Category: Bicycle News

In the era of social distancing and shelter in place orders, bicycle businesses have found new traction. The boom in biking can be seen along nearly any San Franciso Street.  Demand for two-wheeled travel has been surging as people stuck at home with limited social or entertainment options. Bicycles provide exercise, stress relief, and for…

As more and more Bay Area residents look for reasons to escape the house, bicycling is growing in popularity.  People that may feel stuck at home have turned to two-wheeled travel for exercise or even to get to work or score some groceries. Trek decided to find out exactly why bikes have grown in popularity…

San Francisco pedestrians and cyclists get a victory on the streets. In fact, the win will mean a bit less street in the Tenderloin neighborhood with wider sidewalks. Wider Sidewalks in Tenderloin This week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SMFTA) and the San Francisco Fire Department approved a plan to create wider sidewalks on…

Cyclists in Los Angeles know the ups and downs of riding through the City of Angels on two wheels.  The weather almost always cooperates for a ride.  The wide variety of scenery and cityscapes is almost unmatched by any city.  You just have to know when to brave the Southern California Traffic, when to escape…

After a four-year pilot program, the eastern section of the Twin Peaks Blvd is now permanently car-free. The pilot program began in 2016 to address issues of cyclists being run off the road, parking problems, speeding, and risks to the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. At that time, there was an eastern and western Twin Peaks…

We all like free things, but this time the free thing isn’t something you’d normally think of. But you could be really glad you did. The Davis Police Department is offering a free bicycle registration for all Davis bicycle owners. Each year, there are around 1.5 million bikes stolen in the U.S., and the number…

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency started a much-awaited protected bike lane on 7th Street between Townsend and Harrison. This will finish the 7th Street Safety Project that started in 2016 and was driven by events of a tragic night where two cyclists died in separate hit and run accidents earlier that year. The safety…