"In my perfect world, all would be connected with underground bicycle paths. If they are flat and out of the weather, people of all ages can use them."
Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert newspaper cartoon
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Monday, February 28
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Gene Bisbee
on Mon 28 Feb 2005 12:29 PM PST
"In my perfect world, all would be connected with underground bicycle paths. If they are flat and out of the weather, people of all ages can use them." Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert newspaper cartoon Friday, February 25
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 25 Feb 2005 08:27 AM PST
When is a Schwinn not a bicycle? When it's a four-stroke gas-powered motor scooter. Dorel Industries, which acquired the Schwinn ... more » Wednesday, February 23
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Gene Bisbee
on Wed 23 Feb 2005 09:18 AM PST
Contestants cycling in the Race Across America are turning in faster and faster times. Now the RAAM organizers are launching an event that starts with the other bicyclists, but finishes in 24 hours. more »
Monday, February 21
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Gene Bisbee
on Mon 21 Feb 2005 03:25 PM PST
Sunday, February 20
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 20 Feb 2005 12:21 PM PST
Friday, February 18
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 18 Feb 2005 03:41 PM PST
Hundreds of modern day explorers are cycling on two wheels to follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as the nation commemorates the expedition's 200th anniversary. more »
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Gene Bisbee
on Fri 18 Feb 2005 11:10 AM PST
Cannondale Bicycle is recalling 1,400 faulty suspension seatposts that were installed on some of its bicycles and sold in late 2004. more »
Thursday, February 17
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Gene Bisbee
on Thu 17 Feb 2005 11:02 AM PST
The long arm of the law has done more than slap the wrists of eight merchants in New York who sold counterfeit LiveStrong bracelets. Meanwhile, the Internet is becoming rife with knock-offs. (Updated Feb. 18) more »
Wednesday, February 16
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Gene Bisbee
on Wed 16 Feb 2005 09:58 AM PST
Bicyclist Lance Armstrong says he'll try for a seventh Tour de France victory this summer, ending months of speculation about his plans. He'll also defend his title in the Tour de Georgia. more »
Tuesday, February 15
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Gene Bisbee
on Tue 15 Feb 2005 11:20 PM PST
A carpenter living in a small town in India has finished a useable bicycle made completely from wood. more »
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 15 Feb 2005 11:02 AM PST
This should be a surprise to no one, but its helps to emphasize the importance of making regular visits to your bicycle seat. Men and women aged 55 to 75 benefit from moderate exercise three times a week, say researchers at Johns Hopkins University. The cycling, weight-lifting, running or walking can offset the risks of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. More here... Monday, February 14
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 14 Feb 2005 12:18 PM PST
Bike Florida's Red Hills to the Sea bicycle tour cuts off registration this Friday, Feb. 18. The ride, which features worm gruntin' (whatever that is) and oyster shuckin' (I know what that is, yum), begins its week-long tour of the Florida Panhandle on March 19. It's the earliest multi-day state bicycle tour I have listed at the Bikin' Bis State Bicycle Tours website. So far, I've compiled 27 tours for 20 states. Recent additions include week-long bicycle tours in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Kansas (celebrating its 30th year), Nebraska, New York, and Wisconsin. Sunday, February 13
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 13 Feb 2005 11:50 PM PST
First we see Lance Armstrong on Oprah's TV show on Friday. Then on Sunday night he's back on TV, this time onstage at the Grammy's alongside Sheryl Crow. Is he leaving time for training? more »
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Gene Bisbee
on Sun 13 Feb 2005 11:22 AM PST
One of my fondest memories of cycling Bike Virginia in 2000 was struggling up a narrow, winding road to the Blue Ridge Parkway. There were about 1,100 cyclists on the bicycle tour that year, and I remember hearing a lot of fear and loathing the night before the climb about the steep grade. When we reached the foot of the climb, a fleet of pickup trucks driven by some locals met us. For a fee, they ferried cyclists up to the top. A lot of us pedaled up, including my friend and his daugther who shared a tandem. I remember standing in my bicycle pedals most of the way, rocking back and forth as I heard rushing water and glanced at the still-blooming mountain laurel along the sides of the road. The bicycle tour couldn't get permission to use the Blue Ridge Parkway this year, reports the Roanoke Times. Officials now limit group events to 750 people along the 500-mile long parkway, which runs down the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. Now in its 18th year, the non-profit Bike Virginia 2005 still plans to cover a lot of ground this year from its two base cities, Roanoke and Lexington. In addition to information about Bike Virginia, Bikin' Bis is offering short synopses -- with dates and links -- of non-profit multi-day rides in the US this year. So far we have information on rides in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, and Washington. Click on the link for "State Bicycle Tours" at left or click here.
Friday, February 11
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:49 AM PST
Traveling independently on a self-contained bicycle tour means no sag wagon, no mechanics, and no large group to look to for support.
But no matter how bad things might get, it seems that someone always shows up at just the right moment to lend a hand, offer a lift, or provide a place to stay.
Touring cyclists call this a rescue. Here's how my friend and I were rescued once while cycling the TransAmerica Trail in 1984. more »
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