Bicycles | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/bicycles/RSS feed for BicyclesenTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000These Ten Remarkable Objects From the Smithsonian Collections Make the Case for America’s Status as the Innovation Nationhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-ten-remarkable-objects-from-the-smithsonian-collections-make-the-case-for-americas-status-as-the-innovation-nation-180988874/An encouragement for invention was written right into the Constitution, and whatever the task at hand, someone is always up for the challengeTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-ten-remarkable-objects-from-the-smithsonian-collections-make-the-case-for-americas-status-as-the-innovation-nation-180988874/The First LSD Trip Was a Literal Bicycle Ride 83 Years Ago. Fans of the Psychedelic Celebrate the Occasion Every April 19https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-first-lsd-trip-was-a-literal-bicycle-ride-83-years-ago-fans-of-the-psychedelic-celebrate-the-occasion-every-april-19-180988564/In 1943, a chemist in Switzerland synthesized a drug that alters consciousness. His discovery changed the study of medicine, psychiatry and biology—and became a central component of the counterculture movementFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:56:08 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-first-lsd-trip-was-a-literal-bicycle-ride-83-years-ago-fans-of-the-psychedelic-celebrate-the-occasion-every-april-19-180988564/How Sweden's Vätternrundan Became One of the Biggest Recreational Bike Rides on the Planethttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-swedens-vatternrundan-became-the-biggest-recreational-bike-ride-on-the-planet-180986794/For 60 years, cyclists have descended on the city of Motala in June to ride 196 miles around Lake Vättern and promote healthy livingFri, 13 Jun 2025 18:52:26 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-swedens-vatternrundan-became-the-biggest-recreational-bike-ride-on-the-planet-180986794/Making Ride Hailing, Bike Shares and Other Transportation Options Accessible to Allhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/making-ride-hailing-bike-shares-and-other-transportation-options-accessible-to-all-180986468/Shared mobility is good for the environment, but not equal opportunity. What can be done to make travel easier for everyone?Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/making-ride-hailing-bike-shares-and-other-transportation-options-accessible-to-all-180986468/Bionic 'Pilots' Compete for the Gold at the Cybathlonhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/bionic-pilots-compete-for-the-gold-at-the-cybathlon-180985314/In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday lifeWed, 23 Oct 2024 14:02:33 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/bionic-pilots-compete-for-the-gold-at-the-cybathlon-180985314/Copenhagen Is Rewarding Tourists for Good Behaviorhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/copenhagen-is-rewarding-tourists-for-good-behavior-180984702/A new initiative incentives activities like riding a bike, taking public transit and cleaning up litterWed, 17 Jul 2024 19:35:19 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/copenhagen-is-rewarding-tourists-for-good-behavior-180984702/Railbiking Is Catching On Across the Nation—Here's Where to Try It Yourselfhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/railbiking-is-catching-on-across-the-nationheres-where-to-try-it-yourself-180984554/Sit back, relax and pedal your way along historic railroad tracksMon, 17 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/railbiking-is-catching-on-across-the-nationheres-where-to-try-it-yourself-180984554/The Eight Coolest Inventions From the 2024 Consumer Electronics Showhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-eight-coolest-inventions-from-the-2024-consumer-electronics-show-180983577/A solar-powered electric vehicle, an at-home “multiscope,” an office bike that charges your devices and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade showFri, 12 Jan 2024 13:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-eight-coolest-inventions-from-the-2024-consumer-electronics-show-180983577/A Century Ago, Glenn Curtiss Was the 'Fastest Man on Earth'https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/century-ago-glenn-curtiss-fastest-man-earth-motorcycle-speed-record-180982727/Before he changed aviation forever, the daredevil achieved an unparalleled speed record on landTue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/century-ago-glenn-curtiss-fastest-man-earth-motorcycle-speed-record-180982727/New Glamping Resort Opens Near Zion National Parkhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/glamping-resort-zion-national-park-180982109/AutoCamp Zion features a pool, an eatery, a clubhouse and air-conditioned lodgingsThu, 04 May 2023 20:08:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/glamping-resort-zion-national-park-180982109/