by Adam Boesel | Jul 13, 2015 | Microgym
How the little guy worked with the big boys to innovate, delight, and inspire thousands! Update 7/27/2015: Over 10,000 people in 10 days had a blast generating electricity on the UpCycle Ecocharger at The 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. Chevrolet’s...
by Adam Boesel | Jul 13, 2015 | UpCycle Eco-Charger
The UpCycle Ecocharger DIY kit has been used all over the world to harness human power! This is the story of how it went from a crude prototype… To the best pedal generator kit in the world, helping Chevrolet power the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games! Necessity is the...
by Adam Boesel | May 19, 2015 | Microgym, Start a Green Gym
If you’re reading this, you are a pioneer. You want to make the world a better place for future generations. You know there are no magic bullets that will instantly change everything for the better. You understand that every little bit of progress is good, and you...
by Adam Boesel | May 19, 2015 | Schools
Ask Your Principal Who knows, there might be dollars set aside or available for this. Since it integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Special Ed (Movement Breaks), Physical Education, and Green/Sustainability, there are a lot of...
by Adam Boesel | Mar 23, 2015 | Microgym, Schools
The UpCycle Eco-Charger is a great tool for getting people excited about renewable energy and conservation. The following are the best ways to show off your Bicycle Generator so people walk away saying to themselves “That’s really cool what (Your...
by Adam Boesel | Mar 16, 2015 | Microgym
In late 2014, I was interviewed by David Allen from D.A. Productions about the History and Future of Eco-Fitness for a video that will be used for learning English as a second language. David did a really good job of helping me explain how The Green Microgym began,...
by Adam Boesel | Feb 10, 2015 | Schools
Post by Portland Public Schools. “Powerthon was today! I was actually going to send you a picture tomorrow. .. it was insanely busy! The kids biked all day. .. it was fantastic!!! Thanks!!!” – Tara “Hi Adam! That was amazingly...
by Adam Boesel | Sep 27, 2014 | Microgym
Now that I’ve sold the two gyms I was running, I have more time! What am I going to do with it? I wish I was one of those awesome people who is so focused they just keep on truckin’ knowing exactly what they are destined to do. But in the immortal words...
by Adam Boesel | Sep 8, 2014 | Microgym, Start a Green Gym
I’m sitting at my regular table at the Hopworks Bike Bar on North Williams street (my office), and it’s starting to hit me. I just sold the gyms! I’m letting a huge part of my life for the past 6 years go. In April of 2008, my wife, Danielle and I...
by Adam Boesel | Oct 22, 2013 | Microgym
The UpCycle Eco-Charger (and some of our older equipment) can make a difference in a lot of places. Check out some of the people and places we’ve worked with so far: Amateur Competitive Cyclists “I am an active duty military member who has received...
by Adam Boesel | Oct 20, 2013 | Microgym
When I say the UpCycle Eco-Charger is the only bicycle generator that pays for itself, I am completely aware it sounds like an exaggeration. I also know it’s true. The UpCycle Eco-Charger is by far the most powerful and efficient bicycle generator ever made....
by Adam Boesel | Sep 16, 2013 | Microgym
Thanks to everyone who has purchased an UpCycle Eco-Charger so far! We are now in 6 states and 3 countries! View UpCycle Eco-Charger Locations in a full screen map
by Adam Boesel | Sep 5, 2013 | UpCycle Eco-Charger
Martha describes her experience with the UpCycle Eco-Charger, a bicycle generator from The Green Microgym. She talks about setting it up, how it feels to use, and how much power she can generate. Thanks Martha!
by Adam Boesel | Sep 5, 2013 | UpCycle Eco-Charger
I’ve been waiting a long time for something that is better than the Kill A Watt for tracking energy generation with our grid tied electricity generating exercise equipment, and here it finally is! (Click on the picture to buy it on Amazon and help me get a tiny...
by Adam Boesel | Sep 3, 2013 | Microgym, Start a Green Gym
UPDATE: Here’s the excerpt from the book with our story Wow! What a cool honor! I just wanted to thank you for supporting The Green Microgym. Whether you have ever purchased anything from us or not, you have helped keep us going all these years. It...
by Adam Boesel | Jul 8, 2013 | Microgym
UPDATE: Here’s a video that shows our off-grid system in action WITHOUT the $170 ultracapacitor. I think the ultracapacitor would make it a bit easier and smoother, but isn’t completely necessary. You would think that charging up batteries with the...
