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Could Pedal-Pedal be the Most Female Friendly Online Cycling Accessories Retailer in the UK?
Newly launched on-line and telephone based cycling accessories retailer sees a stunning 44% of its custom from female cyclists. - March 27, 2013 - Pedal Pedal Limited
Velocomp Announces Revolution in Cycling Measurement with iBike® PowerStroke Technology & iBike® Newton PowerStroke+ Power Meter, Quantifying Wasted Motion, Power & Time
Velocomp, makers of iBike power meters and bike computers, announced today a revolutionary technological advancement in cycling measurement and feedback with the new iBike® PowerStroke technology. For the first time ever, on an outdoor bike ride, cyclists can measure and evaluate their pedaling style, cycling performance, and body/bike movement. PowerStroke technology quantifies wasted power, wasted time and wasted motion and both shows where to improve and quantifies improvement potential. - March 26, 2013 - Velocomp
Skin Care for Athletes Becomes a Sponsor for Set Up Events North Carolina Triathlon Series
Taking Care of North Carolina Athletes’ Skin from the Mountains to the Sea - March 22, 2013 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Gates Corporation Launches New Carbon Drive™ Website Highlighting the Lifestyle Advantages of Bicycle Belt Drives
The new site was created to build brand awareness and demonstrate that Carbon Drive™ belt systems make cycling cleaner, easier, and more fashionable. - March 22, 2013 - Gates Corporation
Jim Dodson Speaks to Sarasota Manatee Bike Club About the Startling Number of Florida Uninsured Drivers
Jim Dodson met with the Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club (SMBC) on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 to speak to club members about the need to protect themselves from the millions of Florida drivers on the road who have absolutely no insurance or who are drastically uninsured. Dodson stressed the importance... - March 21, 2013 - Jim Dodson Law
Meals On Wheels West Delivers on Two Wheels
To mark national March for Meals, Meals On Wheels West in Santa Monica will use bicycles to deliver food and friendship to homebound neighbors. Cyclists will cruise the bicycle friendly streets of Santa Monica to promote sustainability and demonstrate that bicycles are great transportation around the city. - March 19, 2013 - Meals On Wheels West
PCTST and Jim Dodson Law Meet to Discuss Pinellas County Engineer Improvements for Cycling Safety
Pinellas County engineers are conducting a study on how to increase sidewalk safety for Pinellas County residents. The engineers are currently studying how to best update sidewalks for cyclists. The sidewalks were originally created only for pedestrians and are becoming hazardous for both cyclists... - March 18, 2013 - Jim Dodson Law
Cycology Clothing – Cycling & Running T Shirt Designer Selling to Over 20 Countries Worldwide
Founded in 2011, Cycology Clothing is a Sydney based designer creating t shirts celebrating the "Cycology" of sport. Cycology T Shirts are sold online to sports enthusiasts worldwide from designs created by it’s resident artist, mad athlete and co-founder. - March 01, 2013 - Cycology Clothing
Secret Compass Pushes the Boundaries of Adventure Sports
The global expeditionary company, Secret Compass, is pioneering adventure sport expeditions to some of the remotest locations on earth. From Madagascar to Afghanistan join them as they seek to push the boundaries of adventure sports. - February 28, 2013 - Secret Compass
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches 3 Bike Tours in Emerging Balkan Destinations
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches bike tours in up-and-coming Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. - February 21, 2013 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Smart Phones Just Became Smarter! The Phone Tool Company of Colorado USA Launches an Innovative Phone Case Mounting System Product Line for iPhone4 and GalaxyS3 Phones.
