Brian

There was a bit of drama on BikeForums.net not too long ago, when a rep from FootBikeUSA posted about their products. Touting your product in the forums can sometimes be a risky proposition, if not handled properly. But in the end, they were well-received. Here’s an image of one of their products. Comments are welcome, … Read more

Schwinn Signs First-ever National Bicycle Sponsorship of Team In Training Madison, Wis. – March 13, 2008 – Schwinn Bicycles, America’s most recognized bicycle brand, today announced the signing of a partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT), the world’s largest endurance sports training and fundraising program, to become its first-ever national … Read more

I just read this article, about cell phones being charged by bicycles in Africa. Pretty awesome. We take electricity for granted, having power points in our homes, offices, and cars. But people living in rural parts of Africa have been deterred from owning cell phones, as there was no reliable way to charge them. And … Read more

But Ritchey will. SAN CARLOS, Calif. – March 10, 2008 – Ritchey Design, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality road and mountain bike components, today announced it will participate in the trade-only Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle 2008) taking place March 13-16 at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall. “Ritchey Design, … Read more

I just read this article, about the bombing of a military recruiting office in New York. If the bomber was indeed on a bicycle, that really makes us look bad. I can’t really let the irony of the situation go, though. Blowing something up to protest war is just too much. On the plus side, … Read more

I got an email the other day about a small, but well known brand possibly hooking up with an even smaller (boutique?) brand to build some really sweet custom frames. Of course, I was sworn to secrecy, as there are still a lot of details to work out. So here I sit, with nothing more … Read more