I enjoy taking time to reflect on my experiences, especially these last few years that I worked as a bike messenger. Not only have I improved as an NYC bike messenger, but I have also grown as a person. Quitting my IT job has been the best decision I have ever made. Before becoming a […]

After a long ride, especially after a very challenging day, I like to go for some cold ones to help me relax and recover. Working as a bike messenger, I ride over 100 miles a week, and some days are more challenging than others, depending on the weather. Sometimes dealing with all types of people […]

Having the best puncture-resistant bicycle tires makes life easier if you ride on a daily basis, and can save a lot of time. Especially during winter months; it’s tough fixing flats out in the cold especially if it’s raining or snowing. There is a tire that will last you a long time, and you will […]

Cycling is a great cardio workout but it’s also good for toning up. There is some resistance when handling a bike since the roads aren’t always smooth especially on busy streets you have to navigate properly and make sure to hold the handle bars firmly so you won’t lose control of your bike if you […]

Having great quality tires is a must-have if you cycle on a daily basis, especially if you’re a bike courier and ride in all weather conditions. You want to make sure that your tires not only last, you also want to make sure they are puncture-resistant with great grip and traction, so you’ll need a […]

How you feel in the morning will determine your day, and we all love great days. In this article I will go over the importance of a morning routine and recommend quality coffee for cyclists and the great benefits of drinking this morning beverage. Morning routines that you should consider incorporating into your lifestyle should […]

Bike Messenger Chronicles If you live in a large city, you’ve probably encountered people riding their bikes around delivering food, packages, large boxes strapped to their bags, envelopes, gifts, and sometimes unusual items that bike messengers don’t normally carry such as 20lbs of lamb meat, boxes of shrimp and babies. Joking! No babies don’t worry. […]

I find cycling all day very fun and it’s definitely a great stress reliever. When I am on my bike my mind is clear from any obstacles in my life. I only concentrate on what’s in front of me and around me because I don’t want to get crushed by a car, or run over […]

Just like with any other profession, whatever it is you do in life you want to make sure you look suitable and reliable for the work you do. In my IT days dressing up consisted of dress shoes, slacks, polo or button-down shirt, and sometimes a tie. I didn’t like it and I am glad […]

Quite a few people have asked me what is life like as a bike messenger, especially when it’s a nice spring or summer day. They think of us as being free-riding our bikes around and yes that is a part of the job, but I always tell them it depends on a person’s character. Not […]