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Wednesday, August 31
Target recalls half-million child bicycle helmets
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 31 Aug 2005 07:06 PM PDT
The helmets do not meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) safety standards for bicycle helmets and pose a ... more »
Hushovd sprint win at Vuelta; Danielson in top 10
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 31 Aug 2005 09:05 AM PDT
The Credit Agricole cyclist, who has been among the top finishers the previous two days, hung back as the other top sprinters battled for position ... more »
Traffic ticket adds insult to injury for bicyclist; city changes law
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 31 Aug 2005 08:37 AM PDT
(UPDATED)A bicyclist in Toledo, Ohio, didn't get any comfort from police after he was struck by a pickup truck. Instead, he was issued a traffic ticket. Tuesday, August 30
Petacchi cycles to second win at Vuelta
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 30 Aug 2005 09:11 AM PDT
Tuesday's 143-mile stage of the Vuelta a Espana bicyce race boiled down to this: Monday, August 29
Cycling oversight group to look at doping allegations
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 29 Aug 2005 05:25 PM PDT
Without naming Lance Armstrong specifically, the UCI said Monday that it's "pursuing its global assessment of the situation." I suppose it's comforting that cycling's governing body will study the claims, but what kind of results can it reach? The ... more »
Ale-Jet lands a stage win in Vuelta bike race
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 29 Aug 2005 11:34 AM PDT
With less than 3 miles to go in the 95-mile bicycle race from Cordoba to Puertollano, Petacchi's Fassa Bortolo teammates led out the sprinter to the finish line, according to the results at CyclingNews. Sprinters Erik Zabel (T-Mobile), Tom Boonen (Quick Step) and ... more » Sunday, August 28
Australian McGee takes lead in Vuelta bicycle race
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 28 Aug 2005 10:31 AM PDT
The Australian cyclist finished just behind stage winner Leonardo Bertagnolli (Italy, Cofidis) in the hot, mostly downhill 117-mile bicycle race route from Granada to Cordoba. McGee and Bertagnolli closed together toward the finish in Cordoba, but McGee chose ... more » Saturday, August 27
How to follow the Vuelta a Espana bicycle race
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 27 Aug 2005 04:00 AM PDT
Friday, August 26
Armstrong goes on offensive
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 26 Aug 2005 07:47 AM PDT
Just like he was unwilling to sit back quietly in the peloton, the 7-time Tour de France champion has gone on the offensive to counter allegations that a blood-doping substance was found in his urine from samples taken in 1999. Tuesday, August 23
Leipheimer wins Tour of Germany
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 23 Aug 2005 02:01 PM PDT
Just to get it on the record, Levi Leipheimer of Santa Rosa, California, won the Tour of Germany on Tuesday.
Summer reruns - French accuse Armstrong of doping
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 23 Aug 2005 01:42 PM PDT
So we should probably consider the source of these latest doping allegations against Lance Armstrong. L'Equipe, the French sporting newspaper, is at it again. In Tuesday's editions, L'Equipe alleges Armstrong took the performance-enhancing drug EPO ... more » Monday, August 22
Leipheimer survives time trial; retains lead in Tour of Germany
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 22 Aug 2005 09:08 AM PDT
Jan Ullrich won the 18.6-mile individual time trial in the Tour of Germany bicycle race on Monday, but he couldn't make up the 1-minute and 26-second margin of US cyclist Levi Leipheimer to take the overall lead. With one day left in the 9 stage tour, Leipheimer has a 31-second edge on Ullrich, who now sits in second overall. ... more » Sunday, August 21
Hamilton pedals back into racing
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 21 Aug 2005 10:31 AM PDT
The 34-year-old racer is appealing a two-year suspension from professional cycling for blood doping. His case goes to the UCI on Sept. 6 for a hearing, according to the Tour de France 2005 blog. He was able to compete in the Mt. ... more » Saturday, August 20
Armstrong and Bush saddle up
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 20 Aug 2005 02:24 PM PDT
Friday, August 19
Armstrong's bicycle ride with Bush gets political
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 19 Aug 2005 05:00 AM PDT
It ain't as easy as it used to be to go for a plain ol' bike ride, especially if you're Lance Armstrong heading over for a ride at the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas. Thursday, August 18
US's Leipheimer takes lead in Tour of Germany
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 18 Aug 2005 10:48 AM PDT
Wednesday, August 17
Torelli recalls bicycle tires
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 17 Aug 2005 09:39 AM PDT
Tuesday, August 16
Men cycling across Asia seek equality for women
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 16 Aug 2005 12:12 PM PDT
Why is it that two men have decided to take their campaign to encourage equal rights for women to an area where they are regularly taken advantage of? On their Tour for Equality website, Jacob and Raphael say that "sexual and legal ... more » Monday, August 15
Lance and George going for a bike ride
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 15 Aug 2005 01:31 PM PDT
George W. Bush has become an ardent cyclist ever since he had to give up running after knee surgery a few years ago. ... more » Sunday, August 14
Bicycle Quote: Virginia governor's face plant
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sun 14 Aug 2005 06:00 AM PDT
"I also want to let Virginia cyclists who are e-mailing me links to Camelbaks know that I get it! I know I shouldn't have tried to brake with a water bottle in my hand. But I did have the most important piece of equipment: a helmet with a pretty good road rash now."