Transform your mobile phones and tables into something new every day. The Phone Tool Company are launching their line on Kickstarter for the next 27 days with a focus on building a world wide distribution network. - February 20, 2013 - ThePhoneTool
Pedal Pedal Ltd Accelerates to Customer Service Success
Newly launched on-line and telephone based cycling accessories retailer receives first class recognition for its customer service. - February 17, 2013 - Pedal Pedal Limited
BMC Racing Team Receives New Belt Drive Lifestyle Bikes for 2013 Season. Only UCI ProTeam with an Official Commuter Bike
Tejay van Garderen and Marco Pinotti, along with BMC staff and mechanics, get belted with Gates Carbon Drive. - February 14, 2013 - Gates Corporation
TransRockies Challenge and NoTubes Trans-Sylvania Epic Swap Racers for an East/West Showdown
The Outdoor Experience Organization - promoters of The NoTubes Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic- and TransRockies Inc - promoters of TransRockies Challenge - have agreed to exchange entries so that top riders from each side of the continent can participate in the other’s event. Says... - February 10, 2013 - TransRockies Inc.
Bike Virginia Tour Event Hosting Public Information Session on February 27 in Buchanan, Virginia
1,600 Travelers to Tour State of Virginia for Six Days - February 06, 2013 - Bike Virginia
Gates Partners with Specialized and SRAM on World Bicycle Relief Project
Every purchase of a Source Two bicycle with Gates Carbon Drive and Automatix shifter results in the donation of a bike to rural health workers in Africa. - January 26, 2013 - Gates Corporation
Electric Bikes on Dragons' Den
Canadian e-bike manufacturer OHM Cycles will pitch its premium electric commuter and recreational bicycles on TV this Sunday, January 20th, at 8pm (8:30PM in NFLD) on CBC's Dragons' Den. The Dragons will test-ride the electric bicycles and decide if they want to invest in them. Says OHM CEO Michael DeVisser: "We have had customers tell us they literally felt like a superhero the first time they rode one of our bikes, so a test ride really gets across what is possible on an OHM." - January 20, 2013 - OHM Cycles
JammyCo Launches "iRideInside" App
JammyCo is pleased to announce the release of iRideInside, the company’s third iPhone App. iRideInside allows you to take your indoor cycling class to go and provides you with “ready-made” as well as “customizable” workouts so that you can get in a great ride anywhere... - January 09, 2013 - JammyCo
Road Bike Skills Refresher Article Published
During the fall and winter seasons, many cyclists taper their road bike training to a maintenance level. These lower-intensity off-season rides provide a great opportunity to incorporate drills to improve road bike handling skills. Engineer, cycling coach and author Alan Canfield has published a... - December 19, 2012 - Alan Canfield (Author)
International Cycling Union Pushes for Equal Prize Lists for Women in Cycling Cups
The International Cycling Union, after a three-day meeting, has approved the proposal to make the championship prizes for women's races equal to those for the men's events. - November 21, 2012 - ProBikeKit
FZLED Announces Ultra-Bright LED Bike Torch with Multi-Function Bracket
FZLED announces the upgraded LED Bike Torch with multi-function bracket. The powerful 3W LED light emits 220 lumen from the Cree XPE Q5 LED, is designed to be a brighter replacement for global bike lighting. - November 02, 2012 - FZtech Incorporation
New Washington Student Mountain Bike League Gives Middle and High School Students a Fun Way to Get Active Outdoors
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is launching the Washington Student League next month to get more middle school and high school aged kids active outdoors and in the woods riding bikes. Kids are welcome to participate even if the have no desire to race. The league includes leadership and stewardship components as well. - October 27, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Offer of Redemption for Lance Armstrong
Although it condemns any kind of substance abuse, Stradalli Cycle is thinking ahead to a time when Lance Armstrong can be redeemed. - October 21, 2012 - Stradalli Cycle
Rokform Announced as New Title Sponsor for Team VeloSport
Renowned cycling organization signs Rokform with new three-year deal. - October 10, 2012 - Rokform
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Kids of All Ages Invited to Free "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event at Duthie Hill Park This Saturday
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Cascade Bicycle Club invite young riders up to age 16 to join them for their free Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah, this Saturday, October 6th. The event includes trail riding, an obstacle course for the little ones, an exciting jump show from local and pro riders, a barbecue, and tons of prizes. Everyone is invited and parents are welcome to ride too. - October 04, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
