Bike Lane Living | Cycling down the path of life

Posted by Jennifer on May 16, 2013

Be Part of National Bike Month

No one can deny the health benefits bicycling brings. And no one can deny cycling's planet-saving credentials either in helping reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. On a more prosaic level, cycling is fun, liberating, an adventure every time you take to the road, whether in a city or town or on a dirt track in the middle of nowhere. In a word, cycling means freeeedom!

Posted by Hunter on May 15, 2013

CA.GOV Promotes The Shared Path Of Bicycles And Cars

The California Department of Motor Vehicles website now has a page dedicated to the rights and responsibilites of bicyclists and motorists as we share the road. With a clear emphasis on safety, it openly states that the goal of sharing this critical information is to reduce death and injury from bike and car accidents. There’s no question that many accidents occur through ignorance and a...

Posted by Jennifer on May 14, 2013

Bike to Work Week Infographic

To continue celebrating National Bike to Work month, below is an infographic that outlines the health benefits of commuting by bike:

Posted by Hunter on Apr 29, 2013

People Who Ride Bikes Talk Sustainability

Walden Hyde is known for its creative brand-transforming work with consumer-driven enterprises. Their speciality is supply chain sustainability and they have a powerful track record of partnering with brands and industries that want to improve in this regard. Most recently they’re targeting the bicycle industry, offering several insights for bicycle companies looking to set their brands...

Posted by Hunter on Apr 24, 2013

EU Bicycles Over Economic Hump

While Asia and the Americas are moving forward with positive economic growth, the Eurozone contraction persists. However, it’s not all bad news. Despite the high unemployment, Europeans are taking to the bicycle in record numbers. It’s really not all that surprising - when people are confronted with financial stress, they find ways to cut costs and make every dollar (or Euro) stretch...

Posted by Jennifer on Apr 23, 2013

CicLAvia Spring 2013 Recap

We had a terrific time at the CicLAvia Spring 2013 ride to the Sea. The ride started/ended in downtown Los Angeles and made its way down Venice Blvd. to the beach.

Posted by Jennifer on Apr 19, 2013

CicLAvia Notes

Okay folks, this Sunday is CicLAvia. For those that live in the Los Angeles area and are planning to attend, just wanted to give a list of helpful tips, things are a little different this time around.

Posted by Hunter on Apr 17, 2013

Be Smart – Go By Bike

Here’s a smart solution to congestion, stress, and pollution offered by Thiago Hoffelder Dalcin – Go By Bike. Based in Finland, Thiago produced this animated infographic towards his studies at Tampere University of Applied Sciences. In our brief history here at Bike Lane Living we’ve always been willing to share and promote artists that further the main themes on this site. We...

To continue celebrating National Bike to Work month, below is an infographic that outlines the health benefits of commuting by bike:

Fixed On Bicycle Safety

Posted by Hunter in Bikes / Gear / Accessories | 2 comments

Being seen is critical to safe bicycle riding. Pure Fix Cycles is...

Common Bicycle Hazards

Posted by Jennifer in Commuter Solutions | 0 comments

Perhaps it was my recent encounter with a mountain lion, or maybe it was the story I read a few years ago about the cyclist who ran into a bear on the road, either way, it got me thinking about common bicycling road hazards.

Free Bike Bags Give-Away Reminder!

Posted by Jennifer in Bikes / Gear / Accessories | 0 comments

Just a reminder that we've teamed up with United by Blue and are giving away not one, but TWO sustainable, organic bike bags.

Breathing Bicycle

Posted by Hunter in Commuter Solutions | 1 comment

Beijing, China (Bike Lane Living) – The ‘Breathing...

Fix It Sticks Now Available

Posted by Hunter in Bikes / Gear / Accessories | 0 comments

Fix It Sticks are now available. We first shared the Fix It Sticks...

United by Blue Bike Bag Give-Away!

Posted by Jennifer in Bikes / Gear / Accessories | 7 comments

To celebrate National Bike Month, we've teamed up with United by Blue who is sponsoring our give away of TWO of their100% organic waxed canvas bike bags.

May is Bike Month

Posted by Uncle Casey in Commuting Lifestyle Benefits | 0 comments

It may seem hard to believe that we are already knocking on May 2013, but it is here and since 1956 May is National Bike Month!

People Who Ride Bikes Talk Sustainability

Posted by Hunter in Advocacy / News / Bike Friendly Locations | 0 comments

Walden Hyde is known for its creative brand-transforming work with...

Riding in the Rain

Posted by Jennifer in Bikes / Gear / Accessories, Commuter Solutions | 0 comments

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. However, throughout the nation, April is a wet month. But that doesn't have to disturb bike commuting. Instead, if you have the right gear, you can ride in just about any weather.