Friday, August 12
Cadillac enters two-wheeler market
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 12 Aug 2005 01:05 PM PDT
Thursday, August 11
Armstrong recalls "The Look"
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 11 Aug 2005 09:17 AM PDT
Another Pro Tour win for Julich
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 11 Aug 2005 01:10 AM PDT
The 33-year-old has won another pro race -- the 7-day Tour of Benelux in the Netherlands and Belgium. He did it by frying the individual time trial on Wednesday, jumping from 12th to 1st place in the final stage. After covering the 16.3-mile course in 31 minutes 14 seconds, Julich told Cycling ... more » Wednesday, August 10
Solo cross-country bike tour on tandem
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 10 Aug 2005 10:59 AM PDT
Tuesday, August 9
Tent uses bike for support
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 09 Aug 2005 10:39 AM PDT
Topeak, which has been making gadgets for bicycles for about 15 years, has developed this solo tent called the Bikamper that doesn't need tent poles. According to the product information on the website, it appears that you use your unattached front wheel at one end and your ... more »
Four communities get $25 million each for bicycle trails
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 09 Aug 2005 07:44 AM PDT
That $286 billion transportation bill recently passed by Congress includes $100 million for pilot programs in four communities to get people out of their cars and onto their bikes. Monday, August 8
American Classic recalls road and mountain bike wheels
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 08 Aug 2005 10:25 AM PDT
American Classic Bicycle Components is recalling about 2,850 rear wheels for road and mountain bikes.
Three days, three mountain passes in Courage Classic
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 08 Aug 2005 06:00 AM PDT
85,000 miles on the 34.5-mile Virginia Creeper bike trail
by
Gene Bisbee
on Mon 08 Aug 2005 04:00 AM PDT
Saturday, August 6
OLN's Lance Armstrong interview; transcript online
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 06 Aug 2005 02:20 PM PDT
Metal Cowboy on the road with his sons
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 06 Aug 2005 12:55 PM PDT
Friday, August 5
Suffering from the good life, Chinese need to get back on bikes
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 05 Aug 2005 09:42 AM PDT
People in China used to ride their bicycles to get to work, shop, visit. Film clips of the country used to show roads packed with bicycles -- such as the ubiquitous Flying Pigeon. Thursday, August 4
Limited recall for Giant brands Sedona and Cypress
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 04 Aug 2005 08:05 AM PDT
According to a press release, the rear axle of the bikes is harder than required in specifications and could crack. No injuries have been reported. The bicycles that are subject to recall were made in China and sold in dealerships after mid-May 2005 for about $300. Tuesday, August 2
GhostCycle tracks Seattle bike accidents
by
Gene Bisbee
on Tue 02 Aug 2005 10:14 AM PDT
Bicycles painted a ghoulish white are appearing around Seattle to mark locations of car-bike accidents. |
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Target is recalling 494,000 Back Trail Jr. bicycle helmets for toddlers, youth and children. The helmets pictured at left are just 2 of 14 styles in the recall. Check the 
(Updated)I'm not so sure there's much use in the
Lance Armstrong has retired from professional bicycling, but he can still go on the attack.
Look who showed up as the winner of the grueling Mt. Washington bicycle climb in New Hampshire on Saturday -- Tyler Hamilton.
So fellow Texans Lance Armstrong and George Bush took their bicycle ride Saturday, cycling about 17 miles around the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas.
Jan Ullrich must be getting sick and tired of playing second fiddle to these American cyclists. First he was bested by Lance Armstrong, again, in the 2005 Tour de France. Now he's been passed in his homecourt Tour of Germany by Levi Leipheimer, left, riding for Gerolsteiner.
Torelli Imports is recalling about 1,100 folding bicycle tires under the Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular brands.
Jacob Richardson, left, and Raphael Parker are cycling across Southeast Asia to raise awareness for women's rights.
Lance Armstrong says he's going to head over to the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas, on Saturday and go for a bike ride with the Bicyclist in Chief.
Cadillac is slapping its distinctive marque, left, on bicycles now.
What a year for American cyclist Bobby Julich.
Byron Linthicum Jr. is pedaling cross-country for two this summer.
Here's a truly neat idea -- use your bicycle to frame your tent.
The Courage Classic winds up on Monday, meaning there is still a Cascade pass -- namely the 4,061-foot elevation Stevens Pass -- to climb for 425 bicycle riders.
OLN is slowly weening us off of 'round the clock cycling action on TV. 
Some people will do anything for a story.
Giant Bicycle is recalling 76 Sedona and Cypress brand bicycles.
