Once upon a time in America, Schwinn and bicycles were synonymous, and Chicago was the center of the two-wheeled, pedal-powered universe.

It’s a story of 100 years of Americana, and really a rich story of 100 years of cycling as well,” said Daniel Clarke, the filmmaker responsible for the documentary.

Back in 2023, iconic frame builder Waterford Bicycle Factory shut its doors. Waterford has a rich history as a premier USA frame building company. Based in Waterford, Wisconsin, this small company ...

A few years ago, I met up with a former work colleague whom I hadn't seen in almost 30 years. He had become a cycling enthusiast and lost 100 pounds! In fact, even though he lives in St. Charles, he ...

Hunters missing in southern Colorado found dead: Family Emu runs after canine pals during a playful game of chase Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed. Here’s where it could go next. A Scientist Says ...

Q: What happened to Pee-wee Herman’s bike? It’s at the Alamo… In the basement! Actually, the radically customized midcentury cruiser from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure on display underground at New York’s ...

With temperatures heating up and summer break on the horizon, it’s that time of year again for a beloved Dakota County tradition: Rick’s Bike Sale. Each spring for the last 16 years, Rick Anderson, ...

One of Pee-wee Herman’s bikes from Tim Burton’s 1985 film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure could soon be yours. Coming from the estate of Jay Ward, one of the 14 iconic red bikes used during the filming of the ...

Mike Miller, owner of Pengin Cycle Werks, refurbishes bicycles, including a vintage Schwinn and a 1970s-era Schwinn Renegade. The author also pays tribute to Jean Jennings, a renowned automotive ...

Back in the early 1960s, veteran US bike maker Schwinn tapped into the spirit of chopper-style motorcycles for a kids bike called the Sting-Ray. More than a decade later, the company blew up another ...

“Just be home by sundown.” For GP readers of a certain age, those words ring true. Spoken by the polar opposite of helicopter parents, they permitted many a suburban tween to head off with friends for ...