Bike Lanes Bike lanes are defined as “a portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement marking for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists”. There is much debate, even in the cycling community … Read More
Cycling Shorts Do you know why cycling shorts have historically been black? If you’ve ever been out on the road with a flat or other mechanical problem and walk away with grease, oil and dirt all over your hands – … Read More
Bicycles in Flight If not for the bicycle, there’s a chance there would have been no early airplane – or we might still be jumping off cliffs trying to get enough takeoff speed. “It is not uncommon for the cyclist…to … Read More
Bike to Work (May 15-19) Bike to Work Week is the week embedded within National Bike Month that is set aside to demonstrate, promote and celebrate all those that choose the two wheeled, “turn the tech off” approach to getting … Read More
Welcome to National Bike Month! Cyclists around the US take the entire month of May each year to celebrate, promote and demonstrate all the wonderful benefits of being on your bicycle. Whether you use your bike for transportation, fitness or … Read More
Women have played a significant role in the growth of popularity of cycling. Tied in time to the Women’s Suffrage Movement, the bicycle came to highlight the movements focus on women’s freedom. Today’s cyclists, men and women, owe a great … Read More
It may surprise you to know that the first paved highway systems in the United States were developed not for cars, but for bicycles. If it were not for the efforts of the League of American Wheelmen (now the League … Read More
Beginning January 2, 2017, Richardson Bike Mart will be offering a new rewards program to all Shawnee Trail Cycling Club Members, replacing the existing discount program. Every time you make a purchase at any Richardson Bike Mart location or through their … Read More
The City of Frisco has been awarded the Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community status, joining Plano and Richardson as the only current awardees in North Texas. This award reinforces what we all already know – Frisco Bikes! The Bronze award recognizes communities … Read More