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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

World Naked Bike Ride
The World Naked Bike Ride was held in a number of cities this past weekend, though the event takes place throughout the year in different cities around the world. ...
Source : about.com | 16-Jun-2008 03:59

Alone or With a Crowd?
When you go riding, do you like to have a companion? Or would you rather ride solo? Me, I like to set out by myself, early in the...
Source : about.com | 13-Jun-2008 03:03

Idiot.
Paris-Roubaix winner and former world champion Tom Boonen tests positive for cocaine. Comment below....
Source : about.com | 11-Jun-2008 15:21

Helpful Savings/Recycling Tip - Lithium Batteries
Here's a tip for you: if someone gives you one of those greeting cards that plays music when you open them, the batteries in that card are CR2032, a very...
Source : about.com | 09-Jun-2008 03:48

Be a Better Biker - Without Getting On Your Bike!
You know that just riding your bike is fun and makes you stronger. But did you realize that there are things you can do off the bike that will...
Source : about.com | 06-Jun-2008 03:07

Ryders Eyewear Reviewed
I don't about you, but I have to think awfully hard before I fork out $200 for a pair of sunglasses. That just seems steep to me for a...
Source : about.com | 03-Jun-2008 03:17

You Know Gas Prices Are High . . .
When the bad guys have to resort to "ride-by" shootings . . . Full Story...
Source : about.com | 02-Jun-2008 03:26

What's a Hybrid Bike? And Why Would I Want One?
You go to a bike shop and you'll find only two kinds of bikes, right? A road/racing bike for going fast, and mountain bikes for going through the...
Source : about.com | 30-May-2008 09:49

What's the Longest Ride You'll Do This Year?
We're getting into some of the best riding days of the year. Lots of daylight and still moderate temperatures. This is when a good many people really crank...
Source : about.com | 28-May-2008 16:03

Getting Started on Bike Commuting
With gas prices going up and increasing awareness of the environmental and health benefits cycling offers, you've certainly heard talk about more people using a bike for transportation to...
Source : about.com | 26-May-2008 03:01

Old Tubes Get New Life at Alchemy Goods
Here's something cool. Alchemy Goods in Seattle takes old inner tubes and transforms them in their shop into virtually indestructable messenger bags and a number of other products. Though the...
Source : about.com | 24-May-2008 03:13

Reviewed: Argyle Jersey by Twin Six
Twin Six is a cycling apparel company out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2005 by two graphic designers who loved to ride bikes but frankly were also less than thrilled...
Source : about.com | 21-May-2008 03:01

Think Gas Prices Are Encouraging More Bicyclists?
Check out this cartoon by Jim Borgman of the Cincinnati Enquirer to get one take on how things have gone in the past year or so. Think there's any truth to...
Source : about.com | 18-May-2008 11:04

Train for a Century Ride
A century ride (100 miles) is a major accomplishment for a cyclist. Maybe a century ride or a metric century (100 km/62 miles) is a goal you're considering for this...
Source : about.com | 15-May-2008 03:02

I've Got No Self Control
Doesn't most every story of a person gone wrong start with "So there I was on Craigslist when I saw this ad. . ." ? But there I was on...
Source : about.com | 12-May-2008 03:11

Angry Driver Takes Out 50 Cyclists in Australia
An Australian driver apparently angry with being held up by a group of cyclists -- which included a number of current and former Olympians -- slammed on his brakes...
Source : about.com | 09-May-2008 03:24

Top Things Drivers Say to Cyclists
What do drivers say when they encounter bikes? Here are some of the things I hear when I'm out on the road. Notice that they're not all negative interactions -...
Source : about.com | 08-May-2008 03:45

Illustrated History of Bikes
Ever heard of the Boneshaker? Know why the "Safety Bike" has that name? These and other fascinating evolutions in the bicycle over the years are chronicled in this illustrated...
Source : about.com | 06-May-2008 11:09

May is National Bike Month
The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) celebrates National Bike Month each year in May. It's a chance for people to consciously promote cycling and the many ways bicycling...
Source : about.com | 03-May-2008 03:05

Bike Buying Tips
Looking to buy a new bike? It can seem overwhelming with all the choices and options out there. But the process can be easy when you work through...
Source : about.com | 01-May-2008 03:28

Ibex Fausto Jersey Reviewed
Recently I tried out the Fausto wool cycling jersey by Ibex. And I put it through its paces, taking it out on a bunch of short rides as...
Source : about.com | 29-Apr-2008 03:16

Great Cycling Word: Stoker
Here's a great cycling word to add to your vocabulary: Stoker: the rear rider on a tandem bicycle. Photo: David Hunter/Flickr...
Source : about.com | 26-Apr-2008 17:56

Rock Racing - Good for Cycling?
Q: What do you get when you infuse the swagger and showmanship normally associated with professional wrestling into pro cycling world? A: Rock Racing. If you're not familar with Rock Racing, the...
Source : about.com | 24-Apr-2008 13:22

Tour de Georgia Rolls Out Today
The Tour de Georgia rolls out today, and 15 teams in this year’s run (April 21-27) are primed to make the 660-mile race a great event. The big stories...
Source : about.com | 21-Apr-2008 03:01

New Belgium Brewery: Bikes Are Cool
A recent post featured a cool video that demonstrated spot-on how bike commuting can be so much fun. The clip came from New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado,...
Source : about.com | 20-Apr-2008 03:29

Best Riding Songs
So I ditched work and went on a really long ride yesterday. Out in the country, low/no traffic roads - there were times when I went for an hour...
Source : about.com | 17-Apr-2008 09:37