Recreational shooting and other stuff
Each year, the Tour de France highlights for me just how unreal professional cyclists are. Over 1200 watts for Sagan trying to hold Cancellara‘s wheel. Tony Martin pushing a 59 tooth chainring during the time-trails. 25 to 30 mph average speeds over the stages. Burning more calories in a day than most people do in … Read more
Cycle delivery companies from across Europe have gathered in Cambridge (UK) to form a European “Cycle Logistics” Lobby July 16, 2012 – Cambridge, United Kingdom- Over 30 companies from across Europe have joined forces to form the “European Cycle Logistics Federation”. During a weekend event, the newly formed federation discussed ways to improve urban delivery … Read more
Multi-World Cup and Multi-World Downhill Champion, Sabrina Jonnier, has announced that she will retire from World Cup downhill racing at the end of the season. One of the winningest female riders in the history of the sport, Jonnier made the announcement after finishing fifth at the 2012 French National Championship held at Les Gets, France, … Read more
There’s the old saying that “good things are worth waiting for”, and the Maya Cycle bicycle trailer was certainly worth the wait. First spotted at Interbike 2009, I was intrigued by this trailer, as it had some features that made it truly stand out from the competition. But I had to be very patient, as … Read more
OXNARD, Calif. – Albabici, a leading importer of Italian cycling products, and Sci’Con Technical Bags, Italian makers of arguably the world’s best bike travel cases -are teaming up to support two American fixed-gear bike racers who will be competing in Fixed Fest 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Fixed Fest 2012, set for July 13-15 at Jakarta’s … Read more
An article about a Portland, Oregon-based bicycle component manufacturer? Really, who would have thought that one of the most cycling-friendly cities in America might host (boast?) a bike company or two? Ok, unless you’re a cyclist that lives under a rock, chances are that you have heard of Chris King Precision Components. Known mainly for … Read more