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    Google News: Tour de France

  • Landis 17th in New Zealand road race - ESPN

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    3 News NZLandis 17th in New Zealand road raceESPNHe finished the stage in 40th place, 2:51 behind Romain Fondard of France. After Landis won the 2006 Tour de France, he was disqualified and banned for two Floyd Landis 17th in New Zealand road raceeTaiwan NewsLandis 11 minutes, 56 seconds off leadESPNall 68 news articles »

  • Evans confirmed for Tour Down Under with Armstrong - ESPN

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    Brisbane TimesEvans confirmed for Tour Down Under with ArmstrongESPNAP ADELAIDE, Australia -- World road race champion Cadel Evans will join seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in January's Tour Down Under. Evans confident of Tour de France wildcardABC OnlineA conversation with ... Team BMC's Jim OchowiczVeloNewsAnother Great Tour For EvansPezCycling NewsAFP -Herald Sunall 97 news articles »

  • FACTBOX: World Anti-Doping Agency - Reuters

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    WSAUFACTBOX: World Anti-Doping AgencyReuters* 1998 - Tour de France doping scandal leads to the first World Conference on Doping in Sport in 1999, where the resulting Lausanne Declaration calls for Pound proud of wada's achievementsReuters CanadaWinning in a bottle: it's chemistryBusiness Dayall 58 news articles »

  • Armstrong's Tour de France Bikes Fetch $1.3 Million at Auction - Bloomberg

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    Cycling WeeklyArmstrong's Tour de France Bikes Fetch $1.3 Million at AuctionBloomberg3 (Bloomberg) -- Seven bicycles used by Lance Armstrong in his comeback season for July's Tour de France fetched $1.3 million at an auction to raise money Lance Armstrong auctions old bikes: raises 1.3 million for LIVESTRONGExaminer.com"It's About the Bike" Auction Raises $1.25 Million for CancerSYS-CON Media (press release)Armstrong's Damien Hirst bike fetches half millionCycling WeeklyVeloNation -BikeRadar.com -road.ccall 26 news articles »

  • Sports Briefing | Cycling Tour De France Will Startin Netherlands Next Year - New York Times

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    BBC SportSports Briefing | Cycling Tour De France Will Startin Netherlands Next YearNew York TimesBy AP The 2010 Tour de France course was announced, and Lance Armstrong said he considered it tough because of cobblestone sections and three punishing Lance Armstrong uses Twitter to dismiss Tour de France doping probeNew York Daily NewsArmstrong, Contador set to clash in 2010 Tour de FranceHouston ChronicleTour de France route to end in the PyreneesThe Associated PressESPN -Bloomberg -guardian.co.ukall 1,594 news articles »
 
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    VeloNews | The Journal of Competitive Cycling

  • Kelly adds depth with Jesse Anthony, Ian MacGregor and others added for the 2010 season.

    sfrothingham
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pm
    Kelly Benefit Strategies is adding depth for the 2010 road season with the addition of two experienced all-rounders and two young faces. "Our biggest strength is our depth," team director Jonas Carney told VeloNews Friday. "We are not a team with one big star, but this year we had eight or nine guys we could rely on for results. Next year, we will have 11 or 12 guys ... we will have a lot of cards to play." The new additions are Jesse Anthony and Ian Macgregor, who both come from Team ...read more

  • Singlespeed ’cross worlds descend on Portland one last time

    sfrothingham
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:19 pm
    The Pacific Northwest has long been known for its cyclocross fanaticism. Portland and Seattle have become synonymous with muddy, intense racing. Perhaps most overpowering is the singlespeed cyclocross passion that radiates throughout the region. In due fashion, Portland will host the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships (SSCXWC) one last time this weekend, before handing the event off to the next worthy city. The previous two editions of the event saw large attendance numbers ...read more

  • The Mailbag - The good paper, the bad doctor and more

    cpelkey
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am
    Do you want to contribute to Mailbag, a regular feature of VeloNews.com? Here's how: Keep it short. And remember that we reserve the right to edit for grammar, length and clarity. Include your full name, hometown and state or nation. Send it to webletters@insideinc.com. Humor is in the eye of … someone, we’re sure Dear Velo, After reading “this week’s “Explainer,” I thought I would send you this photo I took while out on my regular ride last weekend. I know this is ...read more

  • The Mailbag - The good paper, the bad doctor and more

    cpelkey
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am
    Do you want to contribute to Mailbag, a regular feature of VeloNews.com? Here's how: Keep it short. And remember that we reserve the right to edit for grammar, length and clarity. Include your full name, hometown and state or nation. Send it to webletters@insideinc.com. Humor is in the eye of … someone, we’re sure Dear Velo, After reading “this week’s “Explainer,” I thought I would send you this photo I took while out on my regular ride last weekend. I know this is ...read more

  • Marchante switches to Andalucía-CajaSur; Cioni to Sky

    cpelkey
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    José Ángel Gómez Marchante is hoping to rediscover his lost chispa or spark with a move to Andalucía-CajaSur for 2010. After winning such races as the Vuelta al País Vasco in 2006 and finishing in the top 5 at the Vuelta a España, Gómez Marchante just hasn’t been able to replicate those results. After a crash-marred season at Cervélo TestTeam, Gómez Marchante returns to his Spanish roots with a one-year contract. “After a season of light and shadows marked by two important ...read more
 
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    World News Australia

  • 'Carnage just like war'

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm
    War veterans say the shooting at a US military base which killed 13 people caused carnage and confusion that rivalled their worst days in Iraq.

  • Sri Lankan accusations 'a joke'

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:32 pm
    The spokesman for Tamil asylum seekers refusing to leave their boat in Indonesia says Sri Lankan govt allegations that he is a people smuggler are "a joke".

  • Canada plans Afghan withdrawal

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:25 pm
    Canada has begun preparations to withdraw its all of its 2,800 troops from Afghanistan in 2011.

  • NZ minister sculpted in cow manure

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:01 pm
    A cow manure sculpture of New Zealand Environment Minister Nick Smith has sold for $A2,445 on an auction website.

  • US gunman opens fire on office

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:09 pm
    A man has been arrested after one person was killed and and five injured during a mass shooting at an Orlando office building.
 
 
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    cycling - Google News

  • Cyclists and motorists on collision course - Los Angeles Times

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    Los Angeles TimesCyclists and motorists on collision courseLos Angeles TimesOn Monday, Dr. Christopher Thompson, the driver who abruptly stopped his car in front of two cyclists last summer, was found guilty of six Angry motorist convicted after causing cycling accident (video)Examiner.comJustice Served?BicyclingRoy Exum: Rage Rides A BicycleThe ChattanooganUnited Press International -abc7.com -AMERICAblog (blog)all 215 news articles »

  • Teen to be charged in death of prominent cyclist - KTVB

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    KBCI CBS 2Teen to be charged in death of prominent cyclistKTVBBOISE - The 16-year-old boy behind the wheel of the car that hit and killed a prominent Boise cyclist will be charged with vehicular Boise teen faces manslaughter in cyclist's deathFox12Idaho16-year-old to be charged with vehicular manslaughterKBCI CBS 2Teen faces manslaughterKBOIall 10 news articles »

  • San Francisco's Cyclists Facing Backlash for Flouting Rules of the Road - New York Times

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    San Francisco's Cyclists Facing Backlash for Flouting Rules of the RoadNew York TimesWith his lean frame topped by a shock of thick graying hair, 42-year-old Alan Kayser is the epitome of a seasoned cyclist. Cyclists: Let the Backlash Begin (or Not)SFistall 3 news articles »

  • Santa Clara County reaches third settlement in case of deputy who ran over ... - San Jose Mercury News

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    Santa Clara County reaches third settlement in case of deputy who ran over San Jose Mercury NewsGough, a 30-year-old, world-class athlete, and Matt Peterson were cycling along Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino in March 2008 when a sheriff's deputy fell and more »

  • New Cycling, Pedestrian Ramp Taking Shape - WLKY.com

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    New Cycling, Pedestrian Ramp Taking ShapeWLKY.comIf you've traveled Spaghetti Junction lately, you may have noticed the new pedestrian and cycling path at Waterfront Park is taking shape. and more »
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  • Local Associations set to gather in Colorado Springs this weekend

    4 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm
    This weekend will see 30 of USA Cycling's 34 Local Associations (LA), as well as seven of USA Cycling's Collegiate conference directors, gather in Colorado Springs for the national governing body's fifth annual Local Association Summit. The three-day conference, scheduled for November 7-9, will provide grassroots racing leaders from across the nation with the chance to network and discuss best practices.

  • 12 U.S. men’s squads seek UCI Continental Team status for 2010

    4 Nov 2009 | 3:24 pm
    USA Cycling received and is reviewing and processing 12 candidates for menandrsquo;s UCI Continental Team status for the 2010 season. The deadline for submitting a team inscription was October 31, 2009 and no other candidates will be accepted for the 2010 season.

  • Powers, Bruno-Roy still leading Cyclo-cross standings

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    Four events on the 2009/2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Racing Calendar were held last weekend: the Blue Sky Velo Cup and Beacon Cross on October 31 and the Boulder Cup and HPCX on November 1. With 26 of the 42 events on the calendar now in the books, Jeremy Powers and Maureen Bruno-Roy are currently sitting atop the elite men's and women's standings with 294 and 200 points respectively.

  • DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: Olds 3rd in scratch race at World Cup opener

    2 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    Shelley Olds grabbed a bronze medal over the weekend with her third-place performance in the scratch race at the UCI Track World Cup Opener in Manchester. USA Cycling fielded a squad of five for the event which took place October 29 - November 1.

  • USA Cycling November Communiqué

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Check out USA Cycling's November Communiquandeacute;. It's full of in formation about USA Cycling's new online store, the andquot;Race Across the Skyandquot; Encore Event, awards, upcoming events, athlete programs, coaching advice, how to take advantage of your member benefits, and much much more..
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  • Floyd Landis 17th in New Zealand road race (AP)

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:10 pm
    Floyd Landis dropped to 17th on the final day of the Tour of Southland, which included two stages on New Zealand's South Island. Landis began Saturday in 14th place, but was 21st among the 95 riders in the 50-mile eighth stage. He finished 1 minute, 12 seconds behind Alabama native Michael Olheiser.

  • Spanish cyclist Fernandez suspended for doping (AP)

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am
    The International Cycling Union has suspended Spanish rider Alberto Fernandez for testing positive for EPO. The UCI said Thursday that the banned endurance-boosting hormone was found in a urine sample taken at Fernandez's home on Oct. 15. The 25-year-old Fuji-Servetto rider was targeted for unannounced testing because of suspect results revealed in samples given for his personal biological...

  • Evans offered Tour Down Under wildcard (Reuters)

    4 Nov 2009 | 7:25 pm
    Australia's world road racing champion Cadel Evans will ride at next year's Tour Down Under against Lance Armstrong after his BMC Racing Team were offered a wildcard entry to the race.

  • Evans confirmed for Tour Down Under with Armstrong (AP)

    4 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    World road race champion Cadel Evans will join seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in January's Tour Down Under. Race director Mike Turtur tells The Associated Press that Evans' new American-based BMC team is the first to be offered a wild card entry for the event in South Australia state.

  • Schumacher makes case to beat 2-year doping ban (AP)

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:50 am
    German cyclist Stefan Schumacher made his case Wednesday to overturn a two-year ban for doping at the 2008 Tour de France. Schumacher gave evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in his appeal against a suspension imposed by the International Cycling Union. A verdict is expected later this year.
 
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  • All of your cycling news – November 6, 2009

    Al Fresco
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:21 pm
    In today's cycling news, Gran Fondo takes hold in America, Valverde gets a reprieve, Doctor Mabuse back to jail, Kloden denies (and makes) payment to stop a doping investigation. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • Interbike Vendor Spotlight: Kalkoff

    Ron
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    Kalkhoff Bikes have been engineered and built in Germany since 1919 and represent the best of the sporty commuter bike segment. They have the best selling electric bikes in the European market and... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • UCI grants permanent authorization to Caracalla’s historic circuit race

    Ron
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Yesterday, the UCI Road Commission granted a permanent authorization to the Velo Club Primavera Ciclistica to develop its "Gran Premio della Liberazione". For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • Belgian track cyclist Dimitri De Fauw commits suicide

    Ron
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:17 am
    A former roadie for Quick Step from 2003-2005, De Fauw was best known for his performance on track, winning the Belgian championship in the sprint, keirin and scratch events. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

  • EuroCrossCamp to sponsor USGP Mercer Cup and Stanley Portland Cup

    Ron
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    The organizers of the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross have announced that EuroCross Camp will sponsor the USGP UCI 17/18 races at the upcoming Mercer Cup and Stanley Portland Cup. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
 
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  • Giro 2010 Up Close: The Hellacious Final Week

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:34 am
    Message by NONEThe first fourteen stages of the 2010 Giro d'Italia are going to be the standard, delicious Giro fare. The final final seven days are going to be the stuff of exquisite cuisine, of the likes we'll be making mention of for years to come. PEZ takes a closer look at the decisive final week centered around the northern reaches of Italy.

  • Grenoble'09: Marvellous Marvulli Tallies #5!

