Slow week?

Well, I got nothing. I refuse to write about doping scandals, Don Imus, or Paris Hilton. And when I do a search of the latest bike-related news, I find that it’s been covered on a bunch of other sites already. None of my usual sources have anything good to share either. So I got nothing. … Read more

ZOIC Sponsors 16,000 mile Charity Ride

It makes me happy to post press releases like this one: ZOIC Clothing, the cycling and outdoor clothing manufacturer, announced today it has sponsored Biking for a Better World, Inc. through outfitting a four man bicycling team pedaling from Purdue Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina. Beginning on June 15th, 2007, this team will begin their … Read more

Ride a bike, or buy stock in Exxon

Gas prices are up again, and Exxon is on track for another record year of profits. And here’s my beef with the situation: They’re not easing production due to environmental concerns. They’re not plowing that money back into exploration, or developing more efficient extraction, or anything of that nature. They’re buying back their stock. Lots … Read more

Sprockettes – have you seen them?

A little over a week ago, I came across an entertaining video on BikeForums.net. It was brought to us by Dan, the guy that creates all the cool videos on CrankMyChain.com. This was a little clip featuring two of The Sprockettes as a crime-fighting duo, foiling a bike thief. These girls do more than just … Read more