Planet Bike Celebrates National Bike Month by Awarding Grants to 11 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on May 31st 2024 | advocacy, better world, news,

In celebration of National Bike Month, Planet Bike has awarded over $21,500 to eleven non-profit organizations across the U.S. These groups are actively expanding cycling access, championing infrastructure development, and promoting a culture of diversity and equity in American bicycling through education and policy ef […] read more...

Meet Our Spring Super Commuter - Vivian Ortiz

Posted on Apr 30th 2024 | bike life, quarterly dispatch, super commuters,

Our spring Super Commuter is Vivian Ortiz. In contrast to Paul Revere’s historic ride through the streets of Boston on horseback, Vivian opts for her faithful bicycle as her steed of choice. She found her passion for cycling a bit later in life, but that hasn’t stopped her from being a powerful advocate and inspira […] read more...

Protecting the Planet 1% at a Time

Posted on Apr 30th 2024 | advocacy, better world, learn, quarterly dispatch,

1% for the Planet was born from a simple concept: businesses should give back to the earth from which they profit. Founded in 2001 by Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Craig Matthews of Blue Ribbon Flies, the organization has since rallied an impressive network of over 5,200 businesses in 110 countries, collectively […] read more...

Meet Our Winter Super Commuter - Douglas Trotter

Posted on Feb 23rd 2024 | super commuters, quarterly dispatch,

Our winter super commuter is Douglas Trotter. At 60 years of age, he has a life time of cycling experience under his belt and shows no sign of slowing down. He started on a tricycle, adventured on two wheels as a teen, commuted as an adult and tours as a semi-retiree. His passion for bicycling grows every day. As h […] read more...

New Planet Bike Product Arrivals for Spring ‘24

Posted on Feb 22nd 2024 | NEWS, PRODUCT,

We have introduced a bunch of new products just in time for the start of the spring riding season. The list includes a compact 200 lumen bike headlight, a reimagined fork mounted headlight bracket, versatile adaptors that connect Planet Bike headlights to GoPro® and Garmin® style mounts, extra tacky handle […] read more...

Working Bikes is Making a Difference in Their Community and World Wide

Posted on Feb 22nd 2024 | ADVOCACY, BETTER WORLD, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Working Bikes Chicago was founded in 1999 by Lee Ravenscroft and Amy Little with the mission to strengthen communities both near and far through the power of bicycles. Their goal was to sustainably rescue bikes that people in the community were either planning to discard or sell for scrap metal. They started selling so […] read more...

Planet Bike Closes Out 2023 by Giving Over $29,600 Supporting Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on Dec 19th 2023 | Advocacy, Events, News,

To close out 2023, Planet Bike has awarded over $29,600 to non-profit organizations across the U.S. These groups are doing outstanding work to get more people riding bikes by promoting the healthy and joyful benefits of cycling to people of all ages. Each organization has its own unique combination of educational p […] read more...

Meet Our Fall Super Commuter - Jesse Wolmart

Posted on Oct 30th 2023 | Quarterly Dispatch, Super Commuters,

Our fall Super Commuter is Jesse Wolmart. On the surface, Jesse may appear to be just a kid from the Bronx. If you dig a little deeper, you discover a man who believes that the bike is an agent of change that can bring a community together. The Bronx is special for Jesse because he believes in the resiliency of his […] read more...

Meet Our Summer Super Commuter - Mayo Costanza

Posted on Aug 15th 2023 | SUPER COMMUTERS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Our summer 2023 Super Commuter is Mayo Costanza. At 22 years of age, he’s not only our youngest Super Commuter to date, but he also has a knack for transforming less than perfect situations into something remarkable. If Mayo were part of a daytime soap opera, he’d undoubtedly shine in the cast of “the Young and the […] read more...

Planet Bike Releases a Sleek High-Powered Beamer 700 Bike Headlight and Combo Set

Posted on Jul 14th 2023 | NEWS, PRODUCT,

Meet the new Beamer 700 bike headlight and Beamer 700 + Rojo 100 front and rear light combo set. Day or night, using these bike lights on every ride is an important way to stand out to motorists and other path and road users. The Beamer 700 maximizes its slim design with a high-powered, five-mode broad beam […] read more...

