A Reader Buys Her First Bike and Preps For a Bike Race


Updated 10/25/11 2:53 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Buying Your First Bike and What to Expect in a Bike Race

Being a beginner cyclist didn't stop FitSugar reader bjeanne18 from participating in a 15k bike race! She shares what it was like to shop for a bike and prep for her big race day in our FitSugar Community. The 15K bike race was part of the Corporate Challenge. I signed up for the bike race and a 5K run and they are the first races I've ever competed in as long as you aren't counting elementary Read more

A FitSugar PSA: Wear a Bike Helmet For Goodness Sake!


Updated 05/02/11 5:36 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Pictures of the Singer Pink Biking in Berlin

While Pink was in Berlin for her Funhouse Summer Carnival tour, she still managed to take time off to enjoy the city. We LOVE that Pink's idea of fun is riding a bike, especially while traveling, because it's a great way to check out a new city and get in some exercise at the same time. Still, I gotta ask, "Pink, where the heck is your helmet?" Allow me to just rant a little bit and remind all of Read more

Love It or Hate It? Antler Handlebars


Updated 06/01/10 10:52 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Sung Kug Kim's Bi-King Antler Bike Handlebars

UK-based designer Sung Kug Kim debuted his Bi-King antler bike handlebars at ICFF this year. Not only are they hilariously brilliant and take the antler trend to a whole new level, but they're also beautifully polished, made of wood and chrome. What do you think? Would you rock these antler handlebars on your two-wheeler?   Love It or Hate It? Antler Handlebars Love it! Hate Read more

Etsy Finds: Bicycles Built For Home


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Bicycle Décor For the Home From Etsy

In case you didn't know, May is American bike month. The Spring month often provides folks the ideal weather for a ride to the park with a picnic basket in tow. To celebrate the age-old pastime, I'm highlighting some of my favorite whimsical wheels for this week's edition of Etsy Finds. Read more

Electronic Foldable YikeBike: Cool or Not?


Updated 09/11/09 9:28 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

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. This mini two-wheeler is electric, so there is no need to pedal. It has been redesigned in other ways as Read more

Oh Snap! Bikers Promise to Dress If Israel Lets Them Ride


Updated 06/24/09 9:33 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Oh Snap! Bikers Promise to Dress If Israel Lets Them Ride

Earlier this week the Israeli government voted down a bill, which would have funded procycling projects. So last night naked cyclists rode around Tel Aviv as part of a nighttime protest, calling on the government to support cycling. Hey, at least they saved their nudity for after dark! One of these days I want someone to find out if all these nude protests actually get results. Read more

Do You Store Your Bike Indoors?


Updated 05/13/09 9:08 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 10 comments

Do You Store Your Bike Indoors?

I've had more bicycles stolen in my lifetime than I can count. Living in a city, it's just a reality you must come to terms with. In college, I always bought the cheapest bike I could find, $45 at most. But, bikes are precious to me, regardless of how inexpensive they are. So, sometimes the smartest thing to do is just store it in indoors, as cumbersome as that may be. Luckily, there's more and Read more

Casa Verde: Put Your Bike to Work


Updated 05/07/09 9:24 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Casa Verde: Put Your Bike to Work

If you're moving across country, probably the most eco-friendly way to handle the move is to sell your things on Craigslist, and then buy furnishings in your new town off of Craigslist or at thrift and antique stores once you've settled. If you're just moving across town, there's no reason to get rid of your stuff. But the earth-friendly answer isn't to rent a U-Haul, either. That hogs gas, and Read more

Cool or Not: Topshop Designing Cycling Gear


Updated 05/13/09 8:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Topshop Releases Line of Cycling Gear For Female Cyclists

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. British safety experts caution that hats and headscarves are no Read more

Roundup: Velo Love


Updated 04/02/09 7:26 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Roundup: Velo Love

The Spring weather has found me eager to pedal my bike onto city streets and run errands on two wheels. There's nothing like a leisurely bicycle trip to the farmers market or the post office on a sunny Spring day. Who doesn't love combining exercise, fun, and shopping trips into one outing? Of course, you needn't restrict your bicycle obsession to city streets. Why not bring a little velo love Read more