Columbus Rides

• Listen to the Bike Lady, Kate Gatch on WOSU

  Gifts for Foster Children
  Volunteer programs to provide holiday gifts to Central Ohio foster kids, with Franklin County Children Services Holiday Wish Program Director Megan Stevens and “BikeLady.org” founder Kate Gatch.
  
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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 7:04pm EST
  by Ray George

• Cap City Cross Race Pix

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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 6:17pm EST
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• Safer Passing Bill - from Yay Bikes!

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  Senator Fedor will be presenting sponsor testimony on the Safer Passing Law (When a motor vehicle overtakes a bicycle, the safe passing distance shall be not less than three feet) this Wednesday, Dec 9 at 10AM to the Senate Highway and Transportation Committee. Here is the bill as proposed:
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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 10:57am EST
  by Ray George

• Don't forget about Cap City Cross

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  10/3 # 1 - Alum Creek State Park Beach Party hosted by Team Awesome
  10/31 # 2 - Uncle Steves Halloween Party hosted by Team Awesome (costumes!)
  11/15 #3 - Infermary Mound by Team Alan (will also be OVCX)
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 2:01pm EST
  by Ray George

• 2009 Punk Bike Enduro is tomorrow - from IMBA/Dirt Rag magazine

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  The 20th annual Dirt Rag Punk Bike Enduro is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. sharp on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at the Pittsburgh Harlequins Rugby Club. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
  What’s a Punk Bike Enduro? Savor the flavor in the previous reports from the 2006,  [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 1:42pm EST
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• Cities promote scooter commuting - USA Today

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  Some cities are trying to combat traffic congestion by encouraging commuters to hop out of their cars and onto their motor scooters.
  San Francisco, Philadelphia, Seattle and Cincinnati are among cities that have recently created special parking areas for scooters, which some public officials say are more efficient than [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 8:52pm EST
  by Ray George

• Take pics and want to show them to friends on the road? Nikon S1000pj

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  World’s first camera with an ultra-small, built-in projector provides new ways for enjoying your pictures anytime and anywhere. Among digital cameras as of July 10, 2009 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation).
  
  
  Nikon's website [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 8:28pm EST
  by Ray George

• Hi Definition Helmet Camera

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  Easy to UseWearable AnywhereWe take “wearable” seriously! With our patent-pending TRail™ Mounts, “slide and lock” your ContourHD helmet cam onto a series of mounts for your goggles, helmet, handlebars, vehicle, or anywhere else you can think of.
   Smallest in the WorldFitting [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 8:22pm EST
  by Ray George

• Cold Weather Riding? Try Pogies/Moosemitts

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  Details:1000 Denier Cordura provides a strong, abrasion resistant material, which is also coated with wind/water proof membrane. Sorry Black onlyFleece Lining Provides a warm environment for those digits. Once the internal area gets warm from your hands they stay that way.3M Reflective Stripe500 candle power reflective material sewn [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 7:45pm EST
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• I want to ride my bike, and make a difference!

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  Here at Roadmonkey, we believe in a different kind of travel – one that combines rugged adventure with meaningful volunteer work to give you a deeply gratifying experience abroad. Our expeditions take you off the tourist path, to truly explore a foreign land and culture on your own terms. At [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 8:17pm EST
  by Ray George

• Bike Lady - Franklin County Holiday Wish program

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  A year ago, I asked you to join me in donating bicycles to the Franklin County Holiday Wish program to benefit foster children at Christmas. Your generosity was overwhelming and together we put 125 local foster children safely on bikes with helmet and lock included. On behalf of those [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 7:44pm EST
  by Ray George

• Hilltop Commission meeting recommends no new bike lanes

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  December 2, 10:16 AMColumbus Alternative Transportation ExaminerJames Fellrath
  The hot topic at Columbus's Hilltop Area Commission meeting last night was the possible installation of bike lanes and the removal of a parking lane on West Broad in the Hilltop neighborhood.  As discussed in the [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 5:34pm EST
  by Ray George

• Tuesday Night Ride is Tonight!

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  We will be riding from Goodale Park to the big field of corn in Dublin. Join us at 7pm at the intersection of Buttles and Park at Goodale Park.
  
