Alternative Transportation
I have been wrong, more than a bit unfair and judgmental. I'm sorry. For years now folks have been asking me for bikes like the above, but even more powerful and totally illegal. I have assumed they were all Court Appointed Cyclists,
Every Ride An Adventure
I'm 67 years old. Odds are, for folks my age, that we have just 13 more years to live. If we are blessed, most will be active and full of fun. Don't waste them zoned out in front of a television or
Why Motorist Speeding Is Such A Problem
Some of my friends in Europe may find the following hard to follow, or even to believe. The idea that a person cannot permanently loose their lisc. for speeding or continue to drive after multiple DUI's, is tough enough. The idea that
The E-Century Challenge
I just created a new Facebook Group. It is called The E-Century Challenge. This year we saw e-bikes completing RAGBRAI on single daily charges. To me, this is a major break through in making e-bikes and trikes viable for touring and as
E-Trikes
Before anyone asks, this article is separate from the very specialized world of recumbent trikes. I own one, it is comfortable, but Upright trikes still have their place. I hope to have one for snowy Winter commuting this year. The trikes above are
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread!
Over the years, I've held a lot of jobs. Oh, I've always been involved with bicycles, but frankly no one makes my idea of a liveable income in the bike business. That's why this is such a great retirement gig. One of
Should You Consider Becoming A Warm Showers Host?
https://bionicgypsy.com/about-niki/ I have never officially joined Warm Showers. My wife and I have enjoyed hosting so many traveling cyclists, we really should. So, it was no big deal when our friend Dustin called saying he was full up and a German tourist needed
Range Differences
Vs We've discussed how anything that makes a traditional bike faster, or more efficient, does the same for an e-bike. The opposite also applies. All things that make a traditional bike slower or less efficient does the same for an e-bike. It is
Who Rides More?
The following article was posted to a bike commuter group to which I belong. I am not fond of the fat shaming or reliance on BMI as a standard of health, but it is an eye opener.. The group itself has lost
This E-Assist Never Needs Charging!
There is nothing quite like arriving at your destination, not stinking and in no need of a change of clothes. That's where a little assist really makes a difference. I have a couple e-bikes and a few more traditional bikes, but