League of American Bicyclists Announces Spring 2020 Bicycle Friendly Communities

Posted on Jun 17th 2020 | advocacy, news,

The League of American Bicyclist (LAB) recently released their Spring 2020 Bicycle Friendly Community Awards (BFC). In total 38 communities either joined for the first time, renewed, or improved their bicycle friendly status. The importance of having our communities work on providing bicycle friendly infrastructure and […] read more...

Amy Shares Her Bicycling Experience During A Pandemic

Posted on May 7th 2020 | bike life, news,

As we move into week 7 the anxiety, that was like a constant ringing in the ear, has settled into a sort of low hum in the background. It’s there when I’m working, when I’m sewing and when I’m playing with my kid. If we’re having a good day the hum goes away when I’m playing with my kid, but to be honest the only t […] read more...

Amy’s Foray into Winter Bike Commuting… When Everything Went Wrong! (Part 2)

Posted on Apr 21st 2020 | bike life, news,

When I returned to Wisconsin, I found winter had come back, but for real this time. As soon as I got back to work my coworkers helped me find the right set of fenders for my bike and we discovered something very important about my bike; I doesn’t want fenders. Turns out, my vintage Italian bicycle doesn’t have the thre […] read more...

Adventure Cycling Six-Month Free Membership

Posted on Apr 6th 2020 | advocacy, bike life, news, quarterly dispatch,

Are you starting to think about your next bicycle tour? We’re heading toward the warmer days of spring and summer, so we’re partnering with the nation’s largest bicycling association and the leaders in bicycle touring information to offer a six-month free trail membership to Adventure Cycling! Click on the link b […] read more...

Spring 2020 Super Commuter - Allene La Spina

Posted on Apr 6th 2020 | news, quarterly dispatch, super commuters,

What if you could turn one of your greatest fears into a daily activity that was healthy, sustainable and an inspiration to others? That’s exactly what our newest Super Commuter has done for nearly her entire adult life and she wouldn’t have it any other way!Allene La Spina is absolutely terrified of driving an aut […] read more...

Sustain Dane Takes a Tour at Planet Bike

Posted on Feb 28th 2020 | Advocacy, Better World, News, video,

We have been a long time supporters of our regional sustainability organization Sustain Dane. Their mission is to inspire, connect and support people and organizations in our community to accelerate sustainable actions within our community.Over the years we have participated in a number of their programs. This past fal […] read more...

Planet Bike Launches the Happy Hands Handlebar Grips for All-Day Comfort and Control

Posted on Feb 27th 2020 | Blog, News, Product,

Planet Bike has launched its new family of Happy Hands lock-on bike handlebar grips. Grips are one of the few contact points that keep you connected to your bike. That’s why Planet Bike designed these with unique ergonomic shapes, materials and textures to dampen vibration and increase comfort and control. Wheth […] read more...

Amy’s Foray into Winter Bike Commuting… When Everything Went Wrong! (Part 1)

Posted on Feb 25th 2020 | Bike Life,

So, how’s that bike commuter thing going? Well, first of all, everything went wrong! There’s a saying that when you are on a path the universe will do everything in its power to keep you on that path, so I was seriously doubting I should be on this bike path. A series of unfortunate events began about a week after […] read more...

Planet Bike Volunteers at Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison

Posted on Feb 18th 2020 | Advocacy, Better World, news,

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison (FB4K) is now in its fourth year in the Madison community and has donated over 3,000 refurbished bicycles to kids and families within the local community. Planet Bike has been involved with FB4K in Madison since the first year, from bike lock product donations, to volunteer hours in col […] read more...

Meet the Beamer 80 / Blinky 3 Compact Urban Bike Light Combo Set

Posted on Nov 13th 2019 | News, Product,

We’ve teamed up the compact Beamer 80 bicycle headlight with the bright and super-efficient Blinky 3 bicycle tail light. Both front and rear lights boast generous run times and have all the steady and flashing modes you need to be noticed as you explore by bike after dark.The Beamer 80 was born to be an urban warrior. […] read more...

