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A bicycle made entirely of wood, created by a pair of British designers, is aiming for a 31-mph speed record. SplinterBike doesn’t have a single piece of metal, rubber or plastic. The axles are made of ekki. The frame, wheels and cogs are birch, and the bearings are ironwood. The pedals and handlebars have been refashioned from a broom handle. Michael Thompson and James Tully say they were inspired to build SplinterBike after watching the Tour of Britain pass Thompson’s front garden. Tully bet him 1 pound [$1.65] he couldn’t build a bike entirely out of wood... [read more]

Welcome to Hold Fast, home of the Hold Fast FRS (Foot Retention System). We are riders like you. We founded Hold Fast because we couldn't find any toe clips that could stand up to the rigors of fixed gear freestyle riding. After breaking countless clips and straps, we decided to design and make some ourselves. Only after many months of street testing by some of the best and burliest trick riders on the scene, did we feel that we had a product worthy of the name Hold Fast. We believe these to be the finest foot straps made. Hand made in Brooklyn, Hold Fast FRS offer superior comfort and adjustability no matter what type of shoe you ride in. Whether you are a die-hard fixed gear rider seeking a long lasting alternative to toe-clips, a hardcore bicycle polo player who wants a more protective toe strap, a trick rider seeking greater confidence, a single-track MTB rider who wants to stay connected on drops and switchbacks, or a commuter seeking maximum adjustability and comfort...these

Watermelon Sizes:   S/M (52-60 cm) L/XL (61-64 cm) Features: Injection-molded ABS shell Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) protective inner foam for high impact protection 2 front intake vents 7 multiple top-mounted exhaust vents, and 2 rear exhaust vents Adjustable Spin Dial allows for perfect fit Three sets of removable low-density polyurethane foam insert liners for comfort & refined fit Anti-Pinch, Magnetic Buckle for easy, one-handed operation Reflective logos front, back & sides 1 Nutcase wrist band for letting your friends know that you “Love Your Brain”! Rust proof rivets with Nutcase helmet guy logo Soft fabric chin strap for maximum comfort Certified CPSC for Bicycle Riding [Nutcase]

Welcome to Playdate from Playdate Bike Club on Vimeo .

The cornerstone of Central Ohio's Bike Month celebration is The Bike to Work Challenge, a friendly competition among employer-based teams in Central Ohio to determine which can achieve the highest bicycle mode share during the   entire month of May . The 4th Annual Bike to Work Challenge begins May 1. Take the challenge here.

The   East Coast Greenway   is a developing trail system, spanning nearly 3,000 miles as it winds its way between Canada and Key West, linking all the major cities of the eastern seaboard. Over 25 percent of the route is already on safe, traffic-free paths. [East Coast Greenway]

Cooper Bikes T100 Zandvoort T100 Urban Street Bike 3 Speed Sturmey Archer Crankset and Hub Reynolds 520 Frame Brooks Swallow Saddle Sturmey Archer Crankset T100 Zandvoort is an edgy, aggressive track bike, with the convenience of 3 speeds. The bike is finished in gun metal gray with straight bars. Supplied with black and silver trim. [Cooper Bikes]

Marsupial A bike evolved in our regional habitat of beaches, suburbs, mountains, and urban jungles. • Use:  A practical and adaptive sport touring bicycle for daily commuting, pleasure road riding, light touring, and adventure. • Frame Design:  The strong, lightweight steel tubeset is joined with fillet brazed construction for a light, lively ride. The quick and nimble front end matches your reflexes when riding in a city. The spacious rear triangle is comfortable on long rides and while carrying weight. • Features:  Versatile 27-speed drivetrain for varied terrain. Reliable and comfortable bar-end shifters. Adjustable integrated derailleur cable stops. Drop bars for varied hand positions. 700c wheels. Immense stopping power of cantilever brakes. Mounts for 2 water bottles and racks. Clearance for fenders, panniers, and up to a 35mm tire. Bolt-on seat post deters theives that lack wrench skills. Durable and stylish leather saddle. [Folk Engineered]

Highlights 15 riders 19 miles on route, I ended with 25 miles Elevator Brewery Port Columbus Airport Yellow Brick Pizza Weather was clear in the 60's

The video trilogy by Justin Anderson kicks off with "Bike". Got somewhere to go? All you need are two wheels and a great pair of jeans.

