by DeeRidekick
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
by DeeRidekick
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
by DeeRidekick
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
by DeeRidekick
Program Supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aims to Help Small Businesses Expand; Awards Up to $3 Million to Small Businesses Nationwide Ridekick International has submitted an application to the grant program Mission: Small BusinessSM sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial. The new grant program offers up to $3 million to small business owners nationwide. Chase and LivingSocial also obtained the
by DeeRidekick
Have any of you commuters noticed the rising number of bike racks on public buses? Having racks on public buses allows for a complete commute – ride your bike to the bus stop and finish by bus. This is another way to make it easy for you to leave your car in the garage. According
by DeeRidekick
The trees turning yellow, elk roaming freely and autumn in the air made for a perfect day up in Estes Park, Colorado for my first Ridekick experience. My name is Katie and I am a senior at the University of Colorado at Boulder doing some Intern work with Ridekick International. I decide that since I
by DeeRidekick
Here at Ridekick, we have always thought of people being able to use a power trailer to tour. That idea has recently become a reality. Three people are currently ‘kicking across the country. Our first story comes from a couple in Wyoming who recently retired, sold their business, house, and all their belongings to take
by DeeRidekick
It has been a few weeks since Interbike, and Ridekick is still reveling in the experience. From the Outdoor Demo to Interbike, the Ridekick team put in countless hours, had numerous positive experiences, and got to participate in some awesome events. Here are some highlights of our trip to Interbike in Las Vegas: On Monday
by DeeRidekick
Electric bicycles rentals are becoming a thing of the present. Towns and universities across the country are seeing the potential e-bikes have as gas prices continue to rise. Because of this influx in cost by driving a gas-powered vehicle, innovative ways to get around are popping up. The University of Nevada, Reno has started renting
by DeeRidekick
We wish our hearty congratulations to the designers and builders of the Rocky Mountain Innosphere building at 320 E. Vine Drive in Fort Collins, CO. The building recently achieved a LEED rating of Platinum. This is no small feat! The rating system was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to urge buildings to
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