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    Google News: Tour de France

  • Contador to Sign With Astana, but With Conditions - New York Times

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    Globe and MailContador to Sign With Astana, but With ConditionsNew York TimesIn 2008, because of doping convictions, Astana was barred from the Tour de France and Contador was unable to defend his 2007 victory. Contador sticks with Astana in 2010CNN InternationalKazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling teamThe Associated PressTour de France champion agrees to finish Astana contract through 2010The Canadian PressBicycling -Reuters -Times LIVEall 180 news articles »

  • Cyclist Evans expects big things from Armstrong - The Associated Press

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    Globe and MailCyclist Evans expects big things from ArmstrongThe Associated PressMELBOURNE, Australia — Road race world champion Cadel Evans is predicting bigger things for seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in 2010 than he Cadel Evans' world cycling title has fuelled his Tour de France hungerHerald SunMilton teachers – the Yellow Jersey is meant for the TourJanesville GazetteArmstrong tipped to improve in 2010The AgeVeloNation -ABC Online -Herald.ieall 160 news articles »

  • Joaquim Rodriguez hopes for Tour ride with move to Katusha - VeloNews

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    Joaquim Rodriguez hopes for Tour ride with move to KatushaVeloNewsBy VeloNews.com Joaquim Rodríguez might never get a ticket to the Tour de France riding for a Spanish team. Now the all-rounder is hoping to finally get to and more »

  • Yates to join Team Sky as coach - BBC Sport

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    guardian.co.ukYates to join Team Sky as coachBBC SportThe 49-year-old Englishman, who briefly wore the yellow jersey during the 1994 Tour de France, has been a sports director at Astana since 2008. Sean Yates joins Team Sky as sports directorguardian.co.ukYates joins Team Sky as sports directorYahoo! EurosportYATES JOINS TEAM SKYSportinglife.comroad.cc -VeloNation -Cycling Weeklyall 14 news articles »

  • Sorensen dreams of Schleck in yellow at Tour de France, says Armstrong will be ... - VeloNation

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    Sorensen dreams of Schleck in yellow at Tour de France, says Armstrong will be VeloNationHe took his first victory in the Tour de France, winning stage twelve, and also took a stage in the Tour of Denmark. Hitting top form again for the Tour is
 
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  • Tour de France Meuse » Camping Spots In Southern Utah

    tourar
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pm
    Posted By tourar on November 20, 2009. There are some amazing camping spots in Southern Utah. If you are ever planning a Southern Utah vacation you could spend your entire vacation camping around at some of these areas, after all it is ...

  • Rogers aims for Tour de France overall | Road Cycling

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    19 Nov 2009 | 8:02 pm
    While the comebacks of Lance Armstrong, Ivan Basso and Floyd Landis have all been well documented, Michael Rogers has had to endure his own fight back, but with an impressive 2009, the Australian is building for a shot at the Tour de ...

  • EverymanTri: News Views and Interviews of Great Endurance: Tour de ...

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    19 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm
    Will he or won't he...stay with Astana? That's been the question that's been bouncing around the cycling world for the last few months. Today we got the answer. Alberto Contador, the 2009 Tour de France Champion, will indeed stay with.

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    19 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
    Tour de France champion agrees to finish Astana contract. Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has agreed to finish the final year of his Astana contract on condition that the team receives its Pro Tour licence. ...

  • How Many Miles Is The Tour De France

    VeeN
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:38 am
    The Tour De France is the world's most prestigious bicycle race. It is mainly held in France, with some parts in other countries like Belgium, Spain, Germany.
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    VeloNews | The Journal of Competitive Cycling

  • Joaquim Rodriguez hopes for Tour ride with move to Katusha

    cpelkey
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am
    Joaquim Rodríguez might never get a ticket to the Tour de France riding for a Spanish team. Now the all-rounder is hoping to finally get to race in France next July after his move from Caisse d’Epargne to Katusha. Rodríguez is firming up his racing schedule with the Russian-backed team and it’s all but sure he’ll finally get a shot at the Tour. “It will be like a dream for me to be at the start line of the Tour,” Rodríguez said. “I will race it like I did the Giro in ...read more

  • Quick Step to ride Merckx bikes for three years

    cpelkey
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:10 am
    In choosing its bikes for the next three years, Quick Step team will be going back to its Belgian roots, signing a new sponsorship deal with Merckx cycles. By inking a deal with Merckx, the team marks an end to its three-year relationship with California-based Specialized. "It’s a matter of pride for us to have by our side such a prestigious brand and a cycling icon like Eddy,” said Patrick Lefevere, managing director of Quick Step. Lefevere, however, had nothing but praised for ...read more

  • Quick Step to ride Merckx bikes for three years

    cpelkey
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:10 am
    In choosing its bikes for the next three years, Quick Step team will be going back to its Belgian roots, signing a new sponsorship deal with Merckx cycles. By inking a deal with Merckx, the team marks an end to its three-year relationship with California-based Specialized. "It’s a matter of pride for us to have by our side such a prestigious brand and a cycling icon like Eddy,” said Patrick Lefevere, managing director of Quick Step. Lefevere, however, had nothing but praised for ...read more

  • Aussies mine more World Cup gold in Melbourne

    cpelkey
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am
    An untried Australian team pursuit combination beat arch-rival Great Britain in the Melbourne World Cup round on Friday. Cameron Meyer, Rohan Dennis, Michael Hepburn and Luke Durbridge clocked 3:59.599 seconds to win the gold medal ride-off. The British, who broke Australia's world record to win the team pursuit at last year's Beijing Olympics, fielded three members of their outstanding team squad ─ Steven Burke, Edward Clancy and Andrew Tennant ─ with Andrew Fenn coming in for ...read more

  • Tech Feature: Clinchers for 'cross - three good choices

    cpelkey
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:09 am
    You might have noticed that the VeloNews crew often preaches the use of tubulars for cyclocross, particularly if you’re serious about the discipline. Tubulars do offer tangible advantages clinchers, largely because of the ability to use less air pressure. That single feature offers many benefits that can play into the results of a race, including, greater resistance to flatting, a more comfortable ride and more traction. Don’t confuse our tubular tire evangelism with wheels. We are not ...read more
 
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  • Venezuela explodes border bridges

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 am
    Colombia says it will complain to the UNSecurity Council in relation to Venezuela - this time for blowing up two small footbridges crossing the border between the countries.

  • Hundreds of blazes burn in record-breaking weather

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am
    Catastrophic weather warnings were sparked in two states today, at the end of a week where record-breaking temperatures were joined by fire-starting lightening strikes.

  • Maoists derail Indian train, kill two

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:43 pm
    Suspected Maoist rebels have derailed a passenger train in eastern India, killing two people and injuring more than 40, a report says.

  • Afghan bombs injure scores

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm
    A day after President Karzai was re-inaugurated, a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle blew himself up in southwestern Afghanistan, killing 12 people and wounding dozens more, while another insurgent attacked a market place.

  • EU President gets Obama's thumbs up

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:48 pm
    The US has welcomed the appointment of the EU's first president, but critics say the relative unknown doesn't deliver the clout that the EU needs in international capitals.
 
 
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    cycling - Google News

  • Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team - The Associated Press

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    Globe and MailKazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling teamThe Associated PressALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays Contador to Sign With Astana, but With ConditionsNew York TimesCycling-Contador reaches preliminary deal to stay at AstanaReutersContador sticks with Astana in 2010CNN InternationalGaea Times -TeleText -Times LIVEall 180 news articles »

  • City cyclists cheer one bill, boo others - Philadelphia Inquirer

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    MyFox PhiladelphiaCity cyclists cheer one bill, boo othersPhiladelphia InquirerKenney's bill would increase the fines to $300 for dangerous behavior by cyclists, specifically riding on the sidewalk (now a $10 fine) or wearing Pedestrian deaths see cyclists targeted on the streets of Philadelphiaroad.ccAustin recognized for bicycle friendlinessKVUECity of Austin gets Bicycle Friendly Business awardAustin 360EcoWorldly (blog) -Austin Business Journalall 43 news articles »

  • Cyclist Rebellin to appeal to CAS in doping case - The Associated Press

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    CBC.caCyclist Rebellin to appeal to CAS in doping caseThe Associated PressROME — Cyclist Davide Rebellin plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being stripped of his Olympic silver medal for doping. Second Edition Cycling News, Thursday, November 19, 2009Cyclingnews.comOlympic sports: Cyclist dopesBoston HeraldItalian cyclist stripped of Beijing medalKansas City StarExaminer.com -road.cc -VeloNewsall 299 news articles »

  • Police: Man charged with assault for shooting cyclist with pellet gun - Austin American-Statesman

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    Police: Man charged with assault for shooting cyclist with pellet gunAustin American-StatesmanThough cyclists say that such an incident is not common, Austin Cycling Association vice president Gilbert Martinez was shot in the back with a pellet gun and more »

  • Boulder's phinney would miss Games in Cycling moves - Denver Post

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    Boulder's phinney would miss Games in Cycling movesDenver PostLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Cycling's governing body confirmed Wednesday it will deliver proposals to the IOC for a track race program at the 2012 London Olympic gold medallist critical of IOC over track changesVeloNationall 39 news articles »
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    USA Cycling News Headlines

  • Driscoll, Bruno-Roy lead Cyclo-cross standings after 30 events

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm
    Two events on the 2009/2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Racing Calendar were held last weekend: Rounds one and two of the USGP of Cyclo-cross Mercer Cup, Nov. 14 and 15 in West Windsor, N.J. With 30 of the 42 events in the series now complete, James Driscoll and Maureen Bruno-Roy are leading the men's and women's standings with 364 and 225 points respectively.

  • DEVELOPMENT WRAP: U.S. ready for round two of Track World Cup

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:09 am
    American riders continued a busy track season last week. Six riders made their way to the Home Depot Center Velodrome in Carson, Calif. to prepare for round two of the UCI Track World Cup, and USA Cycling National Development Team graduate Guy East rode in Great Britain's Revolution on November 14, finishing sixth overall with his Vitesse squad.

  • 2009 Club of the Year applications due Dec. 4

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    It's that time of the year again - time for USA Cycling clubs to apply for the annual andquot;Club of the Yearandquot; awards. USA Cycling will award three andquot;Overall Club of the Yearandquot; designations and seven special awards on December 18, 2009. USA Cycling's andquot;Club of the Yearandquot; awards are designed to recognize USA Cycling clubs that have made exceptional efforts to develop programs and promote all aspects of competitive cycling. Applications must be postmarked by December 4.

  • Cyclo-cross Nationals are one month away - Register online now

    13 Nov 2009 | 10:28 am
    The USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships are only a month away. If you haven't done so already, there is still time to register online. Online registration will be available at Sports Base Online until 11:59 EDT on December 4, but please note that effective November 19, registrants will incur an additional late online registration fee. Racers are encouraged to avoid that increase by registering online now.

  • Four free educational seminars offered at Cyclo-cross Nationals

    13 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    USA Cycling will offer four free educational seminars in conjunction with the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships in Bend, Ore., December 10-13. The sessions are open to anyone, and USA Cycling certified coaches will earn 0.1 CEU for each one they attend.
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  • Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team (AP)

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 am
    Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays alive and Tour de France champion Alberto Contador remains in its ranks. Astana's current racing license is due to expire at the end of next year, but recurring delays in paying salaries to riders have prompted the International Cycling Union to demand...

  • Meares, Meyer win gold to open World Cup meet (AP)

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pm
    Australia's Anna Meares won the women's sprint to open the Melbourne round of the cycling World Cup series on Thursday, beating China's Guo Shuang by 2-0 in the best-of-three gold medal ride off. Meares was a silver medalist in the sprint at the Beijing Olympics, where she beat Guo in the semifinals.

  • Contador reaches preliminary deal to stay with Astana (Reuters)

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm
    * Tour de France champion strikes agreement

  • Contador agrees to finish contract with Astana (AP)

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has agreed to see out the final year of his Astana contract on condition that the team receives its Pro Tour license. Contador said in a statement on Thursday that the initial agreement to remain with the Kahzak-based team and see out his contract through 2010 also depends on the team maintaining its strict internal doping controls.

  • Contador reaches preliminary deal to stay at Astana (Reuters)

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:27 am
    Spain's Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has reached a preliminary agreement with his Astana team to fulfil his contract until the end of 2010.
 
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  • All of your cycling news – November 20, 2009

    Al Fresco
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:51 am
    In today's cycling news, off season transfer news from Radio Shack, Rapha, Team Sky & more; Columbia's Michael Rogers steps into leadership role; Bram de Groot retires and more... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • Interbike Vendor Spotlight – POC

    Ron
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    POC is relatively new to the bike scene, having just been around for one season. Their focus is on the downhill, freeride and BMX markets and signs seem to indicate that they have been well received... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • Quick Step steps to Merckx

    Al Fresco
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:27 am
    In a joint press conference today, Quick Step manager Patrick Lefevre and Eddy Merckx announced that Eddy Merckx Cycles will provide its top of the line EMX-5 bicycle to Quick Step for 2010. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • All of your cycling news – November 19, 2009

    Al Fresco
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm
    In today's cycling news, Astana Pro Tour decision comes tomorrow, Germany won't release Haussler to race in Aussie colors, Rebellin to appeal loss of silver medal and more... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • Contador to stay with Astana for 2010

    Al Fresco
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pm
    Alberto Contador announced Thursday to the Spanish press that he will honor the last year of his c0ntract with the Astana, the Kazakhstan based cycling team. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
 
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  • MailBag: Smells Like Friday!

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:31 am
    Message by NONEIt’s been a while since we last pulled on the hip waders, industrial gloves & goggles, but with the top of the Mailbag bubbly over, we had no choice but to wade in. And regardless of pungentry, there’s no better way to kill a few minutes of company time than a gander at the goo we choose for you… Dear Readers, we present for your viewing enjoyment – the MailBag!

  • PEZ Talk: BMC Recruit John Murphy

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:48 am
    Message by Jered GruberJohn Murphy has been promising big things for a long while now. The rider has moved consistently up the ranks over the past six years starting as a promising U23 talent, to upcoming domestic pro, to USPRO Criterium Champion this August. Murphy's path has been steady and upward, and now it's on to the big time: BMC for 2010. PEZ caught up with BMC's latest recruit out in Tucson.

  • PEZ Talk: Six Day Hero Franco Marvulli

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:13 am
    Message by Edmond HoodThey call it the ‘World Championship of Six Days’ – Munich. And the 2009 winners were – Bruno Risi and Franco Marvulli (Switzerland) from world madison champions Michael Morkov and Alex Rasmussen (Denmark). Franco gave up some of his precious between sixes down time to talk to PEZ about his latest win and the six day scene in general.

  • EuroTrash Thursday!

    18 Nov 2009 | 11:34 pm
    Message by Matt ConnIt’s still the off season, but BMC are gradually plugging the holes in their 2010 race roster, while Lotto are trying to do the same for their 2010 team roster. We finally have an “official” result in the Men’s Olympic road race as well as plenty of other snippets to keep us busy this fine Thursday morning.

  • Battenkill'09: America's Queen Of The Classics

    17 Nov 2009 | 5:24 pm
    Message by Simeon GreenAmerica will never be Belgium, but as of 2009, it does have its own hardman Classic. In its first professional edition, the Tour of the Battenkill rightly assumed its place as one of the best races in North America. PEZ was on hand in the trenches doing battle with some of the best. Read on!
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  • Give the Gardener a Point and Please Take The Deer

    Kim
    15 Nov 2009 | 10:51 am
    Today, I planted 115 more bulbs, including those darned free gifts. Give me a point. I don't even know what color they are. I'm hoping, since they are tulips, that the deer will eat them and leave some of my other things alone. And the rest of the bulbs? Whether they were ordered for forcing or not, they are going to be forced. Probably. If they make it in from the garage. Last weekend, I walked to the back corner of the yard and discovered a deer had decided to scratch his antlers on my prized new cryptomeria. There was one trunk left with a topknot of foliage. All the other 3 trunks…

  • What's Really Scary

    Kim
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:25 am
    Ghosts and goblins? Cobwebs in the corner? Standing water and mildewing plants? You think those are scary? No, I'll tell you scary. Scary is letting your eyes get the better of the rest of you in the bulb-ordering department. Scary is carefully planning just how many you have space for and then ordering "just a few more" just in case. Scary is being seduced by those lovely sirens in the catalogs and being lured to a doom of screaming muscles and aching joints. Then they arrive. Gee, there are so many boxes. Surely there should be only one. Or two. And the boxes are so BIG. There…

  • Now THAT's a Raspberry!

    Kim
    29 Aug 2009 | 6:59 am
    Garden Man's raspberry canes are in their second year. The neighbor who gave them to us said we shouldn't expect any fruit the first year, but we did get a little. So did the foxes, and the deer ate some of the foliage. This year, Garden Man fashioned a makeshift fence around the canes, which are much bigger than last year. They are brambles, after all. Even though a deer, fleeing some imagined threat, managed to land right in the middle of the little enclosure and break everything down, we've still gotten fruit. There was a small flush of fruit earlier in the summer, mostly from…

  • Common Cinquefoil?

    Kim
    24 Aug 2009 | 4:13 am
    I thought this little gem might be Common Cinquefoil, Potentilla simplex. I saw it during our walk on an interior path on Sears Island, ME. There is something incredibly pleasing about its perfect simplicity, don't you think? After looking at many images online, I'm reconsidering whether or not this is cinquefoil. In my North Woods Wildflowers, Common Cinquefoil is the only flower looking remotely like this one. This plant's distinctive heart-shaped petals, I thought, should make identification easy. Now I'm wishing I had paid more attention to the foliage. Can you…

  • Rose and Lily

    Kim
    6 Aug 2009 | 5:29 pm
    These were everywhere in Mid-Coast Maine and Acadia National Park. I took this photo at the top of Cadillac Mountain, and these roses were everywhere. If you passed a group of them, you could catch a whiff of their sweet scent on the seabreeze. Even though there had been rain, rain and more rain in Maine over the last two months, these roses had pristine foliage. Those are MY kind of roses! This lily, I believe it is a Canada Lily, was located in the Wild Gardens of Acadia. If you ever visit Acadia National Park, you must visit this lovely little garden in the park. It's right off the…
 
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  • Configurating for The Grand Tour of New Zealand (breweries)

    Gino Zahnd
    11 Nov 2009 | 2:03 pm
    In preparing for my upcoming tour of New Zealand, I tried these two different ways of carrying a light-ish load of ~18lbs (photos are below). Interesting to note:• I could easily ride no-handed with either setup, even on slight inclines going slowly.• The rear panniers caused a big no-handed shimmy if they were even slightly behind the rear axle. If I moved them up 5mm to be even with, or slightly in front of the axle, the shimmy stopped completely. Luckily, I don't have any foot strike on the panniers.Overall, either way would make a good setup for extended inn-to-inn touring, or for…

  • Book Review: Bike Touring - The Sierra Club Guide to Travel on Two Wheels

    Gino Zahnd
    17 May 2009 | 2:29 pm
    Bike Touring - The Sierra Club Guide to Travel on Two Wheelsby, Raymond BridgeSierra Club Books, San FranciscoRaymond Bridge has been writing about bicycle touring since I was born, quite literally. His first book, Freewheeling - the Bicycle Camping Book, was printed in 1974, the same year I was born. I happen to own the original, so when I was asked to review the new publication, I was quite excited! Oh, and for the record, here is his first book:The core of the original is certainly alive and well in his new book, but the execution is significantly different.With that, we can all agree that…

  • Idaho Stop

    Gino Zahnd
    17 Apr 2009 | 9:46 am
    I generally operate on logic, and for the best of me, I can't figure out how the "Idaho Stop" law isn't on the books in every state. It's simple, makes sense and still requires cyclists to behave like law-abiding citizens. Aside from that, this animation is visually great, so do yourself a favor, and watch it!Bicycles, Rolling Stops, and the Idaho Stop from Spencer Boomhower on Vimeo.

