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Cycling Quote of the Day: H.G. Wells"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." - H.G. Wells ...
Source : about.com | 15-Oct-2008 02:26
Review: Motobecane Outcast 29er Mountain Bike
The Motobecane Outcast is an intriguing bike. It's a single-speed mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a flip-flop hub to allow you to run as a fixed gear if that's...
Source : about.com | 11-Oct-2008 02:32
Bailout Bill Benefits Bicyclists
There's at least one bright spot to be found in all of the churn coming out of Washington, D.C. Buried deep in the 450-page bailout bill is an provision...
Source : about.com | 08-Oct-2008 10:45
Paceline Deluxe Reflex Fenders Reviewed
You might not like to hear it, but it's getting to be fender weather before too long. If you've considered adding fenders to your bike, there are a lot...
Source : about.com | 04-Oct-2008 03:12
Nature's Power In Action
Click on the photo to check out a full-sized view of what recent flooding on the Mississippi did to the Riverfront Trail, a bike path that follows the river...
Source : about.com | 01-Oct-2008 10:08
Fixed Gear Conversion
A while back I took an old Raleigh ten-speed and stripped off all the gears, making it into a single-speed bike with freewheel that I'd been using to buzz...
Source : about.com | 28-Sep-2008 13:22
Review: Air Gel XR Gloves by Louis Garneau
Looking for a pair of bike gloves? Check out our review of the Air Gel XR bike gloves by Louis Garneau. Available in both men's and women's fit,...
Source : about.com | 25-Sep-2008 10:14
Quote of the Day
"Those who wish to control their own lives and move beyond existence as mere clients and consumers - those people ride a bike." - Wolfgang Sachs, of the Wuppertal...
Source : about.com | 21-Sep-2008 02:09
Massachusetts Town To Take Bikes From Kids Who Ignore Helmet Law
They mean business in Holliston, Massachusetts. Police there, frustrated by kids ignoring state helmet laws, have said they plan to confiscate bikes from youngsters who repeatedly ignore the directive. "We're...
Source : about.com | 18-Sep-2008 08:50
Christian Vande Velde Wins Tour of Missouri
American Christian Vande Velde of Team Garmin-Chipotle preserved the 21-second lead he secured in a dominating third-stage time trial performance through four more legs of the Tour of Missouri to...
Source : about.com | 15-Sep-2008 09:46
Lance is Back!
Okay, so it's official - Lance Armstrong, the most dominant rider in the history of professional cycling is coming out of retirement! What was just rumor earlier is...
Source : about.com | 11-Sep-2008 17:16
Lance to Come Out of Retirement?
Velonews is reporting that unnamed sources have told them that Lance Armstrong will come out of retirement and race in the 2009 Tour de France. Sources told VeloNews that Armstrong --...
Source : about.com | 09-Sep-2008 12:48
Follow the Tour of Missouri Online - Live Streaming Video
The seven-stage, 623-mile Tour of Missouri starts today with a 90-mile stage going from St. Joseph to Kansas City. The field contains some of the world's top riders,...
Source : about.com | 08-Sep-2008 18:25
Bike Friendliness: Where Does Your State Rank?
The League of American Bicyclists has released its ranking of the friendliest states toward bikes in America. As measured across six categories ( legislation, policies/programs, bike infrastructure, education/encouragement, evaluation/planning,...
Source : about.com | 08-Sep-2008 03:37
What Kind of Bike Shoes Do You Wear?
A post last week included a question from a reader about the need for special bike shoes for non-competitive riders who mainly cycle for fitness. Here's a related question for...
Source : about.com | 05-Sep-2008 03:16
How to Avoid Chafing and Rashes
One of the bigger problems to plague cyclists who ride for any length of time is chafing and rashes. Moisture and friction are usually to blame and there are...
Source : about.com | 03-Sep-2008 18:10
A Tourist's Guide to Vuelta a Espaņa
The Vuelta a Espaņa (Tour of Spain) kicks off today, and About.com's guide to Spain, Damian Corrigan has written a terrific guide for tourists on taking in the Vuelta a...
Source : about.com | 30-Aug-2008 03:23
Cycling Shoes for Fitness Riders?
In the mailbag recently was this note from a reader: I recently started riding a hybrid bike. I'm mostly doing shorter rides on pavement, some off-road. And I don't lock into...
Source : about.com | 27-Aug-2008 02:46
Cyclists Aren't The Only Ones Doping In Olympics
When Spanish cyclist Maribel Moreno, a competitor for the women's road race and individual time trial got busted for doping in the Olympics, it was a big collective yawn....
Source : about.com | 25-Aug-2008 03:46
Day, Kintner and Robinson Medal for USA in BMX
Mike Day and Donny Robinson took the silver and bronze medals in the men's Olympic BMX final, while Jill Kintner took the bronze in the women's race, providing a major...
Source : about.com | 22-Aug-2008 10:46
BMX Protective Gear
With the advent of BMX as an Olympic event, you know there's going to be a bunch of people wanting to jump right into it. Just as sure...
Source : about.com | 20-Aug-2008 02:10
Watch Out for Wet Paint!
Okay, so we all know that you'll find "watch out for wet paint" signs on a bench or handrail after the painters have been there and we're waiting for...
Source : about.com | 18-Aug-2008 20:10
Olympic Track Cycling Starts Friday
Olympic Track Cycling starts Friday. So get ready for lots of cool team and individual events. First up Friday is the first rounds of the men and women's team...
Source : about.com | 14-Aug-2008 15:55
Kristin Armstrong Wins Gold for U.S. in Time Trial
American Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong brought home gold today with a terrific performance in the women's time trial road race. She covered the 14.6-mile course in only 34...
