The 4000 mile American Dream

For the first time in history, a multi-use route for runners, cyclists, walkers and skaters will connect the East and West coast. It stretches almost 4000 miles and is made up of over 125 current trails and 90 trail gaps. Four months after the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) announced its plan to connect the east and west coast, there has been enormous progress in connecting the … Continue reading The 4000 mile American Dream

Global warming: How can you help to reduce the effects of global warming?

Carbon dioxide is the third largest percentage gas in the atmosphere which cannot pass infrared radiation. It traps the sun’s heat underneath the atmosphere; the more CO2 in the atmosphere, the stronger the greenhouse effect can be. Scientists measure climate change through the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Image the earth’s atmosphereas a jacket. The jacket is there to keep you warm; in the real … Continue reading Global warming: How can you help to reduce the effects of global warming?

Cost of bike parts to go up if there’s a no-deal

As a no-deal Brexit becomes more likely, it appears that the price of cycling could also see an increase if a deal is not put in place. Brompton Bicycles, the foldable bike manufacturer, has already confirmed that they have stockpiled £1million worth of parts including wheel rims, spokes and steel as fears grow within the industry of a hard Brexit. The companies main concern would … Continue reading Cost of bike parts to go up if there’s a no-deal