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For immigrant women, bikes make goals and dreams possible

For immigrant women, bikes make goals and dreams possible

From the Twin Cities Daily Planet: “I received a bike last year and it was beautiful,” Mariana (who preferred we just use her..

June 13, 2013 with 1 Comment
BIKES: Science on Two Wheels

BIKES: Science on Two Wheels

The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh will host a unique exhibit all about bicycles. Opening on June 15th, there will be a diverse..

June 9, 2013 with 0 Comments
RIP Richard Ballantine

RIP Richard Ballantine

From The Guardian: Richard Ballantine, who has died aged 72, was one of cycling’s most influential and eloquent advocates, inspiring..

June 8, 2013 with 1 Comment

Penrose Velodrome

They say that track racing is one of the most addictive types of bike racing. Over and over people say once you take a lap on the velodrome..

June 6, 2013 with 0 Comments

A Bike Shop for the Whole World

Stepping out of the lobby and into the parking lot at Kisumu International Airport, I got my first glimpse of Kenya. The sun dangled behind..

June 5, 2013 with 0 Comments
JBL Charge and Flip

JBL Charge and Flip

The JBL Charge and Flip are wireless, portable, rechargeable, Bluetooth compatible self-contained speaker systems. While technically..

June 4, 2013 with 0 Comments
Nikwax Tech Wash & TX.Direct Wash-In

Nikwax Tech Wash & TX.Direct Wash-In

Nikwax began as a one-man operation in the UK. Nick Brown simply wanted a better waterproofing product for his boots, and so he developed..

June 3, 2013 with 0 Comments

Publisher’s Statement #37

One would think that in the grand scheme of things, nothing should take precedence over self preservation. And second to that should be the..

June 2, 2013 with 0 Comments

Bern Sessions New York: Part 1 “Squid”

Bern Sessions New York: Part 1 “Squid” from Bern Unlimited on Vimeo.

June 1, 2013 with 2 Comments
Issue #37 – Available Online

Issue #37 – Available Online

Contents Include: I Love Riding in the City, Racing Red Hook Crit, Stoopidtall, Penrose Velodrome, A Bike Shop for the Whole World,..

June 1, 2013 with 0 Comments