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BMX Society’s 2012 Old School Reunion went down on June 2nd in South El Monte, California with a huge turnout. If you couldn’t tell from the photos, the event was absolutely gigantic and a major overdose of old school BMX. Check out some things that caught my eye in the short period of time I [...] Related posts:100 Photos Of Old School & Vintage BMX Bikes – BMX Society’s 2011 Old School Reunion & ShowThe BMX Society Reunion & Show 20122011...  

Fly just released their latest product video featuring Daniel Martos riding their new Piramide Rim: Daniel Martos “Melo” presents the new Piramide Rims from flybikes. The new affordable, light, yet very strong pyramid design is a triple pinned structure. The Piramide 17 is a low profile brakeless design and comes in the weight of 490 [...] Related posts:Fly’s 2012 Urbano Frame VideoKevin Porter’s Fly TierraFirst Look: Kink’s New Rims & Tires  

Check out this nice little promo Fly Bikes cooked up with Daniel Martos showcasing their new Piramide rims and the stylish Spanish riding Fly has become known for. The rims look super clean and low profile and I'm into a ...  

The new Element features a 12x142mm rear through-axle, which will be compatible with Shimano’s new direct-mount rear derailleur. “It unclutters that area,” Cogger told BikeRadar of the new interface. “You can just clunk the wheel in place ...  

The 2012 Isle of Man TT races get underway Saturday with the first solo race, the Dainese Superbike TT. And after posting a 1:30.079 lap around the 37.733-mile Mountain Course during the week's qualifying that was cut short, 17-time Isle of Man TT winner ...  

Three South Holland athletes were among the 1,600 in the gruelling Ironman Lanzarote (2.4 mile sea swim; 112-mile bike course climbing to more than 8,000ft and a marathon in 30 degrees C. Martin Halifax, Alistair Rudd and Chris Pratt represented Spalding ...  

Of course people in fast snow sports should wear helmets, and so should racing cyclists and mountain bikers. But a senior citizen ... Having Vancouver police waiting on bike routes to ticket cyclists (as they do regularly) instead of dealing with important ...  

Hullavington teenager Fraser Rogers will realise his dream of competing against legendary riders such as Valentino Rossi next month after earning a wildcard entry for round six of the Moto GP World Championship. The 16-year-old speedster currently rides in ...  

By Lora Weeks Many people nowadays have been trying to opt for the healthier route and have since been indulging in physically demanding activities such as biking. Since it is important for one to have the right attire when indulging in the activity, having the right wool cycling jersey is crucial. Lately, the number of establishments that are offering these garments for sale have significantly increased. Hence, you won't really find it...  

Some might look at my tattoos and assume I was a biker chick back in the day. Truth is I've never been on a motorcycle or had the desire to own one. This is probably a good thing since I can hardly ride a bicycle! Barbara Venezia with friend ...  

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, Bike Rack Shops is a division of Renaissance Retail, the Internet’s leading source for specialty consumer products. NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the most cyclists per capita and even coffee shops … Full Story »On ...  

A bill introduced today in the New York City Council would require all Big Apple bicyclists, no matter their age, to wear a helmet. New York City law currently requires bikers 13 years old and younger and all commercial cyclists (bike messengers and ...  

In the Bike Shack (Haslingden) sponsored Lads category William Lewis (High Peak Cycles RT) and Ben Lawson had a close battle for the lead in the first few laps with William eventually overhauling Ben to take the win. The Bamboo Bikes sponsored Jordan ...  

Old school heads, BMX historians, and more will be especially psyched on this event happening Saturday in South El Monte, California: This year, our annual Old School BMX Reunion & Show sponsored by Dan’s Comp will take place on June 2nd, 2012. Please come. It is worth traveling great distances to attend. You will meet friends old [...] Related posts:100 Photos Of Old School & Vintage BMX Bikes – BMX Society’s 2011 Old School Reunion...  

