Upcoming double-decker SEPTA trains will please cyclists
For cyclists who need to take their bikes on SEPTA, the issue of space has been an ongoing problem for cyclists and non-cycling passengers alike.
View ArticleCity Council bill: Speed bump for protected bike lanes in Philly?
Philadelphia's promise to become a more bike-friendly place took a huge step forward last August with the opening of the city's first one-way protected bike lane, a 1.1-mile stretch through University...
View ArticleFor the second year in a row, the Manayunk bike race is a no-go
Last year marked the first time in more than 30 years that the annual Manayunk bike race, which traditionally lured professional cyclists to the hilly Philadelphia neighborhood in one of the biggest...
View ArticleAvid cyclist, food courier fatally struck by SUV on Spring Garden Street
Saturday evening Pablo Avendano, 34, was traveling east in the bike lane at Spring Garden and 10th Streets when he was struck and killed by a driver in a Mitsubishi SUV.
View ArticleNeed a bike? Bid on one at the Ocean City Bicycle Auction
Ocean City, New Jersey, will hold its annual bicycle auction on Monday, July 16. You can bid on abandoned and unclaimed bikes between 10 a.m. and noon.
View ArticleHundreds of new bike paths are headed for one of Philly's largest suburbs
Montgomery County's plan to introduce 800 new bike paths has been approved in what officials see as the first step of making cycling a cohesive mode of transport in the region.
View ArticleRequesting a shorter ride in the city? Uber wants you to bike instead
Uber's CEO said the company will now focus on electronic bikes and scooters when it comes to inter-city trips that are only a few blocks.
View ArticleLime’s dockless electric scooters have arrived in Philadelphia
It looks like the electric scooter revolution has begun in Philadelphia. Brace yourselves.
View ArticlePhilly's Lime electric scooter rumors: They are not available here ... yet
Rumors of the arrival of Lime electric scooters in Philadelphia recently were due to a technical glitch caused by some scooter being stored at a warehouse in the region.
View ArticleCould Philly be home to a dirt-bike park anytime soon?
Last weekend's street riders may have unwittingly revived a years-old idea to develop a dirt-bike park somewhere within the city limits.
View ArticleIndego expansion plan details dockless bike share rollout for 2019
Indego's five-year plan, which includes doubling its number of bike stations in Philadelphia and a rollout of dockless bike share, was released Thursday.
View ArticleJoin the Bicycle Coalition on a group ride through South Philly's festive...
Don't deck the halls with boughs of holly. This December, deck your bike out with twinkle lights, bells, reindeer antlers, tinsel and whatever other festive decorations you can find. The Bicycle...
View ArticleFormer cyclist Floyd Landis opening bike, coffee, hemp shop in Lancaster County
Former pro cyclist and Pennsylvania native Floyd Landis is bringing a combination bike, coffee, and hemp product shop to Lancaster County.
View ArticleIndego announces expansion with 400 more electric bikes in Philly
Philadelphia's bike share program Indego will continue its expansion in 2019 with the debut of 400 additional pedal-assist electric bikes.
View ArticleThis guy engineered a bike connected to his TV that makes him work out for...
Ryan Sterbenz, a 30-year-old from Arizona, combined his love of TV, with his background in engineering and a need to workout to create an exercise bike that was connected to his TV.
View ArticleDirt bike rider zips past Allentown police officer, pops wheelie, nearly...
A dirt bike rider on a residential street nearly slammed into an Allentown Police Department cruiser over the weekend, just seconds after popping a wheelie in front of a police officer.
View ArticleBike through Fairmount Park to complete scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt organized by Fairmount Park Conservancy will take place on Saturday, July 27. Teams will explore the six historic houses in Fairmount Park during the event.
View ArticleCyclist fatally struck by car in Northeast Philly
A cyclist died Wednesday morning in Northeast Philadelphia after he was struck by a vehicle in the area of Tacony, police said.
View ArticleTeen cyclist fatally struck by car on Kelly Drive, police say
Nadir Nafis Holloman, an 18-year-old cyclist, died Tuesday night while riding his bike along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. The incident was the second fatal cycling accident involving a teenager in the...
View ArticleBike shortage prompts eventual sale of Ocean City shop after 85 years
Annarelli's Bike Shop in Ocean City, New Jersey will close as a result of a bicycle shortage spurred by a rush buyers during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned business had...
View ArticlePhilly Naked Bike Ride called off this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
There will be no Philly Naked Bike Ride this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12th annual event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 29. But the 10-mile ride across the city was...
View ArticleIndego offering $1 day passes for unlimited bike rides on Election Day
Philadelphia's Indego bike share service is offering discounted deals on Election Day. Riders can enter the discount code VOTE2020 to receive a Day Pass for $1. It provides unlimited 30-minute rides.
View ArticlePhilly bike share Indego unveils plans for 2021 expansion
Philadelphia bike share program Indego will embark on a five-year expansion plan beginning in 2021. New stations are planned for neighborhoods in South and West Philadelphia, in addition to a larger...
View ArticleCyclist fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Northeast Philly
A cyclist died Wednesday night after he was struck by a SEPTA bus in the 9900 block of Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, police said. The victim, reportedly about 40 years old, was not...
View ArticleCycling activists want MLK Drive vehicle restrictions to remain permanently
Cars have been prohibited on Martin Luther King Drive since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is urging the city to keep it that way for...
View ArticlePhilly City Council votes to stiffen penalties against dirt bike riders
New legislation passed by Philadelphia City Council would classify dirt bikes and dune buggies as illegal street vehicles — just like ATVs. Violators would be subjected to a $2,000 fine and have their...
