The shocking statistic that might surprise you: the average American bike commuter travels just 5.5 miles to work, yet 52% of all car trips in the US are under 2 miles! That’s according to new data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and it reveals a massive opportunity for more people to ditch their cars…
Did you know that nearly 1 million people bike to work every morning, and the largest percentage of bike commuters in the United States in Portland with a whopping 22,000. Who am I? My name is Caleb Toliver! I’ve been urban cyclist for 4 – 5 years, and over the past 3, I’ve became the…
Introduction Did you know that regular bike commuters have a 45% lower risk of developing cancer and are on average 4.6 pounds lighter than car-commuters? I’ve been commuting by bike for over five years now, and the transformation in my life has been nothing short of remarkable! From saving bills to dropping weight, or conquering…
Getting Started Picture this: You’re gliding through morning traffic, bypassing gridlock while getting your daily exercise. Sounds ideal, right? But anyone who’s tried commuting by bike knows the inconvenience of having a bike without a basket, backpack, lock, mirrors or other gear that can help you swiftly move through vehicular traffic. People forget about this…
Did you know that over 2 million bikes are stolen in North America each year? That’s one bike every 30 seconds! As urban cycling continues to grow in popularity, so does the unfortunate reality of bike theft. I’m almost lucky I’ve never had my bike stolen as all I had was some weak bike combination…
Did you know over half of cyclist fatalities occur at dusk, dawn, or night? To call myself a night biker is an understatement to the amount of times I’ve come from the airport on bike, school, logging hundreds of miles after sunset, I’ve learned that visibility isn’t just about safety—it’s about survival! Personally I love…
I love urban cycling; yet the task of getting around in a congested area becomes very common especially here in Florida. Now everything is a strategy and mindset, but not a risk and everyone can apply these cycling solutions to their day to day. I’ll tell you how to confidently tackle the biggest bike commuting…
Urban cycling isn’t just an environmentally conscious choice – it’s a powerful way to transform your financial future while navigating city life. As urban areas become increasingly congested and costly, bicycles offer a compelling solution for both your wallet and well being. Let’s explore the substantial economic benefits of choosing two wheels over four. Direct…
Introduction I love Cargo cycling and it is far more than just an enigma coming out of thin air. As someone who has approached cycling in different ways, I’ve found cargo bikes in urban transportation settings to be a more productive and practical in daily life. I’ve been cycling so many times and the pain…
Look guys, I’ve been biking for the past 3 years consistently and still didn’t plan my bike routes well… What’s up with that? I found when I first started biking, I would follow the directions of the map tool to a T and that was my worst mistake. The quality of the bike route, amount…