Warm Planet Bikes

An up-to-date list of all Shared Spaces street closures in SF. Over 1,300 free Shared Spaces permits have been issued throughout SF to help businesses and people go outdoors. Get on your bike or take a walk and explore the city car-free while supporting our local small businesses.

"Cargo bikes are environmentally friendly, affordable and convenient, alleviate urban traffic congestion, improve family transportation, promote gender equality and the list keeps going."

Lots of great reasons to keep riding outside in winter. Perhaps most important: it's still safe to do during the pandemic.

Good news for cyclists and pedestrians traveling around SF!

"Biking has enjoyed a renaissance around the world as urbanites shun public transport for the relative safety of a two-wheeled commute. Now, many advocates like Pardo are working with local governments in the hope of turning these pandemic-response measures into lasting changes ones that are more plausible now than ever after lockdowns provided an unprecedented opportunity to fast-track infrastructure trials. The results of these urban planning experiments could not only radically alter the way we commute across global cities, but also make them more resilient to future shocks."

"Although the pandemic highlighted some cities' ability to innovate, it also forced the US' longstanding lack of good biking infrastructure into the spotlight."

Designed in partnership with Urban Arrow, this is the world's first Ebike ambulance: "Because bikes can skirt around traffic jams and park just about anywhere they're often faster than cars on congested city streets. That's why bicycle couriers exist, and it's also why the Emergency Bikes ebike ambulance was created."

A reminder that we service all bikes, whether you bought them from us or not. Here's hoping you get out for some fresh air and biking over the holiday season.

A nice little review of the Urban Arrow: "Industry-leading components include a choice of Bosch Performance or Cargo line mid-mounted motors with a 500wh battery, Enviolo CVT stepless shifting technology, powerful disc brakes, and a catalog of accessories to customize the bike to individual needs. This game-changing family cargo ebike allows the rider to escape the trappings of traffic and the stresses of a busy schedule to embrace the joy of riding as a family, with room to sparefor groceries, luggage, and all of life’s essentials."

The case for more utility and cargo bikes!

"Speaking of balance, this bike is awesome for towing kids! I’ve been using the bike with the clubhouse rails, which has been really fun and exciting for the kids, and leaves me not worrying. Depending on your needs, these can accessories can add a ton of value to your quality of life on the bike." If you're considering getting that family cargo bike to take advantage of the Slow Streets and less cars on the road, do it! The air is cleaner and if there's one silver lining to this pandemic, it's bike riding! Book a safe appointment with us today. We're located on Market Street in San Francisco which is permanently closed to car traffic. Perfect for test rides. http://warmplanetbikes.com/bikes/tern/tern-gsd/

Cycling to school or know someone who is? Here are some tips to help with a safe commute!

"Hopping on your bikeeven if you have a limited amount of time in your schedulecan result in some pretty solid benefits for your brain."

Attention Southbay cyclists! "The Better Bike Plan 2025 would allow for 253 miles of existing bike lanes to become protected bike lanes and would create 104 miles of new protected lanes. An additional 102 miles would become bike boulevards... To watch the council’s discussion of the bike plan, visit the San Jose YouTube page. The City Council meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6."

Because covid has impacted if/when/where people work and go about their business, this year's Bike to Work day is repurposed to Bike to Wherever Day ! Take advantage of less cars and more Slow Streets around the bay area, and bike to.. wherever.

"The thing about a bike is that unlike a car, you can roll it right up to wherever you happen to be hanging out, instead of parking it on the street and walking. And of course, a cargo bike can carry much more than passengers, and the electric assist makes it feasible to take on the extra weight. So in addition to being a mode of transport, a cargo bike is also an excellent cart for transporting all the creature comforts that make a long stretch of outdoor socializing comfortable." http://warmplanetbikes.com/bikes/tern/tern-gsd/

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"One silver lining of the global pandemic and the wide range of lockdowns happening around the world is an increase in bicycle usage. Many workers and students have been pushed to working or schooling from home, creating new demand for outdoor extracurricular activities. Bicycles are well suited to the task, providing a source of physical fitness, socially distance engagement with the outside world, and mobility."

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"It’s not clear exactly how cycling makes you a more efficient walker, but the researchers believe the answer may lie in your mitochondriathe energy producers in your cells. People who exercise vigorously have healthier mitochondria in their muscles, so therefore can generate energy more easily."