Biking
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 […]
We Test-Rode Indego’s New Electric Bikes Through Philly
One of the first things I learned about Indego’s brand-new electric bikes is that they come with three modes: boost, sport and turbo. Boost, so smooth […]
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: […]
Philly Could Have a Dockless Bike Share by the End of the Year
We could start seeing dockless bikes on the streets of Philadelphia by the end of the year, Billy Penn reports. During a City Council Committee on Streets and […]
I Love My Job: Philly Bike Messenger Joe Cox
If you’ve spent any significant amount of time riding around in Center City, you’ve probably encountered Philly bike messenger Joe Cox, who, with his bright […]
Score a Free Bike Tune-Up in Philly Ahead of Bike to Work Day
Hey, Philly bikers! As you probably know, May is National Bike Month and May 14 to 18 is National Ride Your Bike to Work Week. […]
West Philly and Fairmount Park Could Soon Get New Bike Lanes
New bike lanes in West Philly and Fairmount Park could give cyclists who live in those areas easier commutes to Center City. PlanPhilly reports that City Council is considering […]
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 […]
Price Increases, New Pass Options for Indego Bike-Sharing Program
Mayor Kenney’s office on Monday announced sweeping changes to the city’s popular Indego bike-sharing program that include new pass options, price increases, and a lower […]
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 […]