Mass of Provo Bicyclists Pedal for Awareness, Fun Oct 3, 2008
According to a press release, mountain bikers, beach cruisers, tandem riders, road and track bikers, commuters, fixed gears and tricyclists are invited to attend. The bicycle route is determined once the ride gets going. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Welcome To Key West: Have A Beer, Watch The Storm Sep 9, 2008
Locals with sun-bleached hair and chestnut tans pedaled by on beach cruisers and walked along the water. That is not to say the city teemed with everyday life. (CBS News -- US)
Critical mass: Aug 11, 2008
Young women in summer dresses and young men in cutoffs and T-shirts show up in flip-flops, on beach cruisers. Serious cyclists sport Spandex and aerodynamic helmets. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ocean state of mind Jul 30, 2008
DoThe island is hilly but easy to get around by bike, human- or machine-powered, and Island Mopeds and Bike Rentals (Chapel Street and Weldons Way, 401-466-2700) has both, with an assortment of mopeds, mountain bikes, and beach cruisers. Plan on spending some time on foot, though, as the island has 32 miles of nature trails through such ecological gems as Nathan Mott Park (Center Road, 0. (Boston Globe)
Teens back off on the gas Jul 6, 2008
My friends and me, we go biking on our beach cruisers down to the beach about two days out of the week instead of driving, Richmond added. We did that a lot last summer, and we'll continue to do that as the prices keep raising. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club Jul 4, 2008
For example, the Fuel for Fun vacation package includes 3 nights at the Portofino, plus a $100 gas credit (and for the truly "green" traveler, there are always free beach cruisers available). The hotel is situated close enough to the pier that it's an easy walk, but far enough away that the noise and ruckus of the nighttime crowds are inaudible. (Suite101.com)
Bike Sales On Rise As Gas Prices Increase Jul 4, 2008
Many Californians have always loved their beach cruisers, but with ridiculous gas prices, residents apparently love them more than ever. "We've been seeing a lot more of what we consider to be hybrids or commuter bicycles go out the door," said Jamie Henning of the Bicycle Warehouse in Pacific Beach. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Mystic Community Bikes, Inc. takes off the training wheels Jul 3, 2008
Beach cruisers can cost upwards of 200, whereas the MCB bikes are donated and reconditioned in the workshop of Rich Froh, an avid bike racer and MCB board member. "We re still ironing out the details, such as whether you can return a bike to a different distribution center, but we have great community support.". (Westerly Sun, RI)
Florida's secret beaches Jun 12, 2008
Beach cruisers are the preferred way to roll on the neighborhood streets of Atlantic Beach. Here, the dunes are lined with wildflowers and gracious homes rather than the towering condos and chain hotels you'd find to the south in Daytona and Cocoa Beach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
It's not hard to get a parking ticket – just ask UPS Jun 2, 2008
Jon Crie, a salesman at Liquid Foundation surf shop, pointed to his single-gear bike and said, Most of my friends use beach cruisers now. Even though he only uses his car every few months, Crie estimates it has been ticketed about 25 times in the past seven years. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, May 25, 2008 May 25, 2008
Coconut Coasters Beach Bike Rentals, 4-1586 Kuhio Highway in north Kapaa (near the Kapaa Neighborhood Center), rents top quality classic beach cruisers, tandems and kids bikes. An official grand opening will take place Saturday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing officiated by Christobel Kauahi Kealoha at 9 a.m., followed by live music, entertainment, refreshments, door prizes and half-price hourly bike rentals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Riding in style (4) May 14, 2008
Though they get older bikes, like beach cruisers or street bikes, they will also completely revamp new bikes. "We'll get customers that buy brand new bikes, but they don't like the paint or style," Barriga said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bike riding getting more popular in Lodi with warmer weather Apr 23, 2008
