bike commuting

Not that any Wend readers need motivation to get out of the car and onto their human powered wheels (or feet)… but, hopefully this cartoon (or at least its message) will spread far and wide and change will start to take place. After all, according to Grist, we are responsible… Read the rest

I shared this terrific Elizabeth West quote in a WendMag blog post back in January (“Bicycle Quotes: The Greatest Words Ever Spilt About the Greatest Machine Ever Built”):

“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the … Read the rest

You don’t always have to wear bright spandex and the most expensive of cycling shoes if you’re a bike commuter, in fact there’s something to be said for those people who incorporate some style into their daily commute. If you need proof, just look at the other side of the… Read the rest

If you haven’t been paying attention, bike commuting is hot. With the communal conscience focused on environmental footprints, an economic recession and even health, commuting by bike is both eco, frugal and good for you. But in many circles there is still an underlying idea that bike commuting is only… Read the rest