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How to Use The Buro Backpack and Pannier Bag for Urban Bike Commuting
Cycling Designs Install & How-To's

How to Use The Buro Backpack and Pannier Bag for Urban Bike Commuting

September 27, 2021

Backpack, briefcase, and Pannier. You’ve heard it before, you’ve seen the pictures, but how exactly do you use all the different functionalities of the Buro bag? Read all about the features of the bag here.

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The 1 Less Bag: Helping Cyclists reduce their use of disposable plastic bags
Cycling Designs Install & How-To's

The 1 Less Bag: Helping Cyclists reduce their use of disposable plastic bags

September 24, 2021

The 1 Less bag is great for reducing the use of disposable plastic bags. To make sure you reap the full benefits of saving the planet, check out this guide all about the different ways to use our new 1 Less foldable backpack for cycling.

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The Gobagg: How to carry essentials on your bike and at your destination
Cycling Install & How-To's

The Gobagg: How to carry essentials on your bike and at your destination

September 16, 2021

The Gobagg is a super convenient cycling bag. It mounts on your frame and has a shoulder strap so you can carry your stuff with you at your destination. Find out how to best use the bag and learn all about its special features.

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Cycling Designs

The GobaGG - Bicycle Frame Bag

May 19, 2021

The GobaGG just might be our most convenient cycling product yet. Take it with you on your bike and then wear it as a purse when you get to where you’re going. Check out this blog post to discover why we made it and the best ways to use it.

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Germany by Bike
Cycling Travel

Germany by Bike

April 20, 2020

Cycling in Germany was a dream come true. I've always had a crush on the germans for their engineering and design sensibilities, but after seeing their cycling  culture and infrastructure it was like falling in love all over again.

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Around the world by bike in 12 minutes
Cycling Travel

Around the world by bike in 12 minutes

May 31, 2019

This video captures just a sliver of the 13 countries i've traveled by bike in the last 3 years. 

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laying in Hennessy hammock on lake
Cycling Just For Fun Travel

Bike touring: Where to sleep and how to find it

April 12, 2019

Bike touring is different than other types of travelling in that you don't really know how far you're going to get every day. This can make planning accommodations difficult and stressful, but it doesn't need to be.

In this post, I share some of the techniques I use to find accommodation on the fly so you can enjoy the ride and not stress about where to rest your head that night. 

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How to get a free pair of Giro Cycling shoes
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How to get a free pair of Giro Cycling shoes

December 12, 2018

Traveling is great, because you never know who you're going to meet and what's going to happen. Carma helps it all go round. This is story of rain, iPhones and free giro cycling shoes...

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Pedal Belt: How-To's
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Pedal Belt: How-To's

November 15, 2018

Our Pedal Belts are super comfy, and give you more power for your push. To get the best use from them, you'll want to make sure they're installed properly. I've made this blog post to help you fit them to your shoes, and attach them securely to your pedals, so you can enjoy the ride in style, and safety!

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How to reroute shifter cables to accommodate an Ortlieb Handlebar Bag
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How to reroute shifter cables to accommodate an Ortlieb Handlebar Bag

October 17, 2018

The main problem here is that entry level index shifters usually have cables right where you'd want to be putting your handlebar bag. 

This hack, lets you get the cables out of the way and keep them protected without having to upgrade your shifters.

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U-Lock Holster Installation: How-To's
Cycling Designs Install & How-To's

U-Lock Holster Installation: How-To's

September 12, 2018

The U-Lock Holster is a unique and versatile way to store your U-Lock. There are a few places you can attach it to your bike, so we've put together this blog post to help you install it properly for maximum use.

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PedalShift Podcast Episode: Cycling Tips and Tricks
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PedalShift Podcast Episode: Cycling Tips and Tricks

August 15, 2018

I had the please of speaking with Tim on his PedalShift Podcast recently. We had a chance to talk about all kinds of stuff, even Poutine. It was fun to share some hacks and tricks for reducing weight, cooking with a stove, keytosis and all kinds of stuff. Our part of the episode starts at 6:17 or so. Enjoy.

