A 2,500-mile-long bicycle route down the spine of the Pacific Crest is in the works from Adventure Cycling Association. Expect it to be released in the winter of 2009-2010.
2009 archive
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Wild Heart Cycling offers self-supported bicycle tours
About four years ago, Ben and Celia Leber put an idea into practice for their Wild Hearts Cycling bicycle tour company that in hindsight makes a lot of sense.
They began offering bike tours in Oregon, California and Vermont that didn't use the customary sag vehicles to carry everyone's gear during the day and pick up stragglers along the route.
The decision had the expected result of making their bicycle tours more eco-friendly and sustainable. It also had the unexpected consequence of making the small touring groups more cohesive and supportive of each other.
“People relate to each other better ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/17/wild-heart-cycling-offers-self-supported-bicycle-tours/
UW lecturer killed in auto-bicycle collision
A senior lecturer at the University of Washington became the second bicycling fatality of the year when she died Friday of injuries she suffered Wednesday morning when her bicycle collided with a car.
Carol Salomon, 60, was riding south on First Avenue Northeast when a Toyota Prius heading east on North 56th Street struck her.
My condolences go out to her husband, son, and friends, as well as her students who were sitting in class waiting for her to show up to teach that morning …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/17/uw-lecturer-killed-in-auto-bicycle-collision/
Carol Salomon
A senior lecturer at University of Washington died from injuries she received in a collision with a car in the Wallingford district of Seattle.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/16/carol-salomon/
Sanchez wins Paris-Nice; Contador 4th
Alberto Contador took the yellow jersey in Stage 1 of Paris-Nice, lost it, won it back, lost it again, and tried valiantly to win it back on the final day but couldn't.
Finishing in first overall of the eight-stage French bicycle race was Luis Leon Sanchez, a rider for Caisse d'Epargne who dug deeply to take the overall lead on Saturday with a 10-mile solo attack.
Although this has to be a disappointment for the Contador, I wouldn't make too much of it. I'm sure he's still the odds-on favorite to lead the Astana…
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/15/sanchez-wins-paris-nice-contador-4th/
One more day for Seattle International Bike Expo
Unfortunately I had limited time to tour around the Seattle International Bike Expo on Saturday. The weekend event is a great way to cover a lot of ground — Northwest bicycling-wise.
The Cascade Bicycle Club's annual show features 150 displays in Hangar 30 and surrounding buildings and tents. There are hundreds of bikes on show and sale, as well as piles of bicycle gear, many organizations touting their upcoming rides and bike tours.
One of the tents had a few leaks and a soggy floor. That didn't seem to bother anyone, however, as this is a gathering of Seattle area bicyclists; we take our moisture in stride.
Seattle International Bike Expo; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle; $8 admission
I got a chance to get close-up looks at some new-style bikes, specifically some offerings from the chainless drive-shaft rides from Dynamic Bicycles and commuter and errand bikes from Civia Cycles. Madsen Cycles had a working display out in the parking lot, where interested folks could ride their utility bikes around.
Moots displayed some of its bicycles, “handbuilt in the Rockies,” and the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Organization had a display area with lots of its members' works.
I had the chance to chat with some bicycling authors while I was there.
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie from Portland was hanging out in the Bicycle Paper booth. The humorist had a 2 for $20 inventory clearance sale for his books. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/14/one-more-day-for-seattle-international-bike-expo/
Tyler Farrar beats world's best sprinters at Italian bike race
Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Slipstream's star sprinter from Wenatchee, Washington, won Stage 3 of Italy's Tirreno-Adriatico bike race on Friday.
Listen to the Italian announcers call the finish on this video from www.wielerflits.nl. You'll hear the names of Thor Hushovd, Robbie McEwen, Mark Cavendish, Alessandro Petacchi, and Tom Boonen.
Not until after the finish do you hear the announcer shout: “Tyler Ferrrrrara!”
Interviewed afterwards, Farrar told …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/13/tyler-farrar-beats-worlds-best-sprinters-at-italian-bike-race/
Marking her 50th birthday with a 12,000 mile bicycle tour
Nancy Shepherd must not mind the prospect of hitting the Big 5-0. She used her upcoming birthday as an opportunity to embark on a bicycle tour of the perimeter of the U.S.
I remember how I celebrated by 50th: My friend flew out to visit me at my home in Austin at the time and we rode 50 miles that weekend. It was in the winter off-season, but now it seems lame.
Now I'm inspired to do something more grand for my 60th, which is on the horizon. Thanks Nancy.
Nancy writes that she started thinking about a big challenge when the signs of aging began to show themselves ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/13/marking-her-50th-birthday-with-a-12000-mile-bicycle-tour/
Perimeter bike tour of US
Nancy Shepherd of Ohio is celebrating her 50th birthday by riding the perimeter of the US.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/13/perimeter-bike-tour-of-us/
Seattle International Bike Expo is this weekend
If you're in Seattle this weekend, you should head over to the 2009 Seattle International Bike Expo at Magnuson Park on Saturday and Sunday.
The show has been presented by the Cascade Bicycle Club annually since 1988. This year it features 150 displays of bicycles, cycling gear, bike touring opportunities and companies that offer health and fitness products.
The show has a rather nomadic past, traveling around to different locations in the Seattle area. This year it's back at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. It's easy to get to by bicycle (valet bike parking is available) and there's plenty of parking for cars a short walk away …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/12/seattle-international-bike-expo-is-this-weekend/
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