Unfortunately I had limited time to tour around the Seattle International Bike Expo on Saturday. The weekend event is a great way to cover a lot of ground — Northwest bicycling-wise.
The Cascade Bicycle Club's annual show features 150 displays in Hangar 30 and surrounding buildings and tents. There are hundreds of bikes on show and sale, as well as piles of bicycle gear, many organizations touting their upcoming rides and bike tours.
One of the tents had a few leaks and a soggy floor. That didn't seem to bother anyone, however, as this is a gathering of Seattle area bicyclists; we take our moisture in stride.
Seattle International Bike Expo; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle; $8 admission
I got a chance to get close-up looks at some new-style bikes, specifically some offerings from the chainless drive-shaft rides from Dynamic Bicycles and commuter and errand bikes from Civia Cycles. Madsen Cycles had a working display out in the parking lot, where interested folks could ride their utility bikes around.
Moots displayed some of its bicycles, “handbuilt in the Rockies,” and the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Organization had a display area with lots of its members' works.
I had the chance to chat with some bicycling authors while I was there.
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie from Portland was hanging out in the Bicycle Paper booth. The humorist had a 2 for $20 inventory clearance sale for his books. …
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Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Slipstream's star sprinter from Wenatchee, Washington, won Stage 3 of Italy's Tirreno-Adriatico bike race on Friday.
Listen to the Italian announcers call the finish on this video from www.wielerflits.nl. You'll hear the names of Thor Hushovd, Robbie McEwen, Mark Cavendish, Alessandro Petacchi, and Tom Boonen.
Not until after the finish do you hear the announcer shout: “Tyler Ferrrrrara!”
Interviewed afterwards, Farrar told …
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Nancy Shepherd must not mind the prospect of hitting the Big 5-0. She used her upcoming birthday as an opportunity to embark on a bicycle tour of the perimeter of the U.S.
I remember how I celebrated by 50th: My friend flew out to visit me at my home in Austin at the time and we rode 50 miles that weekend. It was in the winter off-season, but now it seems lame.
Now I'm inspired to do something more grand for my 60th, which is on the horizon. Thanks Nancy.
Nancy writes that she started thinking about a big challenge when the signs of aging began to show themselves ….
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Nancy Shepherd of Ohio is celebrating her 50th birthday by riding the perimeter of the US.
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If you're in Seattle this weekend, you should head over to the 2009 Seattle International Bike Expo at Magnuson Park on Saturday and Sunday.
The show has been presented by the Cascade Bicycle Club annually since 1988. This year it features 150 displays of bicycles, cycling gear, bike touring opportunities and companies that offer health and fitness products.
The show has a rather nomadic past, traveling around to different locations in the Seattle area. This year it's back at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. It's easy to get to by bicycle (valet bike parking is available) and there's plenty of parking for cars a short walk away …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/12/seattle-international-bike-expo-is-this-weekend/
We all know that bicycle commuting has many benefits. But an ardent bicyclist I know recently learned that cutting back mileage on his state vehicle can have some unexpected drawbacks.
Russell writes about this Catch-22 at his Flying Abalone Bike Club blog.
A biologist employed by the state of Washington, Russell took notice last year when Gov. Christine Gregoire asked employees to cut fuel consumption by 5%. He uses a state vehicle for his wide-ranging field work and meetings at the headquarters, but he started “parking short” and riding his bicycle when he could …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/12/bike-commuting-into-a-governmental-paradox/
The Electra Bicycle Co. is recalling 3,000 of its delivery style bikes because the front tray can come loose, potentially causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The company based in Vista, California, reports four such incidents, including one with minor cuts and bruises.
The company is recalling 3,000 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i and Surf 3i models in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bikes were sold through Electra Bicycle dealers from October 2008 to February 2009, costing between $600 and $750 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2009/03/11/electra-bicycle-co-recalls-bikes-with-front-trays/
Front trays on Electra bikes can come loose, causing an accident. More information at Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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US cyclist Christian Vande Velde celebrates after winning a stage of the 2009 Paris-Nice bike race. Photo by Garmin Slipstream pro cycling team at flickr.com.
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Ending his quiet spring, American Christian Vande Velde of the Garmin-Slipstream pro cycling team won Stage 4 of the Paris-Nice bicycle race on Wednesday.
The Illinois cyclist joined a breakaway early in the 107-mile race from Vichy to St. Etienne and attacked on the sixth, and final climb of the day to ride away to a solo victory.
It was just what he needed, after crashing in the opening time trial and losing more than two minutes in Tuesday's rainy stage…
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