Collaborate Disseminate
Remember those “bottle”-type dynamos that rubbed against the side of your bike tire in order to power the lights? Well, they’ve gotten a high-tech makeover, in the form of the fork-mounted CadenceX generator – its creators say that it can rep… Continue reading CadenceX reimagines the bottle dynamo for the 21st Century
While many mountain bikers don’t like the idea of having their feet mechanically fastened to so-called clipless pedals, they do nonetheless see the advantages of such a setup. Austria’s magped has set out to reach a compromise, with its magne… Continue reading Review: magpeds use magnets for less-threatening foot retention
ANT+ is a wireless protocol specifically designed for use with sensors, and has similar functionality in some respects to Bluetooth Low Energy. It’s found a place among various bicycle equipment manufacturers, to connect smartwatches, cycle computers and electronic gear shifters. Of course, as soon as something becomes a defacto standard …read more
Continue reading Reverse Engineering Shimano Bike Electronics
It seems to be a perennial among humans, the tendency among some to expect the End Times. Whether it was mediaeval Europeans who prepared for a Biblical Armageddon at the first sight of an astronomical phenomenon, 19th-century religious sects busy expecting a Noah’s flood, cold-war survivalists with bunkers under the lawn, or modern-day preppers buying survival gear, we have a weakness for thinking that Time’s Up even when history shows us repeatedly that it isn’t. Popular culture has even told us that the post-apocalyptic world will be kinda cool, with Mad Max-style rusty-looking jacked-up muscle cars and Tina …read more
Biking on Indigenous territory can help combat chronic illness and connect youth to the land. Continue reading These Indigenous Tribes in Nevada Are Embracing Bikeshare
Lower speed limits, sensor technology, and segregated bike lanes can help. Continue reading 5 Changes Cities Can Make Right Now to Reduce Cyclist Deaths
Dallas’ chaotic experiment in bike sharing is a case in point. Continue reading Bike Sharing Is Doomed to Fail in Most American Cities
Whether you’re new to commuting or just want to ride more, these practical accessories will make it easier. The post Want to Start Riding Your Bike to Work? Get This Gear appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Want to Start Riding Your Bike to Work? Get This Gear
Imagine yourself riding through the countryside of Tuscany in the morning, then popping over to Champagne for a tour in the evening without taking a plane ride in the intermission. In fact, you don’t have to leave your living room. All you need is a stationary bicycle, a VR headset, and CycleVR.
[Aaron Puzey] hasn’t quite made the inter-country leap quite like that, but he has cycled the entire length of the UK, from its southern point to its northernmost tip. The 1500km journey took 85 hours over the course of eight months to complete.
CycleVR is actually a VR …read more
Imagine yourself riding through the countryside of Tuscany in the morning, then popping over to Champagne for a tour in the evening without taking a plane ride in the intermission. In fact, you don’t have to leave your living room. All you need is a stationary bicycle, a VR headset, and CycleVR.
[Aaron Puzey] hasn’t quite made the inter-country leap quite like that, but he has cycled the entire length of the UK, from its southern point to its northernmost tip. The 1500km journey took 85 hours over the course of eight months to complete.
CycleVR is actually a VR …read more
