“My bike was stolen.” The words hit me like a brick, with many emotions close behind. Shock, disbelief, anger. It wasn’t my bike that was stolen, but it was a bike I had put lots of love and effort into for Jessie. I felt powerless. The bike lock had been […]
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Gear Recommendations: It’s been over a year since I first posted about angle grinder resistant locks like the Litelok X1, and it’s been great to see more of them out on the streets! I’ve seen angle grinder resistant, anti-grinder, angle grinder proof locks like the Abus Super Extreme 2500, Kryptonite […]
It’s time to level up your bike commute and get your phone mounted on your bike handlebars. New routes of many twists and turns will require less memorizing, less stopping to pull out directions, and more fun biking to your destination! If you’re going to bike to everything, it’s nice […]
March 2025 Update: After trying to save this center bike lane that turned out to work much better than expected, the SFMTA has decided to go forward with construction of protected side running bike lanes with compromise for everyone (meaning: everyone still hates it). If you liked this bike lane, […]
I love surfing, but I hate getting myself and my surfboard to the surf break. I just want to be in the water riding those waves already! I usually bike to everything, but when it comes to surfing I’m happy to drive and get stuck in traffic and miss parking […]
After living in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn for a while, I have some bike commuting observations, tips on routing, and other things to know when riding your bike around Brooklyn! Riding your bike is the FASTEST way to get around I’ve been riding my bike from Bushwick to most […]
The bicycle utopia of Burning Man returned to the desert this year. Despite the lack of rules in 2021, bicycles still ruled the road and biking at Burning Man was just as fun as usual. The entire playa was a huge Shared Space for people getting around in all sorts […]
So you’ve decided to buy a bike for getting around town. Great idea! But where do you start? New or used? Online or at your local bike shop? Which bike!? People are asking me these questions all the time. Strap in and get ready for all the different ways to […]
Welcome to another guest post highlighting bike commuters around the world. If you want to share your story, see the questions to get a head start and please reach out! Aldrin is a bike commuter in Manila, Philippines, riding his bike to work and errands around the area. He’s also a writer for […]
Let’s set the stage. You’re minding your own business biking straight in a bike lane and it looks like a car wants to turn right at the intersection ahead, directly across your path. Preferably they put their blinker on, but you can also tell from subtle clues like the front […]
Some of you may be considering the transition to winter biking but not sure where to start. If this is you, read on! This post is for anyone who bikes but hasn’t yet leveled up to winter biking…or a winter bike commuter looking for more tips! Winter is coming. Imagine […]
It’s a beautiful day for a bike ride, but where should you ride? Maybe you’ve never explored past the few blocks of your neighborhood and you want to find that bike path nearby. Maybe you’ve already found some of those nearby bike paths, but want to explore farther. Maybe you’re […]
Around the world cities and countries are ordering residents to stay at home in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In my city of San Francisco, we have a shelter-in-place until further notice. Under this order, all SF residents are required to stay at home except for essential needs, but […]
Sometimes it comes up in conversation that I occasionally wear headphones on a bicycle. Some people accept it as normal, other people seem surprised. Can you ride a bicycle with earphones and be safe doing it? I say if a driver inside a car can blast their stereo as loud […]
I despise taking my bike lights off my bicycle. I want to leave my lights attached to my bicycle and see them when I come back. Unfortunately, in a high theft place like San Francisco, you can’t do that. I’ve solved that problem with locking bike lights, so I CAN […]
The rainy season is coming, and I’ve pulled out all the rain gear to keep me dry on a rainy bike ride. A childlike happiness comes over me sometimes while biking in the rain. Who knew I’d enjoy this as much as a sunny day bike ride!? Of course, this […]
Biking in Paris can be a fun and rewarding way to see the city from a new perspective and search for the best French croissants & pastries. As you bike through each arrondissement and across each bridge more romantic than the last, you can feel the life of Paris. Paris […]
