Building a bulletproof bikeshare, commuting secrets, Oregon bike tax, four high-quality front lights on a budget and more.

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A weekly update from bicycletimesmag.com View this email in your browser TRANSPORTATION. SPORT. ADVENTURE. Facebook Twitter Instagram FEATURE Building a bulletproof bikeshare Bikeshare bikes aren't sexy, but there's more to their design than meets the eye. They must be easy to ride while also being durable enough to withstand incredible abuse and exposure to the elements. We dive into what it takes to build a bikeshare that checks all the boxes by using Portland's Biketown program as an example. Read more here.  GEAR Four front lights that won't break the bank There's nothing worse than a flimsy, dim light with a short battery life, but a lot of high-quality lights aren't so friendly on the wallet. Read on to learn more about these four great lights that are also a great value.  TRANSPORTATION Secrets of an Oakland super commuter  Morgan Fletcher rides his bike (and takes the ferry) from Oakland to San Francisco for his computer-heavy job as the manager of a software company. His daily time on the bicycle is a phone-free, laptop-free zone that gives him a chance to let off steam and get exercise. Read more to learn about what he loves – and sometimes hates – about commuting by bicycle. NEWS Oregon to become first state to tax bicycles Ironically, a state that prides itself on being bicycle-friendly has passed a bill to impose a tax on any new bikes purchased that have wheels 26 inches or more in diameter and are valued at over $200. This proposed levy has bicycle enthusiasts and advocates up in arms. Read more here.  EVENTS Join us for Bicycle Times Adventure Fest! Bicycle Times Adventure Fest is coming to Stokesville Campground, Virginia, October 13-15, 2017. Enjoy mapped mountain bike routes; supported road, gravel and mixed-surface rides; an expo; clinics and classes; camping; family and kid-friendly activities; live entertainment and more, all in the beautiful George Washington National Forest. Register now!  Tell your friends: Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 Rotating Mass Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. Click here to update your preferences. Click here to unsubscribe. Our mailing address is: Rotating Mass Media 3483 Saxonburg Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Add us to your address book