Meet Our Fall 2021 Super Commuter - Rich Jones

Posted on Oct 26th 2021 | quarterly dispatch, super commuters,

Whether from personal experience or from the silver screen, we can all picture New York City traffic. We envision taxi-upon-taxi, blaring horns, bumper to bumper vehicles all rolled up and stuck in the chaos of the Big Apple. Our fall Super Commuter, Rich Jones, escapes that madness on his 40-mile round trip bike […] read more...

Black Girls Do Bike Releases New Bike Girl Magic Video

Posted on Oct 26th 2021 | Bike Life, news, Quarterly Dispatch, Video,

Planet Bike is thrilled begin a partnership with Black Girls Do Bike. We love the balance that the bicycle brings to the world and our corporate mission is to pledge time, resources and profits to organizations working for sustainable transportation solutions. This year we have focused a portion of our giving on […] read more...

5 Tips to Extend Your Bike Commuting into the Fall Season

Posted on Sep 21st 2021 | bike life, learn, product,

With the days getting noticeably shorter and the temperatures starting to drop, it’s time to start thinking about fall riding gear. Here are five tips to extend your riding season into cooler temperatures so you can take in all the autumnal beauty as you pedal through fall.Dress in layers – Wool for the winFall comm […] read more...

Riding Back to School

Posted on Sep 2nd 2021 | Bike Life, Learn,

For most kids, nothing is more exciting than the anticipation and feeling of back to school time. That sense of excitement is even more palpable when the daily trip to the school yard involves pedaling by bicycle through the fresh morning air.Across the nation, schools are back in session and we have compiled five […] read more...

Planet Bike Awards over $46,000 Supporting 15 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on Jul 27th 2021 | Advocacy, news, quarterly dispatch,

In its latest round of advocacy giving, Planet Bike has awarded over $46,000 to non-profit organizations that are creating safer and friendlier places to bike for all cyclists. Additionally, Planet Bike has focused a portion of its annual giving on groups that are welcoming and supporting new and diverse people to […] read more...

FB4K's Madison Bike Donation Season Starts Sept. 18th

Posted on Jul 27th 2021 | advocacy, events, news,

Looking to free up some space in your garage and have an old bike you want to get rid of? FB4K's Madison is kicking off their bike collection season September 18th. Read below for the current information for bike collection dates or a volunteer opportunity:  On Saturday, September 18, FB4K Madison will h […] read more...

Summer 2021 Super Commuter - Elizabeth Climer

Posted on Jul 27th 2021 | Bike life, news, Quarterly Dispatch, Super Commuters,

As we all know, Covid has been horrible! As we live through it, we’ve all been inspired by the stories of the countless frontline workers who have selflessly rolled up their sleeves and met the crisis head on. At Planet Bike, we are particularly moved by a medical professional who travels by bike. Elizabeth Climer is […] read more...

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Sets New Record

Posted on Jun 9th 2021 | Advocacy, Better World, Events, News,

We have been proud supporters of Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison since their first bicycle giveaway in 2017. Through our commitment to 1% for the Planet we partner with organizations like FB4K-Madison because they help create a healthier planet and work to make America a friendlier place for cyclists.FB4K-Madison’ […] read more...

Spring 2021 Super Commuter - Colleen Synk

Posted on May 6th 2021 | Bike Life, News, Super Commuters,

Bicycles can bring joy to our lives in so many ways. From daily work commutes through nature preserves, bikepacking tours, bike polo competitions, and helping kids safely bike to school, our spring 2021 Super Commuter Colleen Synk from Lansing, Michigan has embraced cycling countless ways throughout her life.Born and […] read more...

Capital Trails Coalition Releases Their First Impact Report

Posted on May 5th 2021 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life, News, Quarterly Dispatch,

We are a proud member of 1% for the Planet® which is an alliance of businesses that are financially committed to creating a healthy planet. As a result, every year the Planet Bike staff has the privilege of sitting around the “advocacy” table to discuss all of the wonderful organizations that are helping to m […] read more...

Winter 2021 Super Commuter - Daniel Iroh

Posted on Jan 26th 2021 | Bike Life, News, Super Commuters,

Like many of us, we learned to ride a bike at a young age and soon it became our first true vehicle for exploring the world. As time passes, some of us take a step back from our bicycles for a little while. Then one day our trusty two wheeled friend comes roaring back into our life as our favorite form of transport […] read more...

Meet the New Lunch Box Top Tube Bag

Posted on Jan 7th 2021 | News, Product, Video,

We have updated our easy-to-access Lunch Box top tube bike bag and Smart phone holder. This bag sits on top of your bike’s top tube and installs quickly with burly hook and loop lower strap that secures the bottom of the bag to the top tube and a second strap that cinches around the head tube. With an internal vol […] read more...

Looking for Stocking Stuffers? Give the Gift of Safety!

Posted on Nov 30th 2020 | product, video,

We have bike lights for every type of rider, from being able to see where you are going to being seen on your next bike ride! Check out some of our favorite light gifts for this holiday season:  […] read more...

VOTE

Posted on Oct 30th 2020 | news, events, advocacy, better world,

Know before you go! All the information you need to know about your polling place: www.vote.org

Meet Our Most Comfortable Saddle Yet

Posted on Aug 27th 2020 | News, Product, video,

The A.R.S. Lift bike seats are all about comfort, comfort and a little bit more comfort! Seated pedaling was our design inspiration for this anatomic relief saddle. Both saddles have a camber cushion ergonomic design and gel and foam padding with damping inserts underneath for a nice firm cushion that works […] read more...

Meet the New Black Zeppelin CO2 Bike Tire Inflator

Posted on Aug 21st 2020 | News, Product, video,

Our new Black Zeppelin CO2 bike tire inflator is ultra light, sleekly designed and easy to use. It’s precision-machined for strength and reliability. The pierce indicator on the Airflation™ control knob let’s you know when the cartridge has been punctured and the device is ready to inflate your bicycle tire. It a […] read more...