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How to strap a EU Megaboom to a Bicycle
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How to strap a EU Megaboom to a Bicycle

July 18, 2018

Designing is all about finding that harmony between multiple elements to achieve a specific goal. Like people, these 'objects' become more than the sum of their parts and can often take on a like of their own. This is a great example of the soul of this design. Something that's made to carry a wine bottle, ends up helping Max bring comedy and showman ship to his audience.

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Norway By Bike
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Norway By Bike

June 13, 2018

Next up, I'm traveling to Norway to explore the wilderness and take a spin around Oslo. Tied for most expensive city in the world, they boast some serious infrastructure plans for cyclists. Ranked #20th most bicycle friendly city in the world.

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Bicycle Wine Rack: How-To's
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Bicycle Wine Rack: How-To's

June 01, 2018

I don't think many people would need an explanation, but just in case, I thought i'd make a quick video to explain it all. It's so easy, you can do it blindfolded.

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Iphone Headphone Cam
Cycling Just For Fun

How to use your smartphone as a headcam.

May 24, 2018

Wether you're recording a video to share with your friends or content for a blog, having the right tools for the job can make all the difference. Traditionally that's mean't having a higher quality device that was most certainly expensive and bulky. 

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Top 5 Headcam Cycling Videos from Argentina and the USA
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Top 5 Headcam Cycling Videos from Argentina and the USA

May 16, 2018

That time when there's been a landslide and the tunnel through the mountain is completely covered over. You decide to hop the fence and cycle through the forest, not knowing what you going to find. You end up on an old railroad path that's been paved over and ride it for 3 hrs through the forest, having the one of the best cycles of your life.

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Cycling Copenhagen Denmark biking culture
Cycling Travel

Denmark by Bike: Copenhagen Cycling Culture

November 08, 2017

I began my cycling sabbatical in Denmark. Copenhagen is one of the most cycling friendly cities in the world, so I was excited to see how they make it work. I was surprised to see that

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Digital Nomad Travelling by bicycle Maker
Cycling Travel

Digital Nomad on a Bike

July 27, 2017

For the next several months, i'll be bicycle touring around Europe as a digital nomad. With me, I'll have everything i need to live, work and stay creative. This time is intended as a creative sabbatical from the workshop to

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Bicycle Handle Installation Instructions
Cycling Designs Install & How-To's

Bicycle Handle Installation Instructions

February 01, 2017

The Bike handle should make it easier to lift your bicycle up and down the stairs. Hopefully this video will make it easier for you to install it.

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Train across canada bicycle ViaRail
Cycling Travel

To Train or not to Train? There is no question...

November 18, 2016

Pulling into Vancouver it was all over too soon. The night before we'd even talked about hijacking the train to make the trip a day longer

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Bicycle on Train in Canada Oopsmark
Cycling Travel

Bicycle Tour Via Train

October 26, 2016

It's time for another epic bike tour, this time across Canada and then down to Oregon Coast to Portland.

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Bike Safety Whistling bicycle how to whistle
Cycling Just For Fun

Learn to whistle and it may save your life.

October 14, 2016

I can't count the amount of times whistling has helped me avoid a collision on my bicycle. Friend mentioned that they didn't know how to whistle, so we put this video together to help people learn how. It's pretty simple, just a little practice is all.

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reliable airlines for cyclists travelling with a bicycle
Cycling Travel

The most reliable airline for cyclists

May 27, 2016

After Air Canada lost my bicycle for 17 days of a bicycle trip in Buenos Aires, I started to wonder which airlines had the best record of not loosing bikes. Oopsmark conducted a survey through our network to learn more.

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Buenos Aires cycling culture infrastructure
Cycling Travel

Beunos Aires by Bicycle

January 17, 2016

Here's why Buenos Aires has skyrocketed to being the 14th most cycling friendly place in the world.

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Tee Pee Touring in Quebec Canada by bicycle
Cycling Travel

Tee-Pee Touring and so on

January 16, 2016

It turns out that Quebec has bike paths all through the countryside all over the province - they go by the name La Route Verte and they're beautiful.

