This is quite possibly the greatest idea ever. Well maybe not, but it's still pretty cool! It's a mobile brewery. You know, on second thought, that seems like a lot of work...The Beer Bike was designed and created by Hopworks Urban Brewing of Portland, Oregon, has been built on the frame of a cargo bike that carries two kegs and taps, plus a hot pizza storage unit. Impressive, but I can't even imagine pedaling two full kegs of beer around. I mean, those things are heavy. The bike will be... Read Full Story

Never would have thought of it myself, but this guy has got some mad design skills..The skinny little rider you see perched atop the back seat of this tandem is Joules, robot cyclist extraordinaire. He's the creation of a guy called Chris who, challenged by his son to create an electric tandem that worked via pedal power, more than satisfied the brief.The nuts-and-bolts robot is powered by a PMG-132 electric motor and, unlike most lazy-assed back-end tandem riders, does all the work himself. ... Read Full Story

Trek Bike - Stages - ttp://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/stages/Help out a great cause and get yourself a one-of-a-kind ride by picking up one of the Trek Lance Armstrong Bikes of Stages ($TBA). These unique bikes were created by artists like Shepard Fairey, Marc Newson, and Damien Hirst, and will be auctioned off on October 2nd in NYC, with proceeds from the sales going directly to The Lance Armstrong Foundation to help fund cancer outreach, awareness, research, and advocacy. Read Full Story

Soon, I will be receiving a set of virtual cycling training DVDs for indoor cycling. Global Ride Productions has graciously offered to send me their entire Hawaii series DVD boxed set to review! From what I have found out so far, these DVDs are quite different from most 'trainer' rides. They travel to exotic locations, have multiple coaching tracks on every DVD, licensed music, and bonus yoga, pilates or strength training sessions designed for cyclists. Keep Watching!  I... Read Full Story

Cyclists can not survive on riding and caffeine alone... We also require food, and I have found a great, new place that you should try if you find yourself near the historic town of Scottsville, in Central Virginia. Country Blessings Local Food's has just opened on Main Street (actually addess is 20 Valley Street). It is easy to find though, look for the first building on your left after the James River Bridge if your heading North, or the last on your right if heading South o... Read Full Story

Leo Tolstoy: “I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means -- except by getting off his back.” Hmmmm…. Happy April 15. Read Full Story

AUSTIN, Texas — A new going green project in Austin, TX involves people power and balance.The city on Thursday unveiled a bicycle-sharing program for municipal workers who need to travel short distances for meetings or other business.Austin bought 15 bicycles, at a cost of $256 each, as part of the Climate Protection Program funded by Austin Energy.City spokeswoman Charlotte Blum says Austin is providing helmets and locks.Workers can reserve the bicycles via the city's Intranet Web site, ... Read Full Story

Matt Furber over at the New York Times has written a pretty good article of cycling in Portland, Ore. Good enough to make me want to take a trip out there just to see if he is correct."Careering through streets on a bicycle in Portland, Ore., this time of year can be an easy weekend adventure that mixes showers, sunbursts, cafes and a robust bicycle culture. And equipped with a sturdy rain jacket, booties, fenders and a bike map (a waterproof version that folds to the size of a credit c... Read Full Story

Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I have a very personal reason for wanting a cure for MS found. Multiple Sclerosis has had a direct impact on mylife, and I don't want others to go through. My mother passed away in 20002 from Progressive-Relapsing MS. That's why have I registered for the 2009 Bike MS ride, the Tour de Vine, and that's why I'm asking you to support my fund raising efforts with a tax-deductible donation of any amount, great o... Read Full Story

If You're in San Diego this Weekend...You love bikes? You really love bikes and you're near San Diego? Well then, you've got to check out the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show! It takes place this weekend on April 3rd, 4th and 5th. Of course, best not to drive to the show. Here's the San Diego regional bike map, and if the weather's not nice, there's always mass transit.Here's the exhibitor list: The show takes place at the Town and Country Resort and Convention C... Read Full Story