Winter Inspiration: Clever Words and Raw Sounds

bicycle diaries coverIt's not easy for me to keep a positive outlook through the winter. With ten hours of daylight each day and the majority of those spent inside in front of a computer. Beside creating my own music, I search for ways to keep my mind entertained after I bike home in the dark with eyes seemingly fixed to the illuminated area of my headlight, hoping deer are not suddenly going to appear in it.

Secure Bike Parking for Downtown Pittsburgh

pittsburgh secure bike parkingA new facility in downtown Pittsburgh offers secure indoor bicycle parking. A giant bicycle painted on a bright-green backdrop on the Century Building marks the spot where where two green shipping containers offer bicycle commuters secure parking spaces for their steeds.

Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: 2010 Benchmarking Report

bicycling and walking benchmark report 2010Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: 2010 Benchmarking Report is an essential resource and tool for government officials, advocates, and those working to promote bicycling and walking. The Benchmarking Project is an on-going effort to collect and analyze data on bicycling and walking in all 50 states and the 51 largest U.S. cities.

Sidi Amazing Shoe Story Contest

sidi amazing shoe story contestIn celebration of Sidi's 50th Anniversary, the venerable shoe company wants to hear some amazing stories about riders and their Sidis. Top prize package includes a pair of Sidi shoes, a Look 556 bike with SRAM Rival components and Look Keo pedals.

Tell your story in 350 words or less. Or write a poem. If you'd like, include a photo of yourself and your Sidis. Or just your Sidis. Get creative.

Bicycle Times Review: Soma Fabrications Double Cross DC

bicycle times review soma fabrications double cross dcWhile most bike companies are fighting over a small segment of the race-driven cycling market, Soma Fabrications has used the inspiration of everyday cyclists to create practical and simple products.

Trek District - On Test

trek district

Most of the bikes I own are quite understated aesthetically. Which makes my affection for the District a bit of an oddity to me.

Seriously, look at all that orange. I love it, but I feel like I should be all grouchy about it.

Hiding under that natty pants guard is a Gates Caron Belt Drive. The future of commuter bicycle drivetrains? Too soon to tell, but the lack of mess and maintance is nothing to complain about.