Cyclist

The only butt powered bike in history

A wacky trip through bike design history

For over 200 years, since German Inventor Karl von Drais created the Laufmaschine–a pedal-less bicycle precursor for walking faster, thanks to wheels–the bicycle has been a hotbed of innovation history....

A wacky trip through bike design history

For over 200 years, since German Inventor Karl von Drais created the Laufmaschine–a pedal-less bicycle precursor for walking faster, thanks to wheels–the bicycle has been a hotbed of innovation history....

From Clunkers to MTBs: A mountain bike history

From Clunkers to MTBs: A mountain bike history

It was 1982 when I finally took a blowtorch to my bike frame. Not that I disliked my bike–quite the opposite. My Schwinn Varsity 10-speed was my sole source of...

From Clunkers to MTBs: A mountain bike history

It was 1982 when I finally took a blowtorch to my bike frame. Not that I disliked my bike–quite the opposite. My Schwinn Varsity 10-speed was my sole source of...

Four reasons to ride: what type of cyclist are you?

Four reasons to ride: what type of cyclist are ...

By Bob Forgrave It doesn’t matter how far or fast you go; anytime you’re on your bike, it counts as exercise. The question is, what motivates you to get on...

Four reasons to ride: what type of cyclist are ...

By Bob Forgrave It doesn’t matter how far or fast you go; anytime you’re on your bike, it counts as exercise. The question is, what motivates you to get on...

Flattened bike

Great bike. Isn't it time to house-train it?

Your existing bike can fit in 1/2 to 1/3 the space it takes now. And you can make that change in second, with these space-saving accessories.

Great bike. Isn't it time to house-train it?

Your existing bike can fit in 1/2 to 1/3 the space it takes now. And you can make that change in second, with these space-saving accessories.

climbing a steep hill

Motivation for tough hill climbs

It's easy, under those circumstances, to ponder the most basic question of all. Why am I doing this? . . .Well, it turns out there are good reasons for seeking...

Motivation for tough hill climbs

It's easy, under those circumstances, to ponder the most basic question of all. Why am I doing this? . . .Well, it turns out there are good reasons for seeking...

Air station

Why bike tires need air so often. It's about do...

A bike tire will always lose air faster than a car tire. To understand the basic physics, it helps to picture a donut...

Why bike tires need air so often. It's about do...

A bike tire will always lose air faster than a car tire. To understand the basic physics, it helps to picture a donut...