A simple way to avoid ‘dooring’ cyclists

Dooring is one of urban cycling’s hazards. But here’s a simple tip for motorists that can reduce the chance of opening a door in front of an oncoming rider.

Day 30: 30 Days of Biking

Looking back on 30 Days of Biking: September is long gone, but the cycling rolls on. Plus a look ahead for ecoMinima and a new site, CarFree.Me.

Day 25: 30 Days of Biking

Pensacola’s Graffiti Bridge is something of a local landmark, affording wannabe urban artists a degree of immunity and a big, highly visible canvas.

Five tips from a former bike thief (and one from me)

Omar Aziz is a former bike thief, trying to make amends by sharing five tricks of the trade. And while I don’t steal bikes, I have one for you, too.

Day 11: 30 Days of Biking

There’s a reason your bike has a water bottle rack. Is the temperature above 90? You should be sucking down at least a bottle an hour.

Day 8: 30 Days of Biking

Riding at night is a great way to beat summer heat. And the more lights you hang, the more likely it is that you’ll be mistaken for a UFO or landing jetliner.