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Why You Should Ride a Slow, Heavy Bike in the Winter
Coachlevi.com &bull Jan 25, 2012
Winter training is generally going to be tough. You're either going to be riding inside and bored, or you'll be outside in the cold, harsh conditions. If you will be outside in the cold, along with your warm clothing, you'll… Full Story »
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More Light & Motion for the dark days ahead
Bike Hugger &bull Jan 23, 2012
Over the last ten years, lighting technology has improved dramatically. I remember ten years ago when I was delivering pizzas late at night, and I was burning through AA batteries on my mini-halogen light. So I invested in a big dual-beam headlight so I could be sure to have bright, consistent light till midnight and beyond. Nowadays, mini-halogen light have essentially vanished, and by comparison LED units can get much better performance out of the same AA batteries. Why would you want buy a light system anymore? Well, it's true that $30 buys you a much better light than it… Full Story »
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Perry Explains Punctures
Kent's Bike Blog &bull Jan 19, 2012
It's raining when I bicycle over the fragment of a broken beer bottle. The rain is making the whole road glisten like glass in my headlight beam so a single shard of inconvenience is effectively camouflaged. The shard is a perfect sword, the rain is perfect cutting oil and my tire is the perfect victim. I hear a small crunch and a second later I feel the air pouring out the gash at approximately the same rate as curses leave my lips. I coast to a stop, surveying my damp options. Because I am a cautious man, I have prepared… Full Story »
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Bike Commuting 101: Lights
EcoVelo &bull Jan 1, 2012
California vehicle code mandates that any bike operated in darkness is required to have a front headlight that emits a white beam visible from 300 feet and a red rear reflector that's visible from 500 feet when illuminated by motor… Full Story »
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The Very Best Adventures
Kent's Bike Blog &bull Dec 31, 2011
That struck me as good advice, advice worth taking to heart and acting on. Note that this is not a lack of resolve, but rather a resolution to act daily with resolution. Looking back on 2011, I see the results… Full Story »
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Bicyclist killed in Thursday morning crash in Kirkland
Biking Bis &bull Dec 8, 2011A 35-year-old bicycle commuter from Bellevue was killed in Kirkland early Thursday morning after he was struck by a man driving an SUV.Kirkland police told reporters the driver of the SUV has been booked on suspicion of driving under the… Full Story »
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Shopping Cart Cargo Bike Hack
BikeHacks &bull Nov 28, 2011
Shopping carts/baskets have made several appearances on the site before. We have seen a shopping cart trailer, a shopping cart turned into a front wheel/rack, and a shopping basket affixed to handlebars. The latest hack involving a shopping container however… Full Story »
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Boy on bicycle struck, killed in hit-and-run - WJXT Jacksonville
Google Cycling News &bull Nov 27, 2011
Troopers said Brian Andrew Alvezios was riding north on the west side of Brananfield just south of Trail Ridge Road about 9:40 p.m. Troopers said the vehicle failed to stop. The FHP doesn't know the make or model of the… Full Story »
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The bioluminescent bicycle lights living in your garden - Environmental Transport Association
Google Cycling News &bull Nov 21, 2011
As police forces around the country crack down on cyclists riding without lights at night, spare a thought for those committing the same offence on British roads over one hundred years ago. According to Pearson's magazine in 1901: Sometimes a… Full Story »
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Build your own LED bicycle lights - ElectronicsWeekly.com (blog)
Google Cycling News &bull Nov 21, 2011
Sign up for the fortnightly Circuits eNewsletter. Get design ideas and circuit schematics straight to your email inbox, no fuss. Just tick the option for Circuits. Sponsored by Digi-KeyGadget Master features cool, homemade electronic gadgets proudly brought to us--by you! Complete with build instructions for the design engineer who likes the silly side of inventing things and enjoys building stuff in his and… Full Story »
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Bike Coalition Gives Lights to Mission Residents - Mission Local
Google Cycling News &bull Nov 19, 2011
It's 5 p.m. They are installing dozens of lights as part of a campaign by the coalition and the SFMTA known as "Light up the Night." It is the second of six stops where the coalition is expected to hand… Full Story »
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German Bicycle Charges Phones With Pedal Power - Mobiledia
Google Cycling News &bull Nov 14, 2011
German bicycle maker Silverback introduced models that charge mobile devices while on the go, giving riders a "greener" option to charging cell phone batteries. Silverback, started in 2004, unveiled a new line of products called the "Starke." The bikes include two models built with the… Full Story »
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Niterider MiNewt 600 Cordless headlight
Bicycle Blog Cycleicious &bull Nov 10, 2011
MiNewt 600 Cordless is NiteRider's brightest "cordless" USB rechargeable bicycle headlight. But first, let me explain why I don't have photos of this light. Early in 2010, I paid about $200 for a MiNewt X2 Dual. Because expensive lights sometimes get stolen on Caltrain, I habitually remove my lights when on the train. Within a couple of months of purchase, I accidentally left the MiNewt battery pack… Full Story »
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Bike Helmet Rubber Band Flashlight Hack
BikeHacks &bull Nov 3, 2011
A few weeks back we featured a bike helmet light mount hack that caused concern amongst a few readers. The concern was that if one were to fall on the mount, damage might occur to ones skull thus defeating the… Full Story »
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Trip to the Philly Bike Expo
The Bicycle Forest &bull Nov 1, 2011
The Philly Bike Expo is a small regional bicycle show organized by Bina Bilenky, daughter of Stephen Bilenky of Bilenky Cycle Works. After missing last year's inaugural show, I was happy when the opportunity to visit the city of brotherly love presented itself this year. Below is the Columbus MS track bike by Chris Bishop that won Best Steel… Full Story »
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Battery Versus Dynamo Lights
EcoVelo &bull Nov 1, 2011
California vehicle code mandates that any bike operated in darkness is required to have a front headlight that emits a white beam visible from 300 feet and a red rear reflector that's visible from 500 feet when illuminated by motor… Full Story »
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Axiom Spark Headlight and Tail Light
CommuteByBike.com &bull Oct 25, 2011
Nathan Friedman specializes in living the good life and making it look easy. Mountain biking all summer and skiing all winter, Nate is a rock star of the outdoor opportunities in the Southwest. To get some inspiration on living life… Full Story »
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Lumicycle LED3 XPG ATL Elite 26 front light review
Bikeradar.com &bull Oct 3, 2011
Lumicycle have been producing lights in the UK for over a decade. Their versatile and upgradeable LED headlight won last year's lights test and their latest light, the LED3 XPG ATL, is more powerful and 25 cheaper. Three Cree XPG… Full Story »
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Biker/Pedestrian Safety Becomes a Growing Concern - Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Google Cycling News &bull Sep 28, 2011
NEW YORK a Even as New York City expands construction of bike lanes and initiates a new bicycle-sharing plan, pedestrian and cyclist safety remains a growing concern. Last week the city began a measure to reduce collisions on the overcrowded and dangerous Brooklyn Bridge walkway (and also on the less-hazardous Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges) by installing apedestrian safety officersa to try… Full Story »
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Springwise: LED Lighting For Bicycle Wheels To Revolutionize Safety - PSFK
Google Cycling News &bull Sep 28, 2011
Regular Springwise readers may remember our coverage of two recent bike related innovations focusing on functionality and style: MAIK's Bike Crate and the lock that can be worn around the waist. Now Californian start-up Revolights are focusing on cycle safety… Full Story »