    5 Nov 2009 | 3:51 am
    Message by Edmond HoodFour nights down, two to go. The racing was hot in Grenoble, the sideshows, arguably, just as hot. Edmond Hood was on the scene, working hard, making money, and making sure we get the best view possible at one of the six day season's most unique events. Read on!

  • EuroTrash Thursday!

    4 Nov 2009 | 7:31 pm
    Message by Matt ConnFor a quiet end of season, there is still plenty of Road Trash for the talking today. The World Champ has secured his new team another Wild Card for 2010, the Giro might be heading offshore, more riders depart at Lampre, and there’s news of a new team in the US. It’s all here so let’s get to it.

  • California 2010: PEZ Takes A Closer Look

    4 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    Message by NONELet’s say you run a nice little bike race in that draws world champions and millions of fans. Conventional wisdom says, “don’t change a thing.” But Andrew Messick, president of AEG Sports, doesn’t approach the Amgen Tour of California from a conventional point of view – and that’s worked just fine so far.

  • PEZ Talk: UK's Newest ProTour Rider, Tom Faiers

    3 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    Message by Edmond HoodHere at Pez we pride ourselves on being on the case of who's up and coming - but sometimes even Pez misses the boat. The first we heard of Tom Faiers was when he signed recently for Pro Tour team Footon-Servetto; but a quick call to the team's main man - ex-pro Mauro Gianetti, soon had us in communication with the 22 year-old Englishman from Cheltenham, who has the likes of Luis Leon Sanchez and Alejandro Valverde singing his praises.
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  • 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…

  • Today's Take From The Garden

    Kim
    2 Aug 2009 | 6:20 pm
    The garden is not producing quite like I hoped. I think part of the reason why is that our garden sitters didn't pick very much. They waited until the cucmbers, zucchini and yellow squash were very large before picking them. Same for the green beans. As a result, I think the plants are confused. Yep. That's my story. While I'd like to have more produce, our garden has been so successful this year, I will NOT complain. We've picked a good bit since we got back, and I've not recorded it. Vacations have a way of destroying routines, but that's OK. Here's what we got…
 
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  • what a blur....

    One Gear One Mind
    12 Oct 2009 | 12:19 pm
    Well I finally have a second to sit down and try to put in to words the events of the last couple of weeks...from work to play to responsibilities it has been full sometimes splitting at the seams...I have raced a few cross races like one each day of the weekend, sometimes going to work after a race...for those of you who don't know I race cross fixed....this year the Raleigh/Hodala! team is in full effect...sometimes in costume, we had a wizard of oz theme going the other day... other times in jumpsuits, but hardly ever in that spandex stuff...we run deep and have fun....We just had Cross…

  • I need this like I need a hole in my head...

    One Gear One Mind
    14 Sep 2009 | 11:49 am
    The first cross race of the season is under my belt, or in the bag or ....I don't know its done, and I forgot just how much it hurts. After going to the Bicycle Film Fest the night before and a long week of work before that I woke up a bit hazy and with heavy legs...I resigned myself to suiting up and having fun...no pressure, and really how much pressure can you have when your riding a fixed gear cross bike in coveralls...Thanks to MFG for a great course, thanks to Sally for the coveralls, thanks to Schooner Exact for the beer....it was fast, and the weather was very uncross like, hot and…

  • Well I haven't died....

    One Gear One Mind
    11 Sep 2009 | 12:37 pm
    No I haven't forgotten about this here little blog, just been moving so fast and keep saying I will post...but then another week goes by and nothing gets written...could be all that time on Facebook, or the fact that work seems to own me right now, it seems like yesterday summer was around the corner, now fall and winter are fast approaching and cross season is about to start. It looks like MFG's first cross race this sunday will be dry, easing us in to what is to come. I plan to show up a bit early to take it all in. I will have a new kit for this year that is still in the works, for Sunday…

  • Where I find myself...

    One Gear One Mind
    29 Jun 2009 | 7:11 pm
    Living in a larger metropolitan area...Seattle, its the not biggest big city...its great in a lot of ways, but I have begun to wonder...to think as it is about the bigger picture to plan for the future. I fear I am getting older, time is running out and I at least need to be in a place where mtbing is close at hand...ie out my back door or at least a very short unobstructed drive away. To quote my intro I find myself wondering and dreaming of riding off in to the sunset unobstructed by the confines of work and all those responsibilities that get in the way....I find myself wanting a…

  • I can finally take a breath.....

    One Gear One Mind
    19 May 2009 | 1:07 pm
    Radio Silence broken finally. I had one hell of a past month. Saying it was one of the toughest months I have endured in life might be and exaggeration, but then again it might not. One of my friends and co workers was diagnosed with cancer, I survived a traumatic robbery, and then the biggest event that I have had the pleasure of being involved in began and is now over. Seattle beer week was amazing, and completely draining...full time job times 2. We pulled it off, my partners and I but we all need naps now. The weather is crazy as always here, 80 and sunny one day and 50 and cloudy the…
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  • Rise in number of cyclist accidents but why?

    Andreas
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    So the big news that has been making the rounds is the rise in the number of cyclist deaths: Dramatic rise in cycling deaths and injuries – Waltham Forest Sharp rise in number of cyclists killed on roads – Guardian Cycle deaths and serious injuries rise 20 per cent – London Evening Standard Cyclist deaths and injuries increase as more people take to the road – Times David Prosser: Lazy motorists endangering cyclists – Telegraph Opinion More cyclists killed or hurt on the roads – Telegraph Number of cyclists killed on the roads soars as credit crunch transport gains popularity –…

  • Escape from London and go cycling in the Peak District

    Andreas
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Huge open spaces, vivid green valleys and tiny villages. Small meandering rivers and traffic free routes. There is plenty for the eye to feast on in the Peak District. Of course with all the inviting country pubs, the eye is definitely not the only thing that will be feasting. A visit is a must for anyone who enjoys jumping on a bicycle and exploring. In fact I would say that cycling is the best way to see the Peak District. Not only will you cover more ground but also you are sat in a nice elevated position. You will soon feel bad for walkers who only get to see a small part of the…

  • Can we share the road in London?

    Andreas
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am
    A recent storm arose on Twitter after @LDN, definitely a member of the London Twitterati, provided a link to the Sorry Mate I didn’t See You (SMIDSY) database for cyclists to report bad drivers. Subsequently the hashtag #LDNcyclist was setup and I wanted to go through some of the responses to see what people thought about London’s Cyclists. As a bit of brief background this is where the “us” and “them” argument stands: Some newspapers have called London Cyclists Lycra Louts to which there was severe denouncement in other newspapers and cycling blogs. Those killed…

  • Best of the web – October

    Andreas
    31 Oct 2009 | 3:04 am
      Best of the web is a London Cyclist monthly series that highlights the best cycling content from around the web. We go out there and find all of the best bits so you don’t have to! This months London Cycling News It has been an unbelievably busy month news wise. Let’s go back to the 4th of October when a cycle route from London to Paris was announced. It is hoped the majority of the route will be off road. More good news came from the Peak District which is due to receive £1.25m of extra funding from Cycling England. It is the national park nearest to most of England and already…

  • Only 25 MPs currently back stopping Boris from closing the HGV inspection unit – how you can easily help..

    Andreas
    30 Oct 2009 | 11:31 am
    Well, I never really planned to go down the activist route with this blog but I guess sometimes its too important to ignore. If you don’t live in the UK you can pretty much ignore the rest of this update! We all know that Heavy Goods Vehicles is the leading cause of cyclist deaths in London. Luckily, there is a unit in London that inspects HGVs to make sure they have safety measures in place that can reduce the chances of death or injury. This is the only unit in the country and it has been highly successful. Now Boris wants to close it. Well, luckily there is something you can do to help…
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    The Everyday Athlete

  • 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…

  • Calm Insanity: Cyclocross 2009

    snarkypants
    30 Oct 2009 | 11:12 am
    This year has been long. And really hard. I’ll just come right out and say that. Hard. I’ve worked more than I can stand to remember, with the sort of urgency that perhaps only mortgage-laden, non-salaried, self-employed folk with laid-off significant others can appreciate. It was good and hard. Really. People close to me got sick and then were ok. Things seemed dicey and then stabilized. And through it all I just kept hammering away. I didn’t throw in the towel. The summer came and with it arrived a new kind of working frenzy that excluded long rides – or any rides at…

  • The Wend Cyclocross Diaries 1-3

    snarkypants
    26 Oct 2009 | 8:43 am
    A few people have mentioned that they haven’t seen the Wend Cyclocross Diary videos yet, so I decided to post episodes 1-3 here for easy access to all the racey goodness. By way of background for anyone who just tuned in – I write a little online column for Wend called the Cycling Diaries. Last year, I did first person racing stories after every race which were fun, but we decided to join the cool kids this year and bust out some video. I am working with Eric Keeney, a super-talented and super-studley videographer. Basically, I talk a little into a microphone, chase people down…

  • Sherwood crushes souls.

    snarkypants
    19 Oct 2009 | 1:44 pm
    I’m on a few major deadlines this week, so I might not be able to pull a full race report together but this is just to say – thank you. You on the hill with the screaming. You at the creek crossing with the cowbell. You in the River City tent with all that urgency. You next to that bumpy ass meadow telling me to hang on! Sherwood equestrian center dished out sheer brutality. Violence translated through seatposts and saddles. Oh and the climb. That one that just kept getting longer and steeper and gravelly-er. I wasn’t feeling any mojo yesterday until I came through the…
 
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  • This Just In: I Must Away (and Friday Fun Quiz)!

    BikeSnobNYC
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am
    Tomorrow is Halloween, which means Portlanders are quivering in anticipation over the opportunity to ride their bikes while wearing costumes (even though that's what they do every weekend). I too will be "palping" a whimsical outfit, having engaged a noted costumier to dress me as a burrito. So "epic" is this burrito costume that I've already begun the lengthy process of donning it. While I'm currently able to type thanks to a pair of temporary arm holes, once those are sealed off all traces of humanity will be invisible and the illusion will be complete. Then, once I finish trick-or-treating…

  • BSNYC Interview: Dave Koesel of Felt Bicycles

    BikeSnobNYC
    29 Oct 2009 | 5:04 am
    (In an "Australian Interview," it is customary for the interviewee to strike the interviewerIn yesterday's post, I commented on a pair of new marketing videos from Guru bicycles. I did so not because I have any problem with Guru as a company or because I have any problem with their products. They're just a group of people who make and sell racing bicycles. Similarly, while I often make fun of bicycle marketing in general, the truth is even the most mendacious bike company probably wouldn't register on the scale of corporate unscrupulousness or greed. I mean, there are companies in this world…

  • Contre-La-Mantra: Streamlining Your Sales Pitch

    BikeSnobNYC
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:17 am
    The bicycle is a simple machine, and the significance of incremental improvements that are made to them every year is both debatable and relative. Sure, infinitesimal improvements in aerodynamics may, in theory, gain one seconds or fractions of seconds in competitive events, but in the end what matters is how much this supposed gain is worth to you. If you're a professional athlete this gain might be worth millions; if you're everybody else, it's probably worth nothing. However, some people are willing to pay for the perception that their bike is the best, and since they can't actually prove…

  • From the BSNYC Culture Desk: "It's About the Bike" Auction

    BikeSnobNYC
    27 Oct 2009 | 9:11 am
    While I usually commute by bicycle, once in awhile I will use New York City's public transit system instead. Generally, it takes a pretty severe confluence of circumstances to get me to do this, since when it comes to transportation I'm a bit of a control freak and get very, very impatient when subject to delays which are beyond my control. While rain or foul weather by itself is usually insufficient to force me into the time-sucking grip of the MTA, it does occasionally play a role in my decision-making, and if other factors are involved as well then the addition of water can sometimes drive…

  • The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle: Shoals of Idiocy

    BikeSnobNYC
    26 Oct 2009 | 5:06 am
    Even in New York City, cycling can be a blissful experience, and even without a fixed-gear bicycle you can sometimes feel as though you are one with both your bike and your surroundings. Such was the case for me recently on a lovely day when, traversing a bridge which spans another body of water that is not "The Big Skanky," I was briefly joined by a seagull. For just a few moments it was as if I too was flying, and while the sensation didn't last all that long, it didn't end quite as abruptly as it might have if the seagull had relieved himself on me.Ideally, I'd like to infuse all of my…
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  • “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 ...

  • Top Fuel Reigns

    4 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm
    One thing’s clear from the 2009 cross country race circuit: if you want to make the podium, if you want to win, there’s no better, more versatile, or more capable cross country racing bike that the Trek Top Fuel. Leadville 100 victory? No problem for Lance Armstrong and his Top Fuel. ...

  • Chris Eatough Announces Retirement

    20 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pm
    (Waterloo, WI) – Six-time 24-hour Solo World Champion and long-time Trek mountain biker Chris Eatough has announced that he will retire from professional cycling following the upcoming “24 Hours of Moab” (October 10-11). A professional mountain bike racer since 1998, Chris Eatough dominate ...
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  • 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 $$$.

  • GO CYCLONES!!!

