Science & Technology

Propel Bikes: Always moving forward

After suffering a back injury while serving overseas in the U.S. Army Reserves, Chris Nolte turned to electric bikes as a way to return to his active lifestyle. Soon he was inspired to start his own electric bike company, with the hopes of transforming transportation and promoting sustainability. In 2011, he opened the business that would eventually become Propel Bikes in Brooklyn, New York, and in the years since, Chris has used digital tools from Google to find customers and grow his business. All that hard work is paying off–Chris recently opened a second location in Long Beach, California. #GrowWithGoogle... Read More

Strider Bikes: Inspiring riders worldwide

As a bike enthusiast, Ryan McFarland couldn’t wait to share his love for riding with his two-year-old son. Instead of waiting for his son to grow old enough to use a traditional bike, Ryan invented a pedal-less bike that his toddler could ride immediately. He started Strider Bikes in 2007 and has since sold 2.5 million bikes worldwide, bringing joy to little riders in 78 countries. Today, international sales account for 60% of all Strider Bikes sold annually.... Read More