Cycling culture got a nod this week from National Public Radio with a piece about commuting by bike on Morning Edition. Focusing on the staff of Washington, D.C.-based National Geographic, the story portrays cycling as an easy way to fit exercise into your daily schedule, and a great social activity with your coworkers. You can [...]

We have a few custom AoB koozies leftover from the Pumpkin Pedaller. Local craftsman, cyclist, and excellent Asheville on Bikes supporter Gabe Hargett generously created and donated his custom leather koozies for our recent ride. Featuring two designs to chose from, one of the Bike Love heart and another of the Pumpkin Cyclist, each laser-engraved [...]

In a wonderfully unexpected show of support, the citizens of Asheville voted for Asheville on Bikes in this year’s Mountain Xpress “Best of WNC.” AoB came in tied for third in the Local Do-Gooder category. Making the list with superstars like MANNA, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Riverlink was a much appreciated pat on the [...]

The first official Asheville on Bikes shirt is available now. You’ve probably seen some around as we are quickly selling through them, so don’t delay and get yours while you can. Featuring a handmade bike/heart logo, and “Asheville on Bikes” on the back, the shirts were printed locally on locally produced, organic cotton. They are [...]

Thank you Asheville! We are still reeling from a great Halloween ride. The fourth annual Pumpkin Pedaller brought us gorgeous weather and a whopping 175 wonderfully costumed and considerate cyclists. In the Halloween theme, we explored the Riverside Cemetery, and Helen’s Bridge, while checking out newly installed multimodal infrastructure throughout downtown. The riders ascended Beaucatcher [...]

Please come share your passion for bicycling with kids. Help us train them to know the rules of the road and ride safely. Healthy Buncombe is conducting several bicycle education programs and we need your help. Saturday, October 9 from 9:30 to 2 we will be holding a bicycle rodeo at the Enka Fire Department. [...]