-afternoon sunsets. With dripping, grime-streaked rain gear covering our heels and neckties, we rode our rusting, filthy commuter bikes to the Caltrain station all through the winter, a sweaty, soggy bunch, smelling of mildew and Tri-Flow. And now, […]

Bikes Belong Awards $44,200 in Grants for Recreation Projects

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Bikes Belong is celebrating the joy of cycling and trailbuilding this spring by awarding six recreation-focused grants to grassroots groups across the country. The projects—all made possible by dedicated volunteers—include a riverfront path, a freeride trail, a BMX freestyle park, and some really sweet backcountry singletrack. From all of us at Bikes Belong, enjoy the […]

In the news: Bike shops report strong sales

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Teacher Joyce McCusker of Herndon, Va., owns a bicycle for the first time in years. She bought it last month and uses it to make the eight-mile trip home from work. Bicycle shops across the country are reporting strong sales so far this year, and more people are bringing in bikes that have been idled […]