15 Days of Holiday Giveaways, Day 6: Win a Trek Bike and Vella Bag


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Win a Trek Bike and Vella Bag For the Holidays

It's the holiday season, and we're getting in the spirit with our third annual 15 Days of Holiday Giveaways! Every day for the first 15 days of December, one of the PopSugar Network sites — plus our sister sites PopSugar Shop, Fashionologie, and ShopStyle — will feature a new fabulous giveaway. For our sixth day of holiday giveaways, we are giving away two prizes; you can enter to win either Read more

Geeking Out Over Velomobiles: The Bikes That Nerds Will Love


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Velomobile US Tour

We love eco-friendly modes of transportation here on GeekSugar, but the best way to get around without a carbon footprint is by, well, using your feet. Or in this case, legs. These Velomobiles are the perfect combination of self-powered transport and geeky style. These pod-like contraptions are actually recumbent bikes with an outer shell that keeps you protected from wind, rain, and bugs, and, Read more

5 Ways to Transport Tots in a Walking City


Updated 02/08/11 10:27 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stroller Alternatives

And away we go! I just returned from a trip to Amsterdam (Bugaboo flew me there to test out the Donkey — review to come!), but strollers aren't the only way families get around. In a city with more bikes than residents, parents have some creative ways to transport their tots through town...and, without helmets. According to the parents I spoke with on the tram, in the streets, and at cafes, Read more

Get on Your Cycle With the Vah-Genie


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Vah-Genie, the Crocheted Vagina Bike-Seat Cover

Introducing the first and only crocheted bike-seat cover to resemble a vagina. Regretsy found this regrettable treasure of yarn called the Vah-genie. Not surprisingly, nobody wants to steal it. I've been using 2 different covers on my bikes for over a year. I designed the seat covers so that they can easily be removed and put back on (by those in the know), once the seat cover has been adjusted Read more

Would You Use a Bike Leash?


Updated 05/22/10 6:00 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 6 comments

PetEgo Walky Dog Bicycle Leash

May is National Bike Month, and the roadways where I take my dog North on walkies are filled with wheels. It's pretty common to see cyclists running their dogs alongside their bicycle with a long leash, but it's critical to pratice safe biking and ensure your pup is big and strong enough to keep up. For those with four long legs, there's a whole world of expert toys and gear like this PetEgo Read more

Etsy Finds: Bicycles Built For Home


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Bicycle Décor For the Home From Etsy

In case you didn't know, May is American bike month. The Spring month often provides folks the ideal weather for a ride to the park with a picnic basket in tow. To celebrate the age-old pastime, I'm highlighting some of my favorite whimsical wheels for this week's edition of Etsy Finds. Read more

Biking 101: Let Your Lil Ones Go For a Spin!


Updated 05/17/10 1:01 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Tips For Biking With Kids

Take off the training wheels! Neighborhoods are filled with unsteady tots wobbling their way down the sidewalk as parents jog behind them with outstretched arms. It's bike season, as a new crop of kids learns to balance themselves on two wheels another generation of unassisted cyclists is born. Check out these biking tips! Bikes without pedals teach tots how to balance without ever leaning on Read more

May Is Bike to Work Month — Get Inspired by Stylish Girls on Bikes!


Updated 05/25/10 4:42 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Stylish Girls on Bikes 2010-05-17 09:00:03

Did you know May is National Bike Month? You don't have to bike 38 miles to work like one guy did, but it would be cool to participate in style. Cute girls on bikes are all the rage these days — street style photogs get snap crazy over them — so here are loads of inspiration from all over the world, including this one from Amsterdam. There's even a shot of me on my cruiser in Costa Rica. Bike Read more

Tail Wags Helmet Covers: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 04/28/10 4:05 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Bike Helmet Covers for Kids

Just because bike helmets are mandatory, doesn't mean they need to look institutional. Any mama that has spent an hour arguing with her lil one over the need to wear the safety gear will appreciate Tail Wags ($40). The company's wide range of helmet covers help increase tot's visibility both on and off the road. From fairy princesses to scary monsters, the Lycra, fleece or nylon covers slip right Read more