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Torelli recalls bicycle tires

Torelli Imports is recalling about 1,100 folding bicycle tires under the Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular brands.
The voluntary tire recall in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is necessary because the tire can separate from the wheel and flat out; no injuries have been reported.
The tires, manufactured in Thailand, were sold at cycling specialty retailers from …

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Two Torelli brands recalled

Two styles of open tubular tires that can separate from wheel, causing a flat.

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Torelli Verona folding tire

One brand recalled by Torelli Imports; it can separate from wheel.

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Men cycling across Asia seek equality for women

Jacob Richardson, left, and Raphael Parker are cycling across Southeast Asia to raise awareness for women's rights.

Why is it that two men have decided to take their campaign to encourage equal rights for women to an area where they are regularly taken advantage of?

On their Tour for Equality website, Jacob and Raphael say that “sexual and legal …

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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/16/men-cycling-across-asia-seek-equality-for-women/

The bustling border crossing into Cambodia

Jacob Richardson pauses before entering Cambodia

Photo by Raphael Parker at Tour for Equality

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At Cambodian border

Jacob Richardson entering Cambodia

Photo by Raphael Parker at Tour for Equality

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Lance and George going for a bike ride

Lance Armstrong says he's going to head over to the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas, on Saturday and go for a bike ride with the Bicyclist in Chief.

George W. Bush has become an ardent cyclist ever since he had to give up running after knee surgery a few years ago. …

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Bicycle Quote: Virginia governor's face plant

“I also want to let Virginia cyclists who are e-mailing me links to Camelbaks know that I get it! I know I shouldn't have tried to brake with a water bottle in my hand. But I did have the most important piece of equipment: a helmet with a pretty good road rash now.”

Open letter from Virginia Gov. Mark Warner …

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Poster for 2005 Covered Bridge bike tour

Oregon bike tour sponsored by Mid-Valley Bicycle Club

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View from Centennial Trail, Spokane, WA

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