A man was left in a canal after being attacked by a gang of thugs on BMX bikes. The 21-year-old fell into the canal after he was kicked in the back by one of four teenagers on Wednesday evening. Police said yesterday that the attackers – two boys and two ...  

Remember the fat-ski revolution? It might be time to say hello to the mountain-bike revolution. The hot new design in mountain bikes is 29-inch wheels. Bike geeks call them “29ers,” to differentiate them from the standard 26-inch-wheels on traditional mountain bike.  29ers started to roll into the mainstream about two years ago when big-name brands like Giant began pushing them to storefront windows. Originally designed for tall riders and...  

A pair of good-quality bib shorts should be top of every rider’s essential kit ... from budget bibs to some costing twice as much as our first bike! With average prices on the up, quality looks to be following, and some worthy features are already ...  

The new DT Swiss Dicut hub with widely spaced flanges, new Nail Head spokes and an 11 speed compatible Shimano freehub body (Robin Wilmott/BikeRadar.com) Newest additions to the top line Dicut range are the RR21 aluminium wheels, which are marketing ...  

Cool, simple tutorial from one Kyle Wilson. Ingredients: One set drop-style handlebars, one matching quill stem, a short pipe nipple to match, a pipe flange, a few screws, and some bar-tape and -ends (or their improvised equivalents).  

Today City Council Member David Greenfield is introducing a law that would make wearing a helmet while riding a bike mandatory in New York City, punishable by a $25 fine. "The reality is 91% of cyclists who are killed are not wearing helmets ...  

A stray dog in China follows a bike team to complete more than a 1000 miles in a 24 day journey from Sichuan province to Lhasa. Via Reuters. Published by Urban Jeff on May 31, 2012 in News & Views and Video. 0 Comments ...  

New page: A new [http://www.bestrecumbentexercisebike-reviews.com/ Recumbent Exercise Bike Reviews] would not seem like the common bicycle. As an alternative to sitting at any height together with y... New pageA new [http://www.bestrecumbentexercisebike-reviews.com/ Recumbent Exercise Bike Reviews] would not seem like the common bicycle. As an alternative to sitting at any height together with your legs underneath you, the road motorcycls get...  

New page: A new [http://www.bestrecumbentexercisebike-reviews.com/ Recumbent Exercise Bike Reviews] would not seem like the common bicycle. As an alternative to sitting at any height together with y... New pageA new [http://www.bestrecumbentexercisebike-reviews.com/ Recumbent Exercise Bike Reviews] would not seem like the common bicycle. As an alternative to sitting at any height together with your legs underneath you, the road motorcycls get...  

The Timex Cycle Trainer 2.0 can use either the free or paid XO version of Training Peaks software. "One of the things we really like about the Edge 500 is that it comes with a wall plug to USB charger and includes foreign power adapters so it charges ...  

...and USA Cycling to offer free day of BMX racing at participating BMX tracks around the United States in celebration of Olympic Day. Olympic Day is a worldwide commemoration of Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s June 23, 1894, convening of the first ...  

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong may have retired from professional cycling, but the über-athlete continues to train hard and compete. Armstrong, 40, is currently training for the Ironman France triathlon, which takes place ...  

Corben Sharrah, who started racing his BMX bike at Tucson’s Manzanita Park, will race in the Olympic Trials on June 16 in southern California. Confident on his GT Pro Series XXL bike, he’s dialing in the Trials course this month at the ...  

Your bike might need a bit of dusting and a little fixing up as you prepare for all the bike rides you’ll be doing this summer and the Topeak Alien II 26-Function Bicycle Tool that’s discounted at Amazon will surely come in handy. Originally listed ...  

(THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK)- Authorities in Ohio said a man clad in a Darth Vader mask and black clothes robbed a bank with a semi-automatic pistol instead of a light saber and the Force. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special ...  

