A Bear?

There has never been any question that cyclists have subjected themselves to a variety of perils. On the road, the number one enemy (other than carelessness and inattention) is motorists. For mountain bikers, there is an endless list of hazards. Rocks, roots, trees, ruts, water, and wildlife are just a few of the big ones. … Read more

Viva Las Vegas!

Interbike International Bicycle Expo and OutDoor Demo to Remain in Las Vegas Host city research and industry feedback confirms Las Vegas is the best return on investment for exhibitors and attendees of North America’s largest cycling trade show SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – June 26, 2008 – After two years of collecting potential host city … Read more

Some thoughts on cars vs bikes

Compared to April 2007, Americans drove 1.4 billion fewer highway miles this year. And overall, automobile travel on all public roads dropped by 1.8%. While this is certainly related to higher fuel costs, it would have been much more satisfying had this been due to more people (re)discovering the joys of riding a bicycle. Yet … Read more

Ouch!

I’ve seen some pretty negative feedback lately over some of the ads served up on BikeForums.net. Sure, kitty litter, Saturns, and a dating site for motorcyclists really have no place on the site. But if cyclists have an arch nemesis on the road, it’s the Hummer. Poor visibility, environmentally unsound, and usually piloted by the … Read more