Setting the bar high by mark on Jul 02, 2009
How's this for encouraging safety in the use of bicycles as transportation?!? (If your Danish is a bit rusty, skip the first quarter of the video)
Matembezi Angavu by mark on Jul 01, 2009
A while back a couple of fellows contacted Planet Bike about a touring trip they were planning from Cape Town to Cairo. It turns out that Quinn Baumberger and Nathan Hurst are both former Wisconsinites. One goal of the trip is budgeting $5 per day, connecting themselves deeper to the environment. They along with three other mates are making amazing progress, most recently hitting Ethiopia. Check out their accounts here.
The Trek to Re-Energize America by james on Jun 29, 2009
Our friends participating in The Trek to Re-Energize America will be in Madison, WI tonight. The Trek to Re-Energize America is a tour by bicycle to Washington D.C. in order to acknowledge the challenges and effects climate change has on us as individuals within our communities and the environment. The ultimate goal is for citizens to engage in these conversations with their political leaders, thus influencing ‘green’ initiatives for our country. Please visit The Trek to Re-Energize America website for more information.
Employee Bike Feature 7 by james on Jun 29, 2009
Dave commutes on this singlespeed Salsa Casseroll. The long reach caliper brakes leave enough clearance for Planet Bike Fenders to keep Dave dry on those damp days.
Planet Bike Exercise Programs by james on Jun 25, 2009
Occasionally after hours of monitor time we need to recharge our batteries. Some companies promote yoga or group fitness programs. Other less fortunate individuals have to manage a desk exercise routine. Here at Planet Bike every now and again you just need a game of table tennis to finish up the day. After the single elimination bracket showed up on the whiteboard this morning it was on. Mark and Dave eventually put on quite a show in the final match. One thing is for sure, Dave remains king at Planet Bike table tennis.
Tailgating by mark on Jun 18, 2009
Who says you have to have a raised up 4x4 to tailgate at the local baseball game? Certainly not the local Madison bike crowd, that's for sure. Bike Fed volunteer Roger Bindl put together this great video from last week's Bike to the Mallard's game (featuring a cameo by our very own Heath Fossen).
Bike to Work Week Recap by james on Jun 16, 2009
Another Bike to Work Week is in the books thanks to the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (BFW). As always the week was jam packed with plenty of bicycle related activities well attended by employees of Planet Bike. Several Planet Bike members met at Hillington Green last Tuesday, June 9th for a police escorted bike ride to work with Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. The ride was followed up with a press conference at 101 King St.
The Wednesday morning commuter station on the Capitol City Trail at Broom Street featured Planet Bike’s infamous Bacon on the Path heavily supported from our friends at Nueske’s! We actually managed to blast through 12 pounds of bacon not to mention several dozen donuts, a mound of fruit and 300 cups of coffee from our comrades at Just Coffee. The station was made complete with the BFW info booth and mechanical support from Williamson Bicycle Works. The Bike to the Mallards Game brought a great close to Wednesday’s events as a couple Planet Bike employees participated in the tailgating activities.
Friday afternoon we took a group ride from Planet Bike HQ to Vilas Park in search of the Bike to Work Week Final Fiesta. The BFW outdid themselves once again with pizza and beverages, not to mention music by Earl Foss’ Brown Derby.
Another Bike to Work Week in the archives reminds us of the importance of commuting by bicycle in our cities making them stronger and safer places to ride. Until next year..
Employee Bike Feature VI by james on Jun 12, 2009
Heath's commuter is great for commuting to work or exploring the world. This vibrant, versatile singlespeed is complete with couplers. Look at that color coordination!
