Biking
11 Bike Shops in Philadelphia Where You Can Buy Gear, Get Repairs, and Take Classes
It’s been said time and time again that Philly is an ultra bike-friendly city. You’ve seen the proof: On your commute, you’ll likely pass dozens […]
Vision Zero, Philly’s Bold Plan to Eliminate Traffic Deaths, Needs Bolder Action
One word to sum up Philly’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030? Ambitious. Even bike-loving Sweden — which pioneered the global safe-streets […]
Where to Stop for Food Near the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia
It’s no secret that the Schuylkill River Trail is Philadelphia’s most popular multi-use trail. In fact, it was even dubbed the best urban trail in the […]
7 Craft Breweries to Visit by Bike, According to Philly Cyclists
With nearly 20 trails, the Philadelphia area is perfect for cruising paved streets or training on the trails. Regardless of your preferred terrain, all that […]
19 Bike Trails Around Philadelphia That You Need to Try This Summer
Biking is awesome because it’s kind of a multitasking activity: You’re getting from point A to point B, but you’re also getting in a workout […]
This Philly-Area Man Wrote a Book About His Bike Ride Across America
In high school, Kyle Bryant was an avid snowboarder, a volleyball player, the prom king, for God’s sake. Yes, he was clumsy, known for getting […]
This Is the Best Way to See the Holiday Lights in South Philly
Let’s face it: Trying to sightsee around the holiday season can be, well, a lot. Between the large packs of locals and tourists clogging up […]
This Schuylkill River Bike Ride Ends with Free Food, Beer, and Live Music
If you love beer, biking, and the Schuylkill River Trail — not necessarily in that order — then there’s an event coming up later this […]
Where to Stop for Food Near the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia
It’s no secret that the Schuylkill River Trail is Philadelphia’s most popular multi-use trail. In fact, it was even dubbed the best urban trail in […]
Explore 50 Miles of Wooded Trails During the Wissahickon All Trails Challenge
If you took a brief sabbatical from exploring one of Philly’s best green spaces, Wissahickon Valley Park, this summer due to the extreme heat and unpleasant […]
Meet a Health Hero Semifinalist: Nicholas Basalyga
» You can vote for Nicholas Basalyga here from September 4th through October 2nd. Name: Nicholas Basalyga Role: Founder and board president of In the Saddle, a non-profit that supports individuals […]
This Awesome Biking and Camping Adventure Trip Is Returning to Philly in August
There are some things that just go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Beyoncé and Jay Z. Pizza and Ranch dressing (don’t fight me on it). And now: […]
Has the Manayunk Bike Race Hit Its Final Wall?
At this point, it wouldn’t be alarmist to ask if Philadelphia’s storied pro bike race is officially kaput. In February, we learned that the one-day […]
Philly Drivers, You’re Wrong: Protected Bike Lanes Will Actually Ease Congestion
Last year, officials cut the ribbon across the city’s first and only one-way protected bike lane. The opening of the 1.1-mile artery, which stretches east […]
Could Protected Bike Lanes in Center City Have Saved This Cyclist’s Life?
A trash truck struck and killed a bicyclist on Tuesday morning in Center City. Here’s what we know: Police say a privately owned sanitation truck hit […]