    TT specialist
    25 Oct 2009 | 7:54 am
    I'm not a huge football fan, but hang in until 1:25 and you'll see why I'm posting this.  PASSION.

  • Too good to keep secret

    TT specialist
    22 Oct 2009 | 9:40 am
    This picture (from the team time trial on September 11th, 2009) much sums up my last race weekend of the season at the Univest Grand Prix in eastern Pennsylvania.note: never ride a 108mm deep front wheel with a 19mm wide front tire in pouring rain and 30+mph wind gusts.Thanks for postponing concern for your son, Dad--this is WAY better!!

  • So hot right now

    TT specialist
    20 Oct 2009 | 10:29 am
    Wrenegade Boo sighting #3

  • Wrenegade top-10 on Boo Cross at Granogue!

    TT specialist
    18 Oct 2009 | 9:24 pm
 
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    Big Wheel Building

  • 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

  • DHM, the anticlimax.

    MC
    29 Oct 2009 | 8:56 pm
    When you're touring in SW Utah in late summer, and it's *this* cold......learn from my experience and take your time getting a move on. It can only get warmer.TO and I used our palatial-imitation Kabin to spread out gear, do some eating, and discuss our plan for the day. Getting a wheel was simply not going to happen. So we needed to get back to Boulder, a full-day's ride on pavement from where we sat. Without a doubt the scenery on that paved road is stellar, but I'd sooner gouge my own eyes out with spoons than ride more road. The past 5 days had given me *more* than my quota of tarmac and…

  • DHM, day 5

    MC
    28 Oct 2009 | 9:43 pm
    Wind blew hard all though the night. We'd grown accustomed to the heavy breeze while riding and gawking the past several days. You just can't stop long if you're sweaty, or you find a sheltered place to take a break, or you add a layer. Easy cheesy.But for some reason the wind got to me on this night. No doubt a critical factor was our choice of bivy spot--under big pines, and atop their delicious detritus: Duff. But what else falls with the duff?Cones. Bazillions of 'em.It only takes *one* landing close (no contact need be made) to put your (my) sensors on high alert. Then the gusting wind…
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  • 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.

  • Bikejuju.com Photo Contest

    Pete LaVerghetta
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:38 am
    Bikejuju is running a photo contest that will "lift your spirits and spark your creativity as you pedal through the damp and dark."

  • iPhone

    Pete LaVerghetta
    3 Nov 2009 | 3:57 pm
    iPhoneOriginally uploaded by fixedgearIt's funny 'cause it's true.

  • The Contest

    Pete LaVerghetta
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pm
    I like Twitter. Some folks don’t get it. Some hate it despite never having used it, y’knowthe usual range of reactions. I read about things I’m interested in. Bikes, beer, local and national news, etc.Many businesses are using it for marketing, and to search and follow what people are saying about them. Adam Savage, of Mythbusters, has a lot of Twitter followers. When he had a problem with his iPhone and AT&T – two popular Twitter topics – he tweeted about it and got plenty of attention from AT&TI just had a strange experience. I entered and won a contest from a large…
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  • 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 create your own…

  • 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. It’s pretty clear that he is not advocating for indoor training only, but illustrates the situations where indoor training can be helpful/adviceable. The following chapter looks at…

  • 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…

  • Popular Cycling Training Books

    Jesper Bondo Medhus
    1 Oct 2009 | 12:07 pm
    Here is a list with the most popular cycling training related books Training4cyclists’ readers have bought in their shopping on Amazon: Top 10 Cycling Training Books 1. Training and Racing with a Power Meter (review) 2. The Cyclist’s Training Bible 3. Base Building for Cyclists: A New Foundation for Endurance and Performance 4. Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power and Endurance 5. Racing Tactics for Cyclists 6. Serious Cycling 7. Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes 8. Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series) 9. The Complete Book of Long-Distance…
 
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    Bike Lane Diary

  • Can't Ride This One

    Tino
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am
    .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Can´t ride this one, originalmente cargada por The 157. Fine stencil work!

  • Rive Yourself A Raise ...Bike To Work

    Tino
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm

  • A New Reward For Drivers (Coming July 2010)

    Tino
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:14 am
    The Toronto Star had an article with another version of the plate available for drivers who bought all-electric vehicles. Slight problem. Cars are not green, ever. Bicycles sure are but I suspect we won't get much of an acknowledgement from the Province anytime soon. We just get lip service (6mb .pdf), don't we? Notice the lack of funding commitment and lack of a firm timetable, etc.Hint:

  • Transparency

    Tino
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am
    via GOOD

  • 11 Impossibly Loaded Bicycles

    Tino
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pm
    http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/impossibly-loaded-bicycles/12720 This is the 12th bicycle that could have been included ... (Photo) Mary Mattingly’s precarious bipedal vehicles from her Nomadographies
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  • COUPLER-RAMA!

    admin
    13 Oct 2009 | 5:52 am
    It’s been a while, so much has been happening that I haven’t had a hot second to stop and write about it, but here goes! First off is KC’s coupled single-speed that shipped to Singapore last week! Take that, trade deficit! You’ll also note the Paul’s dropouts with built-in chain tensioners, and the stainless steel down tube protector.       I also added couplers to Terry’s Centurion, and painted a raft of forks for Team Geekhouse:    We were also pleased to have a birthday ride with ANT’s Mike Flanigan, and saddened to…

  • MO & JASCHA

    admin
    17 Aug 2009 | 6:05 am
    So two bikes went out last week after waiting on some parts: Mo’s road bike, built with Columbus Spirit For Lugs tubing, with Richard Sachs lugs, fork crown and BB shell; and Jascha’s single speed disc-brake commuter, complete with stainless steel fenders and sliding dropouts. Let’s look at Mo’s first.              Here are some shots of Mo’s in progress, including the internal cable routing. We use a brass tube to run the housing through, which insures that no water will make it into the top tube.    …

  • JEN’S TOURER, JASCHA’S SINGLE SPEED

    admin
    16 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am
    So Jen’s 26″ world-tourer just went out; she’s building it up in Milwaukee and striking out to the west. It was an interesting and novel paint job, so that means - you guessed it - it’s time for another ANATOMY OF A PAINT JOB! This is the original mockup she sent me: And here’s how I got started; first I sprayed the entire bike white, and then I started masking off where I would be shooting red, using a combination of Fine-Line tape for the points and circles cut by the vinyl cutter for curves:    Once the shapes were outlined, I have to cover…

  • CIRCLE A IN NYC! ALSO, BIKES!

    admin
    22 Jun 2009 | 7:40 am
    First off, if you’re in the New York area this weekend, June 26-28, come visit us in Long Island City at Socrates Sculpture Park. It’s their Makers Market, and lots of folks will be there with stuff that they’ve, you know, made. Friday night is the big kick-off and should be lots of fun; in addition to showing some hot new bikes we’ve been working on, we’ll be selling schwag like t-shirts, pint glasses, and posters! Click on the flyer to make it bigger: You can find more details here. Meanwhile, Jen’s 26″ world-tourer is ready for paint. Here are some…

  • VIVA LA REBA, AJ, JEN’S 26″ TOURER & MORE

    admin
    3 Jun 2009 | 4:25 am
    So certainly the most dramatic event of our open house was Reba taking delivery of what she calls “the coolest f**king bike I’ve ever seen.” And are you going to argue? No, I didn’t think so. Stealthy and sleek, it’s got metallic black lettering on black, save for the silver wheat on the seat tube, a loving nod to Reba’s home state of Oklahoma. If you can’t make out the script on the top tube: “To the place I belong…” Note the leather Brooks bar tape - the Brooks saddle is on it’s way.       I also sent out…
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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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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Day of the Dirt

    cafiend
    24 Oct 2009 | 4:13 am
    There have been rumors of a cougar on the outer reaches of the local bike path. The woods seem wild when you get a couple of miles out of town. I use the path for the park and ride variation of my commute in the season when night comes early. I'm not worried, though. I am far too old to interest a cougar.The park and ride variation lets me salvage some riding from a day when I need to do something after work that requires the cruising range or cargo capacity of the motor vehicle.On Wednesday, the theme was "Dirt." About halfway to town in the morning I crossed a road to the next section of…

  • Now we got a problem

    cafiend
    17 Oct 2009 | 4:13 am
    When I took the fork out of the Alex Singer to overhaul the headset, I was able to lift the bottom headset cup out of the head tube with my fingertips. To call it finger tight would imply it had any grip at all on the head tube. It was rattling in there.And I'd thought that the big hassle would be chasing 52 5/32" ball bearings across the floor.Good luck finding an easy fix for any major problem on a bike that is A) old and B) French. Tubing diameters are different (though bottom bracket shell i.d. is not). Threading can be different (such as right-hand thread bottom bracket fixed cups.)…
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  • Josh’s all ’rounder

    admin
    13 Oct 2009 | 8:06 pm
    Plan B For Sale Aricept No Prescription Buy Cozaar No Prescription Buy Online Cialis Soft Buy Lasix Online Avapro For Sale Hytrin No Prescription Buy Aldactone No Prescription Buy Online Amaryl Buy Zyrtec Online Maxaquin For Sale Inderal No Prescription Buy Nicotinell No Prescription Buy Online Purim Buy Prometrium Online Prometrium For Sale Plavix No Prescription Buy Sorbitrate No Prescription Buy Online Mevacor Buy Grifulvin Online Actoss For Sale Risperdal No Prescription Buy Zocor No Prescription Buy Online [...]

  • Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge

    admin
    3 Oct 2009 | 7:27 am

  • El Halcón

    admin
    17 Aug 2009 | 8:42 pm

  • The first of several Daves

    admin
    14 Jul 2009 | 7:29 pm

  • Finished frames in good hands

    admin
    11 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am
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  • Eric Dane rides a bicycle

    Yokota Fritz
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    Eric "Dr McSteamy" Dane meets up with friends after a road ride. His Grey's Anatomy co-star Patrick Dempsey also rides.

  • Velo Celebration

    Yokota Fritz
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    My buddy Rob in Hattiesburg, Mississippi describes himself as a "certified bike-nut living car free." He has a website cleverly called Velobration. Go drop by and introduce yourself to Rob.Have a great weekend!

  • Happy Friday

    Yokota Fritz
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm
    It's Friday, I'm hard at work and I just realized I haven't posted yet!Somebody help me out -- I have a choice for Saturday morning: Record a new episode of The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast, or hit the trails with my buddy Erik with camera, video and the new 2010 Breezer Thunder mountain bike that I need to review. I can't do both this weekend. Which should I do?Go read Dr Wally's beginner's guide to cyclocross, and then go and wish Anna good luck on her first every cyclocross race. The always crazy Singlespeed Cyclocross World Championship 2009 is this weekend in Portland, OR.WEND has a video…

  • Famke Janssen rides a bicycle

    Yokota Fritz
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Actress Famke Janssen (she's Dutch) rides her fabulous Azor Oma bike with her dog in New York City.See also Famke Janssen.

  • Bike safety in Iraq

    Yokota Fritz
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:37 am
    I think helmets and the reflective strap are required by the military. I know umpteen years ago motorcycle riders were required to wear safety vests when riding on post / base. How could this bike "safety" video be better? And is it okay for Sgt Hatchet to create more danger for a cyclist because he's not wearing a helmet?
 
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  • 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…

  • i’m not sayin……….

    iraryanbicycles
    12 Oct 2009 | 12:53 pm
    but this is one of the most amazing places i have ever ridden. back to the filing, grinding and hot tea drinking…………

  • the dust is settling

    iraryanbicycles
    5 Oct 2009 | 1:40 pm
    here are some of the accounts of the cent cols challange with images and tales of brutality and beauty. http://bespokecycling.blogspot.com/2009/10/ccc.html http://www.cyclosport.org/members/myBlog.aspx?mid=446&size=5 i am back at work and happy to have my mill moved in last week with the help of cx veteran matt hall, an always timely john dorfer and the world famous cycling writer, jeremy dunn from embrocation magazine. i was grateful to have such icons to help me heave 700 pounds of machine into my new shop. i still have to run some new electric lines to the shop to be able to plug the…
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  • Tour of California 2010 Route

    22 Oct 2009 | 10:32 am
    As many have already heard via the coordinated Schwartzenegger, Armstrong, Leipheimer, Hincapie, and Zabriskie twittering, the 2010 Tour of California Route has been unveiled. Steephill.tv really took the lead on getting the early draft route details out to the public, so you should head on over for the latest. Given Steephill's work on figuring on the route, the real surprise for the day was Armstrong confirming for the race. He had indicated a desire to race the Giro instead, so this is a pretty big win for the ToC in terms of PR. There is certainly going to be a talent drain over previous…

  • Levi's Gran Fondo Photos

    4 Oct 2009 | 11:27 pm
    They're slowly uploading to the Gran Fondo site. A couple of scenics, and then a bunch of shots of a bunch of people, some people I know, a whole bunch I don't. 'Twas a fun and impressive event. If you saw me taking your photo, hopefully you'll find it here -- if you don't, it means I screwed up the shot.

