bikes
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
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
Thanks to 53-year-old cyclist Rick Buchanan, who recently tried to ride with a group of friends in Yellowstone National Park, we now know that cycling in Yellowstone simply isn’t allowed during the winter months.
According to Yellowstone Chief Ranger Tim Reid, a bike is not an “approved” means of transportation… Read the rest
It’s Christmas Time in the City. That’s right, the day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of Christmas celebration for many–so if you’re already itching for a way to begin the holidays, get a Christmas tree delivered to your door by TreesByBike.
TreesByBike is a unique local (Portland) collective of bike… Read the rest
In New York, there’s a bit of a battle brewing between bicycle transportation advocates and those who want city streets to remain unchanged. In the last four years, thanks to Mayor Bloomberg’s administration, over 250 miles of bike lanes have been added to the asphalt– to many drivers, pedestrians and… Read the rest
The fish on bikes that overtook the Tauride Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia this September were made out of cardboard, but their message was as real as it gets. The biking fish urged participants and onlookers to respect nature and be aware of environmental issues facing not only Russia, but… Read the rest
In Volume 4 Issue 3 of Wend, we devoted the Greenery section to progressive designs and companies in the bike world. A name that’s practically synonymous with eco-friendly bike designs is Craig Calfee, who built his first bamboo bike in 1996. Since then he has teamed up with Zambikes to… Read the rest
Amsterdam is certainly known for being a cycling hub, and cruising around on two wheels is so popular that the number of bike trips taken by residents recently surpassed those by car. Oh how we love Europeans!
From Bike Europe:
The bicycle is the means of transport used most often … Read the rest
The Hauler, from Lorax Motor Works, might be the next big thing in zero-emissions transportation.
