Allright Bike Commuters; It’s time to show yourselves

Asheville is poised for change. As documented in our Advocate blog, recently civic minded cyclists have effected change for the good of the whole. 

Much media coverage has been given, here is Mountain Xpress’ take on the good news. much more to come. Check out the awesome speach delivered by ‘Asheville on Bikes’ founder, Michael Sule. Bravo!

Hey Cincinnati, what’s cookin up there? Any good bike project to speak of? And how about you, Pittsburgh?

Great News for Asheville’s Cyclists

Where do we go from here? The “Bike Petition” has an ambitious goal of putting people back to the center of urban planning decisions. The recent Bike Plan speaks to many of the concerns addressed in city councils recent show of support for ‘people-centered planning’. Thanks to everybody that helped get this petition into the right hands. Here is the video of it being turned in at the City Council Meeting on 2/26/08.

Below is the final list of signatures by zip code. These are your servers, your doctors, your painters, your accountants, your attorneys, your babysitters, your teachers, your stockbrokers, your carpenters, your nurses & your neighbors. Here is the Finalized Asheville Bike Petition representing as many as 7300 people. (Originals are on file at Asheville City Hall.)

Considering that some of our leaders may never actually see all the hand signatures, or fully grasp it’s vision, here is a reminder of our mutual realization, as set forth by the “Asheville Bike Petition” Continue reading Great News for Asheville’s Cyclists…

Si’s Take on Bike Commuting

It’s costing more and more everyday to drive your car to work and run your daily errands. The obvious reason is the price of gas, not mention the lives of American-influenced soldiers lost over in the middle east. What are we fighting for??? How did their sand get on top of our oil? hmmm…

Owners and employees at BioWheels have been commuting on their bikes for years, long before these high gas prices of today. We mainly ride because we love to ride our bikes and enjoy the workout we get passing backed-up traffic. Taking back roads to avoid traffic on the way to work is so energizing. We would much rather ‘burn fat not oil” and be “one less car” and show up to work with a smile on our faces knowing that we just got a free dose of exercise on our zero emission vehicle. Why do people drive cars exclusively? I suppose stretch pants, a land full of pharmaceuticals & lack of concern for our environment help answer that question.

If you are ready to work on your health & put the human element back into your urban landscape, you’ll want a bike for commuting.

BioWheels has you covered. We have bikes from Jamis, Scott, GT, Schwinn, Breezer, and Independent Fabrications. The staff can help you choose the right bike for you.

I need to add that the Breezer brand of bike is a “out of box” commuter with all the bells and whistles: rack, fenders, lights, and lock come stock with all Breezers!

If you have a bike to resurrect, BioWheels has everything you need to turn your new bike or old bike into a practical mode of transportation. It would be wise to equipe your bike with a rack and panier bags to carry your nessesities. Tail light and head light is the law after dark. Fenders will be praised when the roads are wet. Also commuter specific tires are worth their $$, they provide a puncture resistant casing and a stiffer sidewall for handling the extra weight. You may also want to personalize your bike with a different handlebar with different hand positions, such as mustache bars, riser bars, flat bar with bar ends, drop bars, etc…

Cycling specific clothing can make your ride more enjoyable too. High-tech clothing choices at BioWheels can keep you comfy in all kinds of weather. We are stocked up with breathable “Wind Stopper” products from “Gore” such as jackets, pants, gloves, booties,and helmet covers to keep you warm and dry.

Check out the photos of the bikes BioWheels employees ride and also the Breezers, GTs, Schwinns, Jamis, Scott, and Independent Fab.

I can’t wait to ride to work!!!
-Si Ezolt