Europe Gets the Electric-Solar Blues
Demonstrating true innovation and a passion for sustainability that's unfortunately not mirrored by their American counterparts, European car makers Pininfarina and Bollore have created a hybrid...
View ArticleVolkswagen’s New Electric Bike to Shorten Car Trips
Volkswagen unveiled a new concept bike at Auto China 2010. The Bik.e is designed to fold down to the size of a car's spare tire, making it easy to tote in your vehicle. The idea is that folks who...
View ArticleSafety is Key to True Walkability
We can talk about urban density, city planning, and walkability all we want. If folks don't feel safe, it's going to be much harder to get them out of their cars. The other day, I was walking through...
View ArticleNew Smart Wheel Makes Cycling Easier
Ever huffed and puffed your way up a steep hill, or worse yet had to hop off and walk your bike because pedaling just wasn't cutting it on that incline? A new smart wheel might mean the end of those...
View ArticleUrban Cycling Etiquette
Cycling is a great way to stay fit, save money, and reduce carbon emissions. Unfortunately, whether you're commuting to work or running errands on the weekend, interacting with cars on the road is...
View ArticleReader Tips: Cycling Etiquette
We talked not too long ago about how cycling etiquette can make the road safer for bikes and for drivers, and you guys had some great comments to add! Commenter Ian Bicking said: There’s reasonable...
View ArticleBike Valet Puts Cyclists First
Have you ever ridden your bike to an event only to find that there's nowhere to lock it up? Bike valets to the rescue! I spotted this bike valet service at Atlanta's Sweetwater 420 Fest. My husband...
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