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Boulder study sheds light on bicycle, pedestrian accidents - Daily Camera
Google Cycling News &bull Today
City officials recently completed the Safe Streets Boulder Report, an analysis of data from accidents involving vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians and skateboarders that paints one of the most comprehensive pictures to date of transportation safety in the city. The report identifies the most dangerous intersections and crosswalks in the city, the most common types of accidents and the behaviors that caused them. The report was formed using information gleaned from accidents within city limits between January 2008 and April 2011. Data from more than 8,500 collisions during that time sheds new light on Boulder's transportation system that city planners, traffic engineers… Full Story »
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Will UK politicians ever seek to restrain the motorised majority?
Quickrelease.tv &bull Yesterday
I signed up to the cycle safe campaign by The Times. There has been some fine reporting on the real and rightly worrying danger posed by motorised traffic but, as today's paper exemplifies, there's a risk of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. There are some good bits in today's newspaper, there are some awful bits in today's newspaper. Which will people most remember? The bad bits. Political parties are said to have welcomed The Times campaign, and Labour is even calling for a Cycling Summit. All well and good but if politicians think cycling is so incredibly dangerous… Full Story »
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Trans Iowa V8: Cue Sheets Explained
Guitar Ted Productions &bull Yesterday
Today I want to walk you T.I.V8 folks through the cue sheet format for this edition of Trans Iowa. Here I will give you the size of the sheets, and explain simple cues and symbols that will be used and how to interpret them It's pretty simple, really, so don't fret. Dennis Grelk Winning T.I.V7 (Image W. Kilburg) First off, the cues should be about 4 3/4" X 3 3/4" and should fit into a standard sandwich baggy. So take the necessary precautions when… Full Story »
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Federal Investigators Close Lance Armstrong Doping Investigation
Podium Café &bull Feb 3, 2012
The Associated Press reports today that prosecutors have closed the investigation into possible doping by seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. United States Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. announced in a press release that his office "is closing an investigation… Full Story »
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SRAM Red 2013 hydraulic brakes - First look
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
SRAM's new 2013 Red group offers a host of improvements and upgrades. Two particularly interesting developments include the company's first Red-branded power meter, and announcement of a fall launch for hydraulic disc and rim brakes. SRAM showed launch attendees images of the new Red hydraulic rim and disc road brakes, but we weren't allowed to shoot photographs. That being said, we got enough of a look at all of the components to provide a good description of what you'll see when it's all officially announced this autumn. (So unfortunately, this is… Full Story »
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SRAM 2013 Red hydraulic brakes - First look
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
SRAM's new 2013 Red group offers a host of improvements and upgrades. Two particularly interesting developments include the company's first Red-branded power meter, and announcement of a fall launch for hydraulic disc and rim brakes. SRAM showed launch attendees images of the new Red hydraulic rim and disc road brakes, but we weren't allowed to shoot photographs. That being said, we got enough of a look at all of the components to provide a good description of what you'll see when it's all officially announced this autumn. (So unfortunately, this is… Full Story »
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Political Bike Satire
Bike Hugger &bull Feb 3, 2012
Pfftt! She wears what she wants. She also calls out the cycling creepers taking photos of women on bikes and how they use those images to further their own, self-centered, euro-centric agendas. Illustrations by Bikeyface. Originals on Flickr. Posted on… Full Story »
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Cycling in Singapore: An Uphill Battle? - Wall Street Journal (blog)
Google Cycling News &bull Feb 3, 2012
Travelers along roads in Singapore see luxury cars, pick-up trucks ferrying foreign workers alfresco between construction sites and dormitories, and containers being hauled to and from some of the world's busiest ports. Solid figures are hard to come by, but anecdotal evidence suggests that cycling doesn't seem to be gaining as much traction in Singapore (or other Southeast Asian metropolises, for that matter) as in other global cities. In this part of the world, the car is king of the road, and bicycle commuting is still in… Full Story »
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Bicycle Print Fabrics
Urban Velo &bull Feb 3, 2012
Have you ever considered reupholstering your bike seat with multiple images of bike seats?! Me neither, but apparently this isn't such an absurd idea thanks to the custom fabric print site Spoonflower. Aspiring cyclist textile artists are now able to… Full Story »
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Daily Deal: 10 for 25% off everything at Royles
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
You'd be forgiven for thinking that today's Daily Deal contains a typo. For this weekend only, a measly 10 will get you 25 percent off everything (including sale items) at cycling retailer Royles.biz. There's no limit on the offer either,… Full Story »
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Capo Padrone winter tights review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 3, 2012
Outstanding wind protection and warmth, plus high quality materials and construction. Fit around knees and front of hips could use some work, though" That's notably better than we can normally manage with fleece tights that don't any sort of barrier… Full Story »
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Welcome to the 2012 FSA Directeur Sportif!
