Biking
New Interactive Heat Map Shows Philly’s Most Popular Running and Biking Routes
Remember back in February when I told you about that map someone created logging popular running routes in Philly using data from the app RunKeeper? […]
The Commuter Biker’s Survival Kit: 7 Essentials to Keep In Your Bag
Nothing is better than the freedom of dominating the city on two wheels, especially after the polar vortexes we’ve had, preventing us (sans the very […]
Bikers and Walkers Make For Healthier Cities, Report Finds
Thanks to the warmer weather, many of us have ditched our morning SEPTA commute, opting to ride our bikes or walk to work instead. And, […]
The Checkup: The Carrot Cake Smoothie to Have for Breakfast Today
• A carrot-cake smoothie—now you’re speaking my language. And it’s loaded with protein and fiber to boot. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
13 Backpacks for Bike Commuters That Aren’t Embarrassing to Lug to Work
Now that spring has sprung, many of us are trading in our morning SEPTA commute for a commuter bike. This is both a blessing and […]
PPA Has Issued Over 260 Tickets for Cars Parked in Bike Lanes Since January
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia posted an update today on its joint #unblockbikelanes Twitter campaign with the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Between January and March, the […]
To Do This Weekend: Philadelphia Endurance Sports Expo
This weekend, Oaks will host what claims to be the biggest, baddest, raddest running, cycling and triathlon expo in the country: the fifth annual Endurance Sports […]
Philly Pedals Launches #PhillyBikeLove Contest
Philly all-things-bikes bloggers Philly Pedals is giving locals a chance to show some love for their two-wheeled beauties in a Valentine’s Day contest, #PhillyBikeLove.
The Checkup: The One Important Thing Your Workout Is Missing
• Ever heard of plyometrics? They’re explosive moves that build power, and they’re pretty much the way to take your workout from ho-hum to Holy. […]
Philly Is Getting New Art-Inspired Bike Racks This Summer
Plan Philly has the skinny on the eight finalists for Philly’s design-a-bike-rack competition, which launched last summer. One of the art-inspired designs will be deployed […]
PPA Turns to Twitter to Ticket Cars Parked in Bike Lanes
If you’re a driver who frequently parks in bike lanes (tsk tsk), take note: The Philadelphia Parking Authority has taken to Twitter to stop bike-lane-blocking drivers […]
Shake Shack hosts Bike Checks, Brews and Burgers
In the ideas aimed targeted directly at me, it’s hard to beat Breakaway Bikes Saturday bike ride that combines a 40-mile bike ride with Shake […]
To Do: Shake Shack’s 40-Mile Bike Ride This Weekend
Nope, you didn’t read the headline wrong. Shake Shack Center City, the über-popular burger and milkshake joint, is teaming up with Breakaway Bikes on Saturday […]
This GIF Shows Why Cars Should Not Exist in Cities
The Atlantic Cities blog says this GIF proves “the case against cars.” Maybe we should all just ride bikes.
Could a LEGO Bike Lane Be Our Gateway Drug?
Philly is ranked pretty highly as a bike-friendly city: No. 4 among large U.S. cities. But for those who regularly travel on two wheels, there’s […]