Milano 30 km TT Completely open podium going into the final day deciding timetrial. Top 5 after Stage 20: Joaquim Rodriguez Ryder Hesjedal at 31 seconds Michele Scarponi at 1:51 Thomas De Gendt at 2:18 Ivan Basso at 3:18 Podicci's Pazzo Pick: Alex Rasmussen Official site , Startlist , GC , Stageinfo , Starttimes TT below Live video: 14:00 CEST (08:00 US EDT, 22:00 AUS EST) Video: RAI , GazzettaTV , RAI World , steephill , cyclingfans...  

Caldes - Passo dello Stelvio 219 km STELVIO DAY ! Or actually Mortirolo-Stelvio day. Or actually Tonale, Aprica,Teglio, Mortirolo,Stelvio day. Il Ouch ! Podicci's Pazzo Pick: Ivan Basso Official site , Startlist , GC , Stageinfo Live video: 12:00 CEST (06:00 US EDT, 20:00 AUS EST) Video: RAI , GazzettaTV , RAI World , steephill , cyclingfans , Procyclinglive , Sports Livez. via images2.gazzettaobjects.it  

Via KHE/Alienation: Together with Alienation KHEbikes has developed a very light rim – the “Big O” rim. size: 20“, alloy, 36 hole, 2 wall, 440g color: chrome, grey, cyan, black Riders who doesn’t not use a front brake can greatly reduce weight, because of the v-shape of the “Big V” rim. size: 20“, alloy, 36 [...] Related posts:Ares’ Ashura Complete Bike Test VideoRide BMX’s Alienation Wheel Set Giveaway #2Ride BMX’s Alienation Wheel Set...  

Victoria, British Columbia, native Ryder Hesjedal won the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, becoming the first Canadian cyclist to win the grueling three-week race in its 95-year history. As expected, the 31-year-old member of the Garmin Barracuda cycling team beat overall leader Joaquim Rodriguez in the final time trial in Milan to take the championship. Meanwhile, Belgium's Thomas De Gendt  

I’m still reeling from one of the most stunning, challenging and thrilling cycling experiences of a lifetime. Giro d’Italia with Thomson Bike Tours! Thomson’s reputation preceded them and I was prepared for a week of ambitious routes and high-level ...  

The mountain bike versions have already been used by pro riders at World ... The Hans Dampf enduro tyre has evolved, with a Super Gravity (SG) version now on offer that claims to be as strong as a downhill tyre but as light as a freeride.  

According to Daimler, the new Fitness Bike adopts its predecessor's striking frame design and features high-quality components in the form of a lockable Suntour NRX-D LO suspension fork with 63 mm spring travel, Shimano Deore gears and hydraulic Shimano disc brakes.  

Olympic dream finally coming true for Utah BMX racer By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 26, 2012 03:54PM MDT Not many athletes know the kind of excruciating disappointment that bike racer Arielle Martin has felt, having a lifetime achievement — reaching the Olympic Games — slip through her fingers at the last possible moment. But now, it’s all just part of a wonderful backstory. Finally, Martin is going to the...  

Help me pick which SPD/flat pedal to get for commuting.I'm a roadie at heart. I ride SPD-SLs all the time. I love clipless pedals. Clipping isn't an issue. I also have 2 sided SPDs on my current commuter bike. I'm getting a new bike that doesn't come with pedals to use as a commuter I'd like to: 1. have nice SPDs that clip in that I'll use a lot 2. be able to ride it to the store without putting on special shoes if I want to 3. I have commuter...  

Cyclists need helmets Published May 26, 2012 01:01AM MDT Re “Should Utah require helmets, take other steps for safety?” (Tribune, May 23): A year ago, I was exiting a motel parking lot in Oakland, Calif., and hit a bicyclist. I wasn’t going fast, but the biker went flying. Fortunately, the young man was wearing a helmet, and I only had to pay for a new bike. Thank heavens California has a helmet law; without it, my life, and of course...  

Only 19 years old, Fields has won three consecutive World Cup final races, a first in the young BMX racing discipline ... Olympic Games.” Fields had spent most of his life preparing for such BMX supremacy. At 7, his parents purchased a bike to channel ...  

