Colorado Bike Retailer Hosts Staff of U.S. Senator
December 18, 2018
In early November, Wheat Ridge Cyclery hosted members from the staff of U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO). The Denver-area bike shop is known for its wide-ranging inventory, selling everything from cruisers to highly technical mountain bikes. Gardner’s staff — including Regional Director Annie Larson ...
Chasing Youth (on an eMTB)
December 12, 2018
When I started coaching high school mountain bike racing, I was 39 and fairly fast. I could keep the elite high school riders in my sights. Nine years later, with more coaching wisdom, experience and patience than ever, I can’t even ride alongside half the team to offer advice or keep riders within ...
Mobility for All
December 11, 2018
Most Americans drive cars to work only to sit at a desk all day with little activity required. No wonder we don’t get enough exercise. This has been true for a long time, but there is a solution, and it’s linked to infrastructure. Instead of trying to figure out when and how to get to the gym more o ...
Empowering Veterans Through Outdoor Recreation
December 6, 2018
UPDATE: In September 2020, amid hyper-partisan divide and national unrest, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act as part of a broader package addressing veterans' health and well-being. PeopleForBikes, along with our partners in recreation and vet ...
Pittsburgh Youth Host Solidarity Ride Following Tree of Life shooting
December 5, 2018
On Sunday, November 18, twelve members of Congregation Dor Hadash and 6 members of the Pittsburgh Youth Leadership group set out for a 60-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Connellsville on the Great Allegheny Passage. Our fearless leader, Mark, assured us it was only 50 miles, the wind would be at o ...
Pros Dish the Dirt on Winter Bike Racing
November 30, 2018
Thanksgiving is past, holiday decorations brighten dark winter days, snow dusts towns across the nation — and many bike riders are hanging up their helmets and spandex for the season. But for some bike racers, the fun is just beginning: Cyclocross season is in full swing and landmark mountain bike e ...
European Strategies on Rural Memphis Streets
November 21, 2018
Going to the Netherlands on a study tour to learn about bike infrastructure is exciting and inspiring. At times, it’s also overwhelming — especially when the infrastructure at home seems far from ideal. How do you even start making improvements? ...
A New Racing Class
November 20, 2018
For mountain bikers who want to compete, half the challenge is choosing which races to do. From the local XC series to multi-day stage races abroad, there are disciplines and a destinations for every rider. Electric mountain bike (eMTB) options are also beginning to appear on the race calendar: a se ...
In Providence, City Development Relies on Bikes
November 20, 2018
Cities evolve. Like people, they grow and change. Providence, Rhode Island, is one place undergoing serious and exciting changes, many of which have to do with bike infrastructure and bike sharing. ...
Call for Submissions: America’s Best New Bikeways of 2018
November 15, 2018
Cities are dynamic entities. If you look at photos from 100 years ago, most city streets have undergone serious transformation. While preserving history is important, places also need revisions and revitalization to accommodate modern populations. ...
PeopleForBikes — and public lands, too
November 12, 2018
You won’t be surprised to learn that the PeopleForBikes team is comprised of bike enthusiasts who love to ride scenic roads, explore mountain trails and venture into the backcountry. It also shouldn’t come as a surprise that our love of bikes goes hand in hand with a passion for the outdoors. Our co ...
What the 2018 Midterm Elections Mean for Colorado’s Transportation Funding
November 8, 2018
In Denver, there’s good news for bike riders ...
Virginia’s Fastest-Growing County Makes Room for Bicycles
November 7, 2018
fficially, Loudoun County’s motto, “I byde my time,” comes from the family coat of arms of John Campbell, the fourth Earl of Loudoun and a commander of British forces in North America. Until recently, it was also a fitting description of the region’s approach to bike infrastructure. ...
Seven Ways to Maintain Your Bike Fitness This Winter
November 1, 2018
When snow-packed roads and single-digit temperatures keep you off your bike, maintaining fitness requires some creativity. We’ve compiled our favorite ways to raise your heart rate and get your legs moving during the chilliest parts of the year. ...
A bipartisan effort to increase funding for recreational trails
November 1, 2018
This post was originally released by the Coalition for Recreational Trails. ...
Cities on the Rise
October 23, 2018
A handful of U.S. cities consistently top the bike-friendly rankings, but some unexpected places are also rising through the ranks. A pack of upstart cities — including Memphis, Tennessee; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Ferndale, Michigan — are speeding toward better biking futures and could challenge bette ...
From Mentee to Mentor: Lauren Hall Reflects on Her Professional Cycling Career
October 10, 2018
Lauren Hall didn’t grow up with a bike, and didn’t get into cycling until after college. Her first exposure to professional riding came as a result of some crafty Googling by a friend, who found a team offering guests spots for a race. Though Hall entered the sport through a less traditional avenue ...
Racing in Dara-e Azhdahar: Mountain Biking Gains Popularity in Afghanistan
October 5, 2018
At 8,300 feet above sea level, the yellow-rock canyons of Dara-e Azhdahar (“Dragon Valley”) provide a stark yet stunning backdrop for visitors in the Bamiyan Province of central Afghanistan. Last Friday, Sept. 28, locals gathered in the canyon to watch one of the country’s first-ever mountain bike r ...
Taking the Scenic Route: Long-Distance E-Bike Adventures
October 4, 2018
Pedaling along city paths or winding country roads, bicycle tourists are rewarded with unique vantage points and stunning views — it’s a travel experience unlike any other. And, as networks of bike trails continue to expand and connect, more journeys destinations than ever are safely accessible by b ...
America’s Best Medium Cities for Biking
October 2, 2018
Some of the very best cities for bicycling in the nation are relatively compact —that’s one of the findings from the PlacesForBikes City Ratings, a data-driven comparison of cities based on factors such as the connectivity of their networks, cities’ investment in growing bicycling, ridership and saf ...