Domino’s in the Netherlands have turned their delivery drivers into moving bullhorn ads for their pizzas, still guaranteed to arrive in 30 minutes or less. How? They’ve invested in electric scooters with speakers that use human voice and engine recordings that carol “Dominos Dominos Dominos” or shout “Pizza! Yummm!” at passing pedestrians. Domino’s implemented the
“There’s an app for that.” Just an Apple trademark? Or a popular catchphrase that will characterize an era of tweets, peeps, wi-fives, and status updates? As mobile technology surges, “There’s an app for that” may appear your dictionary, alongside “Bodacious”, “Fly”, and “Gnarly.” Yah dig? Until that day arrives, we thought you might be interested
Did you know that the first bicycle-like device was constructed almost 200 years ago?! It was made entirely of wood and didn’t have pedals. Baron von Drais invented this “walking machine” that would help him travel around royal gardens faster. It had a frame that mounted with two in-line, same size wheels. The front wheel
Big name car companies like Audi, Smart, BMW, Volkswagen, and Ford (to name a few) have recently stepped into the electric bicycle market. Whether it’s to prove their design capabilities or meet the demand for sustainable transportation, the electric market will continue to see innovative product launches. Audi: Still in its prototype phase, the Audi
As options for electric vehicles grows, so does the confusion about which product means what. The latest in bicycle commuting is the difference between electric bikes and pedelecs. Pedelecs and electric assists arenew categories of electric bikes. The most important differences are: Pedelecs: Only use the pedals motor input when activated by pedaling. NYCeWheels described it
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 were injured in 2009. Bicycle crashes and injuries are under-reported, because the majority of bike accident injuries are not serious enough for emergency room visits, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help prevent a bicycle accident. Follow and share these safety
Bicycle Commuting 101 During my summer internship with Ridekick International, I’ve read several commuter blogs and articles offering advice to new and interested bike commuters. As a college student, I try to ride to campus and work as often as possible to save money and stay fit. This does not come without some challenges, so
For most of us cycling fans, whether amateur or enthusiasts, we have all heard of the Tour de France. But, if you’re like me, you’ve never fully understood the complexity of this event. There are teams, individual winners, jerseys that change each day, and French cycling lingo that make this a truly monumental annual occurrence captivating sports fanatics
Exciting news from Ridekick! Our company was recently named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Brilliant Companies, and we wanted to share this honor with you all! Please read the following press release for more information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Person: Chelsey Walker Company Name: Ridekick International Telephone Number: 877-974-4440 Email Address: info@ridekick.com Website
Thank you, everyone, for your concerns about the fires here in Colorado. We are feeling more safe now that the High Park Fire here in Fort Collins is 100% contained. The total number of home lost are at 259, which may increase as the firefighters do more assessment of the damage. We are still amazed
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