It turns out the gasoline demand does have some elasticity, even outside of the context of large natural disasters. In California, gasoline is now about 50 cents more expensive than a year ago, and gasoline consumption has dropped 4% over the past year in California. That never happens outside of natural disasters, but it looks […]
Get ’em while they’re hot — 700 x 35 Innova studded tires from AE Bike for $24, March 4 & 5 only. Innova studded tires have a reputation for losing their studs, and the center-mounted studs wear out quickly. Still, the price can be tempting for somebody who wants to give studded tires a try. […]
Seen at the Heaviest Bike. Related here, here, and here. See also this desperate plea: I am a college student and am in desperate need of some gas money. If I give plasma the blood bank here they will pay me $50.00. My girlfriend says its stupid but I am litterally running my car on […]
“Mental and unsafe for cyclists.” That’s what this article says about cycling in Moscow, Russia (Via Warren): [Downtown Moscow authorities] envisage the introduction of bicycle [parking lots] around the center of the city and at metro stations. “There are 3.5 million people in the Central Administrative District,” said a spokesperson, “all coming to work into […]
Summit fever is rising! The League of American Bicyclists reports that over 500 participants are now registered for the weekend, with company presidents, national press, strong local advocates—and an impressive array of speakers scheduled to appear. In addition to the festivities of the National Bike Summit—from the opening dinner with National Park Service Director Mary […]
It’s for motorcycles, but perhaps the idea can be adapted to cyclists. Wheelman tells us about the Roof R06 Bamboo motorcycle helmet from French designer Claude Morin. This limited edition bamboo bike helmet is made of braided bamboo fiber and meets the European E22-05 helmet safety standard. Treehugger mentioned this last August, but I usually […]