Sierra Adventure Outfitters sells beach cruisers and Dan Arbuckle, manager of the store feels these bikes best suit most local riders because of a variety of reasons. Beach cruisers have wide tires, allowing for a smooth ride, springs under the seats offering riders suspension other bikes may lack and tall handlebars helping the rider steer with ease and comfort ... City Bicycles, another local bike shop, also carries beach cruisers along with mountain bikes and road bikes. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Go Johnny Loco this summer! Dec 11, 2007
Easy to ride, comfortable and extremely cool, the range of Beach Cruisers (Classic, City and Extreme) comes in 15 different configurations theres even a Cargo Cruiser which can be used for shopping or carrying passengers and comes with a safety belt for small children. The range has proved a huge hit in Europe with for short trips, leisurely meanders or a bit of light shopping. (iAfrica.com)
Op/Ed: I'm no Lance Armstrong, but... Oct 18, 2007
If drivers look both ways before they rocket toward Racine, a lot more pedestrians and bikers (and Huffy Beach Cruisers) can trek to campus safely. Page 1 of 1. (The Seahawk, NC)
The call of the cruiser Sep 6, 2007
In Southern California, they re called beach cruisers. Whatever the name, the appeal is the same: In a small, relatively flat town, having an old bike you can ride in flip-flops and park without locking is a very cool thing. (Montana Standard, MT)
Police start exercise program Sep 5, 2007
She and husband, Lt. Tim Duncan, have become avid bicycling fans; the day after their first 24-mile bike ride, the couple traded in their beach cruisers for Trek Hybrid bikes that are made for urban road trips. We had so much fun she said. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Buying Guide Sep 5, 2007
Beach cruisers and commuting bikes. "City path" bikes and touring bikes. (Orlando Sentinel)
From ice cream and french fries to condos and bistros Aug 16, 2007
For Rick Seip of the vintage motor car club, Wasaga Beach Cruisers - members of which, he said, would have been up in arms 20 years ago at the prospect of closing Beach Drive to cars - the end of the Strip would not be a big loss. He no longer takes his 1965 Corvette there on Saturday nights as he feels out of place among the drivers cruising in their souped-up newer vehicles. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Nickels seeks laws to keep guns from kids and criminals Aug 7, 2007
Based on California's beach cruisers, coasting cycles are the newest local trend in biking, and they're available at Gregg's Greenlake Cycle. More shopping. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
More from Denny Boyles Jun 24, 2007
After they brief the flight and strap on all of their gear, pilots ride beach cruisers from the flight operations building to their planes. At most bases they are driven to the flight line, but here it is close enough to ride bikes. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
California dreamin' on such a lovely bay May 21, 2007
There's no fitness room, but "Beach Cruisers" -- a.k.a. bikes -- can be signed out to guests at no charge. The minor downsides to our room were the two high-backed, upholstered chairs that seemed more appropriate for a tea party than a California inn and the location of the sink. (Chicago Tribune)
Venice man gives new life to old bikes May 16, 2007
"After the war, he met and married Lorraine, and they moved to the family farm for several years, growing corn, soybeans and oats and raising their two children.Ten years later, LeRoy Zeedyk moved his young family to Kankakee. Later, he drove 18-wheelers with tanks filled with hazardous chemicals.In 1984, Zeedyk and his wife moved to Venice to enjoy their retirement, but staying at home didn't last long. He became restless.Zeedyk joined the local branch of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary,... (Herald-Tribune)
Cities peddle parking for bicycles Apr 24, 2007
On Sunday on Santa Monica's Main Street, trusting shoppers were handing over their sleek racing bikes and rusty beach cruisers to attendants who by noon had filled spaces designed for seven cars with more than 70 bicycles. Although the service is free, most people left tips of $1, $3 and more. (Los Angeles Times)
Beach trail mix-up wastes taxpayer dollars Apr 14, 2007
5-mile asphalt path intended for cyclists and beach cruisers. But the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ordered the county to halt work in February because it did not have a permit. (Herald-Tribune)