Crud Roadracer Mk2 review - bikeradar.com Aimed at racing steeds with neither the clearance nor the bosses for standard mudguards, the Roadracer Mk2 – an updated version of Crud’s original – is a sleek but practical way of protecting you from winter grime. Like their predecessors, they have ingenious brushes that keep the sides from rubbing, but they also have strengthened brake bridges, a wider section next to the drivetrain and longer tailpieces – available separately as spares, which you can fit retrospectively to the originals... [Read more]

Your choice of bike for the ride to work will depend on your own tastes and on the distance, terrain and varying surfaces you’ll encounter on the journey. For longer tarmac commutes, experienced riders tend to favour drop-bar bikes of one sort or another for their extra turn of speed. Many people are happy with the more upright position that you get with a flat-bar road bike or mountain bike with slick tyres, though. If your ride takes in some trails or unsurfaced paths, then the fatter, grippier tyres of a mountain bike will help with traction. They can be overkill for many situations though, so don’t overlook the option of fitting a flat-bar road bike with fatter rubber (there’s often room for deeply-treaded 32mm or 37mm tyres)... [Read more]

[Sweet Corn Ride]

Cycling Art | music: Ani Maamin

Bicycles: Frontier is removing the flat fee for checked bicycles and will now include them in the standard baggage allowance, meaning customers traveling on Classis or Classic Plus fares can include their bike as one of their two complimentary checked bags and Economy passengers would pay $20 if the bike is one of their first two checked bags. Bikes will be exempt from any oversize fees, but subject to overweight fees and excess bag fees, if applicable. This is similar to the carrier’s current policy for golf clubs and skis. Frontier Airlines

Disc Brake Adapter for Racks and Fenders Product ID:  FDBFA Description:   These handy adapters will allow you to mount a rack on bikes where you must have clearance from disc brake calipers or other accessories. Simply screw them into the same holes on the dropouts you’d use for rack or fender bolts. They’re made from special hardened aluminum stock with a threaded steel insert. Best when only torqued to the same degree as rack bolts. And, don’t forget to use your “blue” Loctite for best results. Can be used single sided or double sided. The pegs are about .75" long. We can custom make longer pegs if required.  Sold in Pairs. Weight 1oz Color Silver [Jandd]

So fast you'll cry! Get your FAST FREDDY top cap today! Use it on your Single Speed, Mountain bike, BMX, Road Bike, Cyclocross, Franken bike, Tandem, etc...the possibilities are so darn endless...all of these are 1 1/8" Thread-less so they work with TONS of bikes. FAST FREDDY top caps are $6.99, and there are different colors to choose from, and different designs. Custom caps can be done, but they take longer and do cost more. All good stuff. Find us on FaceBook and "Like" us for specials... Be the Envy of your friends with this bit of coolness! [Fast Freddy Top Caps]

Rainmates  are... Lightweight at only 4.25 ounces Rain, hail, snow and wind resistant Convenient — Worn as a belt around your waist Easy to use — Simply unroll and click the straps around your thighs Ventilated — Won't make you sweat like traditional rain gear Green — Bike to work and arrive dry and clean [Rainmates website]

Highlights 6 riders (Brett, Tim, Bill, John, Carey, Ray) 106 miles 15mph average 2000+ feet of climbing 15mph headwinds, gusting to 32mph 25 miles of rain Gambier (Kenyon College) loop ride from Clintonville Lunch at Gambier Deli

The Bicycle City. Trailer from Greg Sucharew on Vimeo . What happens to an impoverished developing nation town when you flood it with 20,000 bicycles? You lift three times that number of people out of poverty. Pedals for Progress and founder David Schweidenback have been shipping used American bicycles to Rivas, Nicaragua for the last two decades and the transformation has been incredible. Help Fund Our Film: http://www.indiegogo.com/The-Bicycle-City-Film http://thebicyclecityfilm.com/

Riding my bicycle home not long ago, I encountered a police officer videotaping bicyclists at Ladd Circle, on one of Portland’s most popular bikeways. More than 4,000 cyclists a day circumnavigate the large, landscaped roundabout — the salient feature of the historic Ladd’s Addition neighborhood. A couple times a year, neighbors complain about cyclists rolling through the stop signs. Police then hand out a couple dozen $242 tickets and go back to ignoring the situation. Once again, someone had complained... Read on

Gazelle - Taking you further! from Gazelle Bicycles Australia on Vimeo . [Gazelle USA]

[Lynskey Performance]

Ever hear of -- or read -- Yahuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery comic? It's quite entertaining and you just might relate... Light Bright 04-20-11 No Such Thing As Bad Weather 04-21-11 http://www.yehudamoon.com/