So you’ve heard about this free music festival in Golden Gate Park, and you wanna know how to bike to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. With over half a million people attending over the 3 days, you know the buses will be crowded and the parking will be sparse. Thousands of people […]
Do you ever meet someone who wants to learn more about bike commuting? Do you want to share how and why you Bike to Everything? There’s now a video for that! A year ago, my friend Andrew Finch with Weekender Studios came to me with an idea: a promo video […]
As I was writing my 5 Reasons to Ride Your Bike to Outside Lands for 2019, I was consistently surprised with the lack of official information about sustainable transit to and from the festival. OSL has done great things for sustainability over the years, but they have left sustainable transit […]
So you’ve got your ticket to Outside Lands this year and you wanna know “How should I get to the Outside Lands Festival in 2019?” I’ll spare telling you all the horrors of the crowded buses and lack of parking, and instead go straight to the best and easiest option: […]
You’ve got your ticket to Burning Man and you’re preparing to go to Black Rock City, one of the best cities in the world for bike commuting. The vehicle speed limit is 5 mph and there is no speed limit for human powered bicycles. Bikes rule the roads. Make sure […]
Ever had a car blocking the bike lane? Ever had to pass a slower bicyclist in front of you? What do you do when this happens? Switching lanes and avoiding obstacles on a bicycle are important skills to master for smooth and safe riding. Whether you’re on a bicycle, scooter, […]
It’s May, and that means it’s bike month in America and San Francisco! The most exciting event being Bike to Work Day! In San Francisco, that day is May 9th! We have a lot to be thankful for with new bike lanes and other infrastructure breaking ground and being planned […]
“I want to see better & safer bicycle infrastructure in San Francisco.” This is something I hear from experienced and new bike commuters all the time, so let’s dig in to 3 easy steps to make this happen. Before I begin, I want to start with a reminder that although […]
Love is in the air. You want to do something special with your partner, and you want to give them the joy of bike commuting. For people who don’t bike often, a nice ride on trails with beautiful sights is a great gateway to using a bicycle for everyday transportation! […]
“What are your thoughts on the new electric scooters?” I’ve been getting asked this question a lot lately with scooter share popping up in cities around the globe. The short answer is “I think they’re great!” Anything that gets more people out on micromobility transportation and into the bike lane […]
Here are 4 things that surprised me about bicycle infrastructure in Amsterdam and The Netherlands while exploring on my own and discussing bike infrastructure with locals. This is Part 3 and in a 3 part series of biking in Amsterdam and The Netherlands. In this post, I talk more about […]
Since almost everyone in The Netherlands rides their bike at some time, they understand what it feels like to be in the bike lane, and are therefore more respectful to the bicycles on the road. They know that it can be stressful to be passed closely, and they know that […]
There was a study done about how The Netherlands is one of the happiest countries in the world. I have a theory it’s because everyone here is so free. The easy bicycling, public transport, and surrounding systems making getting around so easy, you’re truly free to go wherever, whenever you […]
Some people have asked me what I do with regards to helmets when riding the bikeshare bikes or scooters. The short answer is this: I just ride the bike without a helmet. Would I prefer to wear a helmet? Yes. Is it going to stop me from riding a bike? […]
If you want to ride a bikeshare in San Francisco, the Ford GoBike, the Ford GoBike Plus, and the JUMP Bike are your only options right now. Both of the GoBikes use the same docking system, with the major difference being that the GoBike Plus is a pedal assisted electric […]
It’s 2018 in the Bay Area, and this year we have TWO elections to contend over. Flyers have been piling up for weeks and I just received my vote-by-mail ballot. It’s time to vote for a new mayor of San Francisco (among other things). Since I love biking, I usually […]
You wake up in the morning and look out the window. It’s gloomy, it’s cloudy, it’s raining. Maybe today isn’t a biking day. You can just take the bus, or maybe even an Uber if it’s raining hard enough. You get ready and look for an Uber. The rideshare apps […]
Welcome to the world of bike commuting! My name is Dylan and I love riding my bicycle for everyday transportation. Riding my bike to get where I need to go helps me feel energized, healthy, and fit even on a busy day. I started this website to inspire others with […]