For most seasoned utility cyclists, it is generally easy to be a utility cyclist at home. You know the roads, you know where you are going, you know the best routes, you know where to grab a bite to eat or a coffee, you know where to get groceries. You have every detail figured out so that you can maximize your time and make your utility cycling experience enjoyable. But when utility cyclists venture away from the comforts of home, a whole new set of challenges and obstacles to overcome can present themselves. Therefore, this post is dedicated to helping you be a utility cyclist wherever you go. It is part of our larger group of posts dedicated to general bicycle transportation. Header image source – TreeHugger.
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Reading about legislation is generally only slightly more exciting than watching paint dry, but there are some pieces of knowledge that are important for all utility cyclists to understand to ride safely. First, I should point out that laws pertaining to cyclists on the road vary from state to state. As with automobile traffic codes, [...]
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Using their bodies and their bicycles, groups of people all over the world organize and pedal to support and defend a multitude of political causes. Riding a bicycle for transportation, for deliveries and for recreation is an obvious solution to many of society’s most considerable issues, and political activism through bicycles has become more prevalent [...]
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Over the past few months, I have been slowly putting together a series on the new Google Bike-There Feature, which was released in March of 2010. Part I of the series reviewed the overall application, how it works, and some of its advantages and disadvantages. Part II discussed various online options for mapping bike routes [...]
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Austin, Texas has beckoned me for many years in the form of a college friend who has made Austin her home. And in those years, the only footprints I’ve left in Texas have been carbon–airport layovers, and marathon road trips (where the state was regarded as an enormous obstacle between me and my ultimate destination).
Austin [...]
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Urban Trails and Bike Paths, Safe Alternatives or Hidden Perils?
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Adam Cornette.
For many utility (and recreational) cyclists, urban trails and paved bike paths are a welcome alternative to riding and commuting on the street with motor traffic. Bike paths can provide worry-free riding away from the woes of unaware motorists. As a child, I first learned how to ride a bike on the [...]
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Food delivery by bicycle is a growing trend in progressive urban areas. In cities like Portland, San Diego and New York City, where local restaurants and food culture are an integral aspect of the cityscape, there is a need to seek out methods of delivery that are more efficient than the traditional sedan with [...]
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On a recent trip to San Diego, CA, for a conference, I was impressed with the enormous number of pedicabs that were carting people around. As a result, I decided it was high time to write a post dedicated to the versatile, human-powered form of transportation that is the cycle rickshaw or pedicab. When we [...]
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In March 2010, Revolution Cycles, an independent bicycle retailer in the DC metro area, opened its fifth location. This new shop, the City Hub, is no ordinary bike shop, however. After more than a decade of success in traditional bicycle retail with Revolution Cycles, owners Mike Hamannwright and Santiago “Pinkey” Gonzalez decided to venture into [...]
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What to Wear: Bike Commuting Clothing Essentials
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Carrying Your Stuff: Bicycle Bags and Racks
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Parcel Delivery By Bike
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Running Errands by Bike
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Analysis of Google's Bike-There Feature: Part I
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Thoughts on Re-Imaging the Bicycle
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General Bicycle Transportation
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Bicycle Rush Hour
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Search and Rescue Bike Services
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Bike Share in Tucson, AZ
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