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The League of American Bicyclists designated two dozen new Bicycle Friendly Communities on Monday, raising the number of such communities to 214 in 47 states.
In addition, the League renewed the bicycle friendly status of 25 communities, raising 8 of them to a higher level. Fourteen cities received honorable mentions. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/14/24-more-cities-are-now-bicycle-friendly-communities/
All month we’ve been celebrating that coolest of all forms of transportation — the bicycle. The recognition slips into high gear this Monday through Friday for National Bicycle Week, culminating in Bike to Work Day.
You might be aware of bike-related promotions this week.
In the Seattle area, for instance, anyone who loads a bicycle on a King County Metro bus or Sound Transit express bus this week will ride for free …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/14/ride-of-silence-and-bike-to-work-day-this-week/
Another day, another jersey change at the Giro d’Italia after Stage 7 on Saturday.
Garmin-Barracuda’s Ryder Hesjedal became the first Canadian to ever wear the maglia rosa, as his main rival lost his steam on the final climb of the 125-mile stage from Recanati to Rocca di Cambio.
The 31-year-old from Victoria, BC, has been …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/12/canadian-cyclist-in-the-pinkk-at-giro-ditalia-bike-race/
A big question has loomed over the Amgen Tour of California bike race that starts on Sunday: Is 3-time winner Levi Leipheimer well enough to compete in the 8-stage race?
Leipheimer, who suffered a fractured fibula when he was struck from behind by a car in early April, finally answered that question on Friday. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/12/biggest-mystery-of-tour-of-california-resolved-also-tv-schedule/
As you no doubt know, the non-profit Adventure Cycling Association is holding a fund-raising drive all month to offset its expenses in coordinating development of the U.S. Bicycle Route System.
The association needs to raise another $2,230 before midnight Saturday to receive a matching grant from TeamEstrogen.com. To coax that cash out of your bank …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/11/cool-prizes-for-supporting-u-s-bicycle-route-system/
A few months ago, I wrote a short blog post here about Fred Birchmore, the mid-1930s bicycle traveler from Georgia. He may have been the first “Fred” — now a mocking term for a bicycling enthusiast.
At the time, “Bicycle: The History” author David V. Herlihy was working on a piece about Birchmore for the …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/11/bicycle-author-writes-about-mid-1930s-world-bicycle-travelers/
Two years ago, Italian cyclist Adriano Malori earned the unwanted honor of the laterne rouge by finishing last at the Tour de France.
After Friday’s Stage 6 at the Giro d’Italia, the 24-year-old team Lampre cyclist will be wearing the overall leader’s pink jersey.
Malori survived in a breakaway to finish second in the day’s …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/11/he-who-was-last-shall-be-first-at-giro-tyler-farrar-crashes-out/
One of the most scenic rides in the US is open to traffic, including bicycles.
The North Cascades Highway opened at noon today after state highway crews spent the past seven weeks clearing away snow nearly 60 feet deep.
The scene at left shows crews pushing through an avalanche chute near Liberty Bell, one of the landmarks near Washington Pass just two weeks ago. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/10/northern-tier-bike-route-highway-is-opens-up-in-washington/
Salsa Cycles is recalling about 1,100 faulty bicycle racks that can break off the bike, causing the rider to lose control.
The wholly owned brand of Bloomington, Minn.-based Quality Bicycle Products recommends that users immediate remove the racks from their bikes and take them to authorized Salsa dealers for inspection, re-mounting or a refund.
The …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/10/salsa-recalls-faulty-bike-racks/
Sprinter Mark Cavendish may be riding for a different team this year, but the lead-out train for the “Manx Missile” approaching the finish line for Stage 5 at the Giro d’Italia on Thursday resembled textbook set-ups by HTC Columbia earlier in his career.
Team Sky’s efforts earned another victory for Cavendish, his second at this year’s Giro. Garmin-Barracuda’s Ramunas Navardauskas continued to lead overall after the 123-mile bike race from Modena to Fano.
American Taylor Phinney, dropped off the radar on Thursday after another crash. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/05/10/hopping-aboard-the-train-to-victory-at-giro-ditalia/
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