Random Bits

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

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

I’ll be out of town from 2/23 to 2/29. I’ll resume posting when I return.