Here are links to our best and most popular posts about cold weather cycling. Whether you are planning to get your bike ready for winter, wondering if you should buy that super-bright flashing bike light (spoiler ... maybe hold off on that one), or wondering how you are going to stay warm and dry on your bike, we have you covered! Our most popular winter cycling posts include … [Read more...]
Bekan – A New, Smart, Theft-Resistant Bike Light
Here’s news of a great new rear bike light, the Bekan. It’s designed to be almost impossible to steal, plus it performs intelligently, so you can just fit it and forget about it. The Bekan rear bike light is on Indiegogo right now, and we think it is showing the way towards the future of bike lights. You can watch a video about the new Bekan bike light here: Keeping your … [Read more...]
Announcing the Winner of a Set of reTyres – Skins for Bike Tires!
What do you do if you’re halfway home on your bike, and it starts snowing? You could throw your bike in a cab, or carry on cycling, hoping you’re not going to slide out and hurt yourself. Or, you could stop and grab the studded tire skins you keep in your pannier, quickly zip them over your bike tires, and then continue on your way safely. That’s the genius of reTyre! It’s a … [Read more...]
Vangogo Bike Light Set Review
The Vangogo LED Bike Light Set is one of the best budget bike light sets I have come across. The unique configuration of the front light makes for good vision while you are cycling, without the dreaded situation of blinding oncoming motorists and cyclists. And because the front light is a robust 500 lumens, it helps to make cycling in the dark safer. The rear light also has an … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Have Your Say on BC’s Active Transportation Strategy
I am reproducing here a call from HUB Cycling to make sure the government of British Columbia knows what you want. There is still time to have your say on BC's Active Transportation Strategy (ATS). The ATS will inform provincial policy for bikes for years to come. Now is our chance to shape the ATS to include investment in cycling infrastructure, education, and improvements … [Read more...]
