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Knog Party Coil Lock

While cable locks are far from perfect and best used as a low-security theft deterrent or as a secondary lock, they do come in handy for..

February 19, 2013 with 1 Comment

Midwest Bike Polo Regional Qualifier

The 2013 Midwest regional qualifiers of bike polo have been formally announced, scheduled for May 25-26 in Columbus OH. As competitive polo..

February 19, 2013 with 1 Comment
H Plus Son Rim Production

H Plus Son Rim Production

If you’ve ever wondered how rim are produced, check out this video showing how H Plus Son rims are extruded and machined. Interesting..

February 18, 2013 with 1 Comment
Triangle Tweed Ride

Triangle Tweed Ride

The Triangle Tweed Ride is back for second year on March 2nd in Raleigh NC. Beyond the woolen merry-making you’d expect at a tweed..

February 18, 2013 with 0 Comments

Ranggapanji – Indonesian Wheelbuilder Discusses Artistry

Indonesian builder Ranggapanji discusses his feelings about wheelbuilding in this short film. You can build you own, Wheelbuilding 101,..

February 17, 2013 with 0 Comments

Vice.com Stupor Bowl Coverage

We covered the Stupor Bowl way back in 2007, in Urban Velo #1, and the race has since grown with more and more people learning of the..

February 16, 2013
Mile High Messenger Challenge II

Mile High Messenger Challenge II

The second annual Mile High Messenger Challenge is coming up on February 23rd in Denver CO, sharing the weekend with NAHBS. Great way to..

February 16, 2013

Fear Of A Bike Planet

Fear Of A Bike Planet, The Counterattack on Automobile Supremacy. We made a run of these back in 2008, now they’re back in black with..

February 15, 2013 with 0 Comments

Asheville On Bikes 6th Annual Bike Love Party

The 6th annual Bike Love party hosted by Asheville on Bikes is coming up on February 23rd. There will be a display of the region’s..

February 15, 2013 with 0 Comments

Cyclists and Drivers Share Blame In Accidents In Minneapolis

Last month the Star Tribune reported on a recent study in Minneapolis looking into the causes of bicycle/auto traffic accidents. A new..

February 14, 2013 with 0 Comments