AI poses a challenge to the youth of today. Knowing how to fix stuff, to engage in creative problem solving, to foster a cooperative atmosphere, with a common denominator (all kids love bikes) is proven to be wonderfully beneficial. Bike recycling/repair is cool. Our Bike Lab concept is so much fun!

AI poses a challenge to the youth of today. Knowing how to fix stuff, to engage in creative problem solving, to foster a cooperative atmosphere, with a common denominator (all kids love bikes) is proven to be wonderfully beneficial. Bike recycling/repair is cool. Our Bike Lab concept is so much fun!

International Women's Day The bicycle, particularly the "safety bicycle" introduced in the late 19th century, played a pivotal role in transforming women's social roles and advancing their emancipation such as the right to vote, broader equality for over five decades and rational attire for cycling.

February 22 used to be the celebration of George Washington’s birthday. It became a federal holiday in 1878. Deep in the throes of the #bicycle craze, it soon became "Bicycle Day." Retailers showed off latest models. Theodore Roosevelt, in 1902, shown escorted by police riding chainless #bicycles.

Data from 52 studies shows cycling (commuting, leisure, or group rides) counts as regular recreational or total physical activity, showing consistent biking a practical and an enjoyable way to cut colon cancer risk by about 24%, especially as a sustainable, low-impact, daily habit for men and women.

Year of the Horse―Happy New Year As in America in the late 1800's, China saw a huge societal shift with the Flying Pigeon #bicycle, offering new mobility for the masses. 500 million Flying Pigeon PA-02 bicycles have been made since 1950. As of 2007, more've been made than any other model of vehicle.

A Tale of The Pirate and The Goose There was once a young poor boy who wanted a #bicycle. He loved a little beat-up #bike in particular, but it was in bad shape. His friend, an artist, told him it could be painted. The boy chose colors he liked best. A bit of alchemy, turning lead into gold ― voilà!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone riding solo this year. No human partner? No problem. My #bicycle has really been my bestie - over every hill, through headwinds, and heartbreak. We are celebrating with roses, candles, and a quiet cuppa — spending V-Day with my faithful, true love (sorry, humans).

A. Gilbert was a specialized commercial illustrator active in the 1890s. Clément & Cie was one of the most prestigious French #bicycle manufacturers of the Belle Époque. Designed to promote Société des Vélocipèdes Clément, A. Gilbert truly captured the energy, elegance, and modern spirit of the era.

Love PAL (Jean de Paléologue), a Romanian-born painter and illustrator, of Byzantine royal descent, trained in England, was renowned for elegant Art Nouveau-style pieces. PAL created posters for Clément Cycles in the 1890s, capturing the era's modernity and sense of freedom associated with #cycling.

Valentine's Day: Artist, Alméry Lobel-Riche depicted a fashionable, happy, Belle Époque couple speeding along on Peugeot #bicycles at dusk or twilight in elegant attire. Her flowing clothing animates a dramatic sense of motion, with glowing red and yellow lamps on the #bikes adding a vibrant energy.

Valentine's Day: Ferdinand Mifliez (Misti) created #bicycle posters that were lively and narrative-driven, vibrant, dynamic French advertising art, featuring bold colors, elegant figures, humorous or adventurous scenes, with Art Nouveau-inspired elements like flowing lines and dramatic compositions.

Designed by Benjamin Bowden for “Britain Can Make It Better” exhibition of 1946 and simply known as the Classic (later, the Spacelander), it was to show how the bicycle of 20 years hence would look. The initial design for the bike had wheel dynamos that gave riders extra power when traveling uphill.

In 2022, there were 7,522 pedestrians and 1,105 bicyclists killed by motor vehicles in America. In 2023, 937 cyclists were killed by motor vehicles. In 2024 and 1st half of 2025: 61,820 Americans died from car crashes. Imagine the outrage/uproar if those deaths were from mass shooters or terrorists?

In this poster for Plasson cycles, award-winning Parisian artist, Manuel Robbe, had created a lovely Belle Epoque illustration of himself and his wife (depicted as the "modern woman," her costume, and a revolutionary activity) in a splendid visual advocacy of that brand, and of the art of bicycling.

The Bowden Spacelander #bicycle was based on a 1948 English aluminum prototype that was handmade by the MG Auto Company but was too expensive to produce. An ingenious dynamo stored the bicycle’s downhill energy and released it on uphill climbs. Plans to mass-produce the #bike were abandoned in 1949.

