LPT Install a Heat Alarm in your Garage if you have an electric car, electric bike, hoverboard, etc. stored. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/heat-alarms/ Two of our home’s bedrooms are directly above the garage. Early warning of a fire in the garage can buy precious seconds to escape. submitted by /u/zdb328

The Kite Bike Dream Is Dead Sometimes, when you believe in yourself and the things you’ve built, you put yourself in situations that are very dumb and funny. It’s extremely Aussie behavior to attempt to sail your half-motorcycle half-hang glider contraption across a very wide river without any kind of contingency plan if things go awry. Kale… Read more…

One Neighborhood’s ‘Bizarre Culture War’ Over Bike Lanes A kerfuffle erupts over sharing the street in Queens, New York, where new bike lanes have replaced some parking spaces in residential areas.

The Kite Bike Will Revolutionize Transit How many times have you been riding your dirtbike to work and you’ve been waylaid by the need to cross a small river? Man, if that river weren’t there, you’d get to your destination in half the time! There’s got to be a better way! Introducing Kale Makeham’s Kite Bike, the first of its kind, a revolutionary way to… Read more…

Power Zone Workouts Are the Best Thing About the Peloton Bike You can do any old ride if you want to goof around, but Power Zone helps you train more seriously.

LPT if trying to determine the safety of the area of your new rental/home, try leaving a crappy bike that is useable out in your front yard or near your entrance and see how long it stays their. Bonus LPT: if working on an investment property in a less than friendly area, you can dissuade thieves by dumping a bunch of random semi-trash objects out front. This will also keep property taxes low while you devote finances to renovations and when all the big ticket items are finished, just clean up the front! submitted by /u/Puzzlehe…

Photos at a mountain bike race? I’m doing a race tomorrow and was thinking about taking photos before and after I finish. Is there something that doesn’t allow this? Should I just message the race organizers about taking photos? My other concern is with heat while my camera is in the car while I race. Plus it’s going to be nearly 100 degrees. Any guidelines for this that anyo…

What are the best places in Middle Europe to have a one or two day long bike trip? Hiya! I am planning a 1-2 day long bike trip in Middle Europe. I live in Southern Hungary and would travel by train. I am tired of our warm climate so I would prefer colder places, like the Alps or the Kárpátok (sorry forgot its English name). I looked at Bodensee at first, but they say it’s not the best, also it’s not possible to do a round tri…

LPT churches are perfect for charging devices when on the road by foot/bike Did a bike tour in France some time ago, using my phone as navigation. Every church, in even the smallest village, was always open during the day and without exception there would be at least one outlet easily available. Without having to enter anywhere you aren’t supposed to. Extra tip: faucet with drinkable water at every graveyard. (Didn’t co…

One Person Is Behind Thousands Of Silicon Valley Bike Thefts And He’s Selling Them In Mexico There’s an ongoing surge in bicycle theft that struck even before the pandemic arrived in 2020. The resulting uptick in cycling and retail bike sales that year served as an accelerant to thrust bike-related crimes to all-time highs. Wired sought the expertise of a bike hunter to learn what was happening to all these… Read more…

Honda Is Giving The Most Fun Bike In The World Its Third Facelift The Honda Grom is maybe the most fun anyone can have on two wheels. Team Red has managed to make Americans care about small-bore motorcycles again, and after three successful generations, the Grom is getting another reskin for 2025. The pint-sized powersports icon is back for another go-around of ripping up your city… Read more…

Make This the Summer You Get an E-Bike, E-Scooter, or E-Skateboard I don’t want to overstate it, but an e-bike, e-scooter, or e-skateboard will change your life.

What would happen if you sold your car and bought an e-bike? submitted by /u/RaucousRat

Riding bike in London or UK what are cultural difference must knows? Ie if from English speaking parts of North America or elsewhere. I heard even in English speaking countries there are differences aside from driving on left or right or use of imperial. I heard that while technically one have right of way(priorty) proceeding down a main drag and a rule change further clarifies it, however it’s customery under B…

LPT: if you’re moving, call you local bike shop before your move and get boxes from them I’m in the process of moving and asked my friends if they had any empty boxes I could have for the move and my friend gave me a mountain bike box. That box was awesome for packing since it’s very durable and has multiple handles..so I called my local bike shops and asked them to save me some boxes and I packed probably half of my stuff in 6-7 bi…

Motor Biking Through Europe (Cheap Bike Options?) I’m planning a 3 month long trip to Europe (From the U.S.) where I’ll just be traveling around on a motor bike. The best quote I’ve been able to find is around 1500 a month for a European rental. Do any of you know of alternative/cheaper options? Any help is appreciated. submitted by /u/sillyrin

LPT: for parents with little kids, get a balance bike- not training wheels I have five kids over 4 decades. Been through bike training a few times. Last kid got a balance bike. it’s just two wheels, no pedals. He could push with his feet. He learned to push faster and coast longer. He could chase the bigger kids and learned to negotiate terrain. Then one day we put him on a two-wheeler. He picked it up immediately. No…

You Can Get This Ride KAC Bike Storage Stand for $26 Right Now You can get this Ride KAC bicycle storage stand on sale for $25.99 right now (reg. $69.99) with free shipping. It’s ready to use right out of the box, folding open so you can set it out on the trailside or floor of your home or garage. Then you just roll your bike onto the stand. The Ride KAC storage stand doesn’t use much space (it measures 17 …

Specialized Tactic Bike Helmet (various colors) $51 + Free Shipping https://www.specialized.com/us/en…1000208435 It has one of the best ratings according to Virginia Tech helmet ratings. https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html#3​

VanMoof S5 e-bike review: too much, too late A long list of features, but how many do you really need? Continue reading…