Journal Tagged "Community"

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A Thousand Words, Volume 4

Because of you, we're able to bring diverse voices, backgrounds, and perspectives together and make the world and the outdoor industry a better place for it.

Community Style

Unlock Los Angeles with Christine

On the Eastside of Los Angeles in the neighborhood of Cypress Park, Christine Mai Nguyen is spending less time in her car and more time immersing herself in her community by bike.

Community

A Thousand Words, Volume 3

Thousand started back in 2015 with a goal to help save 1000 lives by making safety seamless with a helmet people actually want to wear.

Community

Thousand for All: Celebrating Open Streets

From riding his bike along the river paths by his childhood home to organizing the largest open streets event in the United States, Romel Pascual’s love for cycling and for cities has been lifelong.

Community Sustainability

A Thousand Words, Volume 2

From the very beginning, sustainability has been part of Thousand's DNA.

Community

A Thousand Words, Volume 1

Welcome to the first edition of A Thousand Words! Every month, we'll give insider info about Thousand and share links to things that we think you'd love – with some other surprises along the way.

Community

THOUSAND GIVES 2022

Since 2018, we've been empowering our team to live out their values through our Thousand Gives program.

Community

GIVING TUESDAY 2021

This Giving Tuesday, your purchase will directly help a child in need.

Community Style

THOUSAND FOR ALL: SKATING IN STYLE

Bikes and boards move over... roller skates are back in style!

Community

THOUSAND FOR ALL: ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE

In our last feature, Tamika Butler asked us to shift our thinking about urban planning ...

Community Style

THOUSAND, IRL

We've spent years thoughtfully designing our products with real riders in mind. We believe your gear should match your personal style...

Community

THOUSAND FOR ALL: BUILDING EQUITABLE SPACES

The next time you go out for a ride, take a look around you and think about the way your city's infrastructure was made...

Community Gear Safety

THE BEST HELMETS FOR ROLLER SKATING

Micromobility is, without a doubt, having a moment. Bicycles, scooters, electric skateboards, e-bikes, and e-scooters...

Community Design Style

THOUSAND JR. HELMET SHOWCASE

Our new Thousand Jr. collection is a blank canvas to let your child create a helmet they’re proud to wear – one that lets them show off...

Community

A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER ON ANTI-ASIAN RACISM

Anti-racism work is ongoing and inclusive of all. Our founder Gloria, an Asian-American woman, wrote...

Community

THOUSAND GIVES 2021

2020 was a memorable year, not only because of everything that happened, but also because of the lessons we learned...

Community Gear Safety

THE SEVEN BEST BIKE ACCESSORIES FOR NEW CYCLISTS

So you just scored a newbike? Welcome! We can’t wait for you to feel the breeze against your face...

Community

FULFILLING YOUR WISHES

2020’s been a year for the books. But we’re ending this year on a high note... by literally making your wishes come true...

Community Safety

A QUICK GUIDE TO BICYCLE HELMET LAWS IN CALIFORNIA

It’s our mission to help all bicyclists — new and experienced alike — ride their bicycles more safely...

Community Safety

A CLOSER LOOK AT BICYCLE HELMET LAWS IN NEW YORK CITY

New York City is home to an estimated 8.4 million people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2018...

Community

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Earlier this year, we announced Thousand's Commitments and progress toward increasing our company's diversity...

Community

THE FIVE BEST BIKE RIDES IN SEATTLE

Seattle remains one of the most bike-friendly cities in the U.S. All year round, residents and visitors alike commute and explore...

Community

THE BEST BIKE RIDES IN BOSTON

Boston and Cambridge have earned coveted “bike-friendly city” titles for their infrastructure, number of bicycle commuters...

Community Style

MORE LIKE Y.O.U. WITH KRISTEN BARNHART

Get to know Kristen Barnhart, one of our favorite artists, illustrators, and helmet wearers...

Community

THE BEST BIKE RIDES IN CHICAGO

The windy city has really improved its bike lane infrastructure over the last decade, making it a much more bike-friendly place...

