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Veeka Webbed Cotton Gloves

Veeka Webbed Cotton Gloves

Classic style, modern materials. These webbed gloves from Veeka look like your father’s cycling gloves, sporting a hand woven webbed..

January 17, 2014 with 0 Comments
Brendt Barbur on the Bicycle Film Festival

Brendt Barbur on the Bicycle Film Festival

Here’s a short interview with Brendt Barbur, founder of the Bicycle Film Festival, on why it all began and what he’s seen..

January 17, 2014 with 1 Comment
Stolen Rum Cargo Bike Bars

Stolen Rum Cargo Bike Bars

I’d rather see custom cargo bikes than branded mini cars rolling around an event any day. These cargo bike bars from Stolen Rum made..

January 16, 2014 with 0 Comments
Murder Of Couriers Available Online

Murder Of Couriers Available Online

The documentary film Murder Of Couriers is now available online at www.murderofcouriers.com. It’s been playing at festivals across..

January 14, 2014 with 0 Comments
Liz Dimmock Around-The-World Cyclist Interview

Liz Dimmock Around-The-World Cyclist Interview

Liz Dimmock is heading out on the road this year in an effort to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle, raising 1 million £ for charity..

January 13, 2014 with 0 Comments
Soma Tradesman Cargo Bike Review

Soma Tradesman Cargo Bike Review

It’s a certain lifestyle or business that necessitates a cargo bike, where carrying around more than most would consider possible by..

January 9, 2014 with 3 Comments
Transition Bikes Cyclocross Is Serious Business

Transition Bikes Cyclocross Is Serious Business

Steel frame, rocker dropouts, and I can’t help but love the flat bar build. Transition takes bikes seriously, racing not so much...

January 8, 2014 with 0 Comments
BFF Bikes Chicago Women’s Bike Shop

BFF Bikes Chicago Women’s Bike Shop

Even though some numbers show that women make up half of new bike purchases, there is no doubt that many shops feel like a boy’s..

January 7, 2014 with 0 Comments
Trek Bicycle Purchases Electra

Trek Bicycle Purchases Electra

Electra bikes, known for their forward pedaling position and eye-catching paint designs, has been purchased by Trek Bicycle according to..

January 6, 2014 with 1 Comment
Engin Cycles Shop Tour Gallery

Engin Cycles Shop Tour Gallery

Drew Guldalian and his Engin Cycles brand have risen to the top of the custom bicycle market over the past decade. Housed in a large garage..

January 6, 2014 with 1 Comment