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 11:15am EST
  by Ray George

• From Longwood to Alaska and back -- via bicycle

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  Andrea AdelsonSentinel Staff WriterNovember 17, 2009
  
  
  When we set out to do the truly incredible, whether it is climbing a mountain or running a marathon or biking thousands of miles to Alaska, we never think about what happens next.
  
  The finish line keeps [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:41pm EST
  by Ray George

• WAD Bikeway Annual Meeting 2009

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  WAD Bikeway Annual Meeting
  Monday, Dec 7th, 2009, 7pm
  Linden Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
  Cleveland @ Kohr
  wadbikeway.org [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:09pm EST
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• Former Asheville firefighter pleads guilty in cyclist shooting - Citizen Times Newspaper

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  ASHEVILLE — A former Asheville firefighter pleaded guilty today to charges he shot at a bicyclist, narrowly missing his skull.
  
  Charles Alexander Diez, 42, was sentenced to 120 days jail.
  
  Diez pleaded guilty in Buncombe County Superior Court to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 2:26pm EST
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• 600 antique bikes for sale & parts - $75 (pittsburgh) - Craigslist

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  over 600 antique bikes for sale stingrays and other,,sell all or one at a time,,,,many parts,,,,,,,,krate bikes bowden bikes balloon tire bikes,,1864 bikes to the 70s,,starting at 75.00 and up,,,,,,first 290.000 takes it all
  
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  editors note: i am a little confused by the last [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 2:17pm EST
  by Ray George

• Holiday burglar nabs $10,000 bike

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  Holiday burglar nabs $10,000 bike [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 12:03pm EST
  by Ray George

• Dirty Dozen 2009 - Pittsburgh, PA

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  The 27th Annual Dirty Dozen up Pittsburgh's 13 steepest hills will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 10am. Anticipating another large crowd this year, please show up as early as 8-9am to start registration early. Meet at the Washington Boulevard Track (Where the ACA holds weekly criterium races in [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 11:50pm EST
  by Ray George

• The Great Turkey Chase, part 2! - Burlington VT - Kinda like Cranksgiving

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  Ed. note - I did not ride this. It is an interesting idea that has been discussed for Columbus.
  
  
  The Great Turkey Chase, part 2! will be a food drive and bike race. Registration will be free, but people need to bring around $15 to buy food along [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 12:54am EST
  by Ray George

• Residents ask for pedestrian, bicyclist upgrades to Route 3

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  Approximately 50 residents and community leaders gathered Nov. 17 at the Blendon Township Senior Center, 6330 S. Hempstead Road, to listen to results from a transportation study of the Westerville Road/state Route 3 corridor, and to put their two-cents worth in.
  
  The open house was sponsored by the Mid-Ohio [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 6:10pm EST
  by Ray George

• Yay Bikes Website Launched

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  Check out the website. It was relaunched earlier this week with new features. Speak up about bicycling and become a part of the community.
  
  Here... [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 5:32pm EST
  by Ray George

• Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail

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  This is a beautiful trail. Check it out sometime if you are in Vermont. I ended with 55 miles roundtrip. Rode from St. Albans trailhead to Richford VT.
  
  Trail is relatively flat. There are some slight climbs as you head north but nothing steep. The trail was sloppy [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 4:04pm EST
  by Ray George

• Island Line Trail - Vermont

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  I rode from Winooski down to the Burlington waterfront and jumped on the Island Line trail.
  
  From Local Motion website -
  
  Description:
  Hop on the spectacular 12-mile trail along Lake Champlain. The Island Line cruises through Burlington's waterfront and scoots out on the Colchester Causeway three [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:36am EST
  by Ray George

• NetJets cuts its pledged donations

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  NetJets Inc. has angered some central Ohio business leaders by slashing millions of dollars in funding promised to nonprofit groups, including nearly $9 million to the Pelotonia bike tour.
  Ride organizers now are scrambling to replace the millions the Columbus-based division of Berkshire Hathaway had pledged to support the [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 12:24am EST
  by Ray George

• Reverse Keg Ride Pittsburgh - 112109

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  Drove over to Wheeling on Friday and headed up to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Met up with James, John and Ryan, Amber and Zach and Kevin rode up with me. We had brunch at OTB bar and got ready for the ride. Estimated 200-250 riders were on hand for [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:17pm EST
  by Ray George

• Columbus Biking Video Clip - Thanks Zach!

