Random Bits

Since he’s a BikeForums.net member, I had no trouble getting hold of Allan Dunlop of Cycling Solutions, and getting the scoop on what his site is all about. In his own words: We specialize in cycling education, conducting courses, workshops and instructor training as well as developing course curricula and educational materials. We teach everything … Read more

I work a regular job every day, then come home and spend a few hours here and there taking care of business on the forums, another site I work for, and slapping together a few words to publish here on my blog. Just the other day, I found out I have an actual fan. Someone … Read more

Back in April, I posted about the 3-way battle between motorists, guided bike tours, and the owners of bike rental shops in Hawaii. Now their bike-related tourism takes another nasty hit. The National Park Service has suspended commercial bicycle tours within Haleakala National Park after the third fatal bike accident there in a year. They … Read more

It’s no big secret that a lot of our gear is made in China and Taiwan. For premium and high end items, we can look to Japan, Germany, and Italy. But thanks to their low labor costs and artificially depressed currency, we can enjoy competitive prices and generally acceptable quality from mainland China and Taiwan. … Read more

So maybe Brad’s “I’m Doping” shirt was not the best choice for Interbike. In the event guide was a welcome message from Lance Camisasca, the show director. Right in the middle, in bold type, was the following quote: “Let’s not let doping distract us, the media or consumers from the positive aspects of bicycles.” And … Read more