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2009 Giro d'Italia route map

The 2009 Giro d'Italia celebrates its centennial from May 9 to 31. The bike race starts in Venice and ends in Rome, instead of the usual finale in Milan. More details Giro d'Italia.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/18/2009-giro-ditalia-route-map/

Canadian bicycle explorers warm up in Turkey

Philippe and Leandra Brient warm up while exploring in Turkey. The pair have covered 13 countries in Europe and the Middle East in 100 days.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/15/canadian-bicycle-explorers-warm-up-in-turkey/

Lance Armstrong says “hi everyone”

Lance Armstrong in a video presentation to La Gazzetto dello Sport regarding the Giro d'Italia.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/13/lance-armstrong-says-hi-everyone/

Red states most frequently search “bicycle”

Here's a map generated by a Google app that shows states where people most frequently search “bicycle.” Doug Beeferman took it one step further and compares results with other state rankings, such as high school education, voted for Obama, etc. See it at StateStats.

 

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/12/red-states-most-frequently-search-bicycle/

Irish cyclists pause by roadside in France

Irish cyclo-tourists Simon Evans and Fearghal O'Nuallain pause at a roadside in France. From RevolutionCycle tour; picture at revolution cycle at flickr.com.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/10/irish-cyclists-pause-by-roadside-in-france/

Trestle in Iowa

An old railroad trestle in Iowa carries the Raccoon River Valley Trail bike path. From Raccoon River Valley Trail website.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/10/trestle-in-iowa/

“No Bikes” on Los Altos Hills road

Los Altos Hills City Council recently banned bicycling on El Monte Road. Interestingly, a pair of markers remain from a recent century bicycle ride. Photo from gmcpheeter at flickr.com.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/09/no-bikes-on-los-altos-hills-road/

Checking the view from Anti Aircraft peak

Remnants of Cold War-era military bases east of Seattle are now part of Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

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2009 Tour of California map

The longest Tour of California ever at 750 miles over 9 days of cycling. Map at Tour of California website.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/04/2009-tour-of-california-map/

Jacquie Phelan striking a pose

Legendary mountain biker Jacquie Phelan poses for her “Unmitigated Gal” calendar for 2009. Available at Lulu Marketplace.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/12/04/jacquie-phelan-striking-a-pose/