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TheWashCycle: MoCo Encourages Bike Paths

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:02:00 -0500

Mongomery County defined its new growth policy, which includes giving

developers discounts to build dense developments near transit stations as long as they also construct bike paths and walkways, put shops and other amenities nearby, and use environmentally friendly construction methods.

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Bike World News: Vos And Nys Win At Jaarmarktcross

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:57:11 -0500

Marianne Vos ended Katie Compton’s season-long win streak and Sven Nys edged Niels Albert in a sprint.

For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

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BikePortland.org: Concern grows for missing community member

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:21:10 -0500

Aaron Tarfman, seen here at
a bike event in 2007.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Friends of Southeast Portland resident Aaron Tarfman are concerned tonight because he has not returned home for over 24 hours and he has written a poignant [...]

BIKE 4 MORE: Guten Tag Work

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:10:20 -0500

Well I’m back on the bike. I finally got a chance to ride my bike to work. My new Lemond is completed and it rides like a dream. Well Candice and I have a new residence that’s about 5 miles away from work. This morning I left my house around [...]

What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today: Decorated House at Peniston and S. Saratoga

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:45:38 -0500

I rode home from work today, against the wind, even though I rode to work against the wind…where’s the payoff? Well, it’s in a sunny and warm mid-November day. Seriously. I’m still riding about in a t-shirt, skirt, and strappy sandals. I rode down Peniston because the smooth asphalt was [...]

Urban Velo: Gossip of the Cyclers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:04:17 -0500

The New York Times recently published an article that looks back on the media’s bicycling coverage during the late 1800’s, particularly it’s own column:

Part racing results, part travel guide, part club bulletin, part tip sheet for local cycling-related politics, Gossip of the [...]

The Church of the Big Ring: Cutthroat Cross 2009 – Selected Scenes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:45:03 -0500

Some video footage of the Cutthroat Cross race at Hunter Park.

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Cyclelicious: SJSU Fixed Gear

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

College students on bikes at the San Jose State Univerity Campus.

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The Church of the Big Ring: CX Tips Episode #1

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:53:56 -0500

Number of comments: 3

In this video Art and Ali go over some techniques to gain an advantage on run-ups and the best way to shoulder your bike.

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Two Wheels: Hey, Noah: More Spider Pictures!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:43:00 -0500

Tonight, one of my Circus Spiders decided to turn his back toward the floor, for awhile. Not only that, but he walked over a spot directly above my floor lamp and posed for photos.

"I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille..."[...]

CycleDog: Armistice Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:23:00 -0500

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In honor of those men and women who gave so much in order that we may spend our time complaining about the government, taxes, traffic congestion, crappy cellphone service and other ephemera.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark [...]

gwadzilla: the sun setting over the tacchino ciclocross race on sunday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: NCVC Terri rounding the corner after the barriers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: Interview on In the Crosshairs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:14:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: where in the city? who is the monument to?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: I think I have a better shot on the camera

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:00 -0500

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Two Wheels: Kinesis Cyclocross Forks and 29er Tires (WARNING: If you are not a bike mechanic, this post is going to even more boring than most!)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:00 -0500

Okay, this is one of those posts which I'm putting out there just in case someone needs the information I've gathered through trial and error. Trust me; you can't find this stuff out through the normal channels.

In the picture above, there are three different' [...]

gwadzilla: I see the ticket... but beyond that... can you just put a star on the door and a flashing light on the roof?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:07:00 -0500

I had a two tone four door '66 Nova a car one year older than myself

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fatmarc: 055: cross practice in my garage

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:40:00 -0500

Number of comments: 3
Hoped to get out with some friends and ride around some fields in the dark, dressed in lycra like the dorks that we are. But then just as I was leaving the clog factory, the skies started pouring. So L-Web, Jeb and I had cross practice in my garage tonight.That [...]

Bike Intelligencer: Daily Roundup: Creative ways to make $$ from cycling, the nation’s bike boom, ‘lectronic shifting and more

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:05:17 -0500

Amusing piece from MadConomist.com on how to make money from bicycling. The furniture thing is truly inspired. More on the nation’s bike-commuting boom: New York. San Jose (Cyclelicio.us has a rundown on some others…) Seattle’s increases — up 27 percent from 2005 to 2008 and 29 percent from 2008 to 2009 [...]

