Momentum Mag

3 weeks ago | momentummag.com | Hilary Angus

There are a few things to consider now that you’re ready to buy a cargo bike, the most important of which is the type of bike itself. While all cargo bikes are good for carrying things, different types of cargo bikes have considerably variant benefits depending on what you’re planning to carry and where. A few things to keep in mind:Consider what you’re most likely to be carrying around, the kinds of roads you’ll be riding on, and if you expect those needs to change significantly over time.

4 weeks ago | momentummag.com | Robert Isenberg

I felt pretty cool, flying down Rue Saint-Louis on a golden afternoon. The light was perfect, casting a long shadow over the pavement. I zipped between the stone facades of Vieux-Québec, passed couples and groups on the sidewalks, and turned abruptly down narrow streets. The air was cool, the sun sank low. I careened through the old city, down one hill after another, as happy and free as I’d felt in months.

Mar 28, 2025 | momentummag.com | Hilary Angus

PeopleForBikes once commissioned the US Bicycling Participation Study, a benchmark report on cycling participation across the US. Along with painting an encouraging picture of growth in rates of cycling nationwide, the report also collected valuable demographic data on all of these two-wheeled tricksters whizzing down the street. For many people, the demographics would be quite surprising.

Mar 4, 2025 | momentummag.com | Hilary Angus

At the top of the pile of “best things I found on the Internet” is this: a set of DIY instructions for building a bicycle sidecar for your furry best friend. Courtesy of traverdose on Instructables, the retro-looking pooch-mobile can be yours for only a few sheets of metal and plywood, some nuts and bolts and odds and ends, and the rest of this afternoon and maybe a bit of tomorrow morning depending on how well you know your way around a toolbox.

Feb 19, 2025 | momentummag.com

Cycling in Italy continues to be the number one choice for many, thanks to its diverse landscapes, rich culture, and, of course, delicious pasta.