Tuesday we talked about Biking around the World, first accomplished by Thomas Stevens (on a High Wheeler!) , and today we talk about Biking, Around the World. Guess which country bikes the most.
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Bike Month: a Quick Spin Through Bike History
Moss loves bikes and biking in all their forms. To celebrate Bike Month (May), we make a rolling stop tour through the history of the bicycle.
2015 Chicago Farmers Market: Maps By Day
Summer is around the corner and the Chicago Farmers Market season is HERE. Find the fresh veggies nearest you … or in your favorite distant corner of the city.
Winter Biking And The Gear You Need To Get Through
As long as there isn’t a frozen snow/ice bank in the bike lane, winter road riding is exhilarating. Here’s how team moss braves the cold for winter biking!
How We Operate: Thanksgiving and Great Food at Moss:::
Thanksgiving, that foodiest of all holidays, is a personal favorite of everyone at moss. In the spirit of the holiday we wanted to give thanks for our favorite food traditions.
Your Pumpkin Pie is a fake, but Thanksgiving will be OK
Have you heard the old joke: “When is a pumpkin not a pumpkin? When it’s a pie.” It’s true! Most pumpkin pie, or more accurately, the canned pumpkin used by most Americans, contains squash not pumpkin.
Don't Forget To Vote TODAY: Polls Are Open Until 7PM
Why do a bunch of designers care about casting ballots? How we vote is crucial to the built environment and the people who create and live in it. Our national, state and local representatives make countless decisions that affect the potential for sustainability and for good, equitable design. For example, on today’s ballot, we choose […]
Cycling Sonoma and Designing Sustainable Wineries
With news that Sonoma County intends to become the first 100% sustainable wine region in the world, it seems only fitting that we explore it by bike. moss visited the region to explore some of the current sustainable practices and taste some of the wine, of course. This sparked some thoughts about how design and layout […]
The Humble Bike Rack: Good, Bad and Ugly found in Chicago’s North Side Neighborhoods
Warning: some sign posts are designed to be easily removed and so are NOT SECURE places to lock your bike. Always check the base. The Humble Bike Rack: this under-appreciated piece of urban street furniture popped onto our radar again when Rogers Park announced its contest finalist for a new neighborhood bike rack design. The winners are all […]
How Green Is Our City: Chicago’s Urban Green Space
With 8.5% of urban acreage devoted to parks, Chicago has a wide range of green space options. Which is YOUR favorite?
Work Life Balance: Bike to Work Challenge Reprise (spoiler alert: We Still Roll)
Moss rocked the Bike Commuter Challenge last year in 2013 we’re proud to say that, this year, we still know how to roll! In case you hadn’t noticed … moss is an office that likes to bike. We’ve enjoyed demonstrating a commitment to our bicycles this past week during the Bike Commuter Challenge. With six […]
Biking in Chicago: What you need to know to be safe!
With the Bike Commuter Challenge beginning TOMORROW, moss is ready and raring to go. The moss team ranges in dedication to the cycling gods. We’ve got Chris, who bikes a 36 mile round trip to work most nice days, and Matt, who regularly sets out in the rain for client meetings or errand runs on […]