Family members of a bicyclist who was struck and killed by a legally blind motorist in central Pennsylvania are livid that prosecutors are only seeking home confinement for the driver.
The CentreDaily reports that the Boalsburg man had filed medical disability forms beginning in the mid 1980s stating he was legally blind. He pleaded guilty this week to homicide by vehicle.
The victim's daughter says she thinks the prosecutor is taking the easy way out….
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Dynacraft recalled about 32,000 Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 bicycles sold exclusively through Target. More information at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/28/dynacraft-bicycle-recall/
“In my view, the industry's greatest opportunity is to create a bicycle friendly world.”
That was Trek president John Burke's message to industry leaders at the bicycle trade show in Taiwan last weekend.
Burke says that people are beginning to figure out that the bicycle is the simple solution to many of the world's greatest problems — air pollution, obesity, urbanization and traffic congestion.
Bike Biz editor Carlton Reid shot a video of Burke's talk before the bike industry's so-called A-team meeting in Taipei last weekend. It's 23 minutes on YouTube worth watching to boost your bike advocacy juices. …
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Dynacraft BSC is recalling 32,000 bicycles sold at Target from September 2004 to February 2007 because the frames might crack.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports the recalled bikes are the Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) (at left) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles.
The model numbers and dates are attached right above the bottom bracket. …
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Proper bicycling technique is all about spinning. There's also a lot of spin in the roll out of bicycles that use Shimano's Coasting concept.
Trek, Raleigh and Giant all have bicycle models based on the new Coasting prototype, a design to make bicycling more friendly for the 161 million Americans out there who don't already ride a bike.
US-based Trek is leading the charge with its new Lime bike. A couple of weeks ago it gave away Lime bikes to the entire Friday audience of the Ellen Degeneres show and launched a Lime blog, where it announces, among other things, celebrities who ride a Lime (Tom Hanks) …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/rolling-out-the-new-coasting-bicycles/
LeBron James, the king of the basketball court in Cleveland, has acquired an undisclosed share of privately held Cannondale Bicycle.
James uses Cannondale bicycles for his annual charity bike ride for kids and single moms in Akron. In addition, he cross-trains on a custom-made Cannondale Caffeine 29er frame bike.
The 22-year-old All-Star for the Cleveland Cavaliers explained: “Biking is an extremely important part of my training routine, and I like to invest in what I know.” …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/slam-dunk-investment-for-lebron-james-in-cannondale-bicycle/
Giant Bicycles bought into the Shimano Coasting concept with the Suede and Suede DX Coasting models. Basically, it follows the Shimano Coasting prototype like Trek and Raleigh. Giant's extras include holders for a cell phone and MP3 player, a front handlebar bag with a headlight and a rear rack with a padded pannier for a …
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Raleigh Bicycle's version of Shimano's Coasting concept. Utilizes the Nexus three-speed automatic shifter; also a front rack for groceries or six-pack of cold ones. Read more about the Coasting bike at the Raleigh website and Raleigh blog. Also quick reviews at places like GeekSugar.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/raleighs-coasting-bicycle/
When is a lime not green? When it's a Trek Lime in platinum. Different styles and colors at Trek Bicycle website. Automatic gearing by Shimano. Reviewed at BikePortland and Benepe's Bike Blog. Also check out the Trek's Lime blog.
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“(Expletive) Lance Armstrong. I'm just tired of being told who to admire in this country. . . . I'll pick my own heroes, thanks.”
Comedian George Carlin during a routine at the local Civic Center; “Carlin's still vulgar, but endearingly so,” Peoria Journal Star, March 26, 2007.
He's probably making a point about the …
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