Podium Café &bull Feb 3, 2012
Welcome to the sixth season of the Podium Cafe's in-house, one-of-a-kind year-long pro cycling fantasy game! Formerly known as the Virtual Directeur Sportif, we are changing the name to welcome sponsor for the 2012 season, Full Speed Ahead! Better known as FSA, the company has been putting out great components and wheels for eons -- just ask the good folks at Liquigas. We've featured some of their products here before, so it is especially gratifying to have them come on as a partner for our year-long… Full Story »
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Bike Frame Bike Rack
BikeHacks &bull Feb 3, 2012
Yesterday we posted on a high tech bike hook for bike storage, today we feature a bike for bike storage. Reader Nicholas contacted us and pointed to his take on bike storage - Etsy page here. A ingenious use of… Full Story »
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Specialized Secteur Elite review
Bikeradar.com &bull Feb 2, 2012
The upright position of the Secteur will be welcomed by those looking for a cruising bike, but it's off the pace in terms of weight and kit, and that's clearly noticeable in the ride. Even by current 'comfy bike' standards… Full Story »
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Limited Edition Vic Lee Brompton
Velorution &bull Feb 2, 2012
Brompton Bicycle has collaborated with Vic Lee, a designer from Clerkenwell, Central London, to create a limited run of gloss black Bromptons, featuring a motif inspired by a love of their home city. Vic's design of an exclusive white decal… Full Story »
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Overade Folding Bicycle Helmet: No Excuses Anymore - Technabob (blog)
Google Cycling News &bull Feb 2, 2012
I've been in a couple of biking accidents over the years, and lucky for me, I always wear a helmet, no matter what the temperature. However, I can see that having a bulky helmet around can get annoying, especially if… Full Story »
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Top 10 problems with the proposed House transportation bill
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Feb 1, 2012
By popular demand, you can now read the top ten list of reasons the proposed House transportation bill, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, is terrible for bicycling and livable communities. Under current law, traffic calming and bicycle/pedestrian safety are eligible for funding from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The House's proposed bill would make traffic calming and bike/ped safety ineligible for funding, encouraging faster, more dangerous streets. Current law requires that rumble strips on roads "do no… Full Story »
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Biking meets tourism - Sandy Post
Google Cycling News &bull Feb 1, 2012
A hands-on workshop Feb. 15 will center on bicycling tourism in the Mount Hood area. Between the inaugural Barlow Road Ride scheduled for late August and the increasingly popular Sandy Ridge Trail System, the Mount Hood area is ripe for… Full Story »
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Trouble, right here in River City
Velocipete &bull Feb 1, 2012
Hi all, Yeah, it's been a while. Sorry about that. Been biking much? Want to continue? Recent legislative shenannigans are making it look like biking may become a bit harder, soon. But there's still time. The League of American Bicyclists… Full Story »
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US readers, contact your Representative today
Bicycle Design &bull Feb 1, 2012
I have a backlog of design related topics that I have been meaning to discuss here at Bicycle Design, but those posts are going to have to wait at least more day. This morning, I want to take a minute to mention the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, which was proposed yesterday in… Full Story »
