Bike Shops
As Brick-and-Mortar Bike Shops Struggle, A New Model Emerges on Social Media
When the pandemic-induced bicycle boom went bust a couple of years ago, a number of long-established Chicago bike shops became casualties of the slowing market. But new models are emerging.
March 26, 2025
‘President Tariff’ is Back — and the Struggling Bike Industry is Nervous
Currently, about 97 percent of bike parts come from overseas, mostly from Trump’s least-favored nation, China — and the incoming president may want to wring more money from importers.
November 18, 2024
This Global Initiative to Increase Bike Access Can Teach the U.S. A Few Things, Too
A new initiative aims to put thousands of purpose-built transportation bikes in the hands of people in underserved countries — and in the process, sparking a conversation about the role of bike design itself in making green mobility accessible.
December 7, 2022
The Forgotten Other Good Reason for Repealing Seattle’s Bike-Helmet Law
Helmet laws discourage cycling, which undermines public health.
February 25, 2022
Free Bikes for Essential Workers During COVID-19
From fare-free moped share to full-on bike giveways, here are the companies and organizations that are stepping up to help Americans safely get to work.
April 15, 2020
Ten Ways Every City Should Respond to COVID-19 On Its Streets, Compiled by NACTO
In the absence of federal leadership on how to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe during COVID19, cities are stepping up and sharing resources themselves.
March 31, 2020
