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The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

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Kenton - Marion - Delaware - London - Bellefontaine GOBA 23: Let's put all the pieces together! And what do you get? A picture that gradually takes shape over eight days. First, you see the 50-mile-long spectacle of people riding all sorts of bicycles and from places both near and far-flung. Next, you explore the countryside, drinking in the perfume of a summer day along with the tickled-pink realization that you are up to the challenge. Gather in the bushels of impressions, from the neat Amish farms to the splendid castles. Wrap it up with a generous dose of hospitality from the communities along the way. You'll find that greater central Ohio brings it all together for you in GOBA-23. To get started, browse the website using the links above, view our  brochure [pdf], or go straight to the  registration  page. GOBA is a project of  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits , a volunteer-based participatory organization created to provide opportunities and education for outdoor recreation and

Pinchflat Poster Blow-Out: a call for entries

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What and Why Wild Goose Creative, in partnership with Yay Bikes!, Fulcrum Creatives, Jeremy Slagle Design and the Columbus Society for Communicating Arts, announces a call for entries to a bicycle-inspired poster show called Pinchflat. Posters will be displayed and sold at Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit Street, Columbus) and  www.pinchflatcolumbus.com  starting with a poster party on Saturday, May 14, 2011 and continuing through June 17. All posters will be created by artists in Columbus or central Ohio. Artwork included in the poster show will encourage bike riding, celebrate the art and craft of bikes, or invite thought about bikes as an important way to get around Columbus. Pinchflat is intended to be a fun, creative, celebratory approach to cycling. Specifications Posters should be silkscreened or letterpressed and should measure at least 11×17 inches. Each poster should be designed to sell for $30 and will be displayed along with approximately 30 other posters. Artists will be

Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Budget Tour Fee Increase in 2011

The pricing of budget tours will be changing with the start of the "Spring Classics" this year. All budget tours will be $4 for members and $7 for non-members. [Columbus Outdoor Pursuits]

Yay Bikes! apparel is now available.

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Purchase apparel here!

Bicycle Museum of America

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Bicycle Museum of America 7 West Monroe Street New Bremen, OH 45869-1146 (419) 629-9249

VINTAGE BICYCLE PHOTOS

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Click on the title (link) to enjoy collections of vintage bicycle photos!

BIKND Helium Case

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THE HELIUM BIKE CASE The unique bicycle travel case equiped with air protection THE HELIUM BIKE CASE uses a combination of light, flexible materials and strategically positioned rigid reinforcements, allowing it to offer excellent protection at a surprisingly low weight of only 9 kg (19,8 lbs). Not only is our bags easy on your shoulders, it also makes it easy to respect the strict baggage weight restrictions imposed by many airlines. The Helium’s unique 360° opening means that packing your bike is easier than ever. It even has enough room for two wheelsets. We specifically designed a proprietary anchoring system for wheels, which guarantees they will be well protected and will not damage your frame in transit. Air protection The biggest innovation inside the Helium is its network of inflatable partitions, strategically positioned on either side of the frame. They offer more stability and protection, at a lower weight, than other systems. The partitions are held in place by Vel

Where do old bicycle tubes go to die? Tie-downs of course...

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photo from http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com The IT (Inner Tube) Clips™ and IT Hooks™ allow you to reuse your old bicycle inner tubes as tie downs. This version fits mountain bike inner tubes from 1.5 in - 2.5 in. wide. As inner tubes deteriorate and break down, the IT Clips and IT Hooks allow them to be reused; it's a great way to keep old inner tubes out of landfills Cut your old inner tube and thread it through the clips as you would a strap through a buckle and latch the clips together; you determine the size you need Let your imagination guide you on the unlimited uses you can create for the IT Clips and IT Hooks; replace bungee cords and tie-downs to bundle goods or equipment for storage As an added feature, the IT Hooks can be attached to expand the application of the reused tube as your needs dictate Attach sleeping bags to backpack during hiking, tie down a tent's rainfly, hold a load on a car's roof rack, tie skis together so they hang well in a ski rac

Where do old bicycle tubes go to die? Rubber Bands of course...

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Plattfuss Rubber Bands   Made of recycled bicycle tubes.   The previous flat becomes useful again.   A bag of 70 in assorted sizes.   Made in Switzerland by «tät-tat».   $7.00   [PLASTICA]

The Gourmet Century

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GOURMET CENTURY 2011 Chris King's Oregon Wine Country Gourmet Century Save the date: Saturday July 30, 2011 Registration opens on April 1, 2011 The Gourmet Century is the signature event of the Chris King Precision Components event calendar. The 103-kilometer event is a non-competitive bicycle ride through Yamhill County, the hub of Oregon Wine Country, located less than an hour's drive from downtown Portland. The route is a worthy road course interrupted with just enough fun and epicurean interest to keep you moving ahead, wanting more of everything. In previous years, The Gourmet Century has hosted riders with menu themes such as Italian Cucina, Salsa!, Greek, Spanish and, most recently, French. We'll announce this year's theme on March 1, 2011. The event begins in McMinnville, Oregon with a hearty, full breakfast. But don't fill up! The route rolls west from town with tempting rest stops and a delicious lunch stop to delight your senses. Upon completion of the

