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Owning a Bike Makes Owning a House Difficult – At least for certain New Yorkers, apartment-hunting with a bicycle to consider is difficult, but worth it for the short ride to work. (New York Times)
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Freeze Your Ovaries and Have Graham Crackers Instead of Sex: Morning News Round-Up


If You’re on Your Phone at Dinner — People will think you’re annoying. Shocker. (via The Globe and Mail)

Get a Helmet — That literally stinks when it’s time to buy a new one. (via Ecouterre)

Did You Remember to — Freeze your ovaries? (via The Independent)

Graham Crackers — Were invented to control lust. (via The Straight Dope)
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Freeze Your Ovaries and Have Graham Crackers Instead of Sex: Morning News Round-Up

Men’s Road Bikes Under $1000

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  • September 20, 2010

As a follow up to the Women’s Road Bikes Under $1000, here’s one for the fellas. With road bike sales climbing daily, men everywhere are giving up their mid-life crisis sports car purchases in favor of the greener and more fitness-conscious choice of a sleek road bike. We all want to be Lance Armstrong ripping [...]

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Women’s Road Bikes Under $1000

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  • September 17, 2010

With the popularity of triathlons and charity bike rides reaching a fevered pitch, road bike sales have sky rocketed. The thrill of flying down a hill on your bike, the wind in your…. uh, helmet of course, is not just for kids anymore. Adults are embracing the love of the bicycle once again and recognizing [...]

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Best Commuter Bicycle Tires


Once you’ve found the perfect bike, bag, rack, and helmet, you’re all set for gas-free commuting, right?  Not quite – the right tires are an often-overlooked part of the package, and they can make all the difference for biking around town.  Here are four of the best tires for commuters, blending traction, durability, and low [...]

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Wool Clothing for Biking Commuters

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  • September 11, 2010

Does the idea of making that chilly morning commute dressed in wool leave you scratching like a sheep in need of a haircut?  Think again. Gone are the days of itchy wool clothing. Merino wool is not only durable, but soft and comfortable. It’s the best natural material for wicking moisture away from the skin [...]

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The Best Bike Racks For Cars


Cycling is one of the most efficient ways to get around, and bicycle commuting is often a much better option than driving.  But sometimes you need to transport your bicycle from point A to point B before you can ride – which is where a good bike rack for your car comes in.  We’ve put [...]

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Best Baby Bike Seats

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  • June 17, 2010

Every parent loves to bring their kids along with them for bike rides, and baby bike seats allow them to do this easily. Today, baby bike seats are fitted with suspension systems to keep your baby from rattling. Also, the locking mechanisms are more capable of attaching these baby bike seats to any style of [...]

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The Best Bike Trailers

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  • May 20, 2010

The best bikes trailers are very useful for transforming ordinary bikes into serious load carrying vehicles. Some of the best bike trailers are designed specifically for carrying children, featuring canopies for sunlight exposure, and many are equipped with plenty of pocket and packing room for any extra necessities. Bikes can tow a remarkable amount of [...]

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The Best Women’s Cruiser Bikes: 2009

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  • May 27, 2009

Recently, we featured some of the best men’s cruiser bicycles. Now let’s take a look at some women’s cruiser bikes, which have become very popular in recently years. Nearly every major bike manufacturer now offers at least one cruiser model, if not an entire line. Here are some of the best:

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