Folding bikes let you take your ride anywhere

My husband's been biking to work for about three years now, and he loves it so much that we even sold his car. He has an extraordinary knack for just missing rainstorms, and last winter -- despite my offers for him to take our remaining car on those cold and icy January days -- he pulled on cold weather gear and biked through the snow. He says riding his bike makes him feel good, gives him energy, and is a great way to get some fresh air during the busy work week.

But what if you want to pedal to work and don't have any place to safely park your bike? A new generation of folding bicycles has made commuting or traveling with your bicycle so much easier. They can be checked as luggage on planes, and many of them fold in seconds, making it simple to stow your bike in your office until you're ready to head home again. Check out this review of four popular folding bikes. They aren't cheap, but if gasoline prices keep rising, they may pay for themselves in no time.