When you're a kid every bicycle has a basket. These woven wicker carriers were perfect for holding dolls and books and anything else you wanted to take to a friend's house. But when you grow up the baskets seem to disappear, almost as if bike makers think we've lost the need to transport anything on our travels. I miss those wicker baskets, almost as much as I miss my youthful stamina. Av…

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I'm one of those people who loathe exercise, but looking at this cute pink cruiser from 2 Wheel Bikes almost makes me forget all that. There's something so romantic about saddling up on a retro-styled bike like this and riding along beach boardwalks and jetties. At least in my head, it all seems so effortless and easy, hardly like exercise at all! Of course in reality I'm likely to be pu…

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Garmin is a leader in providing in car GPS technology, but can the brand help you out when you're biking around the beach? With the Garmin Edge 605 Bicycle Monitor, the label attempts to do just that. I say attempts, because this piece of technology has been on the receiving end of some pretty scathing reviews. The problem here is high expectations, which Garmin fosters with its glowi…

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There are few things more relaxing than biking on the coast, but unless you're lucky enough to live near the beach getting your cruiser to the shore can be a hassle. Hollywood Racks takes the stress out of beach biking with its handy Gordo car rack. This clever rack easily attaches to most vehicles, so you can simply drive your bike to your favorite beach trail. It's disappointing that…

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The team from Treasures Lifestyle & Travel Show takes us to Los Angeles with this information and entertaining travel DVD. More than just a travel guide, this DVD leaves the bright lights of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip behind for the city's famous beach bike path, The Strand. This trail stretches from Temescal Canyon to Torrance Beach, some 22 miles away. The video provides…

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The image of biking along sandy dunes in the sunset is so appealing, that's why this nostalgia-inducing bike caught my attention. It's built especially for a woman's frame at 26 inches and has those neat cruiser-style handlebars that are reminiscent of the bike's kids rode around in the 50s. It's particularly comfortable because of the width of the seat and the fact that it's cus…

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Apparently the days of carrying your boom-box to the beach are over. iHome, the master of iPod transport,  has come up with the iH85, or iHome2Go Cycler Bike-to-Beach Speaker. It's shaped like a water bottle so it can fit on to the carrier that most bike frames come with. The water-proof container is pressure sealed and impact resistant so you can slip your iPod safely inside, ride a…

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