It ain't as easy as it used to be to go for a plain ol' bike ride, especially if you're Lance Armstrong heading over for a ride at the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas.
A little backcountry cycling has shifted into some political drama involving the ongoing Iraq war.
For one, there's Cindy Sheehan and other antiwar …
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Armstrong's bicycle ride with Bush gets political
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/19/armstrongs-bicycle-ride-with-bush-gets-political/
US's Leipheimer takes lead in Tour of Germany
Jan Ullrich must be getting sick and tired of playing second fiddle to these American cyclists. First he was bested by Lance Armstrong, again, in the 2005 Tour de France. Now he's been passed in his homecourt Tour of Germany by Levi Leipheimer, left, riding for Gerolsteiner.
Ullrich, the German cyclist who finished third in this year's Tour de France, …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/18/uss-leipheimer-takes-lead-in-tour-of-germany/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/17/torelli-recalls-bicycle-tires/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/16/men-cycling-across-asia-seek-equality-for-women/
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. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/15/lance-and-george-going-for-a-bike-ride/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/14/bicycle-quote-virginia-governors-face-plant/
Cadillac enters two-wheeler market
Cadillac is slapping its distinctive marque, left, on bicycles now.
The General Motors brand is appearing on a line of bicycles made by Kent International, a bicycle and bike accessory manufacturer based in Parsipanny, New Jersey.
The bicycles are available in four basic series, all-mountain, all-road, mountain and road.
Although the bikes carry the Cadillac name, they don't carry the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/12/cadillac-enters-two-wheeler-market/
Armstrong recalls “The Look”
Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear, the 2001 Tour de France to be exact.
It looks like Lance Armstrong is gassed out on the climbs, but he's been bluffing. Jan Ullrich's Team Telekom works feverishly to drop him, but Armstrong can't be dropped.
Then Armstrong cycles a few yards ahead of Ullrich on L'Alpe d'Huez, slows down for …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/11/armstrong-recalls-the-look/
Another Pro Tour win for Julich
What a year for American cyclist Bobby Julich.
The 33-year-old has won another pro race — the 7-day Tour of Benelux in the Netherlands and Belgium. He did it by frying the individual time trial on Wednesday, jumping from 12th to 1st place in the final stage.
After covering the 16.3-mile course in 31 minutes 14 seconds, Julich told Cycling …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/11/another-pro-tour-win-for-julich/
Solo cross-country bike tour on tandem
Byron Linthicum Jr. is pedaling cross-country for two this summer.
The 23-year-old cyclist from Richmond, Virginia, is the sole rider on a tandem for a fund-raiser in memory of his friend, Stephen Neller.
Linthicum is raising pledges and awareness for cystic fibrosis, the lung disease that struck down his friend. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/10/solo-cross-country-bike-tour-on-tandem/
Adventure Cycling Association
- Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance WorkshopsGender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a gathering of women and non-binary people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We would like to give a shout out to […] The post Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance Workshops appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Me, Myself, and IThis story originally appeared in the 2024 Nov/Dec issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine’s Final Mile essay anthology. *** I rode with tears streaming down my face. I pedaled as hard […] The post Me, Myself, and I appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling SeasonThis year, we were able to welcome 19 young people with adaptive needs (and their families), plus two adults with adaptive needs on our weekend bike camping trips for free. […] The post Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling Season appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- 10 Things I Loved in 2024: Mike Kazimer - Pinkbike... trail bike. At the moment, I have it set up for my style of XC, and it's changed a little bit from the version pictured above. It currently has ...
- 'When I take myself way out of my comfort zone, that's when something really exciting can happen'I'm really excited for that and that's the next big one." lael Wilcox rides on a gravel path. The Alaska native got into bike racing 10 years ago ...
- Sonoma County Regional Parks receives $550K grant for bike trail project in SchellvilleAfter decades of challenges, Sonoma County Regional Parks secures major funding to plan construction of a Class 1 bike path alongside an abandoned ...
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League of American Bicyclists
- How Community Spark Grants Boosted Local Biking Initiatives in 2024Big changes can start small. That’s the idea behind the League’s Community Spark Grants—to give local leaders the catalyst they need for bite-sized projects that make biking safer, easier, and… The post How Community Spark Grants Boosted Local Biking Initiatives in 2024 appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- New Transportation Alternatives Funding coming your wayThanks to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), the Ranking Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, your state is getting more Transportation Alternatives funds! Yesterday, Congress passed the Water… The post New Transportation Alternatives Funding coming your way appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- LCI Spotlight: Michael PotocznyThe League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight… The post LCI Spotlight: Michael Potoczny appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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