NAHBS 2012: Made in America - Not a Sure Bet for the Independent Bike-Builder
(March 3, 2012) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With all of the dissenting talk about buying products manufactured overseas, you might think the U.S. handmade bicycle industry is be poised to gain a lot of extra business from citizens right here on home soil. But some of the industry’s leading framebuilders say the trend to “buy locally” will not make a huge difference in the handmade community.
Mountain Top Finish Official for Boulder Stage of US Pro Cycling Challenge
Flagstaff Mountain to offer Unique Finish oppurtunity for Boulder Stage of the 2012 US Pro Cycling Challenge.
Like any big road race, the US Pro Cycling Challenge offers up a variety of challenging terrain over the course of the seven day race through the state of Colorado. For 2012, many new communities have been included in the races second running. One of the new communities, the cycling infused town of Boulder, proves to create a memorable stage for both racers and spectators.
Tested: Specialized Fate 29er
My, What Big Wheels You Have
by Jen See
The Fate is new for 2012 from Specialized Women. It’s the first carbon 29er designed specifically for women riders from Specialized.
I’ve been riding the Fate since November on the trails around Santa Barbara, California. The bike handles best on smooth, fast trails, and I had the most fun with the Fate on the rolling terrain of our local coastal bluffs.
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo- the wildest ride in the south west!
(February 17-19, 2012) TUCSON, Ariz. — At high noon on Thursday, February 16th, 24-Hour Town began buzzing with visitors from around the globe. Over 3,500 riders, volunteers, crew members, and spectators would descend upon the Sonoran desert for a celebration of mountain biking at it's finest! The 13th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo was destined to live up to it’s moniker “the wildest ride in the southwest!"
Tested: Kenda Slant Six Tire
Kenda Combines Two Well Established Tread Patterns with the Slant Six, a Fast Rolling Tire Designed as a Versatile All Arounder. But does Can this Tire Really Do It All Well?
Teva Winter Games
First ever Teva Winter Games proves that bike events are fun on the snow too.
(February 11, 2012) VAIL, Colo.—Vail Valley Foundation, Vail Resorts, and Teva built on the success of the iconic Teva Summer Games to host a first ever winter version, which showcased numerous snow sports and three extremely popular cycling events.
Single Speed Arizona: A ride with friends
(February 4, 2012) TUCSON, Arizona— There are some bike races that aren't really a race at all. It is more of a gathering of friends to celebrate the culture. And if there is one clique of cyclist that do this best, it would be single speeders!
Uphill Skiing and Snowbike events at the Inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games
(Vail, Colo.) – The first annual Winter Teva® Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer (WTMG) will award $60,000 in cash prizes to the top pro and amateurs competing in a dozen human-powered adventure sport competitions. This on-snow version of the decade-old summer Teva Mountain Games will be held February 10 – 12, 2012, in Vail, Colorado.
Kappius Components / Broken Carbon
Kappius father and son team take on redesigning the bicycle hub, and repairing your favorite broken carbon fiber frame.
(February 9, 2012) BOULDER, Colo.—The father and son team of Russell Kappius and Brady Kappius know a thing or two about bikes that may just have you seeking their cutting edge Evolution Hub System and carbon repair services sooner than you think.
Shop Tech Video Tour: Rockshox Reverb Hose Shortening
Thinking about Installing a Reverb Height Adjustable Post on Your Bike? Learn how to shorten the hose with this weeks Shop Tech Video Tour.
Scot Banks of Absolute Bikes in Salida, CO shows us the proper way to shorten a Reverb hose. Its easier than you think and can be done with few tools and few mechanic skills.
Eszter Horanyi Arrowhead 135 Blog: When Preparation Pays Off
Three months of preparation. One race day. 135 miles.
After a quarter year of thinking about, reading about, and obsessing over the Arrowhead 135, it was finally time to toe the line and see if it was all worth it.
Tested: Road Holland Arnhem Jersey
“Serious and stylish cycling wear”
Focused as functional cycling clothing that can go directly from a ride to a night on-the-town. Blending 39% wool and 61% synthetic fibers creates a silky, comfortable feel with a simple yet upscale look.
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