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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 9:32pm EST
  by Ray George

• Crash the Wheeling Christmas Parade Ride!

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:09pm EST
  by Ray George

• Cinelli Bootleg Touring Bike

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   COLOUR
  Matte Black Bootleg
  
    
   SIZES CentroFine / Center Top 46 - 49 - 52
   FRAME COLUMBUS Alloy Custom 6061
   FORK ROCK SHOX Tusk Trekking
   CRANK SET SHIMANO FC 2203 triple
   PEDALS VP X93
   FRONT DERAILLEUR SHIMANO FD-2203
   REAR DERAILLEUR SHIMANO FD-2200
   FREE WHEEL SHIMANO CS-HG50 12-25 / [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:57pm EST
  by Ray George

• Ride to Runway 11/17/09

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  We had 7 at the start. Marty took off on an alternative route. So we had six ride out east on the 670 trail. Then we headed south on the Alum creek trail between the rain drops. We turned west on Williams Road and headed to Lockbourne Industrial [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:25pm EST
  by Ray George

• Yay Bikes Website Update

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  New YB! Website Launches Monday
  Be prepared: Meet the new site on Sunday!
  2-5pm @ Summit United Methodist 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Unveiling!
  We are demonstrating our new site [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:01pm EST
  by Ray George

• Seagull Bags Sale this Saturday 11/21/09

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  This from Heidi
  
  Dear friends, this Saturday (Nov 21st) from 10-3 at the Seagull Bags shop I will be selling a bunch of Seagull Bags for CHEAP!!! These are bags that were either from canceled orders, or have minor imperfections. Please come and get these bags out of our [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 11:16am EST
  by Ray George

• Grace 2009 Electric Bike

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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 7:53am EST
  by Ray George

• Urban Velo Issue 16 is available now! Check it out...

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  Urban Velo #16 - November 2009Contents Include: Adventures in Tokyo, Persuasion: A Political Primer,
  Bike Works, Love Letters Written in Horseshit, I Love Riding in the City,
  Pedals Plus People, Residue, Urban Legend - Mike Shih,
  Victory of the Bicycle, Masterlink Tech, Diagnose A Stuck Stem,
  Line Up Your Hot Patch, [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:36pm EST
  by Ray George

• Field of Corn Ride

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  Rode from Grandview up to Dublin to look at the Field of Corn. Went up McKinley to Dublin Rd and looped back. 23 miles. Nice weather and company on the ride. [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 8:47pm EST
  by Ray George

• Goldsprint defined

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  GoldsprintFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA Goldsprint is a bicycle rollers racing and social event. Riders on stationary bikes compete against each other in front of a crowd of cheering friends.
  While roller racing in general can use any type of bicycle and there are variations on the set-up depending on [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 7:44pm EST
  by Ray George

• Danny Macaskill -Next level street trials

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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:37am EST
  by Ray George

• Mastodon Ride with Molly

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  I rode north from my house to meet Molly at Havens Corner. We headed east toward Pataskala and then on to Dawes. We passed the Burning Tree Golf Course / Dinosaur Museum. I have passed this a bunch of times this year, but Molly has not. So we [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 5:58pm EST
  by Ray George

• Specialized Globe - Haul 2

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  Body Geometry Sonoma saddle uses a V-groove design and vibration dampers for comfort and support, even on dodgy roadsGlobe A1 Premium Aluminum frame with custom tubing and butting profiles; sturdy integrated rack makes loaded transport simple, secure and easySlim and effective color-matched alloy chainguard keeps [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 9:20am EST
  by Ray George

• Another urban tire choice - Soma Super Everwear

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  Super Everwear 5mm Tires
  
  The Super Everwear takes that long lasting 5mm high carbon rubber tread of the original Everwear and slaps it to the most bullet-proof casing we could find.
  
