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The Schmidt Dynamo front hub or SON (Schmidt's Original Nabendynamo) weighs 1.5 lbs and has significantly less drag than either tire driven dynamos or any other hub dynamo. Made by  Wilfried Schmidt Maschinenbau  in Tübingen, Germany, the hub is quiet and reliable, and is designed to give at least 50,000 kilometers of trouble free riding between servicings.  The hub powers several different six volt headlights including Schmidt's own E6 halogen models, the Schmidt E delux  LED headlamp, both halogen and LED headlamps (as well as taillights) made by  Busch & Müller  in Meinerzhagen, Germany, Supernova lights from Germany, Spanninga lights from France, and Inolight LED headlights from  Inoled  in Ochsenhausen, Germany. Click here for pricing and wheel options. SON28, SON20 & SON20R

Work continues on the Camp Chase Railroad section of the Ohio to Erie Trail. Park staff hope to have a 3.5-mile section from Lilly Chapel to Georgesville done by the end of the year. Asphalt has been laid on a 2-mile section from Olmstead Road to River Street in Georgesville. A 60-foot bridge will be put over a tributary of Little Darby Creek near Olmstead Road in November. Metro Parks has committed to building 11 miles of the Ohio to Erie Trail from Wilson Road in Madison County to Sullivant Avenue on the west side of Columbus, just inside I-270. The 325-mile Ohio to Erie Trail is a multiuse trail that runs from Cincinnati to Cleveland. MetroParks page

The Boo Bicycles T is a boutique touring bicycle.  Its bamboo rack, integrated into the frame, holds 100 kilograms comfortably.  It is specially designed for longer touring rides when comfort and stability are paramount.  For shorter touring around the city, it is simply perfect—a beautiful bicycle for cruising in comfort and style. The Boo T has specific features meant to improve comfort and touring, including an internal gearing system to reduce noise and improve reliability without require maintenance or adjustment as well as a belt drive instead of a dirty and unsightly chain.  The wheelbase is longer for stability and the geometry is more upright for comfort.  The Boo T also has clearance for wider tires for comfort as well as V-brakes for slowing down efficiently with larger loads. Whether traveling across country or simply cruising around downtown in style, the Boo T will turn heads and provide years of pleasure and pride of ownership. website here...

Highlights 13 riders 23 miles (I ended with 27) Los Gauchos (Tuesday is two for one taco night) Soap Box Derby Track races Audubon Park Hal and Al's for post ride food and drinks

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http://www.dannychew.com/ddinfo.html The 28th Annual Dirty Dozen up Pittsburgh's 13 steepest hills will be held on Saturday, November 27th at 10am. Anticipating another large crowd this year, please show up as early as 8-9am to start registration early.  Meet at the Bud Harris Cycling Track (Where the ACA holds weekly criterium races in the summer) on Washington Blvd. I recommend a low gear of 39x27. The route is 50 miles, but will take at least 5 hours because we go neutral between the hills, and there are 3 stops atop hills where I offer snacks and drinks.  Again this year, there will be a 3 place prize list for men and women riders,  but they need to ride up EVERY HILL to be eligible.  The breakdown will be: 1st woman  - $ 150 2nd woman - $ 100 3rd woman  - $  50 1st man  - $ 150 2nd man - $ 100 3rd man  - $  50 A 5 place points (5, 4, 3, 2, & 1) system will be used at the top of each hill  to d...

Alleged hit-and-run driver may not face felony Victim, attorneys furious with misdemeanor deal Randy Wyrick rwyrick@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado EAGLE, Colorado — A financial manager for wealthy clients will not face felony charges for a hit-and-run because it could jeopardize his job, prosecutors said Thursday. Martin Joel Erzinger, 52, faces two misdemeanor traffic charges stemming from a July 3 incident when he allegedly hit bicyclist Dr. Steven Milo from behind then sped away, according to court documents. Milo and his attorney, Harold Haddon, are livid about the prosecution's decision to drop the felony charge. They filed their objection Wednesday afternoon, the day after prosecutors notified Haddon's office by fax of their decision. Haddon and Milo say this is a victim's rights case, that Erzinger's alleged actions constituted a felony, and that one day is not enough notice. “The proposed disposition is not appropriate given the shocking nature of of...

Designers Jaime Salm, Brian Kelly Description The Pop-Up Bicycle Basket is designed to fit most bicycles, ship flat and be installed in either the front or rear of any bicycle. The baskets unique design and sturdy construction are fit for urban cycling and carrying purses, backpacks or shopping bags. Philosophy The design goal of the Pop-Up Bicycle Basket is to encourage urban cycling through beauty and function. Alternative modes of transportation deserve the same attention to design and utility given to their less environmentally friendly counterparts. Product Information Click here  to download the Front Pop-Up Bicycle Basket Installation Sheet in PDF format (243K) Click here  to download the Rear Pop-Up Bicycle Basket Installation Sheet in PDF format (291K) Click here  to download the Fit Chart for Pop-Up Bicycle Basket in PDF format (158K) Measurements Max. Length: 15 in / 38 cm Max. Width: 10 in / 25.4 cm Base Length: 11.5 in / 29.2 cm Base Width: 6.5 in...

How the governor and a cycling legend helped bring back a cycling classic Gene Davis, DDN Staff Writer Thursday, November 4, 2010 When the Coors International Bicycle Classic blew through Boulder in 1980, one law school student at the University of Colorado was intrigued enough to stand on the racecourse and cheer on the competitors. The ambitious student was impressed by the fourth largest race in the world. But he didn’t think about the Coors Classic again until he started seriously bicycling six years ago, and by that time the race had been defunct for more than 15 years. And while most cyclists would acknowledge that it’s silly for Colorado not to have a major staged bicycle race, this law school graduate and cycling advocate had the power to do something. After all, being Gov. Bill Ritter comes with some benefits. “I came to a place believing if we hosted a staged race, it would be in the best interest of the state of Colorado and the people of Colorado,” he told the  Denver ...

Posted by  Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)  on November 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm Jim Oberstar (L) and Peter DeFazio, (shown here at Cycle Oregon 2007) would both lose key leadership positions if the Republicans take over the House. (Photos © J. Maus) A big issue at stake with tonight's elections is how a Republican-controlled House of Representatives — a result many feel is foregone conclusion — would impact bicycling and active transportation programs, funding, and policies. With that transfer of power, Republicans would also assume leadership of the all-important House Committees that set the rules of the game for everything from tax policy (Bike Commuter Benefit for instance) to infrastructure spending priorities. At the center of what's at stake for bicycling and active transportation are three men: John Boehner, Jim Oberstar, and Peter DeFazio. read more...

LONG BEACH — Critical Mass or critical mess? That depends on which side of the story you hear. About 100 bicyclists from "Critical Mass," a monthly bicycle ride to celebrate cycling and to assert cyclists' right to the road, caused a bit of a mess as they rode through the streets of Long Beach Friday night, according to police reports. Long Beach members of the group met at Cal State Long Beach's Pyramid between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for a bike ride that turned out to be shorter than planned when they were stopped by police and cited. Several bikes confiscated for city violations. read more...

Highlights 10 riders Columbus Marathon route (abridged version) 20 miles (26 for me and several others) Passed 4000 miles for the year, which was my goal.