2009 archive
A scenic auto tour through Washington, Idaho and British Columbia is seeing new life as a 280-mile bicycle touring route.
The International Selkirk Loop links the small towns and recreation spots at the foot of the Selkirk Mountains. Because the route follows river and lake valleys, the grades are gentle to moderate with only a few steep climbs.
The newly published “A Cyclist's Guide to the International Selkirk Loop” includes 52 route and elevation maps divided into 50 to 70-mile sections. In addition to the 280-mile main loop, the bike tour maps include six side trips encompassing another 450 miles of riding …
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The scenic International Selkirk Loop encompasses Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. Originally created for auto tours, the map is being released for bicyclists as well.
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When I started this blog nearly 5 years ago, fixies and singlespeeds were the next big thing. A couple of years later it was the line of Coasting bikes that used Shimano's automatic shifting system.
Now I'm reading that there are a half-dozen or more trends happening simultaneously in the bike world.
Browsing the list supplied by Bicycling magazine's Loren Mooney to the Associated Press (“Where bikes are heading, a look at the trends”), I don't see anything particularly revolutionary. Most are bike styles that have been around in this country or elsewhere for years but are now gaining popularity.
Utility bikes: Good for commuting or errand running, they have old-school looks but new generation components. Some come with belt drives instead of chains. The Civia, above, that I shot at the Seattle International Bicycle Expo has a spring attached to the fork that prevents the front wheel from turning when you're loading the basket. They look like something you'd see in Amsterdam …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/07/bike-trends-come-and-go-whats-the-haps-now/
The Specialized Sirrus is in the fitness bike category — a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/07/specialized-sirrus/
This has to be a sad day in down in Shiner, Texas, population 2,070. It looks like native son Lance Armstrong has jilted good-old Texas-brewed Shiner Bock for Michelob Ultra.
Armstrong has signed a 3-year agreement to be the pitchman for the light beer brand owned by Belgium-based brewing giant Anheuser Busch InBev. The cyclist was in St. Louis on Tuesday to announce the partnership at an Anheuser-Busch sales and marketing event.
But we thought Shiner Bock was his favorite beer.
Armstrong will appear in two TV commercials entitled “Little Bumps” and “Escalator” that will be aired beginning in 2010. His likeness also will appear with Michelob Ultra print ads, packaging and sales displays …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/07/lance-armstrong-switches-beer-shiner-out-ultra-in/
The National Park Service is proposing regulation changes to allow bicyclists to use pathways at the Big Bend National Park in Texas and the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
The National Parks Traveler blog says that the Big Bend proposal is controversial, while the Grand Teton regulations aren't.
What's stirring up the hornet's nest at Big Bend is a proposal to build a 5-mile long paved path for pedestrians and bicyclists. The loop would start near the Panther Junction visitor center and the desert while affording scenic views of nearby mountains.
The Traveler blogger says some are questioning whether hikers would find it safe to use the trail with the faster-paced cyclists. Others are asking why a trail is needed for bicyclists ….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/06/bike-access-proposals-at-two-national-parks/
Northern entrance of the Old Ore Road at Big Bend National Park. Big Bend photo
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The Adventure Cycling Association is looking for photos that “capture the beauty and wonder” of bike travel for its 1st Annual Bicycle Travel Photo Contest.
The non-profit's blog also says:
“We are especially interested in images that showcase the wide range of bike touring experiences: road and dirt riding, rural and urban settings, scenery, people and their emotions.”
The winning image will be printed in the March 2010 issue of Adventure Cycling magazine and be featured on the Adventure Cycling website ….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/06/photo-contests-adventure-cycling-and-alliance-for-biking-walking/
Imagine riding your bike to middle school and being met by state police and school administrators.
That's what happened this fall to Adam Marino, 12, on his way to school at Maple Avenue Middle School in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Instead of receiving a proclamation for getting fresh air and exercise on his way to and from school, Adam and Janette Kaddo Marino, his mother, were reminded that biking, and walking, to school is strictly prohibited for elementary and middle school students. They ride anyway ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/05/7th-grader-rides-bike-to-school-in-defiance-of-district-policy/
The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park opened this past weekend in Poughkeepsie, New York, drawing thousands of people on bikes and on foot to enjoy the new views of the Hudson River.
The 6,767-foot-long bridge is being touted as the world's longest pedestrian and bike-only bridge. It even surpasses the length of the 4,226-foot Big Dam Bridge over the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
The old railroad bridge will connect to 27 miles of rail trails and riverfront parks already built or planned for construction on either side of the river in Ulster and Duchess counties ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/10/05/new-bike-crossing-over-hudson-river-is-worlds-longest/
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