2009 archive
We all know that bicycle commuting has many benefits. But an ardent bicyclist I know recently learned that cutting back mileage on his state vehicle can have some unexpected drawbacks.
Russell writes about this Catch-22 at his Flying Abalone Bike Club blog.
A biologist employed by the state of Washington, Russell took notice last year when Gov. Christine Gregoire asked employees to cut fuel consumption by 5%. He uses a state vehicle for his wide-ranging field work and meetings at the headquarters, but he started “parking short” and riding his bicycle when he could …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/12/bike-commuting-into-a-governmental-paradox/
The Electra Bicycle Co. is recalling 3,000 of its delivery style bikes because the front tray can come loose, potentially causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The company based in Vista, California, reports four such incidents, including one with minor cuts and bruises.
The company is recalling 3,000 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i and Surf 3i models in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bikes were sold through Electra Bicycle dealers from October 2008 to February 2009, costing between $600 and $750 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/11/electra-bicycle-co-recalls-bikes-with-front-trays/
Front trays on Electra bikes can come loose, causing an accident. More information at Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/11/electra-bicycle-co-recalls-bikes-with-loose-trays/
US cyclist Christian Vande Velde celebrates after winning a stage of the 2009 Paris-Nice bike race. Photo by Garmin Slipstream pro cycling team at flickr.com.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/11/christian-vande-velde-wins-stage-at-paris-nice/
Ending his quiet spring, American Christian Vande Velde of the Garmin-Slipstream pro cycling team won Stage 4 of the Paris-Nice bicycle race on Wednesday.
The Illinois cyclist joined a breakaway early in the 107-mile race from Vichy to St. Etienne and attacked on the sixth, and final climb of the day to ride away to a solo victory.
It was just what he needed, after crashing in the opening time trial and losing more than two minutes in Tuesday's rainy stage…
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/11/solo-stage-win-for-christian-vande-velde-at-paris-nice/
A weekend crash in British Columbia involving bicyclists and a passing car raises the safety issue of bicycle riding two or more abreast.
The 2008 Olympic silver medalist in the triathlon event is among a group of about 20 cyclists who could be charged with not riding single file in a crash on Vancouver Island.
A car came upon the cyclists, riding three and four abreast, crossed the yellow line, and began passing in the oncoming lane as another car pulled onto the road in that lane.
The collision knocked the passing car into the bicyclists, taking out about 15 riders. Two were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Olympic medalist Scott Whitfield was near the front and wasn't hit …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/11/cyclists-face-single-file-charges-in-canada-crash/
If you're a bicycle messenger in Washington DC, or have played one on TV, you might want to apply as an extra in “Fair Game — The Valerie Plame Story.”
The movie is about the outing of CIA spy Valerie Plame by the White House during the Bush Administration. It stars Sean Pean and Naomi Watts.
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for a bike messenger as an extra. Shooting is March 15 or 16 and the pay is $130 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/10/casting-call-for-bike-messenger-for-fair-game-feature-film/
When I pedaled my aged Rockhopper mountain bike on an out-and-back ride on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail last summer, I had no idea that I was riding the most popular rail-trail destination in North America.
I only saw about a dozen people on bicycles on my 50-mile ride, and no hikers. Maybe the reason was because it was the middle of the week and the trail starts at a park about 35 miles from Seattle.
In any case, based on internet traffic to its 44,000 trails listed at Trails.com, the former railroad grade of the Milwaukee Road is judged the most popular rail-trail. The votes comprise page views, trail downloads and trail rankings …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/09/top-20-rail-trails-disclosed-by-trails-com-john-wayne-pioneer-trail-tops-the-list/
If there's any question about who is the boss of the Astana pro cycling team, consider Alberto Contador's performance on Sunday.
The Spaniard beat his nearest competitor by 7 seconds in the 5.7-mile Stage 1 individual time trial around Amilly to launch the 8-stage 2009 Paris-Nice bike race.
Contador has something to prove; it's that he's still the top dog on this team that includes the likes or Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer (who are not competing at Paris-Nice).
Plus, Contador won this race — and the Tour de France — in 2007 for Discovery Channel pro cycling team, but was banned by organizers along with the rest of the Astana team in 2008 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/09/alberto-contador-back-to-his-winning-ways/
Astana team member all smiles after winning Paris-Nice opening stage in 2009
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/09/alberto-contador-3/
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