  
  • Significantly stiffened sidewalls
  • 10x the sidewall and tread puncture resistance of other road tires
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:07pm EST
  by Ray George

• Jazz Jassmin highlighted in Urban Velo

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  I Love Riding in the CityNAME: Jazz Jasmin
  LOCATION: Columbus, OH
  OCCUPATION: 3rd shift poop reader (honest!)
  Why do you love riding in the city?
  I love the connection. Being in a car cuts you off from so much. I love hearing the birds, or being able to pull [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 9:56pm EST
  by Ray George

• Performance - Funny Video

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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:32pm EST
  by Ray George

• roll: mentioned in Financial Times, along with other Columbus businesses

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  Over at Easton Town Center, an open-air shopping mall that opened a decade ago, Stuart Hunter has also seen a segmented response at the bicycle store called Roll that he opened this year, the third location in the city. In spite of the inauspicious timing, he [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 2:39pm EST
  by Ray George

• Hufnagel Cycles custom bike rack pics

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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:56pm EST
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• Tuesday Night Ride - Big Run Hals Als Ride

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  So we had 10 riders for the Tuesday Night Ride. Good crowd of old and new riders. We rode out west through Franklinton to Georgesville Road to Big Run Park. A soapbox derby track sits on the far end of the park. We raced each other down and [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:20pm EST
  by Ray George

• B1 Bicycles INDOOR TRAINER RIDES

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  B1 Bicycles INDOOR TRAINER RIDES - Facebook event pageType:Sports - Sports PracticeNetwork:GlobalDate:Wednesday, November 11, 2009Time:6:30pm - 8:00pmLocation:124 E. Long St
  
  
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 9:41am EST
  by Ray George

• The Reverse Keg Ride

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  The crisp chill in the air means that the end of Pedal Pale Ale Season is nearly upon us. At the beginning of the summer, 500 local (and some not-so-local) cyclists showed up at the brewery to help deliver the very first Pedal Pale Ale kegs of the season. We [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 4:41pm EST
  by Ray George

• Bike Pittsburgh - Good tips if you are in an accident, they apply, but change Pittsburgh to Columbus!

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  In a Crash?Unfortunately, sometimes smooth sailing isn’t in the cards for everyone riding Pittsburgh’s streets. If you are in a crash, though. Here are some things you should do.
  If you are in pain, stay put. Don’t try to move. You could end up injuring yourself even moreCall 9-1-1 [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 11:48am EST
  by Ray George

• Buckhannon WV to Glenville WV ride report

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  Rode from Buckhannon, WV to Glenville, WV which is about 40 miles. To get there you must take Highway 33. The good news is that it is a bike route. Buckhannon has share the road campaigns as does the counties in that area. I never ran into any [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 10:00am EST
  by Ray George

• ABUS BORDO 6000 Foldable Lock

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  New link construction offers maximum flexibility
  Compact lock dimensions in handy size for mounting in a few seconds
  ABUS Extra-Classe cylinder with reversible key
  
  Handy frame carrier include
  Now available in 75cm and 90cm length
  
  
  
  
  A website to [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:48pm EST
  by Ray George

• Zoic Commuting Pants - Reign Knicker

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  Description:* For the Commuter, Cruiser, or Weekender* Ideal for morning commutes, fall days, urban scavenger hunts, and chillaxing.* 23 1/2" inseam with a flat front waistband and an integrated drawcord for adjustability* Snap and zip fly* Tagless waistline* 2 Front slip pockets and" [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:26am EST
  by Ray George

• Osloh - The Spoke Denim Jean

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  OSLOH - THE "SPOKE" DENIM JEAN
  Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38” waist with 32” inseam
  Colors: 1: Dark Indigo
  Fabric: 12 oz. Premium stretch denim 98%cotton, 2% spandex.             Coated with water repellant resin andanti-bacterial finish.
  Fit: Slim, relaxed, comfort [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:46pm EST
  by Ray George

• Want an amazing light for night rides and commuting? - CyclingNews review

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  Light & Motion Seca 700 RaceBy: James HuangPublished: January 7, 14:00, Updated: June 10, 15:38The compact Li-ion battery powers the Seca 700 Race for [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:24pm EST
  by Ray George

• BikeBox on Milton Avenue in Columbus is dangerous - watch video

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:10pm EST
  by Ray George

• For my friends who recently had their bikes stolen...

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 2:59pm EST
  by Ray George

• KarmaArmy - Maybe OSU needs a chapter!

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  Q: What is KarmaArmy and Why should I care? 
  A: The quick answer is that the KarmaArmy Community can help you recover your Stolen Bike, snowboard, etc. by having as many of our community members keeping an eye out for your "just-stolen" X.
  
