This trike bike looks like it's right out of the Jetsons!
Three Purdue University industrial designers developed this children's tricycle that essentially turns into a bicycle as it is propelled forward. It's such a cool idea that it won the first prize out of 853 entries at the 9th International Bicycle Design Competition in Taiwan. That's worth $15,000.
I'd have to see ... more »
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Friday, April 29
Tricycle that SHIFTs into a bicycle
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 29 Apr 2005 02:04 PM PDT
Thursday, April 28
Voices from the road; bicycle tour blogs
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 28 Apr 2005 01:27 PM PDT
What's the latest on the bicycle tour riders that I've reported on in recent weeks? See the "On the Road Bicycle Tour Blogs" web page that references their stories and links to their blogs and websites.
MS Bike Tour; cycling for a cause
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 28 Apr 2005 11:49 AM PDT
The fund-raiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is actually more than one event; it comprises more than 100 rides in 48 states this year. Last year, the MS Society estimated about 100,000 cyclists pedaled in the rides.... more »
Cyclist, 82, nearly circles globe -- 10 miles at a time
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 28 Apr 2005 10:43 AM PDT
Now 82, the Maryland resident tells the Dundalk Eagle that he started riding on doctor's orders. Boycott had diabetes and the ... more » Wednesday, April 27
Bicycle quote: Tom Danielson's coach
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 27 Apr 2005 09:40 AM PDT
"It's important for Tom to understand that he's not just another lieutenant in (Armstrong's) army. Tom represents the future for Lance's new plan: pass the wisdom down to the prodigy. There's really no better place for (Danielson) to be. Those guys were expendable, but he's the next generation." Rick Crawford, coach to Tour de Georgia winner Tom Danielson, referring to ... more » Tuesday, April 26
Ohio couple win a Maryland bicycle shop
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 26 Apr 2005 09:25 AM PDT
Several months ago, the owners of the C&O Bicycle shop in Hancock, Maryland, offered to give away their business -- lock, stock, and bicycle -- to the author of the best essay about how to help cyclists and promote cycling in the area.... more » Monday, April 25
Is your local bicycle shop in the top 100?
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 25 Apr 2005 03:20 PM PDT
I got excited when I ran across this list of the top 100 bicycle shops. Sunday, April 24
US cyclist Tom Danielson takes Tour de Georgia
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 24 Apr 2005 04:56 PM PDT
After Sunday's 125-mile stage, the Tour de Georgia podium was populated by three Americans, Tom Danielson (Discovery) who finished first overall, Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) second, and Floyd Landis (Phonak) third. Danielson had captured ... more » Saturday, April 23
US cycling alive and well at Tour de Georgia
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 23 Apr 2005 03:59 PM PDT
In an international field, the US riders continue to dominate the bicycle race as the first five across the finish line in Saturday's stage were all Americans, representing four different teams. See CyclingNews for all ... more » Friday, April 22
Seven US riders in Tour de Georgia's top 10
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 22 Apr 2005 01:01 PM PDT
Danish cyclist Brian Vandborg (CSC) won Friday's stage of the Tour de Georgia in a close finish in Dahlonega, according to the running commentary at CyclingNews.
The man behind Tour of California bicycle race
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 22 Apr 2005 12:16 PM PDT
Thursday, April 21
Floyd Landis wins Tour de Georgia time trial
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 21 Apr 2005 12:51 PM PDT
Will the next Lance Armstrong please stand up?
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 21 Apr 2005 12:37 PM PDT
(Updated April 24) When six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced on Monday that his pro career would end with this year's Tour, many asked: "Who's next?" That's a good question, considering the leading contender to take Armstrong's position at the top of the Tour de France podium has been Tyler Hamilton. Unfortunately, Hamilton was banned from professional cycling for two years ... more »
Bicycle Quote: President Bush
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 21 Apr 2005 10:31 AM PDT
"I'm not supposed to endorse products, but it's called a Trek," President Bush's response to a question (was it a set-up?) when asked recently what kind of mountain bike he rode ... more » Wednesday, April 20
Lance Armstrong finishes #3 in Tour de Georgia
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 20 Apr 2005 06:24 PM PDT
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What's the largest single event for bicycle touring each year? I'd say it would have to be the
Those cycling miles can really add up if you keep at it. Consider Dudley Boycott. He rides just 10 to 12 miles a day when the weather is nice, but he's logged about 25,000 miles in the past 13 years.
An Ohio bicycle repairman and his wife are the proud winners of a bicycle shop in Maryland.
In a bicycle race that American Lance Armstrong was expected to dominate, it was three other US riders who took the podium in the Tour de Georgia.
Those who fear US cycling is dead after Lance Armstrong announced his pending retirement should be checking the results in the 
(Updated April 27) What kind of a chance for success does the Tour of California bicycle race have next year?