Self Maintenance Activity Of The Month In my role as a VeloNation “Ask The Pro” Advisor, I hope to share information with the VeloNation cycling community that is of practical benefit to each of you. This may be a stretching […]
The ties that bind cyclists are physical in nature, friendships forged over long miles and on remote roads. But while our relationships remain rooted in tangible items—steel, asphalt, sweat—we increasingly nurture them through digital mediums. “The things that are driving […]
For the third consecutive year London’s city streets became home to tens of thousands of cyclists. In what is now called the Mayor of London’s Skyride (formerly the London Freewheel), a 15 kilometer route was closed starting at Buckingham Palace, […]
Some 280 cyclists from around the world pedalled out of East Timor’s presidential palace Monday on the first leg of the inaugural Tour de Timor. The five-day race is a highlight of festivities surrounding the 10th anniversary of East Timor’s […]
Team Type 1 rolled onto the Annapolis, Md., City Dock early Friday morning as champions of the eight-person team division of the Race Across America (RAAM). The athletes on Team Type 1 – all of whom have Type 1 diabetes […]
On January 30, 2009, we expanded our voluntary and precautionary recall of CLIF® and LUNA® branded bars because of concern that the recalled bars contain peanut products that were manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which is the focus […]
This is a crucial year for working with federal policy makers. Our nation has a new President, a new Congress, and a new commitment to improving our transportation and energy infrastructure. Bikes Belong is working closely with key members of […]
Greatness comes in many forms. Some are great because of how they can inspire others, some because of their unrivaled ability to perform, and then there are those that can make an indelible impression on you because they’re filled with […]
The US Bicycling Hall of Fame, which currently resides in Sommerville, New Jersey, announced last Spring that it was searching for a new home. The town of Sommerville with the tradition of it’s marquee event the Tour of Sommerville, had […]
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has published a report, Encouraging Bicycling and Walking: The State Legislative Role, to outline best practices in state approaches to promoting biking and walking. This report will help shape policy, influence decision makers, […]
Bikes Belong Foundation Awards $40,000 in Grants Honoring Paul David ClarkBoulder, CO—January 22, 2009 The Bikes Belong Foundation is honored to award four grants through the Paul David Clark Fund. Awards of $10,000 will go to four exemplary organizations that […]
Clif Bar Voluntary Recall On January 19, 2009, we announced a voluntary recall of 14 U.S and 4 Canadian products including CLIF Bar, CLIF Builder’s, CLIF MOJO, CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR and LUNA Bar, in the U.S. and Canada because […]
The SRAM Cycling Fund will make a $400,000 contribution to the League of American Bicyclists and the Thunderhead Alliance for Biking and Walking. The funds will be used to launch a nation wide initiative to dramatically strengthen state and local […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2009 Release #09-096 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 458-2555 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. […]
Former Italian professional cyclist Luca Gelfi was found dead in his bicycle shop today. Media reported that the 42-year-old was suffering from depression and had likely committed suicide. Gelfi’s career began in 1988 with team Del Tongo-Colnago and ended in […]
The goal of this article is to offer advice and assistance to those who are either interested in starting to commute by bicycle, as well those who already ride to their jobs, but are seeking new tips and insights. Because […]
What does a beginning cyclist need? Well…a bike for one, but it also takes the proper equipment and a little know-how to make sure your beginning foray on the road is as comfortable as possible. O.K., so you got the […]
USA Cycling has announced the recipients of its annual Club of the Year awards. Ten USA Cycling-sanctioned clubs received recognition for outstanding programs throughout the 2008 season and will receive complimentary registration fees for the 2009 racing season. Clubs were […]