NICA is Expanding Youth Cycling Across the U.S.

Posted on Mar 23rd 2023 | QUARTERLY DISPATCH, NEWS, LEARN, ADVOCACY, BIKE LIFE,

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is introducing youth and families across the country to the lifelong benefits of bicycling. NICA was founded in 2009 with the goal of developing mountain bike programs for student-athletes in grades 6-12 across the U.S. Its mission is to “build strong minds, […] read more...

Meet Our Spring Super Commuter - Tracy Berman

Posted on Mar 23rd 2023 | SUPER COMMUTERS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Tracy Berman, our spring 2023 Super Commuter, was persuaded to travel with her bike commuting father one morning while working a summer factory job during her college years. Since then, the bike has become an integral part of Tracy’s life and has taken her to and from work most days, empowered her to share her pass […] read more...

Join the Movement in Creating a More Bicycle-Friendly America

Posted on Jan 13th 2023 | BETTER WORLD, LEARN, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Is 2023 the year that you’ll encourage your business, university, or community to join the movement to create a more bicycle-friendly America? If so, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) is here to help!A decade ago, the League launched the current version of its Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program. It’s focus […] read more...

Meet Our Winter Super Commuter - Pamela Murray

Posted on Jan 13th 2023 | QUARTERLY DISPATCH, SUPER COMMUTERS,

Pamela Murray is Planet Bike’s winter Super commuter and she’s living proof that it's not necessary to start cycling at an early age to develop a deep love of bicycling as an adult. A longtime resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, Murray purchased her first adult bicycle in 2006 at the age of 40. She has […] read more...

Meet Our Updated Fall and Winter Cycling Glove Collection

Posted on Nov 11th 2022 | news, product,

We have made technical refinements to improve the performance of the cool weather Aquilo half-lobster and the winter weight Borealis gloves. These gloves will meet the challenge of any bicycle adventure whether its fall, winter or spring. Aquilo Half-Lobster Cool Weather Cycling Gloves Bicycling in cooler weathe […] read more...

The End of Daylight Savings Doesn’t Have to be Ghoulish

Posted on Oct 28th 2022 | BIKE LIFE, PRODUCT,

The fall colors are popping, there’s a chill in the morning air and all the children across the land are preparing to dress up as ghost and goblins to make their rounds on Halloween night! As the afternoon light fades with each passing day, and the end of daylight savings time arrives, you needn’t be afraid […] read more...

Quality Bicycle Products Mechanic Scholarship Update

Posted on Oct 6th 2022 | Advocacy, News, Video,

In our March edition of “The Dispatch” newsletter, we featured our partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to expand their mechanic scholarship program for 2022. It’s an initiative to create a cycling industry that is more accessible, inclusive and diverse by teaching underrepresented individuals the skills […] read more...

Meet Our Fall Super Commuter - Becky Walkwe

Posted on Oct 6th 2022 | BIKE LIFE, QUARTERLY DISPATCH, SUPER COMMUTERS,

Like the English nanny Mary Poppins, Becky Walkwe also loves children and teaches them valuable life lessons with a magical touch. The two are similar in many ways but diverge when it comes to their preferred means of transportation. Mary has an enchanted parrot umbrella to float between nannying assignments and Be […] read more...

Back to School Gear That Will Keep You Riding Through the Year

Posted on Sep 1st 2022 | BIKE LIFE, LEARN, PRODUCT,

As the long days of summer wind down, students across the land have to say goodbye to the carefree days of summertime and head back to school. So, whether you’re a second grader, a high schooler, an undergrad or a teacher, give biking to school a try. It smells better than a big yellow school bus and it can be mo […] read more...

Planet Bike Expands and Updates Glove Line-up

Posted on Jul 19th 2022 | NEWS, PRODUCT,

Planet Bike has introduced two new breathable, summer weight full finger cycling gloves just in time for those long summer rides. Additionally, technical refinements have been made to improve the performance of the cool weather Aquilo half-lobster and the winter weight Borealis gloves. These gloves will meet the c […] read more...

