October 2005 archive

Bicycles and cars share the road on new Washington plates

If you're reading this blog, you probably believe that bicycles and motor vehicles should share the road.

And if you live in Washington state, you can share your beliefs with other cyclists and motorists by purchasing “Share the Road” license plates beginning Jan. 3, 2006. …

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Share the Road license plate, Washington state

Share the Road license plate available in Washington state on Jan. 3, 2006. See Bicycle Alliance of Washington for more information.

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Bicycle quote: Lance Armstrong on SNL

“Last time I did something too good, the French started testing my urine every 15 minutes.” …

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Critical Mass bike ride video online

Another Friday at the end of the month, another series of Critical Mass bicycle rides around the world, another round of arrests expected in New York City.

A lot has been reported and written about the monthly Critical Mass bike rides in New York City, where city officials are still smarting over mass bicycle protests during the Republican National Convention in 2004. The police say cyclists need a parade permit or face arrest …

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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/10/28/critical-mass-bike-ride-video-online/

Bicycle quote: Lance Armstrong responds to Tour official

“Once again Jean-Marie LeBlanc has taken an unsolicited shot at me and continues to ignore the truth. And while he may want to erase the last seven years I have nothing but great memories of participating in the greatest sports event in the world.

“Jean-Marie claims the Tour deserves a better fate, I believe it deserves a better leader.''

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Seattle-based bike club makes endorsements

One way the Cascade Bicycle Club advocates for cyclists in the Seattle area is to issue endorsements in the local elections.
After receiving an email from the CBC, I checked the Cascade website to see the endorsements for the candidates in my own burg.
Of the three seats up for grabs on the Bellevue City Council, the club …

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Lance Armstrong hosts SNL on Saturday

On “Saturday Night Live,” it's not about the bike, it's about the comedy.

So can Lance Armstrong, known for his icy glare against competing cyclists, be funny? We'll find out Saturday night when he guest hosts SNL on NBC. Look for some jabs at the French.

The 7-time Tour de France winner will be joined by musical guest, and fiancee, …

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Ranking Tour organizers' comments on a cheap shot meter

Where should the comments made by Tour de France organizers on Thursday regarding Lance Armstrong rank on the cheap-shot meter?

I'd give them a 10.

In presenting the 2006 Tour de France route to the public, the Le Tour 2006 website quotes Jean-Marie Leblanc, deputy managing director, and Christian Prudhomme, director of cycling: …

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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/10/27/ranking-tour-organizers-comments-on-a-cheap-shot-meter/

2006 route for L'Etape du Tour

The 117-mile route of Stage 10 in this year's Tour de France is also the mass participation ride, L'Etape du Tour. About 8,000 registered cyclists are expected to participate.

 

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L'Etape du Tour — the day ordinary cyclists ride a Tour stage

Every year, the Tour de France organizers pick a stage in which ordinary cyclists can ride the exact route as the pros. It's called the L'Etape du Tour.

On July 10, 2006, the definition of “ordinary cyclist” means anyone willing to attempt the grueling 116-mile ride from Gap to the summit of L'Alpe d'Huez, the legendary climb with 21 switchbacks….

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