Brian

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

TheCyclePeople.com launched their new forums recently. They’ve taken a somewhat different approach than other sites in a couple of ways. First, they’ve incorporated the forums into what was already an excellent resource for cyclists. Their site allows cyclists to search for shops, tours, gear, and even bike-friendly hotels and destinations. Now, users can click on … Read more

Local mountain bike legends and Marin Community members gather to celebrate Trips for Kids and raise $3,000 San Rafael, Calif. – Feb. 19, 2008 – Mountain bike legends gathered to salute Trips for Kids (TFK) at the 10th Annual Brews, Bikes and Bucks fundraiser. Among those present at the Feb. 10 event were greats Gary … Read more

By now, the entire internet must be full of photos from the show in Portland. Even though I’m practically chained to my desk, I haven’t had time to review the photos taken by friends, or put together a decent post. After reading this, you may agree that I still haven’t put together a decent post. … Read more