It Pays to Pay Attention

Posted on Apr 16th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

We love to give away stuff in contest at Planet Bike HQ. If you’re not following either our Facebook page or Twitter account then you’re missing out. Last week we gave away a couple of white eco racks! […] read more...

Speeding Slightly

Posted on Apr 13th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Video,

Blog BicycleDutch shares some uncomfortable PSAs along with interesting data on how long and far it takes a car to emergency stop from different speeds. […] read more...

Reveal the Path

Posted on Apr 11th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Video,

Reveal the Path is a forthcoming film from the makers of Ride the Divide. It features several winners of the Tour Divide race, including last year’s winner (and former Madisonian) Kurt Refsnider. […] read more...

Understanding PTSD tour

Posted on Apr 9th 2012 | Blog,

Our friend Thomas Skinner (he’s utilizing the full spectrum of our products) and his service dog Scrubs have been touring across the country for a few months now. His mission is to use his experiences to help other veterans understand and recognize the signs, symptoms and effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTS […] read more...

Spring 2012 Super Commuter – Jeff Morrell

Posted on Mar 22nd 2012 | Super Commuters,

Jeff Morrell of Fort Collins, Colorado has made commuting by bike a part of his life for over a quarter of a century! As a year-round commuter, he deals with widely ranging swings in the weather typical of a town nestled at the base of the Rockies. From snowstorms and below zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures to flash rains […] read more...

2012 Advocacy Award Winners Announced

Posted on Mar 22nd 2012 | Advocacy, Blog, News,

The National Bike Summit is always one of the most exciting times of the year for bike advocates. Our own Director of Advocacy, Jay Ferm, is currently on Capitol Hill lobbying. At the Summit, the Alliance for Biking & Walking released their 2012 Advocacy Award Winners. Congratulations to all the recipients. For co […] read more...

Inventory

Posted on Mar 20th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

Performing inventory counts is one of my least favorite things to do. However, it needs to be done and we all share in the doom and gloom that is Inventory Day. I got stuck with the mind-numbing task of counting small parts. The photo below represents our stock of small parts, 179 separate SKUs to be exact. Small pa […] read more...

Lovely Bicycle

Posted on Mar 13th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

One of the favorite blogs around PBHQ is Lovely Bicycle! It focuses mainly on transportational and recreational cycling with a big nod to style. It really is a great source of cycling info and the content keeps you interested. “What began in April 2009 as a bicycle review blog from a beginner’s perspective, has since […] read more...

Campvibes

Posted on Mar 9th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

Looks like Chris is going camping after work tonight. Check out that setup!

To The Thawing Wind

Posted on Mar 6th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

To The Thawing WindBy Robert Frost Come with rain. O loud Southwester!Bring the singer, bring the nester;Give the buried flower a dream;make the settled snowbank steam;Find the brown beneath the white;But whate’er you do tonight,bath my window, make it flow,Melt it as the ice will go;Melt the glass and leave the stick […] read more...

A Tandem, red leaves and more…

Posted on Mar 1st 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

Each year the Alliance for Biking & Walking puts on a photo contest to bring in photos for their online photo library. The library is available to member organizations to use free of charge in their publications. The Alliance just announced the winners for 2011. Below are a few of my favorites. The two girls on a […] read more...

Classics Season

Posted on Feb 28th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

For those of us that are fans of bicycle racing, the Classics Season is one of the most exciting times of the year. The weather is cold, windy, and often rainy. Sections of cobbled streets, hundreds of years old litter the race courses. You have to be strong and you have to be smart if you are to take the win in one o […] read more...

The Final Verdict

Posted on Feb 9th 2012 | Blog, Product,

We sent Guitar Ted a couple of our latest offerings a while back. He just posted his final review of both the Borealis Gloves and the Snack Sack on twentynineinches.com. […] read more...

Tradeshows on the Mind

Posted on Feb 3rd 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

A lot of “bike people” know about the largest North American bike tradeshow of the year, Interbike, but there are a lot more than just that. As we head into February, I’m preparing to head to shows hosted at 2 of our trusted distributors. Here’s a sneak peak of the booth I’ve been building. What do you think? […] read more...

Instructional Video of the Year

Posted on Jan 31st 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Learn, Video,

Problem Solvers is a dandy of a company over in MN that does what? Solves problems. They make all sorts of clever do-dads to work around common bicycle component and compatibility issues. Our pal and the man with the plan, DK, clued us in on their latest instructional video. Take a look and you’ll see why I’m no […] read more...

Ask Your Representative to Preserve Biking and Walking

Posted on Jan 26th 2012 | Advocacy, Blog,

From The League of American Bicyclists: On Thursday, February 2, we expect the House Transportation Committee to vote on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a bill that eliminates crucial funds for biking and walking. As a Member of the Committee, your representative is in a key position to save dedicat […] read more...

