The president of Burundi has rescinded an order banning the use of bicycle taxis in his country just hours after the nation's transportation minister signed the order into law.
The dictum would have put 100,000 bicycle taxi drivers out of work in a country that doesn't have a lot of fallback employment opportunites.
April 2005 archive
African nation bans, then permits, bicycle taxis
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/26/african-nation-bans-then-permits-bicycle-taxis/
Is your local bicycle shop in the top 100?
I got excited when I ran across this list of the top 100 bicycle shops.
Finally, I thought, someone has gone to the trouble to create an up-to-date guide to the best shops in the US. Now I can find someone who I can trust to repair my bicycle without ripping me off or making it worse than before….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/25/is-your-local-bicycle-shop-in-the-top-100/
Harley's Bicyce shop
slightly off kilter photo from website:
http://harleysbicycles.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=40
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/25/harleys-bicyce-shop/
US cyclist Tom Danielson takes Tour de Georgia
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.
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/24/us-cyclist-tom-danielson-takes-tour-de-georgia/
Tom Danielson
Winner of Tour de Georgia 2005
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/24/tom-danielson/
US cycling alive and well at Tour de Georgia
Those who fear US cycling is dead after Lance Armstrong announced his pending retirement should be checking the results in the Tour de Georgia.
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/23/us-cycling-alive-and-well-at-tour-de-georgia/
Seven US riders in Tour de Georgia's top 10
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.
Ranked 10th in the overall standings at the start of the day, he'll move up on Americans Floyd Landis, David Zabriskie, and Bobby Julich.
The official standings aren't out yet, but …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/22/seven-us-riders-in-tour-de-georgias-top-10/
Tour of California banner
T of C
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/22/tour-of-california-banner/
The man behind Tour of California bicycle race
(Updated April 27) What kind of a chance for success does the Tour of California bicycle race have next year?
Considering the popularity of the Tour de Georgia, I certainly gave it a spot on the podium. That is until Monday, when the potentially biggest draw for the race, Lance Armstrong, announced he was retiring from pro bicycle racing after this year's Tour …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/22/the-man-behind-tour-of-california-bicycle-race/
Phil Anschutz
Tour of California investor
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/04/22/phil-anschutz/
Adventure Cycling Association
- Bike Repair Skills to Know Before BikepackingBasic bike repair skills are indeed very useful, especially in remote places where bike shops are few and far between, but you don’t have to know everything before you start. […] The post Bike Repair Skills to Know Before Bikepacking appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Where The Buffalo Roam: How Buffalo Bicycles Is Creating Social And Economic EmpowermentIn America, whether our bike is a source of adventure (hello, new towns and terrain) or a ticket to a healthier life (goodbye, stress and fatigue), we generally ride them […] The post Where The Buffalo Roam: How Buffalo Bicycles Is Creating Social And Economic Empowerment appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Ask An Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: How to Get Over Trip AbandonmentI had to abandon a long tour that I had been planning for years halfway through it, and I’m still devastated. How do I get over it? Dear Devastated, I’m […] The post Ask An Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: How to Get Over Trip Abandonment appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- Huhn Cycles' Chabo Steel Trail Bike Enters Production - PinkbikeThe steel-framed Huhn Chabo is designed for everyday trail riding or bike-packing adventures.
- Canada's Newest Lift-Access Bike Park Opens June 21 — Win the Ultimate Red Mountain AdventureThis is more than just a new bike park; it's a major leap forward for the region. With lift-accessed riding, cutting-edge trail design, and one of ...
- Woodstock budget hearing draws opposition to bike-pedestrian trail | NvdailyThe idea of a bike path is fantastic, but it's not feasible.” Resident Isaac Clinton criticized the level of community demand for the trail and called ...
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