Quantcast

Stories from EcoVelo

  1. Bike Commuting 101: The Bare Necessities

    EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012

    New bike commuters tell us they have a hard time locating the basic information they need to get started among the more advanced and esoteric material on EcoVelo. I can't imagine why; the site only contains 1,997 posts and 17,425… Full Story »

  2. Bike Commuting 101: Route Planning

    EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012

    ItAaas not unusual for beginning bike commuters to make the mistake of hopping on their new bike and riding the same routes they were taking by car. Major automobile commute routes are often the most dangerous and least enjoyable routes… Full Story »

  3. Bike Commuting 101: Locking Strategies

    EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012

    Bike commuters must often leave their bikes unattended for extended periods during the workday, providing ample opportunity for bike thieves to do their work. Storing your bike within a secure area is always best, but when a bike must be… Full Story »

  4. Bike Commuting 101: Lights

    EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012

    California vehicle code mandates that any bike operated in darkness is required to have a front headlight that emits a white beam visible from 300 feet and a red rear reflector that's visible from 500 feet when illuminated by motor… Full Story »

  5. Bike Commuting 101: A Basic Tool Kit

    EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012

    Bicycles are remarkably reliable vehicles that require very little in the way of maintenance. They rarely break down at the roadside, and even in the unlikely event of a mechanical failure, they can often be repaired in a few minutes… Full Story »

  6. Bike Commuting 101: Rain Riding

    EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012

    ItAaas inevitable that year-round bike commuters will have to deal with rain at some point. The good news is that riding in the rain doesn't have to be a miserable experience, and with a little preparation and the right attitude,… Full Story »

  7. Bicycle Commuter Profile: Tomio

    EcoVelo &bull Dec 27, 2011

    Name: Tomio Location: Seattle, WA Started bike commuting: 2009 Commute distance (one way): 4.5 miles Describe your commute: Mostly flat on an multi-use path. Describe your bike and accessories: Gunnar Sport with Ultegra components, bar end shifters, brooks saddle, VO… Full Story »

  8. Bicycle Commuter Profile: Forrest Halford

    EcoVelo &bull Dec 27, 2011

    Name: Forrest Halford Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Started bike commuting: 11/2003 Commute distance (one way): 4.7 miles Describe your commute: The first mile runs to work (and the last one home) runs along the Barren River in Bowling Green, and… Full Story »

  9. Bicycle Commuter Profile: Bob Gravenor

    EcoVelo &bull Dec 27, 2011

    Name: Bob Gravenor Location: Co.Kildare, Ireland Started bike commuting: 2011 Commute distance (one way): 8.5 miles Describe your commute: First 4 miles narrow rural roads, then 1/2m through a town centre. onto a train to dublin, then take on the… Full Story »

  10. Bicycle Commuter Profile: Vito

    EcoVelo &bull Dec 27, 2011

    Name: Vito Location: Melbourne, Australia Started bike commuting: 2006 Commute distance (one way): 22.5kms Describe your commute: My commute includes mainly on road, with and without bike lanes, and bicycle/shared path. Melbourne is quite a good city for cycling with… Full Story »

Authenticating User
Loading Global Loud3r Profile