BIKES

Cannondale's Adventure Neo Is a Preview of the Versatile and Accessible Future of E-Bikes

We spoke with Cannondale project manager Nina Baum to learn more about the company's new Adventure Neo e-bike and the state of the industry as a whole.

The “Hendrick’s High Wheel” Is a Cheeky Victorian Version of the Modern Stationary Bike

Victorian penny-farthings weren’t exactly optimized for exercise—neither is the Hendrick’s High Wheel.

Sometimes bad jokes can be for a good cause.

A Man Cycled More Than 2500 Miles From Poo Poo Point, Washington, to Pee Pee Creek, Ohio

How far would you go for a cheap joke? One guy cycled 69 miles a day for over a month. But he had reasons beyond a punchline.

These Simple Bike Reflectors Offer 360-Degree Visibility to Keep Riders Safe at Night

The FLECTR 360 WING wants to make sure your nighttime bike rides safe by offering visibility from all angles.

This Modular Bike Goes From Stroller to Trike to Two-Wheeler as Your Child Grows

This is the only bike your kid will need.

Mountable Laserlight Projector Creates a Personal Bike Lane for Cyclists

It's an innovative—and hands-free—way to let drivers (and pedestrians) know you're coming.

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How a Makeshift Bicycle Saved Curious George From the Nazis

The real-life tale of how the beloved children's book character came to be rivals any movie.

The Netherlands Is Paving Its Roads With Recycled Toilet Paper

A Dutch bike lane paved with recycled toilet paper is the first of its kind in the world.

The Morpher Bike Helmet Folds Flat to Fit in Your Bag

The product was developed to save lives.

To Get Women to Bike More, Build Better Bike Lanes

Women are much more likely to bike in neighborhoods with good bike infrastructure, a new study found.

This Elevator Alternative Would Let You Bike Up Skyscrapers

This gives the phrase "biking to work" a new meaning.

This Dutch Manufacturer Will Track Down Your Stolen Bike—and If They Can't, They'll Replace It for Free

VanMoof's SmartBike has a GSM tracking device embedded in the frame, allowing the company to locate pilfered rides.

This Bike Map Shows You Where It's Safe to Ride

Mapzen's bike map grades a city's bike lane safety in tiers from safest to least safe.

Oakland's First All-Black, All-Harley Biker Club

They called themselves the East Bay Dragons.

Opening Your Car Door Like the Dutch Do Can Save Cyclists' Lives

The "Dutch Reach" forces drivers to check for incoming cyclists before a collision occurs.

Arlington National Cemetery Bans Bikes And Pets

Service animals and working military dogs are still permitted, as are authorized visitors on bicycles.

A Smelly Bike Locks Drives Thieves Away By Making Them Vomit

If someone does try to steal your bike, they're in for a horrifying surprise.

Want to Avoid Shipping Damages? Pretend the Package Is a TV

With a clever disguise, Dutch bicycle manufacturer VanMoof has reduced wear and tear on U.S. orders by 70 to 80 percent.

Swedish Apartment Building Prioritizes Bikes Over Cars

Cykelhuset is an avid biker's dream home.

A City-Wide Bike Lane May Soon Stretch Across Berlin

It's being described as “a piece of Copenhagen in Berlin.”

How Cities Are Using Data Collection Apps to Improve Bike Path Designs

Route-tracking apps allow urban planners to make changes based on the real experiences of bicyclists and pedestrians.

Biking May Increase Life Expectancy, Study Finds

Every additional hour of biking correlated to approximately one hour added to a person’s life expectancy.

New Research Shows the Surprising Reasons Bike Sharing Is So Safe

Fatality rates for cyclists in U.S. bike share programs aren't just low—they're nonexistent.

Some cities are friendlier to bicyclists than others.

15 of the World’s Most Bike-Friendly Cities

Biking is a great way to stay active and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some cities that are actively encouraging this green mode of transportation.