The Boise Bike Project is Building a Stronger and Heathier Community Through Bicycle Access

Posted on Jul 19th 2022 | ADVOCACY, NEWS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

When thinking about communities that are leading the way in innovative bicycling efforts, you might think of Davis, CA or Fort Collins, CO but not Boise, ID. And that’s why we were delighted to learn about the Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) and the many wonderful programs they’ve developed that are helping to build a […] read more...

Meet Our Summer Super Commuter - Xail Hernandez

Posted on Jul 19th 2022 | QUARTERLY DISPATCH, SUPER COMMUTERS, VIDEO,

The bicycle has been one of the most efficient modes of transportation since its inception in 1817. Xail Hernandez discovered just how efficient it could be in the summer of 2014 when dealing with public transportation in Tucson, Arizona. Her journey to becoming a full-time bike mechanic, year-round commuter and adv […] read more...

Meet Our Spring 2022 Super Commuter - Emma Scudder

Posted on May 6th 2022 | BIKE LIFE, QUARTERLY DISPATCH, SUPER COMMUTERS,

Bicycles have the power to inspire and empower people. Portland Bike Party co-founder Emma Scudder found this out in college when she saw how many people used bikes for transportation. That’s when she embraced the independence and joy of bicycling and was inspired to become a daily cyclist and a committed bicycle a […] read more...

Planet Bike Celebrates National Bike Month Awarding Over $44,500 Supporting 17 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on May 6th 2022 | ADVOCACY, BETTER WORLD, NEWS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

In celebration of National Bike Month, we have awarded over $44,500 to non-profit organizations across the U.S. These groups are working tirelessly to grow, support and create cycling access for all people. They achieve this through educational programming and policy work which results in a more diverse and equitable b […] read more...

Planet Bike Continues on the Path to a Sustainable Future

Posted on Apr 22nd 2022 | ADVOCACY, BETTER WORLD, BIKE LIFE, LEARN, NEWS,

Doing business in a different way has been a part of our company culture since its founding in 1996. Environmental sustainability and social responsibility are at the core of our mission as it promotes the power of the bicycle to bring equity and positive change to people, communities, and the environment.In honor […] read more...

Explore Our New Line-up of Bike Lights Suitable for Any Type of Rider

Posted on Apr 8th 2022 | NEWS, PRODUCT,

Just in time for spring, we have launched three new lights that will enhance your next bike adventure. The line-up incudes a full range of lights for helping you “be seen” all the way to fully illuminating the road, trail or path ahead of you. Blaze 1500 Bike Headlight - This twin beam bike light that […] read more...

Meet Our First Super Commuter of the New Year!

Posted on Mar 4th 2022 | QUARTERLY DISPATCH, SUPER COMMUTERS,

What does bicycle commuting mean to you? It’s a question we ask every nominated Super Commuter. Our 2022 winter Super Commuter is Lieutenant Brian Beekman and his response to our question is very personal. He’s a 22-year law enforcement veteran in the Central Oregon Police department and biking to work has become a […] read more...

QBP Expands Bicycle Industry Scholarship Programs for 2022

Posted on Mar 4th 2022 | ADVOCACY, NEWS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

This spring, Planet Bike is partnering with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to help expand QBP’s mechanic scholarship program for 2022. The goal is to create a cycling industry that is more accessible, inclusive and diverse. Four distinct scholarships will award 48 individuals with tuition and lodging at either the […] read more...

Black Girls Do Bike Releases Episode 9 of Bike Girl Magic

Posted on Mar 4th 2022 | ADVOCACY, NEWS, QUARTERLY DISPATCH,

Planet Bike’s partnership with Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB) continues with episode 9 of the Bike Girl Magic video series. This series highlights women who are spreading love, passion and camaraderie throughout the BGDB community.This episode of Bike Girl Magic catches up with Kandice Shelton. She is a spirited and lo […] read more...

Don't Let the Cold Keep You Off Your Bike

Posted on Jan 14th 2022 | Bike Life, learn,

As the temperatures drop and daylight shortens it sometimes gets harder to find the motivation to keep those wheels turning. Nevertheless, if you’re able to work through your winter riding hesitancies, you’ll discover that even the shortest rides through challenging conditions can be the most rewarding adve […] read more...