  The slightly longer answer [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 2:54pm EST
  by Ray George

• North Bend Rail Trail - Redux in 2010

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  From the TrailLink website
  
  
  For a weekend getaway filled with small-town charm, wildlife, and beautiful natural scenery, there is no better place than the North Bend Rail-Trail. The North Bend Rail-Trail is a scenic excursion along part of the 5500-mile, coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail. Stretching nearly 70 [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 2:50pm EST
  by Ray George

• Big Sandy Rail Trail

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  LOCATION: Lexington to Coalton(outside Ashland), 109 miles. simple map
  From our 2008 Ashland to Lexington Relay: detailed maps of the area  showing the old Lexington & Big Sandy Rail Road, from west to east and the annual relay course:
  1)  Lexington to Mt. Sterling (201)
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 2:43pm EST
  by Ray George

• Buy the SSCXWC Edition Raleigh Frame

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  A limited edition run of 50 SSCXWC custom painted frames.49 brown ones come with EC90X fork and FSA headset.One lucky randomly selected buyer will get a white frame with a SHIMANO SSCX Dream groupo including Dura Ace Carbon Tubeless Wheelset, Dura Ace Di2 Brake Levers, Dura Ace Crankset, Hutchinson [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:40pm EST
  by Ray George

• Momentum Magazine - new issue is out!

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  Featured ArticlesMia Birk: Redesigning North American Cities For PeopleBy Mia Kohout
  Portland's Mia Birk is pictured on our cover on the Eastbank Esplanade. In her forthcoming book, Joyride, Birk tells the story of how this and other reclamations have happened. [more...]
  
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 2:10pm EST
  by Ray George

• Dr. Thompson is found guilty of all counts in LA road rage trial. - from Velonews

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  Dr. Thompson is found guilty of all counts in LA road rage trial.By Patrick Brady
  Published: Nov. 2, 2009
  
  The verdict was released Monday afternoon.
  Photo: Chris Roberts
  A Los Angeles Superior Court jury on Monday found Dr. Christopher [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:38am EST
  by Ray George

• Tuesday Night Ride Recap - 11/03/09

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  We had twelve riders for the Tuesday Night Ride! We rode north and headed over on 5th. Up Cleveland and then we headed through the fairgrounds to Silver Drive up to North Broadway. We made it over to Ferris and then to Cleveland. At Morse we stopped for [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:23am EST
  by Ray George

• Tuesday Night Ride - Reader/Rider Questions

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  I received an email requesting some more information about the Tuesday night ride...  
  What kind of pace?  
  Approximate route?  
  Free-form or 'manners'?  
  Refreshment stops?
  
  
  Here are some answers... Our pace is usually dictated by the slowest person in the group. The route changes every week to make [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 7:09pm EST
  by Ray George

• Cargo bike, on the cheap (relatively speaking)

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  The ultimate abbreviation of utility, designed specifically to maximize the engine we're all born with. This year our popular, long-wheel base utility bike comes with disc brakes front and rear. Strong enough to carry all your everythings, comfortable enough to use as a multi-purpose commuter, stock' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 5:52pm EST
  by Ray George

• Sunday Ride 11/01/2009 Recap

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  I decided to head to Buckeye Lake which is to the southeast of my house. I wound through the countryside crossing Broad(US40) and I-70 and rode on Palmer which parallels I-70 for miles. Palmer connects with 37. I headed south for a short bit and turned onto Walnut [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 7:41pm EST
  by Ray George

• Time to Ride? Check your watch...

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  About Us:
  When we started 'demos watch co.', we had a vision of watches with style focused on the mountain bike market.  As we made progress on designs and market discussions, we learned that there’s demand from all “two-wheelers” who want watches that reflect their [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 10:06am EST
  by Ray George

• Have bike(bag), will travel - Freeman Transport Track Bike

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  Freeman Transport is a Montana-based company hand-building bikes in the USA. Using Columbus steel tubing and S-and-S couplings the bikes can be easily disassembled and packed into their signature waxed canvas and leather carrying case – a collaboration with NY-based Billykirk. The case’s 26 X [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 9:57am EST
  by Ray George

• Missouri? Progressive bicycle legislation - story from Missouri Bicycle Federation

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  News organizations across the state are writing about a new law, set to take effect Friday, August 28th, that will allow bicyclists and motorcyclists to proceed through a red light that won't change for them.
  