Meet the Rojo 100 Tail Light for All Day & All Night Visibility

Posted on Nov 13th 2019 | News, Product, Video,

The  Rojo 100 bicycle tail light is the brightest rear light Planet Bike has ever produced and it’s designed to keep you safe and visible on every ride, day and night. The compact design boasts up to 100 lumens of power so you will be sure to be noticed whether road riding or commuting in the daytime or eve […] read more...

NICA IS ABOUT MORE THAN PUTTING KIDS ON BIKES

Posted on Oct 28th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life, Events,

This past weekend, the Wisconsin chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) held its state championships in Waterloo, WI just 40 minutes outside of our hometown of Madison, WI. If you haven’t yet heard of NICA, this organization is doing some amazing work in growing the next generation of cyc […] read more...

FALL 2019 SUPER COMMUTER – KENT FACKENTHALL

Posted on Oct 28th 2019 | Bike Life, News, Super Commuters,

Bicycle commuting is often considered an urban phenomenon, but we realize that not all Super Commuters live in Metropolis and battle car-choked streets to get to work or hit the neighborhood market.  That’s why we are happy to report that our latest Super Commuter is more of the pastoral variety.  That’s righ […] read more...

HALLOWEEN GIVE-A-WAY CONTEST

Posted on Oct 28th 2019 | Bike Life, Blog, Events,

Here at Planet Bike, Halloween is one of our favorite times of year. We love costumed cyclocross races, trick-or-treating with the kids, carving pumpkins and radiant rides through the fall colors. It’s also a fun time of year to see bicycle enthusiasts use our products in unique ways. This year, we want to hear from […] read more...

The Commute Diaries: Amy’s Journey Into Becoming A Regular Bike Commuter

Posted on Oct 8th 2019 | Bike Life, Blog,

What’s the best way to start a new habit? I don’t know, but I’m going to find out on this journey. I get overwhelmed by the idea that it only takes 27 days to start a new habit, 27 days IN A ROW that is! I struggle with the idea of that kind of commitment; I have a child, I have a job, I have side jobs, I have appointm […] read more...

Announcing Planet Bike’s Best Shot Photo Contest Winner

Posted on Aug 8th 2019 | Bike Life, News, Quarterly Dispatch,

In May, we launched our first “Best Shot” photo contest. We received many artistic submissions and after much deliberation, we’re happy to announce that Joe Korbuszewski is our winning photographer. Joe captured his image at the gateway of the Olympic Peninsula near Gig Harbor, Washington while riding his nearly-origin […] read more...

Planet Bike’s New Super Commuter Is…

Posted on Aug 8th 2019 | Advocacy, Bike Life, News, Quarterly Dispatch, Super Commuters,

A Super Commuter rides through every season, in all types of weather, day and night. Choosing the simplicity, health and pleasure of bicycling, a Super Commuter simply prefers to ride a bike.Planet Bike has been recognizing Super Commuters from across the country for the past 15 years. Never before have we awarded this […] read more...

Planet Bike Awards over $25,000 Supporting 13 Advocacy Groups Across the U.S.

Posted on Jun 20th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, News,

We are excited to announce that we have awarded over $25,000 to bicycle organizations who are working to attract people to cycling through policy and infrastructure projects that move bicycling forward across the country. This adds to the over 2 million dollars the company has donated to non-profit organizations h […] read more...

200+ Neighbors and Families in South Tucson Transform School Crossing with Tactical-Urbanism Traffic Circle

Posted on Jun 12th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life,

This post is brought to you by the Living Streets Alliance – Tucson. Planet Bike is a proud supporter of the Living Streets Alliance who has a mission to promote healthy communities by empowering people to transform streets into vibrant places for walking, bicycling, socializing and playing. Th […] read more...

Planet Bike Adds New Color for the K.O.K.O Rear Bike Rack and Air 18 Water Bottle Cage

Posted on May 20th 2019 | News, Product,

Planet Bike is now shipping a new silver version of both the K.O.K.O rear bike rack and Air 18 water bottle cage. These products are built for the demands of everyday cycling and this update will broaden the color choice for users to match their bikes with accessories and ride with style! […] read more...

