Archive for November, 2007

Weather Channel: Ride your bike in the winter

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The Weather Channel featured this “Ride your bike in the winter” video recently in their Top Stories video section. Weather Channel reporter Jorma Duran visited a Chicago bike shop where they talked about how to keep cycling in the winter. Their tips? Fenders, layering, and lights.
See also Chicago Bike Winter for more Chicago winter [...]

Protect your wheels, seat and bars from theft

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

You may already have a U-Lock, but your bike also faces the danger of having it’s components stolen while it’s locked up. You can fiddle with moving the front wheel and taking the seat with you, but that can be time consuming and annoying.
There is a product on the market that allows you to [...]

Ideas Wanted For Holiday Gift Lists

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. I can’t tell you how relieved my family was when I took up commuting by bicycle. Finally, they had something they could use as a foundation for gift ideas for someone who had been a rather elusive person to buy a present for. So, [...]

Commuting 101: Know the dangers of cycling at night

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

In a recent article at www.seattlepi.com the question is raised:
Night Cycling: Is it Safe?
This time of year many commuters will find themselves commuting in the dark both to and from the office, so the questions is raised… are you in more danger?
The article cites a study that is, unfortunately, almost 15 years old. [...]

More Black Friday Shopping - Salsa Casseroll

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

The Salsa Casseroll Frame and Fork combo is available for 49% off!

For just $289 you’ll get this great commuter setup and all the sizes are currently available.
Here’s the specs…
The versatile Casseroll is a do-it-all frameset. It’s the perfect addition to your quiver, whether it’s your first and only bike, or your tenth. Built for the [...]

Black Friday Shopping

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

As everyone you know is getting up early to frantically shop for that perfect gift - sit back and relax as the boys at Twin Six have you covered! It is my duty as a friend and sponsored rider of Twin Six to announce their Black Friday One Day Sale.

(Yes some people would call [...]