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The VIS 180 uses two side lights and one central rear light along with a large red reflector panel to create 180º of illumination.   It weighs in at 110g, runs for 4 hours at 35 lumens and retails for $99.99. more info at bikerumor.com Editors note: I want one of these lights!

Highlights 9 riders 22 miles Taco Nazo for great hospitality and food Garcia's in Clintonville for margaritas

:  Conveniently detaches from bike in seconds so you can   roll it indoors :  Can be folded to fit inside briefcase-sized tote bag for transport or storage :  Patent-pending design provides excellent stability and maneuverability :  Tote bag clips to trailer in both walk-mode and bike-mode :  Cargo capacity: 60 lbs :  Trailer weight: 9.8 lbs :  Folded size: 21" x 18" x 8" :  Wheel size: 12.5" x 2" :  Track width: 22" Website

From re-nest

Highlights   20 riders at the start A lot of new riders, including some more people who have given up on Monday rides. Visited roll: at Easton, but we did not make it to roll: on Lane. Maybe next week. Ended at Press Grille but they were packed so we went to Mac's for wings and beer. 23.5 miles total

We didn't have space in today's paper to write much about the the bike-parking part of new rules designed to  "right-size" the expanses of asphalt surrounding Columbus shopping centers. But here's a rundown of the new requirements: - Every type of building -- bowling alleys, churches, shopping centers, restaurants, office buildings, etc. -- must provide a minimum of two bike-parking spaces. - Bigger places must provide an extra bike parking spot for every 20 car-parking spaces, up to a maximum of 20 bike spaces. - Bike racks must be anchored to the ground and support a bicycle upright in two places. - The rules apply for new developments or when a building's use changes (if a restaurant becomes a retail store, for example). more here...

Tuesday Night Ride - 7pm start at Goodale Park - route changes weekly - Like it at the  Facebook page Cinco de Mayo Bicycle Ride - Like it at the Facebook page Tour of Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) - Website is here...

Olentangy Trail Detour---Clinton Como Park to Tuttle Park The utlitiies project is now ending, and the trail will be reopened.  However, during the next couple of weeks, please slow down and proceed with caution in this area, as construction crews will still be accessing the path to clean up, repair berms, seeding, etc.  Please be courteous and alert.  Thanks for your patience during this period." Editor's note: We rode the trail on May 1 and there are sections of trail that will need to be repaved, but it is passable.

High Quality Stainless Steel Cup w/ Foam Insert All Color Cups are Powder Coated All Handlebar Attachments are Powder Coated Rubber Grips Prevent Slipping Stainless Steel Carriage Bolt and Wing Nut Website is here... Editor's Note: My friend Dylan just won a Kroozie! Woo yeah!

Luminite Jacket 2.5L Breathable/Waterproof - fully seam sealed Luminite LED Light Strip fibre optic unit with 50hr flashing run time bonded into rear of jacket providing additional safety light Multiple reflective flashes around whole garment Large rear pocket with storm flap Zipped pit-vents with easy-grab pullers Stormflap on front zipper with reflective piping trim Waterproof Napoleon pocket on chest with media port Cozy-touch lining on handwarmer pockets and inner collar Drawcord adjustment at neck and hem. Velcro® hem adjusters Available In Sizes:   S ,  M ,  L ,  XL ,  XXL Editor's note: B1 Bicycles have these on display at their store. Casey had a sample at the Market to Market ride.

Safety Framelock with symmetrical design. Part of the AXA Defence Line. ART**-approval. Frame loock to combine with RL-cable or RL-chain ART** approved lock Varefakta and SBSC approval. The best protection against forcing wilfully. push button on the front. Extra corrosion resistant. Extra strong testing for theft-resistance. Hardened steel bracket of Ø 8,5 mm. Plug-In (cables/chains) with strengthened steel pin of 10 mm Steel housing Different mounting options. Editor's note: I used one of these in Amsterdam in conjunction with a chain lock. Axa sells a plugin cable that may work well in city use. Cable info here...

Highlights 58 miles total Averaged 15.4mph Headwinds (again) Raining (again) Dawes Arboretum is beautiful Bonsai tree garden is dwindling due to lack of funding : ( New Schwalbe Durano tires are more supple ride than the old Armadillos.

Highlights of the ride. 6 riders in our group. The ride probably had 150+ riders total. 29 miles Waffles for breakfast Jeni's at the end Knickers! Rain for a good bit of the ride. Pierogi King DNF - His big day out included completing 1/33rd of the route before flatting.

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Best E-Bike in the World – Pro Connect Sport This sophisticated machine offers superior hill climbing capabilities, energy efficiency and enhanced safety features in what has been called the 'best electric bike in the world'. While we're on the subject of features, the Pro Connect S also has the most advanced Panasonic motor available, top-of-the-line Magura hydraulic brakes, and a 9-speed Shimano Deore XT derailer and gearset. The built-in Sigma trip computer lets you track your stats. These high-end components combine to provide a fast, enjoyable ride the serious cyclist can depend on.   Features Up to 50 miles of assisted cycling power per battery charge Faster commute with pedal-assist up to 26 mph Variable motor speeds - conserving energy or maximizing power, as needed Highest rated electric motor on the market Hydraulic brakes for dependable stopping and safety Integrated high-powered night lighting double-walled BlackJack rims with high-end Continent...

Irony-resisting Chinese bicyclists have skipped the fixed-gear trend that has swept the rest of the world. By J. David Goodman Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 2:22 PM ET A non-fixed-gear student rider on the campus of Tsinghua University, Beijing. BEIJING—A multicolored messenger bag slung over one shoulder and short-brimmed hat cocked to the side, Nie Zheng parked his brakeless bike in the corner of a trendy cafe in the Beijing Central Business District before settling into a molded plastic chair to chat about his particular obsession. "It's been a dream since I was a kid to get a bicycle like this," the  40-year-old fashion photographer told me. "But no one sold them here." It took nearly nine months, he said, to get a track bike he wanted sent from England in 2007. story continues...

What to wear? It’s a timeless question that's challenging to answer. With variables like temperature, precipitation, wind, cloud cover, season—and personal comfort level—it’s impossible to provide a simple answer.   more... Dry 90–100º Head Helmet, eyewear Torso Sleeveless jersey Legs Shorts Hands Short finger gloves Feet Short socks, shoes