Pedal Power: As Bike Community Grows, So Does ‘Dot-Bike’ Online

ERICA BRAY

Expect bike racks across the country to be busy during National Bike to Work Week (May 11-15) — not that they aren’t the rest of the year.

Biking to work has jumped more than 60 percent over the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and with more than half of the U.S. population living within five miles of their workplace, bicycling is a feasible and eco-friendly way to get to work.

But the streets aren’t the only place you’re seeing more bikes. It’s gaining new popularity in a different space: online.

A growing community of ‘dot-bike’ (.bike) websites have emerged since the domain option was released in January of 2014. More than 12,000 domains have since been registered. Owners range from bike shops to bike clubs to bike enthusiasts.

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