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The MacGyver Approach to Winter Biking (Zip Ties!)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off

Photo: Dutch Bike Co., used with permission. Low-Cost Solution to Keep On Bikin’ One of the cyclists at Dutch Bike Co was caught without studded tires when it started snowing in Seattle, but no matter, that’s nothing that a box of zip ties can’t fix! This MacGyver trick isn’t new , but now that winter is here, it’s worth bringing up once more…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Green Gift Ideas for Cyclists from Alchemist Threadworks

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off

Photo: Alchemist Threadworks Based in Boulder, CO, the folks behind bike apparel company Alchemist Threadworks make no jokes about smart, neat, and green apparel. Their 100% organic cotton and transitional organic cotton t-shirts, bamboo socks , recycled silk hats, and merino wool pullovers are ideal for the “bike addict” on your shopping list this holiday season–and for more great, green gift idea… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Can Technology Keep Cyclists Safe?

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image credit: Crap Waltham Forest I talked before about the one tip for staying safe on a bike . But it seems that advice isn’t being universally heeded. In fact, a spate of women cyclists killed on the streets of London has got a lot of people asking questions. Like could technology save us if behavior can’t?… Read the full story on TreeHugger