Transportation | Utility Cycling

The City Hub: People-Managed Bike Share

Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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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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Getting Around by Bicycle

Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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I’m going to especially enjoy writing this post, because the topic is my favorite kind of utility cycling. We have been writing a lot recently about general bicycle transportation, which is distinct from bicycle commuting, as commuting is inherently built around the idea of getting to and from work. General bicycle transportation includes running errands [...]

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Shoes! And pedals.

Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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I love cycling shoes. I feel that I need to be completely forthcoming- I delight in fancy road shoes and Lorica Microfabrics and heel security systems. I admit that I enjoy the aesthetics of cycling shoes, and I also believe that the utility of employing a clipless system for regular bike commuting is substantial. However, [...]

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What to Wear: Bike Commuting Clothing Essentials

Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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What to wear is a question with many answers when it comes to bike commuting. There are many circumstances to consider, including how long your ride is, what kind of changing and/or shower facilities are available at your destination, and what type of weather you’ll experience on your commute. For some resplendently dressed [...]

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Running Errands by Bike

Posted on 17. May, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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Bike to Work Week is upon us, which means that from Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21 it is a great time to leave the car at home and head out each day by bicycle! And since there is a good chance you will find yourself out and about throughout the week on your [...]

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General Bicycle Transportation

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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UtilityCycling.org is nearly one year old. Our first post in June of 2009 was dedicated to defining utility cycling and identifying all of the categories and subcategories within it. At that time, one of our main goals for the site, was to serve as a reference for other utility cyclists, so we have slowly been [...]

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Carrying Your Stuff: Bicycle Bags and Racks

Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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How to efficiently and comfortably transport workday necessities is an essential question for bicycle commuting converts. Many options exist for getting your cargo to the office, and it is important to consider your distance, your load and your style when selecting your type of bag and bicycle attachments. For the commuter that can avoid transporting [...]

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Bike Sharing Systems

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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Bicycle sharing systems have been appearing in more and more cities around the world in the last few years. According to the Bike Sharing Blog, there were approximately 160 or so bike sharing systems globally at the end of 2009, which is up nearly 74% from 92 bike sharing systems at the end of 2008. [...]

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A Utility Cycling Trailer Interview

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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One of the main purposes of Utility Cycling.org is to celebrate the many ways in which a bicycle can be used to accomplish a wide range of tasks. In fact, the potential for utility cycling is so vast, in our Year in Review, it became apparent that we really haven’t even yet begun to scrape [...]