Post-Holiday Bragfest

Well, the holidays are over, for the most part, and I'm having fun looking over my goodies. As usual, I got lots of stuff for my bike -- did you? I got a fancy new light because Santa was having trouble seeing me from behind during these long, dark days.

My favorite gift was a Civia Market rack. It's perfect for everything from beer to flowers. But enough about me. What were your favorite gifts?

Photo by Steve F.

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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/post-holiday-bragfest.html

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London Revolution is London?s newest bike ride

Whilst there?s no shortage of great rides to do in London, in 2012 we can add a new one to the list. The London Revolution is certain to make its way onto many cyclists calendars. The ride takes place over the course of a weekend and covers 180 miles. It will be open to 2,500 [...]

Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-london/london-revolution-is-londons-newest-bike-ride/

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3 states seek to join 19 that require 3-foot passing around cyclists

Updated Jan. 20, 2012 -- Bicycle advocates in Pennsylvania are pushing for a bill that would require drivers give cyclists 4 feet of clearance when they pass.

The legislation, HB 170, passed the Pennsylvania House last May, but got pigeon-holed in the Senate's Transportation committee. Supporters want to win Senate approval and the governor's signature this session.

If the bill is approved, Pennsylvania would be the 20th state to require that motorists give bicycle riders 3 or more feet of clearance when passing. The law also confirms a cyclist's right to the road and makes it illegal to right hook a bicycle rider.

California advocates also are seeking new 3-foot legislation this year after last year's veto ...

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/5/3549263.html

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George Carlin: bike hater, lover, or just playing it for laughs?

George Carlin was one of my all-time favorite comedians, and I loved to hear him ridicule our institutions.

So I was seriously distressed to hear what he said about bicyclists in this short piece posted on YouTube a few years ago.

It wasn't the profanity that got to me, it was his apparent unbridled animosity toward bicyclists.

So I was ...

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/16/4979369.html

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Team RadioShack in Critérium du Dauphiné

June 5-12, 2011 Team Radioshack will participate in Critérium du Dauphiné, France. Team Radioshack’s young star Jani Brajkovic won the race in 2010 (Read more here…) Needless to say he is once again on the team, as he is eager to defend his title, and with him he has a strong team of both young and more [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-criterium-du-dauphine/

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