Entries filed under 'Cycling'

Need Inspiration for Bike to Work Day? REI's Bike-to-Work Regulars Share Their Stories

Friday is National Bike to Work Day. Will you be riding? Lots of REI staffers routinely ride to work, so we asked around to see if anyone had some interesting stories to tell to help inspire others to take part. It turns out they did. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on May 15, 2013 10:30 AM & Tagged Bike Commuting & Touring, Bike to Work Day and Cycling | permalink | Comments



Introducing the Scenic Long-Distance Trail You've Probably Never Heard Of

As a pretty active and well-read hiker, I am quite familiar with hiking’s classic long-haul and regional routes. Yet, somehow, only recently did I learn of a gorgeous 340-mile trail (building to an eventual length of 550+ miles) in my own state. It is California's Bay Area Ridge Trail, and you'll want to check out the photos. ...

Posted by Steve T on May 13, 2013 9:45 AM & Tagged Bay Area Ridge Trail, Cycling, Hiking and Stewardship | permalink | Comments



The Gear Junkie on REI: Urban Biking Tips

Traffic, potholes, pollution, pedestrians, signs, signals, crowds and one-way streets... biking in the city can be tough. In truth, it can be dangerous, too. But despite the challenges, riding in urban areas is on the rise. The Gear Junkie shares his "street smart" riding tips with The REI Blog. ...

Posted by TheGearJunkie on May 6, 2013 12:45 PM & Tagged Bike Commuting & Touring, Cycling and urban cycling | permalink | Comments



Southern Appalachia Mountain Tour by Bike: 825 Wonderful-Miserable-Unforgettable Miles

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...

Posted by Steve T on May 1, 2013 10:00 AM & Tagged Bike Commuting & Touring, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cycling and Skyline Drive | permalink | Comments



Huge L.A. Ride Points to Bright Urban Cycling Future—REI Has Tips to Get You Started

When an estimated 150,000 smiling Angelenos take to the streets of their famously car-dominated city for a day of bicycling, you know a movement is happening. To help you put a bicycle into your day-to-day life, REI offers our latest Expert Advice article, Urban Cycling: The Basics. ...

Posted by Steve T on April 22, 2013 11:30 AM & Tagged CicLAvia, Cycling, REI Expert Advice, bicycle and urban cycling | permalink | Comments