Why Cycling is Good for You Cycling is a liberating and invigorating activity enjoyed by people of all ages from all walks of life. Riding a bike can also boost your health and help to safeguard you from serious illnesses. Cycling is good for you because it provides aerobic exercise for your cardiovascular system and […]
I had the wonderful opportunity to be in Vancouver, Canada for the first two weeks of bike month (June). AND, Wow what an experience!! During my trip out to the West coast I participated in Velopalooza bike rides and met with some of Vancouver’s most avid cyclists. Let me start this blog with “I LOVE VANCOUVER!” […]
Pedal Here: New Paltz, NY Just 80 miles north of the hustle and bustle of New York City, New Paltz is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with enough killer climbs, carriage trails and bike paths to satisfy any cyclist. The nearby Shawangunk Ridge (or the Gunks) poses a challenging climb — complete with a hairpin turn— […]
The 2011 Toronto Bike Show was one of its best bicycle events this year. It had a little bit of something for everyone, whether you are a touring cyclist, mountain biker, BMX junkie, commuter and/or if you just like to go for your occasional bike trip with the family every other weekend or so; you […]
by VBS STAFF Cycling News: Critical Mass Cyclist Attacked Almost exactly two years ago today, former NYPD officer Patrick Pogan was caught on camera lunging, unprovoked, at a passing cyclist during Critical Mass in Times Square. Attempting to cover his tracks, Pogan filed a false criminal complaint against cyclist (and Army vet) Christopher Long. Even […]
Europe Amsterdam The “bicycling capital of Europe” tops many lists—including this one, it seems—out of all bicycle friendly cities anywhere, Amsterdam takes the cake. Safe and extensive route networks, serious governmental promotion, and a bike culture that transcends class boundaries are all reasons why 40% of the city’s traffic moves on two wheels. Barcelona Barcelona’s […]
Posted by Shannon Guymon, Product Manager Google Inc. Whenever I meet someone who finds out that I work on the directions team for Google Maps, the first question I’m asked is often “So when’s Google Maps going to add biking directions?” We’re big biking fans too, so we’ve been itching to give you a concrete […]