  • Cyclocross Santa Rosa: Doyle Park

    Gino Zahnd
    16 Feb 2009 | 3:31 pm
    There's long been an idea knocking around in my head that I love Sonoma County and want to live there someday. This weekend furthers that notion. What a place on Earth - perhaps the best place. Team Paul (minus Lau Ackerman, who is undergoing knee surgery. Get well soon Brother Lau!) headed to Santa Rosa for a weekend of rain-soaked muddy cyclocross racing, touring of three breweries in three days, and some bicycle day touring on the Sonoma coast. Mission accomplished: fast-n-dirty racing, brewery trifecta (Russian River Brewing, Bear Republic Brewing, Hopmonk), beautiful coastal riding,…

  • Barrier hoppin' and diggin' in

    Gino Zahnd
    27 Jan 2009 | 11:08 am
    Roy Steves has some good photos of the team at finals a few weeks back.
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  • Bikehut Chain Cleaner Kit review

    Andreas
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:53 am
    It’s good to be lazy. It’s winter at the moment and to keep my bike running well I have to clean my chain around once a week. Obviously as you will know this is a bit of pain and anything that saves me time is good in my mind. If you picture your bike chain spinning around at high speed it goes through all those expensive drivetrain components. As metal touches metal if there is dirt on the chain it slowly wears away at the components. These then need replacing which is expensive and a lot of hassle. Therefore any bike mechanic will tell you: keep your chain clean. Thanks Mr Mechanic,…

  • Which part of your bicycle should you lubricate?

    Andreas
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:31 am
    In last months bicycle maintenance post I discussed the most important bit of maintenance you can do. Keeping your bike clean.  The second most important is keeping it well lubricated. Yet, this is an area where many people make errors that can cause damage to their bikes. The first most common error is to use WD-40 as a bicycle lubricant. I am ashamed to say that when I first started maintaining my own bike I made this error. Luckily I soon changed to something much more suitable. The Finish Line wet lubricant. This is the one most experts recommend and has served me very well. It is…

  • Unconventional ways of preventing your bike from being stolen

    Andreas
    15 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    My first time was outside my college when I was 16. I remember it well. Everyone remembers their first time. She was beautiful. The most gorgeous mountain bike you have ever seen. Sure it was just a £200 bike from JJB Sports but I was young and I was in love. I looked around at the exact spot where I had left it but it was nowhere to be seen. I’m sure a lot of people can recall their first time. Now we all know how to lock our bikes but maybe some times in takes more than that. Maybe it takes a little bit of thinking outside the box. A little bit of “blue sky thinking” if you will. The…

  • Sexual orientation important factor in deciding new bike lane

    Andreas
    15 Nov 2009 | 4:36 am
    Question 1: Do you like bikes? Question 2: Do you think a new bike lane would be a good idea? Question 3: Are you gay? Uh? At least that is how I imagine the survey read. This is what residents of Brighton were asked in a survey about a new cycle path along the A23. They were also asked about religious beliefs. The council has said: “This type of survey helps us know whether we’re reaching all sections of the community and which people are using our services.” I can only imagine this is a major blunder by the local council or maybe they are just really nosy. Apparently other relevant…

  • Cycling book recommendations by my marvellous Twitterers

    Andreas
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:46 am
    Marvellous being a very underused word! LaineMithra Cyclecraft! Was invaluable to me, as a person who had never cycled before, in London, and who didn’t drive either. V good. stephenallport Book recommendation Tomorrow, we ride by Jean Bobet ianpatterson99 This Matt Seaton list is a good summary. And I really enjoyed the first – The Rider – too. http://tr.im/ECZq BikeCarson Check outJoe Kurmaskie’s work. Great books! coconino Good question, "Have you ever read a cycling book you could really recommend?" Yes, Flann…
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    The Everyday Athlete

  • Everyone Loves Molly

    snarkypants
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pm
    I skipped Barton. In fact, I planned to skip Barton all year. I hate that godforsaken, collar-bone mashing hunk of gravel pit. It never did anything to me personally, but I’ve never had a good race there – and in the third cyclocross race of my life (probably also the third time I’d ever ridden off-road) I had to ride down that steep, slippery drop and make the sharp left-hand turn at the bottom. I didn’t crash, but I should have. More to the point, I was terrified. Skipping Barton seemed like the smartest thing I’d done all year until I came back and discovered…

  • Hero Run: Courier Coffee in the Oregonian

    snarkypants
    14 Nov 2009 | 10:19 pm
    Three months ago, if you’d told me I’d be drinking something other than Stumptown, I’d have kicked you in the shins and laughed in your face. But it happened. I found a new deliciousness. A new obsession. The beans come by bike. In a mason jar with a hand-drawn label (taped on with cello tape). They appear on my porch in the dark hours. The home delivery alone was endearing and charming enough, but then the beans. Sweet lovin’ jesus. The coffee. Incredible. Smooth. Wonderful. A little research revealed that Joel Domreis, who’s responsible for this delectable…

  • SSCXWC 2009 Quick Gallery

    snarkypants
    9 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am
    Wow! We were wielding the point-n-shoot yesterday and snagged a few photos along the way.  Mostly buddies and babies and a few muddy faces – none of the true shenanigans that dominated the latter half of the day. The real story will emerge in a few days when the Cyclocross Diaries is released (stay-tuned!) For now, a few images that only hint at the madness that was Muddy Fishnet Sunday. Powered by Flickr Gallery Catch Episode Four (Hillsboro!) and Five (Astoria!) here: WPvideo 1.10 WPvideo 1.10 Visit this page to sign up for the Super Happy Fun Ball mailing list. There’s big…

  • Kick Your Sick: Hanging Tough Through Cold and Flu Season

    snarkypants
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    Guess what? I’m almost not sick anymore! Rad. It’s only been… what – six weeks now? No problem. I’d feel bad for myself if I didn’t know that half of the rest of the cyclocross community was also sick. And racing through sickness. Sal reported this morning that I am coughing less and less during the night so I celebrated with a hot, steamy mug of delicious Courier Coffee Roasters coffee. (Holy shit, that stuff is out of this world delicious.) About a week ago the Oregonian ran a column I wrote about being sick. I think their headline said something else,…

  • Things are gonna change, I can feel it.

    snarkypants
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:15 pm
    It’s been a long time coming. This blog is going to go through a pretty major change in the next two months. It’s not going away, it’s just going to kick 126% more ass. And I might tie one-million balloons to it and fly it away to another location. And it will be different. And better. And probably a little bigger. And there might be some other stuff that I can’t talk about right now. I’ll know a little bit more about it later this month and I’ll probably send a note out to my contact list well in advance of any type of public announcement. I’d really…
 
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  • Friday BSNYC Pleasure Examination!

    BikeSnobNYC
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    (via "Cycle JerkIf you follow either the BMX or fixed-gear freestyle scene, or you're a reader of blogs such as Prolly's, then in addition to having a vast sneaker collection you may be aware of a controversial post on BMX site "The Come Up" consisting of a dialogue between two BMX riders in which they discuss their hatred of "fixies" and specifically the "gheys" who do tricks on them. Naturally, this post has sent shockwaves through the flat brim cap-wearing world, and at this point the prospects of a giant BMX/Fixie "collabo" seems more distant than ever. If you're a concerned outsider like…

  • Coming Apart at the Hems: Excessive Panting

    BikeSnobNYC
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:06 am
    Even though I throw together (I tend to "throw things together" instead of "curate" them) a cycling-themed blog, very few companies take the time to notify me of their new products. Still, once in awhile somebody does take the time to copy me on a press release, and for one glorious moment I feel special and legitimate because I know I'm reading something only a select few people are important enough to receive. For example, I recently learned of a "miracle increasing solution" that will "make your pecker glorious." I also just found out about a "CUSTOM KEYCHAIN FOR FIXED RIDERS :-)" that can…

  • Contingency Plans: Fresh Rolls, Pit Dogs, Wet Feet, and Spare Wheels

    BikeSnobNYC
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am
    Yesterday, I complained about the cycling world's obsession with the opening and consumption of beer. To illustrate this, I posted a video from Portland Design Works, which gratuitously shows that their "3wrencho" combination wrench and tire lever has "vital" bottle-opening capabilities. I then went on to express mock confusion concerning the fact that cyclists aren't similarly enthusiastic about other easily-obtained goods such as toilet paper. Well, not only have PDW heard my cry, but they've gone also so far to edit the "3wrencho" video accordingly:3wrencho- marcal edit from PDW on Vimeo.I…

  • Sexy Beast: Everyone's a Rock Star

    BikeSnobNYC
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:12 am
    As you may know, three-time Tour de France winner, LeWedge magnate, and luxurious log home owner (I saw it on the Travel Channel) Greg LeMond is currently encasseroled (I prefer "encassaroled" to "embroiled") in a lawsuit with The Great Trek Bicycle Making Company, makers of fine Tour de France-winning crabon fribé bicycles. Recently, this legal casserole received an infusion of Hamburger Helper when the two sides appeared before a U.S. District Court. Interestingly, of all papers the New York Daily News has decided to report on the trial in depth, which is sort of like the drunk guy at the…

  • Handy Dandy: The "Need" for Tweed

    BikeSnobNYC
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    (AYHSMB saddle by Matt)When it comes to addressing cycling discomfort, there are two kinds of riders: the kind who take some time to figure out the cause of the problem and to make adjustments and modifications; and the kind who simply spend a bunch of money to purchase a "vibration-damping" crabon replacement. As often as possible, I try to take the former approach, both because I don't have the resources to try out components like they're cheese samples at Whole Foods, and because I think it's fundamentally more sound. More importantly, I think it can be a useful way to approach life in…
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  • Project One Featured in the 2009 WIRED Store

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    (New York, NY)— Trek Bicycle has partnered with WIRED magazine to offer their custom bike program, Project One, at the 2009 WIRED store throughout this holiday season. As a tribute to WIRED magazine, Trek will showcase a truly unique, WIRED-themed Limited Edition Project One Trek Madone at thi ...

  • Julie Dibens Smashes 70.3 World Record

    15 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Clearwater, FL)—Fresh off her dominant win in the Xterra World Championships 2 weeks ago, Trek- and Bontrager-sponsored athlete Julie Dibens won her second World Title this month at the 70.3 World Championships on Saturday. As the first woman to break 4 hours in the 70.3 distance, Dibens took ...

  • “It’s About The Bike” Auction Raises $1.25 Million for Cancer

    1 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    (Waterloo, WI) – Watch out cancer, you’re really in for it this time. Through the sale of just seven custom painted, one-of-a-kind Trek bicycles, the “It’s About the Bike” auction, held November 1st at Sotheby’s in New York City, generated an unprecedented $1.25 million to benefit th ...

  • Trek Bicycle Earns People's Design Award

    25 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm
    WATERLOO, WI--A bike designed for the people has been recognized by the people. After weeks of online voting, the Trek Lime was awarded the 2009 "People's Design Award" at the 10th annual National Design Awards presentation ceremony held the evening of October 22nd by the Smithsonian's Cooper- ...

  • A 'Go By Bike' Summer

    5 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm
    This summer Trek’s Human Resources Department issued a challenge to all U.S.-based Trek employees: leave the car in the driveway and ride your bike instead. Called the “Go By Bike Challenge,” the summer-long, Memorial Day to Labor Day event challenged Trek employees to ride their bike to w ...
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  • New interview with GamJams

    TT specialist
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:04 am
    CHECK IT OUT.  Thanks go to David and Mike for the excellent Q's!  Make sure to check out the rest of the excellent GamJams site, a nice grouping of high-quality blogs from cyclists around the country.

  • ISPO Brandnew awards voting

    TT specialist
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am
    Vote for Boo Bicycles to win the ISPO Brandnew award, a major European start-up and design competition.  Click here and then click the "RATE IT!" button just below our photo--a 10 would be greatly appreciated!

  • Vuelta Miami press release

    TT specialist
    10 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pm
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boo Bicycles Wins $7,000 Vuelta Miami Boo Bicycles owner Nick Frey piloted his Boo R (SRAM Red, Edge Composites 1.68 carbon fiber wheels, and Edge Composites bar, stem, fork, and seatpost) to a convincing victory at the Vuelta Miami out of a final break of six, outlasting a trio of Team Coco's riders as well as Yosvony Falcon, a new rider for the Bahati Foundation Cycling

  • WIN FOR BOO AT VUELTA MIAMI!

    TT specialist
    9 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pm
    Here's the Facebook link.  Thanks Carolina! It was an incredibly windy Sunday morning in western Miami, a tepid 75 degrees and sun, and I was ready to race my Boo R (with Edge 1.68 wheels, bar/stem/fork/post, and Sram Red!) after a couple months without a number pinned. The race instructions were entirely in rapid-fire Spanish, so I went just decided to follow a bit, see what the rules were

  • POM - the glass is half full

    TT specialist
    26 Oct 2009 | 10:04 pm
    POM is signing on as a sponsor of the Garmin pro cycling team, and I must say I've become addicted to their juice mixed with my favorite water.  It's an expensive habit, but well worth the $$$.
 
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  • Eleven 'ought nine.

    MC
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:29 pm
    Thanks to the usual suspects and a few special guests for the rides, laughs, photography, videography, fartography, and everything else.Enjoy.Life is good, eh?!MC

  • Mythbustin'.

    MC
    7 Nov 2009 | 8:58 pm
    Many moons ago someone a lot smarter than me said something along the lines of, "There can be too much of a good thing".Taking that statement literally and pondering a bit, I came to a few quick caveats. Powder skiing? Bacon?While I'd like to write that I immediately rattled off countless other exceptions to that "rule", the reality is that once I had pork on the brain, salivation and obsession quickly followed. Can a guy actually have too much bacon?Unpossible.Or so I theorized. Which quickly morphed into a need to test the theory. And it didn't take long to find the means to do so.I didn't…

  • DHM, the details.

    MC
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:57 pm
    Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions about this trip.First, the route track, waypoints, and cues can all be found at Dave Harris' TU site. I used a Garmin GPSMap 60cs. I've owned it for 3 (4?) years now, and while it is far from perfect or even really good, it is predictable and functional and I don't want to buy a new one. Yet.Next, the total distance we covered was ~302 miles, with ~38,000' of climbing. Note that TO and I did NOT complete the entire planned route--we stopped short due to TO's wheel failure.Here's a profile of our route, with mileage on the horizontal…

  • Going down, getting up.

    MC
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am
    This past summer I got involved in a project with a handful of manufacturers, helping to develop a 29" wheeled downhill bike.I don't know very much about DH bikes or DH'ing. Until this point I'd never owned one. Living where I do, there isn't much point in owning one--we have lots of vertical and chunk but no lifts, so you gotta climb if you wanna descend. I've always been perfectly fine with that arrangement.Over the summer, I was able to get out and ride it a few times on the lifts at Winter Park and again in BC. It is simply boggling how quickly you can learn a new skillset, simply by…

  • 1:01 of fun.

    MC
    31 Oct 2009 | 1:26 pm
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  • Some big Giro in DC News

    Pete LaVerghetta
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:17 am
    November 17, 2009 For Immediate Release (Washington, DC)The working group exploring a possible US start to the 2012 Giro d’Italia released some intriguing details today.There are two US stages being considered. The prologue will be set in tourist-centric Washington. Among other internationally familiar landmarks, the proposed course will feature the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Washington monuments, the picturesque tidal basin of cherry blossom fame, the National Mall bordered by the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum, Hirshhorn, National Gallery, the National Archives, the US Capitol, the…

  • London Cyclist Blog

    Pete LaVerghetta
    12 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm
    If you find yourself on the other side of the pond, or not, you might want to check out the London Cyclist Blog. London has a congestion tax that has discouraged single occupant driving into the city center. I think Philadelphia needs a congestion tax, that might help.

  • Bike Hearse

    Pete LaVerghetta
    10 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am
    Bike HearseOriginally uploaded by fixedgearWhen I dieWon't you bury meIn the parking lotOf the A&P...

  • Port High Tide Fresh Hop

    Pete LaVerghetta
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pm
    Port High Tide Fresh HopOriginally uploaded by fixedgearI am an unsophisticated hop head. The rap against us is that we can't appreciate those subtle beers where the coriander seeds tiptoe through the brew kettle on stilts. No, we like our beer to be made with freshly picked unbelievably perishable hops trucked from grower to brewer. This trucking takes place in the blue bruise dawn, accompanied by big steaming china cups of diner coffee. Unless you are Sierra Nevada and grow hops on your 'estate.' Then you can use a Bobcat or something.I've always talked about homebrewing. Maybe I'll do it.

  • Me on the Beer Runner

    Pete LaVerghetta
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:47 am
    I was featured in Draft Magazine's Beer Runner. Thanks to Tim Cigelske for the interview! Check out Tim's other project, Teecycle.org for vintage pre-loved T-shirts.
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  • 7 Secure Ways to Improve Your Indoor Cycling

    Jesper Bondo Medhus
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:25 am
    Indoor cycling is an extremely effective way to train but nevertheless most cyclists don’t use this opportunity to achieve great results. Here are 7 quick tips that will make you a happier and better cyclist with indoor cycling training: 1.No indoor recovery rides Indoor cycling is a psychological challenge. There is not much fun happening when you sit on your ergometer bike or home trainer. The best way to beat this challenge is simply to reduce indoor training time as much as possible. Skip the recovery rides and take a day off instead. You don’t have to train every single day…

  • Inspiration for Your Winter Training

    Jesper Bondo Medhus
    31 Oct 2009 | 5:04 am
    Now it’s time to begin your winter training if you are a serious cyclist and live on the Northern Hemisphere. There are several old posts here on Training4cyclists that can be relevant for you when you plan your winter training: Off-Season Cycling Tips – It’s off season, so read this post before you start to plan your next season. Winter Cycling Tips – Here are some winter cycling tips that optimize the success rate of your winter cycling program. 12 Week Cycling Winter Training Program – Here is free winter training program that can be used for inspiration to…

  • Review: Indoor Training for Cyclists

    Jesper Bondo Medhus
    25 Oct 2009 | 11:32 pm
    David Ertl has made an ebook about indoor cycling training that could provide you with tips and tricks for your indoor training sessions. Ertl is a USA Cycling Level 1 certified coach. This is the highest level of education as a coach offered by USA cycling. Now let’s take a closer look on what Ertl has written about. The ebook starts talking about the differences between indoor and outdoor training. Indoor training is not enough if you want to be a strong cyclist. Ertl doesn’t try to hide this fact, though he illustrates the situations where indoor training can be…

  • Reader Question: Why Should Cyclists Train Like Weight Lifters?