BikePortland.org: Speed limits and ODOT: A primer

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:53:33 -0500

Some Portlanders will resort to
anything to slow people down.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Excessive speed. It’s a killer and it’s on the loose on streets throughout Portland.

It’s a problem and there are many ways to combat it. One of those is to reduce speed limits. But, [...]

Bike Intelligencer: Tale of Two Ryan Leeches

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:27:42 -0500

What are the chances there are TWO Ryan Leeches in North America, close to the same age, who have made names for themselves in the cycling world? 100 percent. The B.C. trials rider Ryan Leech. The American cyclocross rider Ryan Leech. [...]

gwadzilla: it gets funnier every time I watch it... thanks In the Crosshairs Bill!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:00 -0500

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littlecircles: Sand

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:27:39 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Just south of the Winooski... lots of driftwood.

Explored near home this afternoon after working this morning. Took a quick post lunch ride to check out a stretch of beach on lake Champlain. Part 1 turned into hike a bike [...]

littlecircles: Huffy

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:17:31 -0500

Wide tires, fenders, custom paint.

Met the boys for an early cruise out to the causeway and was finally able to check out Patrick’s new ride in person. Its been a loooong time coming. 650b Huffnagel rando specific frame. Integrated decaleur, custom [...]

TheWashCycle: Chicago's Solution to the Parking Meter Problem

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:24:38 -0500

Photo by Swarah [...]

Columbus Rides: Tuesday Night Ride - Big Run Hals Als Ride

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500

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So we had 10 riders for the Tuesday Night Ride. Good crowd of old and new riders. We rode out west through Franklinton to Georgesville Road to Big Run Park. A soapbox derby track sits on the far end of the park. We raced each other down and [...]

TheWashCycle: Another Fenty Story

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:51:59 -0500

I apologize if you're already getting bored with this...

View more news videos at: [www.nbcwashington.com].

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BikePortland.org: Flaming Lips video: Now for all the world to see

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:45:35 -0500

Still from video.
(Watch it below)

When The Flaming Lips announced they were looking for naked biking extras for their new music video, Portlanders responded in droves.

Lips front man Wayne Coyne got the idea after being inspired by the massive turnout and resulting media coverage of Portland World Naked [...]

Cyclelicious: San Jose bike commuting up 206%

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
Congratulations to:
New York City, where cycling is up 66% over the last two years
Ft Collins, CO and their 37% jump in bike commuters.
Philadelphia's 83% increase from 2005 to 2008.
San Jose, California blows all of these out of the [...]

Bike World News: All of your cycling news – November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:52 -0500

Vino thinks he'll have Contador as a teammate next year, Compton and Albert still atop UCI 'cross rankings despite loss today, Skil-Shimano makes final roster additions and more

For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

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Bicycle Design: Eric Staller's Conference Bike

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:39:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Conference Bike, originally uploaded by the Rested Traveler.

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have already seen the pictures I posted of people riding our local Conference Bike this past weekend. One of the bike shops here [...]

UltraRob's Adventures: Extreme Indoor Cycling

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:33:00 -0500

Now that it's dark early and the days are getting colder, many cyclists find it hard to ride outside. Hardy riders keep riding all winter. Riders like Jill in Alaska actually look forward to winter and enjoy riding in the snow.

For those [...]

BikePortland.org: Demonstration attracts attention to dangerous intersection

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:43 -0500

Concerned citizens and traffic safety advocates held signs on SE Foster last night at a notorious crossing just east of 80th.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Last night on SE Foster Road near 80th about 35 people, including Portland Mayor Sam Adams, gathered with homemade signs to draw attention to a [...]

Cyclelicious: Bike share coming to Silicon Valley?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
A pilot project by Santa Clara VTA may have bike share stations at Caltrain stations in Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Jose with satellite destination stations at locations such as Stanford, San Jose State University, San Jose City Hall and Moffett Park. From Streetsblog SF... Despite the much ballyhooed [...]

