Category: News & Events
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SUV Drivers are more Dangerous to Cyclists than Car Drivers
Just like pedestrians, cyclists hit by SUV drivers experience considerably more severe injuries, particularly head injuries, than those hit by drivers of smaller cars, according to a recent study. This research adds to the growing evidence that regulators should do more to control the dangerous vehicles increasingly dominating U.S. roads. The Insurance Institute for Highway…
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Crust Bikes Launches Mega Raffle to Support Leo Rodgers
Who will rid us of these idiots and their giant SUVs and trucks? Support a great cause and earn a shot at some sweet gear while you’re at it. From Crust Bikes: Our friend, Leo was involved in a terrible bicycle accident a week before Christmas 2022.He was sadly left with limited mobility from the…
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The Mid South 2023 Event Weekend
Look at all of you beautiful humans moving together! It makes us so happy to see all of you here on the roads in Stillwater OK. We all just want to say THANK YOU for bringing yourselves and your wonderful energy to our town. We hope you come back in 2024, and bring a new…
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Conquer the Rockies on Three Bike Tours with The Eight Passes
This summer, bike enthusiasts can take on the challenge of conquering the Rocky Mountains on three distinct bike tours with The Eight Passes. This limited-time offer, brought to you by The Ride Collective and Colorado’s Ride, features a total of 468 miles and over 36,000 feet of elevation across Fremont, Tennessee, Vail, Palo Flechado, Bobcat,…
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Understanding the Psychology of Distracted Motorists: A Deep Dive into Why Americans Can’t Put Their Phones Down & Stop Killing Cyclists
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has shed new light on why so many Americans continue to use their phones behind the wheel, despite knowing the dangers of distracted driving. The survey found that the issue is more complex than policymakers have assumed, and until we dive deep into the psychology…
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Listen to This: Radiolab Covers Competitive Bikepacking
Cat Jaffee didn’t necessarily think of herself as someone who loved being alone. But then, the pandemic hit. And she got diagnosed with cancer. Actually, those two things happened on the exact same day, at the exact same hour. In the shadow of that nightmarish timing, Cat found her way to a sport that celebrated…
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TIME Bicycles Announces Largest Carbon Fiber Bike Factory U.S.
Love to see it! TIME Bicycles (“TIME”) is building the nation’s largest carbon fiber bicycle factory in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This new facility will extend the capabilities of TIME’s European factory and produce industry leading carbon fiber bicycles and componentry using TIME’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding technology in conjunction with Clemson University, Krauss Maffei…
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Kitsbow to Close After Financing Shortfall
Soapbox time: If you didn’t hesitate to drop $7500 on a bike made in China, but balk at buying a $200 wool flannel that will be perfectly wearable in 10 years (long after you’ve hung up that $7500 bike and replaced it with another) YOU ARE THE PROBLEM. Want things made in America? Support companies…
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Why Cycles Joins Revel Bikes in 2023
Why Cycles, which was founded in 2016 and offers modern titanium bicycles for mountain and drop bar riding, will now merge with sister brand Revel Bikes. The consolidation of the two brands will enable streamlined production, a more authentic brand image, and cost savings for customers. Both brands have been operating under the same ownership…
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Jens Voigt will be at Old Man Winter Rally this Weekend
Old Man Winter Rally is this weekend (February 5th) and the organizers just dropped some exciting news for anyone lining up for the 50k race. The man, the myth, the legend – Jens Voigt will be in the mix. I for one cannot wait to get dropped by him.
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Fast Talk Laboratories Launches Podcast Series for Women in Endurance Sports
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast Series Features Top Female Experts, Coaches, and Researchers January 26, 2023 – Boulder, Colorado, USA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fast Talk Laboratories, the fast-growing endurance training and coaching education platform, has launched a new podcast series on its popular Fast Talk podcast feed. Fast Talk Femmes is co-hosted by Julie Young and…
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Bike Lanes Are Great for Business, Shops Still Hate Them
Add this to the growing pile of research: adding bike lanes in place of car infrastructure results in more people patronizing local businesses and increased sales.
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Bicycle Colorado’s Vision for Cycling Events
This is a verbatim communication from Bicycle Colorado published on January 23rd, 2023 Colorado Cycling (aka CCO, formerly the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC)) officially closed its doors on December 31. The role played by CCO has been assumed by Bicycle Colorado (BC). We know that some of you have questions about what the…
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The All Bodies on Bikes Podcast is Feisty Media’s newest show celebrating joyful movement for all bodies.
All Bodies on Bikes co-founder, Marley Blonsky, and cohost Maggie Lowe are collaborating with Feisty Media on a new podcast focused on providing content to foster a size-inclusive cycling community Victoria, BC— January 19, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Feisty Media is releasing its 11th show, All Bodies on Bikes with Marley Blonsky and Maggie Lowe to explore…
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Recommended Reading: The Cult of Bike Helmets
Bike helmet laws have got to go. The laws are disproportionately enforced and they discourage biking, which in turn makes biking more dangerous as drivers pay better attention when there are more cyclists on the road. But, they’re a great way to place blame. It’s not the lack of infrastructure ad that vehicles are monstrously…