    Jesper Bondo Medhus
    12 Oct 2009 | 6:59 am
    Why do you recommend cyclists to to train like weight lifters (few reps)? Wouldn’t be better to train for strength endurance with 8, 12 or more reps? Maintaining a low body weight is essential in both road cycling and mountain bike (Watts per Kilogram), since carrying extra pounds (dead weight) decrease your performance. That is same situation for a weight lifter competing in a weight class. If the weight class is

  • Review: Continental Grand Prix Supersonic

    Jesper Bondo Medhus
    7 Oct 2009 | 8:27 am
    Continental Grand Prix Supersonics are extremely light weight tires that might be interesting to use at time trials or criteriums. Supersonic 23mm tires weigh only 155g and that is so low that I thought it was worth to take a closer look on them. Light tires not only lower the overall weight but also improves cornering significantly (softer materials means better grip). Why you should buy Continental GP Supersonic The performance is absolutely world class. These tires are extremely fun to ride. When you corner with Supersonics you will feel an incredible good grip. I think that is the best…
 
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  • To Endure Your Commute Is To Fail

    Wiley Davis
    12 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am
    Traffic: To Endure Your Commute Is To Fail by Wiley Davis It’s winter so when the alarm shrieks your wake up call the sky outside is still dark and the idea of going outside, into that darkness, repels you. But you’ve got a job so you climb out of the warm bed and start putting on your riding clothes. You pull on some thin silk socks, then you slip a plastic bread bag over your feet and cover that with a pair of thick wool socks. You pull on your insulated tights and then your cycling shorts. You question your decision to sell your Subaru at the start of winter. via…

  • This is what the spork should have been

    Wiley Davis
    10 Nov 2009 | 7:01 pm
    via lightmyfireusa.com Now this is what the spork should have been. No compromises here. A fork you can skewer with and a spoon that doesn’t dribble out its front end. Even though it goes against my better macgyver sentiments, I’ve never been a fan of multi-use tools. Such things are, in my opinion, for the Swiss. To my mind, the spork is like one of those hybrid bicycles, good for nothin’. This double-ended titanium beauty, however, is more like the Fargo from Salsa Cycles. Sure it’s multi-use, but somehow, it just gets it right. Posted via web from…

  • I always said these things are an abomination

    Wiley Davis
    7 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pm
    via farm4.static.flickr.com I know the spork has it’s adherents. But I do not understand those kind of people. I’m open-minded. I can abide bib riding shorts even, but not sporks. Posted via web from practicalpedal’s posterous

  • Issuu – You Publish

    Wiley Davis
    7 Nov 2009 | 6:32 am
    via issuu.com View all the Practical Pedal issues online in pdf form at issuu. Posted via web from practicalpedal’s posterous

  • Copywrite and the Amen Break

    Wiley Davis
    2 Oct 2009 | 10:19 am
    Here’s a video about the Amen Break and its use in electronic music in spite of the unlicensed nature of pretty much every use of it. Bicycle parallels could, perhaps, be found in the Horst Link saga of mountain biking days gone by. Or in this humorous article by some UK patent lawyer who is astonished over this fact: “McLaren has only filed two international patents in the last fifteen years and Williams hasn’t filed any. This is shocking when you consider that the technology on an average family car is covered by hundreds, if not thousands of patents. It is even more shocking when…
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  • Tweed Ride Comes To DC

    spokesman
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:59 pm
    A great thing about cycling is that there are all types of rides for different riders.  On any given weekend in D.C. Potomac Pedalers has rides ranging from D through AA, triathlon clubs hammer out miles, social biking clubs have leisurely rides, racing clubs do high speed pace lines in the Rock Creek Park, bike shops and coffee shops throughout the region organize rides for people who think they are racers, fixed gear riders and messengers hit the road on their homemade brake-less contraptions and now added to this list will be the DC Tweed Ride.  As the NY Times stated “The Tweed…

  • LeMond Bicycles Sizing Chart

    spokesman
    27 Sep 2009 | 9:39 pm
    Since Lemond Cycling and Trek have been fighting,  I noticed that the Lemond website has disappeared.  As with most bicycle company websites, the site had historical information on models from previous years.  This information was especially helpful when buying a used bicycle because you could look up the specifications and components of models from the past.  I have posted a copy of the sizing chart for the Lemond spine design models because it may be useful those buying a used Lemond.  The spine design bikes  have the top tube, seat tube and seat stays made of carbon fiber and the…

  • The Gu Package Flat Tire

    spokesman
    19 Sep 2009 | 7:32 pm
    While riding in the Nation’s Triathlon, I noticed a large number of empty Gu packages and other discarded gel wrappers on the course.   They were thrown out by triathletes who chose not to put the wrapper back in their jersey pocket or bag after eating the gu. THESE WRAPPERS CAN CAUSE FLATS.   Out of consideration for your fellow athletes, you should not discard the wrapper on the road.  The gu or gel is sticky and will adhere to a tire that runs over it.  Then the sticky spot on the tire will start to accumulate dirt, road grime, glass shards, thorns or other things that can work…

  • 20,000 Miles And Counting

    spokesman
    16 Sep 2009 | 8:58 pm
    I reached an important cycling milestone this weekend.  I have bicycled 20,000 miles in my lifetime.  Although I bicycled as a child, these are miles that I have bicycled as an adult.  I took up cycling several years after I graduated college and within 2 years, I began to ride at least 1000 miles per year. The 20,000 miles include supported tours (Holland, Alaska, Ireland, Italy, the Canadian Rockies), several state tours and 7 self supported tours with college friends. I reached the 20,000 mile milestone on the bicycle segment of the Nation’s Triathlon this past weekend.  I was…

  • A Follow-up On Alice Swanson

    spokesman
    13 Sep 2009 | 7:51 pm
    Alice Swanson was a 22 year old that was killed in a bicycle accident in July 2008.  I wrote about her in several previous posts including one at the time of the accident, another with a tribute video of her ghost bike and one with some reflections on the ghost bike after 1 year.   I am writing again because the DC Government recently removed the Ghost Bike that was dedicated to Alice.  They thought that the bike had been there long enough and people would not mind if it was removed.  They were wrong.  Soon after the original Ghost Bike was removed, a group of people placed 22 new…
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  • Women & Bikephobia

    Tino
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am
    The Toronto Star had a very good article about women and cycling in Toronto a subject which Nancy Smith Lea has done some great reserach on. In particular, the city should take note of Nancy Smith Lea findings but are they listening? Tragically, no. Read Nancy's fine article here: http://nancy.smithlea.ca/?page_id=3

  • College and Manning 9:20 AM

    Tino
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Where the Bike Lane begins and ends. Meanwhile the rhetoric at City Hall goes on. Quote from Mayor Miller at a transit symposium on Thursday: "The City of Toronto is not building any new roads," he said. "Our goal is to accommodate all future transportation use by a combination of cycling, walking and public transit."

  • Park In The Bike Lane? Welcome to Toronto!

    Tino
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:56 pm
    Photo: ARC and it's Guaranteed Bike Lane Action Star Article The Star reporter, without hardly even trying, catches driver parked in the bike lane for 15 minutes doing paperwork and playing with Blackberry. You could call and report it: 416-808-6600 (but please don't hold your breath)

  • The New Scooter Lane

    Tino
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:33 am
    Photo: Gabi Sarlay. Toronto, earlier this week.

  • Bad Cyclists? Nah, Mostly Just Bad Drivers

    Tino
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    Another fine article in the Guardian The myth of the evils of cycling bad behaviour ...
 
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  • Funny Conference Bike Video

    4 Nov 2009 | 11:31 am
    The conference bike has been around for awhile but I think this video is new http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cDDBM9gJts

  • Q&A: Chain stretch, wheel centering, transporting a trike

    18 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pm
    Q: Hey Jim,I'm sure that you've answered this over the years, but I couldn't find the issue addressed. I came to riding a bit late in life (about 35) and fell in love with the sport. Recently, I was told that I needed to replace the chain on my Viner because I had stretched it over time (4,000+/- miles this past year). I ride Dura Ace and am fine with the $50ish expense, but I just can't imagine that I produce enough torque to 'stretch' metal. I ride in Georgia and so there is quite a bit of climbing, but still... So my question is - "Is this for real, or are the wrenche's at my local shop…

  • Q&A: Colnago Book, Car Racks, New Old Brake Hoods

    21 Aug 2009 | 6:34 am
    Q: Dear Jim,I've been given your name from our local bookshop when I went enquiring about Colnago books. Our son David is a dedicated cyclist and a collector and restorer of Colnago bicycles. I would dearly love to get for him some catalogues from the 80's showing these frames. He is so good to me that I thought I would surprise him if I possibly can. Am I in the right direction sending you this message? If you have time, I would love to hear from you, (I'm not even sure where you are!)Kind regards,Pauline - Melbourne AustraliaA: Nice to hear from you, Pauline. I'm actually in California so a…

  • Q&A: Bike Repair Schools, Bike Storage, Fixie Gearing, Scratched Carbon and more

    5 Jul 2009 | 7:11 am
    Q: Hi, Jim. I'm in Kailua, Hawaii. I am a bike enthusiast and have been competing in time trials. I have always wanted to attend a bike mechanic course and understand some of the main schools are in Oregon and Colorado. I will be visiting my daughter in Santa Monica soon. For efficiency, I wanted to attend a course/school in the area, or maybe work in a great bike shop (as free adult supervised labor) to learn much more about bicycles. I would appreciate any suggestions.Thank you,GeorgeA: Nice to hear from you, George. LA's a huge place so I think there's a good chance you can find some type…

  • NEWSWIRE: CUSTOM BICYCLES BOOK REVIEW

    4 May 2009 | 6:41 am
    Like A Visit To the NAHBS - But In A Book!If you haven't heard of the NAHBS, it stands for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, a not-to-be-missed event that brings together the gifted artisans from around the world who build custom frames and bicycles. Ordinarily, you'd have to visit the framebuilders to view their work and learn about their philosphy of design and cycling background. But, this super show, gives you full access in one place, which is quite a treat.A couple of years ago, the show was held in San Jose, California and I was there to see the phenomenal craftsmanship,…
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  • None of the Above

    cafiend
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:42 am
    I have previously referred to November and April in New Hampshire as The Fifth Season: None of the Above. Both can be raw, gray, dismal and unsuitable for the signature activities of any of the other, better-known seasons. Either might also lend part of itself to winter, but never high quality winter. In the worst of winters, the gray, unclassifiable season stretches into Novapril, a snowless, sunless void that swallows all memory that the world ever looked any other way.This November, for the first time in nine long years, I don't have to shift my operations to a seasonal second shop in a…

  • Last Singer Pics (I promise)

    cafiend
    30 Oct 2009 | 10:51 am
    The sun, the Singer and I were finally all in the same place at the same time. I couldn't resist getting some sun on all that polished aluminum.The blinding glory of the brakesSeconds ago I loaded the bike into the owner's car. She did share more information about it today. Her husband bought it in Salinas, California, second hand. The frame and many of the parts could date back to the patent year on the Campy derailleur, which was probably late 1960s or early 1970s. But bikes are so rebuildable that parts of any vintage could have been grafted on at any time. The only odd notes in the…

  • The SRAM Box Problem

    cafiend
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:13 am
    SRAM chains come in these plastic boxes. They're too substantial to throw away, but they don't have an obvious secondary use. I've used some of them to organize small parts. They also make handy trays for cleaning parts in a shallow solvent bath. They accumulate faster than I can find uses for them. Maybe I'll try building a house or at least a small shed when I get enough of them. Nah. I don't have that much ambition. But you could. Or you could seal them and make a bunch of them into a raft.

  • Singer Ready to Roll

    cafiend
    26 Oct 2009 | 6:27 am
    On a day that never got light I reassembled the Singer. Because of the relentless rain I was not able to take it out to an uncluttered background for photos.If I get a chance I'll take a better shot.The mid section.The control roomThis is your stem on Simichrome.The bike was finally all together. I turned the cranks to check the gears. The vintage Sedisport chain ran through the derailleur pulleys. A faint tick caught my ear. When its rhythm became clear I knew the bike was tossing me a final challenge. After careful scrutiny I found the missing roller on one pin of the chain.I wasn't about…

  • More Progress on the Singer

    cafiend
    24 Oct 2009 | 4:45 am
    This is the stuff. Cal found some at Sanel Auto Parts.Here is what it does. The directions on the package say to avoid contact with the skin, but at $12 a tube I would apply the stuff with my tongue sooner than waste any of it on a rag. I did start using a rag, but only after I had spread polish with my fingers. Once a small section of the rag was well charged with polish I used it to spread subsequent applications.A hubcupine!Commencing to hook up the spokes.Wheel builder style: hub label visible through the valve hole. All labels read to the right.The TA crank, après Simichrome.The bike is…
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  • Matt’s tall cross bike

    admin
    9 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    It seems like I’ve been building some taller bikes as of late. This cyclocross bike is 67cm and looks incredible! The light blue with white panel paint scheme is gorgeous. And the dark blue painted on logos and bands look sharp. If there’s anyone who needs a custom frame it’s someone who can’t get something off the shelf at their local bike shop. Everyone should be able to enjoy cycling no matter what their size is. These bigger bikes are fun to build because of the design challenges that arise. Head tube angle, seat tube angle, bottom bracket drop, seat stay length,…

  • Josh’s all ’rounder

    admin
    13 Oct 2009 | 8:06 pm
    Just finished building up Josh’s blue commuter/touring/road bike. We went with a similar paint scheme to Matt’s single speed with solid white accents instead of silver and stainless. It’s also fully fillet brazed including the fork for a very fluid look. He went with primarily an Ultegra drivetrain with Sugino cranks and Dura Ace bar-end shifters. He put his already-broken-in Brooks B17 on there so he’s ready to put some hours in on this bike!         See the full slideshow Dave Wilcox did an amazing job of representing Circle A in the Oregon…

  • Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge

    admin
    3 Oct 2009 | 7:27 am
    So what can happen in a month and a half? A lot! First off, I built a bike for another Dave W. This time it’s for Dave Wilcox. He’ll be racing it in Portland, OR for the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge. The bike was specifically designed for the 77 mile Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Race put on by Rapha while incorporating all the design specifications given to the builders. The specs are as follows: 1. Truly sensational solution A genuinely unique and innovative solution for transportation use. Amaze us. 2. Handling The bike must handle equally well…

  • El Halcón

    admin
    17 Aug 2009 | 8:42 pm
    I think I might’ve started about a dozen other blog posts with this but I have to say it again — Things are crazy here at the shop right now. Chris and I were both away from the shop earlier this month for family reasons, I recently got engaged to my amazing girlfriend Hilary, and on top of all that, I’m moving at the end of the month. Phew! Even with all that excitement, I’m slowly settling back into the routine that I missed so much. The bike that helped me get back into the swing of things was this single speed 700c commuter for David Way. It’s a lugged 68.5cm…

  • The first of several Daves

    admin
    14 Jul 2009 | 7:29 pm
    So this latest frame is for letter press whiz Dave Wofford. This is a road/touring/commuter frame that was built specifically for use with the Paul Racer brakes. It has Henry James front and rear stainless dropouts, rack mounts, and fender mounts (including the secret one in the fork steer tube). The lugs were carved from the Richard Sachs’ Rene Singer set. I’ll be sad to see this one go as it totally brightens up the shop. The blue is definitely striking in the sun and works well with the champagne and copper accents. There’s also a secret pearl layer with gingko leaves…
 
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  • Sexual locomotion

    Yokota Fritz
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    You lay down on this Argentine-designed Cheetah trike and make humping motions to make it go.More at Treehugger. Video of Pablo Lopez's "Pardo" device in action might be fun to watch.

  • Firefighter who shot cyclist pleads out, sentenced

    Yokota Fritz
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am
    Former firefighter Charles Alexander Diez pled guilty yesterday to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to killand was sentenced to 120 days in jail, according to news reports.While Alan Ray Simons pulled his son in a child trailer behind a bike, Diez yelled at Simons telling him he put the boy's life in danger before shooting at Simons' head. The bullet passed through Simons' helmet but missed his head by a hair.Diez testified that, “I was the one who felt truly, truly threatened” by the vicious cyclist out in the open as Diez sat inside of his car and pulled out his gun.I haven't…

  • SF Bike Expo

    Yokota Fritz
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    The San Francisco Bike Expo is tomorrow (Saturday, November 21) all day at the Cow Palace in Daly City. I'll be there taking photos and drinking coffee and meeting you. If you see me please feel free to say hello.Also on Saturday: iMinusD Fixed Gear Boutique grand opening at noon. They're downtown San Jose on Paseo San Antonio.Tonight: San Jose Bike Party "Where's Waldo" theme ride, rain or ... well, not "shine," since it starts at 8:30 PM. Let's call it "rain or dry." There's a pre-party at Hellyer Velodrome, a food donation drive (bring canned goods for Second Harvest), and other fun stuff.

  • Rain Friday

    Yokota Fritz
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    Just in case you haven't checked the forecast, it's supposed to rain pretty much all day in the San Francisco Bay Area on Friday. You won't melt when you bike in the rain, but it helps to have fenders and wear rain gear. We're also supposed to have gusty winds out of the south, which means headwinds for my evening riding.

