Columbus Rides Bikes!

You’ve probably seen Andy Willis around Columbus. If not spotted on the road astride his bike, then at regular haunts Impero Coffee or Paradise Garage  in the Short North. Maybe you’ve read his blog, Views from the ‘Bus . Or maybe you’ve ridden in the new sprint series Andy co-founded, Street S harks . Yeah, Andy has a lot going on. That’s why I had to ask a lot of extra questions.  What kind of bike are you riding and where did you get it? The one pictured is my all-around commuter. It's a Torker U-District frame and fork. It's built up as a single speed that I ride in the spring, summer and fall. During the winter I switch to fixed and a knobby tire. Of all my bikes this is my favorite! Due to the fact that it is so dialed in.  Does he or she have a name? Yes, Torky!! I know, not real original, right!? My surly Pacer is Adrianna and my urban assault cruiser is Buck. My polo bike is, Bull ( due to the fact that it bucks me off it ever...

   SATURDAY EVENING 8:30 P.M. @ THE GOODALE PARK GAZEBO FOR REGISTRATION AND THEN A RIDE TO THE RACE SITE. $5 GETS YOU A SPOT IN THE SINGLE ELIMINATION BRACKET OR $0 TO JUST COME HANGOUT, LISTEN TO SOME TUNES AND WATCH SOME VIDEOS, PROVIDED BY GO BIKE COLUMBUS . MEGAN LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE DOCUMENTING THE RACE/ THE SPECTATORS AND FELLOW BIKE POLOIST, COLIN WILL BE RECORDING VIDEO FOR A LIL SHORT. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL OUT AND SUPPORTING LOCAL RACERS!!

The Long Street Tour's “Bike the C-Bus” is a fun way to get fit and check out a few of the neighborhoods in and around Columbus. Experience segments of the King Lincoln District, Woodland Park, Olde Town East, Downtown, Short North Arts District, Italian Village, Harrison West, Victorian Village, Arena District, Franklinton, Brewery District and German Village. The entire ride will cover approximately 30 miles over 4 segments and will feature stops that highlight change that is occurring in our neighborhoods. Each stop will be sponsored by businesses and community groups and provide snacks, drinks and entertainment for the riders. The ride is configured to allow cyclists to complete segments if they do not feel comfortable riding the entire route. The registration fee ($25 before August 1, 2011, $30 after) includes an official 2011 “Long Street Tour” t-shirt (if you register by August 1) and wristband along with drinks and food at designated rest stops, plus a free lunch at the...

Bicycle Quarterly   is a magazine for discerning cyclists, who enjoy their bikes, whether on a weekend ride, commuting, randonneuring, racing or touring the countryside. In   Bicycle Quarterly , you find professionally written articles about a variety of topics rarely covered in the "mainstream" cycling press (scroll down to read all):  [continue at Bicycle Quarterly]

I purchased this pump from Performance Bike in 2007. I also have a Silca Pista pump, but the gauge was never accurate and it needed to be rebuilt (still needs to be rebuilt) so I looked at the Joe Blow Pro which seemed well built and was a mid priced model at $60. Pros The gauge is at the top of the pump and very easy to read. Base is wide to stand on even with one foot. Pumps tires quickly Cons Because the gauge is at the top it seems a little top heavy and falls over The locking ring at the top of the pump loosens and loses air (very easily fixed by tightening, but still can be a nuisance when it sounds like your tire is leaking). Mixed Reaction The SmartHead is nice because you don't worry about switching any parts to pump Schrader or Presta valves. But, after three years the head basically stopped working and caused me to lose air pressure on the tire and without a backup would have been stuck. The good news is the entire hose assembly can be replaced simply by unscrewing...

Take a closer look at the  BUSHTREKKA  and you will find a product that has been developed specifically for bicycle touring. The trailer frame itself has features that set it apart from any other trailer on the market.   Take for example the  pivoting wheelset . By utilising two wheels under each side of the trailer, harnessed to a pivoting rocker frame, the trailer can easily absorb most of the uneven terrain in its environment. Additional to this, each set of wheels operates independently of the other, creating a clutter free underbelly on the trailer. By adjusting the positioning of each pivot frame vertically, the ride height of the unit can be adjusted for bikes from 20" up to 29".   Storage  is also at a maximum for this trailer. By using every piece of available space, we've created three main storage compartments with over 41 gallons (180 litres) of storage. Easy access at all times, even when set up, ensures you have what you need, when you ne...

Bikamper™ EXP Smaller and lighter than the Bikamper, the Bikamper™ EXP personal shelter offers protection from summer squalls and biting insects. The bathtub style floor is constructed of sturdy 70D PU treated ripstop nylon while the canopy is a 45D PU treated ripstop nylon and needs no rain fly further lowering weight. A covered roof top vent and large rear window provide excellent air circulation to minimize condensation. And unlike it’s bigger brother, the EXP uses a standard 26” innertube plus a small 16” innertube in place of conventional tent poles leaving your bike free to ride. Bikamper EXP weighs 2 lbs. and packs down to a compact 10” x 5”. Bikamper packs down to a compact size and has it’s own special stuff sack that straps to the handlebars. Capacity 1 Person Season 3 Season Fabric (Canopy) 45D 210T Ripstop Nylon With 2500 mm PU (Floor) 70D 210T Taffeta Nylon With 3000 mm PU Packed Size (L X H) 24 x 13 cm / 9.5” x 5.1” Floor Space 220 x 80 cm/220 x 65 cm Floor Area...

