Cycling just 4 km to work might sound too short to count as exercise, but a new study suggests it’s enough to meaningfully contribute to your fitness and perhaps even our planet’s health. Researchers in Italy and the UK found that even modest bike commutes…
Identifying the safest route through a city can be frustrating for cyclists, especially beginners. While collision data can help, it’s often reactive, only available after someone gets hurt. A new sensor-based system, ProxiCycle, developed by researchers at the University of Washington, may change that by…
Urban planning is serious business. Unless, of course, you hand it over to cyclists—then it becomes a deliciously deranged blend of spandex, sprockets, and suspiciously clean carbs. Here’s what your average city might look like if the people who think a great Sunday includes 3,000…
Bike lanes can be a huge benefit to both cyclists and cars, but it all depends on where they are placed. New research offers a data-driven formula to help cities find the optimal location for bike lanes. This can cut congestion, reduce emissions, and get…
