MOVING PLANET DAY
A global non-fossil-fueled transportation event set for Saturday, Sept. 24
Today is Moving Planet Day, so why not step away from fossil fuels & pump pedals instead? Check out these 7 simple and affordable options for urban bicycling.
Is it possible to ride a bike in the city without upgrading every part, stripping it to nearly nothing, spending $4,000, throwing a courier bag over your shoulder, or sporting a body mass index of 17 or less? Yes, even in this age of hipster couture, it's possible, and we're going to tell you how to begin choosing a practical city bike.
Daunted by the possibilities, many of us urban riders just want to keep it simple, comfortable, utilitarian, affordable, and at least fashion-neutral (never mind all the ways urban biking dovetails with the activist spirit of Moving Planet Day, a global non-fossil-fueled transportation event set for Saturday, Sept. 24). "I wanted one bike, not two, something versatile enough for both road and hike and bike trails," said David Murphy, who rides in Austin, Texas, for fun.
Some of us would prefer to start the search for an urban cycle with basic information, rather than mounting a full-scale research effort. "I spent a lot of time on forums and the Internet," says Anthony LaFauce, who rides from his home in the Van Ness section of Washington, D.C. about four miles to his public-relations job on K Street. "I also talked to bike mechanics, which is not a pleasant experience, because they don't like newbies."
To get started, here are briefs on seven biking options that are well-suited to riding in the city. Shift into first gear and come along for a quick spin (sorry, no fixies here, they're too cool and impractical).
Read more (in new window) at: local.msn.com/bikes-and-the-city?gt1=24000
Read more (in new window) at: www.moving-planet.org/
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