Out For A Ride

Home Page Updates

Nope, this site isn't dead. While you haven't been able to see it all, there's been a whole lot of stuff going on behind the scenes. Keep reading to find out what's happening...

6 days ago | 0 comments

Chainlove.com

Do you like deals on bicycling equipment? Then Chainlove.com is probably the website for you. Here's how it works...

Jun 25, 2008 | 0 comments

Badges Are Here!

Badges are finally here! Check them out in the new Badges section of your Dashboard. Currently, you can add the badges via a Javascript include. Flash embedding will be available in the near future.

Jun 14, 2008 | 5 comments

More Updates

Over the past week or so there have been minor tweaks and developments that you may or may not be aware of. The biggest changes are modifications in the Navigation as well as the Recent Activity in your Dashboard.

The changes in the Navigation will help keep things organized as I add new features. One of the features that will be released very soon are Badges. You can check out an example badge on Teevio.com. There are also other Badges in the works...

Jun 12, 2008 | 2 comments

Furnish Your Home With Bicycles

When your obsession for bicycles goes beyond the road or trail where should you turn next? Furnishing your home, of course!

Enter Bike Furniture Design. As the name suggests, you will find furniture made out of bicycle parts. From chairs to tables you could furnish an entire room.

Jun 02, 2008 | 0 comments

KML Importing and Carbon Offsets

If you like plotting your routes with Google Earth you can now import the popular KML route format to your profiles.

In other news, I've added on everyone's profile your carbon offset...

May 30, 2008 | 2 comments

Importing GPX Files

It's been a few days since I've announced any new features around here, so here's a big one... for all you GPS owners, you can now import GPX files.

Importing a GPX file will automatically create a new route and you also have the option of adding a ride with the route when it gets imported...

May 24, 2008 | 0 comments

Minor Site Updates

Hello fellow bicyclers! I wanted to get you up to speed on some minor updates that I've made around the site.

If you go to Dashboard -> Groups you will see a new tab called 'Activity'. Under this tab you will find all group activity related to the groups that you have joined. This is a handy way for you to keep up-to-date on what is happening in your groups...

May 21, 2008 | 0 comments

The Bamboo Bike

Just when I thought I had seen it all, I ran across the Bamboo Bike, made by CalFee Design. Yes, you heard me correct, a bicycle made from bamboo.

The Bamboo Bike is the result of some very clever scientists and engineers working together to develop a sustainable form of transportation in Africa.

May 20, 2008 | 0 comments

Ten ways to build a bicycle commuting habit

Check out Rails-to-Trials basic preparations to enjoy your bicycle commute, and gear up to join hundreds of thousands all around the country for Bike To Work day.

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May 14, 2008 | 0 comments