The bike is where I find myself. Once I clip into the peddles it becomes a time where I can reflect for hours at a time with no worry's or distractions, just the road and myself. Cycling has been a passion of mine since the seventh grade. I am a very competitive person and racing came nat...

No More Accidents Bike helmet safety is a big problem in our society. People do not realize that a bike helmet to a biker is the same as a seat belt to a motorist. We as bikers need all the protection that we can get since we don't have the tank-like protection of a '88 Ford Tempo. ...

It has been a decade in the making, but biking has become a passion for many people and has also become the most environmental way to get from point A to point B. The sport evolved from simple biking over the past decade, into major competition on many levels. It all st...

2-.Indenty key issues from the Broad Environment and discuss how they might impact this industry in the future We can differentiate the following key points: 1. Federal Legislation. During the 1990s the US government enacted legislation that requires communities to include cycling in local transi...

Why I'd Rather Ride Than Drive As the rider releases the clutch and gently rolls on the throttle, the bike rapidly gains speed. Cool wind bristles against the skin and the smell of fresh air is almost intoxicating. The feeling of total control and freedom is overwhelming. The rider shifts ge...

Baldwin Bicycle Company manufactures bicycles for almost 40 years. In 1989, their product lines included 10 models ranging from a small beginner's model with training wheels to a deluxe 12-speed adult's model. Their annual sales rate was currently at around $ 10 million. They sell their bi...

For those of us living in and around Washington D.C., Metro is one of the most efficient transportation systems in our daily lives. Metro can take us to our destinations on time without worrying about terrible traffic, parking spaces or bad weather. This is especially valuable in th...

As a mode of transportation, the bicycle is a remarkably simple and satisfying machine. In fact, bicycling is so addictively pleasant that it is synonymous with fun, exercise, and good times. However, head injuries on a bicycle are not fun. It is very serious, and the challenge to an individual to f...