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Bobby Julich drops Paris-Nice lead to Tom Boonen
US cyclist Bobby Julich gave up the yellow and white leader's jersey to Tom Boonen, who won the Stage 1 sprint in the Paris-Nice bike race Monday.
Team CSC's Julich, who became the first American to ever win the “Race to the Sun” in 2005, had the leader's jersey after cycling to a win in Sunday's prologue.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/06/bobby-julich-drops-paris-nice-lead-to-tom-boonen/
Deadlines loom for cross-state bicycle tours
Don't miss out on anymore week-long cross-state cycling tours.
The deadline to register for the Denver Post's Ride the Rockies has already passed. Sorry. And the Tour de Wyoming bike tour isn't taking any more applications.
But there is still time to sign up for RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.…
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/05/deadlines-loom-for-cross-state-bicycle-tours/
US cyclist Bobby Julich wins Paris-Nice prologue
Does American cyclist Bobby Julich, at 35, want to own the Paris-Nice spring classic bicycle race the same way Lance Armstrong has owned the Tour de France the past 7 years?
Julich, who became the first American to win the legendary week-long “Race to the Sun” in 2005, won Sunday's 3-mile prologue to continue wearing the tour leader's yellow and white jersey. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/05/us-cyclist-bobby-julich-wins-paris-nice-prologue/
Paris-Nice bike race 2006 map
Map of Paris-Nice spring classic bicycle race.
From Paris-Nice bike race website
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/05/paris-nice-bike-race-2006-map/
Top 100 bike shop logo
Top 100 bike shops chosen by International Cycle Works
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/top-100-bike-shop-logo/
Top 100 bicycle shops for 2006
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/top-100-bicycle-shops-for-2006/
Win a bicycle, and a tour
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/win-a-bicycle-and-a-tour/
Independent Fabrication's Independence
Touring bike from Somerville, Mass.-based company.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/independent-fabrications-independence/
Pipe bomb sticker
A bike with similar sticker was treated as a weapon at Ohio University.
Photo by DJcrb9 at flickr.com
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/03/pipe-bomb-sticker/
Warning to bike owners: Don't use this punk rock band sticker
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/03/warning-to-bike-owners-dont-use-this-punk-rock-band-sticker/
Adventure Cycling Association
- Ask an Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: What Gear Do I Need for a Week-long Tour as a Newbie?I have good news and bad news. The equipment you need for a week-long tour is pretty much the same as what you need for a month-long or even cross-country tour. I say it’s good news because once you’ve dialed in your kit, you’ll be ready for all sorts of bike travel adventures. The post […]
- 5 Amazing Bike Tours You Can Reach By AmtrakAt first glance, the nationwide map of Amtrak routes appears to be a sprawling spiderweb of interconnected rail lines doubling over one another as they crisscross the country. But to […] The post 5 Amazing Bike Tours You Can Reach By Amtrak appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- How to Take Your Date on Their First Bikepacking TripIf they don’t dump you afterwards, congratulations. The post How to Take Your Date on Their First Bikepacking Trip appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- Biking Maine's Sebago to Sea Trail offers an array of challenges and sights | ColumnThe biking portion of the trail system is located in Standish, Windham and Gorham and connects Sebago Lake with Route 202 in South Windham. The trail ...
- Morzine's off-piste trails are in the firing line – are we about to see the closure of some of ... - MBRMorzine's famous Pleney steeps have long been a staple of mountain biking in Europe, but with the growing spread of unsanctioned trails causing ...
- Eyes On the Street: The Northern Strand Gets A Protected Path Through Downtown LynnA bike path under construction alongside a wide multi-lane intersection. Several construction barrels The under-construction Northern Strand Trail at ...
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