Repurposing or upcycling has been a very popular subject for many years now. I personally have friends that turned it into a business. They are not only helping the environment but helping themselves making a living and enjoying the creative process along the way. Bikers tend to be practical when it comes to reusing stuff, so I decided to look into repurposing old bike parts and see what I can learn and share with the internet.
Paddleboarding has become quite popular in the last few years. Great way to exercise while enjoying the view. A lot of people use them for yoga, I think those people are talented, I don’t think I have that kind of core balance.
One problem with paddle boards is storage and or transportation. The solution: inflatable paddle boards. I think it is a brilliant idea, to be able to fit your SUP board in a backpack. No need for a roof rack for your car, or wall mount or any other mounts for your garage.
I hadn’t heard of surfboard bike racks until I started doing some research for bike racks for this blog. I am not a surfer myself, although I have always loved watching them. I spent a good amount of time watching the surfers when I visited Manhattan Beach in California a few years back. They are a talented bunch, to say the least.
I assumed they either carried their surfboards to the beach or just used their cars. If the beach is a walking distance away, looks like there is a cheaper way to bring your surfboard to the beach with you and save some gas along the way. Ride your bike, warm up the legs and bring your surfboard with you. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.
When you look at the picture below, does it look familiar? Well hopefully your situation is not that bad, however as your family grows or your hobby of biking becomes a lifestyle, you naturally find yourself in need of more storage space for your stuff.
With so many different brands and models, it can be quite time-consuming to research and decide which bike rack may be the best for your needs. Additionally, “best” is one of those words that is very subjective. “Best” can mean inexpensive bike rack or a bike carrier that fits perfectly on a car that has a spoiler, or great for a minivan.
In this article, we are going to review another major brand name you may have come across in your search for a quality bike rack for your vehicle. Allen sports was founded in 1967 by Dick Allen, a Harvard-educated physicist. Like so many others, he started in his garage, however, unlike many others, he transformed his hobby and need for a bike carrying device for him and his family into a successful multi-million dollar business.
image by Steve Walser
Ever since the 1920’s, travel trailers have been a popular choice for travelers. Today they are considered to be a part of the RV family, providing a variety of living space, from simple and small to large and luxurious for a weekend getaway or maybe even a cross country trip with friends and family.
Whether it is currently winter where you live or if you are already enjoying a nice warm day, if you are an outdoorsy type like we are, it is a safe bet to say that, you can’t wait to load up your car or SUV, go camping, hiking or golfing with your friends.
If you have done any kind of research on bike racks, like we have, you are very familiar with the brand Hollywood by now. They have been around since 1973, started out as a small business in the back of a bike shop in Hollywood, California. Since then, they have grown into one of the biggest names in the bike rack industry, manufacturing a variety of bike rack products with very competitive price points. They currently operate in all 50 states and 25 different countries worldwide. Continue reading