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Electronic Foldable YikeBike: Cool or Not?
If bikes were as ubiquitous as cars, the ozone might not look like lace. In addition to being a great form of exercise, biking is also a great way to deal with heavily trafficked urban streets. In case you don't want to pedal, but still don't want to sit in traffic, there is the YikeBike.
Cool or Not: Topshop Designing Cycling Gear
After invading New York retail, Topshop is now invading the world of cycling gear. According to the UK Telegraph, this week the fashion-forward retailer is releasing a line of biking shorts, jackets, and accessories for female cyclists. The edgy, brightly colored goods were designed by Cyclodelic and will be available in the UK.
Five Mountain Bikes For Women Under $2,000
I'm looking to get a new mountain bike, so I've been doing a little research. I already have one I spent only a couple hundred bucks on, and after trying out the more expensive ones, I can really feel the difference. So I'm ready to splurge since a bike is something I'll have for a while.
You Asked: What Gives With Women's Bikes?
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
RealRyder — Mountain Bike Without Leaving Home
I'm big into road biking for exercise and for getting from place to place, but I also love mountain biking because the steep hills and windy trails make riding more exciting and challenging. I realize that not everyone has access to safe places to ride, so stationary bikes are a great option. The only negative thing is that they hardly mimic what it's really like to ride a bike outside.Towering Tall Bikes
If you've ever seen one riding down the street, then you know that a tall bike is quite a sight to see. These colossal creations are constructed by attaching recycled abandoned bicycles and random spare parts to regular bikes. Usually the frames are stacked one on top of the other, but the designs can be quite complicated.
Bike Production Beats Out Cars!
Here's a bit of news that will please all of you bike-riding, eco-minded types: bicycle production is on the rise. According to the Earth Policy Institute's Eco-Economy Indicators, 130 million bicycles were produced last year, versus 52 million automobiles. What's even cooler is that bike production is increasing at a faster pace than car manufacturing: it's nearly quadrupled since 1970, while car production has only grown twofold.
Chanel Bike: Would You Buy It?
In honor of my girl FabSugar covering everything that is Fashion Week, I wanted to add a little fashion to my site, with a sporty side of course.
Chanel recently launched a city bike that's bound to knock your socks off. This ergonomically designed, eight-speed bicycle could be the most fashionable bike in town.
Green Exercise: Ride Your Bike Inside
Riding your bike is perfect exercise for your heart and a wonderful way to tone your lower body. It's also great for the environment, because it doesn't require any gas or electricity to get it going. If you live in a place where Winter means cold, ice, and snow, I'm sure you've put your bike away till the Spring, but you can still get the benefits of riding your bike without having to go outside.
Get Your Butt in Gear: Pearl Izumi Sugar Short
Riding your bike is a great cardio workout since it's fun, fast, and the constant breeze keeps you cool. If you don't ride your bike that often, you probably have a sensitive bum, so I definitely recommend getting yourself some padded bike shorts.
Made by Pearl Izumi, Sugar Short certainly protects your booty and keeps you looking and feeling cool!
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