Author: Mark H.

Let's.preface this with some things that might reduce some of the flames from both sides. I live in The Midwest. We drive two blocks to get a 7-11 slurpy. We aren't going outside if it is below 45f.. Not all that I

Wait a moment while I put on my fire suit. Okay, here goes. Too many women are still letting their husband's make their bike buying decisions.  There I said it, let the flames begin. While I'm at it I might as well

Last week my wife and I attended The Chicago Area Bicycle Dealers' Association trade show (CABDA). While it is not what it was during the bike boom of The 70's, it is still the largest and quite the eye opener. Oddly enough,

https://youtu.be/iVfZc_uHlfw This article is a great example of what I have been talking about for some time. A gravel bike, adventure, bikepacking, rigid mtb or hybrid are essentially the same. For at least 85% of the riding anyone is going to do, a

There is a common misconception that e-bikes replace traditional bicycles. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the most part, e-bikes replace time or miles that otherwise would have been spent behind the wheel of a car. Even just pleasure rides

It breaks my heart that so many aren't aware of local rail trails and MUP's. They aren't aware of the opportunities along the way and all they could be doing on their e-bike. Many have expressed that they just don't feel welcome

Traditional cyclists often ask me why e-bikes are suddenly so popular on our local Multi-Use Paths (MUPs). BTW, thank you. You are justifying expansion that benefits traditional cyclists, runners and pedestrians as well. It is the same reason cyclists no longer predominantly ride

NOTE: I realize persons of good will might feel differently. Some question what is important. I have done my best to list these in order of importance. They are also the easiest ways to get a better fit. There is a lot more

I want a trike. There, I said it, mean it and I'm not gonna apologize! I don't mean some sleek and slippery aero recumbent (I have one of those; it doesn't like snow) It doesn't have to be fast. 15mph top speed

https://www.youtube.com/live/-QA6pVnBNNg?si=Sy3nEtUbdOcgNWG4 This excellent video is by two internationally recognized bike experts. Both are known for things like Party Paced riding, touring and practical cycling. They are hardly, "Win At All Cost" racers, lycra lads or bike snobs. What they have to say, starting