Bicyclist's family wants answers in her death [via Dispatch]

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Sister hopes civil lawsuit also will raise awareness about liability insurance Saturday, January 29, 2011   02:51 AM BY  HOLLY ZACHARIAH THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Michelle Kazlausky was killed by a truck with failed brakes. Patti Byerly still has so many questions about the death of her twin sister this past summer. She knows some details, of course, and they are forever etched in her mind: Michelle Kazlausky was riding the Columbus-to-Athens leg of the Pelotonia Tour for cancer research on Aug. 21 when she was hit by a pickup truck and killed at the intersection of Rts. 180 and 374 in rural Hocking County during a rainstorm. Authorities say 58-year-old Ervin Blackston of Rockbridge had repaired part of the brake system on his brother's pickup truck just that morning. Then, prosecutors say, the brake line that Blackston had  not  repaired failed as he approached the intersection where a state trooper was stopping traffic to let the Pelotonia riders turn. Kazlausky, a 57-year-old medic

Tallac - Custom bicycle products handcrafted in the USA

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At Tallac we think about things a bit different. Instead of designing bicycle bags by sizes. We start with the items you need most and create bags to contain them. Each of our bags are tailored from the inside out. We give you the freedom of many smaller bags with easier access mounted to different locations on your bicycle. Our bags do to not rattle or have loose hook and loop straps. They are positively retained for a secure and quieter ride. Enjoy your ride. http://www.tallacdesign.com/

Freeman Transport Gravel Racer (to ride the Gravel Rouser?)

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Gravel Racer No26 | $985.00 Nathaniel's great-great-grandfather was an inventor during the Industrial Revolution. His contributions include many but perhaps most controversial - the sights for the Colt .45. In his honor we've built a bicycle with a finish similar to that gun, richly patinaed with gun bluing and ferric browns, sealed with tree wax and ready to age. It comes with or without couplings, stainless steel lugged rack, chain guard and fenders, and can be built fixed or coaster braked and is perfect for commuting or general transport.   [Freeman Transport]

Get on your bike and see cool things. Check out this shot from my friend Dylan!

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I love to take photos when I ride as many of you are well aware. You can check out my photostream here on Flickr. A few months ago my friend Dylan posted this amazing photo on Flickr and he is selling prints of Charlie Down here - Smugmug What photos have you taken while riding that you would like to share? Post a link to them in comments or email me (raymondmgeorge [at] gmail.com) the link and I will post next week. Pick your best or favorite but please send just one.

8th Annual Gravel Rouser Classic is March 17th-March 20th

Time Thursday, March 17 at 4:30pm - March 20 at 5:00pm Location Athens, Ohio Created By Athens Bicycle More Info What's that at the end of the rainbow? Is it a pot o' gold? Nope! It's the 8th Annual Gravel Rouser Classic, a four-day buffet of recreational bike riding and low-key racing in Athens, Ohio. Attend all four events or pick and choose as you like. To see recaps and results from last years Gravel Rouser, visit our Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/athensbic ycle ) and scroll through the "Notes" tab. 2011 GRAVEL ROUSER CLASSIC SCHEDULE OF  EVENTS Event #1: The Shamrock Showdown Date: Thursday, March 17 (aka St. Patrick's Day) Start Time: 5 p.m. Meeting Place: Strouds Run State Park Group Camp Area (accessible via the campground road) > Put on your green because it's time to party downhill style. Enjoy a group pre-ride of the Scatter Ridge Connector Trail, then get yourself back up to the top and line up for an individual time

SWRVE TROUSERS : water + wind resistant

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DETAILS:   - low waist in front to prevent your belt from digging into your gut - higher waist in back to stay respectable and to keep you warm - articulated knees for a better fit on a bike, office chair, or barstool - seamless gusseted crotch for comfort - zippered back pockets fit a mini U-lock - two front pen pockets! - high quality YKK zippers throughout - steel jeans-style button - reinforced pocket entry for durability - 90% Nylon, 10% Spandex - water and wind resistant - 4-way stretch - stylish trim fit for everyday use [SWRVE Website]

Joe Bike - Home of the world’s most useful bikes

Welcome to Joe Bike Home of the world’s most useful bikes The Original, Portland-Built Shuttlebug Welcome to Joe Bike. We’re eight Portland, Oregon, framebuilders, mechanics, designers, and cyclists who hand-make the world’s most useful bikes. We also run a full-service retail and repair shop that specializes in bikes for carrying kids and cargo, bikes for everyday transportation, and bikes for commuting hard and fast…or nice and slow. Check out our new ShuttleBug and Shopahaulic/Workahaulic modular longjohns, handmade in Portland of aircraft-grade chromoly steel and equipped with Gates carbon belt drive, Shimano Alfine 8- or 11-speed internal gearing, dual disc brakes, and more than a few design surprises. In a review of the top 5 utility bikes, Discovery Channel’s Treehugger.com recently ranked the ShuttleBug “the Champagne of kid/cargo bikes”. New to the shop: a new breed of serious urban bikes from a Portland startup company called Stop Cycles. Joe Bike is the Portland area’s exclu

BikeCaffe! Should I buy one and get it going in Columbus?

