Industry Outsider

Here we go again. At seventy three pounds, the A2B’s most clever feature is its name. I’ve ridden BMX bikes back in the 70’s that had to be 40+ pounds. But 73? And I’m not ten years old any more. If these designers were honest, they would ditch the cranks and pedals altogether, and just … Read more

Sure, waste ten or fifteen minutes of your workday reading this article. Nothing takes up more space and time than a blog post (or forum thread) debating the merits of bicycle helmets. I consider it a zero-sum argument though. No matter how grand, long, or compelling, everyone walks away with exactly what they brought to … Read more

Now that I’ve gotten the technical issues sorted, and the server no longer eats my posts without sharing them, I’m ready to try again. I completely missed out on any opportunity to comment on the bicycle race in France that I didn’t watch this year, but I suppose that worked out all right.

Defending Her Israeli National Time Trial and Road Race Titles, Leah Goldstein of ValueAct Capital Goes On To Capture the Trans Alps Road Stage Race Title San Carlos, Calif. – July 21, 2008 – In what Leah described as some of her best performances ever, Leah Goldstein of ValueAct Capital posted impressive results, finishing first, … Read more

In Canada, they busted the owners of the Bicycle Clinic, a used bike shop, after finding about 1,500 stolen bikes at their various properties. Igor Kenk and Jean Laveau were charged with theft, attempted theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of burglar tools. On top of that, Mr. Kenk is facing charges of drug … Read more

Ritchey Design Launches Revamped Consumer Web Site With Online Store New consumer Web site includes product, sponsored team and women’s cycling information, a corporate blog and the ability to purchase Ritchey products online SAN CARLOS, Calif. – July 8, 2008 – Ritchey Design, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality road and mountain bike components, … Read more