Source : about.com | 13-Aug-2008 15:55
Every Bike Weighs 50 Pounds
"All bicycles weigh fifty pounds. A thirty-pound bicycle needs a twenty-pound lock. A forty-pound bicycle needs a ten-pound lock. A fifty-pound bicycle doesn't need a lock at all." - from Bike...
Source : about.com | 11-Aug-2008 19:15
Jennie Longo - Amazing Olympian Road Cyclist
Be sure to watch for Jennie Longo on Sunday in the women's road race. This amazing Frenchwoman is 49 years old and racing in her seventh Olympics -...
Source : about.com | 09-Aug-2008 10:08
Profile of the Olympic Cycling Road Race
Here's a quick glimpse of the profile map of the Olympic cycling road race taking place Saturday. Click on the image to get the full picture of the course,...
Source : about.com | 07-Aug-2008 03:41
U.S. Cyclists Arrive in Beijing Airport Wearing Anti-Smog Masks
Reuters is reporting that members of the American cycling team arrived today at the Beijing airport wearing black breathing masks, apparently in an attempt to counter the heavy smog that...
Source : about.com | 07-Aug-2008 03:03
Track Cycling Mania: Yanking Another Guy's Shorts
With the Olympics coming up, a little primer on track cycling and its various events is in order. Did you know that one track bike event (Keirin) features...
Source : about.com | 05-Aug-2008 03:40
Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!
If you're hearing a high-pitched squeak as you go down the road, a noise that sounds like mouse or bird chirping, chances are your derailleur pulleys need a bit of...
Source : about.com | 01-Aug-2008 09:57
NYC Cop Stripped of Badge for Body Slamming Cyclist
A rookie NYC cop has been reassigned to desk duty after knocking a Critical Mass cyclist off his bike during a ride through Times Square Friday night with a hit...
Source : about.com | 30-Jul-2008 03:35
Participation Rates Up in Competitive Cycling
USA Cycling reports that participation in competitive cycling events in the U.S. continues to increase, at least in terms of licenses sold. Membership in USA Cycling exceeded 58,100 for...
Source : about.com | 28-Jul-2008 03:33
Why Professional Cycling is the Best Spectator Sport in the World
Here's an excellent piece from a writer named Dave Luecking of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on why pro bike races offer the best opportunities for spectators to get up close...
Source : about.com | 25-Jul-2008 03:53
U.S. Olympic Road Race Team Announced
Beijing, look out. The final spots have been filled on the U.S. Olympic road cycling team. Led by veteran George Hincapie (currently ripping his way around the French...
Source : about.com | 23-Jul-2008 03:01
Bikesalute.com: Photos of People With Bikes Over Their Heads
Chicago cyclist Dubi Kaufmann has an interesting project. He's the creator of BikeSalute.com, a website devoted to collecting photos of cyclists doing the "bike salute," i.e. posing with their...
Source : about.com | 20-Jul-2008 03:34
Halfway Through, Cadel Evans atop Tour de France standings
Early Tour favorite Australian Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) held on to his lead and the yellow jersey after the conclusion of Stage 11 of the Tour de France, maintaining a...
Source : about.com | 17-Jul-2008 02:17
I Don't Care What Anybody Says . . .
. . . those spaceman time-trial helmets make cyclists look goofy. Photo of Germany's Sebastian Lang by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images....
Source : about.com | 15-Jul-2008 03:26
Team USA BMX Roster
BMX is a brand new event at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Here's who is racing for USA: Donny Robinson Kyle Bennett Mike Day Jill Kintner Related articles on Olympic BMX: BMX rules BMX history BMX bikes...
Source : about.com | 13-Jul-2008 03:59
An Easy Way to Build Some Good Karma
If you're riding on the road and see a nail or screw laying on the pavement, if you can do so safely, stop and pick it up. You'll almost certainly save...
Source : about.com | 10-Jul-2008 03:39
Do You Filter to the Front of the Line at Intersections?
When you're coming to a stop sign or stop light, and there is a line of cars ahead of you, what do you do? Do you get in line...
Source : about.com | 08-Jul-2008 03:00
2008 Tour de France Kicks Off!
The Tour de France is getting cranked up and I'm thrilled. The first stage rolls out Saturday, July 5th in Brittany, going from Brest to Plumelec, a 197.5 km stretch...
Source : about.com | 04-Jul-2008 11:09
All About Fixies - Why the Fascination
If you're wondering just what a fixed-gear bike is, why the fascination and mystique with these splendid, simple machines, here's a great interactive feature from the New York Times, a...
Source : about.com | 02-Jul-2008 03:56
Who Will Win the Tour de France?
The Tour de France starts on Saturday. This is cycling's most famous race, 22 days and 2,200 miles of drama, excitement and unpredictable results. That's especially the...
Source : about.com | 28-Jun-2008 10:10
Cue Clip Keeps Directions Handy
So I went riding on Monday, a long route with eight zillion turns provided by somebody who seemingly went out of their way to send me out of mine. ...
Source : about.com | 25-Jun-2008 10:03
Sounded Like a Good Idea . . .
The British alternative rock band Radiohead had a terrific idea to promote cycling, but the results unfortunately failed to live up to their expectations. At a recent gig in...
Source : about.com | 21-Jun-2008 16:44
Bike Trips: Battlefields and Historical Sites
Want to get an up-close look at history? There's no better way to explore battlefields and historical sites than by bike. Or how about following the Underground Railroad, the...
Source : about.com | 18-Jun-2008 03:57