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Intro touring bicycles 101 explained classic
Cycling Travel

Cycle Touring 101: An intro to touring bicycles

January 10, 2016

I got into touring because Shea explained to be that could ride of the city and go camping. His expertise as a tour guide and bike shop owner helped me learn quickly, so I asked him if we could make a video to help other people get into it.

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Artistic cycling with wine cirque de soleil bike mount royal
Cycling Just For Fun

Artisanal Circus Cycling Tricks with Wine

August 11, 2015

The Cirque de Soleil 30th birthday party was, as you would imagine, amazing. There was amazing food, a ferris wheel, tightrope walking, and a video of Paul McCartney projected on the wall, giving hit best wished to the Cirque. I made a friend aswell.

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cycling infrastructure urban planning commuting
Cycling

How Cycling is Changing the Face of the Cities

May 01, 2015

The reality is that cycling is one the rise, again. As more commuters hit the road, or traffic needs are evolving and our cities are changing.

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World Naked Bike Ride Montreal
Cycling Just For Fun

Less Gas, More Ass: International World Naked Bike Ride

July 22, 2014

Did you know that people go biking naked once a year all over the world. Guess why?

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Drone hits person cyclist neck broken
Cycling Just For Fun

Drone copter hits cyclist

June 20, 2014

I always thought drone where pretty cool, but never considered what would happen if they hit someone. I got some first hand experience to find out.

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This ain't no 90s iphone holster
Cycling Designs Tech

This ain't no 90s iphone holster

June 10, 2014

Without a consistent safe place to put our phone, we loose them and break them. It's time to re-examine the belt holster for phone. Not like they used to do, but how it should be done.

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Can cycling be safer than driving
Cycling

How cycling is safer than driving

May 26, 2014

What's more dangerous? Cycling or Driving? What makes cycling safer.

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Cycling creativity brain health
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Cycle your way to a more creative brain

May 16, 2014

You know cycling feels good, but how does it affect creativity, problem solving and brain activity? That's what we wanted to learn about, so here it is.

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trick fixie bike tricks tom mosher
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Bicycle Wine Rack vs the Trick Fixie

May 09, 2014

Hey Tom, want to see if we can break a wine bottle with a bike?

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recycled bicycle wine rack
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The Recycled Bicycle Wine Rack

May 07, 2014

On the hunt for innovative material, this bicycle accessory made of used bicycle parts is my favourite.

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women feminism pants
Cycling Just For Fun

How the bicycle craze affected women's equality and their pants.

February 04, 2014

Society seems to evolve with the help of the tools available at the time. Bicycles and feminism is a great example.  

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Cycling

The Science Behind Why Cycling Makes Us Happier

November 28, 2013

If you bike, you know it makes you feel good, but how and why? Have the scientists figured it out yet?

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Naked Bicycle Calendar Park Lafountaine Montreal
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Naked Bike Mechanic Calendar

November 19, 2013

It was a pleasure to participate in Montreal Naked Bike Mechanical Calendar. They do a great job every year and I've always wanted to be in there.

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Cycling in Park Lafontaine
Cycling Travel

The Most Bike Friendly City in North America

November 11, 2013

What a great city to bike in. Congrats to Montreal

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Best way to carry a Ulock Bike Lock
Cycling Designs

5 Ways To Carry A U-Lock

November 06, 2013

There are so many terrible ways to carry a U-Lock. We spent some time trying to come up with our own solution to the problem.

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Urban foraging by bicycle plants montreal
Cycling Just For Fun

Popsicle treats made by foraging city streets

October 07, 2013

Who knew there were so many edible plants right here in the city of Montreal. Super fun to explore them by bike.

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bixi bike shared bike system upcycled into a speaker
Cycling Designs Just For Fun

Bixi Bike Speaker

January 25, 2013

Sometime you find things on the street and need to make something out of them. Inspiration comes uninvited.

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how to carry a U-lock bicycle bike lock
Cycling Designs

The best way to carry your U-lock

October 30, 2012

A lot of cyclist aren't sure how to carry their U-Lock. People go so far as to stick it down there pants. We have a better solution.

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The Bicycle Wine Rack
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The Bicycle Wine Rack

April 20, 2011

The product that launched Oopsmark onto the interwebs.

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