savedbybikes.com » train http://savedbybikes.com/blog the new world: to work Fri, 27 May 2011 01:46:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Philidelphia: improved commute, but a Folding Bike gets you in every time http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/philidelphia-improved-commute-but-a-folding-bike-gets-you-in-every-time/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/philidelphia-improved-commute-but-a-folding-bike-gets-you-in-every-time/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:31:30 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=549 Philadelphia, which is ranked number one among the ten largest US cities for bicycle commuters per-capita according to the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition. They just posted an update on the SEPTA Bicycle Policy update. It would seem that the policy only allowed 2 bicycles PER TRAIN; at least that has now been changed to 2 per car. If however you commute with a folding bike, you’re on board no matter what. As they suggest however, be prepared with a copy of the SEPTA bike-n-ride policy to show anyone who may not be aware.

]]> http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/philidelphia-improved-commute-but-a-folding-bike-gets-you-in-every-time/feed/ 1 Strida Folding Bike Crosses the Sahara Desert http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-crosses-the-sahara-desert/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-crosses-the-sahara-desert/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:13:46 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=453 When thinking about buying a Strida bike, people sometimes ask “how far can it go?”

campement-avec-le-stridaReally, I don’t know how to answer this question. I travel 8 miles(12.6 km) twice daily, so I suppose 16 miles is a fair answer. But, I have done many trips of 30 or so miles. Also, we helped with a fundraiser for a good cause earlier this month and did 60 miles.

The best answer I think, is that if your commute or intended rides are 10 km or less, then the Strida is perfect. Even more so if the ride is to a train station, to bring you somewhere else, to ride the next leg.

But, the question is: “how far can it go?” So the correct answer is: at least 3000 miles. Read about the intrepid Strida and rider here.

]]> http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-crosses-the-sahara-desert/feed/ 1 Strida folding bike and commuter train vs. SUV http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-and-commuter-train-vs-suv/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-and-commuter-train-vs-suv/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:34:05 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=406 As mentioned in a previous post we completed our commuter race. On Monday (Aug 10), the Strida folding bike and the GO train beat Cam Woolley from Barrie to Union Station in downtown Toronto during Monday’s morning rush-hour by at least 30 minutes.

Thank you so much to everyone at CP24 Breakfast for your generousity and professionalism.

Here it is:

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