Links

Here are some bicycling sites on the web which might interest the bicycle commuter:

Favorites

  • Bicycling Life - A site dedicated to the bicycle lifestyle. Tons of information for commuters and those who think bicycles are a "normal" means of transportation.
  • CJ's Bicycle Commuting Page Great resource for beginners or those who aren't sure they want to take the plunge.
  • Ice Bike - Good advice for commuting in the cold and wet.
  • Bikes At Work - Formerly Fresh Aire Trailer Works - Very cool trailers for hauling big stuff.
  • Bike People - Good articles on bicycling vs. driving and living car-free.
  • Sheldon Brown - Sheldon has lots of information on the more eclectic side of bicycling. He also has a lot of practical advice for the bicycle commuter.
  • John Allen - Useful articles about tandems and other subjects
  • Charlie B's Accident Database - If you ever needed evidence to support the use of a helmet--here it is.

Do-it-yourself Bicycle Projects

  • Josh Putnam Bicycle Projects Page - Information on how to build your own headlights and other bicycling projects.
  • Making Mudflaps for your Fenders - Alex Wetmore explains why and how to build mudflaps for your bicycle.
  • Do it yourself Trailer plans - Pictures of a trailer made with PVC and a cooler.
  • Daavid Turnbull's Homemade Headlights - (Currently down) Plans for making your own headlights.
  • Daavid Turnbull's "Joeys" - (Currently down) Homemade "pogie"-type handlebar covers for cycling in the cold.
  • Build Your Own Repair Stand - Brought to you by TREAD Online, this article describes how to build a cheap repair stand out of 2x4s and plywood
  • Home Made Tire Chains - Another article from TREAD shows how to make chains for snow, sand, or other terrain.

Seattle-area Resources

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