  • Cross Vegas 2009: Men

    27 Sep 2009 | 6:55 pm
    Photo by Ken Conley Click for more Cross Vegas 2009 Men's Race photos Ryan Trebon did his best to repeat at Cross Vegas but found himself outmatched by Jamey Driscoll and the Cannondale squad. Driscoll attacked with Chris Jones and Cannondale's Tim Johnson stayed in the chase group to mark moves. The two yo-yo'd off the front, with multiple attempts from the chase group to close it down, but the grass of Cross Vegas is tough turf to chase on. Trebon was isolated in the chase group and couldn't break free from the rest of the chasers to bridge up. Click for more Cross Vegas 2009 Men's Race…

  • Cross Vegas 2009: Women

    27 Sep 2009 | 6:45 pm
    Katie Compton continues to clean up on the CX circuit as she repeated her victory at Cross Vegas. Luna's Katerina Nash and Georgia Gould put in a great effort to round out the podium, which gave the spectators the chance to see Luna's Podium Dudes escort Nash and Gould to the stage. Click for more Cross Vegas 2009 Women's Race Photos

  • USA Crits Finals 2009

    27 Sep 2009 | 3:48 pm
    Click for more USA Crits Finals 2009 Photos Mellow Mushroom's Laura Van Gilder outkicked the pack for the win in the women's race. The field was relatively small, and the attacks came fairly fast early on with TIBCO's Brooke Miller and others stringing out the pack. Eventually Mellow Mushroom's Kristen Lasasso got off the front and the field was content to let her dangle there until the finishing laps. It proved the right tactic for Mellow Mushroom as Laura Van Gilder was able to take the win and clinch the USA Crits overall crown. I didn't stick around after the first couple of laps of the…
 
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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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  • 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…

  • Fall Riding bros

    Lynda
    26 Oct 2009 | 1:33 pm
    I am reaping the benefits now of taking my off season May - August this year cause the weather in SoUtah is ride perfect and I don’t need a post season enforced rest As I’m not training for anything either right now it is prime time for social rides. Saturday: Beauty ride up on Gooseberry mesa with Bill, Bill and Garett. Unfortunately my camera died and I took Emma’s camera which turned out to have a smudge on the lens. Sunday: Fabulousa lap on Silver Reef with my bro Joel B. Good times in near ride perfect weather except for that headwind in every direction…how does…
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  • Ragley Bikes Carnegie’s Bar: Final Review

    Guitar Ted
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:23 pm
    The Ragley Carnegie’s Bar is an “alt bar” for aggressive riding that I introduced here, and did a First Impressions post on here. Now that I have trail tested the bar for awhile, I am ready to give my final thoughts on the Carnegie’s. The bar was on my Salsa Cycles Big Mama for the entire testing period. I used it mostly for single track rides in varying conditions. Handle bars are one of those components that are personal, and when you find a bar that works, it doesn’t really need much attention afterward if it is doing the job of steering your bike and letting…

  • CaffeLatex: A Long Term Use Update

    Guitar Ted
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:11 am
    Last summer I conducted my test of CaffeLatex sealant. (You can find my final review here) In short- I found CaffeLatex to be an excellent sealant for tubeless use and that it worked well in tubes also. It was found to be easy to use and install with the CaffeLatex injector system. All was pretty positive in the short term. Now that the summer is gone and we’re well into fall, I wanted to check back in with some of my experiences since that time. The Conti Race Kings with CaffeLatex saw the most usage since the final review on CaffeLatex in the most varied of situations. I probably got…

  • How Well Do 29″ers Sell? The Answer (or not) An Editorial

    Guitar Ted
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:18 am
    For those who are not close to, or in the cycling industry, you may not be aware that the industry trade magazine of highest respect in North America is “Bicycle Retailer and Industry News“. (Commonly referred to as “BRAIN”) It sometimes reports on how bikes are selling in North America in certain categories. For several years, 29″ers have been somewhat of an enigma in these reports, because they didn’t have their own separate category that tracked their sales figures. 29″er custom bike sales don’t figure in to the totals at all. Now, a company…

  • Velocity P-35 29″er Rims: On Test

    Guitar Ted
    1 Nov 2009 | 3:36 pm
    Our European correspondent, “c_g” has landed a set of the new P-35 rims from Velocity and has been riding them already for a bit. Here he gives us the low down as well as his opinions on the new hoop from Velocity. New kid on the block – the Velocity´s P35 rims: While I am still busy testing the FRM 29er rims for their long term durability (with the Rohloff rear hub) I was blessed with a another set of the newly released rims: the Velocity P35s. These ultra wide rims from the Land Down Under have been announced only in late August and I was lucky enough to have them in my hands…

  • The Sweet Spot: An Editorial

    Guitar Ted
    30 Oct 2009 | 7:57 am
    Editor’s Note: This week we let Grannygear loose on the subject of what is the perfect amount of travel for a 29 inch wheeled bike in “The Sweet Spot” There has been some loud clamoring for bigger travel 29ers lately, and in some cases, the response has been the development of five, six, and even seven inch travel bikes, the Dissent and Kodiak tires from WTB, and wider and stronger rims like the Salsa offerings including the Gordo. At the other end is the huge following of riders who have found 29ers to be the perfect platform to enjoy a rigid approach to off road by…
 
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  • Movember With Team Fatty

    fatty
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:04 am
    I have never grown a moustache (or, as we will call it from here on out, a “mo.”). This is not because I am unable to grow a mo. I expect I am quite capable of such an act, for my facial hair –unlike the hair on the top of my head–has not receded in the slightest. And it hasn’t gone gray, either. OK, maybe I’m starting to get the odd gray stubble on my chin, but my mo-growing zone remains luxuriously thick and dark. Here, for example, is what I would have looked like with a mo when being photographed at the Austin LiveStrong Challenge with Lori — one…

  • I’ve Been Articled and Podcastified

    fatty
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:46 am
    If you get Bicycling Magazine , you might have seen that they have a really nice story about my family and me in the December issue. Click either of the images below to see a larger, more legible version of that page: You can see that my teenage sons love being photographed. Well, to go along with that article, Bicycling did an interview with me for their weekly podcast. So if you’ve ever wondered what I sound like or how much I stammer, now’s your chance to find out. Hint: it’s a lot. I should point out that between this article and podcast, this is the third time Bicycling…

  • Halloween

    fatty
    30 Oct 2009 | 8:00 am
    No time to write today. Much more important things going on this morning. Specifically, getting Halloween costumes ready. Nigel is a block of Java code. For those of you who can read this and want to know how it ends, here’s the back. The girls — who are deeply into the Harry Potter series right now (we’re currently on Prisoner of Azkaban) wanted to be Harry and Ron. Brice is working on the most sophisticated costume of all — he’s going to be Captain Duct Tape. He spent a lot of time working on the cape last night (yes, made entirely of duct tape), but he’s…

  • Hanging With Lance

    fatty
    28 Oct 2009 | 11:14 pm
    This is the last post I’ll do about the Austin LiveStrong Challenge. I promise. Unless something else occurs to me or I otherwise change my mind. The thing is, though, I just got the photos of the team and me with Lance. And they’re awesome. The most rewarding one is the group photo from the award ceremony dinner on Saturday night. Here, Lance actually volunteered to wear a Team Fatty jersey. The thing is, though, I didn’t have one with me to wear. So the guy you see behind and to the left of me, currently wearing a black t-shirt, gave his up for Lance to wear. I also like…

  • LiveStrong Challenge Austin 2009: Meeting Team Fatty

    fatty
    28 Oct 2009 | 6:39 am
    After two days of hanging out, schmoozing, and generally doing my absolute best to counteract all the work I’ve done to become fit these past few months, it was finally time for the LiveStrong Challenge ride. As befits an award-winning, beloved internet cycling superstar celebrity blogger, I arrived at the start line with just moments to spare, and pushed through self-importantly. Then I acted like I had been there for hours. Luckily, I was not the last guy to arrive. Lance arrived and got to the start line a few minutes after I did. That’s Chris Brewer in the green shirt in the…
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  • 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…

  • Mustache Through History

    George
    13 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am
    Save $90 on a FreeRadical cargo conversion kit through the rest of October. Starting Wednesday, get a free mustache with your order! Tweet This Post 
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  • 3 Day Escape: Moab

    Jeff Kerkove
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:39 pm
    The plan is simple: 3 days of riding in and around Moab with Sonya, Yuki, and any other yahoo's we might find out there. Video and images to come on Tuesday!

  • Bike Practice

    Jeff Kerkove
    3 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pm
    Good to see all that snow we got last week is gone already!

  • More Bass

    Jeff Kerkove
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:17 pm
    Actually, more base...as in base miles. Another 4 hours of pedaling through the mountain outside of Boulder. Good to have some company today thanks to Shawn Meredith. Did a solid 4 hour session up to Ward....down Peak-to-Peak Hwy.....the down to Lyons via Hwy 7. From there, Shawn headed back to Boulder to head home, and I finished out another 45 minutes by pedaling to the CX race going on north of Boulder. No photos today...only 3 video clips compressed into one. Here are the sights and sounds...A lot of 'up' today. For the most part it was pretty gradual. Monday is a day of rest from the…

  • 2010 Season has begun

    Jeff Kerkove
    31 Oct 2009 | 2:40 pm
    The season has begun! Pretty excited to be back at it after about 2 months of no structure. Pretty much since Interbike, I have been riding when I want and feel like it. Today started the base miles. It was a 4 hour session of pedaling through the mountains and a pretty chill effort....HR zones 2 and 3.With the dumping of snow a few days ago...and some melting on Friday and today....I opted to stay on the pavement to keep dry and clean.For the most part, roads were in good shape. Anything not getting any sun was a bit slushy...but still ride'ble with the mtb...and road bike for those who…

  • It's a dry heat.

    Jeff Kerkove
    29 Oct 2009 | 9:34 am
    Roughly 19 inches.....and counting. Training on hold for a bit...at least bike training. Here is a glimpse of last year on this day.
 
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  • Top 10 Lessons Learned About Biking

    rainycamp
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm
    Joe Ferguson One of the mainstays of my club is Joe Ferguson, who leads our Sunday morning “A” rides. Earlier this year he got clipped by a pickup’s side view mirror while on one of those rides. He wound up at the hospital, but thankfully, his injuries weren’t too serious. Joe posted this list of things he’s learned about staying safe on a bike to our club Yahoo group, and gave me permission to share it on Bike Noob. Several times I have been “taught a lesson” myself over the years and here’s what I’ve learned. 1. You can’t count on…

  • Give a Little Bit…

    rainycamp
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pm
    A few weeks ago, I signed on for my very first charity ride. Okay, it’s not really the first first, but it’s the first at which riders were encouraged to not only enter for the cause, but to do a little fundraising as well. It looked like a fun ride, a friend had done it last year, and the cause was worthy…MDA, or what most of us think of us as the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You know, Jerry’s kids. I signed on for the longest distance available, logged onto my fundraising page, and began the time-honored process of annoying friends and neighbors by asking for donations. Charity…

  • To get better — ride more

    rainycamp
    1 Nov 2009 | 9:34 pm
    I joined the club for its Sunday morning ride today. The B’s did a 30-mile round trip over rolling hills out in the country. It’s the fifth time this year I’ve done the ride, and I noticed one thing above all else: it’s getting easier. That’s not to say it’s an easy ride. The hills offer plenty of challenge. But when I compare my ride time and average speed from when I first did the ride this year, they’re better. I think there’s only one reason for it. I’ve ridden more this year than last. In fact, when I checked my stats at the end of…

  • The San Marco Ponza revisited

    rainycamp
    30 Oct 2009 | 5:42 pm
    When I check my Bike Noob stats, one post keeps popping up among the most viewed of a given day — sometimes THE most viewed, even though it originally appeared way back in May. It’s the review I did of my saddle: the Selle San Marco Ponza. I’m pleased that folks looking for saddle info are finding this post and checking it out. But at the rate of eight to 10 times a day? Every day? Why? You riders out there must really be sore in the nether regions. I can’t think of any other reason to keep searching out this review. So, to add to your information overload, I thought…

  • What kind of biker are you?

    rainycamp
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:30 pm
    I am a B rider. As the cooler weather approaches, I’ve been contemplating the upcoming change in my cycling habits. Here in Texas, we can pretty much ride all year.  But experience tells me that I will be cutting back on the amount of saddle time in the weeks to come. But some of my friends in the club will stay at it, at about the same level they did during the summer. Gets dark earlier? They’ll ride with lights. Gets cold? They’ll bundle up. I see what some of them do, and shake my head. While I love to be on my bike, I’m just not the kind of biker they are. Which…
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  • The Art of Wheelbuilding by Gerd Schraner

    brad
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:45 am
    One of my favorite books in the bicycle-library is The Art of Wheelbuilding by Gerd Schraner. The book is a manual on all things wheels from Gerd’s experience as a master wheelbuilder, having laced up wheels for amateurs and racers for some 40+ years. As one would image, the bulk of the book is about the wheelbuilding process itself and the mechanics at play that make it all possible. Each section has references to Gerd’s extensive experience, with various tricks, bits of wisdom and home-made tools that only a life long builder could share. Beyond the actual process of…

  • Livestrong Bike Auction Final Prices

    brad
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:33 am
    On November 1st Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation held an auction of 7 specially painted Trek models bringing in a remarkable $1.3 million in funds towards their mission to inspire and support those affected by cancer. See SlamXHype for a full breakdown of the bikes and ending prices, with one model going for $500,000 alone. Love or hate the guy, Lance Armstrong has undeniably thrown his weight behind cancer research and deserves the accolades for using his celebrity to such an end.

