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#BeerFriday by Bike on Black Friday
America has a new post Turkey Day tradition in which #BlackFriday alludes to the color of the beverage: #BeerFriday! Skip the shopping shenanigans, get outside and commune with fellow beer lovers with Bikabout's map and directory of all the special releases, events, bike tours and more!
Top 10 Most Bike Friendly Cities (in America) by Walkscore.com
Guest post by Walkscore.com’s Angela Bersin. Bikabout’s founder recommends Bikescore or Walkscore for buying a new home. However, when deciding which city to relocate your family to or plan a family vacation, check out…
Bike Share or Rental Bike?
Throughout our travels, I’ve had the opportunity to bring my own bike (folding and full sized), I've rented bikes once I arrived, and I've used bike shares. For most people traveling somewhere far away, the decision usually boils down to one of the last two: renting a bike there, or using that city's bike share program. This week we will offer our thoughts on the goods and the bads of both scenarios, and why making the decision isn’t really as simple as it sounds.
25% of Our Revenue for Babies on Bikes
Bikabout donates 25% of its revenue each year to support local non-profits that advocate for better biking. And while that may sound altruistic, we want to be explicit about the fact that our motives are entirely selfish. We're trying to remake North America the way we'd rather it be. Let us explain.