Random Bits

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In Norway, cyclists get a bit of help on a very steep hill with the help of the bicycle lift. Something like a cross between a ski lift and those moving sidewalks at the airport, this device is provided for cyclists that would probably otherwise not be able to make it to the top of … Read more

I was reading a little piece about Bike, Ride, Walk Week in Missouri, as a local shop there is giving away at least 8 bikes. What I found amusing was that there was a huge banner ad on the page, cutting into the article. It was for a local GM dealer advertising 1,200 cars in … Read more

There seems to be a 3-way battle brewing between motorists, guided bike tours, and the owners of bike rental shops in Hawaii. The guided tour companies say that the rental shops need to take more responsibility for how the renters ride the bikes. They expressed concerns over young riders and even adults riding down the … Read more

I love Google Alerts. If you want to know what happened on the internet in 2004, or enjoying clicking links that lead to No related articles were found., then I suggest you sign up for this handy feature today. Sure, I’m making about 20 cents a day off the ads on this page, so I … Read more

Last weekend, a homeless man rode nearly 100 miles from Tomah, Wisconsin, to Omro. He was apparently looking for a warmer place to stay, as it’s been colder than usual around those parts. Sadly, he stopped at a thrift store, where no one could help him find a place to stay. The local police were … Read more