Van Nicholas Titanium ? 2011 Ex-Demo Bikes Available NOW!

We’ve a very limited number of Van Nicholas Titanium ex-demo bikes available to order now. We’re clearing out these bikes to make way for the 2012 models. Each bike has done a very small number of road miles for short test rides only. Once they’re gone they’re gone – Ti bike bargains – a once [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/02/17/van-nicholas-titanium-2011-ex-demo-bikes-available-now

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Tour de France?Without Lance

A few years ago the Tour de France experienced a time of transition. For seven years Lance Armstrong stood on the podium wearing the yellow jersey. When he announced his retirement we all new things would change. Americans loved being represented by such a dominant champion. The years between his retirement and comeback were interesting. We [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-france-without-lance/

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Bike Breakfasts

If you don't have the time to spare for a extended bike trip, you can get loads of inspiration on Bike Overnights.org.

But sometimes you can't even afford an overnight. That's the time to head out on a bike breakfast.

Kat and I did this just last week. A glorious weekend morning with sunny blue skies couldn't be wasted. We got out the panniers, loaded them with breakfast treats, coffee in a thermos and camp chairs. We pedaled down to the shores of Lake Washington and ate breakfast on one of the docks. We soaked up the views of the lake and Mt. Rainier, and manufactured some much needed vitamin D.

After draining the thermos of coffee, we packed up and pedaled off to the Washington Park Arboretum, where the winter garden was in full bloom. The sights and smells of a grove of witch hazels will remind anyone that winter definitely has its upside.

So even if you only have a couple of hours to spare. It's still enough time to pack up and head out. I'm not sure if bike breakfasts warrant their own website, but they sure can be a great way to start any day!



Photos: Seattle -- 2012 by Willie Weir, Kat Marriner

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS appears on Friday afternoons. Willie Weir is a columnist for Adventure Cyclist magazine. His latest book Travels with Willie: Adventure Cyclist will inspire you to hit the road and just might change the way you approach bicycle travel. He lives in Seattle with his wife Kat. You can read about their local adventures and life without a car at http://YellowTentAdventures.com/.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/bike-breakfasts.html

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Farewell my furry friend?

30 days of hair growth gets it first thing tomorrow morning. I’m not going to miss it (and neither is my wife), but at least I’ve discovered posh shaving cream…Growing up in the late 1970s/early 1980s I was surrounded by moustaches ? my dad was in the Village People* ? and my role models off [...]

Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/11/30/farewell-my-furry-friend%e2%80%a6/

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TdF Halfway Point ? Havoc, Mayhem, Carnage

When it?s over, it will be very hard for anyone to discuss this 98th edition of the Tour de France, without mentioning the numerous, high profile, and wild crashes that have marred the first half of this year?s contest. Not only has there been an extremely high number of riders hitting the deck, but [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-halfway-point-havoc-mayhem-carnage/

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Recalls: Fuji's Saratoga cruiser bicycles; Shimano's PRO Atherton handlebar stems

Fuji is recalling 10,500 women's Saratoga bicycles after receiving reports that the downtube can break, causing falls and injuries.

The company and US Consumer Product Safety Commission urges owners to stop riding the cruiser-style bicycles and return them to Fuji dealers for a replacement frame.

The company, through Philadelphia-based importer Advanced Sports, says at least 12 bike frames have broken. The failures caused two injuries, including one head injury that required 20 stitches to close ....

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/21/5002610.html

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