2006 archive
The results are in! International Cycle Works has announced its Top 100 Specialty Bicycle Retailers for 2006.
Before we open the envelope, let's make one thing clear. These specialty bike shops were chosen by sales representatives for six top bicycle and six top bike part manufacturers. Each sales rep voted for the top three retailers in his or her territory in market share …
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This is a good deal. A Chicago math teacher won a new bicycle from the Adventure Cycling Association in a random drawing for members, then she got to choose a free guided bike trip on which to take her new bike.
Rebecca Jackson, who despite being a member for 10 years has never taken a bike tour, chose the 7-day Cycle …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/win-a-bicycle-and-a-tour/
Touring bike from Somerville, Mass.-based company.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/independent-fabrications-independence/
A bike with similar sticker was treated as a weapon at Ohio University.
Photo by DJcrb9 at flickr.com
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The Ohio University campus police are still doing a “heckuva job.” I just thought Barney Fife would have retired since I attended the college in southeastern Ohio 30 years ago.
A campus policeman noticed the sticker for a punk rock band “This Bike is a Pipe Bomb” on a bicycle chained up outside a restaurant Thursday morning.
Before the morning was over, streets …
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There comes a point after I've been sick that I just get fed up with not getting any better.
I was achy, tired and suffered a two-pack-day smoker's cough for the past couple of weeks. I nursed myself along with plenty of fluids and rest, but the cough is still hanging on.
Figuring that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I jumped on the …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/02/bicycling-when-sick/
Here's an opportunity for weekend warrior cyclists to ride the last few miles of the Tour of Georgia course just hours before the pros do it.
Recreational cyclists who participate in a cancer fund-raiser can ride the final 25 miles of the Cumming to Alpharetta route as part of the BriarRose Grand Peloton. It's scheduled for the last day …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/02/tour-de-georgia-fund-raiser-bike-ride/
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Easy riding through Spokane on Centennial bike path
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Rough country along path of Centennial Trail bike path near Spokane
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