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Portland, Oregon Reclaiming the Top Spot as the Best Bike City
May 24, 2012 The editors of Rodale Inc.'s Bicycling magazine have ranked Portland the number one city in the country for cycling as part of their biennial rankings, which appear in the July issue of Bicycling, on newsstands May 29. In this special report, Bicycling ranks the 50 "Best Bike Cities" in the country, the "Most Improved City" - Memphis, Tenn. - along with one other major city (Dallas, Texas) that trails behind the bike-friendly movement. Read More
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Rudy Project Riders Win 6 of 8 Stages at Amgen Tour of California
May 24, 2012 Denver, Colo. – Winning any of the eight stages in the U.S.’s biggest stage race, the Amgen Tour of California, is an accomplishment in itself; winning 75% of them is another story – a story Czechoslovakia’s Peter Sagan can now tell after his record-breaking performance at this year’s event. Sagan, a 22-year-old pro cyclist on Team Liquigas Cannondale, won the first 4 stages and on Sunday, won the final stage at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. Last Tuesday Sagan made Amgen Tour of California history when he was the first person to win 3 consecutive stages, and the next day he broke another record by winning 4 consecutive stages! Read More
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Injured Tory Nyhuag to Miss UCI World Championships
May 22, 2012 Ottawa, ON – Canadian BMX rider Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC, sustained injuries in the men’s Supercross finals two weeks ago, in Papendal, Netherlands, while competing at the third UCI BMX Supercross race of the 2012 season. Read More
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GOOD and CLIF Bar Looking for Creative Ideas to Get People on Bikes
May 18, 2012 Los Angeles, Calif. - (May 9, 2012) CLIF Bar in partnership with GOOD--an integrated media platform for people and organizations moving the world forward--is excited to announce the launch of the 2012 Bike Week Challenge. This inspiring grant opportunity is focused on promoting biking in local communities and is looking for the most creative idea to get people on their bikes. The winning submission will be selected via online voting and will receive a $1,000 award to implement the idea. Read More
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SPORTIQUE Helps World Bicycle Relief Promote Worldwide 2-Wheel Independence
May 16, 2012 New York, NY – SPORTIQUE, the popular maker of active body and skin care products, is celebrating its seventh year of success by kicking off a fund-aising effort to benefit World Bicycle Relief, the well-regarded organization dedicated to providing access to independence and livelihood through the use of bicycles in underdeveloped countries, announced SPORTIQUE U.S. Director Jan Pivoda. Read More
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Performance Bicycle's “2012 Tour Devinci and Build-a-Bike” Giveaway
May 16, 2012 Chapel Hill, NC – (May 1, 2012) – Performance Bicycle®, the nation’s largest independent cycling retailer, invites bicycling enthusiasts of all levels to enter the 2012 Tour Devinci & Build-a-Bike Giveaway. In partnership with Cycles Devinci, a Canadian bicycle manufacturer and designer, one lucky winner will receive a unique, hands-on experience at the Devinci factory in Quebec, Canada and will help build a Devinci bicycle with their own hands. Read More
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Rocky Mountains Soar with Bicycle Friendly Communities
May 14, 2012 Washington, D.C. - Kicking off National Bike to Work Week, today the League of American Bicyclists announced the largest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) in the program's history. While communities from California to Connecticut joined the ranks of BFCs, the Mountain West rose above the rest, including two new Gold Level BFCs in Durango, Colo., and Missoula, Mont. Read More
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Performance Bicycle® Provides Free Safety Inspections Until May 13
May 9, 2012 Performance Bicycle®, the nation’s largest independent cycling retailer, is offering free safety inspections to help riders prepare for National Bike Month in May. Read More
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Quick Release Accessory Now Available for NuVinci® N360™ Drivetrain
May 8, 2012 San Diego, Calif. — Fallbrook Technologies, Inc. (“Fallbrook”) has announced a new Quick Release accessory for its award-winning NuVinci N360 drivetrain, making changing a flat tire even more hassle free. Read More
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2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup #2 Results