The specs for this bike are impressive for the price of $999 (And additional 11% off until 01/02/2011) The price at the pump? Not a worry when you have the Schwinn World Adventure Commuter Bike. It's the swift, agile utility vehicle that deftly navigates the roads without shelling out at the pump - or getting snared in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Strap your briefcase on the rear rack, snag a baguette at the bakery and smile at all those folks stuck in traffic as you roll by.   Schwinn N'Litened Gold Label aluminum frame and fork with Bio Tuned geometry delivers a lightweight, strong and stiff ride Sporty, Shimano Alfine drivetrain gives you extra comfort, control and sporty style while riding Shimano RapidFire shifters paired with an 8-speed internal rear hub offer a wide range of gear options Bio Tuned handlebar, dual-density grips and saddle put you in the right position for premium comfort Avid Juicy hydraulic disc brakes provide low maintenance, all-weather st...

ONE  official taco truck ride 1st time riding in Detroit, Chattanooga, South Carolina 3rd GAP ride 3rd Oglebay Christmas lights ride Triple D Challenge finisher (UDM ride, Beat the Train, Tour de Troit) 13 degrees (HATTARICK ride in January 2010) 40 Tuesday Night Rides 55 (Paw Paw Double Nickel Ride) 85  organized rides 126 mile trek on National Road to Wheeling 1st  200k  (126 mile) brevet 160 lbs of beer carried on Frankenbike 230 miles on TOSRV 400 (almost) participants for Bike the C-Bus Personal Mileage 3842  Miles on Lemond Poprad 493  Miles on Klein road bike 4335  Miles total

Ohio bike trails represent a vital part of a much larger vision that includes: bicycle advocacy for bike-friendly communities, recreational and commuting opportunities and trail networks, preservation of greenspace, eco-friendly and energy efficient transportation and healthy living. Bike commuting, mountain biking, and related pursuits all play important roles. Our coverage of Ohio multi-use bike trails includes rail-trails, towpaths and the connecting bike lanes and road routes that link them. Related topics can be found on the  News ,  Links  &  Trailside  pages. The expanding Ohio bike trail networks can best be viewed on the Ohio Trail Maps  page where state-wide or individual trail perspectives can be found. For a list of Ohio trail reviews, see the Ohio  Review List  page. [Ohio Bikeways Website]

Highlights COP New Year's Day Ride 8 riders Temps started in mid 50's ended in low 40's, windy Patches of rain Mid point stop at Dutch Kitchen 23 miles

44 Miles Temps in upper 50's/low 60's Rode with Tim and Bill Johnstown/T.J. Evans Trail/Alexandria loop Alexandria Marathon gas station has a ladies night on Thursday's. Hmmm.

Adventure Cycling's planned 2,400-mile bicycle-friendly route will revitalize the "Main Street of America" — this time with touring cyclists Missoula, Montana  —  Adventure Cycling Association  today announced that its next long-distance cycling route will be Bicycle Route 66. Embracing the spirit of "The Mother Road," the new route will follow the famous corridor from Chicago to Los Angeles on roads appropriate for cyclists and, when possible, on sections of the historic highway. "Route 66 was the overwhelming favorite among our members for a new long-distance route," said Carla Majernik, Adventure Cycling's routes and mapping director. "It's a legendary corridor and, for our route network, a critical link through areas where we have no routes, such as Oklahoma." Established 84 years ago in November 1926, Route 66 was one of the original U.S. highways, ferrying travelers and migrants between Chicago and Los Angeles along the 2,451...

Check out photos from bicycle rides and events this year. Warning: There are a lot of photos! HATTARICK 2010 36  photos |  Edit The Lost Trail 7  photos |  Edit Saturday 01232010 Ride 1  photo |  Edit Tuesday Night Ride - 01192010 4  photos |  Edit 02022010 TNR 3  photos |  Edit Buckeye Lake ride 03072010 15  photos |  Edit 03092010 TNR 10  photos,  1  video |  Edit Ohio Market Day  Ride 6  photos |  Edit Ride to Granville with Molly... 4  photos,  2  videos |  Edit TNR 03162010 1  photo |  Edit Wheeling Ride 03202010 52  photos |  Edit Ride to Sonic 8  photos |  Edit Ride to Newark 03212010 8  photos |  Edit TNR 03232010 15  photos |  Edit Columbus to Wheeling Ride... 57  photos |  Edit TNR 03302010 15  photos |  Edit Ride to Xenia 04032010 25  photos,  1  video |  Ed...