Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
May 1, 2009 by jane
Filed under Cycling, Eco/Green Living, Events, gear
Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! Today is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family ready for two-wheel transportation:
Puma Glow Rider: Part of Puma’s Urban Mobility line, the Glow Rider (aka Stealth Visibility Bike) is pretty much the coolest city bike there is. In addition to coming equipped with urban-minded features, such as twin disk brakes (for all those red lights, crazy drivers, and zoned out pedestrians), a wire lock system (part of the frame, so a broken lock means a broken bike), and a semi-folding mechanism (for rainy day subway rides and 5th floor walk-ups), the bike frame also glows in the dark-making it easy for drivers and pedestrians to spot you, and ogle you, as you pedal by.
More cool bike accessories and Pretty Tough picks.
National Bike Month Notes:
- May 11 – 15 is officially “Bike to Work Week” and Friday, the 15th is “Bike to Work Day.”
- Sadly, there is also an official “Ride of Silence” to honor fallen cyclists–which is also a nationwide observance on May 20.
- The League of American Bicyclists is promoting awareness by offering “50 ways to celebrate bike month.”
With all the attention on healthy lifestyles and the importance of exercise–bike month might be just what we all need to get in shape and save gas money at the same time. Ride on.
