bicycle

Keep Yourself Warm When Running or Biking

5:00AM Tamar Weinberg | Stay warm when you’re biking (or for any other outdoor sport) by choosing the right clothes. The Whole Lotta Nothing weblog targets this article (and some of the clothing suggestions) to bikers, but it really can be extended to anyone who is outdoors for prolonged periods in the coldest winter days. Wear a skullcap to keep your ears warm. A waterproof one will make rainy days more bearable. Don’t forget gloves and wear those most suitable for the temperatures outside. You might prefer a lightweight glove for warmer days but a heavier one when it gets a lot colder outside. If you’re an avid athlete, the expenses for such clothing recommendations might be high, but in the end they’re worthwhile if they keep you warm and fitter in the coldest weather. Winter Riding Tips for Your Road Bike [A Whole Lotta Nothing] More »

DIY Bike Rack Revisited

6:30AM Adam Pash | If you liked the idea behind the DIY IKEA bike rack but don’t feel like spending $40 on supplies, reader Mike Sapak shows us how he rolled his own, very similar DIY bike rack out of a 2×4, some hooks, and a little elbow grease. In all Mike says the bike only set him back around $15 in supplies and took about a half hour to assemble. Not bad! DIY Bike Rack [Mike.Sapak.info] More »

DIY IKEA Bike Rack

2:00PM Adam Pash | The IKEA Hacker weblog demonstrates how to turn a few relatively cheap items from IKEA into an attractive, apartment-friendly bike rack. The IKEA goods will still set you back around $40, but the actual project shouldn’t take much time at all and the results are certainly impressive. Looking for a more of a portable bike rack? We’ve got you covered there, too. stolmen bike rack [ikea hacker via Hackszine] More »