Hub set to launch bike-share program Menino to sign deal worth nearly $6m today; 600 bikes, 61 stations to be ready by July Boston’s bike-share program, scheduled to debut this summer with 600 bicycles and 61 stations in the city, was modeled after a similar program in Washington, D.C. (Mark Gail/The Washington Post) As early as this summer, residents and visitors taking quick trips in Boston will be able to rent bicycles from dozens of sidewalk kiosks, under an agreement expected to be signed today that will create a bike-sharing network inspired by those in Paris and Washington. Boston officials said the system, to be called Hubway, will open in July with 600 bicycles and 61 stations in the city, though they envision growing in a few years to as many as 5,000 bikes at more than 300 kiosks, from Brookline to Somerville. At an afternoon ceremony with bicycling advocates, Mayor Thomas M. Menino is scheduled to sign a contract worth nearly $6 million with a company called Alta Bicy

[Freshjive at Reserve]

There was a time not all that long ago, when hydraulic brakes on mountain bikes were viewed as super-high-end equipment for the elite few. Now, virtually all bikes over the mid-range price point have them. At last weekend's Sea Otter mountain biking trade show in Monterey, a new product was unveiled that could lead to the same thing happening with gear-shifting, as German component-maker Acros presented its A-GE hydraulic shifting system to the world. [gizmag]

We do a fully loaded shakedown ride with the Bromptons from Beaverton to Cape Lookout on the Oregon coast. Our friends Brian and Cynthia from Santa Monica join us with their Dahons. A lot more climbing than we were expecting but it was a great time! www.pathlesspedaled.com

Highlights 8 riders beautiful weather - temps rose into the mid 60's by rides end COSI scale Log Cabin post office Franklinton Cycleworks Soap box derby track Greenlawn Abbey Main Street Bridge Tip Top 22 miles for me (others mileage may vary) 13mph average

Community Ties 2011, Saturday, July 23 The 9th Annual Community Ties Ride promises to build on the break-out success of the 2010 ride, with well-marked routes through scenic Delaware County, multiple snack stops featuring homemade cookies, and another delicious and healthful, locally grown and made lunch provided by Graumlich Family Farm under a large outdoor tent. More than 250 riders participated in the 2010 ride, making it the largest turnout ever with all proceeds going to support multi-purpose trail development in Delaware County connecting with the statewide Ohio to Erie Trail. The ride features options of 31, 62 and 100 miles as well as an 8-mile Family Ride, and includes scenic areas, rare bird habitats, parks, new sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail, well-marked route maps and SAG vehicle. Registration is from 7 - 9 a.m. The ride will start/end at Northside Community Church, northeast corner of S.R., 3 and Freeman Road in Westerville, site of the homemade lunch. Pre-registratio

Highlights Ashley and myself Ryan from NYC was at start with his family and they left before us. Temps in the 40's 12-15mph headwinds from SW As we headed east we passed Ryan who had blown a spoke and needed a replacement. When we reached the grocery store near the lake we ran into Steve Miller who rode with us. He also indicated that Ryan was able to find a spoke from another rider. At the 100 mile split Ashley continued on. Steve and I met Tom and a group of riders and hung with them to the finish to fight the headwinds. When we finished the winds were up to 30mph gusting over 40mph. 63.5 miles 14.8mph average

BY STEVE MAGAS The death of cyclist Steve Barbour in 2009, the trial of Ed Miller and the deaths in 2010 of Columbus cyclists Jeff Stevenson and Trent Music have created a palpable tension between motorists and cyclists in central Ohio. A war of words has erupted in  The Dispatch . Cyclists are rightfully angry that one of their most cautious and beloved brethren was killed and then blamed for causing his own death. Motorists argue that cyclists drive carelessly, should "pay for" using the roads though licenses and taxes and should not be allowed on certain roads in the first place. Let's step back, take stock and address some of these concerns. Why are cyclists allowed on the roads? The roads in Ohio, and throughout the U.S., are public ways open for all to exercise a constitutional right to travel. Bicycles were on the roads before cars existed. Bicycle operators were included as legitimate, legal road users in the first traffic laws and rules of the road in all 50 sta

