BicycleCommuting

I absolutely hate driving and unfortunately, the city where I live depends on cars -- overwhelmingly so. In elementary school, I would bike to school several times a week. Then, I would do it just for fun and to burn off all that extra energy you may imagine a sixth-grader might have. But now,...

Another city has implemented a program that allows free bicycles for anyone who wants to borrow one. This time, it's Denver, a city that is relatively compact, beautifully sited, and an ideal place to enjoy a bike ride. There are already some 358 miles of bike routes ready to be used.The concept...

Congestion, pollution, obesity: some American colleges feel these problems are important enough to warrant some out-of-the-box solutions. One of those solutions is paying students to ride their bikes instead of driving. Stanford spiffs employees and students who agree to give up car commuting up...

Perhaps $4.00 gas has caused you to consider bicycle commuting. Good for you! A nice spin on a sunny summer morning is a marvelous way to start the day, and the return trip is a great way to burn away those work frustrations. However, there are some expenses you may not anticipate and hurdles...