A cyclist coasts downhill toward the town of Ridgeway in the 2006 Bicycle Tour of Colorado. From Tom Zellman at 2006 Bicycle Tour of Colorado.
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For those of you keeping score at home, here's the latest box scores on elite cyclists caught up in recent doping scandals:
Tyler Hamilton: The US cyclist's two-year suspension from pro cycling ended Sept. 22. He's mentioned daily as a possible member of the new Italian-Russian team sponsored by Tinkoff Credit Systems and managed by Omar Piscina. No official word yet, though.
Ivan Basso: The Italian cycling star is free to look for another team after quitting Team CSC …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/30/whats-up-with-hamilton-basso-ullrich-and-landis/
Motorists who cause bodily injury when they violate the right-of-way will pay a mandatory extra fine in California beginning next year.
While the new law has the good intention of helping to protect cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists, it carries only a $70 fine for violations causing bodily injury and $95 for violations causing great bodily injury.
Let's compare: California motorists who litter face a mandatory fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for the first conviction.
ABATE of California, a motorcyclist lobbying association …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/28/new-california-law-fine-for-injuring-cyclist-less-costly-than-littering/
Individuals who fix up used bicycles and give them away are getting some well-deserved recognition in Wisconsin and North Carolina.
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin bestowed its annual advocate/educator award to Larry Frostman and Jim Traenkenschuh. The pair have restored and given away more than 500 bicycles …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/27/bicycle-giveaway-programs-recognized/
This picture is too cool to pass up. It's Greg LeMond riding a recumbent at the Dam2Dam “Thumbs Up!” Bicycle Tour last month in Wenatchee, Washington.
The expression of his face makes him look like a little kid on a new bike.
LeMond was known as an innovator in cycling (remember what aero bars did for him in the 1989 Tour de France?), but he looked a little unfamiliar with the 'bent. Notice the helping hand? …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/27/greg-lemonds-wild-ride-on-a-recumbent/
TIME Sport International is issuing a recall for 18,000 bicycle pedals.
The ball-bearing cap can fail, causing the pedal to come off the crank and the cyclist to lose balance and fall. At least eight injuries have been reported, according to a US Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
The models are: Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/27/18000-time-pedals-recalled/
Four styles of bicycle pedals have been recalled by Time International. The ball-bearing cap can fail, causing the bicycle to come off the bike. Injuries have been reported. See the US Consumer Product Safety Commission press release for details.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/27/time-pedal-recall/
Could there be a recument in Greg LeMond's future? Picture from Dam2Dam bike ride in Wenatchee, Washington.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/26/greg-lemond-getting-comfy-on-recumbent/
Citizen Cyclist. Are you ready to tackle a 121-mile stage in the Pyrenees that climbs the Col de Peyresourde?
If so, then you can saddle up for the L'Etape du Tour, the day when mere mortal, recreational bicyclists can ride their bikes on a route that will challenge the professional peloton a few days later in the Tour de France.
The 2007 L'Etape du Tour is scheduled Monday, July 16. It's Stage 15 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/10/26/the-2007-letape-du-tour-bike-ride-announced/
The 2007 L'Etape du Tour is one of the toughest stage of the Tour de France; the 135-mile route from Foix to Loudenvielle. It's scheduled for recreational cyclists on Monday, July 16, 2007. More at L'Etape du Tour.
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