I have been a big fan of Aftershokz open ear Bluetooth headphones for a long time, and now they are even better than before. AfterShokz Trekz Air Bluetooth open ear bone conduction headphones are perfect for cyclists who want to listen to music or podcasts, while still being able to hear the traffic around them. And with the new colors and design, they look better than … [Read more...]
New York Activists Have Been Asking for Bollards to Protect Cyclists for More than a DECADE
Here is a press release from Transalt in New York - Find Out How the Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented, and What You Can do Going Forward: In the wake of vehicular attack in New York City, Mayor must redouble Vision Zero efforts to protect walkers and bikers TransAlt calls for immediate fixes to the Hudson River Greenway November 1, 2017 Today, the collective heart of New … [Read more...]
Best Bright Budget Bike Light – Serfas E-Lume 450 Bike Headlight
Joe gave me a Serfas E-Lume 450 bike headlight, which I really like. And I just noticed it is on sale on Amazon (half price), so I thought I would get around to reviewing it. I hope my short and sweet review of it persuades you not to miss this great deal! In a nutshell, the very reputable Serfas company has achieved its aim of developing one of the best bike lights on the … [Read more...]
Make Cycling Normal Again – What We Learned from Cycling in Paris
Does this ring a bell with you? When I was a kid, I rode my bike for fun, or to get to places. To do this, I would just jump on my bike, and start pedaling! Nowadays, when I want to ride my bike, it's a lot more complicated. First, I have to find my helmet, my cycling shorts, my high-visibility cycling shirt, my high-visibility vest, my gloves, and my hard-soled shoes. Then I … [Read more...]
Leglites – A New Product for Easy High Visibility for Cyclists
Leglites® is an innovative, easy-to-use new product for easy high visibility for cyclists. I have been trying out a pair and am very impressed. First, here is a video to show how Leglites work. As you can see, it is a simple matter of reflected light and human motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wtPm4yTSc8 Leglites were developed by Simon Moore, who has started a … [Read more...]