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While the BikeCaffe bikes (they're actually Quads), look small, they are packed a surprising amount of equipment and operational function, all on a frame small and light enough to ride off at the end of a day spent pleasing coffee lovers' hearts. Without sharing our secrets, here is a list of the equipment and items skillfully installed on each BikeCaffe: State of the Art Italian Espresso Lever Machine (to press espresso the way it was intended) GPS Enabled Bike with Panic Button, Siren and Silent Alarm System (to notify Police, if needed) Hand Wash Sink w/ hot & cold running water Two 48 quart coolers - to carry ice, milk, fresh fruit and smoothie mixes Fresh Water Tank Waste Water Tank Deep Cycle Battery Bank Electric Inverter w/ 4 110v outlets (to power the Quad and charge your iphone!) Water Pump Propane Tank (for green heat) Food Display Syrup Speedrail Rack Interchangeable Menu Boards Optional Awning Lighting System Rain & Sun Awnings In- Counter P

Bicycle Film Festival

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Brendt Barbur, Founding Festival Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival when he was hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. He insisted on turning his negative experience into a positive one. In 2001 Barbur started the Bicycle Film Festival as a platform to celebrate the bicycle through music, art and, of course, film. The Bicycle Film Festival has been a major catalyst for the urban bike movement, one of the most powerful and culturally relevant forces of the last decade. The BFF is sure to carry this momentum into the next decade. http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/

Contador Informed of Punishment [via Bicycling]

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MADRID, January 26, 2011 (AFP) – Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been told of his punishment for his positive drugs test from the 2010 race, the Spanish cycling federation announced on Wednesday. “The federation has notified him of the sanction. He has a 10-day window in which to lodge an appeal,” a federation official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP. The federation did not announce what the punishment was, a spokesman having said earlier that they would leave it up to the cyclist to do so. Spain’s sports media had reported that the rider may be suspended for one year over his positive doping test at last year’s event. “All indications are that the sanction proposed by the committee will be one year, so he will be stripped of his last win” at the Tour de France in July, sports daily Marca wrote. The only previous Tour winner to be stripped of their title was Floyd Landis in 2006. [continue reading at Bicycling]

Fix your bike and this tool fits in your spandex (if you wear it)

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MAKO Bike Tool Made of 6AL-4V (Grade 5) aerospace titanium, the  MAKO  Bike Tool, named after one of the fastest shark species, will be the best bicycle tool that you have ever owned. Not only is it extremely light weight and compact but can be fully customized to best suit your bike. The  MAKO  titanium frame weighs only 19 grams and with the neoprene inserts holds four 1/4" driver bits of your choice (expandable up to 8 bits, with the upcoming upgrade kit). Why lug a bike tool around that is weighted with tools and functions that don’t even fit your bike? Boasting a bottle opener for the occasional “road soda,” 5 metric box wrench sizes, and 2 spoke wrench sizes, this is the first bike tool that you wont even notice in your pocket! Perfect for those quick rides where lugging around a bulky tool set just isn’t fun or appropriate. [PocketTool website]

DeWine's assistance not enough for bicyclist who collided with car [via Dispatch]

Monday, January 24, 2011   11:29 PM BY  ALAN JOHNSON The Columbus Dispatch In Mike DeWine's first week as Ohio attorney general, his car collided with a bicyclist Downtown - and he ended up having the man taken on a 100-mile round trip to be treated by the officeholder's personal physician. Jonathan Kirk, 28, a dishwasher at Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails, wasn't seriously injured, but he was shaken up in the Jan. 13 morning accident. According to a Columbus police report, confirmed by accounts from DeWine and Kirk, Kirk rode his bicycle against a red light at Front and Main streets [my emphasis] . He was knocked to the pavement by a 2008 Chrysler 300 in which DeWine was a passenger. A DeWine staff member, Robert Lagergren, was driving DeWine's personal car. Kirk, who said he has no insurance because he can't afford it, didn't want to go to a hospital emergency room and left the scene to make a scheduled appointment with his parole officer. However, DeWine tra

If you head to Milwaukee check out Brew City Bike Tours

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Brew City Bike Tours is Milwaukee's only bike tour co. Come take a microbrewery, food or history themed bike tour with the best-looking** bike tour guides in MKE. **this claim remains valid only so long as there are no other bike tour co's. [brew city bike tours]

Franklinton Cycle Works Benefit Event is February 24

Time Thursday, February 24 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location The Shop (897 West Broad st.) then Hal & Al's Bar (1297 Parsons Avenue) Created By Franklinton Cycleworks More Info Franklinton Cycleworks will be hosting a fund raising event complete with a Keg or two of local beer, a silent auction of cycling merch, and Columbus Underground's no. 1 band, Old Hundred. Come to support FCW and plug into Columbus's cycling community. [facebook event page] [franklinton cycle works website]