Between the horrible food kids are fed at schools and the lack of exercise it isn't surprising that childhood obesity is on the rise. We have to get children to be more active. While the Pedal Powered Bus will not work everywhere, why not use it to get around the…
I want, I want so bad it hurts a bit. The Hoverbike ($TBA) is a motorcycle style ultralight aircraft that’s powered by a flat twin 4-stroke. You basically sit on, and ride, the Hoverbike like a motorcycle. On the handlebars are your typical speed and direction controls. The Hoverbike is…
Some sci-fi lovers in Japan (surprise) have made a replica of the Robotech Cyclone Motorcycle. Unfortunately the motorcycle, pictured above, doesn't actually transform like the original. The bike took over three years to complete and it still doesn't transform? [Via]
Finally an electric motorcycle that looks mean and tough. I have nothing against Zero Motorcycles or Brammo but their designs leave a lot to be desired. The Lito Sora Electric Motorcycle started with a fresh slate and made one hell of an electric superbike. The seat is even electric and…
Riding your bike at night while having to share the road with cars can be scary and downright dangerous. The more attention you can draw to yourself when riding the better. Blinky lights and the light are great tools to keep you safe while riding. If you have about $22…
One of my favorite toys as a kid was my Fisher Price Green Machine. It was like no other bike or trike, it had plastic wheels that made power slides epic. Apparently the Parker Brothers (pictured above) felt the same way about the original Green Machine. Their latest creation looks…
The styling in the 50's was pretty cool, heck even the scooters were sexy back then. The scooter pictured above is a throwback to an old Slovak scooter called the JAWA Pioneer. As you can see in the picture below, they did a good job keeping the styling in tact…
As a kid my main form of transportation was a beach cruiser bike. I put some serious miles on the bike before it was stolen, and replaced by another beach cruiser. I always love the simplicity and strength of the cruiser style bikes. James Perse has come out with a…
I missed what arguably must have been a great trade show, the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas last week. One of the vendors at the pizza show was Thrust Electric Bikes. Thrust Electric Bikes was showing off their ECO-DELIVERY Electric Bikes which lower insurance and gasoline cost while providing…
For those of you into electric motorcycles, the folks at Zero Motorcycles continue to innovate. Their latest 2011 lineup of electric motorcycles just got a quick charging option (charges in half the time), a 12.5 percent boost in battery power, and even quieter