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Friday, September 30
Bike bloggers beam in from Interbike
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 30 Sep 2005 01:39 PM PDT
Although he's not there, Cyclelicious is compiling good links to news out of the trade show, as well as links to pictures that prove there's more than bike gear in those 700-800 booths (at right). ... more »
Tour of Hope cyclists finish first leg
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 30 Sep 2005 10:17 AM PDT
The cyclists' lives have all been touched by cancer. Some are cancer survivors and advocates, others are nurses, researchers or doctors in the field. They all underwent rigorous training ... more »
Final Cascade cycling event for '05
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 30 Sep 2005 09:09 AM PDT
The daily drizzle is descending on us in the Pacific Northwest, which means its time to mount those fenders on the bike. It also means the Cascade Bicycle Club's final event of the year -- the Kitsap Color Classic -- begins Sunday morning. For most of us, the ride starts with a ferry ride across the Puget Sound from Edmonds to ... more » Thursday, September 29
And the most bicycle friendly city in the US is ...
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 29 Sep 2005 11:51 AM PDT
Why Davis, you ask? Is it because the city features that cool highwheeler in its logo? League of American Bicyclists executive director Andy Clarke says 17 percent of journeys to work are made by bicycle. Davis has more than ... more »
"Hey Gyro Gearloose, Interbike is open"
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 29 Sep 2005 11:05 AM PDT
The bicycle world's annual gear fest hosts about 750 companies at the Sands Convention Center where thousands of buyers and cyclists roam to ogle the products from the US, China, Taiwan, and the European Union. The notable exception is Trek... more » Wednesday, September 28
Bicycle Quote: Last Chance Randonee cyclist
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 28 Sep 2005 10:30 AM PDT
"You actually get tired of eating and drinking." ... more »
Quebec cyclist on around-the-world tour for cancer funds
by
Gene Bisbee
on Wed 28 Sep 2005 10:13 AM PDT
As you're leaving San Diego on Thursday at the head of the Tour of Hope entourage heading to Washington DC, Horwood will be pedaling alone on a Canadian highway heading west from Jasper, Alberta. Although your styles differ, you both have the same goal: to raise funds and awareness in the battle against cancer by ... more » Tuesday, September 27
Bush says take fewer car trips; let's ride bikes
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Gene Bisbee
on Tue 27 Sep 2005 09:16 AM PDT
Now that President Bush has asked Americans to take fewer car trips, it's our patriotic duty to commute by bicycle. The disruption to petroleum refining facilities in the Gulf Coast caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita prompted Bush to ask Americans to conserve -- something that even his vice president once said "cannot be the basis of a sound energy ... more » Monday, September 26
Another bike ride, another $1.3 million for cancer fight
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Gene Bisbee
on Mon 26 Sep 2005 10:11 AM PDT
Joining the 7-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor were Eddy Merckx (5-time Tour champ), Discovery teammate George Hincapie and OLN cycling commentator Bob Roll. News outlets report that 3,500 cyclists joined ... more » Saturday, September 24
$35,000 to bike with Lance Armstrong in Canada
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Gene Bisbee
on Sat 24 Sep 2005 12:53 PM PDT
Lance Armstrong bikes hard to raise money for cancer. Before the 7-time Tour de France winner shows up in Beaverton, Oregon, for the Portland area's first-ever Livestrong ride on Sunday, Armstrong is riding with an elite group in Calgary, Canada. The 30 riders on the two-day bike tour paid $35,000 each to pedal along the back roads with Armstrong ... more »
Huffy bike company is going Chinese
by
Gene Bisbee
on Sat 24 Sep 2005 12:36 PM PDT
The Miamsburg, Ohio-based bicycle company has agreed to sell off its stock to the Sinosure Group -- a Chinese government agency ... more » Friday, September 23
Age doesn't stop cross-country cyclist
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 23 Sep 2005 11:51 AM PDT
Glenna rode her bicycle from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, in 58 days. She was the oldest in a group of 20 women over ... more »
Bicycle quote: What is considered reckless?
by
Gene Bisbee
on Fri 23 Sep 2005 09:07 AM PDT
"It was not reckless by any means. It was a simple accident."
Thursday, September 22
Lance Armstrong comes to Beaverton, Oregon
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 22 Sep 2005 02:39 PM PDT
The Livestrong Ride Portland begins Sunday morning, but activities at the Livestrong Village at the Nike HQ in Beaverton starts at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. For Lanceophiles who want to see the 7-time Tour ... more »
Bikes, not bombs, to Iraq
by
Gene Bisbee
on Thu 22 Sep 2005 09:51 AM PDT
Cyclists for Cultural Exchange began its Iraq project after board member Matthew Werner saw a picture of the team training, reports the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
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As I write this Friday morning, 24 cyclists in the 
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Serious cycling enthusiasts are wearing their drool bibs this week as the 
Lance Armstrong meet Manon Horwood.
As unlikely as it might sound, it looks as if the Chinese government is going to end up owning the 117-year-old 
Lance Armstrong climbs back on the bicycle saddle for all to see this weekend in one of at least three cancer awareness fund-raising rides this fall.