Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Sunscreen infographics, bike repair kiosks, the urban life lab and more in this week's look at the web

1. Bike Fixtation If you’ve ever ended up stranded in the city with a flat tire, you’ll find the new Bike Fixtation kiosks helpful. The self-service stations are open extended hours for bicyclists in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan areas. 2. LockCircle LockCircle’s solid aluminum cap keeps Canon image sensors protected with machined good looks. 3. BMW Guggenheim Lab Website With the official launch …

Cycling with The Little Nell Adventure Concierge

Aspen-style schooling on Orbea's full-carbon road bike

As an avid urban cyclist, I’ve spent many hours riding various city streets on a fixed gear bike. When The Little Nell Adventure Concierge challenged me to a full road bike experience traversing the beautiful terrain of Aspen, I wasn’t sure how I would measure up. Home to some of the most challenging roads for competitive cycling in the U.S. with its treacherous climbs and …

Schwinn Vestige

Semi-translucent flax fiber bike hits stores just in time for summer riding

Presented at Eurobike 2010 (where it took home a Gold Award for innovation), the Schwinn Vestige is finally hitting the mainstream market, selling in stores across the U.S. toward the end of July 2011. The biodegradable bike is made from recyclable flax fiber and coated with water soluble paint, taking the already environmentally-friendly act of cycling a step further. Utilizing flax’s naturally clear composition, Schwinn …