  • Shanghai Fixed is now People’s Bike

    Urban Jeff
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    The folks over at Shanghai Fixed decided that it was time to be more inclusive in their efforts to get more people into cycling, and to get more cyclists interested in Shanghai Bike Polo. So now their new name is People’s Bike, but their mission is pretty much the same as ever. Two wheels, one love. Check out www.peoplesbike.com.

  • Rollapaluza Halloween Cross Wrap-Up

    brad
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:31 am
    Rollapaluza’s Halloween cyclocross went off with much fanfare last weekend in London, completely selling out all of the adult registration classes beforehand and attracting so many spectators that they ran out of sausages and beer towards the end of the night. What’s not to like about costumed ‘cross racing in the dark of night? Check the Rollapaluza page for a full-wrap up and more images.

  • Quoc Pham Bike Shoes

    brad
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:13 am
    Quoc Pham is a bicycle enthusiast and shoe designer, and found himself empty handed looking to dress well both on and off the bike. The classic leather touring shoes of years past are hard to find, but clearly influenced the styling of the Quoc Pham branded shoes. The shoes feature full leather uppers and a rubber sole flexible enough to walk with yet still providing support while pedaling. These shoes are not SPD compatible, traditional clips and straps only for these lookers. Retail is roughly $150 per pair, with other leather colors in the works.
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  • Mountain Khakis® team mk #1 in nation!

    admin
    15 Oct 2009 | 9:52 am
    ( Jackson Hole, WY – October 2, 2009)  Mountain Khakis®, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces Team MK ranks #1 in the U.S. in the 2009 USA Crit Series. It’s good to be Team MK!  The season’s final USA Crit Series race was held Thurs, Sept 24 in Las Vegas; it was here that Team MK dominated the field with Eric Barlevav’s win.  His win, coupled with Team MK Mark Hekman’s race from behind to win the field sprint, placed Team MK #1 and #3 in the individual standings (1-Hekman, 3-Myerson) and #1 in the team standings for the…

  • Midwest’s Premier Cycling Event: Superweek Returns to Milwaukee for 41st Anniversary!

    superweek2009
    8 Jul 2009 | 4:48 pm
    The International Cycling Classic and Milwaukee Superweek Pro Tour Celebrates 41st Anniversary! STARTING THIS WEEK: Enjoy 17 Consecutive Days of Professional Bicycle Criterium and Road Races, Scheduled in Wisconsin & Illinois. July 10 through 26 Milwaukee, Wisconsin (July 9, 2009) It’s been revered as the true American “Classic” series of bicycle criteriums and road races for good reason. That’s because SUPERWEEK is America’s longest-running, multi-day and multi-category series of bicycle races in the country. And among its unique features: a series of especially challenging…

  • Bicycle Friendly Davis, California

    Tom
    21 Apr 2009 | 7:54 pm
    The City of Davis logo is an old-fashioned ‘high-wheeler” bicycle, and with good reason. Davis has more bikes than cars, and some say more bikes than people. Davis has always been a place with a lot of bicycles, and with a large University in middle of town, thousands take to the streets on their bicycles each day. Davis is located in northern California, about a hour east of San Francisco. A small college town and home to the University of California, Davis, it is surrounded by farm land and just 40 minutes from the Napa Valley wine country. Davis has been a “Bicycle…

  • Bicycling for Women

    velopress
    1 Apr 2009 | 4:06 am
    Bicycling for Women Is an Essential Resource For Women Who Love to Ride Boulder, CO, USA – February 4, 2009 – Women are different from men. From bike fit to nutrition to aging patterns, women ride differently. Most serious cycling books fail to address the specific concerns women have about cycling. In Bicycling for Women, cycling authority Gale Bernhardt discusses all things female for women who love to ride. Bicycling for Women is up-to-date, smart, and clear. Gale addresses basic questions on bike fit, equipment, and training before moving on to more complex issues like cycling…

  • Surly Bikes 101 – The Who, What, and Why?

    johnjohnhere
    26 Nov 2008 | 7:55 pm
    Who? Surly Bikes are manufactured by a Bloomington, Minnesota based company that goes by the same name (Surly). The company was established in 1998 and first started producing diverse bike parts such as the dingle cog, Surly Singleator chain tensioner, and others, in addition to frames, forks, and complete bikes. Surly is also credited for playing a hand in establishing the Single Speed World Champions. What? Currently, Surly manufactures a number of models. Those models include the following: STEAMROLLER This Surly bike is designed as a single speed road bike and available as a complete bike…
 
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  • 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.

  • The Little Black Dress (in pumpkin)

    Austin
    2 Oct 2009 | 9:28 am
    (Click image to see comments.) The little color chart we have on the LUST page didn’t really do an awesome job of communicating just how deep this color is.  Hopefully this helps. I think that the choice of green handlebar tape is inspired.

  • The Little Black Dress (in black)

    Austin
    18 Sep 2009 | 11:08 am
    (Photos by Daniel Sharp Photography) A few months ago, we announced our LUST Line and with it our first model The Little Black Dress.  The LUST Line is a faster way to get a Sweetpea - bikes are delivered in months, not the three years for a custom bike.  We did this in order to get more women on bikes that fit, but also because three years is a LONG TIME.  For us, and for you.  We needed a way to deliver bikes faster and more predictably, and this is it. The good news is that we are now taking orders for our second batch.  If you are interested, give us a call or contact us here.
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  • 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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  • Carpet Machine

    EXPO Racing
    25 Oct 2009 | 1:53 pm
 
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  • Eye of the Storm

    Grizzly Adam
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Here in the Wasatch we have been experiencing an unexpected and welcome relief from the spittings and threatenings of Winter that were so evident just a few days ago. This week has been nothing but sunshine and temperatures hovering in the 70s. Which of course means that the one must ride – whether one wants to or not (and who doesn’t want to, really?). The trails, the skies, and the short-sleeve inducing days have been simply too good to pass up. And what better way to finish this improbable week, than to flee to the hoodoo of Moab for a weekend of sand and slickrock and far…

  • Belated Helloween

    Grizzly Adam
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am
    I mostly just monkeyed around at the Helloween night ride: No related posts.

  • November Loop

    Grizzly Adam
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:21 am
    The Alpine Loop is closed to cars. The roads are still clear of any debris or snow. Get it while you can. Related posts:Friday Haiku: The LoopThe Alpine LoopThe Alpine LoopThe Nebo LoopThe Nebo Loop

  • Feeling Cross

    Grizzly Adam
    2 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am
    Ali Goulet on his way to Saturday’s win I watched my first cyclocross race on Saturday. It was awesome. The racing was fast and furious. And of course, as I watched everyone pound around the course and hop over the barriers I was thinking that “I ought to really try this”. Several years ago I thought about giving it a go, but then nothing ever came of it, and I have hardly given it a thought since. So, now I have questions. Lots of question. I’d have to convert a bike. I have two mountain bikes: a singlespeed and a full suspension. The FS would be silly. The SS would…

  • My Neck of the Woods

    Grizzly Adam
    30 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    I like my little corner in the world. Certainly it is not without its quirks and oddities. But I can’t complain. I live within a few miles of incredible singletrack, world class powder, and in a valley that still has quaint, quiet areas that remind me that life is better lived plainly, without the distractions of this or that. Despite the cold today, my ride was refreshing. A casual tour of casual trails. The cold air permeated through my lungs, forcing me to feel alive, and alert. There was no need for the Garmin 705 on the handlebars. I knew it was time to go home when the sun had…
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  • Cycle University West Seattle Grand Opening Party!

    DL Byron
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    Cycle U is opening this weekend in West Seattle with food, drinks, giveaways, prizes, a chance to win a Pro Bike Fit, Cycling Fitness Test, and a free 5 week InCycleTM training class. Cycle U is now located on one of our daily routes, so we can wave while they’re coaching, sweating on stationary bikes, and talking fitness. Way back in the day the head coach and owner, Graig Undem, and I rode together in the Tri-Cities — that’s the Eastern part of Washington State where the wind blows in all directions. Congrats and welcome to West Seattle.

  • Hugga Caps for Sale

    DL Byron
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm
    Another addition to our Hugga Comfort line of gear, these new nylon caps are available in small/medium and large/x-large. The caps are made for us by Hincapie Sportswear and cost $9.99. They are available now directly from Hugga HQ and later this month on our Amazon Store.  We like old school cotton hats too, but not when they fade or fall apart after a few washes. I wore a Hincapie-branded version of the cap most of the Summer and it’s still going without any fading. You can wear, wash, and repeat with these. Buy Now Sizes Medium/Large $9.99 Large/X-Large $9.99 Front, Back, Right,…

  • Bike Hugger Cap: Front Back Left Right [Flickr]

    Hugger Industries
    Hugger Industries posted a photo: Another addition to our Hugga Comfort line of gear, nylon hats in small/medium and large/x-large. $9.99 available now directly from us and later this month on our Amazon Store. You can wear, wash, and dry these. The won't fade or fall apart like cotton hats.

  • Hello Juliet Elliott where'd you get those toe straps?

    DL Byron
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:54 am
    Well sure that’s a great shot of Juliet, her ink, and her bike, but check those toe straps. They’re Chicago Wig Street Straps. They keep your feet on the pedals when you’re doing wheelies, and tricks, and stuff. Uploaded by Brenton Salo | more from the Bike Hugger Photostream.

  • Dolly Cart Cargo Bike

    DL Byron
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:53 am
    Having just seen everything imaginable carried by bike in India, appreciate the DIY spirit of the Dolly Cart Cargo Bike. Uploaded by gregraisman | more from the Bike Hugger Photostream.
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  • Fear and Laughter on Lost Arrow

    localcrew
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:52 pm
    Today's post is from Patagonia Customer Service Representative, Dave Campbell. A climbing guide and instructor, Dave recently put his skills to use to lead a couple of Patagonia colleagues (one of them, his boss) up a Yosemite Valley icon, one that holds a special place in the founding of our company, the Lost Arrow Spire. Here's Dave . . .___________ As a child I always regarded Halloween as my chance to run totally wild. It was the best shot we had as kids at letting our imaginations wander free; sometimes into a dark unknown where we got scared, other times into a colorful Peter-Pan…

  • 2009 Adventure Film Festival - Nov. 12-14th - Get to Boulder Any Way You Can

    Free
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pm
    The Adventure Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado is an international forum for the best and most inspiring independent films of the year. The over 30 films featured in the Festival encompass all aspects of adventure from serious exploration and environmental heroism to gripping tales from the edge of the believable. With award-winning films from around the globe‚ adventure art and powerful speakers‚ the annual Adventure Film Festival in Boulder continues to inspire and awaken us all to the world we live in. All of us at Patagonia are very proud to once again be the title sponsor for the…

  • Stormfront Boomerang – Part 2

    Free
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm
    Christian Beamish is back with his hand-built sailboat, Cormorant, and the conclusion to his story from Baja. Please read part 1 first if you missed it yesterday. This was bad, but in the realm of wilderness breakdowns, not so bad really. I was not injured, I would not go hypothermic – worst case scenario I would drift across the bay and wash in along the beach somewhere that night or the next morning. But how the hell did I know? Anything could have happened. So I guess it was a bad enough. At any rate, I soon caught sight of a panga charging towards me over the rough water, and yet again…

  • Stormfront Boomerang – Part 1

    Free
    2 Nov 2009 | 5:34 pm
    When you build your own sailboat in Southern California and attempt to sail it the length of the Baja peninsula you don't come back with just one story, you come back with many. Today, we're stoked to have Christian Beamish join us again with another high-seas tale to complement his Dirtbag Diaries episode "Three Eighths to Eternity." Here's Christian: A ten-mile sail across a shallow estuary, with cormorants and pelicans in their thousands on sand island rookeries, brought us to a desolate Baja village living out the hangover of a used-up fishery. One hundred miles of mangrove channels lay…

  • "Takashi Sends" - from Kelly Cordes' New Alpine Climbing Blog

    localcrew
    30 Oct 2009 | 12:39 pm
    Patagonia friend, product tester, writer, disaster-style alpine climber, sleeping-bag spooner (and, ahem, senior editor of The American Alpine Journal) recently realized he's not keeping himself busy enough. Nowadays, that's as good a reason as any to fire up a blog. What makes Kelly's different and special? Of course you'll have to find out for yourself, but here's a teaser: true tales of under-funded, uninformed, seat-of-your-pants style climbing epics; insightful reflections on the nature climbing's 'beginner's mind'; and some of the most thorough-yet-readable gear talk you could hope to…
 
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  • 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.