  • Mountain Bike San Francisco

    Yokota Fritz
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Gregg @ MTBR posted his Top 10 Mountain Bike YouTube video list. He didn't choose any of my short Santa Cruz trail videos, and thankfully none of those lame-o Xtranormal movies made the cut.The blow up doll is perverse, but I kind of liked the clip from Fat Tire Fury of Bobby Root mountain biking in San Francisco, maybe because I hadn't seen it before.Paul of Bike Intelligencer posted his faves from that list. Which videos do you like? What do you think of Bobby pulling those manuals right along side the cable car tracks?
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  • BKW 2.0

    Radio Freddy
    14 Nov 2009 | 10:34 pm
    For those of you who have been checking in we appreciate the time you have spent clicking on the BKW bookmark. A lot has happened in 2009 and it feels funny to write that in a post that will rest just above the last post dated July 15th. As many of you of know, Patrick (Padraig) began Red Kite Prayer and has been active keeping up with all that's been cooking in the bike world while BKW has been taking an extended siesta. Many have asked what's next? Is BKW dead? The answer: NO. Quietly, we have been working to revamp the site and creating new content. Some of the new material has been years…

  • Time Management

    Radio Freddy
    15 Jul 2009 | 11:18 am
    The season is rapidly approaching its half way point and with it comes low resting pulse rates, increased metabolisms, irate drivers, and a tan so defined it is laughable to the uninitiated. As July gets underway, the miles continue to climb and our passion for the bike and the time we spend in its presence is reaching a feverish crescendo. The cycling lifestyle is everywhere around us and, at times, all encompassing. Not only are there hours dedicated to riding and racing and talking about the sport, but with the Tour beaming worldwide we now dedicate even more of our already scarce time to…

  • Laguna Cyclery

    Radio Freddy
    9 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am
    Few things complement each other as well as bikes and coffee. The crew at Laguna Cyclery have mastered this concept. However, don't show up expecting to enjoy a "mocha frappa whippeo" while bumming some Wi-Fi. Quite the contrary. Laguna Bikes is the kind of bike shop with decades of nostalgia decorating the walls and a passionate, knowledgeable, friendly staff.More and more, the bicycle retail experience feels cookie-cutter and sterile-- a bit like a Crate and Barrel with bikes and the smell of rubber. The creative and individual shop style has been replaced with fancy counter tops and…

  • 1987 Team Time Trial

    Radio Freddy
    6 Jul 2009 | 7:11 am

  • Red Kite Prayer

    Padraig
    1 Jul 2009 | 11:11 pm
    When Radio Freddy first asked me to contribute to Belgium Knee Warmers, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of his blog. It was interesting, but I wasn’t sure I had anything to add. I kept reading and eventually I saw an opportunity to contribute to what was becoming a conversation between him and the fledgling readership. As I kept writing, I began to find my rhythm, seeing opportunities to write about topics and in ways I hadn’t for other publications. The feedback from the readership wasn’t always positive, but it was always enthusiastic and its immediacy drove me in ways I never…
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  • feel the heat

    iraryanbicycles
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:48 pm
    Joel’s custom Ira Ryan Originally uploaded by Brujo))). cyclo cross is wrapping up, the stove top espresso pot is kicking into high gear a couple times a day and i just got a new heater in the shop. it has been a couple weeks of chilly mornings and cold hands all day long trying to file, cut and build bicycle frames. the new shop has recently been updated with a big 220 volt line to run my mill which has been a 700 pound paperweight since we moved it in a month ago. i am happy to have my machine back as it turns my 3 hour hand mitering job into a 3 minute per tube process. coffee, cold…

  • new flickr photos!

    iraryanbicycles
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:31 am
    now that i have a chance to catch up and put the phone down from all the calls about orders for stainless lugged road bikes, i have finally added a bunch of new pictures of new bikes to the ira ryan cycles flickr page. soon there should be new photos up on the new website too. geez, all this newness. i can’t keep up with it all. also, i have been working on some new leather mudflaps for all the wet weather riding that i know we all wish we could be doing more of. they fit a standard 35mm sks or narrow aluminum or stainless fenders. they are all hand cut and treated with good proofhide…

  • newness!

    iraryanbicycles
    27 Oct 2009 | 1:34 pm
    i have been working on my new Ira Ryan Cycles website and finally have it up! please check it out and feel free to send me a deposit for you own personal newness. also, please go out and buy a copy of the december bicycling magazine to see the sexy reynolds 953 Ira Ryan road machine on the cover! woo-hoo!  

  • things i like……

    iraryanbicycles
    27 Oct 2009 | 12:40 pm
    this idea always seems to be coming up every time i write. there are so many people out there in the world doing great things that i think never get enough props for doing what they do. this idea also fits with everything from what type of music i am listening to in the shop or what my favorite socks are this week. hard to keep up. maybe i should start tweeting! just kidding. in the bubble that is the utopian cycling city of puddle town oregon, it is hard to swing a dead cat without hitting a coffee shop with good espresso or a cool bike locked up to any of the million bike racks around town.

  • build all week, race on sunday!

    iraryanbicycles
    18 Oct 2009 | 7:18 pm
    the work in the shop hit its first real strength stride last week with an amazing bike heading off to paint before it get’s boxed up and sent to eastern canada. still a little behind but looking forward to a long, cold winter full of bike building productivity and a little riding to keep some fitness. i am a little behind with my builds but i have never felt so good about the bikes that are coming out of the shop. a years worth of amazing experiences all seem to be distilled into my file strokes and torch handling in the last 6 months. i am happy to be settled and able to make a dent in…
 
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  • Ironically

    Jeff
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:57 pm
    The day after a guy in California is convicted for stopping short and injuring 2 cyclists, a guy in New Berlin clips my hand and then stops short in front of me while swerving toward me and the side of the road. Thankfully I wasn't going 30mph down a hill and there was a ditch for me to ride into. I'm not saying this incident is comparable to the California incident, other than this guy is every bit the menace Dr. Thompson was, I just got lucky. Hopefully there will be consequenses to dissuade him from using his car to force others off the road again.540hvs from Bikesafer on Vimeo.

  • GUILTY!

    Jeff
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:26 pm
    I've been pretty busy lately and I've neglected the blog. A lot has happened since my last post, I won my first cx race, had a less than stellar race, and enjoyed a great halloween party, (thanks Gus), among other things. But I had to post about this. Physician convicted in cycling caseEx-Doc Found Guilty of Assaulting Cyclistshttp://www.nbclosangeles.comhttp://latimesblogs.latimes.comhttp://www.google.com/hostednewshttp://abclocal.go.com/kabcMaybe, just maybe, this will teach other like minded criminals to think twice before using their vehicles as weapons. Hopefully the fact that the judge…

  • Another Sunny Sheboygan

    Jeff
    15 Oct 2009 | 5:56 pm
    It seems like every Sheboygan WORS race I've ever done it's been a great sunny fall day. It was a little cool but that's what fall in Wisconsin is all about.Speaking of fall, I took too many of them in this race. I was battling for second in age group when a bad line put me on the "Sheboygan slickrock". Then on the last lap a phantom root grabbed my wheel and cost me 3rd place, but 4th in age 23rd overall in Sport is a good way to end the MTB season. Johnny G. decided to test the waters in Comp. Sport distance is still good for me for now. I'm actually looking forward to the shorter race…

  • The Hardest Half Hour

    Jeff
    4 Oct 2009 | 11:03 am
    Lapham Peak Cross from Bikesafer on Vimeo.It's cyclcross season again, and that means suffering. I think it's the hardest thirty or forty minutes (depending on category and race organizer) in cycling. It is fun though when you get a good course set up. Lapham isn't my favorite course, but it's good practice for the rest of the season.

  • You Say Tomato...

    Jeff
    3 Oct 2009 | 6:08 am
    I say bike lanes. What? Fall is a great time to ride not just to see leaves change color but for the fall colors in the foods you find and the different places you find to ride. Cyclocross brought us to the Madison area. USGP Cross from Bikesafer on Vimeo.Produce brought us to the Captiol square. Mrs. Bikesafer and I rode around Madison after a stop at their farmers market for some heirloom tomatoes to go with our fresh basil from the garden, 18 year old balsamic, olive oil and fresh mozzerella.What an interesting place to ride. Bike paths all over the place, and bike lanes on almost every…
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  • Garmin Oregon screen visibility for MTB use

    Dave
    9 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am
    Gizmo addiction.   If you have it like I do you’ve already looked at the Garmin Oregon or Colorado series of GPS units - and learned from reviews they suffer from poor screen visibility in varying light conditions.  Well, I’d read the Oregon visibility was improved, and the 500 models also had a camera - that was enough for me.  I bought one 2 days before the CocoBob ride, uploaded the route track and set off for AZ. That cost me a good 5 hours in navigation issues.  Doh.  It turns out the screen is not so visible after all… But all is not lost.  Based on a review of…

  • Me and Wesley time

    Lynda
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pm
    Today is Wesley’s last day of Intersession. He is back to regular school next week. It has been really cool having him out of school and Emma  in school. During our regular daily routine we don’t get too much mom and Wes only time. He has a different set of abilities than his sister who is 2.5 years younger. He has bloomed with the one-on-one attention. It is quite amazing. His 2 weeks off school have not been cake for him. He had math, reading and piano to practice for 30 min each morning. At 10:30 was PE time. PE home-school style that is = mountain biking… The afternoon…

  • The Bean of Life

    Dave
    4 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    In the beginning there was but one option for that morning trailside fix:  brew your own.  Whether using a paper filter or metal screen, the result is messy and time consuming - but ultimately worth the effort.  My early forays into the wild were more easily categorized as “rolling barista”. Then came Java Juice. Simply brilliant concept and fueled the way for more than  1 long ride this year.  Fast, portable, potent.  Yum. Yet, at 1/2 oz each the weight adds up fast for someone with an enduro sized  habit.  So at CTR I dabbled into the realm of (gasp) instant coffee, the…

  • Taunting

    Lynda
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:10 pm
    Wesley has been taking Emma to school in the bike trailer attached to his bike this week. It is his method of taunting his buddies who have to stay as he waves them goodbye. Funny stuff… For our PE time yesterday we had to go hiking  cause it was too windy to get on a bike!! Who is that??

  • Coconino Loop ITT

    Dave
    28 Oct 2009 | 12:54 pm
    Straight from the “just one more” category… Moab was fun and I was certainly excited for it.  But, at the same time I was missing out on some bikepacking action in AZ.  Not only was there a new singletrack-heavy bikepacking route to sample, there was a new racing format:  self-supported stage racing.  This is something I’ve been thinkering on for a couple years now.  Scott & I discussed it while on CTR earlier this summer and he really liked the concept for the Coconino route he was working on with Chad and Lee.  As both events shared the same weekend there…
 
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  • Breaking News: On One Hints At Carbon 29″er Product

    Guitar Ted
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am
    In On One’s most recent web news letter, there are hints that the brand known for its steel Inbred 29″er, Scandium/aluminum “Scandal” frames, and famous “alt” bars will now be delving into the black wonder material. Here’s a quote from the e-newsletter: Yes, we are breaking the hot news that we have been spending the past 6 months working on developing the On-One fleet by using the black wonder material and were getting very close to launching some hot new models in 2010. This is a World exclusive sneak preview to the first product to be launched in…

  • Soul Cycles Adds Next Generation Dillinger Frames In New Colors

    Guitar Ted
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:05 pm
    Word just came in that the Soul Cycles Dillinger generation three frames have arrived and in some stunning new colors to boot. The frames can be run with gears or as a single speed with the eccentric bottom bracket, which is now available in anodized colors, by the way. Check out the look here……… Image courtesy of Soul Cycles The available colors are, from the back, Pearl Root Beer Brown, Pearl White, “Scotch Brite” w/Clear Coat, and Midnight Blue. For more info go to www.ridesoul.com

  • 2010 Manitou Minute 29″er Fork: First Impressions

    Guitar Ted
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:46 pm
    The 2010 Manitou Minute fork has been mounted on the Salsa Cycles Big Mama for testing and I have a few rides under my belt. Here are some of my impressions of this fork so far. The 2010 Manitou Minute with 20mm through axle on the Salsa Cycles Big Mama. First of all, I must clear up something that had me baffled for a bit. In the introductory post, I mentioned that this fork was a 100mm travel model. well, I couldn’t get over how long it was. It seemed like much more than 100mm travel fork. So, being the red blooded American male that I am, I dug out the owners manual and had a look,…

  • Big Wheel Tire Tales: An Editorial

    Guitar Ted
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pm
    In the ten years since the appearance of “The Tire”, (WTB’s Nanoraptor), 29 inch wheeled bikes can be shod with a wide array of rubber. From “barely there” race tires to “monster truck” moto-shredder tires, 29″er freaks have never had it so good. So, why is it that everywhere you look, there is a lot of grousing about tire choices for wagon wheelers? Big, meaty rubber and high tech casing designs are finally making an appearance in 29 inch sizes. It seems as if lots of riders are looking for something that isn’t available. A…

  • Rock Shox Reba Team Fork: Final Review

    Guitar Ted
    15 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm
    I have been riding the Rock Shox Reba Team fork in the 120mm travel setting equipped with the Maxle Lite through axle for most of 2009. Here is my long term opinion on this fork that was redesigned for 2009. This fork replaced the original Reba for 29″ers. How has it compared to the classic older design and how is it stacking up against the current competition? The Reba Team I received to review is not the U-Turn model. I have kept the fork at 120mm travel for the duration of this test, (one year) and have used it on two bikes. The first was the HiFi Deluxe and for the better part of…
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  • Conundrum

    fatty
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:34 am
    This will, I’m sure, come to many of you as a shock, but: I like Oreos. I really like them. I like them so much, in fact, that I generally don’t buy them, because the temptation is simply too strong to eat them. OK, that’s not true. I do buy Oreos. All the time. But I’m just buying them for the kids, as a treat to put in their otherwise Very Nutritious Lunches which I prepare for them. OK, that may not be true, either. Well, the part about buying Oreos is true, and I do put some in the kids’ lunches. But I generally will eat an Oreo or two as I put them in the…

  • Tragedy and Victory

    fatty
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:34 am
    Please allow me to gross you out for a moment: Pretty nasty, eh? Of course, you’re not getting the full effect without the odor, which is…pungent. What is the substance in this photo? Well, it’s a symbol of both a tragedy, and a victory. The tragedy is that I made ten avocados-worth of guacamole for a cul de sac party I had last Friday night, the agenda of which was: Eat bratwurst, cabbage salad, and chips with guacamole Play Rock Band Now the party wasn’t tragic. The party was fun. Though I’m a little bit confused as to why everyone goes out of their way to not…

  • Reductio ad Absurdum

    fatty
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:37 am
    A Mo of the Day Note from Fatty: Today’s Team Fatty Movember Mo comes to you courtesy of Michael in TN, who says: “Just got around to manscaping my mo.” “It’s struggling, I know. My hair is too light so it looks pretty thin.” “The wife is not going to be happy when she sees this. Of course, if I could tell her I made it on Fatty’s blog - I’m sure that will take some of the heat off.” Fatty’s Remark: Anything I can do to help, man. Meet the Ibisss I like my bikes light. I like them light, and I like them simple. A carbon fiber…

  • I’d Like Autumn Back, Please. Pretty Please.

    fatty
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:33 am
    I should learn to ski. Or snowboard. Or backcountry ski, which is somehow different than regular skiing — mainly because you pay more for equipment, don’t ride a chairlift, and are 98% more likely to die (the other two percent is for the people who die when doing regular skiing). Or I could start cross-country skiing, which has all the effort of backcountry skiing without any of the fun. I’ve got to start doing one of those things, because then I could be one of the people who, when it starts getting cold, gets all cheerful and says things like, “Bring it on! When…

  • The Men (and Woman) of Movember

    fatty
    13 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    This weekend, we reach an important threshold in the month of Movember: the halfway point. If you’re a member of Team Fatty’s Movember club, your mo should be well on its way to being thick and luxurious. Here’s mine, as of right now. This photograph, naturally, prompts the following observations: My mo can be, at this point, considered complete. It’s as thick as I want it, and the hairs are as long as I want them. In other words, my mo is going into maintenance mode for the rest of the month. Yes, I can evidently grow a fully-formed Tallahassee mo in under two weeks.
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  • APB: Looking to form Team Xtracycle

    Rick
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pm
    Beans for GoodHello friends and fellow longtailers. We’re looking forward to Supermarket Street Sweep this December 5th, at high noon, and want to get a Team of Xtracycle riders together. While you can bust your ass compete for speed and cargo hauled, we had a blast just collecting food for San Francisco area Food Banks and goofing off on our bicycles. That being said, we do have a goal, as Team Xtracycle, to haul 1 TON of food for the cause. Obviously, we want more than 10 Xtracyclers to participate (10 riders x 200lbs = 2,000lbs hauled, the more we have riding with us the more energy…

  • Wrap them ‘Racks!

    Rick
    29 Oct 2009 | 5:51 pm
    ingenious!, originally uploaded by xtracycleinc. Low budget days, er months, getting you down? Want to reuse something destined for the dump? Wrap your V-racks with a used road tube (30-35c) and receive a variety of benefits. Keep your buckles from sliding on the racks, prevent water from seeping into your uprights and look ninja. Spotted outside Artcrank SF poster show. Tweet This Post 

  • Wind, Snow, Ice - Oh My!

    Rick
    23 Oct 2009 | 12:02 pm
    After living in temperate climes for the past five years, I’ve lost a little of my Nor’easter edge. But those RootsRadicals and Tweeters living in winter’y zones are chatting about riding tips regarding cold, wet, icy riding. Nice thing about a longtail, you’ve got a longer wheelbase = more stable. Winter Wonderland: Family riding their X' in Winter Cold Weather Humid air + wind will sap heat from your body if not properly layered with a winter, windproof shell. Hypothermia and frostbite are real concerns, especially with longer commutes/rides. Toes and fingers can…

  • Tow Truckin’

    Rick
    23 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    Peter’s truck had some mechanical hiccups on the way to HQ recently and needed to get it the last mile or so to park it ’til he got it workin’. The Xtra’ crew rolled out with three longtails and managed to lose neither life nor limb in another every day adventure. [kml_flashembed fversion="9.0.0" movie="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7194415&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color= fdedc0&fullscreen=1" targetclass="flashmovie" useexpressinstall="true" publishmethod="static" width="480" height="360"] Save $90 on…

  • DIT: Getting Footsies to play nice with KickBack

    Rick
    21 Oct 2009 | 1:01 pm
    Editor Update: This is a semi-permanent solution for getting Footsies to work with KickBack. If you want to use WideLoaders, you’ll have to remove the bolts holding the Footsies on, so only do this mod if a) you’re fine voiding your warranty and b) don’t use WideLoaders. KickBack is all the rage these days regarding our DIT tutorials. Our most recent tutorial focused on extending the peg platform of KickBack by using the handles off a Razor scooter. You can read up on that post here. Taking passenger appeasement a step further, I wanted to explore a fast, simple solution to…
 
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  • Mr. Banana's wild ride

    Jeff Kerkove
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pm
    Today's training ride had me doing a 90 minute solo tempo while holding a banana in one hand. OK, everything is true minus the banana part. Temps in the 50F's, no wind, and rolling terrain made for a good power file.Yummy, 90 minutes at an average of 245 watts. What does that mean? I can power the TV for like 10 minutes. Sweet!