British industrial designer, Benjamin G. Bowden, designed the Spacelander, one of the most iconic and quirky #bicycles in design history. Priced at about $89.50 (roughly $940–$950 in today's dollars), it was expensive compared to standard bikes. Only around 522 #bikes were ever produced and shipped.

Georges Alfred Bottini: a French artist of the Belle Époque period from humble origins as the son of an Italian-born hairdresser (barber) and a laundress. Despite his talent and presence in the Parisian art scene, he lived in poverty much of his adult life, struggling with depression and alcoholism.

Better Biking Numerous mainstream medical studies have investigated the health effects of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and its primary active compound, Curcumin. Curcumin reduces pain, enhances joint mobility and improves physical function. Piperine (in black pepper) amplifies turmeric's core benefits.

If #bicycles, and cycling, are great for mental health and an affordable form of lasting beneficial intervention, proven by numerous medical studies, then why is this being ignored? How many tragedies will be required before society wises up and decides effective and inexpensive solutions are best?

The photo may be faded but memories remain vivid those days of growing freedom a world at hand ready adventures to be had places seemingly closer than precious shoe leather could hope to provide these many years later her #bicycle will always be a best friend of times past that live within her heart

The UK is suffering a decline in children and young people’s wellbeing: statistics show that almost a third of 16–24 year-olds reported evidence of anxiety or depression, with children aged 5 to 16 years experiencing mental health problems. A recent study: #cycling is shown to be a viable treatment.

How much pollution is being generated by all the cars, stacked up, idling? How much in increased insurance costs are being generated by weather-related crashes? Loss of lives? How many dollars in post-snow season road repairs are to be needed? How much of that is being created by this bold #cyclist?

As masters of 300 characters, it would be splendid if the ability to have more would make #Bluesky ever more useful. The limit makes creating content a challenge to impart important information. x? reddit? #BSKY moves ahead into new territory increased content capacity redefining its own usefulness!

Founded in 1921 by David Sebel (with the "Mobo" toy brand launching in 1947) this British company specialized in metal toys, including children's bikes. In 1930s–50s, MOBO produced small-wheel kids' bikes like the Tot Cycle or Minabike, often with 16–20 inch wheels with low frames for easy mounting.

Not many examples to be found now but 20" bicycles made a widening presence in the 1950s. Not until the introduction of the wildly popular Schwinn Stingray in 1963, and other brands' similarly styled bicycles, did the 20" become a mainstay for American children, followed by bikes in other countries.

Velocipedes Sanitas "To address the drawbacks of cycling as it is currently practiced," by improving the machine's efficiency through the combined action of hands and feet being the goal, a prescient design concept and system that foretold the architecture and usage of the modern stationary bicycle.

Clever A 1890s Belle Époque poster advertising a shop in Paris and a factory in Les Lilas features one of the era's favorite themes: a #bicycle floating in the air in the hand of some charming woman, flowers in her swirling hair, clothing flowing. The Art of Bike. The romance and allure of #cycling.

Researchers have confirmed one of the best longevity-promoting, immune-building, fat-burning treatments is not only affordable, but has long-lasting benefits, physically and financially. Users reported enhanced, positive biological and psychological results. What is this miracle? Simple. Cycling.

While many organizations chase media coverage, we don't. It makes us a target for criminals. Repeatedly. Often. We don't get tax dollars or fat grants. We fund efforts out-of-pocket. So we do more in cycling advocacy than exposing day-to-day mechanics. But, we resonate. We influence, and we succeed.

The Cowboy and his Steed of Steel No Appaloosa snorts beneath him, no thunder rolls from hooves— just the soft click-click of chain links singing prairie truths. He’ll never rope the morning star or outrun some thunder’s call— but every mile he turns the crank he claims the West for all. — Cristo

"Once in the old neighborhood, when he was seven or eight, he’d fallen off his #bike, his helmet splitting cleanly in half like a cantaloupe. He showed the halves to all the neighbor kids as a way to warn them to never ride without one," remembered Kristen Radtke, a friend of Alex J. Pretti (R.I.P.)

Heureusement que j'ai ma (Fortunately, I have my) Henri Cottereau made his fortune in the manufacture of #bicycles. With the onset of World War I, the Cottereau’s Dijon facilities were converted to munitions manufacture by order of the State, a transformation that left him bankrupt at the war’s end.