April 16, 2012 Houffalize, Belgium (April 15, 2012) -- Junior Keegan Swenson (Park City, Utah/Cannondale Factory Racing) earned the bronze medal in the junior men’s cross-country competition to turn in the top American performance of round two of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano in Houffalize, Belgium over the weekend. Georgia Gould (Fort Collins, Colo. /Luna Pro Team) and Stephen Ettinger (Cashmere, Wash. /BMC Mountain Bike Racing Team) turned the top elite cross-country performance for the Americans against the world’s best. Read More
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Judith Arndt Wins Tour of Flanders
April 1, 2012 Judith Arndt won the Women's Tour of Flanders in a two-up sprint again Kristin Armstrong (Team USA). The German outkicked the American in the final 350 meters to give GreenEDGE its first World Cup win in the third race of the eight race series. Read More
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New Belgium Brewing’s “Tour de Fat” Announces National Schedule
March 27, 2012 Ft. Collins, Colo. – New Belgium Brewing today announced the much-anticipated Tour de Fat 2012 schedule. Now in its 13th season, Tour de Fat brings together passionate bike lovers for a day of two-wheeled revelry while raising money for local nonprofits. Tour de Fat is a thrilling rite of passage that includes an unparalleled costumed bicycle parade, New Belgium beer, dazzling entertainment, local food, unusual bike contests and much more. Coming to 15 cities across the country, New Belgium has added Atlanta and Washington, DC, to this year’s lineup. Read More
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Bicyclists Changing the Face of American Transportation
March 19, 2012 Washington, D.C. - American transportation is in the midst of a revolution. In cities across the nation, residents are bicycling in record numbers and innovative programs, like public bike sharing systems, are transforming the travel habits of millions of Americans. Read More
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Soldier Rides Coming to a City Near You
March 6, 2012 Jacksonville, Fla. – Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) announced today the upcoming dates for Soldier Ride, presented by GEICO, the premier fundraising event for WWP programs and initiatives to ensure this is the most successful, well-adjusted generation of Wounded Warriors in our nation’s history. Read More
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Levi's® Commuter Series New for 2012
March 5, 2012 Just in time for spring, the Levi’s brand is excited to introduce its latest collection of performance apparel – the new Levi’s Commuter Series for Spring 2012. Following the successful launch of Levi’s Commuter clothing in the United States last year, the Spring 2012 Commuter Series offers additional iconic pieces designed specifically for the needs and demands of the urban commuter cyclist and will be available in select markets around the globe. Read More
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RTC 2012 Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo to Coincide with Interbike
February 6, 2012 Las Vegas –The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has announced that the RTC 2012 Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo will again begin on the Las Vegas Strip and century riders will have the opportunity to ride over the Hoover Dam. Read More
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Gates Becomes Official ‘Lifestyle Bike’ Sponsor of BMC Racing Team
January 27, 2012 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans is getting belted, thanks to a new sponsorship between Gates Carbon Drive and the BMC Racing Team. Gates has partnered with the elite pro tour team to provide belt-drive commuter bikes from BMC’s Lifestyle line to Evans and select teammates and staff. The lifestyle bike sponsorship is believed to be a first among pro race teams. Read More
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Students, Volunteers and Industry Figures Honored at 2011 NICA Awards
January 23, 2012 Berkeley, Calif. – Outstanding participants from the Washington High School Cycling League were honored at the 2011 National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Awards, at the Clif Bar and Co. headquarters in Emeryville, California, Saturday, January 14. Read More
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National Report Ranks Cities and States for Bicycling and Walking
January 23, 2012 Washington, DC - In a new report, Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report, the Alliance for Biking & Walking ranks all 50 states and the 51 largest U.S. cities on bicycling and walking levels, safety, funding, and other factors. Read More
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FreshFoodBike.com Delivers Groceries with Burley Travoy
January 17, 2012 Eugene, Ore. USA - The Travoy, Burley's highly versatile bicycle trailer, delivers groceries and freshly prepared foods to residents in the Los Angeles area. Read More