  • 2:00 p.m. = Magic Hour

    Warren T
    23 Sep 2009 | 3:10 pm
    Temperature at departure = 70° F (21° C)I was just not motivated to get out to ride this morning. I've been off the bike since the 19th due to a scout campout, rain and general lethargy. I figured I'd get out during my lunch hour which didn't happen until 2:00 p.m. today. It was glorious. I rode the 10 miler which is normally moderately busy during the 7am and 1pm hours and was only passed by 31 cars. I passed one car myself, so let's call it a round 30 cars. Milage 10.857Average MPH 14.3Maximum MPH 26.8So, I wasn't even burning it up and still didn't have to deal with much traffic. In…
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  • VO2max and Race Performance

    Joe Friel
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:40 pm
    Here's an interesting one. I got an email from a road cyclist who, along with four teammates, was tested for VO2max and various other things recently. He wonders how the data he and his buddies got from the testing could be of help. I'm not going to go into all of that here, but will do so at another time. I'd like to take a look at something else related to the test data - what determines the outcome of races. To set the stage, here's the most basic data--the tested VO2max of each rider and his power at VO2max:-Kevin(age 36) VO2max = 65, power at VO2max = @550w-Mike (age 53) VO2max = 71,…

  • Preparing for the 2010 Season, Part 5

    Joe Friel
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am
    This is the last installment on how to prepare your Annual Training Plan (ATP) as you start thinking about the 2010 season. While I've been doing periodized planning for nearly 30 years now I realize that many see it as overly detailed and analytic. There's no doubt that it goes well beyond what most athletes are willing to do. If you are satisfied with your current level of race performance then this is not necessary. Just continue doing what you've been doing. But if you have set high goals for yourself I guarantee you that long-range planning will make those goals easier to achieve.Step 6:…

  • Preparing for the 2010 Season, Part 4

    Joe Friel
    2 Nov 2009 | 4:52 am
    I had hoped to get this posted earlier but it turned out to be a busy weekend. So I was up early on Monday morning to get it done. Below is Part 4 of how to plan your 2010 season. There will be one more installment in this series in a couple of days. As mentioned in Part 1, you can download a free Annual Training Plan form which can be completed electronically by going to the TrainingBible Coaching website. Or you can sign up for an account at TrainingPeaks where a VirtualCoach I designed will do all of this for you. A couple of athletes have mentioned that they couldn't get the Excel form to…

  • Preparing for the 2010 Season, Part 3

    Joe Friel
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:33 pm
    Seems like when ever I say 'periodization' someone else says 'rigid' or 'inflexible.' I don't know why that is. I think some people just have a lot of emotional baggage associated with planning and assume the worst. Planning for peak performance is like planning a long car trip. You need a route drawn out on a road map. Along the way you may find some roads closed and so you will detour. Or you might decide to see a point of interest off the planned route. It's doubtful you will follow the planned route with no change. And so it is with periodization. I have never in 30 years of doing this…

  • Preparing for the 2010 Season, Part 2

    Joe Friel
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:07 pm
    I've received a number of comments and questions in regards to my recent post on Training and the Transition Period. What really stands out from these is how many of you are unwilling, or perhaps even unable, to relax at the end of the race season and take a break. There is obvious concern about gaining weight and losing fitness. I suppose this is to be expected. I can only tell you that you will never achieve a really high level of fitness until you learn to accept low levels of fitness. As with many things in life, the lower your lows, the higher your highs. Let go and relax for two to six…
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  • 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…

  • Background on the Batavus BuB

    James
    30 Oct 2009 | 5:19 pm
    I recently mentioned that the Batavus BuB was one of the new city/urban bikes that really caught my attention at Interbike. Soon, I will get a chance to try out a prototype BuB for a couple of weeks… in fact I will be picking the bike up at Renaissance Bicycles this Sunday (speaking of Renaissance, they have several additional pics of the BuB prototypes posted here). I will share my impressions of the bike after I have the chance to live with it a bit, but today I want to post a background story about the design from Eric Kamphof of Fourth Floor Distribution. Eric didn’t write this…

  • Beyond Bicycles

    James
    28 Oct 2009 | 6:46 pm
    In May of 2010, Oakland, California’s Rock Paper Scissors Collective will be hosting Beyond Bicycles, a celebration of the art, science, and politics of harnessing human power. From now until March 15th, they will be accepting entries for the exhibition. They are looking for “human-powered machines, bicycle-based inventions, and interactive kinetic sculpture” from artists, designers, and creative people. If you have a concept that you wish to share, send it here. Questions can be directed to Mark at this address.Here is more information about the exhibition from Rock Paper…

  • A student-designed velomobile

    James
    23 Oct 2009 | 5:58 pm
    As you know, I like to share student designs from time to time. Joseph Campbell is a recent design graduate whose senior thesis project “dealt with bicycles and how they do not fit into Americas current grid”. As someone who has cycled for transportation for many years, I don’t completely agree with that statement, but I do see his point. There is much more that can be done both with infrastructure and with various types of pedal powered vehicle designs that can open human powered transportation options up to a larger segment of the population. I won’t discuss the inadequacies of our…
 
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  • Mr. Blumenauer goes to New York City to ride bikes

    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:15 pm
    It's not everyday that you get to ride bikes in a big metropolis with a member of Congress, even one who loves to bicycle whenever he can. Rep. Earl Blumenauer dropped by Transportation Alternatives' offices to take a quick excursion around mid-town with Executive Director, Paul Steely White, and Senior Policy Director, Noah Budnick. They checked out a few standard (painted) bike lanes and some of the newer (physically separated) facilities, of which the latter Mr. Blumenauer thought were superior. Along the way he offered much commentary about the state of biking and livable streets in the…

  • San Francisco: 350 Climate Action

    John Hamilton
    27 Oct 2009 | 1:01 pm
    350 parts per million. That’s the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide beyond which many scientists warn the earth’s climate may begin to spiral out of control. At higher concentrations, they say, heat-reflecting ice sheets will disappear and permafrost will melt, releasing vast amounts of additional greenhouse gases and driving sea levels higher in a vicious cycle. The earth’s atmosphere is currently at around 380 parts per million, and climbing. For a young international movement, 350 is a rallying cry, an organizing principle. On October 24th, climate activists in over 180 countries…

  • Streetfilms is sporting a new ‘do!

    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.
    25 Oct 2009 | 6:16 pm
    It's been a long time coming, but Streetfilms finally has a new look that we hope will help visitors find more of their favorite films (check out fun rotating categories like, "Ciclovia Explosion!") and ultimately watch more movies and spread the love amongst your fellow advocates. The first change you'll probably notice: our home page now features a plethora of category buttons to allow you to see a slate of 15 videos per page.  Our "player window" swaps out with each click, so you never have to leave this page (to still see a film's full deets and viewer comments you can click on the…

  • NYC DOT explains Bike Lanes in the Big Apple

    Elizabeth Press
    19 Oct 2009 | 6:37 am
    Bike lanes: In some cities people are literally dying to have them and some people go so far as to mark their own. Here in New York City, it feels like every time I get on my bike there is a new bike lane - sometimes on the left, sometimes buffered, and sometimes completely separated from automobile traffic.  To understand these lanes, I had the opportunity to go for a ride with the NYC DOT bicycle boys. They explained the classes of bike lanes and showed off some of these inventive facilities.  You can use Ride the City to find a safe bike route in New York City and watch this video to see…

  • Drivers Behaving Rudely

    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.
    15 Oct 2009 | 7:40 am
    Just because there's a livable streets revolution underway in NYC doesn't mean that drivers have gotten the message. Cars blocking crosswalks, drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, unnecessary honking and a slew of other quality-of-walking violations are still a routine occurrence to contend with on nearly every corner of New York City. Mark Gorton, publisher of Streetsblog, wants to put drivers on notice of their rudeness. While he acknowledges the majority of drivers are not bad or mean people, their actions speak otherwise and they may not even realize it. After all, one rude driver…
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  • Filmed by Bike Fest Calls for Entries

    Elizabeth Godley
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pm
    [image:Momentum filmed by bike 1.jpg|size=large|align=center] By Elizabeth Godley PORTLAND, OR - The 8th Annual Filmed by Bike festival - of short bicycle-themed movies - is calling for entries. The only large-scale festival of its kind in North America, it will run from April 16 to 18, 2010, at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, OR, with an opening-night street party. Filmed by Bike is a festival of bike-themed independent short films from around the world, said organizer Ayleen Crotty. Submissions must be no more than eight minutes long and must focus on the central theme of bikes.

  • Momentum Photobooth at Metro Vancouver Bike to Work Week Autumn '09

    DavidNiddrie
    5 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pm
    [image:MOMphotobooth_IMG_6996sm.jpg|align=center|size=large] The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC) is in the throes of the autumn edition of the popular Bike to Work Week campaign. Until this morning, the weather had been blue skies & falling leaves, but the fresh rainfall hasn't stopped the km's from being logged and workplaces throughout the region are challenging each other, regardless of the weather. That's what seasonal riding is all about. As a show of support and camaraderie in the dark hours of the ride, the VACC hosts Commuter Stations throughout Metro Vancouver, offering…

  • Guilty Verdict in Road Rage Trial

    Ian Bickis
    4 Nov 2009 | 5:31 pm
    [image:RearWindshield_0.Teaser.jpg|size=large|align=center] LOS ANGELES, CA - A Los Angeles physician has been found guilty in a high-profile road-rage trial involving his car and two cyclists. Christopher Thompson, a former emergency room doctor, was convicted on November 3, 2009 of assault with a deadly weapon, battery causing serious injury, mayhem and reckless driving for abruptly breaking his car in front of two cyclists in July, 2008. The cyclists, Ron Peterson and Christian Stoehr, both crashed and suffered injuries as a result of Thompson's actions. Peterson, 41, hurled face-first…

  • Comfortable Riding Gear for Larger Body Types

    Momentum Contributor
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:23 am
    [image:SGD_999_36-1.JPG|size=large|align=center] Buying bike shorts, or any spandex, can be an intimidating experience. Even skinny roadies have to jump up a size when buying many European brands. So bigger riders could be forgiven for skipping the skinnies altogether. But having the right gear - especially when you get into longer commutes and nasty weather - can mean the difference between grabbing the car keys or the bike helmet. And bike shorts are, despite their awkward nature off the bike, very comfortable on the bike. [image:peter-cowley.JPG|size=medium] That thin padding and…

  • "Draisine" Gets Things Rolling

    Amy Walker
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am
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  • 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…

  • Paul Frank Vintage Style City Bike

    Freewheel
    22 Sep 2009 | 5:29 am
    On this blog, we encourage bikes shops to sell “regular bikes to regular people.” And we encourage regular people to buy their bikes from their good ole local bike shop. If you live in or around D.C., you will find a handy list of local bike shops in the metro area in the lower right column. For reasons that David previously discussed here, we believe that local bike shops offer superior quality and service to “big box” stores.With that cautionary preface, let me introduce you to the Paul Frank City Bike, available at Target and amazon.com for $510. It is made by Nirve, which puts out…
 
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  • 11.06.09 Favorite Routes Re-ridden

    Joe Strummer
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:33 pm
    Today, the question was not whether to ride, but which to ride: road or cycolocross? It's a good choice to have. Tempted as I was to hop on the road bike and do the Marine Loop, I figured with my first race coming up on Sunday, I should put some time in on the cyclocross bike. So I suited up and headed out to the SIUE campus. The bike trail runs right by the cross country course. "I wonder what it would be like to ride it?" I thought. "Why wonder?" Why not find out?" So I rode the 5K course I've run so many times before. The answer, as it turns out, was that it rides just like it runs: like a…

  • Play'in hookey

    Unit
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:29 am
    Yesterday was one of those (typically) rare November days. Most years it would be rare, that is. Jason was taking the day off work and asked me to take leave with him. Seemed like the thing to do. We met up and rolled out in summer clothing for a little less than a metric yesterday afternoon. Does it get any better? I was able to collect a little data on the way too. I tried another front wheel from my LBS to test my brake shudder problem. As I presumed the problem did not exist with an alternate wheel. Tally thus far: Shudder exists with wheel A, but not Wheel B, or C. In efforts to make…

  • 11.05.09 My First 100 Miles

    Joe Strummer
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:39 pm
    Back when I was first running, I had three favorite routes around town. I've already raved on two of them in previous posts: The Nickel Plate Trail: A converted railbed, its crushed limestone bed is the best running surface in this area. It runs five mostly tree-lined miles out of town, mixing some a few nice rises and falls with some flat stretches. The SIUE Cross Country Course: Or Mud Mountain, as some locals refer to it, is both beautiful and challenging. You run into the woods, then climb your way back out. A little to the south of the course, a canal runs through the woods towards the…

  • 5th Time's a Charm!!

    Boz
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    This weekend will be my 5th weekend of racing cross in 2009. This weekend will also produce the 5th different team kit for me so far this year. Let's recap. Bearcat Cross, I raced for ICCC. Hermann Under the Lights, Mesa Cycles. Pride/Gear Up Cross in Godfrey, Lone Wolf Coffee Company. Bubba Cross at Faust Park, Hammer Nutrition. This weekend, I'll be sporting a Big Shark kit which is my new home as a part of the Big Shark-Pfoodman dirt oriented team lead by Ralph Pfremmer and Matt Struckman. Our new team kits are being designed as we speak and we'll be sporting those come 2010. But for now,…

  • Life update

    Unit
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am
    Wow, I have been absent for a while...did anyone notice? Truth be known there really is not much going on in my life regarding bikes. That is not to say that there is not a lot going on though! Sparing you the details of a life chock full of training limiters including a wonderful family, a good job, and lots of extra curricular activities related to both, I will just give some brief updates on the cycling component of my life. Indoor training. Doing a lot of this. It saves time, and gets things done! It also preserves my mood. Variety is the spice of life...two different sets of rollers and…
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  • 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…

  • How to Fix a Dropped Chain – Without Stopping!

