Daring To Ride A Bike And 5 Other Ways Women Are Changing The World
For International Women's Day, we're spotlighting women and movements that have made an impact around the globe.
bicycling
Women Who Dare To Bicycle In Pakistan
If boys can ride bikes, "why shouldn't we?" asked Zulekha Dawood. So she organized a group that goes on weekly excursions — despite the disapproval of many men.
Netherlands Proposes Legislation To Ban Use Of Phones On Bicycles
Dutch Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has proposed amending traffic laws to forbid bicyclists from holding a "mobile electronic device" while on the road.
Does 1-Minute Interval Training Work? We Ask The Guy Who Tested It
In his new book, researcher Martin Gibala explains that workouts with periods of intense exercise aren't just for the super-fit. They also help make the most of limited workout time.
With Citizens' Help, Cities Can Build A Better Bike Lane — And More
In Burlington, Vt., the city's Department of Public Works is giving citizens the permission and the tools to remake their own streets. But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
As More Adults Pedal, Their Biking Injuries And Deaths Spike, Too
Hospital admissions caused by bike injuries have more than doubled in the past 15 years across the country. One doctor thinks the "Lance Armstrong effect" could be a reason for the jump.
The Cycling World May Soon Bow Down Before Nairo Quintana
In 2013, a newcomer from Colombia passed almost everyone else and came in second in the Tour de France. This year, many think he'll take home the winning yellow jersey.
How Bicycles Are Helping To Heal Rwanda
This weekend, an Olympic-qualifying race will be held in Rwanda. It's a sign of how bikes are changing the country's image — and how Africa is making inroads in the Western-dominated cycling world.
Bike Like A Pro Athlete, Eat Like A Pig
When a friend and I rode bicycles 738 miles up the spine of Texas, we were burning up to 5,500 calories a day. So we got to eat the way a calorie-counting cubicle dweller can only dream of.