The city is dying for a few good cyclists -- but handbag owners need not apply. A Nightingale-Bamford School executive was pulled over by a cop while cycling on Columbus Avenue and slapped with a ticket for -- of all things -- pedaling with a tote bag strapped to her handlebars. Claire Lecomte du Nouy, 38, the dean of students at the exclusive prep academy on East 92nd Street, said at first she thought the cop was just yanking her chain. Having ridden a bike for five years in New York, Lecomte du Nouy said she couldn't understand how the city -- which is supposedly trying to encourage cycling -- would hit bike riders with frivolous tickets. Read more:  http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/scandal_bars_bike_bust_UVXlnlr4lMXoSRmsH4GagN#ixzz1JoE8VIlK

Every Thursday at 6:30pm gather at the shop for a ride around town! [Paradise Garage website]

Highlights 19 riders 23 miles (other rider mileage may vary) Hayden Run Falls Two flats by same person, not Katie! UA resident hiding in the shadows yelled at us to get on the sidewalk, then off the sidewalk, then obscenities. Misplaced one rider. Then realized it was three. Then found everybody at Bono Pizza. Bono Pizza for after ride food and drinks

Time Friday, May 6 at 7:00pm  -  May 7 at 6:00pm Location Junctionview Studios 889 Williams Ave Grandview Heights, OH Created By Papergirl Columbus More Info Deadline to submit work: April 23, 2011 Exhibition of work: May 6th, 7-10pm at Junctionview Papergirl art paper route: May 7th at Noon, Meet at Junctionview with your bicycle! Artwork may be dropped off to Paradise Garage in the Short North, or during other drop off times as posted at  www.artilleryohio.com Papergirl is essentially an art paper route. Paper Girl is a show, an urban action (the distribution of the rolls of art), a bicycle workshop and a party. In a nutshell it is: participatory, analog, non-commercial and impulsive. Anyone can participate, you can submit art work and/or help distribute. Papergirl is distributed like a newspaper, but consists of original artwork rolled in a tube. You submit artwork in person or via mail, we have a show, we roll the artwork in to tubes, we get together on our bicycl

This bicycle concept from GildasFire features a swiveling handlebar that helps drive the rear wheel with or without pedaling input from your legs. The handlebar can lock into position for riding as normal, then unlocked to aid your legs and/or get an upper body workout. Surprisingly, the entire bike weighed only about 24.5lbs on our Park Tools scale!

The new store, Bicycle One Pickerington, will be a satellite of Bicycle One Gahanna carrying the same bike lines, accessories and clothing but an a little smaller scale. They will be offering Cannondale, Trek, and Raleigh bikes, Cannondale and Bontrager clothing. The Pickerington store will not be offering recumbent bikes and will have a smaller selection of BMX bikes. The store is located at 1682 Hill Road North Pickerington 43147, phone is 614-755-2453, email  pick@bicycleone.com . The stores will share the website  bicycleone.com . They plan to have the Grand Opening Saturday 4/30.

Woody's fenders are lovingly produced in Bend, Oregon from as much recycled hardwoods as possible and are signed and dated when complete. All of the mounting hardware is stainless steel and brass to prevent rusting and they are finished with four coats of high quality Marine grade polyurethane in your choice of gloss or satin.   They will fit a vast variety of bicycles and are easy to shape and or cut to fit hard to fit bicycles. You will not find better more affordable wood bicycle fenders anywhere! [Woody's Fenders]

SIZES 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 62cm  FRAME Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly Tubing  FORK 4130 Chromoly Road  CRANKS Shimano Tiagra 2pc 34/50t  BB Shimano Outboard Bearing  F.DERAIL Shimano Tiagra  R.DERAIL Shimano Tiagra  SHIFTER Shimano Tiagra 9spd STI  BR.LEVERS Shimano Tiagra STI  BRAKES Tektro Dual Pivot Long Reach w/Cartridge Pads  GEAR SRAM PG950 9spd (12-26t)  RIMS Weinmann TR18 Double Wall  TIRES Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25c  PEDALS Steel Clips w/Leather Straps  HANDLEBAR Classic Aluminum Drop 26.0  STEM Alloy 3D Forged Ahead 26.0  SEATPOST Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2x350mm  SEAT Brooks Swift w/Chromoly Rails  HEADSET Ahead 1-1/8" w/Alloy Cup  COLORS Dark Green   SPOKES 14g Stainless MAC w/Alloy Nipples   GRIPS Gel Tape   EXTRAS Lezyne Pressure Drive S Pump, Fenders, Rack and Fender Mounts, Water Bottle Mounts, Cateye Reflector Set, Clear Coat [Raleigh Website]

A 29er with classic styling and tomorrow's technology . The Sawyer celebrates 10 years of Gary Fisher creating 29ers. It’s the latest features with a nod to the past. [Fisher website]