Beating the pump Sep 9, 2008
But in its June 2008 issue, Bicycling Magazine named Louisville one of the nation s Top Three Most Improved Cities for cycling, along with Washington, D.C., and New York City. Kathy Schmitt, a regular bicycle commuter, agrees with Green. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Boston's bike lanes nearly set for riders Aug 6, 2008
In 1999, Bicycling magazine labeled Boston the least bicycle-friendly city in the country. Since then, the magazine has continued to rank Boston among its worst. (Boston Globe)
Black Bear bicycle riders will make the trip from Grayling to Oscoda Jul 23, 2008
In 2001, 58 riders participated in the first Black Bear Bicycle Tour, conducted by the Grayling Rotary Club Now entering the event s eighth year, the entry level in 2007 exceeded 300 riders and last year s event was given nationwide recognition by Bicycling Magazine as the Cool Ride of the Month. The Avita Water Black Bear Bicycle Tour starts at 8:00 a.m. Sunday in downtown Grayling. (Oscoda Press, MI)
When paddlers are finished, bikers begin in Black Bear Tour Jul 22, 2008
Now entering the event s eighth year the entry level in 2007 exceeded three hundred riders and last years event was given nationwide recognition by Bicycling Magazine as the Cool Ride of the Month. Bicycling Magazine is the leading nationwide publication for bicyclists with a circulation of 310,000. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Off and rolling Jun 27, 2008
- "Bicycling magazine s 1,000 all-time best tips: Top riders share their secrets to maximize fun, safety, and performance," edited by Ben Hewitt. - "Complete Bike Book," by Chris Sidwells. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Safeguards set for Kaiser climb Jun 25, 2008
"Some of these guys who are not in good shape end up weaving all over the road. Going into some of those blind corners, that's not the wisest thing to do."The 155-mile endurance ride, which takes cyclists from Clovis to the top of 9,200-foot Kaiser Pass in the Sierra National Forest and back, has been rated as one of the 10 toughest in the U.S. by Bicycling Magazine. Cyclists face not only steep climbs, many of which are infamous in local cycling circles, but also thin mountain air and the... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Take extra care to protect your bicycle from thieves Jun 15, 2008
Loren Mooney, executive editor of Bicycling magazine, chatted with me about the three main lock types: the U-lock; the chain and padlock style; and the cable lock. As standard equipment for low-theft situations, the cable lock comes in various lengths and thicknesses from "not thicker than a computer cord to thicker than your index finger," Mooney said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Lincoln One Of Five Cities Named Biketown USA May 24, 2008
-- Bicycling magazine has picked Lincoln as one of five cities for its sixth annual BikeTown USA program ... Anyone interested in participating should send a note of 50 words or fewer to Bicycling magazine explaining how they would use their new bike. (7 KETV Omaha)
Trek auditions Portland bike riders for TV commercial May 17, 2008
Portland -- routinely listed among the nation's most bike-friendly cities by Bicycling Magazine -- has the nation's highest percentage of bike commuters. About 3. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Menino pedals for cycle-friendly city May 13, 2008
After Bicycling Magazine ranked Boston one of the worst cities for cycling in 1999, Menino appointed a Bicycle Advisory Committee, only to disband the panel and lay off its coordinator four years later ... This year, Bicycling Magazine put Boston on its list of up-and-coming cities, dubbed "5 for the future." The magazine said that "central to Boston's noteworthy move is Mayor Thomas Menino's newfound love of cycling.". (Boston Globe)
More festivals...More bicycle paths...More sweet deals... Montréal more than ever the destination of choice this summer! May 8, 2008
And it further confirms Montr;al's reputation as the most cyclable city in North America, according to the Bicycling magazine. Urban but friendly "Visitors already love Montr;al's warm, welcoming atmosphere," explained Charles Lapointe, president and CEO of Tourisme Montr;al. (Canada Newswire)
Editorial: Do more on bikes May 8, 2008
Once again, Bicycling magazine has come out with its list of best American cities for cycling, and once again, alas, Albany is not on it. Being on some list is not important. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Protecting bicyclists Jan 20, 2008
The January/February issue of Bicycling magazine features a 16-page spread on car-bike accidents and the efforts to reduce them. Among wrenching stories of bicyclists killed or paralyzed are sidebar stories of efforts to stiffen laws, raise awareness and, yes, admonish bicyclists to ride safe, too. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
New shop rides wave of specialty services Nov 8, 2007
Custom-made bikes and bike fittings began as a small niche industry, but has grown tremendously over the past five years, said Loren Mooney, executive editor of Bicycling magazine. "It used to be that if you bought a custom bicycle it was because you needed a special size that wasn't manufactured stock by bike companies - you needed a bike to fit your body rather than to try to fit your body to a bike," she said. (Stamford Advocate)
Big cities try to ease way for bicyclists Oct 8, 2007
"There's never been so much attention from cities collectively for cycling as a mode of transportation," says Loren Mooney, executive editor of Bicycling magazine. "Cities are recognizing that it is a realistic and inexpensive solution to a lot of different problems to the traffic issues, to pollution issues, to personal health issues because instead of sitting in cars for an hour you have people out burning calories.". (USA Today)
With paths, racks, and a czar, Mayor Menino vowing to make Boston a bike-friendly city Sep 20, 2007
In 1999, when Bicycling magazine first labeled Boston the least bicycle-friendly city in the country, Menino established a Bicycle Advisory Committee, and two years later hired a bike coordinator to find ways to make the streets safer ... Last year, Bicycling magazine put Boston on its list of worst cities for the third time since 1999, citing its "lousy roads, scarce and unconnected bike lanes, and bike-friendly gestures from city hall that go nowhere." ... "It kills me," said Stephen Madden, a... (Boston Globe)
Complete Story Sep 15, 2007
This is one of the premier events for The Louisville Bicycle Club and is rated among the Top 50 rides in the United States by Bicycling Magazine. Hundreds of participating bikers flocked through Nelson County as they participated in one of three rides as part of the outing. (Bradstown Kentucky Standard, KY)
No pain, no gain Jul 3, 2007
The 155-mile trip has been called one of the 10 toughest rides in America by Bicycling magazine. Darrell Wong / The Fresno Bee Ron Williams prepares to head down Kaiser Pass. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Cyclists find new life in Kaiser climb Jul 1, 2007
Saturday's event, which goes from Buchanan High in Clovis to the top of 9,200-foot Kaiser Pass (and back), a distance of 155 miles, has been called one of the 10 toughest rides in America by Bicycling magazine. If 53 sounds old to embark on such a grueling endeavor, think again. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
* Floyd Landis grilled over the color of his tie May 24, 2007
"You don't want to be the one fighting the crazy guy with nothing to lose," Landis is quoted as saying in Bicycling Magazine. And Geoghegan: "This is about doing what it takes to win," is what he told a crowd at a recent fundraising rally, as reported in the San Diego Union-Tribune. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Circus-like atmosphere continues at Landis case May 23, 2007
And Landis: "You don't want to be the one fighting the crazy guy with nothing to lose," he's quoted as saying in Bicycling Magazine. Barnett asked Landis if that was, indeed, what he told the magazine reporter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Top Ten Cycling Books Mar 15, 2007
An affection and handsome celebration of the bicycle in all its forms, compiled by the editorial team at Bicycling magazine. 2: Full Tilt: From Dublin to Delhi with a Bicycle by Dervla Murphy. (Suite101.com)