Michael’s Big Fat Bike Adventure

Posted on Jan 23rd 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Video,

Friend of Planet Bike, Michael Lemberger, shot this awesome fat bike video this winter! […] read more...

Snack Sack and Borealis Reviews

Posted on Jan 23rd 2012 | Blog, Product,

For those unfamiliar, Guitar Ted is a bike geek that hails from IA. He always offers a fair and unbiased opinion on products that he tests. So what does he think about a couple of our products? Click to find out. […] read more...

Catching up with the Kiwi Chronicles

Posted on Jan 19th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Video,

Russ and Laura are on quite an adventure in New Zealand. Catch up on the last two episodes! Kiwi Chronicles Ep2: Cycling the Super City from Russ Roca on Vimeo. Kiwi Chronicles: Episode 3 - On the Road Again - PathLessPedaled.com from Russ Roca on Vimeo. […] read more...

Two deep breaths and one step forward

Posted on Jan 17th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

As I quietly rolled down the dark bike path I can hear dogs barking at us and the cold crunch of the snow under our 4 inch wide tires. It starts to sink in that I’m wrapping up one of the most difficult rides I have ever done. It was hard not to smile. A few years ago Chris (PB Warehouse guru) and I got some fat bik […] read more...

Cyclocross Nationals comes to Madison

Posted on Jan 12th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog,

Our fair city of Madison hosted US Cyclocross Nationals over 5 days last week. In the fall of 2010 it was announced that Madison was going to host this prestigious event and I decided right then and there that I had to enter this race. I used to take my cross racing pretty seriously but since having my son last Apr […] read more...

Wisconsin Trails in Jeopardy

Posted on Jan 4th 2012 | Advocacy, Bike Life, Blog,

The trails at Upper Hixon Forest in La Crosse, WI, could be closed by a potential sale of city-owned property. Human Powered Trails, a member-based club in the La Crosse area, has put tremendous effort into creating a wonderful shared-use trail system on the bluffs above the river city. The club is fighting hard to sa […] read more...

That’s a Wrap.

Posted on Dec 28th 2011 | Bike Life, Blog,

As 2011 draws to a close, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the past year. I have countless things to be thankful for and a few experiences I’m glad are in the past. I’ve had some wonderful (and new) adventures with family and friends. I had one trip to the ER that resulted in a broken toe, stitches in my face, and s […] read more...

Fun and Cheap

Posted on Dec 21st 2011 | Better World, Bike Life, Blog,

A recent study published in Journal of Urban Health compares the total costs for ciclovia events to the reduced healthcare costs for participants, with some surprising results. I have enjoyed Madison’s Ride The Drive but I had no idea it could more than pay for itself. In the case of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets, th […] read more...

Information Super Highway

Posted on Dec 21st 2011 | Bike Life, Blog,

I recently became aware of a great resource for cyclists, old and new alike. The Bicycles-Stack Exchange is a simple forum for posting questions or sharing your knowledge. It’s “a collaboratively edited question and answer site for people who build and repair bicycles, people who train cycling, or commute on bicycles. […] read more...

Captain Safety Super Fun Reflective Stickers

Posted on Dec 19th 2011 | Blog, Product,

Just a heads up y’all. Our new Captain Safety Super Fun Reflective Stickers (CSSFRS for short) are in stock! These simple yet ingenious stickers will only add to your visibility, especially in the bleak light of the winter months. Head on over yonder and check ’em out.

The Hardest Part…

Posted on Dec 16th 2011 | Bike Life, Blog,

My morning commute offers a wonderful block of time for reflection. During my solo hour long spin to Planet Bike HQ my mind jumps wildly from this to that like a bouncing ball. This morning it wandered to the commitment one needs for year round bike commuting in WI. I’ve been seeing a few less commuters on the paths […] read more...

Kiwi Chronicles Episode 1

Posted on Dec 12th 2011 | Bike Life, Blog, Video,

Russ and Laura Check in from New Zealand. Kiwi Chronicles Ep1: To the Edge of the World - PathLessPedaled.com from Russ Roca on Vimeo. […] read more...

Inspiration

Posted on Dec 9th 2011 | Blog, Video,

On October 15th 2011, Sasha DiGiulian became the first American women to climb the grade 9a (5.14d) with her historic ascent of “Pure Imagination” in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she is only 18. It’s clips like this that provide inspiration to do things most think undoable. I […] read more...

Bird’s Nest Project

Posted on Dec 7th 2011 | Better World, Blog,

I stumbled on this news release this morning and it’s just too cool not to share. Industry News Release Written By: Chris Denny – Denny, ink. Arc’teryx is based in North Vancouver, one of the most affluent and environmentally conscious cities in the world. Known for its performance outerwear, Arc’teryx, through its Bi […] read more...