Rust can absolutely destroy your bicycle so that is unusable. When corrosive materials and oxygen interact with metal it can cause a chemical breakdown that we call rust. Water, salt, and other materials can cause any exposed metal on your bike to rust. Rust can quickly spread and eat away at metal, and do permanent …
Over the last few years, folding bikes have grown in popularity. As bike manufacturers have made better and better folding bikes there’s been an increase in cyclists purchasing them. According to market analysts, the folding bike industry will continue to grow until 2028. Cyclists (especially commuters) are realizing there are benefits to owning a bicycle …
This is Vernon from Northwestern Indiana in the United States. He’s a regular bike commuter who volunteered to share about his experience bike commuting. Enjoy this highlight of another regular bike commuter! As a reminder – if you’re a regular bike commuter who would like to be featured on the website. Contact me by email. …
My wife and I love to ride bicycles around town. We take them to get groceries, go for leisurely rides together on the bike trail, and even commute to work. She loves to ride her bicycle, but was unsure of whether she would be able to continue to ride when we found out she was …
There are a variety of bicycles these days each made for a specific purpose. Bicycles that are perfect for mountain, others for road, some for gravel, and others for commuting. Some bicycle companies hone in and focus on manufacturing one type of bicycle while other bike brands vary their product line. Bicycle brands have different …
This is Beth and she has one of the best jobs ever. Her role as a community cycling development officer is to oversee programs in her region that promote and encourage people to get outside and ride their bikes! Seriously – this sounds like an amazing job. She not only promotes cycling, but also enjoys …
Once you begin riding your bicycle around town you’ll quickly learn that you need to have a method to carry your stuff. There are multiple ways (panniers, backpacks, straps, racks, etc.) to carry your groceries, work supplies, etc., but one of the classic and cheapest methods is to attach a milk crate to your bike. …
Unfortunately, bikes are easily stolen. If they’re not locked down then anyone can jump on the saddle and pedal away. I once witnessed a woman cyclist sitting down at a bench eating a sandwich. Next to her was a beautiful road bike leaning against the bench. Out of nowhere a man snatched her bike, jumped …
Commuting to work is terrible when you’ve got to sit in traffic to get there. One of the many benefits of bike commuting is that you can cut right through grid locked traffic. This is Caryl from Tuscaloosa, Alabama who started bike commuting to turn her horrible work commute into something she enjoys. Here’s her …
One problem every bike commuter must solve is where to store their bike and gear once they get to work. Even something like a helmet must be placed somewhere. You could either leave your helmet attached to your bicycle or perhaps bring it with by clipping it to your work bag. Well now there’s a …