Community

THOUSAND FOR ALL: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN CYCLING

Lynn Kennedy's passion for cycling began when she gave up her car and started commuting by bike...

Community

THOUSAND FOR ALL: GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

We're all driven by different passions. That personal drive is what keeps us moving forward...

Community

SPONTANEOUS SUMMER: HALF DOZEN DONUT RIDE

Let's face it – it's kind of a weird summer...

Community

SUMMER CYCLING 101 WITH PUBLIC BIKES

Even if it's been years since you've last taken a ride, there's something about summer...

Community

THOUSAND FOR ALL: QUEER VOICES

At Thousand, we believe that businesses, communities, and teams are made better...

Community

SUMMER IS CALLING

Stumped on how to spend your summer days? We've got you covered with our Summer is Calling hotline...

Community

THE BEST BIKE RIDES IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, famous for Karl the Fog, cable cars and tech startups (among other things)...

Community Safety

GET TO KNOW THE BIKE HELMET LAWS BY STATE

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injuries in forceful impacts...

Community

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: PDQ COURIER

Whether you realize it or not, bike couriers have always an essential part of keeping businesses going...

Community Style

THOUSAND FOR ALL: WOMEN IN THE CYCLING INDUSTRY

This Women’s Month, we’re honoring and supporting women from our community that are breaking down barriers in cycling and beyond, like Ginger Boyd...

Community

THE BEST BIKE RIDES IN LOS ANGELES

With an average temperature of about 65 degrees Fahrenheit all year round, Los Angeles almost always has perfect riding weather...

Community Style

THOUSAND FOR ALL: FEMALE VOICES IN CYCLING

This Women’s Month, we’re honoring and supporting women from our community that are breaking down barriers in cycling and beyond, like Jenn Kriske...

Community Style

THOUSAND FOR ALL: FOSTERING A COMMUNITY OF URBAN RIDERS

As a brand, we believe that communities are made stronger by bringing many voices to the table – and making sure those voices are heard...

Community

THE BEST BIKE RIDES IN NEW YORK CITY

New York City is one of the country’s most bike-friendly cities. This may come as a surprise to some given its typical bumper-to-bumper traffic and city-never-sleeps hustle...

Community

EXPLORE THE MOST BIKE-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE U.S.

Whether you commute to work by bike or just want to enjoy a leisurely cruise around town, we can all agree some cities are built for better biking experiences....

Community

AN EPIC RIDE WITH LAUREN HANANO

When Lauren replaced her car with a bike and a Thousand helmet last year, she didn't realize she had made a choice that would set her out on a multi-state adventure...

Community Gear

WINTER CYCLING TIPS WITH PERENNIAL CYCLES

Don't let winter weather stop you from riding. Here are the top tips for winter riding...

Community

THE HOLIDAY WISH FULFILLMENT CENTER IS CLOSED

We decided to do something a little different this holiday season...

Community Style

EXPRESSING YOUR P.O.V. WITH JENNET LIAW

Meet Jennet Liaw, one of our favorite designers around...

As a female-founded company, we believe it's important to celebrate and support other women-led brands – especially ones that share our values of sustainability and empowerment...

Community Style

THOUSAND FOR ALL: EMPOWERMENT AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MISSION

As a female-founded company, we believe it's important to celebrate and support other women-led brands – especially ones that share our values of sustainability and empowerment...

Community

CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE WITH HEALTHY ACTIVE STREETS

If you've ever paid us a visit at Ciclavia in LA, you've probably also met our friends Healthy Active Streets...

Community Style

THOUSAND FOR ALL: PRESERVING OUR NATIONAL PARKS

For us, summer is the season of adventure – whether we're exploring the hidden side streets of the city or escaping to our national parks...

Community

TOURIST IN YOUR CITY: LOS ANGELES WITH TEAM THOUSAND

This summer, we're all about getting on two wheels, being tourists in our own city, and exploring the spaces and places that we've taken for granted...