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Northwest Racing News
March 1, 2013 Officials of the Year Read More
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Bicycle Transportation Alliance BikeSwap
March 1, 2013 Portland, Ore. - Just in time for the cycling season. The BTA BikeSwap is scheduled to run concurrently with the PDX Bicycle Show on March 23-24 at the Portland Expo Center. The event is an excellent opportunity for new cyclists and families looking to upgrade or acquire bikes and purchase cycling gear at reasonable prices. Bikes, trailers, tools, parts and accessories will be available for viewing online prior to the show to help prospective buyers in their search for the perfect item. A two-hour first choice VIP period, reserved exclusively to Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) members, will launch the swapping activities on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Memberships can be purchased in advance by going to btaoregon.org or at the event. Read More
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BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium
March 1, 2013 British Columbia has gained much attention worldwide for its significant role in mountain biking. The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA), in partnership with various groups, will host the BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium in Sooke, BC, on May 26-28, 2013. Entitled “Progression,” the event’s program speaks of the opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and share insights and knowledge about how to progress toward a more sustainable and viable mountain bike tourism sector. Read More
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BC Bike Race’s $10,000 Video Contest
March 1, 2013 BC Bike Race is stoked to announce a video contest with a prize purse totaling more than $10,000 dollars. This comprehensive weeklong vacation includes seven days of riding sweet singletrack with the legendary Wade Simmons. The winner will also get a brand new ride from Rocky Mountain Bicycles and multiple partners are stuffing the package with almost everything else that could conceivably make this holiday prize the “Ultimate Singletrack Experience!” Read More
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2013 National Poster Contest for 5th Graders
March 1, 2013 Saris Cycling Group, a manufacturer of bicycle racks and trainers, in collaboration with state organizations, is inviting fifth grade students to create a poster around the theme of “Bicycling makes life better.“ The purpose of the contest is to promote youth riding bicycles as a way to a healthier lifestyle. Read More
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Hundreds Unite to Tell Congress that Bicycling Means Business
March 1, 2013 Washington, D.C. - (March 1, 2013) Last summer, Congress passed a transportation bill that slashed dedicated funding for bicycling projects and programs. But next week, hundreds of bike advocates, industry leaders and cycling enthusiasts will gather for the 2013 National Bike Summit to tell Congress that Bicycling Means Business. Read More
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Gates Carbon Drive and White Industries Partner on New Freewheel Sprocket
February 27, 2013 Denver, Colo. – Gates Carbon Drive has partnered with White Industries to create the CDX Freewheel, a screw-on freewheel sprocket that marries the clean, quiet and strong Gates belt drive system with White’s high performance and strength. Read More
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Honey Stinger is Newest Sponsor of the Colorado High School Cycling League
February 26, 2013 Boulder, Colo.— The Colorado High School Cycling League (Colorado League) welcomes Honey Stinger as a new sponsor for 2013. Located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger, was founded in 2002 to bring nutritious and great tasting honey-based energy foods to consumers. Read More
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Now Hiring: Full-Time State Network Manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership
February 26, 2013 The Safe Routes to School National Partnership (National Partnership) is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented professional with strong policy campaign experience and advocacy skills to join the National Partnership as our State Network Manager. The State Network Manager will work with the Network Director and State Advocacy Organizers to lead advocacy campaigns within the seven State Network Project states, to leverage funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects, and to advance street-scale improvements (Complete Streets) and shared use agreements with a focus on serving lower-income communities. Please review the job announcement for more information about the position, qualifications, salary range, and application instructions. Read More
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2013 NAHBS Sunday Award Winners
February 25, 2013 Denver, Colo. - The North American Handmade Bicycle Show is pleased to announce the Sunday group of the 2013 NAHBS Awards. Read More
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2013 NAHBS Saturday Award Winners
February 24, 2013 Denver, Colo. - The North American Handmade Bicycle Show announced the first group of the 2013 NAHBS Awards. The second group will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday. Read More
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Track World Championships - Canada Takes Bronze in Team Pursuit
February 21, 2013 (Minsk, BEL – February 21, 2013) The women’s team pursuit squad won Canada’s first medal of the 2013 UCI Track cycling World Championships Thursday, currently held in Minsk, Belarus. Read More
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Celebration of Life in Memory of Jeremy Storie
February 21, 2013 A "Celebration of Life" in memory of Jeremy Storie will take place at the at Kwomais Point Park on Saturday March 2, 2013 between 12 (noon) and 2 p.m. Read More
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Laura Brown Takes 4th in Individual Pursuit at UCI Track Worlds
February 21, 2013 Minsk, Belgium – (February 20, 2013) Canada opened the 2013 UCI Track Cycling World Championships Wednesday with a promising fourth place for Laura Brown in the women’s individual pursuit. Read More
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Chroma Fab to Join Ethic Industries
February 21, 2013 Denver, Colo. - Following a couple years of business development, Chroma Fab world-class custom paint solutions will join Ethic Industries and Alchemy Bicycle Company as the newest brand in the Ethic Industries portfolio. Chroma Fab was conceived by Ethic Industries'/Alchemy Bicycle Company's president and managing partner, Matt Simpson, to be the go-to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) source for bike frame and fork builders, as well as motorsports manufacturers, who desire a finish limited only by one's imagination. Read More
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Bike Infrastructure Update in Seattle
February 20, 2013 Seattle, Wash. - Today, Mayor McGinn delivered his fourth State of the City speech, and improving transit in Seattle was a major focus. Making it easier and safer for people to bike through Seattle, whether you’re 8 or 80, was a major focus. Read More
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Sad News - Jeremy Storie
February 20, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeremy Storie. Read More
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Tell the DOT that Every Bicyclist Counts
February 19, 2013 Transportation agencies across the country are about to miss an important opportunity to improve non-motorized traffic safety and encourage healthy and active transportation options. Read More
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Bicycle Adventures Adds New Two-day Tour in Oregon
February 14, 2013 Issaquah, Wash. – Bicycle Adventures, a Pacific Northwest-based active travel company specializing in two-wheel tours in North America, Hawaii (the Big Island) and New Zealand, announces a brand new way to cycle from the foothills of Oregon’s Cascades to the Pacific passing through 21 covered bridges and averaging 25-50 miles each day. Read More
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BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium
February 14, 2013 Vancouver, BC - (February 13, 2013) The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) in partnership with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Tourism British Columbia, International Mountain Bicycling Association Canada, Royal Roads University, and District of Sooke is proud to present the BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium at the Best Western Premier – Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke, BC, May 26-28, 2013. British Columbia has gained much attention worldwide for its significant role in mountain biking. The program of the Symposium is entitled “Progression.” It speaks to the opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and share insights and knowledge about how to progress toward a more sustainable and viable mountain bike tourism sector. Read More