View ArticlePresident Biden gave U.K.'s Boris Johnson a bike made at North Philly shop
President Joe Biden gave U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson a custom-made touring bike built at North Philadelphia's Bilenky Cycle Works. The gift was given in recognition of Johnson's penchant for...
View ArticleAs Philly police seize more illegal ATVs and dirt bikes, Krasner seeks a...
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner urged city leaders to find creative ways to approach the problems caused by illegal dirt bikes and ATVs. He spoke in the wake of a deadly shooting in Port...
View ArticleWilmington bicyclist dies after crash in Stone Harbor
A 50-year-old woman from Wilmington, Del. has died after she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Stone Harbor this past Saturday, police said. The fatal accident occurred around the...
View ArticlePPA launches design competition for 'out-of-the-box' bike racks to prevent...
The Philadelphia Parking Authority launched a program to build bike racks around the city to prevent illegal parking near fire hydrants, which poses a safety hazard for emergency service professionals.
View ArticleNew bike shop-coffee shop hybrid on Main Line offers two kind of pick-me-ups
Up to Eleven will hold its grand opening from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the new Cricket Flats apartment building to coincide with the Ardmore Rock N' Ride. Up to Eleven is a new coffee...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Parking Authority to test bike patrol unit to ticket violators
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is creating a small team of officers that will patrol the city on bicycles, ticketing drivers who violate parking restrictions in lanes designated for bikes and...
View ArticleModern waterfront park to open in Camden at former city dump site
Fifty years after Camden decommissioned its city dump on the Cooper River, officials and residents of the Cramer Hill neighborhood have reclaimed the space with a modern waterfront park. Work on the...
View ArticleSouth Jersey bike shop Beacon Cycling to close with retirement sale after...
A beloved South Jersey bike shop that has been a hub for cycling enthusiasts for decades will close at the end of February. Customers looking for discounts on bikes and equipment can head to Beacon...
View ArticlePolice in Pennsylvania can now confiscate illegal ATVs and dirt bikes
As municipal police throughout Pennsylvania continue to crack down on illegal ATVs and dirt bikes, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a new law that allows police to confiscate, destroy, or potentially sell vehicles...
View ArticlePhilly bike share program aims to increase ridership among low-income...
Philadelphia's Indego Bike Share has unveiled a five-year equity plan. The strategy includes efforts to improve transportation throughout the city by increasing access to bike stations, especially in...
View ArticlePeloton recalls 2.2 million bikes due to injuries caused by faulty seat posts
Peloton has recalled 2.2 million of its original bikes because the seat posts are unstable and may cause injuries. The bikes affected by the recall have the model number PL-01 and have been sold since...
View ArticleIndego to add 600 electric bikes as part of expansion into North Philly,...
Indego, Philadelphia's bike share program, is adding 600 electric bikes to the system and installing new docking stations in North Philly, Manayunk and West Philly this year. The program seeks to boost...
View ArticleOcean City may soon ban electric bikes from its boardwalk
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian plans to introduce an ordinance that would ban electronic bikes on the Jersey Shore town's boardwalk. During the summer, people may ride bicycles on the boardwalk from 5...
View ArticleR.E.Load, the Philly messenger bag company, to close after 25 years
R.E.Load Bags, the Philadelphia company that makes custom bike messenger bags and other cycling accessories, is closing at the end of 2023. Owners Roland Burns and Ellie Lum started the company from a...
View ArticlePhilly Naked Bike Ride to take cyclists from Lemon Hill to Independence Hall...
The Philly Nake Bike Ride begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 from Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park. The 13-mile route takes participants by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rittenhouse Square, andCity Hall....
View ArticleIndego plans to add 1,000 new bike docks, primarily in West Philly, in 2024
Indego will add 1,000 new bike docks, primarily in West Philly, in 2024. The city bike share program shared its latest expansion plans on Thursday, targeting Kingsessing, Mill Creek/Parkside,...
View ArticleBike South Philly's festive streets at the annual Holiday Lights Ride
The 2023 Holiday Lights Bike Ride, touring festively decorated neighborhoods in South Philly, takes place Wednesday, Dec. 13. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the cyclist group...
View ArticlePhiladelphia receives $16.4 million in latest round of federal bike and...
Philadelphia will receive $16.4 million for pedestrian and bicycling safety measures through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The funds will be primarily used for upgrades to Old York...
View ArticlePhilly Bike Expo is cycling back to convention center this month
The Philly Bike Expo will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 16-17. Cyclists can participate in rides or interact with bike industry exhibitors on the show floor.
View ArticleA St. Patrick's Day haunted house and an espresso martini crawl: Your weekend...
During St. Patrick's Day weekend, people in Philadelphia can visit a themed haunted house in Manayunk, an inaugural espresso martini crawl in Northern Liberties, and a yarn crawl all over the city. The...
View ArticleIndego bike share again allows riders to pay for single trips
Indego, Philadelphia's bike share program, is offering single-trip passes for the first time since 2018. Single trips cost $4.50, with additional fees for electric bikes and rides that last longer than...
View ArticlePhilly Naked Bike Ride route to go through Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday
The 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride will begin at Glendinning Rock Garden and end at Drexel Park. Pre-ride festivities start at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the ride commencing at 5 p.m. and lasting until...
View ArticleDrivers who stop in Philly's bike lanes would face fines under proposed bill
Motorists who park or stop in bike lanes in Philadelphia would face fines under a bill introduced to City Council on Thursday. The legislation was among several bike safety measures introduced...
View ArticlePhilly Film Festival and a bike ride: Your weekend guide to things to do
Philadelphia will host its annual film festival and 20-mile bike ride during the weekend of Oct. 18-20. The Weirdo festival is also happening in East Kensington, along with Open Studio Tours of...
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