Revolution evolution: Mountain bikes go bigDenver PostBy Douglas Brown Sally Hammond displays her new mountain bike with 29" wheels that are gaining popularity. Hammond was on the North Foothills Trail in Boulder riding the new bike that is easier to ride than her previous bike that had 26 inch wheels.and more »  

Presented by Lucas Oil | Jordan Troxell from Troy Lee Designs Honda team teaches us the correct way to tighten your spokes. Related posts:How To: Clean and Oil your Air FilterHow To: Adjust and Lube Your ChainHow To: Race Prep Your Bike  

The Richland Rotary Club is collecting used bicycles June 16 that will be refurbished for use by the working poor and children in developing countries. The club is partnering with a charity called Pedals for Progress to collect the bicycles between 10 a.m ...  

A single of the most preferred wireless computers is the cateye strada wireless computer that attaches to your bicycle handlebars. The cateye bike laptop or computer will display you essential cycling activity that permits you to track your progress.  

GOLF clubs and BMX bikes are among items being stolen from garages in Gravesend. Police are warning people storing high-value items in their sheds and garages to consider the possibility of fitting a security alarm following a series of thefts. Overnight ...  

Both the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup and the RockyRoads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano continue with their third stops this weekend. Dozens of Americans have travelled to Papendal, Netherlands and Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic to contest these two important, potential Olympic qualification events, May 11 - 13.  

(AGI) Bolzano - De Gendt, who won the Giro d'Italia stage to Passo Stelvio, attacked on the Mortirolo climb, as it was dangerous. "I attacked on the Mortirolo, because it was a very dangerous climb and I wanted to be in front for the descent ", Thomas De ...  

People who drove past Lake Eva Park on Monday would never have known the throngs of people that were there the day before, hoping for a glimpse of world-famous Lance Armstrong. He won the Ironman 70.3 -- the first triathlon he's won in 20 years -- held for the first time Sunday in Haines City. He is the seven-time winner of cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France.  

Fact: Sir Chris Hoy was involved in the design process of the Velodrome. Post games: a new mountain bike course and road-cycle circuit will be added to develop VeloPark for local community, sports clubs and top athletes. Test event: Feb 17-19, 2012 ...  

Cervelo is all about building better bikes and having an athlete like Ryder and a team like Team Garmin-Barracuda race them to the GC win in an epic Giro is enormously rewarding." Hesjedal's journey to the victory began with a solid performance in the ...  

Globe and MailToronto-based bike maker shares in Giro d'Italia victoryGlobe and MailIn 2003, European pro team CSC began to use Cervélo bicycles, a first for a Canadian brand. Then, Spaniard Carlos Sastre rode a Cervélo to victory at the 2008 Tour de France. Cervélos also became the bike of choice for Iron Man competitors.Saddles Giro Awards 2012Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog)Team Liquigas-Cannondale relying on Ivan Basso for an overall victory at...  

But that would be like abstinence. The XX1 drivetrain fits in well with the 'new school' of trail bike kit, which includes wide bars and short stems The synchronized design of the chainring teeth will limit the XX1’s chainring choices to even numbers.  

Some rest-day reading to keep your Giro interest fueled: The penultimate stage of the 2012 Giro will feature the highest mountain top finish in European GT history atop Passo dello Stelvio. Perhaps the greatest cycling climb in Europe. Especially for those that like hairpins. After the jump: 1. A brief history of the pass.2. A description of the three routes up.3. Stelvio in the Giro.4. Miscellaneous Stelvio facts. At 2757 metres...  