    Levi
    13 Oct 2009 | 7:47 am
    So you have mastered the basics of gears and shifting, but one day you shifted down to the small chainring, and your chain just dropped onto the bottom bracket shell? Or maybe you went to the big ring and the chain flew off the ring and onto your shoe? Well, here is what you can do… If your chain drops onto the bottom bracket shell: If you are pedaling along, shift down to the small chainring, and immediately lose all resistance at the pedals, there’s a good chance that the chain dropped off onto the bottom bracket shell. If this happens, the first thing you should do is relax!

  • Ask Levi: Which Cadence Is More Efficient for Mountain Biking?

    Levi
    7 Oct 2009 | 10:34 am
    Let’s look at cadence when it comes to mountain biking… Speaking of cadence, which one is efficient in mt biking – maintaining 90 rpm, or high torque and less rpm? Thanks, Mountain Matt Hi Matt, The short answer is, “it depends.” As discussed in my proper cadence article, the proper cadence differs between riders, even when road biking. However, it is generally accepted that maintaining a steady cadence of 90rpm is most efficient on the road. At the other end of the spectrum (mountain biking,) there are many situations that call for different cadences. When…

  • Bodyweight Exercise: Burpees

    Levi
    6 Oct 2009 | 4:01 am
    Burpees are a very intense exercise – like squat thrusts, but harder! These will work your heart and lungs, muscular endurance, plus balance and coordination. Burpees are very efficient as well – you get a great full body workout in a short time. Step 1: Start in a standing position with feet close together, arms at your sides. Step 2: Now, squat down and put the palms of your hands just outside and in front of your feet. Step 3: Support yourself with your hands, then thrust your feet backward so that you are in the traditional “up” portion for a standard pushup. Step…
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  • Master Plan: Review and analysis as comment period comes to an end

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm
    The vision by 2030. If you have something to say about the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 (a.k.a. the Bicycle Master Plan), Sunday (11/8) is your last chance to do it. PBOT will take all comments received by Sunday night and try to work them into revisions of the Plan before it is finalized and goes in front of City Council for official adoption on January 20th (you can also show up to City Hall to testify on that day). The 118 page Plan (download the whole thing or parts of it here) was over two years in the making and it will help dictate how our bikeway network is built out for the next 20…

  • Winter riding: Staying warm and dry on a budget

    Elly Blue (Editor)
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm
    Raingear comes in all styles, forms — and budgets. (Photo © J. Maus) Now that the rain has arrived in earnest, it’s time to get the daily wet weather riding routine down pat. For many of us, that isn’t going to include shopping for a new, name brand rain jacket and pants, fancy washable wool, or a new bike with disc brakes. Fortunately there are plenty of local options for staying warm and reasonably dry without going broke. I recently made a trip to Andy and Bax, a military surplus store at 324 SE Grand, right in the center of the industrial east side. They have whatever…

  • Keep your bikes cozy in a (locally made) bike shed - Updated

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:26 pm
    Portlanders like to take care of their beloved bikes. Here are a few locally made examples; some by an entrepreneurial builder and one sent in by a reader who did it DIY style. Local artist and craftsman Brennan Conaway has found yet another niche to serve in Portland’s fast-growing population of bike lovers — bike sheds. Conaway’s bike sheds — which he designs and builds in Portland along with other small backyard structures under his Micro-Structures brand — look like an attractive way to keep your bikes secure and out of the weather. Here are a few of his…

  • After tragic week, pedestrian advocates call for “immediate response and change”

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:48 am
    “The sheer number of serious collisions between pedestrians and cars this past week demonstrates that our traffic safety deficit is not found in one person’s error.” — Steph Routh, Director of Willamette Pedestrian Coalition On Sunday night, two young women were struck by a car while attempting to cross the street at SE 80th and Foster; one was killed and the other seriously injured. Several other traffic incidents in which people on foot were killed or sustained major injuries also occurred in the past week in Oregon. Portland’s pedestrian advocacy group, the…

  • Jobs of the Week

    Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief)
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:40 am
    Two excellent bike-related job opportunities have been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check out the details below and good luck if you apply! Lead Mechanic — Portland State University Bike Hub Advertising Sales Account Manager — Momentum Magazine 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 following us on Twitter. These are paid listings, so when you apply, please…
 
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  • Rebecca Rusch: Leadville 100 Winner and 24 Hour Champ

    trek7k
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm
    Rebecca Rusch wins the 2009 Leadville 100 Back in September I got a chance to chat with 2009 Leadville winner and 2-time 24 Hour Solo World Champion Rebecca Rusch about racing, training, and mountain bike trails. Meeting Rusch for the first time I was instantly struck by how friendly she comes across despite being such a fierce competitor on the racecourse. A cool confidence seems to underlie everything she says and her enthusiasm for mountain biking is seriously contagious. Rusch tells me she got into mountain biking through adventure racing several years ago, though MTB wasn’t exactly her…

  • Time Z-Control MTB Pedal Review

    element22
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pm
    Back in September I got a chance to preview MTB pedals and shoes from Time and I was curious to see how they performed on the trail. The Time Z-Control pedals ($125 MSRP) are designed for freeride/DH/BMX and are so named for their Z-shaped side profile. I soon found out these are versatile pedals that can stand up to serious abuse! The Z-Control features an aluminum body with machined surfaces for a slight weight reduction (525 grams per pair). The Z-Control pedals also come with a chromed steel axle to prevent corrosion and are tough enough to stand up to the abuse of free riding and shuttle…

  • From Rock to Gore-Tex: My Visit to Gore Part I

    trek7k
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:41 pm
    A few weeks back I got an invitation from W.L. Gore & Associates, makers of Gore-Tex, Gore Bike Wear, and Gore Ride-On Cables (among many, many other things), to come visit them in suburban Philadelphia and learn about their products. Although I’ve owned a few Gore products over the years, I didn’t know the whole story so I decided to take them up on their offer last week. If you’re a geek like me you’ll be fascinated to learn how Gore-Tex is made and why it works so well. How Gore-Tex is made (skip this if you hated science class) Fluorspar photo by Jonathan…

  • Xterra Triathlon World Championships

    trek7k
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pm
    photo by Nils Nilson, xterraphotos.com On October 25 the Xterra Triathlon World Championships took place in Maui, HI with 550 racers from 22 countries around the world. The World Champs is the culmination of the 100 race off-road triathlon series that takes place around the world each year and from what I’ve read the competition is pretty fierce. We’ve all heard of the Ironman Triathlon and this is sorta the off-road equivalent. Then again, the Xterra Triathlon isn’t nearly as long as the Ironman. Here’s how the two stack up: Xterra World Championship Ironman World…

  • Win a Bike Ride with Lance Armstrong!

    trek7k
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:30 am
    OK, so I actually had a dream about this just a couple days ago before I even heard about the contest so I’m pretty sure I’m going to win. Go ahead and enter if you like but I’m just warning you: it’s my destiny Seriously though, the contest runs through December 2, 2009 and all you have to do is become a fan of Clear2Go on Facebook and fill out an online entry form to enter the sweepstakes. You can even “earn” more entries by posting photos to the Facebook page. The press release I got mentioned the ride would take place in Austin but didn’t say what…
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  • 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 [...]

  • Blown Rear-End

    Darren
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    This past Saturday was Halloween and the second race of the AZ Dust Devil series.  This race was held at the Estrella Mt Bike park.  This is one of if not the toughest course in the City.  As there is a lot of Climbing, sand, Climbing, rocks, and more Climbing, with some technical bits through [...]

  • 2009, One for the Books!

    Tim Ek
    23 Oct 2009 | 3:51 pm
    The 2009 race season has come to an end in a manner that represented all of the best and all of the worst.  The cumulative effect of the largest race schedule I’ve ever tackled in my life, over 145 hours of racing, has taken it’s toll, not only financially, but physically and mentally as well.  [...]

  • Crazy Old Man strength = 3rd Place single speed?

    Travis
    23 Oct 2009 | 11:28 am
    So heres the deal after taking almost 2 years off competative cycling I decided to do some single speed racing this fall. At 35 years old and 216lbs I should be racing the clydesdale category or not racing at all. Seriously Im built more like a cornerback than a svelt racerboy, its kind of like [...]
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  • ProTonLocks Magnetic Pedals: Review

    RL Policar
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:53 pm
    We met up with ProTonLocks at Interbike. During our meeting/video interview, their product actually wowed us. The nice gentleman showed us a large poster of a bmx guy with a prosthetic leg doing a crazy stunt while using these pedals. He even demonstrated how his pedals worked and by that time we were convinced that they would do well in a review. ProTonLocks gave me a set of pedals to take home so we can test it and review them on the site. Here’s an excerpt from their description of their pedals: ProTon Magnetic Pedal Locks Should reduce the risk of injuries by providing a means to…

  • KHS 650b Testimony from a PRO Racer

    RL Policar
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:16 pm
    We met Charles Jenkins at Interbike and he had nothing but great things to say about the new KHS sixfifty606 bike. Then at the last race, we saw him annihilating his competition while riding the 650b. Here’s what he had to say about it. FREE Shipping on All Orders over $75 at DirectBicycleParts.com

  • Customize your bike for about $6

    RL Policar
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pm
    So here’s a super cheap and fun way to quickly add some pizazz to your bike. Get yourself some engine or brake caliper enamel from your local auto parts store. I chose a funky green. I would have preferred pink to match the theme of my bike. Then I removed my caliper and rotor. I made sure I taped off part of the rotor where the prongs met the brake surface for accuracy. I followed it up with a full tape job. I then disassembled my caliper, removing the pads and I cleaned up with a degreaser. After taping off some of the moving parts, I started to paint! I also pained the inside of the…

  • Mt. Sac Fat Tire Classic 2009-Race Report

    RL Policar
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:23 am
    Sunday was your typical Southern California day, dry and warm. Temperatures were forecasted to reach over 82 degrees. In this event we had our Cat2/3 and Single Speed racers. Here’s the current roster: Kim Finch-Cat2 Priscilla Policar-Cat3 David Sanderson-Cat2 Tony Finch-Cat3 Eric Hunner-Single Speed (but racing with the Cat2 riders) Joe Solancho Cat3 Cat2 and SS racers started around 9am. I always love watching these powerhouses blast through the course. In the beginning, there was a huge pile up that took down our very own David Sanderson as well as 2 other riders. David and the other…

  • Internet Brand Bikes….shrinking

    RL Policar
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm
    For the longest time Ibex Bikes was the leading Internet Brand Bike company out there. They sold directly to the consumer, which allowed them to save money since they were cutting out the middle man. Well those days are over since they recently announced that they are no longer in business. So where can people go to now for a Direct to Consumer Bike Company? Here’s 3 that come to mind. 1. Sette USA. Right now you can get the Sette Reken Frame for $89. 2. Bikesdirect.com. Same model as Ibex. They offer great bikes at a great price. 3. Fezzari Bikes. They actually sponsor pros and world…
 
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  • RaysMTB Official Opening Bash this weekend

    sicklines
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    Every year Ray brings new features to his indoor mountain bike park and this year is no different.  In addition to new features and a new lounge area there will be a free lunch as well so head out if you can make it!  See more at www.raysmtb.com to get jealous if you’re not attending.

  • Competitive Cyclist Turner Trail Day (Mountain View, Arkansas) This weekend

    sicklines
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:48 am
    Competitive Cyclist is pleased to announce a trail day this weekend (Nov. 7th) with Turner.  A free event that will include trail maintainace and a chance to demo lots of Turner bikes!  Demo location is at the Syllamo Trail System near Mountain View Arkansas.  Read the details in the pdf here.

  • Freeride Friday

    sicklines
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:33 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. Hardtail @ Whistler Bromont Fall 2009 Previous Freeride Friday Videos

  • GoPro HD Hero 1080p Helmet Camera Review

    sicklines
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:31 pm
    Pointofviewcameras.com has a 1080p GoPro HD Hero review up already!  Be sure to check it out if you’re in the market for a new helmet camera anytime soon. [GoPro HD Hero Review]

  • e*thirteen introduces new chainguides for 2010 : XCX and SS+

    sicklines
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am
    e*thirteen SS+ and XCX guides e*thirteen passed along some information on some new products that they’ve been developing for some time. Read the details on the SS+, the XCX-CX, and XCX-XC inside. “In a tireless effort to perfect chain retention systems across the board e*thirteen components has once again raised the standard by which all other chainguides are judged. As the industry leader in chain retention, e*thirteen realizes the importance of making advanced technologies more accessible to budget conscious riders and racers. We believe that a recessed world economy should not…
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  • 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

  • What’s Your Fuel?