Planet Bike Releases Cruiser Sized Waterproof Seat Cover

Posted on May 7th 2019 | News, Product,

We are now shipping the new Waterproof Cruiser Seat Cover. Whether you’re pedaling around town or parking your bike outdoors, keep your bike seat dry with our Waterproof Bike Seat Cover that’s sized for larger profile cruiser and comfort saddles. The dimensions of the new saddle cover are 280mm x 270mm. The cov […] read more...

Planet Bike Staff Volunteers at Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison

Posted on May 5th 2019 | Advocacy, Better World, Bike Life,

In 2008, Terry Esau started Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) out of his garage in Minnesota. The mission was to “Give kids in need access to a bike they can call their very own.” With that unassuming goal, FB4K has made a huge impact! The organization has expanded with satellite chapters in eight state […] read more...

Planet Bike Spring Super Commuter Nominations Open!

Posted on May 5th 2019 | Bike Life, Events, News, Super Commuters,

The Planet Bike Super Commuter is back! Those of you who have followed Planet Bike though the years are aware of our tradition of honoring dedicated cyclists who ride their bikes in everyday life throughout the seasons regardless of conditions. What is a Supercommuter? A Supercommuter rides through every se […] read more...

Announcing Planet Bike’s “Best Shot” Photo Contest

Posted on May 3rd 2019 | Bike Life, Events, News,

Have you captured the sights and scenes of your daily bike commute, recent bike tour or urban bike adventure? We want to see where you explore with Planet Bike product! We are excited to launch the Planet Bike bi-annual photo contest. Starting now through June 31st we will be accepting photos of your adventures […] read more...

Planet Bike Increases Lumen Output and Updates Headlight Mounting Bracket

Posted on Apr 29th 2019 | Blog, News, Product,

We are now shipping our updated rechargeable Blaze® headlights. The four updated bike lights are brilliantly bright and boast lumen outputs of 800lm, 600lm, 400lm and 210lm. The Blaze® 210 headlight is also included in a combo set with the Superflash USB tail light. Read on to find out more abo […] read more...

High School Mountain Biking League in Wisconsin

Posted on Dec 13th 2018 | Better World, Bike Life,

The High School Mountain Biking scene has seen huge growth over the last few years. NICA now has programs in 25 states and over 18,000 students participated in 2018. Our home league in Wisconsin has an amazing scene and a new video from IFHT films showcases the incredible family like atmosphere of the State Champions […] read more...

2018 Bicycle Friendly Universities Announcement

Posted on Nov 30th 2018 | advocacy, Bicycle Friendly University, league of american bicyclist, News,

The League of American Bicyclist (LAB) has announced their new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFU) for 2018. This year’s awards bring the total of colleges and universities that have bicycle friendly designations to 193 institutions nationwide. The program was launched in 2011 to help higher educati […] read more...

Brighten Up Your Community

Posted on Nov 21st 2018 | Advocacy, Bicycle Friendly University, Bicycle lights, Day light savings, Learn, Light giveaway,

This blog is written by Carly Adams at the League of American Bicyclists The end of Daylight Saving Time can do more than give you a case of the winter blues. When it gets dark earlier in the evening, commuters are at increased risk of getting in a cra […] read more...

Chicago Bicycle Ambassadors

Posted on Sep 27th 2018 | Better World, Bike Life,

Since 2001 the Chicago DOT has helped fund the Bicycle Ambassadors program which includes a squad of cyclists who educate the public on traffic safety and encourage biking, walking, and transit. We have supported the outreach efforts of the Ambassadors for many years, and for 2018 we partnered with them by providing […] read more...

5 Tips to Successfully Ride Your Bike to School

Posted on Aug 31st 2018 | active transportation, Back to School, bicycle, Bike Life, Blog, Safe Routes to Schools,

Going back to school can be a difficult transition for families and riding a bike to school can bring ease and joy to this time of year. There are many benefits to biking to school including; encouraging independence, reducing stress and improved behavior to name a few. In this blog post we sha […] read more...