Not long ago, I had opportunity to put a few miles on a SRAM 2012 Red equipped bike. Alessandro Vanotti of Liquigas-Cannondale with SRAM 2012 Red at the 2012 Tour of California. I’ve seen several battery packs on the bikes used for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, but Liquigas Cannondale, Omega Pharma-Quick-Step and United read more » Related posts: NuVinci N360 CVT test ride Chain stretch SRAM is hiring  

If people want to catch a glimpse of seven-time Tour de France winning cyclist Lance Armstrong on Sunday, it may a good idea to stake out a place along the roads the cyclists will racing on in the Ironman Florida 70.3. But it may be slow going getting there. Traffic along the bike route will be down to one lane with Haines City police and Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies directing traffic as the cyclists fly by in the other lane.  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Dave Zabriskie won his seventh national time trials title and second straight at the USA Cycling Pro Championship on Saturday. Zabriskie covered the 20.7- mile course in 40 minutes, 41.22 seconds. He beat Tejay Van Garderen's time of ...  

After a starting with Rabobank’s U23 squad, Van Garderen moved over to HTC-Columbia before joining BMC for 2012 ... Van Garderen is racing a BMC Team Machine SLR01, a frameset that's claimed to weigh a little more than 900 grams. As with BMC’s other ...  

The Ironman Triathlon calls for swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles. Brother Matt and Casey Baker are determined to push their bodies to the limit in one of the most challenging sporting events in the world. "You've got ...  

"I have been up the Passo de Stelvio before and it is a brutal climb from Bormio," states Squire. He adds, "Having a Canadian win the Giro D'Italia is the most significant accomplishment in Canadian cycling ever and great for cycling in Canada." For Garmin ...  

Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 1:32 PM By Ted Andrew Prince George, B.C. With Bike to Work Week starting tomorrow, cyclists and motorists need to be keep their eyes peeled for each other. ICBC is asking cyclists to wear reflective, bright clothing to make them ...  

American Caitlin Snow, one of the best female runners on the Ironman circuit, overcame a 25:34 deficit after the swim and bike to post an outrageous 2:51:47 marathon — a course record by more than 12 minutes — to eke a second-place finish as ...  

Toronto StarHesjedal's road to Grand Tour win began with switch from mountain biking in 2004Montreal GazetteMILAN -- When new winner Ryder Hesjedal first rode the Giro d'Italia in 2005, he never saw his Discovery Channel team mate Paolo Savoldelli of Italy ride into Milan for his second overall victory. Instead Hesjedal, then a second-year pro, crashed after ...Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal becomes first Canadian to win the Giro d'ItaliaVancouver...  

We'd long heard rumblings of a new 11-speed mountain bike group coming from SRAM and we expected it to be an updated XX group with a wider range that more closely replicates a conventional triple. Instead, SRAM has developed a boldly progressive dedicated ...  

Darth Vader is no stranger to run-ins with the law, whether heisting banks in Long Island, participating in dubiously conceived Ukrainian land use legislation, or receiving parking tickets in Brooklyn. But in Toledo, Ohio Wednesday afternoon, the Sith Lord ...  

Sometimes, you don't need to have the mentality of a grown-up in order to pull some grown-up-like crimes. On Wednesday, a man in disguised as Darth Vader from Star Wars robbed a bank. When all was done inside and he had gotten what he wanted ...  

SKS showed off several new mini-pump designs at this year's Interbike Outdoor Demo ... Riders who frequent wet conditions will be happy to see SKS's new Longboard fenders, which extend notably further around the rear edge of the front and back wheels ...  

By Daniel Turbin If you are a fixie bike lover you are probably interested in getting deep v rims. Riding bikes is a wonderful past time and simply enables you to experience the freedom which is profoundly lacking in some other areas of life. Let's now discuss more on deep v rims and the reason why they are so common. First of all, what exactly are these deep v rims that we are talking about? This term refers to the section or profile of...  

"Maybe Florida is good," Armstrong said. "The sport of cycling borrowed me for a couple decades, and now I've come back to my roots." Winter Haven Chief of Police Richard Sloan estimated the triathlon drew 6,000 to 8,000 spectators. As Armstrong ...  

