Tag Archives: road

How To Trigger A Traffic Signal On Your Bike

Posted on September 28, 2012 by aa

Ever wonder what to do when you come to a stop light and there are no cars around to get the light to change? Here’s a nice video on how to trigger a traffic light on your bike.

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Battenkill Time Trial

Posted on July 22, 2012 by aa

Today I raced the Battenkill Time Trial. I don’t race a lot of road races, but I do like time trials. I guess it’s probably because the races are relatively short and you push yourself to your limits over the … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit More Rudy Project

Posted on June 27, 2012 by aa

What Is Rudy Project? In 1985 Rudy Barbazza created Rudy Project in Treviso Italy with a firm conviction to improve the performance of athletes all over the world. A love of progress, a passion for style and a keen eye … Continue reading →

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USA Cycling announces 2012 Olympic team

Posted on June 16, 2012 by aa

USA Cycling announced today 21 of its 24 nominees to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including 10 male and 11 female athletes across the disciplines of road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and bicycle motocross (BMX). Six of these were … Continue reading →

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Law Protects New York Bicyclists from Passing Motor Vehicles

Posted on June 2, 2012 by aa

But does anyone beside cyclists really know about it? Beginning on November 1, 2010, bicyclists throughout New York could breathe a little easier when cycling down the state’s roadways. In August 2010, then Gov. David Paterson signed into law a … Continue reading →

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Rudy Project Rydon II Sport Sunglasses

Posted on May 22, 2012 by aa

The Rydon II Sport sunglasses from Rudy Project are a stylish lightweight design that is great for cycling, running or just casual wear. Rudy Project has re-engineered their Rydon profile with a smaller eye shape for reduced geometric wraparound. Loaded with all … Continue reading →

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Americans Support Federal Funding For Biking and Walking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by aa

Ask Your Member of Congress to Protect Funding in the Transportation Bill (bikeleague.org) Senators and Representatives are meeting now to create a final transportation bill, and we need your help to protect the funds that the Senate designated for local … Continue reading →

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Bike Score arrives, analyzing the most bike-friendly cities

Posted on May 14, 2012 by aa

(GeekWire – May 14, 2012) You’ve heard of Walk Score, which assigns a ranking of 0 to 100 to homes and apartments based on how close they are to schools, transit, restaurants and more. Now, the folks behind that Seattle startup are rolling … Continue reading →

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How It’s Made – Carbon Fiber Bicycles

Posted on May 12, 2012 by aa

This is a very cool video of how a custom carbon fiber bicycle frame is made. It’s from the Science Channel and features a custom Guru frame.

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Origin-8 BB30 Adapter Kit

Posted on May 12, 2012 by aa

Brand new from Origin-8, a BB30 bottom bracket adapter that allows you to run a non-BB30 crank with a BB30 frame. With this adaptation system you reap all the benefits of having a BB30 bottom bracket without having to buy … Continue reading →

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