by Megan Arzbaecher Street art is an increasingly popular attraction to explore while traveling in cities around the US (and the world!) thanks to a resurgence of local artists celebrating the cultures of their hometowns. Lots of street art is tucked in alleys or on the sides of buildings, so bicycles make it super easy to hop on and off as you discover unique murals and installations along the way. Chicago is a haven for public art and street murals in the Midwest, offering a diverse … [Read more...]
Learning To Ride Without Training Wheels
Teaching your children how to ride a bicycle is something that we can and should do as parents, and all it requires is a little bit of our time, some patience and just will! This year my 4 boys received new Schwinn bikes. My older boys got just what they wanted, mountain bikes for trail riding and the twins Sebastian and Cristian graduated to new 20 inch bikes with no training wheels! They did very well with their SmartStart bicycles, so we didn’t expect to have any problems with the … [Read more...]
Meet the Author: The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle
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...]
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