Bicycle World

Should bicyclists always halt at stop signs and wait at lights? Study says no

A new DePaul University study on bicycling has found that only 1 in 25 cyclists makes a full stop at stop signs, and maybe they shouldn't have to.

8 Bike Lane Etiquette Tips for Cyclists

Sharing is caring—here are eight things all cyclists should keep in mind when riding in a bike lane.

10 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Hit the Gym After Work

How to find the right bike helmet fit

On Wednesday, Campbell County Health Emergency Medical Services crew gave away some free bicycle helmets to children in Gillette, Wyoming who needed them. It's very important that everyone (not just kids, parents), wear a properly fitted helmet when riding a bike, scooter, and skateboard, among others.

VonHof Cycles: a Branding for Bicycles Made by Hand

We are showcasing a branding (rebrand) of Vonhof Cycles who makes small batch of bicycles by hand.

Kids' Biking Deaths Decline But Adult Deaths Rise

The rate of cycling deaths among American children under the age of 15 has fallen 92 percent since 1975. That doesn't mean the roads are safer—it may just

This Bicycle Shift System Didn't Catch On

The history of cycling more than 100 years ago and how things have not changed all that much in many respects. Bicycles, cylists, and social history.

5 Tips for Better Cycling

No matter your age or fitness level, cycling is a fun way to incorporate both physical and mental health benefits into your daily lifestyle. Whether for ...

Bicycle Courier Is The Job That Burns Most Fat, Finds Fitness Guru

Riding a bicycle for a food delivery firm burns more calories than fighting fires, finds fitness expert Jane Wake.

Being a Safer Bicyclist & What Steps Should Be Taken

If you often ride your bicycle, there are several things you can do to practice bicycling safety.

Giving a bicycle as a gift — don't forget the helmet

Bicycles are always a popular gift at Christmas time, and many parents are shopping now for that perfect new bicycle for their child – maybe even their first bicycle.

Research Shows the Healthiest Way Into Work is By Bike

Think it's scary to bike to work? It might be scarier not to. A new study published in The British Medical Journal this April named bike commuting the ...

Using nondestructive testing to inspect, repair carbon fiber bicycles

An Oregon-based bicycle inspection and repair shop uses an Olympus ultrasonic thickness gage to evaluate and fix structural damage.

Who Invented the Bicycle?

The bicycle has a complicated past fraught with controversy and misinformation.

Experiment with New Bike Parts to Keep Training Motivation High 

Course strategies, break aways, riding in a small group or a large peloton – these are the thoughts and questions of cyclist wondering how to win at bicycle racing. With only about a month and hal…

The backwards brain bicycle: un-doing understanding

How long did it take you to learn how to ride a bicycle? How long do you think it would take you to un-learn how to ride a bicycle? Is it true that you can never forget how to ride a bicycle? How do these biases in your brain actually work? With the help of a group of welders, engineer Destin Sandlin created an experiment using a "backwards" bicycle to explore these very questions. 

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Bike Work Like New

Dirt and grime will negatively impact the performance of your bike. From cleaning your chain to inspecting your wheels, use these five tips to keep your bike ready for the road.