Illustration by Kathleen White by Alex Vuocolo There are over 300 miles of trails in the Philadelphia region, ranging from paved riverfront paths to winding dirt tracks. For those just learning the system, there are a number of factors to consider when planning a trip: How challenging is the trail? What is there to see
MoreYou Can Get There from Here by Erin Patterson Simon Firth of Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles has a passion for bikes that started early with his days as a bike messenger in London. After making connections with American cyclists during the Cycle Messenger World Championships, he traveled to the U.S. for a visit and
MoreIllustration by Kathleen White Femme Framebuilders by Hannah Waters Los Angeles is not known for being bike-friendly. To the transportation- conscious, its wide looping highways, traffic jams and car culture define the city even more than its celebrities or bustling art scene. Regardless, L.A. is where Megan Dean fell in love with bikes. A short
MoreIllustration by Kathleen White Badge of Honor by Hannah Waters If you are looking for a bespoke touch for your beloved spokes, wheel over to Jewelers’ Row in Center City Philadelphia. There, jeweler Jen Green masterfully crafts custom headbadges, which adorn a bike’s front tube like the carved figurehead on a ship. She’s been at
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Welcome No matter how long you bike, you never stop learning. There are so many exciting new features lined up for the 2015 Philly Bike Expo—our sixth year!—including a gravel bike seminar, a live demo from custom headbadge artist Jen Green, our framebuilders’ panel (which will include two female framebuilders this time), and a crash
MoreMayor Michael Nutter participates in Bike to Work Day on May 17, 2012, an annual event hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. | Photo by Mitchell Leff
Since 2008, Philadelphia has taken strides to make its streets safer for cyclists
If you wanted to have your voice heard and presence felt while bicycling in Philadelphia
Most cyclists prefer to have their children in a rear bike seat but a growing number of people are keeping their children in front, as shown. | Photo by Joanna Goddard
Kidical Mass gives families biking in Philadelphia a boost
For parents in the city who can’t drive, or avoid driving as much as possible, transportation can