If it ain’t broke: Why is everyone trying to fix cycling with gimmicks?

by Tom BabinBikesPosted on 8 Comments

There’s something about the simplicity of the bicycle that seems to make everybody want to improve it. Kickstarter is filled with bike ideas, from bizarre bike lights to bizarre bike carriers to bizarre bike blankets (yes, that’s a thing). There’s nothing inherently wrong with this — most industries would kill for this spirit of innovation. …

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Middle-ground fashion: Are we in the midst of transitional North American cycle chic?

by Tom BabinPeoplePosted on 9 Comments

In addition to cheese, trains and museums, Europeans tend to look down on another aspect of North American life: The way we dress on a bike. Cases in point. This image is from my city of Calgary. This one from the Netherlands. Calgary. Netherlands See the difference? I’m not judging their fashion choices (good lord, have …

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