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Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville gain national designation for bicycling progress Washington, D.C. - October 18, 2012 - Three of the nation's largest cities joined the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) today. Showcasing the progress and potential of major U.S. cities to make bicycling safe and accessible for millions of Americans, Los Angeles (Calif.), Nashville (Tenn.), and … [Read more...]
Written by: Jonathan Fisch Day one of Interbike Las Vegas is unlike anything I have ever imagined or can explain. Lets just say that every retailer, distributor, graphic designer, label, brand, energy powder, bike pedal, trainer and caring bag is on display, in a convention center that is the size of Texas, or at least it feels that way. Within 5 hours of walking the main show room I have … [Read more...]
So tonight I was one of the so-called lucky ones and got myself a starting bib (#57 out of 158) for the CrossVegas race during Interbike week. After a not so long 5 hour drive leaving at a very early 4:30am, and then spending the better part of the day on my feet at the trade show. I arrived at the race venue sleep deprived and with pretty dead legs. But not to be deterred by excuses I showed … [Read more...]
LONDON, Sept 13, 2012 - Australian Orica-GreenEdge rider Leigh Howard seized back the leader's gold jersey in the Tour of Britain as Team Sky's Mark Cavendish slipped back badly in Thursday's fifth stage, which was won by Marc de Maar. UnitedHealthcare's de Maar, of the Netherlands, made a break for the front with six kilometres of the 147km ride around Stoke-on-Trent remaining, … [Read more...]
Boise, Idaho, Sept 12, 2012 - Law enforcement officials in Germany and the United States are investigating the theft of a road bike and time trial bike owned by Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong. The two bikes went missing while they were being shipped from Germany to Boise, Idaho, US media reported on Wednesday. Armstrong's time trial bike was the same one she used to win … [Read more...]
Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled … [Read more...]
Written By: Josh Horowitz -Wonderful Pistachios Pro Cycling At the Wonderful Pistachios Pro Cycling team’s winter training camp, we hosted Wonderful Pistachios employees for a weekend of skills clinics and training. It was an exciting weekend with some great riding and bonding and everyone left in high spirits, motivated to ride more and become better all around cyclists. The problem with … [Read more...]
This week, sign retailer SmartSign and affiliate inventory company MyAssetTag release BikeGuard™: The Free Bike Registry, a new registry that is the first of its kind. Entirely free, and with capability for international scope, BikeGuard is the first bike registry to make available asset tags for free. Once slapped on the bike and left over two days to stick, the BikeGuard tags immediately and … [Read more...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar … [Read more...]