Summer 2020 Super Commuter - Shmuli Evers

Posted on Jul 24th 2020 | news, quarterly dispatch, super commuters,

The Crown Heights neighborhood is centrally located in the bustling New York borough of Brooklyn and is home to our summer Super Commuter Shmuli Evers. Hailing from Amersfoort, a small city in the Netherlands, using his bike for transportation was second nature since bicycle infrastructure was fully woven into the life […] read more...

Planet Bike Awards over $22,000 Supporting 11 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on Jul 15th 2020 | advocacy, news,

Planet Bike has awarded over $22,000 to bicycle organizations who are working to attract people to cycling through policy and infrastructure projects that move bicycling forward across the country. This adds to the over 2.5 million dollars the company has donated to non-profit organizations helping to make America a fr […] read more...

League of American Bicyclists Announces Spring 2020 Bicycle Friendly Communities

Posted on Jun 17th 2020 | advocacy, news,

The League of American Bicyclist (LAB) recently released their Spring 2020 Bicycle Friendly Community Awards (BFC). In total 38 communities either joined for the first time, renewed, or improved their bicycle friendly status. The importance of having our communities work on providing bicycle friendly infrastructure and […] read more...

Amy Shares Her Bicycling Experience During A Pandemic

Posted on May 7th 2020 | bike life, news,

As we move into week 7 the anxiety, that was like a constant ringing in the ear, has settled into a sort of low hum in the background. It’s there when I’m working, when I’m sewing and when I’m playing with my kid. If we’re having a good day the hum goes away when I’m playing with my kid, but to be honest the only t […] read more...

Amy’s Foray into Winter Bike Commuting… When Everything Went Wrong! (Part 2)

Posted on Apr 21st 2020 | bike life, news,

When I returned to Wisconsin, I found winter had come back, but for real this time. As soon as I got back to work my coworkers helped me find the right set of fenders for my bike and we discovered something very important about my bike; I doesn’t want fenders. Turns out, my vintage Italian bicycle doesn’t have the thre […] read more...

Adventure Cycling Six-Month Free Membership

Posted on Apr 6th 2020 | advocacy, bike life, news, quarterly dispatch,

Are you starting to think about your next bicycle tour? We’re heading toward the warmer days of spring and summer, so we’re partnering with the nation’s largest bicycling association and the leaders in bicycle touring information to offer a six-month free trail membership to Adventure Cycling! Click on the link b […] read more...

Spring 2020 Super Commuter - Allene La Spina

Posted on Apr 6th 2020 | news, quarterly dispatch, super commuters,

What if you could turn one of your greatest fears into a daily activity that was healthy, sustainable and an inspiration to others? That’s exactly what our newest Super Commuter has done for nearly her entire adult life and she wouldn’t have it any other way!Allene La Spina is absolutely terrified of driving an aut […] read more...

Sustain Dane Takes a Tour at Planet Bike

Posted on Feb 28th 2020 | Advocacy, Better World, News, video,

We have been a long time supporters of our regional sustainability organization Sustain Dane. Their mission is to inspire, connect and support people and organizations in our community to accelerate sustainable actions within our community.Over the years we have participated in a number of their programs. This past fal […] read more...

Planet Bike Launches the Happy Hands Handlebar Grips for All-Day Comfort and Control

Posted on Feb 27th 2020 | Blog, News, Product,

Planet Bike has launched its new family of Happy Hands lock-on bike handlebar grips. Grips are one of the few contact points that keep you connected to your bike. That’s why Planet Bike designed these with unique ergonomic shapes, materials and textures to dampen vibration and increase comfort and control. Wheth […] read more...

Amy’s Foray into Winter Bike Commuting… When Everything Went Wrong! (Part 1)

Posted on Feb 25th 2020 | Bike Life,

So, how’s that bike commuter thing going? Well, first of all, everything went wrong! There’s a saying that when you are on a path the universe will do everything in its power to keep you on that path, so I was seriously doubting I should be on this bike path. A series of unfortunate events began about a week after […] read more...

Planet Bike Volunteers at Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison

Posted on Feb 18th 2020 | Advocacy, Better World, news,

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison (FB4K) is now in its fourth year in the Madison community and has donated over 3,000 refurbished bicycles to kids and families within the local community. Planet Bike has been involved with FB4K in Madison since the first year, from bike lock product donations, to volunteer hours in col […] read more...

Meet the Beamer 80 / Blinky 3 Compact Urban Bike Light Combo Set

Posted on Nov 13th 2019 | News, Product,

We’ve teamed up the compact Beamer 80 bicycle headlight with the bright and super-efficient Blinky 3 bicycle tail light. Both front and rear lights boast generous run times and have all the steady and flashing modes you need to be noticed as you explore by bike after dark.The Beamer 80 was born to be an urban warrior. […] read more...

Meet the Rojo 100 Tail Light for All Day & All Night Visibility

Posted on Nov 13th 2019 | News, Product, Video,

The  Rojo 100 bicycle tail light is the brightest rear light Planet Bike has ever produced and it’s designed to keep you safe and visible on every ride, day and night. The compact design boasts up to 100 lumens of power so you will be sure to be noticed whether road riding or commuting in the daytime or eve […] read more...

NICA IS ABOUT MORE THAN PUTTING KIDS ON BIKES

Posted on Oct 28th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life, Events,

This past weekend, the Wisconsin chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) held its state championships in Waterloo, WI just 40 minutes outside of our hometown of Madison, WI. If you haven’t yet heard of NICA, this organization is doing some amazing work in growing the next generation of cyc […] read more...