Wheels
The Good Bike project is awesome. Based in Toronto, its mission is to turn abandoned bikes into public works of art. According to Treehugger, The Good Bike began when a local woman spray painted a left bike and planted greenery in its front basket. The fact that the city ticketed… Read the rest
Thanks to Osprey Packs and Red Reel Video Media for making this beautiful short about what some people do to get around, instead of driving.
What do you do to get to where you need to be… instead of driving?… Read the rest
Polystyrene has ruled the helmet market for decades, but, according to designer Anirudha Rao, plastic simply isn’t the best way to go. Enter Kranium helmets, created by Rao and made out of cardboard, which he says fit the user’s head better, absorb more impact and last longer. From the Kranium… Read the rest
The Japanese Design Film STORE MUU has created what Treehugger is calling “The Drive-Thru For Cyclists.” Its official name is the “Pit In,” deemed so by the design firm that created it. Whatever you want to call it, the contraption is devised so that bicycle commuters can have an easy,… Read the rest
The above video is a slideshow from Diane Meyer’s “Without a Car” project, for which she photographed Los Angeles citizens who live and travel without a car to call their own. Meyer’s project is featured in the May/June issue of Orion magazine.
About the project, from the Orion website:
“In … Read the rest
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have found that rodents exposed to motorized vehicle emissions showed signs of brain damage. Specifically, the mice involved in the study showed signs of memory loss and Alzheimer’s after being exposed to these emissions.
Study researchers took samples from the 110 Freeway… Read the rest
If you’ve ever wanted to try dog mushing from the convenience of your own backyard, a man by the name of Mark Schuette has just the thing for you. With his uniquely crafted devices, you can ride a bike, scooter or skateboard with the help of up to four of… Read the rest
In less than two weeks from today, Timbuk2–recognized as the pioneer of the modern messenger bag–will launch one of San Francisco’s first bike share programs.
On April 25th, Timbuk2′s retail store in Hayes Valley, SF, will begin offering visitors–travelers and locals alike–with free access to a bike and all the… Read the rest
The Voltitude–a folding electric bike–isn’t actually manufactured by the same company that makes the Swiss Army Knife, but its concept and look were… Read the rest inspired by the famous folding tool.
This electric bike prototype weighs about 50 pounds, runs 55 inches from wheel to wheel, and can be folded into a
Cycle Dog is a Portland-based company that creates dog collars and leashes out of used bike tire inner tubing. Because of its flexibility and durability, inner tubing makes for great repurposed collars and leashes. The company collects used, unwanted tubing from local bike retailers, as well as individuals and cycle… Read the rest