Cycles Cottereau was a Dijon-based #bicycle company that was known for superb posters designed by various artists., founded in 1891 by Louis Cottereau, a great #cycling champion of the late 19th century. In 1910, the company was acquired by its competitor, Terrot. He died in a mental asylum in 1917.

A fascinating podcast! The #bicycle was to prove transformative. Cheaper than a horse, it freed women and young working class people to roam free. And the bike was the testing ground for countless improvements in manufacturing that would later lead to Henry Ford’s production lines. #BicyclesRecycle

If a young girl who lived in poor, less-than-advantaged circumstances had a new friend that was an artist and painted a #bicycle just for her - how special would that be? The old wisdom: "ask and you shall receive" proves true at times. Magic lives. The Art of Bike. The Art of Life. #BicyclesRecycle

"I'm no expert on bikes, but I have some pretty firm opinions on them. I've heard that the #bicycle is the most efficient machine ever devised by man. Philosophically, I like that a lot. It's Technology, Servant of Man, in its very finest form." ― Bob Weir, The Grateful Dead A strange trip it's been

Apatchie #bicycle. An Apatchie is a #bike that has been patched together and made functional once again. Some things in life deserve a second chance. Bicycles are some of them. Special paint jobs were developed to make the bikes even more desirable. Did that work? Yep. So desirable, all were stolen.

#Bicycle Advocacy : #Bicycles are cool. I like to #bike. I love to pedal to Metal or Rock. Rap really gets me pumping. Then, I might just do my own spoken word while spokin' down the road. #Cycling is life. Power to the pedal. Can colored grrls ride? Nothing's better, baby. Ride it. — Indeed! DoIt!

This effort is all about bicycles. Fixing them. Riding them. Bicycle Love. Bicycle Life. Making bicycles look cool. Having bicycles make one healthier. Happier. We love others who think similarly. Who sing about it, too. Yes My bicycle I be riding my bicycle Riding my bicycle I be riding my bicycle

Black Artists Matter. Black Bikers Matter. Our #friend, Carlos Fish, is a black artist - and an avid #cyclist - in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. When he's off his #bicycle, he's often making #art with his exceptional talent. Here's a dandy sketch of a #biker that perfectly exemplifies Fish's abilities.

The phenomenal Peap Tarr, Cambodian super-artist (and friend), goes Sunday shopping for groceries in the country's capital city, Phnom Penh, in a safe and environmentally sound way ― on his #bicycle. He is also wearing his custom Peap Tarr/Lisa Mam facemask, considered the height of cycling fashion.

Bicycle Inspiration - music to #cycle by. It's really true, you― a #bicycle can be the epitome of cool, fool. (love those who knows what it's all about) Do I look too cool Do I look too cool On my bicycle? On my bicycle? Yeah Do I look too cool Do I look too cool On my bicycle? On my bicycle? Yeah

Insight for #cyclists. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine to treat conditions such as for joint pain relief. More recently, turmeric has become a useful dietary supplement shown to benefit a variety of conditions, including arthritis.

New NYC Mayor, Zohran Mamdani stood with Department of Transportation (DOT) officials on 01/06/2026 as agency workers addressed a roadway drop that had plagued cyclists exiting the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan for years. He even threw the final shovel of asphalt to finish the job. Safe biking!

"Good luck to you! No punctures, no breakdowns and easy roads!" — Happy New Year The difference between the old woman in 1897 clothing and the new woman in 1898 riding attire is a likely reference to Annie Londonderry and her global cycling adventure who shifted her riding attire for practicability.

Santa finds bicycling a great way to burn off all the wonderful cookies and big glasses of milk left for him during his world-wide adventure bringing hearts' desires to children around the world. He thought some comments elicited by our holiday posts would be good to share. Bicycle memories do last.

Snowflakes dance in a soft moonlight, Tinsel twinkles on trees so bright. Dear friends and family, come gather near, To share the joy and holiday cheer. Laughter echoes, hearts aglow, Cookies baking, a warm fireside glow. May this season sparkle with delight, Happy Holidays, and to all a good night!

Once upon a time, Santa truly knew the kind of gift really good for you. Peace on earth will be here to stay, when we live with love each, and every day. In yesteryear, one of the best Christmas gifts was a bicycle. For a cleaner, greener world, a #bicycle is still the best gift. #HolidayGreetings

I'm dreaming of a #bike Christmas Just like the one I used to know Where the tree-tops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow Santa sure had his work cut out for him when it came to singer Bing Crosby's household. Bing needed a bunch of #bicycles for his brood. #HappyHolidays