  • Tempo

    Jeff Kerkove
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm

  • Like the good 'ole days

    Jeff Kerkove
    15 Nov 2009 | 3:58 pm
    So it snowed like 8 inches last night. Before bed I honestly thought that I would be hiking today rather than getting in the 4 hour base mile session that coach prescribed. As I sat eating breakfast and drinking the morning java, the snow stopped and the sun began to shine. That was an instant green light to get outside and ride. Temps were sitting at about 27F...which is cold for here in the Front Range...but nothing compared to those rides we did in Iowa on gravel when our balaclavas would end up covered in ice.I suited up in all the cold weather gear: Thermal bibs, Long sleeve jersey,…

  • Winter moving in

    Jeff Kerkove
    14 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pm
    Last 3 weeks of training have been focused on base miles on the bike....and some light gym and core work. Basically prep'n the body for the hard work that is going to be coming in the months ahead. The weekends have been reserved as 8 hr training blocks. Basically, 4 hours each day on the bike in HR zones 2 and 3. At that effort, it gives plenty of time to look at the scenery and mess around with the cams. Past 2 weekends have been fantastic for riding. This weekend is a different story with a Winter Storm Watch in effect. Today, I hit up the bike earlier that normal in hopes of getting in…

  • Thinking CTR

    Jeff Kerkove
    11 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pm
    Even though the CTR doesn't kick off until the first part of August, the gear acquisition has begun. Over the past few days, race wheels have been the focus. As in years past, DT Swiss, will be the the supplier of all wheel parts. So, after sitting down and crunching some numbers....as well as sharing some emails with a wheel builder and pioneer of crack-head racing, a wheel build has been pretty much finalized.Hubs: DT Swiss 240's, 32 holeGood reliability and solid performance make this an easy choice. I have opted for the 6 bolt rotor versus the DT Swiss Center Lock. The 6 bolt allows for…
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  • Minor crash statistics (Are there any?)

    rainycamp
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:06 pm
    After recent posts about my crash in the rain and its resultant slow-healing road rash, one Bike Noob reader sent me this email: There are few good statistics on simple-minor crashes. Crashes that involve a simple fall or losing control of your bicycle. The majority of bicycle crashes are in this catagory. I am a commuter.  I have had 11 simple minor crashes in the last 12,000 miles. One year I had only 1 crash in 3,000 miles but this year I have had 3 crashes. All of my crashes have been my fault. Usually going to fast for conditions. But, I am a commuter. I ride in the dark. I ride in…

  • Road Rash

    rainycamp
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm
    Road rash (not mine). After my crash a week and a half ago, I noticed that the road rash on my hip was taking awhile to heal. The abrasion took off just the very surface of the skin, but it was slow in scabbing over. The fact that I treated it like a “guy” probably didn’t help, either. Oh, I washed it with soap right away, and applied NeoSporin — but because it covered a somewhat wide area, I decided not to cover the wound. I’d let it get some air. It would heal quicker that way, anyway. Problem was, I didn’t think about nighttime. When I woke up in the…

  • Goats and Ghost Bikes

    rainycamp
    15 Nov 2009 | 7:24 pm
    I decided to ride with the B’s this morning, even though I’m not fully recovered from last Sunday’s crash. But I felt pretty good on a 15-mile jaunt with my wife yesterday, and we were scheduled to ride one of my favorite routes today. I headed out to Dripping Springs, a town of about 1500 15 miles west of Austin. We meet up at a park on the west end of town, where a circle drive makes a great place to park our cars and get ready for the ride. The weather must have kept people away today. It’s autumn in Central Texas, and still quite mild. The temperature was in the…

  • New Jerseys – the State of Our Kit

    rainycamp
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:03 pm
    Attended a meeting of my bike club tonight. The main item of business on the agenda was to figure out what to do about our club kit. Unfortunately, the bottom third of the jersey was obscured in this shot. Last year, the design of the club jersey was modified radically — a complete departure from earlier designs. The idea was to create something that was highly visible — so a diagonal “sash” of our club letters (CCRCC, for Circle C Ranch Cycling Club) dominated the front. They’re in bright yellow against a black background. There’s also a picture of a biker…

  • CO2 or a pump? — It never ends

    rainycamp
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:59 pm
    I was chatting with a friend the other day who’s just getting into biking. He was telling me of his experience with his first flat. No pump, no CO2. He had a patch kit in his seatbag, but realized it was worthless unless he could fill his tire with air, so he wound up walking the bike home — three miles. Do you prefer these? “I saw these canisters of CO2 at the bike store,” he said. “Are they any good?” Here we go again — the endless debate between CO2 and a pump. Well, I told him, each has its advantages. CO2 takes up just a little space in your…
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  • LA Times Tips for City Riders

    brad
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:35 am
    The LA Times recently featured an article on the real-world situations that cyclists in the city encounter and the best way to navigate them, doing a good job of driving the point home that battling with a car simply isn’t worth it. While it doesn’t mention the situations where traffic laws completely fail people on two wheels, it does have some points that are worth noting for the novice cyclist. Some lessons, like trying to avoid the door zone, are best learned without first hand experience.

  • Veronica Moss Visits Times Square

    brad
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:36 am
    Streetfilms posted a satirical look at a car advocate’s view of the the newly traffic free Times Square. Streetfilms is an NYC based team of filmmakers that has been making films documenting livable transportation issues for some 5 years now, and has dozen so fother shorts to view on their site.

  • Cranksgiving 4 - Chicago

    Urban Jeff
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    Thanks to Hipster Nascar for reminding us that Chicago’s 2009 edition of Cranksgiving takes place on November 21st in Chicago. The race starts at 4 from 500 Madison, and you’ll need $15. Click here for a list of more 2009 Cranksgiving races.

  • Philadelphia Council Considers Bike Registration

    brad
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    KYW Newsradio reports that after two pedestrian deaths in Philadelphia due to collisions with cyclists, Philadelphia City Council is considering bicycle registration. “My [City councilman Frank DiCicco] bill would require everyone who operates a bicycle over the age of 12 to have his or her bicycle registered. Because we’ll at least have a tag, which we can identify in case there is an accident.” Kenney [City councilman], meantime, will propose increasing the fines for riding bicycles on the sidewalks. The current fine is $10. Kenney wants it to be $300. He also wants the…

  • Hipsters Discussing Cyclocross… And Other Cool Things

    brad
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am
 
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  • Dreams

    Natalie
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:23 pm
    Last night I had a dream about a Llewellyn investment cast lug set. In the dream I wore my brazing glasses, and through their darkened greenish light, it seemed as if I was looking at the seat lug from every angle at once. I had the torch in one hand and a coil of silver in the other. My vision followed the heat, followed the silver into the lug to where the seat tube and the top tube came together. I woke up. I went back to sleep and woke up again. This morning I headed to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee and I saw the package containing these lugs sitting on the kitchen table. My dream…

  • Tea Ceremony

    Natalie
    9 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pm
    This last week my view through the shop window has looked like a fading photograph. Each day drains more color from the trees and sky and even the sun appears desaturated and half-hearted. Inside the shop, the heater hums at my feet but steel tubes and tools feel colder in my hands. I find myself seeking warmth. I wrap myself in layers of wools and fleece, but as I work, warm pockets of air drift off and away from me. In these spaces, the cold settles in. I feel the need to spark my pilot light. I need warmth that begins inside me, that moves through me and with me. I make a cup of tea.

  • Neither the forest nor the trees

    Natalie
    30 Oct 2009 | 3:53 pm
    This is us before we found ourselves riding in complete darkness. Forest Park had been going dark for miles and my perception of speed was going funny on me. We were pedaling slowly, but felt as though we were flying. As the last light disappeared, we slowed down even more in order to make out pieces of the trail in front of us. We couldn’t bring ourselves to stop and put on our bike lights. That would have broken the spell. The trail was no longer ahead of us. It was suddenly under us, around us, and everywhere. I have often told myself during hard efforts to ignore my body’s…

  • Transcendental Ferociousness

    Natalie
    25 Oct 2009 | 8:19 pm
    (The author with her game face on.) After racing my first cyclocross race of the year this afternoon, I did a self-assessment. What went well? What could use some work? Bike handling, general fitness . . . Eh, not so shabby. Barriers . . . Oy, not so hot. But there is an additional skill set that they won’t teach you in the school of cross. I need to work on my cheering and my game face. I believe that these are areas that can be developed, just like dismounts and remounts. CHEERING My cheering is too cheerful. I am the de facto Energy Coach of the Super Relax Concept, yelling things…

  • Out in the wild

    Austin
    14 Oct 2009 | 4:30 pm
    A recent customer of ours surprised his wife for her birthday with a Little Black Dress in Pumpkin and put it together beautifully with some bamboo fenders and Queen Bee Panniers.  He sent us this beautiful photo of his wife and the bike on one of the first rides. Click here for the story.  Click here for the build.
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  • Between Blight and Gentrification

    mides@hunter.cuny.edu
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Diana DeRubertis over at Planetizen has a good article on retail in neighborhoods. In my daily work we are always challenged by the balance of blight and gentrification. While we want revitalization it still needs to be a balanced approach that keeps the old (retail) and the new in harmony for the neighborhood. Here is the article:Is there a happy medium between the run-down liquor store and the gourmet shop? What is the best form of Main Street retail, as people move back to the city and re-emergent neighborhoods acquire shops and services that were once lacking?I’ve lamented the…

  • New Commuter Rail in TC - History repeats

    mides@hunter.cuny.edu
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    From the Star Tribune:It took nearly 13 years, $317 million and a few political derailments, but the Northstar commuter rail line made its initial run this morning, moving full speed ahead out of Big Lake at 5 a.m.While those of you in bigger cities that are use to commuter trains might not get all that excited, the new North Star line is a huge deal for the Twin Cities. While the cities have roughly the population of Staten Island, our expressways are jam packed during rush hour because of the sprawl that has taken place over the past 30 years. Honestly, trying to get around outside of St.

  • Parking Minimums = Asphalt Island

    mides@hunter.cuny.edu
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    There is no such thing as a free lunch, and there is no such thing as free parking. Providing parking requires land, and land requires revenue to pay for its rent. Basic economic theory would have developers providing parking up to the point where revenue raised by last the car park equals the value of the next best land use alternative.Minimum Parking Requirements (MPRs), by definition, force developers to provide parking above this economically efficient level, which raises development costs, subsidizes private automobile transport over other modes such as walking, cycling and public…

  • Green Streets of PDX

    mides@hunter.cuny.edu
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:05 am
    OK, I really like Portland. So much, that it was on the short list of places to relocate last year. Ultimately the Twin Cities won out (I am very happy in my new home). SF Streets blog has this great write up on the streets of PDX. Portland still has its issues to work through, but I like the direction they are heading.Portland's greenstreet facilities often take up multiple on-street parking stalls and replace the asphalt with beds planted in native species that help absorb significant volumes of streetlevel wastewater, near 100 percent in some locations. Facilities include swales, curb…

  • Moving on

    mides@hunter.cuny.edu
    14 Jul 2009 | 10:46 am
    With time constraints these days I am no longer able to maintain this blog to the level I would like. Therefore, I will be doing all my blogging at TC Streets For People. Check out the site if you haven't already.Thanks for reading and leaving comments.
 
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  • Trans-Iowa v6: Get Some

    EXPO Racing
    14 Nov 2009 | 3:06 pm

  • Tour of Tosa

    EXPO Racing
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:47 pm
    Back-to-Back Tour of Tosa Champs! Gotta love this day. Folks, stay in touch with this shed dude so you don't go off and miss another one. Flat out FUN. Thanks Ronsta for the pics and vid!Halloween CX has tons of pics and tons of video and tons of Thank You's that i must tend to in time. Oct.31-Nov.1 - Most Def a can't miss!

  • Trixie - UnDead

    EXPO Racing
    31 Oct 2009 | 4:12 pm

  • EXPO Boys

    EXPO Racing
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:41 pm
    Mitch's Facebook spawned the search for this photo. Thanks XMATIC. Even after the MTB's are (almost(iceman)) put away, these EXPO Boys keep on ticking.

  • Aris got Caught at Beechwood Recoil

    EXPO Racing
    27 Oct 2009 | 4:41 pm
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  • Transition

    Grizzly Adam
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:18 am
    Friday Weigh In: 173 lbs. One of the most nerve racking moments of my first day backcountry skiing was the first transition from skinning to skiing. I fumbled around with my pack, bindings, gloves – I even took my skis off – before I actually figured out the best and fastest way to peel off the climbing skins, roll them up, stash them away in my pack, zip up and ski down the hill. And while I did get better as the days in the backcountry increased, it was still something I was not as fast at as I wanted to be.  I eventually even figured out how strip off my skins while leaving the skis…

  • Borrowed Time

    Grizzly Adam
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:02 am
    The lunch rides continue. And while riding the local trail network well into December is not uncommon, it is unusual to have so many people enthusiastically gathering to ride on a daily basis. I can’t be sure if it is the prospect of taking a prolonged, outdoor lunch and consequently missing a little of that afternoon slump in the office that is fueling all of these rides, or if it’s that we are all just playing off of one another’s energy. Needless to say, the riding is good. The pace we push at these meetings hardly represents mid-November. It is clear that there is no…

  • The Coming Storm

    Grizzly Adam
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:14 am
    The avalanche reports from the UAC are coming more frequently. Which can only mean one thing: Ski season is nearly here. And while the coverage is not quite there yet, it will be soon. Another solid storm or two and the backcountry is going to be busier than the resorts. In the meantime I am trying to figure out a way to incorporate my skiing into my winter training plan. Yes, I have a plan. There is added motivation this year to stick to that plan, a fixed gaze on spring, and summer, and on racing. But the backcountry will be a welcome change of scenery. The snowy mountains are surreal,…

  • Going Down

    Grizzly Adam
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:25 am
    It’s mid November again. Which means that it’s time to focus (again) on either maintaining summer weight and fitness, or losing a bit of autumn girth. Last November I weighed in at 189 pounds – the heaviest I have ever been. Today I am tipping the scale at 174. It was a solid summer of leaving bits and pieces of me behind on the trail. But over the course of the next 3 months I want to drop another 9 pounds. 165. That is the goal. It is also what I weighed in 1996, when I graduated from high school. How am I going to drop that weight? Simple: Eat Less. Nearly two years ago I…

  • Timpanogos: North Summit

    Grizzly Adam
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am
    Related posts:Summit AboveTimpanogosMoose Dodging and a Summit Climb
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  • Big Bag You Know You're the One

    DL Byron
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:57 am
    Also note that London Cyclists care not for this “lyrca or not” debate and fashion stance. They wear what works. They’ll also laugh you out of pub if you mention shoe warmers … Uploaded by jeremyhughes | more from the Bike Hugger Photostream.

  • Pashley Post Bike

    DL Byron
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:54 am

  • The Individual Collective of the Bike

    DL Byron
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:55 am
    Verlyn Klinkenborg writes for the NYTimes that there is a deeply pleasing randomness about the campus cyclists, as though one morning university officials had assigned a bicycle to every member of the Stanford community, come as you are, without considering for a moment matters of fit — or fitness. We’ve ridden in Santa Barbara past a campus with thousands of bikes assembled in a bike parking area. That was nearly as much as we saw in Beijing at the attended bike lots. Where Verlyn sees the indivdual on a bike, we notice the bike as a connector in a global community. Like this…

  • Getting Back in the Saddle

    David Schloss
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:35 am
    It’s really been a long time since I was a mountain biker. My first “real” bike (after a hand-me-down clunker I used to get into shape in college) was a GT Avalanche. I saved and saved for that bike and the night before I went to buy it my car was totaled in a collision with a hit-and-run driver. For the two months that the insurance company took to pay out I rode that bike everywhere. For a few years I ran a mountain bike site (years before “blog” would be a term, and years before the ‘net would be profitable) and I spent my time covering bike races,…

  • Homer with Bikes

    DL Byron
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    In this version of “The Odyssey,” Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology, gets around not on winged sandals but rather on a Schwinn. The Sirens could’ve sang from Cross bikes adorned in Lycra and covered with mud, but the Topeka West High School’s production kept them in togas. Photo: Bill Blankenship Earlier this year, an LA production of Die Walkure, had “Valkyries ride their steeds of sculpted wire, with bicycle-wheel tails.”
 
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  • Miracle Grants Gets Employees Involved in Giving

    Jim
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:06 pm
    Patagonia employees are given a lot of latitude: flexible work schedules, hall passes for surf and snow, no one looking over shoulders making sure we’re working. In essence we’re treated like the big kids we are and trusted to get our work done.We’re also invited to help determine which groups receive money through the company’s environmental grants program. Miracle Grants are the most direct method.Our Miracle Grants program was initiated three years ago to encourage more employees to get involved in our grant-giving process and become better acquainted with local environmental…

  • Introducing our First Online-only Catalog - Patagonia Surf Fall 2009

    Patagonia
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pm
    Patagonia's first-ever online-only catalog is up and riding. Filled with stunning photography, videos and interactive product pages, our first foray into paperless page-turning highlights our fall surf line just in time for the swell-generating storms of winter. Check out Patagonia Surf Fall 2009 and let us know what you think. Online catalogs aren't completely new to us. About six years ago we offered online replicas of our print catalogs. Unfortunately, we were a little too far in front of the curve and there wasn't enough interest to justify the cost. Now times are different and we're…

  • The Drifter - Rob Machado Presents his New Surf Film at Patagonia Cardiff this Friday

    Free
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:03 pm
    [Drifter Trailer from Poor Specimen on Vimeo.] Devon Howard and the crew at Patagonia Cardiff have another great evening planned for the shop. Here's Devon with the scoop:Hey everyone,We are super stoked that Rob Machado will be here at the shop this Friday to hang out, play a few tunes with his friend Jon Swift, then show his new film, directed by Taylor Steele, called The Drifter. Hope to see you there. If you can't make it please forward this to your tweets, peeps and Facebook homies. Devon Hit the jump for details about the event. The DrifterAn evening and surf film screening with Rob…

  • Backyard Corridors: Which wild animals did you see in your area this week?

    Free
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:45 pm
    The Backyard Corridors series continues with a new question about the animals roaming in your neck of the woods. Last week you told us about all the animals that live in your area. Now we're curious about the ones that are currently out and about.Which wild animals did you see in your area this week?Please share your stories in the comments on our blog, The Cleanest Line, or on Patagonia’s Facebook page. We'd love to hear from you. [Photo: Ron Hunter]Kim Stroud, an employee we've featured before, has a wonderful story to get you inspired to share. Raptor NotesBy Kim StroudGolden eagles come…

  • Dirtbag Diaries: The Shorts - Friends In High Places

    Free
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pm
    Kelly Cordes has invited you to listen to The Dirtbag Diaries with host Fitz Cahall: Climber and Diaries contributor Kelly Cordes is what you would call an early adopter. Kelly may live in a shack at 8,000 feet, but the guy is no cretin. He’s had an email account for four years now. He knows how to program a VCR. He’s even considered buying one of those new-fangled Blueberry phones. What can I say? Kelly is a mover and a shaker. The guy’s approach to new technology is as cutting edge as his alpine endeavors, but even seasoned pros have the occasional misstep. Two and a half years ago,…
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  • Flashback Ride

    Warren T
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:15 pm
    We finally had a nice, ridable day again today. I took to the streets during my lunch hour and made a point of staying off the bike path. I did this for a couple of reasons; the path is most likely strewn with soggy leaves - and - I didn't want another ride like the one I experienced on Friday the 6th.I can't fully describe the odd experience I had that day when I used my lunch hour to ride the path I used to take to work. I wanted to get out and ride, but it was so windy that I figured I'd be better off riding through the woods than on the street. The first half mile of the ten that I rode…

  • Bumper Panda

    Warren T
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pm
    It was a beautiful day and the jazz band was playing at the middle school during the lunch hour. I hopped on the bike and headed out.Waiting for the light on the way home.