  Motorcycle advocacy groups proposed the law because motorcyclists often have the same problem bicyclists' [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
  by Ray George

• Friday Night Ride Follow-up - 10/30/09

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  We rode from the Yay Bikes offices north on High to Walhalla. Up Walhalla to Indianola and south to Hudson. Hudson to Summit to 5th. 5th all the way to 670 and back into town on the trail. South on Cleveland to Spring. Spring to Marconi. Marconi to Broad. We [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 11:29pm EDT
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• City puts bicyclists directly in the path of motorists - USA Today

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  In one of the busiest shopping districts in Long Beach, Calif., bicyclists are kings of the road in an experiment that turns frustrated motorists into serfs.
  
  The seaside city south of Los Angeles is encouraging bikers to get right in front [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 3:48pm EDT
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• Thursday Night Ride Report - 10/29/2009

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  We started out with six people and headed over to CSCC to pickup Adam. We headed south to Rich St and as we turned the corner Adam blew out his rear tire. He decided to call it a night and walked home. We continued west on Rich and admired the [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
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• From the Mailbag: B1 Bicycles Update

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  Hello all,
  
  It has been a super long time since the last mailing and much has happened since then.  Peletonia, COP rides, silent rides, Bike the C Bus, the Columbus Marathon, and Bumshuffle Alley cat  to name a few.  A truly great year for central Ohio cyclists is coming [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:43pm EDT
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• Biking 150 miles for a cause -- in a dress and heels (CNN)

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  (CNN) -- Amidst the sea of jerseys and bike shorts at New Jersey's City to Shore -- a 150-mile bike ride to benefit multiple sclerosis research -- one unlikely rider stands out.
  A tiny 84-year-old woman wears a neat, green turtleneck dress and an embroidered jacket. [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 9:43am EDT
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• Dreams on Wheels

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  A dream comes true - Danish bicycles comes to Budapest – “Dreams on Wheels”The Royal Danish Embassy, The Danish Cultural Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and various cycling organisations is presenting the cycling exhibition, “Dreams on Wheels” in response to Denmark is hosting [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
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• Oregon Manifest - How to celebrate the cycling community the right way!

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  Oregon Manifest celebrates the art, craft and community of bicycling. Our mission is to engage a wide audience with cycling lifestyle through innovative, influential events around the bicycle.
  
  
  
  OREGON MANIFEST CONSTRUCTOR’S DESIGN CHALLENGE
  We’re looking for the next-wave transportation bike! OREGON MANIFEST has [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:43pm EDT
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• Bikeracker - Portland, Oregon

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  Proudly serving the Portland, Oregon metro area, we deliver, setup, breakdown, and remove our proprietary, secure parking racks for self-service use during an event. We cater to both small and large events, especially those that can't justify the logistics of a bike valet corral. The core' [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
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• Dawes Arboretum Loop Ride

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  Got out by myself to ride and think... Rode from my house in Blacklick out to Dawes Arboretum. The first 30 miles I averaged 17mph. Rode through the park and stopped to take pics. Total of 60 miles and I averaged 16mph overall. Beautiful weather in the low [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 7:19pm EDT
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• Stolen Bike Alert - 2 bicycles stolen in Victorian Village, Columbus Ohio

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  Specialized cross roads XC elite. 
  55cm '05 model. 
  Charcoal gray. 
  Bright pink twist bell. Rear removable SKS fender (black with orange attachment)Old flat pedals. Silver water bottle cage. Serial number PZ417341
  Schwinn Super Le tour. Red. Black handle bar tape. Brand new wheels (Weinmann 27"'" [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:44am EDT
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• Allegheny Passage Train Video

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  The path follows the Western Maryland Scenic Railway for 18 miles from Frostburg MD to Cumberland MD. The train was coming into Frostburg as we passed it on our ride earlier this year. [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
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• Cielo Cycles - Buy a handmade bike by Chris King

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  READYMADE CLASSICSCielo Cycles is unique in its approach to handmade bicycle fabrication. We offer readymade classics in stock sizes with little to no lead time. Our framesets are priced to compete with the larger manufacturers' boxed bikes but with details and construction that rival custom' [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
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• Tour de France bike crash compilation

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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 5:17pm EDT
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• Follow Chip Albright riding his bike from South America to Alaska

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  His website is here. Why am I posting this? Because his brother Tom sits in a cubicle next to me everyday. And I am jealous. [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 3:56pm EDT
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• Thursday Night Ride Report

