There are many different factors to take into consideration when deciding how you’re going to commute to work – the time required, your monthly costs, as well as health and environmental benefits. So what is the best way to commute? Check out the infographic below for some insight into the [...]

Just last week we shared about the recent  Canadian study which found that cyclists who do not wear helmets are three times as likely to die of a head injury than cyclists who do wear helmets, reported in the Globe and Mail. “Helmets save lives,” said lead researcher Dr. Nav Persaud, a family physician [...]

If you’re like me and own a bike, but are terrified to ride it on city streets, this may interest you. A unique idea is currently being tossed around by a landscape architect in London. According to the Daily Mail, Sam Martin gave up cycling in London because he found [...]

Cycling holidays are growing in popularity. It is a great way of keeping ourselves fit and healthy and is good for the environment by reducing our transport emissions. Of course it also gives us the chance to see and explore the world, learn about other cultures and come face to [...]

New and exciting modes of transport are being developed that use a very old invention, the bicycle. Electric bikes as a mode of transport within urban environments is now a booming industry. This article will take a look at the economic and environmental benefits of this mode of transport and [...]

The Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC) returns to its ancestral home in Yorkshire this weekend to take in the sights and sounds of England’s historic city, starting from York Racecourse (less than a mile from the railway station) and venturing forth into the beautiful countryside. The York Cycle Show features organised [...]

Yes, it’s true – bikes are not only great for your health and for clearing up traffic-clogged cities, they are also great for cutting down carbon emissions and overall helping the environment. While these general ideas aren’t news to anyone, have you ever wondered what the cold-hard facts are when [...]

When we think of bamboo, most minds will drift towards a cute mental image of a Panda having a good chew on this wood-like food. Other than feeding Pandas, bamboo is commonly used as a decorative material to create things like flooring and rugs, but you may be surprised to [...]

The annual Wörthersee Tour in southern Austria attracts observers interested in the latest from Audi, VW and other regional manufacturers. Audi used the 2012 Wörthersee Tour to highlight a prototype electric bike aimed toward urban riders as well as outdoor lovers. This all-electric bicycle features a 530Wh lithium-ion battery and [...]

Biking has been a popular mode of transportation since the late 19th century. Oddly, however, the majority of Americans have never really embraced the bike as a suitable commuting method. Part of this is due to the sheer expansiveness of American cities. With many people living in suburbs and working [...]