Czech speedster Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) won the opening stage of the Amgen Tour of California aboard a Cannondale SuperSix EVO Team with custom geometry. Although the expense of carbon molds have made custom geometry cost-prohibitive for some ...  

RIDERS from across the globe were getting on their bikes today as the UCI BMX World Championships kicked off in Birmingham. Being held for the first time at the city’s NIA, around 2,000 riders were taking part in the four-day contest, the last before the ...  

As the Giro d'Italia reaches its conclusion this weekend, Shawn Hunter is flying to Italy Tuesday to make sure his USA Pro Cycling Challenge has a strong beginning in August. The CEO of Colorado's 2-year-old pro road race is meeting with Giro ...  

Lisle Stopforth Photography posted a photo: My new bike and favorite toy! Carbon, 29er hardtail, resulting in awesome stiff and light riding! An absolute machine, super versatile, and capable of riding all sorts of terrain. Can't wait to ride it more this summer :) I executed a quick photoshoot of it in the garden the other day, but it was late in the afternoon and I was rushing against fading light. However, I did manage to get a few...  

WINTER HAVEN - Triathlons are not easy. Even Ironman 70.3 Florida champion Lance Armstrong admitted that. The seven-time Tour de France cycling champion spoke before and after the race Sunday in Haines City of needing to learn more about taking ...  

12 mountain options (including a downhill version with a Shimano Saint crank and a single-ring model based on SRAM X0), one BMX offering and one track set. Riders who already have Rotor 3D+ or other compatible cranks can just buy the spider, send it in to ...  

Manly Warringah Cycling Club & Manly Warringah MTB have been pioneering this sport in Australia and round 3 of the winter series is the first since the announcement that for the first time Australia will have National Series. Racing Kicks off at 8:30 ...  

All but 14.3 miles of Sunday's Florida 70.3 Ironman Triathlon were contested on bikes. Advantage: Lance Armstrong. The seven-time Tour de France champion came out of the 1.2-mile swim portion of the competition in fifth place but quickly moved ...  

All but 14.3 miles of Sunday's Florida 70.3 Ironman Triathlon were contested on bikes. Advantage: Lance Armstrong. The seven-time Tour de France champion came out of the 1.2-mile swim portion of the competition in fifth place but quickly moved ...  

Here's our pick of the best mountain bike doubles we've tested this year. Shimano lagged behind rivals SRAM when it came to introducing 2x10 chainsets but they appear to have made up for that by improving on last generation XT with super-stiff big-profile ...  

Message by NONEThomson Bike Tours is firmly established as a leading provider of performance cycling tours to the mountains of Europe. Peter Thomson, co-founder of Thomson Bike Tours , has been riding Europe’s most spectacular routes for over 25 years. This season he will lead two trips through the majestic Vuelta á Espańa terrain. In this article, Peter enlists the help of two of his Thomson Bike Tours regulars to discuss the Vuelta’s epic...  

Chrissie Wellington of Britain so thoroughly dominates Ironman triathlons that fans measure her success by the number of pro men she beats. Wellington, 35, is undefeated at Ironman, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run.  

North American Enduro tour datesWhistler Mountain BikeThis year's partnered events include the Canadian Open Enduro as part of Crankworx Whistler, the Santa Cruz/Shimano Oregon Enduro Series, the Specialized Enduro as part of the Colorado Freeride Festival in Winter Park and Utah's Bell Wasatch Enduro ...  

just behind the Tour de France and the Giro, which is held in Italy," said Michael Roth, who works for developer AEG. The group owns Staples Center and runs the California bike race. “Watching a hundred or more riders, biking down the streets ...  

WINTER HAVEN - The lure of Lance Armstrong and an official Ironman 70.3 event in Polk County is more than enough incentive for many local triathletes to lace their shoes, tune their bikes and rinse off their speedsuits for Sunday's Ironman 70.3 ...  

