Meet Christina Uss, avid reader, bicycle rider, and author. Christina has written about bicycling for magazines and newspapers, and now she is releasing her first fictional novel called The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle. Having done bike tours in beautiful places like Yellowstone and Yosemite and riding across the country multiple times, Christina is definitely someone we wanted to interview. Read on to learn more about Christina's biking experiences and her novel! Bicycling has always … [Read more...]
Biking Boston in the Fall
By Tiffany Thornton Some cities are made for cycling and Boston is one of them, especially in the fall when the leaves begin to change color and a crispness fills the air. Also known as "Bean Town", the city boasts a ton of green space, fabulous waterfront trails and a mix of eclectic neighborhoods that are wonderful to explore by bike. City Slumber Start your stay at The Westin Copley in Back Bay. The Copley is truly the perfect downtown location; you couldn't find a better central … [Read more...]
Biking in Beauty on Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
by Tiffany Thornton There is a reason why they say, "A little piece of your heart never leaves Cape Breton Island." I remember the first time I traveled to the magical Island filled with sweeping vistas and nature galore. I was smitten. I could not wait to return with my Schwinn bike to cycle and discover more pockets of Cape Breton Island’s beauty. Scottish History Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (meaning "New Scotland"), is known for its Scottish roots. Many Highlanders settled there, … [Read more...]
Schwinn Insider: Tammy Sommers
As a consumer it is easy to think that the products we buy magically appear on the shelves, beautifully designed and packaged from the moment they were created. In reality, there are designers that put a lot of hard work, thought, and creativity into every little detail of a product, from the product itself to the packaging to the displays in stores. Tammy Sommers is a designer who has worked on many parts of the design process of the different products we make here at Schwinn. She is the go-to … [Read more...]
Schwinn’s Picks – Kids Bikes for Back to School
As the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. Maybe your child needs a gift as motivation to get A’s, or maybe your child is thinking about biking to school more while it is still nice outside. Whatever the reason, it’s a great time to buy a kids' bike. To make the search easier, we are going to break down the best back to school boys and girls bikes in each size category. The best part about Schwinn's bicycles in … [Read more...]
Cycling Away From My Comfort Zone
A lot of people know my story, but some do not. To make a long story short, I was once almost 600 lbs. I had given up on myself and living the future I dreamed of. The “new me” seemed so far away, I didn’t think I had it in me. After being flown to LA for Extreme Weight Loss in April of 2012 and ultimately not being chosen I finally realized I needed to take my life into my own hands. I knew that no one would make the change for me. That is when my journey started! After the course of two … [Read more...]
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