CycleTrainingFrance.com Offers New Scenic Cycling Weeks in South West France
Cyclists can experience their own late summer cycling challenge through France and the largest forest in western Europe. - September 18, 2012 - Cycle Training France
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Briggs Bicycle Helmet Invention
An innovative new product designed to address common safety issues related to cycling, the Briggs Bicycle Helmet, has been developed by William Briggs, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design provides its users with an effective method of insuring that they are clearly... - September 13, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Montague Introduces Frame Program for Folding Bike Custom Builds
Montague Bikes launches first ever folding frame program for custom builds. - September 07, 2012 - Montague Corporation
Attitash Mountain Resort Hosts POC Eastern States Cup Downhill Mountain Bike State Championship Sunday, September 16
For a second year, Attitash Mountain Resort is scheduled to host the POC Eastern States Cup downhill mountain biking series New Hampshire State Championship on Sunday, September 16. The Eastern States Cup (ESC) is a USA Cycling (USAC) Regional Championship Series with events being held in New... - September 06, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Joggers Gaining Sun Protection from Donated Vitamin E Sticks
Joggers and walkers, especially those who participate in fund-raising events, and run-walk for personal health reasons, are receiving free, donations of Vitamin E Sticks useful to protect lips and eye areas. The donations are part of the continuing community services of Reviva Labs (www.RevivaLabs. - August 23, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Lance Armstrong’s Doctor Shares “The Champion Blueprint” in Free Online Interview with John Spencer Ellis
Dr. Jeff Spencer, best known as doctor to Lance Armstrong, shares his blueprint for fitness success in a brand-new online video. While talking with John Spencer Ellis, Spencer teaches people to think and work like champions. - August 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Traverse City Cherry-Roubaix Satisfies Families, Racers and Spectators Along a Resort Landscape
Presented by Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C., the 5th Annual Cherry-Roubaix culminates with the State Road Race Championship race as part of their three day event (in conjunction with the Michigan Bike Race Association and USA Cycling). Cherry-Roubaix Charity Ride on Saturday, August 11 benefits Munson... - August 09, 2012 - Cherry-Roubaix
Traverse City Cherry-Roubaix Sets August Charity Ride Goal of $10,000 to Benefit Cancer Survivors
Presented by Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C., the 5th Annual Cherry-Roubaix that delivers the State Road Race Championship race as part of their three day event (in conjunction with the MBRA and USA Cycling) also hosts a choice of either a 20 or 43-mile Charity Ride on Saturday, August 11 to benefit Munson Healthcare Women’s Cancer Fund. Munson Women’s Cancer Fund provides financial assistance to women in northern Michigan diagnosed with cancer and who have exhausted financial means for their care. - August 02, 2012 - Cherry-Roubaix
Taiwan is Newest Destination for SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
Road bike 920 km from northern to southern Taiwan on new tour. - July 25, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
New License Plates Promote “Sharing the Road” for Bicycles, Cars
A new specialty license plate promoting the need for motorists and bicyclists to “Share the Road” has debuted on Illinois streets. The turquoise plate has the silhouette of a bicyclist along with a simulated yellow caution “Share the Road” street sign. The text: "Same... - July 15, 2012 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
Cherry-Roubaix and Michigan State Road Race Championship Bring Challenge and Satisfaction to the Most Popular Northern Michigan Destination
The 5th Annual Cherry-Roubaix and Michigan State Road Race Championship presented by Garan, Lucow, Miller is August 10-12, Traverse City. Family cycling and spectator events feature a waterfront, resort area. Traverse City is a popular cycling landscape, named as one of the world’s “Six Best Cities for a Bike Vacation” by Bicycling Magazine. National Geographic’s named Traverse City as one of ten global destinations in 2012 Best Summer Trips. Cherry-Roubaix info: http://www.cherry-roubaix.com. - July 15, 2012 - Cherry-Roubaix
Pin The Trail Downhill Mountain Bike Race Weekly Summer Series at Attitash Mountain Resort Begins Wednesday, July 11
