TODAY ON ROADRID3R - Cycling STORIES

Gearing Up in Davis

Matt Florio — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:19:54 UTC

It was great to see so many supporters out in Davis on Saturday in celebration of World Cancer Day and the Team LIVESTRONG Challenge. The Davis Bicycle Club did a great job leading our two rides from the Bicycling Hall of Fame safely. It was a great day, although a touch on the cold side early on, but...

Bicycle riders hope to use Moorpark's skate park - Ventura County Star

www.vcstar.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:27:06 UTC

Bike riders in Moorpark are hoping city officials will reconsider letting them use a skate park that has been off-limits to bicycles since it was built in 2009. Moorpark resident Gary Boswell said that his son and his son's friends were recently cited for riding their bikes at the skate park. Boswell...

Canyon use CT machine for frame development

James Huang, tech editor, from Boulder, CO — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 UTC

Frame manufacturers typically have to slice frames open in order to examine internal structural details but German direct-to-consumer company Canyon Bicycles will soon begin using a custom built, non-destructive CT scanner that will lend valuable detail while also leaving the test subject wholly...

Saxo License DeathWatch: Caveat Emptor or UCI Mayhem?

Chris Fontecchio — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:31:39 UTC

Today's decision by the Court for Arbitration in Sport to suspend Spanish grand tour ace Alberto Contador for two years (backdated to the 2010 Tour de France from which the violation arose) has officially thrown Team Saxo Sungard into licensing chaos. So far the information consists of a cryptic gnome-translated...

An interview with mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:13:57 UTC

Jefferson Smith making a point during an interview in our downtown office. Jefferson Smith (he goes by Jeff) is the latest mayoral candidate to sit down with me for a chat about the politics of bicycling and transportation. Smith, 38, is the founder of The Bus Project and was elected to the Oregon...

DT Swiss XM 1550 Tricon 29er Wheels: Out Of The Box

Guitar Ted — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:28:34 UTC

DT-SWISS XM 1550 Tricon 29er wheels: by c_g It has been some time since we last reviewed products by DT-SWISS here at TNI Europe. In 2010/11 we have had the first ever 29er complete wheel on test - the XM 1800 29er, which were a great workhorse set but lacking in tubeless qualities and weight [...] ...

2012 Ridley X-Night Carbon Fiber Cyclocross Bike

Conviron — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:44:08 UTC

For cyclocross riders who are looking for an affordable but reliable bike, one excellent choice is the X-Night reintroduced by Ridley Bikes for 2012. This award-winning carbon fiber cyclocross bike weighs in at an incredibly 7.26kg and comes complete with high-quality components. Built from a monocoque...

Specialized Bicycle expands recall - FOX Toledo Online

www.foxtoledo.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:06:48 UTC

Specialized Bicycle expands recall FOX Toledo Online Distributor: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. Hazard: The brake component housed...

Suspect made bicycle getaway in armed bank robberies in Clackamas, Eugene - KOIN Local 6

www.koinlocal6.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:21:53 UTC

KPIC Suspect made bicycle getaway in armed bank robberies in Clackamas, Eugene KOIN Local 6 Federal and state investigators...

Unsigned: Kruse Way to Barbur Blvd

Will Vanlue (Staff Writer) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:24:17 UTC

We'll be looking at routes that don't have clear directional signs but can still get people from A to B on a bicycle. If you've got a favorite secret route, drop us a line. At a recent public forum I saw someone write a note on a list of desired bikeway improvements. The note said the author wanted...

2012 Masi Vincere Bellissima Road Bike for Women

Conviron — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:39:10 UTC

Masi Bicycles has introduced several new road bikes for women for 2012, one of which is the Vincere Bellissima. Featured by this road bike are solid component specifications, amazing handling manners, and some new exciting features. With a shorter stem, zero offset seatpost, and a narrower bar, the Vincere...

2012 Colnago C59 Italia Racing Bib Shorts

Conviron — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:52:24 UTC

Coming from Colnago for 2012 are new racing bib shorts called C59 Italia. Made in Italy, these bib shorts are tailored for minimalist elegance and style combined with a neat and classic design as well, as excellent attention to details. During long-distance rides, maximum comfort is guaranteed by the...

2012 Masi Speciale Strada Steel Road Bike

Conviron — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:03:41 UTC

For those who are looking for a steel road bike, one of the latest steel road machines for 2012 is the Speciale Strada, which was released by Masi Bicycles. This is perfect for riders who are looking for something different, which does not cost an arm and a leg. Weighing in at 10.89kg, the Speciale ...

Route 17 Fatal Bicycle Accident - WBGH

www.newschannel34.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:27:47 UTC

WBNG-TV Route 17 Fatal Bicycle Accident WBGH An Endicott man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his ...

Cannondale Lefty Fat Bike Conversion

brad — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:37 UTC

Fat bikes are becoming more and more popular-a recent Minneapolis trip showed a number of them being ridden on city streets, not just confined to winter trails and Iditabike adventures. Up until now the only suspension available has been in the tires, which seems to be more than enough for most people,...

Garmin-Barracuda Bites, AC is Pulled

Richard (noreply@blogger.com) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:33:00 UTC

The Tour of Qatar is on and the ride of the day goes to Garmin-Barracuda winning stage two, TTT. Garmin-Barracuda (like the name) took over winning the TTT over Omega Pharma-Quick Step and Team Sky. The Barracuda's are creeping up on leader Tom Boonen in the GC; Tyler Farrar is second then Van Summeren,...

'Cross Up' a fun mix of riding, crowds

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:19:13 UTC

Saturday night's "Cross Up" event was a very big night for Portland's bike scene. Amanda Sundvor and her Backyard Blam crew brought indoor cyclocross racing to The Lumberyard on NE 82nd, and they also gave a shot in the arm to local bike culture. Beyond the screaming crowd of several hundred people...

2012 Masi Alare Road Bike

Conviron — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:56:46 UTC

For riders who prioritize maximum comfort, the new road bike called Alare is one of the excellent choices. Released Masi Bicycles for 2012, this road bike weighs in at only 9.62kg and is loaded with several features that make the ride as comfortable as possible. In order to maximize riding comfort without...

Bicycles could be banned from skatepark - Shore News Today

www.shorenewstoday.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:27:02 UTC

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP a A recent accident at the Middle Townshipas skatepark has partly prompted township officials to want to ban the use of bicycles at that site. On Monday, Feb. 6, Township Committee introduced an ordinance that would only allow skateboards and in-line skating at the skatepark at the...

Molly North named interim bicycle coordinator - The Coloradoan

www.coloradoan.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:45:22 UTC

Molly North named interim bicycle coordinator The Coloradoan While the city prepares to conduct a nationwide search to fill the bicycle coordinator position, former...