  • 3 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm

    Warren T
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm
    I've been taking advantage of every opportunity to ride as I can come up with lately so when I needed to make a run to the credit union today I figured that I could make the 12 mile round trip within the alloted hour for lunch. I pulled up to the drive-thru and was greeted by a message that I should consider a loan for a new car. No thanks, I'm good.

  • Tour de BBQ

    Warren T
    28 Sep 2009 | 2:14 pm
    I'm torn. There is a lot going on this weekend, but I might talk to Peter (who's birthday is today) to see if he might be interested. I haven't read through all the information, but perhaps the 15 mile ride with stops at 5 BBQ places might be a fun ride...In conjunction with the American Royal’s annual barbeque competition, the LIVESTRONG Army of Kansas City is hosting the first annual Tour de BBQ to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Proceeds benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center.

  • Rock Star Parking

    Warren T
    24 Sep 2009 | 1:16 pm
    Parent/Teacher conferences where being held at the Middle School last night and I didn't feel like fighting the parking hassles. The lot is always full, as are both sides of all the streets within a block or two. I decided to ride.My suspicions about the lot being full are confirmed as I pull in on my bike.Once again, I score Rock Star Parking with my bike.My hope is that some of the other parents that live within a mile or two will catch on to the advantages of biking.
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  • Coaching Novice Athletes, Part 6

    Joe Friel
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:21 am
    This is the last of 6 parts on how I coach novice athletes. Note that in the other 5 I have occasionally offered comments on how what I do with novices varies from the way I train advanced or experienced athletes. This last topic is clearly in that area.6. Anaerobic Endurance. This is the training ability that has the greatest risk-reward associated with it. Doing workouts in this category have been shown to greatly improve aerobic capacity (VO2max), lactate/anaerobic threshold, and economy. And those are the big 3 when it comes to fitness. Lots of reward. But also lots of risk. Injury,…

  • Coaching Novice Athletes, Part 5

    Joe Friel
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:40 am
    It's been a busy November. I'm back in Scottsdale after 10 days on vacation in the Caribbean. On Thursday I leave for Oslo and will be gone a week so hope to finish this series on training for novice athletes before that trip. This part has to do with the fifth ability (of six). Again, I am discussing these abilities in the order in which I introduce them into the novice's training program. For greater detail you can pick up a copy of one of my Training Bible books.5. Power. This ability is of primary concern to the cyclist and of little concern to the triathlete. For the experienced cyclist…

  • Coaching Novice Athletes, Part 4

    Joe Friel
    14 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am
    Now we move on to the last three abilities, the more advanced ones. The outcomes of races are determined by these three. They are also the most stressful in training, so for the novice athlete caution must be applied. The risk of injury and burnout increases as these abilities are added to the training mix.4. Muscular Endurance. This ability is the most important for triathlon and running races. For the cyclist this is critical for time trialing. It has less impact on the outcome of a road race but allows the rider to hang in with a fast moving group. I include it in the training of all…

  • Coaching Novice Athletes, Part 3

    Joe Friel
    13 Nov 2009 | 2:35 am
    I'm up early before my wife and friends where we're staying on St. Thomas so here's another installment in how I coach novices. 3. Aerobic Endurance. While most athletes want to start here with their training I hold off a few weeks as speed skill and force are coming along. These abilities will begin to develop aerobic endurance without any additional training. I define aerobic endurance as extensive, steady state training which is done at near the aerobic threshold. I'll explain this.By 'extensive' I mean 45 minutes for swimming, 2 hours for cycling and 90 minutes for running. Once the…

  • Coaching Novice Athletes, Part 2

    Joe Friel
    12 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    I'm still in St. Thomas on vacation but found a little time to do a bit of writing. If my responses to your questions over the next few days are a bit slow you'll know why. This post will be short and to the point. The topic is a continuation of how I coach novice endurance athletes.In yesterday's post I wrote about the first of the 6 abilities that I introduce for the novice athletes I train - speed skills. Again, even for the experienced athlete, this is the ability most often in need of attention, especially at this time of year.2. Force. This ability is often introduced at the same time…
 
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  • Cannondale Dutchess follow-up

    James
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm
    The blog's stats for the last couple of days show that my last post, about the Cannondale Dutchess concept bike for women, has generated a LOT of interest. That certainly doesn’t surprise me. Having seen quite a few student designed concept bikes over the years, I can say without hesitation that this is one of my favorites. For that reason, I wanted to find out more about the bike, and the ideas behind it, from it’s designer, Wytze van Mansum. I got quite a bit of info from Wytze, so this post will be a bit longer than usual.Before going into some of the details, I will share his short,…

  • Cannondale Dutchess

    James
    16 Nov 2009 | 6:23 pm
    dutchess_1, originally uploaded by carltonreid.BikeBiz points us to the Dutchess, a new concept bike designed by Wytze van Mansum, a design student at the Delft University of Technology. According to a company statement, the bike was "designed for women keen to express their style amongst the fast paced and ever changing urban vibe."The Dutchess is only a rideable prototype at this point. As has been the case with previous concept bikes though, elements of the design may make their way into future Cannondale urban bicycles.See more pictures of the bike in Carlton Reid's Dutchess gallery on…

  • Eric Staller's Conference Bike

    James
    11 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am
    Conference Bike, originally uploaded by the Rested Traveler.If you follow me on Twitter, you may have already seen the pictures I posted of people riding our local Conference Bike this past weekend. One of the bike shops here in Greenville, TTR Bikes, owns that CoBi and generously allows Bikeville (a local bike advocacy initiative that I am a part of) to use it for various events. People in Greenville are getting used to seeing the big red Conference Bike around town from time to time, but it still never fails to generate attention and excitement when it is cruising down Main Street. If you…

  • A carbon commuter concept and assorted links

    James
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:10 pm
    I found Fredrik Rudenstam’s Nishiki urban commute concept bike while browsing though Coroflot portfolios this week. Rudenstam designed the carbon fiber commuter as part of his Master thesis project at the Jönköpings University in Sweden. The rendering doesn’t show any provision for cargo, but it is a good looking bike and the integrated LEDs are a nice touch. Fenders don’t seem to be an option either, which would be a dealbreaker for many commuters. I personally commute on a lightweight road bike with no fenders, so a bike like this would work for me if it had a small integrated rear…

  • Jruiter + Studio’s City Simplicity bike

    James
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:34 am
    Last week, Joey from the design firm jruiter + studio sent me this concept bike that they recently developed to “simplify inner city personal transportation”. The stripped down 29” wheeled concept bike has very few parts overall. Joey explains:“Our project, simplicity in inner city bicycling, was at first glance a fun aesthetic opportunity in new trends, color, and materials. Our target lived / worked in an inner city environment with minimal space. Bicycling at this level is more about fashion and culture than speed and performance.After the first few brainstorm sessions we knew…
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  • Biking Rules PSAs Featured in Streetfilms Community Videos

    Elizabeth Press
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pm
    As you may know, Transportation Alternatives put on a red carpet premiere Tuesday night for the "Biking Rules" PSA competition at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The contest pitted video entries against each other in two main categories: "Why Biking Rules" and "Street Code."  Videos in the Street Code category encourage people to use lights, bells, stop at red lights, ride with traffic and generally ride safely and courteously.  Out of some 80 total submissions, about 40 PSAs (and a slideshow of photos) played to a sold out theater. There is so much bike love out there and it is awesome to…

  • Veronica Moss Visits Times Square

    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:01 pm
    She's back!  The woman you love to hate (and hate not to love) Veronica Moss, a Washington, D.C. lobbyist for - ahem! - the Automobile User Trade Organization (A.U.T.O.) In this "chapter", she's getting her first gander ever at the new pedestrian-friendly Times Square and she invited Streetfilms along to record her virgin journey. Naturally since she advocates for cars for a living with her every breath, her viewpoints are bound to rankle some of those in the livable streets camp.  Here are a few splendiforous musings as she reminisced about the "old" Times Square - where visitors "had to…

  • William Lind: A Conservative Voice For Public Transportation

    Elizabeth Press
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:47 pm
    At the 2009 Rail-Volution conference in Boston, Streetfilms was able to grab a few moments with the political conservative, transit advocate, William Lind.  Lind aims to provide "liberal transit advocates" the language to build bipartisan support for public transportation (okay, just rail) in terms that conservatives can relate to. Some of Lind's arguments don't reflect our views here at Streetfilms, especially his disdain for buses (which we don't cover in this video), but he makes a thought-provoking case for transit investment. Lind argues that transit enhances national security, promotes…

  • Mayors Just Love Streetfilms!

    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:03 pm
    Today brings a double-barreled whammy of great Streetfilms news to report. First in Seattle, bike-riding campaigner Mike McGinn has pulled off a big upset to become the new Mayor-elect.  Though he brings a pro-transit, more livable city message into office, we are particularly proud that on the front page of his campaign website he featured our Streetfilm  "San Francisco: The Removal of the Embarcadero Freeway" which last time we checked a few months ago only had about half the views of the over 10K it has now.  Way to go Mayor-elect Mike! Today also brought a great note from the Active…

  • Bicycling is UP again in the Big Apple!

    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.
    9 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pm
    On the heels of 2008's unprecedented growth of 35% in commuter cycling, this year the New York City Department of Transportation measured an additional gain of 26%, putting the total 2007 to 2009 increase at a whopping 66%! Of course much of that can be attributed to NYC installing 200 miles of bike routes in the past three years, including innovative amenities such as the 8th and 9th Avenue cycletracks that separate car traffic from bikers. Safer streets encourage more people to ride, more riders encourage more people to ride, more riders on the road means cyclists are more visible. It's a…
 
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  • Electra Ticino

    Freewheel
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:04 pm
    The Electra Ticino 8-speed (latte), expected to sell for around $800. According to Chris at Electra, the latte 8-speeds will start arriving at Electra's east coast warehouse on November 20, and the denim 8-speeds (see below) are due in on December 11. Expect to see these in bike shops this spring.Electra knows how to produce practical bikes with classic style, as they proved when they put out the Dutch-inspired Amsterdam models. The Ticino 8-speed has hammered alloy fenders and bar-end brake levers. The 20-speed chestnut-colored Ticino (see below, second to last pic) looks beautiful as…

  • IRO Phoenix

    Freewheel
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:47 am
    Iro Cycle, which assembles single-speeds and fixed gears from its shop in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, has come out with the Phoenix, a relaxed geometry steel frame that is available as a three speed for $650 plus extras as they build it up for you. The frame includes mounts for two bottle cages and rack and fender mounts. It accepts 700 x 38cc tires, or 32c with fenders.Here's hoping that IRO will restore its build-a-bike application on its website so customers can play around with the design before placing an order.

  • Another Point of View

    Freewheel
    25 Oct 2009 | 11:33 am
    Many of the latest city bikes (and bikes we have focused on here) feature internal gear hubs and chainguards or chaincases. This makes it easy to hop on and ride no matter what you're wearing. However, the blogger at Planetary Gears (a Minneapolis bike shop owner) offers his view that these types of bikes are not necessarily the best option for the practical cyclist. Check it out.

  • Jenny and Willy Schwinn

    David
    1 Oct 2009 | 12:03 am
    I know this sounds like ad-copy, but really? What's not to love here.Jenny and Willy look like a winning pair. So much fun, and PRACTICAL: fenders, chaingaurds, racks, easy. Enough gears, but not too many. MSRP $399. Just like your old Schwinn, but new.JENNY. WILLY.

  • Worksman Industrial Newsboy

    Freewheel
    24 Sep 2009 | 5:49 am
    Worksman Cycles touts its Newsboy as "the most popular industrial bicycle in North America." It's currently on sale for $339, but that price does not include the baskets and other options. H/T to Tom for bringing Worksman Cycles to our attention.Worksman declares that "these Bikes are not toys... these are authentic Worksman Industrial Bicycles. Remember, choose Worksman because you want the best industrial bicycles on earth, with components that are more heavy duty than any other bicycles. Also, all Worksman Industrial Bicycles are proudly made in the USA."The Newsboy is offered in a variety…
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  • 11.19.09 Getting Dirty

    Joe Strummer
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:07 pm
    I just finished giving my cyclocross bike a well-deserved bath. The rain and my teaching schedule conspired to keep me off the bike this week. It cleared up today, so as soon as I was done with work, I suited up and headed out to SIU-E. I had intended to repeat the route I've been riding lately: taking the bike trail to Whitesides for some hill repeats, then doing some rough off-road riding on the way home. But at the last minute, I decided to change course and ride across the Tower Lake dam to the rough area around the canal. The ground was still soft and damp from all the rain we've had.

  • Aerodynamics testing

    Unit
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:27 pm
    As a PSA/Warning to all fellow Time Trialists out there, I am conducting some serious testing in regards to aerodynamics in preparation for next year! I am not fooling around anymore! I have sought the advice of an individual with some very serious credentials in regards to coefficient of drag reduction. This person has has proven himself as an authority regarding competition, speed, and triumphing through aerodynamic superiority. In a carefully designed contest that pits each contestant against all others in a contest of Aerodynamics and friction reduction, he reigned supreme. Entrants must…

  • Two-fer?

    Boz
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    I'm contemplating busting out the singlespeed cx bike for this weekend and racing not only the s/s class race, but the B race immediately afterwards. I figure if I'm looking to build some form in short order, as well as have fun what better way than to get two races in an afternoon. Besides, we're racing at the Mt. Pleasant Winery and the course is supposed to route us through the bar (yes, that's correct I said, "through the bar.") Could you find a more conducive atmosphere for suffering? I think not. So perhaps, this is the weekend to visit the pain cave twice.

  • Build it Slowly

    Mark EWERS
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pm
    This time of year - every year - my theme is: Build it slowly. Even this year, when FTP has yet to return to pre-injury levels, the workouts follow the same rhythm. I tap out the miles, one after another, logging hours and hours at somewhere in that 90% of FTP neighborhood. I really have to fight the temptation to ramp up the intensity. I want to hurry that FTP number back up into my own personal stratosphere. This year that's especially true. I want it back, and I want it back now. It's only November though. It's a long way to "the season" so for now I'm resolved to doing the miles. Cranking…

  • Calling Unit and Other Hammerheads

    g-wiz
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am
    In between deer hunting Saturday, I plan on taking a few hours to go and hammer the roads of Cole County once more. It's been awhile, and I'm jonesin for a nice hard, foaming from the mouth road ride. I should be done hunting around 9. Ready to ride at 10-11ish. Who's with me? BTW, I no longer ride the Jake on the road... Finally got me a dedicated roadie machine, a full carbon K2. It was super inexpensive, and came specked out with all Rival drivetrain. This thing is like a rocket compared to the old tank Jake. G
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  • 5 Rules to Riding a Paceline

    Levi
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:12 am
    Here’s what you need to know to successfully ride in a paceline. Close distance between riders. Don’t let gaps open up; it screws with the rhythm. No sudden movements, including hard braking (feather brakes or sit upright to slow) Stand properly, so your wheel doesn’t drift back Hold your line Don’t overlap wheels Communicate voice and hand signals (link to my hand signals article) … —— http://cyclingskills.blogspot.com/2008/07/pacelines-part-1-learning-to-ride-close.html

  • Ask Levi: Why Am I Losing Weight Instead of Gaining Muscle Mass?

    Levi
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    If you’re already skinny and start weight lifting, you probably want to gain muscle mass, not lose weight… Since I started working out, I’m losing weight instead of gaining it. Shouldn’t I be gaining muscle mass? Since I started two months ago, I went from 156 to 147. I am getting more toned, but I’m not gaining muscle mass for some reason. Is that supposed to happen, or am I doing something wrong? By the way, I eat a lot. It’s not like I don’t eat either. Thanks, Hardgainer Harvey Hi Harvey, Since I don’t know the exact details of your diet and…

  • Tested: TruBoost Honest Energy

    Levi
    9 Nov 2009 | 7:12 pm
    If you know anyone that does network marketing (MLM stuff,) one of the nutritional products they might be promoting is TruBoost Honest Energy. This is a 4oz energy shot from LifeForce International (the company behind Body Balance, Osteo Omega Care, and other health supplements.) TruBoost is claimed to “boost energy naturally” and “enhance mental clarity.” That’s nothing new. What sets this energy shot apart from the rest is that it contains no stimulants, no caffeine, is non-carbonated, and is free of artificial colors and flavors. Health, Ingredients, and…

  • The Dreaded Dropped Chain – And How To Prevent It!

