The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday Peloton Interactive is recalling about 833,000 units of its Original Bike+ Model PL02 after reports that the seat post assembly could break during use, posing a risk of falls and injuries. The consumer safety regulator said the fitness products maker has received three reports of the seat post breaking and detaching during … Read more
Speed demons, beware — the city that never sleeps is about to become the city that never speeds. Starting Friday, Oct. 24, a new 15 miles-per-hour speed limit will come into effect for Big Apple e-bike riders on all streets across the five boroughs, as well as on pathways inside of parks operated by the city. … Read more
A three-year-old has been hospitalized twice after suffering through what his grandmother, Mandy Truman, described as a “freak accident.” The family, who live in Oklahoma, were enjoying an afternoon outside when the toddler tried to push a tricycle forward — and instead wound up with his hand caught in the chain, Truman told KOCO-TV. The … Read more
You don’t need to be royalty or the owner of a pimped-out palanquin to get a chair lift. In the Dolomites, your chariot awaits. This scenic mountain range near the Boot’s border with Austria is serviced by nearly 500 elevated public transportation options that put luxury car services to shame. They range from two-person “coffin-style” cable … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A month ago, my 7-year-old son was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in a crosswalk. He’s fine now. His injuries were minor, although it was frightening. Police and paramedics responded quickly, and I took my son to the hospital to have him fully checked. Later that day, a police officer … Read more
Models may have worked the runways during New York Fashion Week, but couriers did the legwork. The bike messengers dashing around NYC, delivering designer duds to star-studded shows and photo shoots, said the city’s biannual celebration of style, held earlier this month, is their busiest yet most profitable season — and they make up to … Read more
Slow your roll — researchers are sounding the alarm about a “remarkable” rise in electric bike and e-scooter injuries across the US. E-bike injuries have been doubling annually, from 750 recorded in 2017 to a staggering 23,500 in 2022. E-scooter injuries spiked from 8,500 to a whopping 56,800 in the same five-year period, according to … Read more
This is wheelie good news for bike commuters. Cyclists have a 47% lower risk of early death and a 10% lower risk of hospitalization for any reason than commuters who drive or take the train, new research out of Scotland has found. “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and … Read more
Hauling butt to work each day can sometimes feel like an endless cycle — especially if that’s your mode of transportation. Such is the case for super commuter Alex Heatzig, who biweekly bicycles into the office, burning upwards of 2,200 calories during his three-hour jaunts. “I commute 50 miles to work by bike,” said the triathlete, a … Read more
It’s the cycle of life. Lifelong bicyclers may live longer, have stronger immune systems and are less likely to experience knee pain or osteoarthritis, than people who don’t bike ride. Although previous studies have already shown several benefits of cycling, new research, now shows that people who cycle regularly have significantly less chance of developing … Read more
She’s on a roll. A New Jersey woman is revealing how she shed 80 pounds and achieved her dream of becoming an indoor cycling instructor. Amanda Hinds, 31, loved the sport but ended up taking an extended break during the COVID-19 pandemic because her gym closed and she lost motivation. “A little after COVID, I … Read more
This fitness routine is geared toward people with Parkinson’s disease — and their caretakers. Those who suffer from the degenerative brain disorder and those who help them may benefit from pedaling on a stationary bicycle for two, a new, small study has found. “Our study found that a unique cycling program that pairs people with … Read more
She’s quite the lucky one. Amy Grant may be back on tour now, but the singer revealed that she still suffers from certain long-lasting effects from when she was involved in a horrific bike accident near her Nashville home in 2022. “I still have issues with my short-term memory. My balance is still weird,” Grant, … Read more
An American tourist involved in a near-fatal collision with an e-bike was issued with a fine while in a coma. Father-of-two Rod Maroney suffered devastating brain injuries after he was hit by an e-bike riding down light rail tracks on Sydney Australia’s George Street, where e-bikes are not permitted. The 64-year-old retired aerospace engineer was … Read more
He’s hoping to terminate this lawsuit. Arnold Schwarzenegger is reportedly getting sued after allegedly hitting a bicyclist with his SUV in West Los Angeles back in February, according to TMZ. Sources say the woman, named Joanne Flickinger, was riding a bike and swerved into Schwarzenegger’s lane, leading to the accident. Law enforcement figures told TMZ that … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Treadmills were all the rage. Rowers took the fitness space by storm. Now, indoor exercise bikes are owning center stage. But indoor cycling isn’t just exercise — it’s an experience, and many indoor cyclists would agree. With music-driven … Read more
Thank goodness for this law-a-riding citizen. In a hilarious new video, a police officer in Gosport, England, rides a child’s tiny bike to catch a burglary suspect. Officers were searching for the man in the White Lion Walk area of town Friday night when a quick-thinking cop spotted a boy on a bike and asked … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have three children, and I feel really lucky to be able to stay home with them. I appreciate how hard my husband works so that I can do this. Our kids are young, so we are in a somewhat tedious season of life, without a lot of rest. But … Read more
A woman filmed riding an e-bike while pulling seven dogs on a leash has sparked outrage online, receiving a lashing for her dangerous, illegal and “stupid” act. The video, which was obtained by The Wentworth Courier, shows the woman slowly cycling on the motorized bike while a number of leashed dogs walk along at her left. … Read more
These ultra-rich endurance athletes are trying to buy their way to the finish line. One percenters are shelling out beaucoup bucks to train for and compete in Ironman XC, a grueling test where participants subject themselves to 2.4 miles of swimming; a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. To prepare for the ultimate challenge, … Read more