Bike World News: Interbike Vendor Spotlight: Keen

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:43 -0500

KEEN presented their expanded Spring/Summer ‘10 Pedal Collection, which meets the needs of cyclists with stylish, comfortable shoes, sock and bags that are ready to roll.

For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

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Bicycle Diaries: Two minutes of silence...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
for their sacrifice

It's Veteran's Day here in Lincoln Square. It's 55 degrees and sunny with a few puffy clouds. Anyone doing a little shopping near the corner of Western and Leland won't miss the neighborhood's ongoing memorial to our soldiers killed in Iraq. The' [...]

BikePortland.org: Planning Commission “enthusiastically” endorses Bicycle Plan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:08 -0500

Planning Commissioner Chris Smith tried some
bold proposals, but his colleagues
weren’t quite ready to get behind them.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Yesterday, the Portland Planning Commission voted 5-0 to endorse the Portland Bicycle Plan for [...]

Urban Velo: A History of Cycling in Brooklyn

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:17 -0500

Brooklyn artist and cyclist Eric Corriel is looking for contributions to his public exhibit, A History of Cycling in Brooklyn. The video installation at the Brooklyn Historical Society includes bicycles in Brooklyn from 1880 to present. Visit www.brooklyncycling.com for more info.

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Cyclelicious: Cycling, veterans and PTSD

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

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Today is a national holiday to honor military veterans in the UK Commonwealth Nations, the United States, and some European nations.

The United States spends about as much on the military as the entire rest of the world combined and has been on a nearly constant state of war [...]

Carbon Trace: Pedicabs Becoming More Popular?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:57:48 -0500

Number of comments: 1

An article in today’s USAToday says that pedicab businesses are growing and prompting municipalities to pass safety regulations. We have some pedicabs in Springfield, but I don’t know much about them. I’m thinking I need to change that.

The article isn’t very specific about what safety regulations are necessary — [...]

TheWashCycle: Abdo Development along Met Branch Receives Preliminary Approval

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:52:09 -0500

A development project that includes a one block section of the Met Branch Trail between Monroe St and Michigan Ave, NE received preliminary approval from the D.C. Zoning Commission. And, according to the Post article, Abdo wants it to include "a college main street filled with bookstores and bike [...]

Commute by Bike: The Perfect Commuter Bike: Which Bicycle Frameset

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:51:59 -0500

Number of comments: 10

Quickly recapping the series in which we are trying to build the perfect commuter bike for myself. We have discussed what makes a good commuter bike, who the target audience is and which style of bike would be best. As the touring style seems [...]

Bike World News: 2010 Tour of the Battenkill Announces Ride to Benefit Injured Veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:29:21 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Organizers of the 2010 Tour of the Battenkill bicycle race are pleased to announce the addition of a 'Ride2Recovery CycleFest' as part of the April, 2010 event.

For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com

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gwadzilla: missed the shot...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: more photos... yes.... more photos from Tacchino Ciclocross last weekend

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: night shots on the move... not always what I am shooting for

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0500

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gwadzilla: Bill Builds Wheels!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:15:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Bill Builds Wheels!

and he is local!

www.billmouldwheels.com [...]

TheWashCycle: Dialysis Patient Ends Cross-Country Ride in DC

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:00 -0500

I was thinking that biking across the US is beginning to become passe, but this is a pretty inspiring story really:

At age 10, I was told I wouldn't live past 25. I tried to cram as much living as possible. Before I was 25, I lost my first kidney transplant and [...]

Urban Velo: Julbo Sunglasses

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:37:21 -0500

I have to admit, I love sunglasses. And while the brunt of my collection is simple and inexpensive, there are a few pair of high-end shades in the mix. Take for example, the Run and Dirt models from Julbo.

While many people may not [...]

Carl Buchanan: Veteran's Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0500

Do you know why you can do whatever you want when you want?

Do you understand the sacrifices that have been made by so many Americans for your freedoms?

Thank a Veteran. They helped make it possible.

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TheWashCycle: NOW the 15th Street Contraflow lane is complete

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:51:00 -0500

ReadySetDC reports that the 15th street contraflow lanes are now finished. There is no curb, but there are big, yellow plastic posts. Some, near the ends, are closer to the curb to discourage parking in the bike lane.

Photo by ReadySetDC

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