    Levi
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    A dropped chain poses serious problems for all cyclists. Not only is it annoying, dropping a chain can damage your frame, especially if it is full carbon. And if it happens during a race, congratulations, you just lost! The worst part is, even if you practice shifting for years and get really good at the nuances of your bike, and you adjust the front derailleur perfectly, it still happens! So what do you do? You need to get yourself a chain catcher! A “chain catcher” (or “chain watcher” as some say) will prevent the chain from dropping off the small ring and onto the…

  • Tested: Awake Good Morning Energy Drink

    Levi
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:18 am
    While I am not one to live off crazy energy drinks, I do try them on occasion, especially if I find one that looks relatively healthy. One I tried is called Awake Good Morning Energy, which is 100% juice plus some energy ingredients. It comes in an “orange tangerine” flavor. Yes, since it is juice-based, it is very high in sugar. However, most of the sugar is naturally-occurring in the fruit juice, and there isn’t a ridiculously high amount of caffeine, taurine, or similar ingredients. That, plus the fact that I found it on sale at Big Lots for 50 cents per can, made it…
 
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  • Portland rolls out its latest for family riding

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:24 pm
    North Portland resident Joe Hagedorn rides a cargo bike from Joe Bike with his son and friends aboard.-Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) Last month, as part of the six-week Oregon Manifest event, Portland families got a chance to get up-close and personal with the latest bikes, accessories, and services to outfit the human-powered lifestyle. This Workcycles had a very stable front seat. Event organizers took over a parking lot in Northwest Portland, filled it with vendors, and closed an adjacent street so people could use it as a carfree test-riding zone. The turnout was dampened by…

  • Job of the Week

    J.R. (Intern Extraordinaire)
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:51 am
    This week’s job opportunity puts the candidate deep into the push for developing active transportation options. Are you detail oriented? Do you geek out over maps and transit schedules? Check out the BikePortland Job Listings for details on this and other gigs. Public transportation information consulting data engineer — Trillium Solutions For a complete list of available jobs, click here. If you’d like more information about the BikePortland Job Listings, contact us, or visit the Job Listings page. You can sign up for the all the latest job listings via RSS, email, or by…

  • Gordon Price on the rise of ‘motordom’ and its urban impacts

    Adams Carroll (News Intern)
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    Gordon Price addresses the crowd during his presentation yesterday.(Photos: Adams Carroll/BikePortland) About 60 people gathered in the Portland Building last night to hear professor and former Vancouver B.C. city councilor Gordon Price share his insights on transportation, land use, and urban planning. Price’s presentation, which was part of the traffic and transportation course at Portland State University, detailed the problems of auto-centric planning in North America and offered some practical solutions from Vancouver. Vancouver, a city that Price labeled…

  • River View Cemetery board rules on bike access

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:46 pm
    An issue that has been simmering since April 2006 has finally reached some resolution. The River View Cemetery Association Board of Trustees has met several times in the last few weeks to address the issue of bicycle traffic going through their property. The issue reached a boiling point in September when the cemetery installed a series of speed bumps that many felt were draconian and unduly severe (they caused several injuries). After forming a committee to look into the issue further and inviting a representative from the BTA from PBOT out to look at the roads, the non-profit’s…

  • Hey, guy from Vancouver BC, we’re listening

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pm
    Vancouver gives plenty of space and separation for people walking and biking along their waterfront. We should do the same.(Photos © J. Maus) Tonight, Portland is set to get schooled once again by the highly engaging and sharp Gordon Price from Vancouver B.C. Price is the director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University and he’s a noted thought leader on urban planning and transportation. Vancouver’s transportation network and urban form is something to admire. They’ve done a lot that we should pay attention to. For starters, according to the flyer for his talk…
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  • Mountain Bike Like a Cheetah

    trek7k
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:39 am
    I once asked a friend why he thought horses were so spooked by mountain bikes and he said it was because mountain bikers look like predatory jungle cats running through the woods. That image has always stuck with me, particularly when riding tight, twisting singletrack that requires cat-like reflexes. Now a designer in Argentina has taken that idea to the next level, designing a mountain trike called the Pardo from the Spanish word for cheetah. The rider lies on the Pardo face forward and pumps his legs to propel the thing down the trail (see the diagram below). Aside from the sensation of…

  • Trail Building How-To: Choosing Your Line Part I

    Bob_the_Builder
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:31 am
    Last week I wrote about locating and planning for a new MTB trail and this is a continuation of that article. Click here to go back and get caught up. Walk the Area Walking the site is integral to choosing a line for your new mountain bike trail. Walking will help you decide which areas are most suitable and will help you see topography and land makeup at a closer scale. Look for natural features such as rock gardens, ridges, and humps. These features are useful for building technical sections, jumps, rollers, and berms and the best trails link these types natural features together. Take your…

  • Study Shows Viagra Enhances Cyclists Performance at Altitude

    trek7k
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:53 am
    So this is actually an old study (2006) but I just read some commentary about this over on seriousrunning.com this week. Apparently cyclists who took Viagra as part of a study increased performance (cycling, that is) by up to 45% at high altitudes. Not everyone in the study showed signs of improvement but for those who did it sounds like it was pretty significant. It’s interesting to note that the altitudes we’re talking about here - above 12,700 feet - are pretty extreme. Couple that with the fact that the study found no boost at sea level and it’s sorta questionable…

  • Formula MTB Brakes: The New 2010 RX Reviewed

    element22
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:37 pm
    Formula started producing motorcycle brakes and wheels in 1987. By 1993 they were the first to produce and distribute a disc braking systems for mountain bikes and they’ve been refining their MTB products ever since. The Formula RX brake set is the perfect example of that commitment. Borrowing technology from Formula’s top dog THE ONE and R1 brake sets, the RX is a pared down, less expensive alternative(MSRP from about $189.00 each). The first thing you’ll notice is the RX calipers are not forged like THE ONE and R1 calipers and the RX features a master cylinder with a…

  • Singletracks MTB Jersey Update

    trek7k
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:49 pm
    Just wanted to give an update for those who are still on the fence about ordering a jersey. We’re super close to making our minimum on the DH jerseys and we’re about halfway on the SS jersey. If you’re thinking about getting one, now is the time to do it - otherwise you may miss out. Orders received before the end of the week will also receive a 1-year singletracks Pro membership (value: $29.99). The price for each jersey is $55 which is just barely above cost and proceeds (if any) will go to IMBA. Check here for more info on the jersey and how to order. Related…
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  • 2009 Racing in da Books

    Darren
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm
    Another year of racing is in the books.  The sad part is I had to sit out the last race due to a broke bike (rear shock).  That is Mt Biking, you never know what will happen.  The highlights from this year’s season: I competed in 8 races, I had a 4th place podium at the Gardner [...]

  • The Trans-Sylvania Epic

    Rish
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:33 am
    The Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic is held in my neck of woods in State College, PA. I’ll tell you this Pennsylvania offers some of the best mountain biking on the east coast. “Bring The Rukus” 7 Days of Pure Mountain Biking Bliss in Central PA. All the oxygen you could want. And a pretty easy drive…for all you easterners at least! Official [...]

  • Evomo iPhone Style

    Darren
    11 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm
    Well couple of months ago I was reading the current issue of Mt Bike Action (like who doesn’t).  And I came across an ad for a custom iPhone case that is heavy duty.  Well I checked it out on thier website and it was pretty cool.  And the best part is you can customize the [...]

  • Evomo Rider Profile: Joseph Allison

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pm
    Joseph Allison is one Evomo's latest loyal fans and found about Evomo on Pinkbike.com. He runs a 2008 specialized demo 8 with Fox 40's crossmax SX wheels, RaceFace bar/stem sram drivetrain and minion/ Michelin mud 3's For wet weather. Would you believe that Joseph loves having different painted frames each season. Thats pretty trick.

  • Crazy Old man strength = 1st place single speed

    Travis
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:19 am
    So the depend bibs wearing, alzhiemer’s addled, overweight, about to break his hip senior citizen wins one for the Empire. As can be attested to by Darren, the Estrella race coarse is a biznatch because of the ridiculous amounts of large and middle sized loose rocks waiting to toss you ass over tea kettle. Add [...]
 
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  • Happy Birthday to Priscilla!

    RL Policar
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:22 am
    Today is Priscilla’s birthday! I would like to take a few moments to share about Priscilla. I’m am very grateful to be married to her. Not only is she a fantastic mountain bike rider/racer, but she’s also an amazing wife. She’s given me 3 beautiful daughters in which all 3 has some of her characteristics. Such as her sense of humor, gentleness and of course her beauty. I’ve really appreciated our times together on the trail. It’s such a great experience to have her next to you while riding. Well in my case, she’s so fast that she’s in front of…

  • 18th Annual Southridge Challenge Final race of 2009

    RL Policar
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:45 am
    This weekend is our final race of 2009 with Southridge. Donny Jackson and his crew have done an incredible job in providing an awesome venue, atmosphere and professionalism that is way better than any other race organization I’ve ever seen. Races will be held on Saturday for XC and Super D. Then Sunday will be DH, a 1 run format. Through out the year, you accumulate points for the races you’ve entered. Some of our racers have already locked in their positions to earn a championship for 2009. But for others, its a close race. Joe Solancho is planning on dominating his field in…

  • Good times

    RL Policar
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:42 am
    Sunday evening I invited some of our biking friends over to our home to enjoy some food, beer and cake. Yes, cake. We were basically celebrating Joe, Moe and Priscilla’s birthday. We had tons of pizza, wings, and beer. Dan Burdett’s wife, Becca, made these amazing Kahlua KupKakes that were out of this world! I must had 3 of them…hehe Becca, Dan, Moe, Priscilla, Animal(with his lunch in his hand), Joe and Gabe. Mrs. Animal, Animal and Gabe “Thunda” Preda. mmm cake It was great to have Moe with us. He’s been sidelined by a dumb shoulder surgery. The guy was…

  • More Thoughts on the Ergon GA1

    Jeremy Yang
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:18 pm
    Ergon GA1 in Team colors I got a chance to put the Ergon GA1 grips on my bike for the last couple of months. The GA1’s are a bit different from the normal Ergon grips that everyone knows. Rather than having a flat area for you to rest your palm on, thereby increase more palm/grip interface, the GA1 has a slight oval shape to it which tucks inside your hand and thereby increasing palm/grip interface over the normal round grip. Since RL did a full review on these grips before, I thought I’d just add my experience with them. I’ve found the GA1’s shape to be very easy to…

  • Sette Ace at the MtnBikeRiders.com HQ

    RL Policar
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:24 pm
    We just received the Sette Ace to give it a quick review. MSRP:$999 Check out the SPECS. It boasts a list of parts such as SRAM X7, Avid Juicy, Truvativ, Mavic and much more. scheck it out mang, POPLOC, but in all honesty, I like this pop-lock better. FREE Shipping on All Orders over $75 at DirectBicycleParts.com
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  • Freeride Friday

    sicklines
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am
    Every Friday we will post a few videos for you to look at that we’ve found on the Internet that are fun to watch (especially if you’re bored at work). If you have any suggestions, or have a cool video to share feel free to drop us an email. Winterpark - Mountain Goat Trail Hafjellbikepark 2009 Morzine 2008 Previous Freeride Friday Videos

  • SickLines - FaceBook - Twitter - Newsletter - RSS Feeds

    sicklines
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:25 am
    Get Connected: If you’ve missed it, in our left hand sidebar we have a “Get Connected” section.  It is for those who’d like to get connected with Sick Lines via other popular web portals. We update our Facebook profile from time to time with spy shots (and videos) of upcoming article pictures as well as tag event pictures. You can also sign up for our Newsletter and RSS feeds or follow us via Twitter. Get Connected Facebook Newsletter RSS Feeds Twitter

  • Review: VHoldR ContourHD 1080P

    sicklines
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:04 pm
    We got a hold of a VHoldR ContourHD 1080P helmet camera to check out for a short while. Here’s a quick run-through of our thoughts on it.  YouTube also announced that they’ll be going to 1080p this week as well, so these 1080p cameras just became more viable for consumers to purchase.  Looking to learn more about this tiny (34mm x 53mm x 95mm) 4.3oz HD POV camera? See inside! side profile | credit: PointofViewCameras.com The VHoldR ContourHD 1080p has a lot to offer POV camera enthusiasts.  At $329.00, The Contour 1080p looks nearly identical to the ContourHD (720p) version but…

  • Transition Bikes is looking for 2010 athletes - Apply for Sponsorhip

    sicklines
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pm
    Looking to be sponsored by Transition Bicycle Company in 2010? Now is the time! For 2010, they have separated their sponsorship program into two segments, Race or Freeride. “We are dedicated to our riders, and want to provide the best support possible to our representatives. Isolating these two disciplines is a progression in the commitment we have to our riders.” Details inside. If you feel you have what it takes, Transition would like to help you achieve your goals for 2010 and beyond. You can submit the online application on the sponsorship page of the Transition website. Or…

  • Review: Vio POV 1.5 - Helmet Camera

    sicklines
    16 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    VIO is no stranger to making helmet cameras systems and when they announced they’d be making one for mountain bikes, everyone took notice.  Their designs are typically based on a small form factor that is rugged and  easily wearable, along with a bevy of mount options.  Their products are engineered to perform in challenging environments. The latest rendition from VIO is their POV 1.5 system.   Read the details inside. “The POV.1.5 is a fully integrated point-of-view (POV) video system that’s waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The system includes a mountable…
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  • Three is a Magic Number

    VeloLoser
    9 Nov 2009 | 6:09 am
    My third go at racing marked the first time I actually managed to show up with enough time to properly warm up and prepare.I went to sleep at a reasonable hour on Saturday night, with my race bag packed and ready to and the coffee maker set to greet me with a freshly brewed pot when I awoke at 6 am. I ate a small bowl of oatmeal, took my vitamins, and had a few cups of coffee before heading to Richmond Park in Grand Rapids in time to arrive at least one and half hours before the race was scheduled to begin. During the drive, I sipped about 20 ounces of a sport drink I hadn’t tried before:…

  • Cyclocross Dressing

    VeloLoser
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am
    Kisscross - Richmond Park - November 1, 2009 (fotoman311) He also raced in the dress. Share This

  • The Tunnel and the Wall of Grass: Mad Anthony CX 2009

    VeloLoser
    24 Oct 2009 | 5:29 pm
    Two weeks after my first attempt at racing, I set out for Detroit's historic Fort Wayne to give it another go. I wasn't going to be able to make Kisscross this time around, and the unique setting of Mad Anthony CX made it hard to pass up - and the perfect race for the family. The day's events started with a 9am 'cross clinic, but that would leave only 30 minutes between the end of the clinic and the beginning of the C race, so I decided that time would be better spent getting warmed up and familiar with the course before the race started. I started the day with a big bowl of oatmeal, along…

  • Lungbuster CX Sunday at Old Maybury Sanatorium

    VeloLoser
    20 Oct 2009 | 9:43 am
    Note: I wasn't able to make it to Lungbuster, but it looks like I missed a good race. From the photos I've seen it looks like it was pretty amazing. If you were there and would be willing to post a race report please contact me. I'm especially interested in a beginner or back of the field perspective, but if you landed a podium spot and would like to gloat, that's fine too. On Sunday October 22, Midwest Cycling Group will follow up the excellent Mad Anthony CX at historic Fort Wayne in Detroit with another unique race - Lungbuster CX. Sunday's race will take place on the grounds of an old…

  • Mad Anthony CX Video

    VeloLoser
    19 Oct 2009 | 7:29 am
    Had a blast at Mad Anthony on Saturday. It was a tough course in a very unique setting. I'll have a race report soon, but in the meantime, here's a great video made by MattMtb1. Share This
 
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  • catch up/"rest" day

    steve garro
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:38 am
    i got Jack's 650B front triangle all tacked up. it will be a damn cool scoot - a 650B x 110mm travel "Lefty" fork. seat tube assembly. it surprises me just how much work there is in this seemingly simple start to a bicycle. tacking - an art unto its self!man, taking a day off from metal work today, i have to knock out some parts quotes, figure out my taxes, talk to clients, build some wheels, order parts.........quite the "day off", huh? it all just comes with wearing all the hats as a solo business owner/craftsman. gotta get organised & then back at Jack's frame tomorrow - Steve.

  • Anthony's frame/ Denise's frame - right back into it!

    steve garro
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:09 am
    Denise's frame is done - sorry for zero build pics, Denise doesn't care much how they are built, she just wants to ride them........... Sometimes shop helper Barry QC'ing Anthony's frame. Damn - that's badass! way classic "racing panels" smooooth on both Spectrum & My accounts. sweet seat tube junction. the spine of the bicycle. topside showing the pin striping on the top of the toptube & the special Coconino "C" on the seat tube panel. tight work, yo!well, back at it full tilt. doing some tweaks on Jacks 650B/Lefty plans & jumping in with that, and then: Marzoff's bike {i hope -…

  • Back from the Grand Canyon!

    steve garro
    14 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pm
    Yes, fun was had by all! thanks to everyone on the trip, you were all just the best, what fun we had!! i edited my pics down to 962 {!} but some great ones are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/coconinocycles/GrandCanyon2009# go for "slideshow." just trying to organise from being in the wilderness on the water for sixteen days. but, back at it tomorrow polishing Denise's new 650B all down. enjoy the pics! Steve.

  • last post for awhile - we are gone until Nov. 15th. Denise's new 650B/thanks for the Coconino action photos!!

    steve garro
    26 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am
    Here id Denise's new 650B single speed. she already has a 650B and loves the wheel size but wants one with front suspension as she has been riding fully rigid for a few years now. it's going to have an 80mm travel Fox 29er fork. all brazed up! reason for celebration! Denise will have four Coconinos fully operational - a 26" MTB, a 700c commuter, a 650B rigid MTB and a front suspension 650B MTB.random shop shot - seat stay brace manufacture. this is what 20 pounds of brass rod looks like. i am making myself a "river foot" for rafting. here i am bonding on a grippy sole made from a worn out…

  • new bikes & fall colors.

    steve garro
    22 Oct 2009 | 4:18 pm
    Robert's bike looks really nice........ this baby is going to Chattanooga, TN. to carve some Appalachian singletrack.Mr. Moots left here a little happier then when he showed up! i got out for a blustery ride with Denise. it was nice to be in the trees in between two trips that will be largely rock. fall always feels too short. Sally forges ahead on some damn nice trail. it was like a billion little ornaments. some trees were just on fire. that's all for now - quite the colorful post. more later on Denise's new 650B i'm sneaking in before we go on our trip on the 28th. Steve.
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  • I don't pay road tax [8]

    Buffalo Bill
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:13 am
    A common gripe against cyclists is that we don’t pay road tax, aren’t insured (actually I am through my memberships of the CTC and Audax UK) and don’t have to pass a cycling test...

  • London courier appreciation day, Thursday 26th November [2]

    Buffalo Bill
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:22 pm
    The London Courier Emergency Fund, which is the organisation that helps out couriers who have been injured whilst working, is promoting a courier appreciation day on 26th November. They will be...

  • Action movie with messenger as central character [28]

    Buffalo Bill
    15 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm
    Movie blogs report that a new action movie is planned, in which the central character will be a bicycle messenger. The plot sounds a bit like Diva, a french film which turns on two tapes in the...

  • Daily Mail attacks cyclists, Jenny Jones says write to your MLA [3]

    Buffalo Bill
    9 Nov 2009 | 10:35 pm
    As the CTC said yesterday ‘it must be Monday morning as the Daily Mail is talking about cyclists jumping red lights’. The Mail’s story picks up on various comments made about...

