All the cool kids are doing it. The social networking giant Facebook has added a new feature that lets cyclists show off their wheels and communicate with fellow riders throughout the world. The iBike application, developed by San Francisco cyclist Adam Roth, has helped to create an online community of cyclists, from commuters to Spandex-clad speed racers. Users can proudly display photos of their beloved bikes, or sell them off to other users. Discussion boards abound, so you can seek advice on how to fix a flat or buy the best, burglar-proof bike lock, or “rant or rave about bike culture.” Users can also report the results of killer rides, and arrange to meet up with area cyclists for group rides, races, and quick spins around town. I’m psyched to see such an all-powerful social media source promoting cycling and bike commuting. Considering that Facebook caters to a younger crowd, maybe it’s sign that the hipster generation is ever more green than their gas-hogging predecessors.

Photos via flickr by shadowkris

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MarkR said:

Kate, I haven't seen you post on it but here are some similar links that help promote the cycling lifestyle. http://www.bikely.com/Bikely is a place to put your Bike routes. it is for all types of routes and integrates google maps for the picture. http://www.mycyclinglog.com/ here is another one that will track as much as you want to track about your ride even your calculated C02 usage if you used a car. you can even link your bikely routes to the information. You should have some handy bike links on the carectomy home page as well.

April 09, 2008

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