May 11, 2012 | Bike Racing, Events, Lifestyle |
May is a great month for cycling – not just because the weather has finally warmed up and dried out in most of the country, but because some of the biggest, most prestigious bike races (outside of the Tour de France) take place in This Sunday, May 13th, the 7th...
May 10, 2012 | Commute, Events, Maintenance |
As we know, May is National Bike Month here in the U.S. (in Canada, with its later spring, it’s June), and the coming week (May 14-18) is Bike to Work Week, which culminates on May 18, with Bike to Work Day. Throughout the week, look for specially themed bike events,...
May 9, 2012 | Activism, Events |
In anticipation of Bike to Work Day next Friday, the League of American Bicyclists, the advocacy group behind National Bike Month here in the U.S. has designated today, May 9, as Bike to School Day. Encouraging kids to ride to school is a great way to expose them to...
May 4, 2012 | Activism, Commute, Events |
Last night, MassBike, a statewide bicycle advocacy organization in Massachusetts, hosted its annual Bike Night. This year’s theme was “Beyond the Spandex” and showcased bikes, accessories, and apparel, with a focus on bikes as commuter vehicles and...
May 2, 2012 | Commute, Events, General |
Looking for a way to motivate yourself to ride this spring and summer? Check out the National Bike Challenge, sponsored by Bikes Belong, the League of American Bicyclists, and Kimberly-Clark. It runs from May through August, you can join as an individual, with a team...
May 1, 2012 | Activism, Events |
Ever since 1956, the League of American Bicyclists has designated May as National Bike Month. This means that, throughout the month of May, you should be keeping an eye out for special bike-themed events in your area – rides, maintenance and safety classes, film...