Imagine the scene; you have watched your parents driving their car on the highway. You have your super new set of wheels and a taste of adventure. So of course, you want to take your bike out for a spin on the open road, for that real driving experience ...  

It’s a size large frame, with a longish (by gravity racing standards) 70mm stem. Lopes called out three key components for closer attention: the Shimano SLX shifter, the KS Lev height-adjust seatpost and the trail-oriented Time X-Roc pedals. Lopes called ...  

"The sport of cycling borrowed me for a couple decades, and now I've come back to my roots." Haines City Chief of Police Richard Sloan estimated the triathlon drew 6,000 to 8,000 spectators. As Armstrong finished the race, an estimated 1,000 people ...  

Mark Beilfuss' passion for bike racing has rubbed off on his children. The Port Richey resident will race in a statewide BMX bike championship on Saturday, as will three of his children, Ian, 10, Kelly, 8, and Shane, 5. They could become big ...  

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong can ride. Armstrong, 40, came out of the swim in Lake Eva on Sunday in fifth place, quickly overtook the top four riders on the bike portion of the triathlon and went on to win the Ironman 70.3 ...  

Giro d'Italia rocks IG Pro Cycling IndexCyclingnews.comVincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Cannondale), second on GC last year, has targeted the Tour de France this year. It means he'll drop down the rankings over the coming weeks as he misses out on defending his points from last year. The new Giro leader, ...and more »  

Shimano chose a soft-launch to introduce DRD, its 'Direct Mount Rear Derailleur' option this year, correctly anticipating that there would be pushback from many who feel overwhelmed by the recent rainstorm of new 'industry standards.' For those not up to ...  

"Maybe Florida is good," Armstrong said. "The sport of cycling borrowed me for a couple decades, and now I’ve come back to my roots." Haines City Chief of Police Richard Sloan estimated the triathlon drew 6,000 to 8,000 spectators. As ...  

(Family Features) When the weather is warm, bikers everywhere hear the trails calling their name. Well-known endurance sports coach Chris Carmichael and award winning professional cyclist George Hincapie share nine tips to help you gear up for your ride.  

Story Created: May 18, 2012 at 7:05 PM AKDT Story Updated: May 18, 2012 at 7:05 PM AKDT ANCHORAGE - Tourist season is in full swing in downtown Anchorage, but it’s not just out-of-town visitors you’ll find on the city sidewalks. There are bicyclists as ...  

What is an Ironman? It's a three-sport event called a triathlon which combines swimming, biking and running. The first well-known Ironman triathlon was held in Hawaii in the late 1970s. John Collins, who was a U.S. serviceman stationed in San ...  

After racing across the finish line of his first Ironman Triathlon that consisted of a 2.4 swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run, the thing on Chris Hill’s mind was not resting, relaxing, or drinking a gallon of ice-cold water. It was searching for ...  

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Lance Armstrong dominated the cycling but finished third Sunday in the St. Croix Ironman triathlon. This was the latest effort by the 40-year-old Texan in his return to the sport he competed in as a teenager ...  

Former Milan-San Remo winner Matthew Goss was set up for the sprint when he miscalculated the final curve and flew off his bike. He eventually got up and limped away. World champion Mark Cavendish also went down but did not appear injured.  

Timex Multisport Athlete, Wendy Mader says two areas often overlooked by new triathletes are running and cycling technique.  Most all multisport athlete soon realize the importance of technique in the water but, as Wendy points out,  either ...  

A bank robber fled the scene of a crime Wednesday morning on a BMX bike. Police say the man walked into the bank around 9:30 a.m., and had a knife adorned with a skull. He demanded money, and got away with some cash. The suspect is described as between 40 ...  

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Columbus police say a second child who was riding a motorized bike that collided with a pickup truck has died. The vehicles collided a week ago as three children on the bike were exiting an alley where it intersected a street.  

But there are also surprisingly poignant moments, not least when he talks about Tom Simpson, Britain's greatest ever cyclist to whom the book is dedicated, who died from exhaustion on the Mont Ventoux stage of the Tour, with a cocktail of drugs on his ...  

