How to get a free pair of Giro Cycling shoes
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...
How to reroute shifter cables to accommodate an Ortlieb Handlebar Bag
Just a quick hack here that i use to get my routing cables out of the way. The main problem here is that entry level index shifters usually have cables right where you'd want to be putting your handlebar bag. If you jam your bag there, it'll be constantly stressing the cables and will probably result in breaking a cable as some point.
This hack, lets you get the cables out of the way and keep them protected without having to upgrade your shifters.
PedalShift Podcast Episode: Cycling Tips and Tricks
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.
How to strap a EU Megaboom to a Bicycle
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.
Norway By Bike
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.
How to use your smartphone as a headcam.
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.
Top 5 Headcam Cycling Videos from Argentina and the USA
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.
Denmark by Bike: Copenhagen Cycling Culture
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
Digital Nomad on a Bike
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
Pedal Belt Installation
Pedal Belts will help you use different muscle group, increasing efficiency and speed. You'll be using new muscle groups and it'll take a little while for them to get stronger. They're make cycling easier. Hopefully this video will make the installation easier aswell ;)
Bicycle Handle Installation
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. Tools Required 2 screw driver ( slot ) good attitude Tips and Tricks for Bicycle Handle Installation The most important thing to consider when installing your bike handle, i...
To Train or not to Train? There is no question...
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
Bicycle Tour Via Train
It's time for another epic bike tour, this time across Canada and then down to Oregon Coast to Portland.
Learn to whistle and it may save your life.
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.
The most reliable airline for cyclists
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.
Beunos Aires by Bicycle
Here's why Buenos Aires has skyrocketed to being the 14th most cycling friendly place in the world.
Tee-Pee Touring and so on
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.
Cycle Touring 101: An intro to touring bicycles
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.
Artisanal Circus Cycling Tricks with Wine
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.
How Cycling is Changing the Face of the Cities
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.
Less Gas, More Ass: International World Naked Bike Ride
Did you know that people go biking naked once a year all over the world. Guess why?
Drone copter hits cyclist
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.
This ain't no 90s iphone holster
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.
How cycling is safer than driving
What's more dangerous? Cycling or Driving? What makes cycling safer.
Cycle your way to a more creative brain
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.
Bicycle Wine Rack vs the Trick Fixie
Hey Tom, want to see if we can break a wine bottle with a bike?
The Recycled Bicycle Wine Rack
On the hunt for innovative material, this bicycle accessory made of used bicycle parts is my favourite.
How the bicycle craze affected women's equality and their pants.
Society seems to evolve with the help of the tools available at the time. Bicycles and feminism is a great example.
The Science Behind Why Cycling Makes Us Happier
If you bike, you know it makes you feel good, but how and why? Have the scientists figured it out yet?
Naked Bike Mechanic Calendar
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.
5 Ways To Carry A U-Lock
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.
Popsicle treats made by foraging city streets
Who knew there were so many edible plants right here in the city of Montreal. Super fun to explore them by bike.
Bixi Bike Speaker
Sometime you find things on the street and need to make something out of them. Inspiration comes uninvited.
The best way to carry your U-lock
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.
Bicycle Wine Rack Installation
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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