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  Katie and I rode down Livingston to the trail. Took the trail south to Williams Rd. Headed west on Williams. It is closed west of Groveport Rd, so we headed north until we hit Parsons. Rode Parsons up to Whittier. Whittier to 3rd, north to Dirty Franks. 18 miles. Moderate [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 12:07pm EDT
  by Ray George

• High Five New York

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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 11:15pm EDT
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• Tuesday Night Ride Pics - Hills Market Ride

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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
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• Amazing German Bike-Carrying Train - WIRED GADGET LAB

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  Bikes and trains are a great mix. A train can get you out into the coutryside for some downhill runs, or let you cycle at a destination too far to get to by bike in a day, saving a car trip. Our own velvet-voiced editor [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 11:09am EDT
  by Ray George

• New Lazer Helmet with Integrated Lights

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  Lazer Advantage :
  
  Rollsys® Retention System
  Protection against rain & wind
  Urban Comfort
  
  
  Technology :
  
  Fit System:         Rollsys® Retention System
  Construction:      In-Mold (1 pieces)
  Ventilation:         8 vents
  Weight:             365g (XSS-M)
  Certification:       CE - CPSC [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 10:12pm EDT
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• Celtic Naturals Messenger Bag

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  Messenger Bags100% Organic Cotton: great way to pack your race needs  or large enough to sling documents with an eco-message.  Front pouch, main compartment and back zip pocket for extra security. $18.99
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 6:33pm EDT
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• Join us for the Tuesday Night Ride - Ride from Pattycake Bakery to Hills Market

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  We will be riding to the wine pairing at the Hills Market at the northern most point on the Olentangy Bike Trail.
  
  Facebook event page for ride
  Facebook event page for Hills Market event [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 6:16pm EDT
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• A critical mass of well dressed cyclists

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  What happens when you gather 150 gentlemen on bicycle at Savile Row? You get the first everTweed Run as the cyclists dressed in merino, tweed, flat caps and ties.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
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• School district revises bike policy in Saratoga

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  By DENNIS YUSKO, Staff writer
  First published in print: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
  WILTON -- Faced with national criticism over not allowing students to bike to some schools, the Saratoga Springs school district approved a revised bicycle policy Tuesday that some said raised even more questions.
  
  
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
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• Dawes Arboretum Ride and Walk

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  I rode with Bethia and Katie from my house out through the countryside to Dawes Arboretum. Total mileage was 29 miles. Brisk with a slight wind out the north. Great ride. My wife joined us at Dawes for a walk through the trees and gardens. We left and [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
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• Jeff Stephens can stop whining! This is a national problem... Slate Magazine

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  Stop Means StopHow do we get bikers to obey traffic laws?By Christopher BeamPosted Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 12:44 PM ETPRINTDISCUSS[...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
  by Ray George

• Will e-bikes be the new 'commuter cool'? - CNN

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  By Steve Almasy
  CNN(CNN) -- Keith Felch is admittedly a big guy, but more than a few super-fit cyclists in Southern California have been left wondering how that dude just went flying by.
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
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• Redbull Rampage

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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
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• Tuesday Night Ride Pics - Airport

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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 11:59am EDT
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• Are you a bike commuter in Columbus? Commuter classes are available!

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  The Real Commuter
  
  Bike Commuters: Improve Your Skills and Ride the Road with Confidence!
  
  This is a six-hour, unabridged course for those who are already reasonably comfortable with mechanicals and riding on city streets. The Real Commuter will be taught by League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructors Jamie Fellrath, Meredith Joy, [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 9:26am EDT
  by Ray George

• Magic Flute - Portland Design Works

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  made of sculpted alloy and bamboo, the magic flute pump is a work of art that fits in your pocket. You can use the co2 to inflate your tire in seconds or, if you have a little more time or are out of cartridges, you [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 6:59pm EDT
  by Ray George

• BBC Article - Are women cyclists in more danger than men?

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  Are women cyclists in more danger than men?
  Women cyclists make up a far higher proportion of deaths involving lorries than men. Why?
  Many of the fatalities involving cyclists happen in collisions with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). This year, seven of the eight [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 2:12pm EDT
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• Octopus Caps Photo Collage from Bum Shuffle

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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 1:18pm EDT
  by Ray George