    VeloLoser
    16 Oct 2009 | 6:31 am
    My main goal for tomorrow's race is to perform as well as I can. That doesn't necessarily mean I want to place better than last time. I'm more interested in coming to the race better prepared, sufficiently warmed up, and well-fueled so that I can be in control of the situation, and feel as good as can reasonably be expected through as much of the race as possible. I bonked pretty early at the first race, and while I was able to recover somewhat by the end, I was never operating at my full potential, and was never able to improve upon the small gains I made during the first lap. Although I…
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  • 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.

  • finish shots of Anthony's bike.

    steve garro
    19 Oct 2009 | 12:10 pm
    man -i'm super happy with the way all the curves came out on this frame. it's all done by hand & eye, so no two bikes are ever the same. profile shot. never so many "O's" in smooooooth............ that's it for now - she went in a box and is going off to Spectrum Powder Works for some special lovin'. if you have never checked out Mark & Liz's work do so here: www.spectrumpowderworks.com later! Steve.

  • right back at it - Anthony's frame winding down.

    steve garro
    16 Oct 2009 | 1:08 pm
    almost done! a nicely polished seat tube junction. nice & smooth with the Aufhauser rod - i'm sold! very straight! lastly, i got this repair turned around fast & you cannot tell it's not fresh & brand new.more later, busy day - Steve.

  • a great trip to Lee's Ferry - lots of pics, none in order.........

    steve garro
    14 Oct 2009 | 4:15 pm
    we just got back from kayaking for four days with a bunch of friends for our anniversary! it was perfect. Denise with our fresh dinner all ready to go. quite a view from one of our camps. Petito & Karin just another piece of nature's art. Condors upon high.random pic. yes, i always look this crusty........ Jane the Borlings in a borrowed pedal boat. it broke but they kept on with one set of pedals. another quick catch and release over the side. we had some of the best fishing i have seen there in recent times! Petito & Karin at four mile bar. a little tiny Jeff. Jimmy Gaun did a guest…
 
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  • Nelson Vails inducted into US Bicycling Hall of Fame

    Buffalo Bill
    7 Nov 2009 | 1:33 am
    The first ‘proper’ bicycle shop I ever frequented was Yellow Jersey on Drayton Park. It was there that I met Andy Dickson, a Moving Target co-founder, who sold me my first hand-built...

  • Cities in the Dark Africat screening, Sat 7th November [1]

    Buffalo Bill
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:27 am
    This from exenger Charlie (past winner of Messengerpaluza): Hive Gallery Exhibition, Saturday 7th of November from 6-9 pm at 8-10 Greatorex St, Whitechapel E1 5NF We are setting up an...

  • Is this funny or not? [3]

    Buffalo Bill
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:40 am
    Or just mildy amusing? A new type of pedestrian crossing system has been unveiled at Oxford Circus in London today. It works by stopping all road traffic from time-to-time so that pedestrians...

  • Stop SMIDSY [2]

    Buffalo Bill
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:08 am
    Debra Rolfe, an old friend, and key organiser of 2003 European Cycle Messenger Championships, writes in the Guardian today, promoting the Cyclist Touring Club’s Stop SMIDSY (she is campaigns...

  • Win a set of Knog lights [1]

    Buffalo Bill
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:37 am
    Yes, free stuff. To win a set of Knog Gekko lights, exactly the same as the ones that are available from Cycle Chic, all you have to do is send an email to: movingtargetcomp@me.com with the answer...
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  • Some Probability And Statistics On The Individual Time Trial

    4 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm
    The Tour de France (TDF) is the marquee cycling event on the calender for any top international pro cyclist as well as their squads. Everyone wants to do well here because its arguably the biggest and most glamorous stage for displaying athletic talent. The competition is tough, the fans are many, the stages are epic and the prize money is fat.In this post, I'm trying to figure out what kind of a statistical distribution is seen in the finishing times from this year's prologue TT (Tour de France). I will also try to quantify the probability of getting close to the fastest time trialist in the…

  • 2009 Weblog Awards - Nominate & Vote For The Bee!

    3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Hey everyone. So a little about me again. I'm a mechanical engineer currently dabbling in electro-optics full-time after quitting my previous job in the petroleum industry. On the side, I survive through a rabid fascination for cycling and its many aspects, from tech and history to culture.For the past 3-4 years, this blog has given you varied articles that many of you love and use as reference/research. Some are so controversial they are discussed on forums to the point where people trade barbs with each other. Popular posts such as Serious Cycling=Serious Legs, Power to Weight Ratio, Lore…

  • Battling The Tour de Off-Season

    30 Oct 2009 | 10:35 pm
    Cattaraugus, NYFor many here in the northeast of the U.S, crusty golden leaves have begun to fall, signaling the time of the year when we must take give our a nuts a break off the bicycle saddle and gather other edible nuts for winter.We are to find out our losses in upper body strength and try to "cross-sport", which must be like "cross-dress" to those 50-50 human beings, you know...to find out what the other exciting side of the grass is like.After emptying the family budget throughout the year buying bicycles, racing bicycles and driving huge vehicles to buy them and then hauling them…

  • A Word On Bicycles And Radios

    29 Oct 2009 | 10:27 am
    Think back to a great speech, an interesting musical composition or an experience of going through a historical event live and chances are, you probably heard a good portion of them on the radio.Riding a bicycle and going places also instills deep memories. In developing nations, kids ride bikes to school. Men make money through bicycles. Entire families are seen transporting themselves from village to town and vice versa. For most of us, we remember routes and places better when we take a trip there by bike.One could argue that both the radio and the bicycle completely changed human society,…

  • Velo Taboo : Underwear Inside Shorts

    27 Oct 2009 | 8:08 am
    Attention Cycling Noob,Just where do you think you're going?? Are you wearing underwear, knickers, lingerie and ofter hardware under your cycling shorts?? If yes, just imagine someone plugged out a huge 8ft stop sign from the ground with utmost urgency and stuck it in your face while an elephant provides the mother of all trumpeting!Wearing underwear under padded cycling shorts is like riding with your shorts full of broken glass. I mean, imagine someone exploded a Schott glass with dynamite and then slipped the remains from a laboratory funnel right into your shorts. Happy trails!And we did…
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  • Remember Peter's Wo of the Week This weekend !

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:08 am
    Whether you are piling wood, ripping walls out of your Gym or Getting stuff put away for Winter   Think about how you can get a workout in and have some fun ! www.SteveNeal.ca Share on Facebook Idea for a topic ? Post a comment/question and we will be sure to address it !

  • Don't Forget the Ice

    4 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pm
    Cryotherapy or Icing is an excellent habit to get into whether you have an acute injury or not. The application of Cold in a bath or through ice packs/massage has been shown to help decrease inflamation and soreness. Those who enjoy the use of ice typically report decreased soreness, fatigue and improved recovery. For those with acute injuries there is often confusion on what constitutes icing. Some general Guidelines:   DON'T = Ice before you train, leave it on >20min, stop after one day, stop after one session, stop immediately when injury/soreness decreases or goes away.   DO…

  • Workouts of the Week - November 3rd 2009

    3 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pm
    Steve's  WO 5 min aerobic warmup 10 min active flex warmup...try and include at least 1 x 30 sec  front / and both sides plank during this time Then complete: 8 x 20 seconds ON / 10 sec OFF - Air Squats...make sure quads are at  least parallel to ground...bonus to get hip joint below knee while  maintaining weight on the heels...knees out over toes...natural curve  of the spine. 1 min off 16 x 10 seconds ON / 20 sec OFF - Push Ups...chest and thighs to touch  the ground every rep...20 sec rest to be done in up position of the  pushup...so a plank on hands. 1…

  • Stafford Grabs back to back 2nds at Kelso Cross

    2 Nov 2009 | 5:47 pm
    Stafford (left) from his 2nd Place Box  Rachael M. - 1st Pro W Holly W. - 5th J. Stafford - 2nd Pro M M.Farquharson - 7th Pro M B. Berger - 7th Master 1 www.SteveNeal.ca Share on Facebook Idea for a topic ? Post a comment/question and we will be sure to address it !

  • Remember Your Vest !

    31 Oct 2009 | 2:55 pm
     Hunting Seasons start and end over the next few months (Nov 1st is first starting date) ... remember to dress brightly on your rides ! Steve and Peter www.SteveNeal.ca Share on FacebookIdea for a topic ? Post a comment/question and we will be sure to address it !
 
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  • 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.

  • Reviewed: Pearl Izumi P.R.O. OCTANE BIB SHORT

    CogSnob
    12 Jul 2009 | 8:25 pm
    Over the last year, we have done our best to try the latest and greatest cycling bibs available. Yes,... Get the latest cycling reviews on all the latest hot products at www.cogsnob.com.
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  • MAC and BikeReg.com MABRAcross points update

    ken
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    Two cross series continue this weekend, the Mid Atlantic Cross with the pivotal Wayne Scott Memorial Xross @ Fair Hill and the Tacchino Ciclocross, the 5th round of the BikeReg.com MABRAcross... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • On Tap: NECCS Cycle-Smart International

    lyne
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Two UCI cross races on tap this weekend in the US, the Cycle-Smart International I & II, held at Look Park in Northampton, MA. The 19th edition of the race comprises rounds nine and ten of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • News: Continental teams, Bahati Foundation, Adageo Energy

    lyne
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:52 pm
    Earlier today, the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team released its roster for the 2010 season. The team is one of three new UCI Continental Men’s teams registered with USA Cycling for 2010,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Cross Standings update: Powers and Bruno-Roy lead USAC, Johnson and Elliott top NACT

    lyne
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pm
    Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld) and Maureen Bruno-Roy (MM Racing p/b Seven Cycles) still lead 2009/2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Racing Calendar. Tim Johnson... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Jesse Anthony on the comeback trail

    lyne
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm
    After stellar seasons coming up through the ranks in the cross world, racking up 7 US National titles as a junior and U23, expectations were high for Jesse Anthony (Jamis Bikes) this season. Some... [[ 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
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    The Great Cyclist/Motorist Debate: Over the past few years there seems to have been a brewing debate between motorists and cyclists over who commands control of the roads. We all know that cars and bikes are supposed to “Share The Road” with one another in theory, but it has proven to be harder said than done. Cyclists get mad at motorists for speeding past and driving too closely to them. Motorists get mad at cyclists for riding too slow or coming dangerously close to their lane. In order to protect cyclists and help ease the tension between the two groups, there have been laws passed in…

  • Did you know? Bell’s Fast Facts Fridays

    Bell Sports
    30 Oct 2009 | 12:20 pm
    BOO! For all the soon-to-be goblins, witches and vampires out there – this week’s post is for you! In honor of Halloween, we’ve decided to share some facts around popular costumes, trick-or-treating and (of course) bicycle rides/events that you may want to keep in mind while gearing up for this year’s All Hallows’ Even. 1. According to LIFE magazine, some of the best selling/most popular Halloween costumes and ideas in 2009 are Bernie Madoff masks, Kate Gosselin wigs, Star Trek uniforms, and everything Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) and…

  • Survey Says: Well done! Majority of all children biking to school wear a helmet!

    Bell Sports
    29 Oct 2009 | 10:19 am
    We recently posted a survey asking people whether or not their children ride bicycles to school, if they wear their helmets, and a few other bike and helmet-related questions. We also offered a free Bell True Fit helmet to one lucky survey participant. Today we’re announcing the lucky winner … and sharing the survey results! While many of the participants had similar responses, there were also some interesting variations too. For example, the majority of survey participants said their children do not ride bicycles to school, with the number one reason for not riding their bikes to school…

  • Did you know? Bell’s Fast Facts Fridays

    Bell Sports
    23 Oct 2009 | 10:28 am
    In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) this week’s post is all about being passionately pink for the cure – through bicycle riding! In case you feel like joining in to support the cause in the future, below are a few rides that you may want to start training for. 1. The Hershey Tour de Pink bicycle ride covers 200+ miles and benefits Young Survival Coalition (YSC), an international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. (Young Survival Coalition) 2. 85 percent of the proceeds the organization bike4breastcancer receives…

  • Did you know? Bell’s Fast Facts Fridays

    Bell Sports
    16 Oct 2009 | 12:05 pm
    Since the invention of the wheel more than 5,000 years ago, humans have been pushing the limits of speed, size, efficiency, and style in regard to their modes of transportation. To this day people take pride in breaking (or attempting to break) world records on wheel. Whether by car, bicycle, motorcycle, float or another mode of transportation, thrill seekers continually work to topple the feats accomplished by their forefathers through Guinness World Records.  Here are few of the wheel related records we found interesting:  1) The largest parade of bicycles is 1,901 and was organized by…
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  • 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

  • What’s Your Fuel?

    VeloLoser
    16 Oct 2009 | 6:31 am
    My main goal for tomorrow's race is to perform as well as I can. That doesn't necessarily mean I want to place better than last time. I'm more interested in coming to the race better prepared, sufficiently warmed up, and well-fueled so that I can be in control of the situation, and feel as good as can reasonably be expected through as much of the race as possible. I bonked pretty early at the first race, and while I was able to recover somewhat by the end, I was never operating at my full potential, and was never able to improve upon the small gains I made during the first lap. Although I…
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