Meet Our Spring Super Commuter Couple: Janie Katz-Christy and Sam Christy

Posted on May 7th 2025 |

Meet Janie Katz-Christy and Sam Christy, a dynamic duo who have transformed their lives and community through their passion for biking. Their journey began in different parts of the country—Janie from New Jersey and Sam from rural Maryland—but their paths converged in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where they ha […] read more...

Portland Gear Hub is Providing Equitable Access to Outdoor Experiences

Posted on Apr 23rd 2025 |

In January 2014, the Portland Gear Hub began humbly in the basement of a YMCA. It was born from the vision of individuals from two youth-focused nonprofits in southern Maine - Camp Ketcha and the Community Bicycle Center - with the vision of using a second-hand outdoor gear shop to support their youth programs. Since t […] read more...

1,500 People Receive Bikes from Bikes for Kids Wisconsin

Posted on Apr 23rd 2025 |

Madison, WI – Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the use of bicycle-based transportation for everyone in Wisconsin, provided 500 bicycles and helmets to pre-registered recipients at the 2025 Bikes for Kids Annual Bike Giveaway event on April 5th at 354 Coyier Lane in Madison. Area […] read more...

Meet our Winter Super Commuter - McTzviel Alejandro Oyerinde

Posted on Feb 12th 2025 |

McTzviel Alejandro Oyerinde’s passion for cycling grew out of his youth in the El Paso – Juarez area. From the very beginning, McTzviel felt the unity and freedom that bicycles, public transportation, and city parks bring to a community. Now at the age of just 24, he is finding ways to more deeply immerse h […] read more...

Calling All Youth

Posted on Feb 10th 2025 |

Planet Bike’s involvement with the Youth Bike Summit (YBS) began in March 2010 when Kim White and Kristi Nanco, interns from Recycle-A-Bicycle in NYC, attended the National Bike Summit to learn more about bicycle policy and advocacy. While there, they sat in on Planet Bike’s panel entitled “Broadening […] read more...

2024 Planet Bike Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on Dec 10th 2024 |

Don’t snooze on your holiday shopping. Looking for a gift for the cyclist in your life? Look no further than the Planet Bike gift guide. Combined, our staff covers nearly every type of cyclist from the recreational rider, daily bike commuter, e-biker all the way to your weekend warrior, gravel grinder, mountain biker a […] read more...

Meet Our Fall Super Commuter - Nestor Rivera

Posted on Nov 4th 2024 |

Nestor Rivera’s love affair with bicycles began on the sun-kissed streets of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It was the late 1970s and his uncle introduced him to the magic of two wheels by teaching him how to ride a Japanese knockoff of a Schwinn Stingray. From that moment, Nestor was smitten—exploring every corner of his c […] read more...

IMBA is Increasing Trail Access Across the Country

Posted on Nov 4th 2024 |

The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) isn’t just about trails; it’s about transforming outdoor access. From bustling urban centers to awe-inspiring backcountry EPICs, IMBA’s mission harnesses the power of bicycles to create sustainable communities. Planet Bike, a supporter since 2004, aligns with IMBA’ […] read more...

New Planet Bike Products Elevate the Comfort of Your Next Ride

Posted on Nov 1st 2024 |

Planet Bike has launched a few new products to freshen up your bicycle and improve comfort even on the roughest roads. The Gravel Cross 3.5 handle bar tape is our thickest bar tape to date and enhances comfort and control to any drop style handlebar. The Shifty Grip Mid-Mounts are replacement grips for any single or do […] read more...

New Planet Bike Product Arrivals for Fall ‘24

Posted on Sep 10th 2024 |

We have launched a number of new offerings, perfectly timed for cycling in the crisp autumn air. The new Beamer 400 bike light will brilliantly illuminate the path ahead as daylight gets shorter. The Quick Stop XL Chain resettable combination lock will keep your bike secure while you enjoy a pumpkin spice latt […] read more...

Meet Our Summer Super Commuter - Heather Foreman

Posted on Jul 29th 2024 |

Our summer Super Commuter is Heather Foreman. She’s a velo mama and cycling naturalist who loves gliding gracefully along the bike paths and boulevards of Madison, WI. Heather found love on two wheels, is raising two young bicycle commuting dynamos and her keen eyes are always on the lookout, studying the landscape […] read more...

Meet the New Compact and Powerful Blinky Squared Bike Tail Light and Combo Set

Posted on Jun 21st 2024 | PRODUCT, NEWS,

We have launched two new bike lights for the 2024 summer cycling season. The Blinky Squared is a small but powerful bike tail light, and the Beamer 200 & Blinky Squared combo set offers great front and rear illumination. These new additions are not only compact in design but are also loaded with powerful illuminati […] read more...

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

Posted on May 31st 2024 |

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 polic […] 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...

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 sellin […] 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...

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 GlovesBicycling 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...