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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Free Bikes 4 Kids Madison Receives Community Grant

Posted on Jan 4th 2018 | Advocacy, Events, News,

The Madison Community Foundation has recently announced their Mad About Bikes community grants. These grants celebrate Madison’s bicycle culture and focus on increasing bicycle access for everyone in the community. Free Bikes 4 Kids Madison has been awarded a portion of this years grant that will see the program impa […] read more...

New Gear for the New Year

Posted on Dec 20th 2017 | News, Product,

As we come to the end of the year we’ve got a handful of new products to ring in 2018 with. Without further ado . . .Be kind and alert fellow cyclists and pedestrians of your approach with one of our new easy to mount bells. Our Courtesy Flexi Bell uses a rubber stretch strap to fit bars from 16-42mm and the din […] read more...

Announcing the Superflash 65!

Posted on Nov 14th 2017 | News, Product,

In 2007 we released our iconic Superflash tail light. With its highly visible sporadic flash pattern and super long battery life, this light transformed the bicycle light category and helped keep cyclists safer on their rides. As the years have gone by, we’ve added to the Superflash family of lights with the even br […] read more...

More kids on bikes

Posted on Mar 29th 2017 | Advocacy, News,

Planet Bike has been a long-time supporter of youth cycling initiatives. We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the National Youth Cycling Research Initiative. Read below to find out more information on this exciting new project:The Youth Cycling Alliance (YCA) announces the National Youth Cycling Research Initiativ […] read more...

Shifting Gears: A Cyclical History of Badger Bicycling Opens Soon

Posted on Feb 17th 2015 | Bike Life, Events, News,

In this new exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, you’ll travel through 130 years of Wisconsin cycling history. Showcasing the crucial role that Wisconsin has played in two national bicycling eras, the “Shifting Gears: A Cyclical History of Badger Bicycling” exhibit features historic bicycles and artifacts, intr […] read more...

USB

Posted on Jun 10th 2014 | Blog, News, Product,

USB rechargeable lights are really starting to come to the forefront of the bike lighting market. We’ve joined in on the full with a couple of USB rechargeable tail lights. These have been out for a bit and there’s a good chance they are already on the shelves at your local bike shop. Both the Superflash USB and Super […] read more...

Sideload Cages

Posted on Jun 4th 2014 | Blog, News, Product,

We are always trying to improve our current product line-up and add thoughtful/useful new products. A recent addition to our bottle cage lineup is the Sideload Cage. The aluminum cage is lightweight and perfect for small frames that make using normal cages a hassle. As a bonus, we’ve discovered they work really well w […] read more...

Alliance Announces 2014 Advocacy Award Winners

Posted on Mar 4th 2014 | Advocacy, Blog, News,

Since 2009, the Alliance has solicited public nominations for the Advocacy Awards, which recognize the exceptional efforts of individuals, organizations, and business leaders in advancing active transportation in North America. This year, the Advocacy Awards were presented by Bicycling Magazine. Check out all the winn […] read more...

Progress in Wisconsin!

Posted on Jan 22nd 2014 | Advocacy, Blog, News,

From the Wisconsin Bike Fed: The state Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously this morning to recommend our vulnerable users bill (SB-307) for passage. All three Republicans and two Democrats voted for the bill. The bill now moves on for scheduling for a vote before the full Senate. In order to get the bill […] read more...

Champions among us

Posted on Jan 14th 2013 | Bike Life, Blog, News,

Those familiar with cyclocross know that Planet Bike founder Bob Downs is an enormous supporter of the sport as well as a force to be reckoned with on the race course. Over the weekend Verona, WI hosted the national championships. Conditions changed by the hour, from mud to ice to mud-covered ice…you get the idea. Al […] read more...

Interbike is a Wrap!

Posted on Sep 24th 2012 | Blog, News, Product,

The 2012 Interbike Tradeshow has passed once again. Planet Bike was in attendance and it was another successful show. We have a bunch of new goodies that will be coming out to market in the next several months. We have two new mini pumps, the Airsmith ALX and Comp. Both pumps have a retractable hose making it easy t […] read more...

Perfect Inflation

Posted on Sep 6th 2012 | Blog, News, Product,

Last year at about this time we introduced a 25g CO2 cartridge. The size is larger than the standard “road” size CO2 but smaller than the huge mountain bike canisters. Well, now we’re offering it in a 2-pack. Bikecommuters.com recently did a review on the cartridge. Take a peek, maybe it’s exactly what you’re lookin […] read more...