The Texas Scottish Rite Masons have donated two Cannondale Law Enforcement patrol bicycles to the McKinney Police Department. The bicycles were purchased through Plano Cycling & Fitness in Plano, Texas. The bicycle frames are constructed of ...  

Brian Gorman says his balance is very poor and the three-wheeled tricycle was his only mode of transportation. Gorman reported the tricycle missing on Sunday from the tree where he usually locks it. Police say pieces of the tricycle were found ...  

As the end of the Olympic qualification period approaches, the intensity of racing increases at the Rockyroads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano ... the rumoured to be sick French champion abandoned on lap four. Schurter, Kulhavy and ...  

Marin Bike Coalition Gets Pumped for Bike MonthPatch.comBut when National Bike Month comes around each May, the Marin County Bicycle Coalition makes sure that those who haven't yet taken to the power of the pedal have plenty of reasons to do so. Adding to the buzz is Sunday's NorCal High School Cycling ...and more »  

Top 5 Cycling Watches For 2012 Named By Heart Rate Watch CompanySan Francisco Chronicle (press release)He adds, "Many of these cycling watches rival the very best bike computers on the market." Here is the list of the top 5 cycling watches for 2012: #1 -Garmin Forerunner 910XT - This cycling watch does it all with the ability to receive ANT+ power, ...and more »  

Hernando rolls out bike planChicago Tribune"What's exciting about our 'Dust Off That Bicycle' training is that it's not just for the cycling enthusiast, it's also aimed at the person who wants to ride his or her bicycle to work, or to pick up groceries or visit someone," Mayor Chip Johnson said ...and more »  

The GuardianEvolution of cyclingThe GuardianFor decades Macmillan was widely acknowledged as the inventor of the bicycle, but recently that's become disputed by cycling historians. Some point to 1817, when a German civil servant, Karl von Drais, created a bicycle without pedals called the ...and more »  

Sacramento man's bike rack invention fitfully heads into productionChicago TribuneSteven Tiller, the Sacramento carpenter-turned- designer whose bike storage rack could be poised for big things, has begun the manufacturing process but is still working out many details. Some things were expected, like finding a company that could ...and more »  

Bike Ride to Reach FairBBC NewsA leisurely bike ride from the heart of Cambridge to an historic country fair in the village of Reach 12 miles away. The ride takes place on the day of the historic country fair in the village of Reach at the end of Devil's Dyke.and more »  

Local advocates celebrate 25 years of biking to workSan Jose Mercury NewsCounty bicycle program coordinator Shauna Soldate said the county tried to encourage cycling by offering bike lockers, day lockers and showers to employees. It also offers zero-interest loans for employers with the help of Ecology Action.and more »  

Twin Cities PlanetCycling kit for track and tarmacThe GuardianSo the firm makes urbanwear made with natural fabrics and water- or wind-resistant material suited for biking . Velo-re makes surprisingly clever clothing from recycled bike tyres and innertubes. The firm was founded in 2006 with the idea that tyres ...South Sound cycling clubs offer options for newbies and veteransThe Seattle TimesWellstone Bike Club empowers East African women in...  

Sir Chris Hoy tells BBC Sport he "wasn't as up for it" as much as earlier in the year after finishing behind Jason Kenny in the World Track Cycling sprint in Melbourne.  

Lizzie Armitstead believes a win at this weekend's Tour of Flanders could strengthen her case for Olympic road cycling selection.  

British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford refuses to reveal his sprint selection strategy for Sir Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny.  

Laura Trott wins omnium gold for Britain as Jason Kenny beats Sir Chris Hoy on his way to sprint silver at the World Track Cycling.  

Sir Chris Hoy believes Philip Hindes' switch from Germany to the GB track cycling team could boost their Olympic medal hopes.  

Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy's first bicycle was a girl's bike the Olympic gold medallist's mother reveals.