Latest Bicycle Stories

SOUTHAMPTON, England, January 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cycling has become much more popular recently, especially with the increased coverage in the press, however, as people splash out on new bicycles, are there actually enough resources for cyclists and how can the risk of theft be reduced? Bicycle clothing and accessories website, Cycle Stuff Direct [https://www.cyclestuffdirect.com ], look at these issues. Cycling has had huge exposure in the media over the recent...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online While people are generally encouraged to use their bikes to get to work, school, or play for a variety of beneficial reasons, safety concerns are frequently cited as the explanation for not using pedal power to get around. A new study from University College London that appeared in the open access journal PLoS ONE shows that those concerns over safety may be unfounded, especially for young male drivers between 17 to 20 years old,...

LONDON, December 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been a year of huge triumphs in the world of cycling, especially for our British athletes including Bradley Wiggins, Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton. But cycling doesn't just have to be for the Lycra-wearing, super fit among us. In fact, more and more of us mere mortals are turning to the sport as a way to get out and about during times of austerity and the increasing costs of keeping a car on the road. But no matter...

ReportsnReports.com adds new market research report “China Electric Bicycle Industry Report, 2012-2015” to its store. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) December 01, 2012 Chinese electric bicycle manufacturers went through a painful ordeal in 2011. The circular for rectifying the electric bicycle industry issued by the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and General Administration of Quality...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From iPads to flat screens, electronics are gifts people often buy for themselves around Christmas. Electric bicycles are also becoming popular gifts that consumers buy for themselves and others. When it comes to affordable, fun and healthy transportation, it is hard to beat electric bicycles. Here are five tips consumers need to know when shopping for an electric bicycle: 1. Height: Shorter riders should consider folding bikes or...

MT KISCO, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bicycle World in Mount Kisco, NY donated 17 reconditioned children's bikes to the Mount Kisco Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester. These bikes will be given to families in the Mount Kisco area who may not be able to afford a bike. The Boys and Girls Club will give the bikes to children who have requested a bicycle on their holiday wish list. Bicycle World routinely purchases mountain, hybrid, and children's...

SOUTHAMPTON, November 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The importance of cyclists' safety was brought back to everyone's attention after last week's high-profile accidents with both Great Britain's coach, Shane Sutton, and Tour de France Champion Bradley Wiggins being involved in cycling accidents. It has shocked the nation that such highly skilled cyclists can also be part of unfortunate road accidents and does point out how vulnerable all road users can be, especially in the...

A 30-minute brain injury education program taught in the hospital may increase children's use of bicycle helmets, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers report. The researchers provided bicycle helmet safety and brain injury prevention information to 120 patients age 5 to 18 at Georgia Health Sciences Children's Medical Center and found that helmet usage increased by 72.5 percent within the first month following the program – from only 11 children reporting wearing a bicycle...

SEATTLE, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of its 30(th) anniversary, Novara launches new bike designs in the transportation and road categories, and introduces innovations in reflective apparel and tube packaging. The collection will begin rolling into REI stores and on REI.com now through spring 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121105/SF06286) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120306/SF65403LOGO) Designed to meet a variety of riding experiences...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Dave Snyder, Executive Director, California Bicycle Coalition: Why would a bicycle advocacy group oppose Proposition 33, an automobile insurance initiative? Because if Proposition 33 passes, those of us who have found a way to avoid car insurance costs would be punished by paying higher rates if we choose to own and insure a car again. That's precisely the wrong policy to enact when so many...