Issue 1

Features

From the saddle of my bike | The rewards of resisting the temptation to drive and instead experiencing the world from a saddle on the way to work. By Christian Seeley.

Commuting kits: Essentials and Extras | What should you bring with you to be South-level prepared on your bike commute? Here's what we think are the essentials, plus some helpful extras in the way of tools and spare parts. By the Bicycle Times Staff.

The rain woke me up | A story about trying to connect with a familiar place made remote by time. By Mike Garrigan.

Advocacy

An interview with Jonathan Maus, the self-taught journalist behind BikePortland.org, an influential news and information web site for Portland-area cyclists (and the rest of the country). By Jeff Lockwood.

Reviews

Tom Bihn Super Ego messenger bag and Brain Cell laptop sleeve

Breezer Villiager

Built in Pittsburgh Wool Cycling Dress

My Alibi bloomers

Pearl Izumi Amfib lobster gloves and Shine shoe covers.

Voodoo Cycles Agwe

Exposure Joystick Maxx Light

Niteflux Phototon 8 Enduro light

Endura Tundra gloves

Rain wear group test:

• Canari Barrier Jacket II and Barrier pants
• Endura Luminite Jacket and Techpants Overtrousers
• Gore Bike Wear Alp-X jacket and pants
• Novara Stratos jacket and pants
• Race Face Aquanot jacket and pants

Get a copy

Unfortunately, print copies of Issue 1 are SOLD OUT, but you can purchase and download a digital copy here.