This is sad news. BikePortland reports that Michael Wilberding, the founder of Cycle-Pak, died on Saturday from injuries he suffered when he was struck by a car in Beaverton on Aug. 1.
Those of you who attended this year's Seattle Bike Expo in February might remember visiting Mike's exhibit, at right. He had designed a double-walled cardboard box that could be used for shipping bicycles. This was his first show, and he was proudly handing out business cards and talking about his invention. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/08/09/cycle-pak-founder-dies-in-bike-accident-exhibited-at-seattle-bike-expo/
If Lance Armstrong could ride RAGBRAI, could George Hincapie be far behind?
Hincapie won't be riding across Iowa, but he will be cycling in Oregon this weekend at the Oregon Wine Country MS 150 Bike Tour. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/08/03/holy-hincapie-george-cycling-in-oregon-this-weekend/
The Seattle Weekly newspaper takes a look at bicycle commuting this week in an article aptly entitled “Vicious Cycle.”
Reporter David Neiwert is right on target as he writes that even though Seattle has a reputation across the country for being bicycle friendly, that doesn't mean there's plenty of room for improvements. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/29/the-good-and-bad-of-seattle-bicycle-commuting/
RAGBRAI bicycle tourists get parties and pie. Cycle Oregon cyclists get warning signs and tacks in the road.
At least those are the extremes of two separate bicycle tours that started last weekend in Iowa and Oregon.
The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is legendary. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/25/a-tale-of-two-state-bicycle-tours-iowa-and-oregon/
Some 9,000 cyclists of all shapes, sizes and ages left early Saturday morning for the 27th annual Seattle to Portland bike ride.
This 200-mile bike ride a big event in the Northwest; many newspapers along the route are filing stories about the ride, as are bloggers.
The participants ride for many reasons. The Seattle Times reports that one of them, Gordon Gill, is riding to honor his uncle, Robert Gill of Edmonds, who was killed in a collision with a tour bus while bicycling last year in New Zealand. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/16/seattle-to-portland-bike-ride-underway-for-some-over-for-others/
Although today it looks like fenders and rain gear will be necessary for the 2006 Seattle-to-Portland bike ride this weekend, don't worry. It's all supposed to clear up by Saturday.
The weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday bicycle riders calls for sunny weather with highs in the mid-70s in Seattle to low-80s in Portland. No rain. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/12/stp-bike-ride-forecast-sunblock/
Riding in an organized bicycle tour means lots of camaraderie, prepared meals, luggage and maintenance services waiting at the end of the day, even police motorcycle escorts at times.
Just don't let down your guard about the dangers posed by motor vehicles. Three cyclists on group bicycle tours — two in Colorado — have died in collisions with motor vehicles in the past few weeks …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/07/07/three-fatalities-on-organized-bike-tours-in-colorado-and-washington/
Another roadie has succumbed to the lure of the forest path. Me.
I've had some serious issues with the STI shifters on my road bike, so I asked my son if I could borrow his Gary Fisher to return a movie to the Blockbuster the other day.
Even with the seat post fully extended, his bike is too small for me, but any bike is better than no bike. No complaints. I pedaled up the hill to the school and jumped on the packed gravel on the pipeline right-of-way. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/10/from-cycling-on-back-roads-to-cycling-on-no-roads/
The results are in! International Cycle Works has announced its Top 100 Specialty Bicycle Retailers for 2006.
Before we open the envelope, let's make one thing clear. These specialty bike shops were chosen by sales representatives for six top bicycle and six top bike part manufacturers. Each sales rep voted for the top three retailers in his or her territory in market share …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/04/top-100-bicycle-shops-for-2006/
The Cascade Bicycle Club throws a huge reunion for all the cyclists in the Pacific Northwest as winter draws to a close. It's called the Seattle Bike Expo, and it was held at Hangar 27 at Magnuson Park again this year.
Thousands showed up on bikes and in cars to check out the offerings of 150 exhibitors over the weekend. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/02/20/the-seattle-bike-expo-a-reunion-and-a-show/
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