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New Bicycle Friendly Communities Announced
May 13, 2013 Washington, D.C. - Kicking off National Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists today announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), including a new Platinum-level community. Read More
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U.S. Bicycle Route System Expands to 5,616 Miles
May 10, 2013 Missoula, Montana — Adventure Cycling Association and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) today announced that AASHTO's Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering has approved a new section of U.S. Bicycle Route 45 in Minnesota, U.S. Bike Route 76 in Missouri, and realignments for U.S. Bike Route 76 in Kentucky. With these new approvals, the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) now encompasses 5,616 miles of official U.S. Bike Routes in 10 states: Alaska, Kentucky, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Virginia. Read More
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Team Garmin-Sharp and Canadian Star Ryder Hesjedal Will Race 2013 Tour of Alberta
May 8, 2013 Edmonton, Canada - Garmin-Sharp, the team of Canadian superstar cyclist and winner of the 2012 Giro D’Italia Ryder Hesjedal, is the first professional team confirmed to participate in Canada’s first international professional cycling stage race, the Tour of Alberta, scheduled to be held September 3 to 8, 2013. Read More
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Motorex Partners with Pivot Cycles
April 24, 2013 Golden Valley, Minn. – MOTOREX, the Swiss maker of high-quality bike lubricants, greases and cleaning products, is now the preferred lubricant supplier for the Pivot Cycles demo fleet of world-class mountain bikes, announced MOTOREX USA Sales Director Boris Mahlich. Read More
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Canada's Tory Nyhaug Earns First Supercross Podium
April 23, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario – (April 20, 2013) Canada’s BMX superstar Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC snagged his career first podium at UCI BMX Supercross World Cup today, finishing second of the opening World Cup of the 2013 UCI calendar, in Manchester, Great Britain. Read More
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Pivot Cycles Introduces Redesigned Firebird 27.5
April 18, 2013 Whether you're sending it in Whistler, gunning for the overall in Downieville or pinning 30-minute descents on a 6-hour epic through the Rockies, the Firebird 27.5 has your back. By many accounts, the 26-inch version was the ultimate long-travel trail bike, revered for its unique combination of climbing traction, acceleration, and descending capabilities. That excellent pedigree made it the ideal starting point for a 27.5 chassis. Read More
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Yuba ‘Mundo Luxe’ Cargo Bike with NuVinci N360 Now Available
April 17, 2013 San Diego, Calif. – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook) has partnered with leading cargo bike company Yuba Bicycles to launch a luxury cargo bike featuring Fallbrook’s continuously variable NuVinci N360 transmission. The Yuba Mundo Luxe NuVinci will debut for the public at the Sea Otter Classic and is now available at Yuba dealers across North America. Read More
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Palo Alto Training Camp by CCSD
April 10, 2013 Get in shape by riding 40 - 70 miles each day among the California Redwoods, experience sweeping descents down to the Pacific Ocean then head back over Skyline Ridge on some of our favorite climbs: Old La Honda, Kings Mountain Road, Tunitas Creek and more.... Read More
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Lynskey Unveils its New Silver Series of U.S. Titanium Bikes
March 26, 2013 Chattanooga, Tenn. – America’s premier titanium bike maker, Lynskey Performance Designs, announces the Silver Series – five new affordable American-made titanium frames and complete bikes that represent the family-owned company’s 25 years of design, innovation and manufacturing expertise. Read More
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New Belgium Brewing Reveals “Tour de Fat” National Schedule
March 19, 2013 Fort Collins, Colo. – New Belgium Brewing today announced the long-awaited Tour de Fat 2013 schedule. The tour, now in its 14th year, will spin into 12 cities across the nation. This day-long festival in the park celebrates the bicycle, showcases New Belgium beers, and provides eclectic and engaging entertainment for all. The event is free, yet all proceeds from food and beer go to local biking groups. Over its course, Tour de Fat has raised more than $2 million for nonprofit organizations. 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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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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Svein Tuft Wins San Luis Time Trial
January 24, 2013 Svein Tuft time trialed to the first international victory for ORICA-GreenEDGE during the Australian outfit’s second season. The eight time Canadian national time trial champion set a scorching speed of 22:14 over 19.2 kilometres. Tuft edged out Leandro Messineo (San Luis Somos Todos) by seven seconds to win stage four of Tour de San Luis. Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) rounded out the stage podium. Read More
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Donate to People for Bikes and Receive Free Bike Bell
December 13, 2012 Do you remember getting your first bike? You couldn't wait to get outside and ride. You immediately felt the joy and exhilaration of your feet pedaling and your heart pumping. You knew ... you knew, that this was the best present ever. Read More
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Donate to People for Bikes and Receive Free Bike Bell
December 13, 2012 Do you remember getting your first bike? You couldn't wait to get outside and ride. You immediately felt the joy and exhilaration of your feet pedaling and your heart pumping. You knew ... you knew, that this was the best present ever. Read More
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Inaugural GranFondo Niagara Falls on September 14, 2013
December 12, 2012 Niagara Falls, ON - GranFondo Canada, producers of mass participation cycling events, has announced the introduction of GranFondo Niagara Falls which will take place on Saturday, September 14th, 2013. Starting and finishing adjacent to the world-famous Niagara Falls, the 125 km route will take cyclists into the heart of the Niagara Region, including wine country and several climbs of the Niagara Escarpment. Read More
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Inaugural GranFondo Niagara Falls on September 14, 2013
December 12, 2012 Niagara Falls, ON - GranFondo Canada, producers of mass participation cycling events, has announced the introduction of GranFondo Niagara Falls which will take place on Saturday, September 14th, 2013. Starting and finishing adjacent to the world-famous Niagara Falls, the 125 km route will take cyclists into the heart of the Niagara Region, including wine country and several climbs of the Niagara Escarpment. Read More
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Lake Rudd Capital Partners Acquires Blue Competition Cycles
December 11, 2012 Norcross, Georgia - Lake Rudd Capital Partners (LRCP) recently completed its agreement to purchase Blue Competition Cycles (Blue) from Peter Skop Industries. A partnership with LRCP provides Blue the necessary financial backing it demands to improve infrastructure, enhance its strategic plan for expansion, and build upon its Norcross-based management team. Read More
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Lake Rudd Capital Partners Acquires Blue Competition Cycles
December 11, 2012 Norcross, Georgia - Lake Rudd Capital Partners (LRCP) recently completed its agreement to purchase Blue Competition Cycles (Blue) from Peter Skop Industries. A partnership with LRCP provides Blue the necessary financial backing it demands to improve infrastructure, enhance its strategic plan for expansion, and build upon its Norcross-based management team. Read More
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Team Jamis / Hagens Berman presented by Sutter Home
December 11, 2012 Northvale, NJ - Team Jamis is pleased to announce the addition of Hagens Berman, LLP as a co-title sponsor in 2013. Sutter Home will remain onboard as the presenting sponsor of the 14-man squad. The long-running UCI Continental team will be known as Team Jamis / Hagens Berman presented by Sutter Home. Read More