Attitash Mountain Resort will begin its Pin The Trail downhill mountain biking summer weekly race series on Wednesday, July 11. The six week series is comprised of a weekly single run format downhill mountain bike race held every Wednesday at Attitash. “For downhill mountain bikers of all... - July 02, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Cherry-Roubaix and Michigan State Road Race Championship Deliver 3 Days of Action in a Resort Area for Athletes and Families
The 5th Annual Cherry-Roubaix and Michigan State Road Race Championship presented by Garan, Lucow, Miller is August 10-12, Traverse City. Family cycling and spectator events feature a waterfront, resort area. Traverse City is a popular cycling landscape, named as one of the world’s “Six Best Cities for a Bike Vacation” by Bicycling Magazine. National Geographic’s named Traverse City as one of ten global destinations in 2012 Best Summer Trips. Cherry-Roubaix info: http://www.cherry-roubaix.com. - July 01, 2012 - Cherry-Roubaix
Island Hop the Philippines with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours explores five different Visayas islands on new Island Hopping the Philippines tour. - June 27, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Offers Sikkim as Alternative to Tibet
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches Cycling Sikkim's Tea Trails tour that visits cultural and natural highlights of this land-locked north Indian province. - June 21, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Cherry-Roubaix Returns Michigan State Road Race Championship Surrounded by Resort Shoreline Landscape for 2012
The Traverse City region is a popular cycling landscape for training and competition. In 2011, Traverse City was named as one of the world’s “Six Best Cities for a Bike Vacation” by Bicycling Magazine. In addition to cycling, Traverse City and the Grand Traverse area are regularly among top-rated destinations for vacation value. National Geographic named Traverse City as one of ten global destinations in their "2012 Best Summer Trips." Find Cherry-Roubaix info at http://www.cherry-roubaix.com. - June 21, 2012 - Cherry-Roubaix
Social Event "Ride Your Bike to the Forest" Launched
Are you a keen cyclist who lives in or near Kharkov? Internet marketing company Promodo would like your help to design a cycle route through the Ukraine’s largest park. - June 15, 2012 - Promodo
Ride Fit™ Joins SDSI – Bringing Together Southern California’s Vibrant Sports Economy
Ride Fit™ (http://www.ride-fit.com), a leading supplier of virtual indoor cycle training videos, announces it has joined the San Diego Sport Innovators (http://www.sdsportinnovators.org), a non-profit trade organization that connects and drives the growth of Southern California’s vibrant sports economy. - June 07, 2012 - Ride Fit
Hood River, Oregon Hosts Variety of Early Summer Events
Hood River County and the Columbia River Gorge are jumping into the summer season with a wide variety of activities in June, where you’ll find something for everyone. · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum—WAAAM comes to life on the Second Saturday of each month. As... - June 05, 2012 - Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
Volunteers Ride Cross Country for Humanity: “Bisiklet For Haiti”
Dr. Clayton Bell, Humanity First USA’s Country Director to Haiti, and occupational therapist Jeanie Zelinkski collectively spent the past 3 and a half years living in Haiti and serving the people in the “Land of the Spirits.” They have now returned home and embarked upon an epic... - June 05, 2012 - Humanity First
Cuker Interactive Named “Digital Agency of Record” by Giro and Easton Cycling
Leading action sports brands Giro and Easton partner with Cuker Interactive to take their eCommerce and online marketing to the next level. - June 04, 2012 - Cuker
Ironman Legend Jurgen Zack Leads Road Bike Tour from Bangkok to Phuket
Ride with a professional triathlete on a SpiceRoads Cycle Tour September 8-15, 2012 - May 31, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
OHM Cycles Announces Sweepstakes to Give Away the Ultimate Bike Accessory
Electric bicycle manufacturer OHM Cycles is giving bike enthusiasts the chance to win an award-winning Burley Travoy Bike Trailer. Find out how to enter. - May 27, 2012 - OHM Cycles
Attitash Mountain Resort Hosts POC Eastern States Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race Events
For a second year, Attitash Mountain Resort will serve as a host venue for the POC Eastern States Cup downhill mountain biking series. The Eastern States Cup (ESC) is a USA Cycling (USAC) Regional Championship Series with events being held in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York. - May 17, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort