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Xlerad Automatic Smart Bike Light

Xlerad Automatic Smart Bike Light

Anyone who has done some night pedalling is familiar with the frustration of constantly moving between light modes as conditions change and..

December 6, 2013 with 0 Comments
Philly Bandit Cross SSCXWC Hangers On Race

Philly Bandit Cross SSCXWC Hangers On Race

The Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships are this weekend in Philadelphia, with a full schedule of partying and racing. Add another..

December 4, 2013 with 0 Comments
River City Bicycles Reacharound Fender Brackets

River City Bicycles Reacharound Fender Brackets

Sometimes common problems require uncommon solutions. Many road bikes otherwise perfectly suited for all-weather riding or commuter duty..

December 4, 2013 with 0 Comments
Levi’s Type 2 Commuter Parka

Levi’s Type 2 Commuter Parka

Levi’s is sticking with and expanding their Commuter line of cycling clothing, with the pictured Type 2 Commuter Parka being a recent..

December 3, 2013 with 4 Comments

State Bicycle Co Home Alone Christmas Catalog

Home Alone was inescapable in the ’90s, one of those movies every kid of the era remembers. State Bicycle Co. pays homage to the..

December 3, 2013 with 0 Comments
Bicycle Tricks From The 1950s

Bicycle Tricks From The 1950s

Saw this one making the rounds and thought we should share. From the video description, “Harry Kramer, a 76-year-old street..

December 3, 2013 with 2 Comments
Surly Mask Country

Surly Mask Country

We can’t stop here, this is mask country.

December 2, 2013 with 0 Comments
Dirty Doubles Pump Track at Fat Tire Farm

Dirty Doubles Pump Track at Fat Tire Farm

Look out, they’re building a pump track in the Fat Tire Farm parking lot. Show up on December 7th with $5. Bikes and helmets..

November 29, 2013 with 0 Comments
31st Dirty Dozen Hill Race

31st Dirty Dozen Hill Race

The 31st annual Dirty Dozen race up Pittsburgh’s steepest hills, including Canton Ave which is recognized as the steepest street in..

November 28, 2013 with 6 Comments
Less Law – CMWC 2014 Alleycat Promo

Less Law – CMWC 2014 Alleycat Promo

The Cycle Messenger World Championships are headed to Mexico City in 2014, May 28 – June 5. Check out one of the promo videos, this..

November 27, 2013 with 0 Comments