Can't afford a new scooter, but need to get to work without smelling funny?  This might be the solution.  Its a powered front wheel that you can put on your existing bike.  You can go about 200 miles per gallon of gas and after work, you can pedal back home instead of using up the fuel.  Only problem is that it won't be available until next year.

www.revopower.com

Motorized bike wheel that will get 200mpg.

My exercise bike broke today, well not mechanically, the circuit board is toast, I have no clue why. Well, because I am so very excited about working out everyday, I am really bummed. [And if you believe that I have a nice tropical paradise in Antarctica to sell you.]

So I do want to exercise more, but at the moment I cannot increase or decrease the tension on the bike, Nor can I get the RPMs or anything like that. There is a solution though.

1. I could buy another Junky "Console" from sears and replace the old one for $169.99
2. I can make a small circuit with a microcontroller, low power motor driver, and a character LCD display for under $50, and Have fun while doing it.

Well guess what I am doing. The beginning details follow.

So you like to ride your bike and you live in the city of Chicago, but don't know where to ride? Well here is a set of Trail maps. Once you have decided where you ride, you should take a moment and go over the following tips that will help to make your journey a safe and enjoyable one.

1. Make sure your equipment is in good working order.
There are several places along the Lake Shore Drive trail that will do an inspection of your bike for free. Take them up on the offer, it could keep you from having an accident.