  • Win a copy of Fixed book [5]

    Buffalo Bill
    9 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm
    Fixed, a book about ‘global fixed-gear culture’, is out this month. There’s pics and words and all that sort of booky stuff. You can check out what the book looks like over...
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  • 10 Fantastic World Records With Bicycles

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am
    So many different feats have been achieved by humans with bicycles over the years. Some of them (a handful actually), recognized by the Guinness Book Of World Records, have been collected by me today and posted here for your viewing.Can you blast away loosely held limits and challenge these individuals for one of the most coveted recognitions around? Enjoy...1. Largest Bicycle ParadeVolvic Taiwan, Da Jia Jenn Lann Temple and Taichung County Government together organized an event that broke the record for the largest bicycle parade on March 1, 2008. A total of 2,152 bicyclists participated in…

  • Design Case Study : Pedal Powered Canyon Transporter

    17 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pm
    I appreciate projects that are simple, can actually be made using novel technologies and which really work well for the task at hand. Among them are those that try and see if pedal power can be applied in any fashion to solving practical problems, however outrageous they maybe. And there should be solid reasons behind choosing pedal power.Now PlasmaCAM Cutting Systems is a Colorado based company that markets an automated CNC cutter. This is a robotic cutting tool which is touted as being more versatile and more accurate than a plasma torch, achieving metal cutting accuracies as high as plus…

  • The Optics Of Bicycle Reflectors

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:13 pm
    The humble bicycle reflector works on the principle of corner cube retro-reflection. Incident light bounces off the orthogonally placed, reflective plastic surfaces and emerges in the opposite direction, parallel to the incident ray. Its totally and internally reflected. I have shown this for you in the following image. Additionally, you can play around with this cool applet from a Taiwanese education website to simulate corner reflection. I call it humble because it is cheap and sustainable. Think about it. You hardly need an external power source to make this thing work. As long its clean…

  • DIY Electronic Shifting Bicycle Part II

    10 Nov 2009 | 5:29 pm
    Hi folks. Here's little more background behind what was shown in Part I.Norbert Ladenburger hails from Schwäbisch Gmünd, a little town near Stuttgart at the northern foot of the Swabian Jura Mountains. By trade, he's a goldsmith and owns a small factory there. While one of his big hobbies is building full size kitplanes from America and flying his own machines, Norbert loves getting his hands dirty with bicycles.The idea of building a DIY electronic shifting bicycle started in 2007 when his son was unemployed. So they conjured up this plan to keep them both busy with something. But then his…

  • Homemade Electronic Shifting Bicycle From Germany - Part I

    9 Nov 2009 | 7:32 pm
    Here's a toast to cheap.Rumor has it that this German person named 'Norbert' made this rig under 50 euros (ha!). Not only did he make all the servomotor associated shifting mechanism himself, he also built the aero bike from bottom up including the wheels.Pay close attention to this servo setup. Here are the pics, obtained from WW Forum. Credits to you guys out there.What looks to be an 8 speed Dura Ace rear derailleur combined with a servomotor!Norbert. One question. When will you start your cycling company? :)Please read about how he made this setup in Part II.* * *
 
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  • Tweed Ride Comes To DC

    spokesman
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:59 pm
    A great thing about cycling is that there are all types of rides for different riders.  On any given weekend in D.C. Potomac Pedalers has rides ranging from D through AA, triathlon clubs hammer out miles, social biking clubs have leisurely rides, racing clubs do high speed pace lines in the Rock Creek Park, bike shops and coffee shops throughout the region organize rides for people who think they are racers, fixed gear riders and messengers hit the road on their homemade brake-less contraptions and now added to this list will be the DC Tweed Ride.  As the NY Times stated “The Tweed…

  • LeMond Bicycles Sizing Chart

    spokesman
    27 Sep 2009 | 9:39 pm
    Since Lemond Cycling and Trek have been fighting,  I noticed that the Lemond website has disappeared.  As with most bicycle company websites, the site had historical information on models from previous years.  This information was especially helpful when buying a used bicycle because you could look up the specifications and components of models from the past.  I have posted a copy of the sizing chart for the Lemond spine design models because it may be useful those buying a used Lemond.  The spine design bikes  have the top tube, seat tube and seat stays made of carbon fiber and the…

  • The Gu Package Flat Tire

    spokesman
    19 Sep 2009 | 7:32 pm
    While riding in the Nation’s Triathlon, I noticed a large number of empty Gu packages and other discarded gel wrappers on the course.   They were thrown out by triathletes who chose not to put the wrapper back in their jersey pocket or bag after eating the gu. THESE WRAPPERS CAN CAUSE FLATS.   Out of consideration for your fellow athletes, you should not discard the wrapper on the road.  The gu or gel is sticky and will adhere to a tire that runs over it.  Then the sticky spot on the tire will start to accumulate dirt, road grime, glass shards, thorns or other things that can work…

  • 20,000 Miles And Counting

    spokesman
    16 Sep 2009 | 8:58 pm
    I reached an important cycling milestone this weekend.  I have bicycled 20,000 miles in my lifetime.  Although I bicycled as a child, these are miles that I have bicycled as an adult.  I took up cycling several years after I graduated college and within 2 years, I began to ride at least 1000 miles per year. The 20,000 miles include supported tours (Holland, Alaska, Ireland, Italy, the Canadian Rockies), several state tours and 7 self supported tours with college friends. I reached the 20,000 mile milestone on the bicycle segment of the Nation’s Triathlon this past weekend.  I was…

  • A Follow-up On Alice Swanson

    spokesman
    13 Sep 2009 | 7:51 pm
    Alice Swanson was a 22 year old that was killed in a bicycle accident in July 2008.  I wrote about her in several previous posts including one at the time of the accident, another with a tribute video of her ghost bike and one with some reflections on the ghost bike after 1 year.   I am writing again because the DC Government recently removed the Ghost Bike that was dedicated to Alice.  They thought that the bike had been there long enough and people would not mind if it was removed.  They were wrong.  Soon after the original Ghost Bike was removed, a group of people placed 22 new…
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  • What a saddle adjustment can do to a 70.3 time!

    kgsbikes
    14 Nov 2009 | 9:54 am
    I had an emergency call from my friends Mark and Julie Crosno last week as something had changed on her bike setup. I cleared my calendar and drove to Houston the next day as Julie was distraught, this close to the Ironman 70.3 Worlds in Clearwater. I wrote about this in the Ezine last week. Well, [...]Post from: KGS Bikes BlogWhat a saddle adjustment can do to a 70.3 time!

  • Ciamillo/Zero Gravity chooses KGS Bikes for Elite 50

    kgsbikes
    12 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pm
    In the land of brake calipers, the big manufacturers, Campagnolo, Sram and Shimano all make great brakes, but there are some small companies trying to wrestle market share by doing a better job at stopping with style. I have always liked the Zero Gravity brakes and liked them even more with improvements that came year [...]Post from: KGS Bikes BlogCiamillo/Zero Gravity chooses KGS Bikes for Elite 50

  • Reply from Topolino from our BikeTech post in Ezine

    kgsbikes
    7 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am
    I had written a short BikeTech post in our last Ezine answering a question regarding my opinion of the best triathlon wheels. I incorrectly stated the weights of the Topolino VX4.0 wheels and wanted to correct this by sharing an email from Geoffrey Falkner at Topolino: Kevin, thanks for the support and testimonial. Our VX4.0 are only [...]Post from: KGS Bikes BlogReply from Topolino from our BikeTech post in Ezine

  • Do you train in the rain or the dark?

    kgsbikes
    25 Sep 2009 | 2:33 pm
    Now that fall is upon us I hear many people discussing their training options and the range is quite large! Some say they will ride outside even if it is dark or rainy. I call this the Belgian approach, because the weather over there is so wet and cold. Many others switch to spin bikes [...]Post from: KGS Bikes BlogDo you train in the rain or the dark?

  • Why does a triathlete need a road bike?

    kgsbikes
    17 Sep 2009 | 4:28 am
    Does a triathlete need a road bike? Well, of course not! You don’t “need” anything more than a bicycle to be a triathlete. If you are wanting to really improve your triathlon times, however, a good road bicycle is quite important. Taking the often used phrase I learned from an automobile racer, “The best you [...]Post from: KGS Bikes BlogWhy does a triathlete need a road bike?
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  • Coaching ... Why ?

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:41 am
     Why have a coach ? Today let's look at some of the possible reasons to look at coaching and also some of the opinions of a few of the most knowledgeable, successful and experienced coaches around. There are many reasons people may look into coaching, including:        - For direction and expertise in preparation for a certain goal or performance this may be early in a career, early in a new competitive focus or after several attempts at a goal that have fallen short of desired.       - To quickly become competent in a sport or…

  • Workouts of the Week November 17 2009

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:36 am
    Compare to Sunday, December 28, 2008 This was our first Workout of the week back in late 2008! Almost a year of workouts ... thats 56 x 2 workouts a week ... just for you! Feel free to post questions as needed. 1) Steve's 5 rounds for time of: (post time to comments) Run 400 meters 10x 1 burpee - 1 pullup - 1 knees to elbows ** the knees to elbows is hanging from a bar...like pullup in straight arm position...and raising your knees up to touch your elbows without swinging... 2) Peter's (post how you used workout to comments ... ie. Warmup/Recovery day/maximize trainer time etc. ) 4 Rounds of:…

  • The Infamous Stitch in the Side

    16 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm
     Many times we will hear of clients and friends going out for runs and getting a 'stitch' or cramp in the side. This can occur, as with any cramp, for many reasons ... there is no simple reason for cramping but the stitch in the side often can be combated relatively easy. The most common reason for the Side Stitch is breathing too shallow, which is very common for unexperienced runners. Many athletes will find occurrence of the stitch decreases as they run more, and they consequently improve core strength, regulate their breathing, improve their stride and personalize their nutrition…

  • Remember to Push your Comfort Level and Try New things !

    13 Nov 2009 | 6:48 am
    Courtesy the Watsons  Even though Racing Season may be over for now remember to push yourself Daily A few of our athletes used local cross races to try out the sport ... Even though they just had Mountain bikes Find out what scares you ... Ask why ? What's the worst that can happen ? And give it your best !   www.SteveNeal.ca Share on Facebook Idea for a topic ? Post a comment/question and we will be sure to address it !

  • Getting the Whole Grain ?

    12 Nov 2009 | 7:03 am
    When discussing nutrition with clients we often find a high consumption of carbohydrates. This is not a horrible thing for most endurance athletes especially during high intensity training blocks or race blocks but regardless of the season choosing the right types of carbohydrates makes a big difference in general health, if not performance.  While dietary strategies involving lower carbs and more natural carbohydrate sources are catching on, most endurance athletes still turn to grains (bread, pasta, cereals etc.)  The first question after we suggest choosing better bread products…
 
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  • I will beat my ass today, to kick yours tomorrow.

    Mike
    14 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    VideoThis is what I awoke to today, winter on the Colorado Front Range. So far it has not been so... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.

  • Colorado High School Cycling League Fundraising Kickoff Ride - Success!

    CogSnob
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pm
    The inaugural Bacaro Fundraising Ride to help fund the Colorado High School Cycling League kicked-off from Boulder's Bacaro Restaurant last... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.

  • The Output Of My Experience With Spyns

    CogSnob
    22 Oct 2009 | 8:36 pm
    Many of you reading this blog may have noticed my personal crusade to help others avoid the experience I... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.

  • Selecting a Tour Company: 10 Tips You Need To Know

    CogSnob
    30 Sep 2009 | 8:41 pm
    This past July I was fortunate enough to be able to take the time out and head to France and... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.

  • Reviewed: Giro Lusso Gloves

    cluster
    3 Sep 2009 | 8:24 am
    It wasn't that long ago when I thought of gloves as a yearly-renewal purchase...a kind of inauguration of the summer... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.
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  • Mr consistency Tim Johnson

    lyne
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm
    Hot and cold, those words or similar were uttered many times while describing  Tim Johnson’s weekend at the USGP Mercy City Cup  but Johnson doesn’t see it that way. “I got second... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Transfer-o-rama, the women’s edition

    lyne
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:28 am
    More than time to work on the women’s transfer-o-rama.  A quick recap on news and information on the women’s teams for next year. Only one team has applied for the UCI Continental status... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Hump Day News: USAC Cross Standings, BMC, Landis, Rock

    lyne
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pm
    Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) and Maureen Bruno-Roy (MM Racing/Seven) lead the USAC Cyclocross rankings after 30 events. News from BMC team, Grand Prix cycliste ProTour Montreal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Catching up with Ryan Trebon

    lyne
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    In a fierce competition where the leader’s jersey has changed shoulders at almost every race, KONA’s Ryan Trebon re-took the lead in the USGP with a 26-point advantage on his closest... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Yannick Eckmann sweeps Mercer and takes over USGP lead

    lyne
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    We have a new leader in the very tight race in the Men's Jr 17-18 series of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross. Young Yannick Eckmann (Clif Bar Development Team) discovered that he loves the mud at this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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  • Did you know? Bell’s Fast Facts Fridays

    Bell Sports
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:33 am
    Exercise is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as is a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and more. This week’s Fast Facts Friday is for all the “foodies” out there. What we put into our bodies is just as important as what we do to build muscle, stay toned and increase endurance. We spend hours in the gym, compete in marathons and triathlons, join various sports leagues, and – among partaking in other physical activities – ride bikes! But what good is all the exercise if we don’t eat right? To make you more aware of your diet and help you get in tip-top shape, here are some…

  • Like Bicycling, a Good Quote Never Gets Old

    Bell Sports
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:02 pm
    “Life is like a box of…” Bicycles? Ok, so clearly that doesn’t make sense – it’s chocolate! And according to Forrest Gump, you never know what you’re going to get. Well, with this post you do – you’re getting bicycle quotes! Unlike a quote around a box of bicycles, there are many quotes out there that do make sense in relation to bicycling. Listed below are a few of our favorite quotes about cycling from some of the world’s most famous writers, theorists/physicists, activists, musicians and more! • “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep…

  • Week in Review: Bicycle News & Opinions from Around the World

    Bell Sports
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pm
    Well, your bike wheels have been a turnin’ and the news has been eating it up! From bike-law-breaking mayors to around-the-world travelers, last week’s features were out of this bike-world! Here are some of the top stories that made headlines this past week: • November 8, 2009: Congrats! The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame recently welcomed Richard Cortright, Phyllis Harmon, Clayton John and Nelson Vails to the esteemed organization. Four cycling icons inducted into US Bicycling Hall of Fame (James Raia, Examiner) • November 10, 2009: Keep it up New Yorkers! Woo! Bicycling in New York…

  • Did you know? Bell’s Fast Facts Fridays

    Bell Sports
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pm
    In the United States, Veteran’s Day takes place on November 11 every year and serves as a federal holiday in remembrance and observance of our troops. Well, in honor of the all the brave US soldiers who have served, fought and dedicated themselves to defending our freedom, we would like to dedicate today’s post to saying “Thank You” to our men and women in the armed forces. Seeing as we’re in the helmet manufacturing business, we thought – what would be a more fitting way to show our gratitude than to highlight the military by providing some insight and historical context about…

  • The Necessity of Skiing & Snowboarding With a Helmet

    Bell Sports
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am
    With flakes of snow already accumulating on mountain tops at ski resorts across the world (Mt. Baker, Washington received two feet of snow this week, and Boreal broke a personal record by opening earlier than ever in the resort’s history – Oct. 9, 2009!) we at Bell Sports thought it necessary to address the issue of helmets and safety on the slopes. Issue? Well, there’s not so much of a helmet issue amongst skiers and snowboarders as there is a need for helmet awareness and acceptance. Many skiers and snowboarders do wear helmets, however the majority still do not. One trend we’ve…
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  • Three is a Magic Number

    VeloLoser
    9 Nov 2009 | 6:09 am
    My third go at racing marked the first time I actually managed to show up with enough time to properly warm up and prepare.I went to sleep at a reasonable hour on Saturday night, with my race bag packed and ready to and the coffee maker set to greet me with a freshly brewed pot when I awoke at 6 am. I ate a small bowl of oatmeal, took my vitamins, and had a few cups of coffee before heading to Richmond Park in Grand Rapids in time to arrive at least one and half hours before the race was scheduled to begin. During the drive, I sipped about 20 ounces of a sport drink I hadn’t tried before:…

  • Cyclocross Dressing

    VeloLoser
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am
    Kisscross - Richmond Park - November 1, 2009 (fotoman311) He also raced in the dress. Share This

  • The Tunnel and the Wall of Grass: Mad Anthony CX 2009

    VeloLoser
    24 Oct 2009 | 5:29 pm
    Two weeks after my first attempt at racing, I set out for Detroit's historic Fort Wayne to give it another go. I wasn't going to be able to make Kisscross this time around, and the unique setting of Mad Anthony CX made it hard to pass up - and the perfect race for the family. The day's events started with a 9am 'cross clinic, but that would leave only 30 minutes between the end of the clinic and the beginning of the C race, so I decided that time would be better spent getting warmed up and familiar with the course before the race started. I started the day with a big bowl of oatmeal, along…

  • Lungbuster CX Sunday at Old Maybury Sanatorium

    VeloLoser
    20 Oct 2009 | 9:43 am
    Note: I wasn't able to make it to Lungbuster, but it looks like I missed a good race. From the photos I've seen it looks like it was pretty amazing. If you were there and would be willing to post a race report please contact me. I'm especially interested in a beginner or back of the field perspective, but if you landed a podium spot and would like to gloat, that's fine too. On Sunday October 22, Midwest Cycling Group will follow up the excellent Mad Anthony CX at historic Fort Wayne in Detroit with another unique race - Lungbuster CX. Sunday's race will take place on the grounds of an old…

  • Mad Anthony CX Video

    VeloLoser
    19 Oct 2009 | 7:29 am
    Had a blast at Mad Anthony on Saturday. It was a tough course in a very unique setting. I'll have a race report soon, but in the meantime, here's a great video made by MattMtb1. Share This
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  • Photos of the Week

    Mike J
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    Sometimes a series of pictures say it all.Tomorrow night is our family's 7th annual pie night. Last year we had well over 70 people attend. I'm really looking forward to some serious carbo loading. Have a great weekend!

  • Interval Training Part 2

    Mike J
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm
    Yesterday I wrote about the love/hate relationship that I have with intervals and promised that I would share with you some of the more scientific information that I found on the subject. I know that you would be really disappointed if I didn’t follow through so here goes. A majority of the useful information that found was taken from the Cycling Performance Tips website at the following URL http://www.cptips.com/intervl.htm. This is a great website. There’s nothing flashy about it at all. Just a bunch of information about cycling and the science behind it. If you’ve got a minute you…

  • Interval Training

    Mike J
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    A number of years ago we purchased a returned trainer from the basement of REI. When we got it home we noticed that there was a Chris Carmichael DVD included in the box. Well, being the good cyclists that we are after a month or so we pulled the DVD out and watched it while we did a trainer ride. This was our first introduction to the world of intervals and it wasn’t pretty. Honestly, this was probably the closest I’ve ever come to throwing up while riding but the funny thing is we kept riding to this DVD. Why? Beats me. My dad tells a story of a guy who was hitting himself in the head…

  • Increasing Pedal Cadence without the Heart Rate

    Mike J
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    This winter I’ve been trying to smooth out my pedal stroke to gain more efficiency and I’m also trying to increase my pedal cadence. Smoothing out my pedal stroke is going really well in fact by spring I may not be pedaling squares anymore. They may be squares with rounded off corners but they won’t be squares. I’m well on my way there. Increasing my cadence isn’t going so well. Here’s the rub. I can increase my cadence in an easy gear no problem but when I do this my heart rate climbs at least 10 bpm or more. In my mind this seems strange. If I pedal in a tougher gear with lower…

  • New Trainer Material

    Mike J
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pm
    The following takes place between X:00 A.M. and X:00 A.M. on the day of the California presidential primary. Events occur in real time.Do you recognize this opening line?It’s the opening line for the TV series 24. I’m not much of a TV watcher so the most I knew about it was that it was on Fox. That was until last May. Last May when I rode the 100 miles of Nowhere trainer century I watched the first 6 episodes of the first season in a row. This show is so captivating that it really helped to get my mind off of the fact that I was riding 100 miles on a trainer in my family room at 5am on a…
 
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