Random Bits

Facebook, Hewlett-Packard and Angie’s List join the growing ranks of bike-friendly workplaces Washington, D.C. — October 25, 2012 — As voters look to the next president for economic growth, hundreds of American companies have already discovered a self-propelled means to boost their bottom line: make their business bicycle-friendly. Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized … Read more

This is pretty timely. My review of the Brooks-Range Isto jacket will be published shortly. They make really nice gear, and Matt’s efforts certainly make him worthy of this award. – Brian FREMONT, CALIF. -Matt Brooks, president and founder of Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, has just been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Mountain Guiding Award … Read more

Although October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (meaning you can expect some giveaways of pink products), it’s also when we start sharing all the cool stuff we saw at Interbike. In theory, Alex tried to cover road cycling and commuting, while I went looking for mountain biking gear, more items of interest to commuters, … Read more

WILEY X® INC. SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, CONTRIBUTING TO YEAR-AROUND EFFORTS WITH SALES OF LACEY® SUNGLASSES This October, Wiley X®, Inc. will once again be supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in its worldwide effort to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund the search for a cure to this disease that impacts … Read more

Sentimental Flavor Favorites Give Back with Donation to Protect Our Winters  EMERYVILLE, Calif., October 2, 2012 -CLIF® Bar‘s highly anticipated seasonal flavors are back for the 10th consecutive holiday season. Throughout the decade, CLIF Bar has helped get athletes in the holiday spirit with limited-edition flavors that bring a distinctive twist to the best-selling energy … Read more