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Knog Blinder 1 Standard

Knog Blinder 1 Standard

The Blinder 1 represents the minimalist spectrum of Knog’s light offerings. It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed one of..

April 8, 2013 with 0 Comments

Building Bike-Friendly Cities of The Future

Our cities are changing. Slowly but surely they’re becoming better places to ride. It may not feel that way every time an impatient..

April 8, 2013 with 0 Comments

Alexander Montsenigos and the Unwinnable Argument

Any cyclist inclined to defend his right to the road is familiar with the following argument, which is offered in various formulations:..

April 7, 2013 with 0 Comments

Ramps And Pins

Fast and precise shifts are a huge part of the bicycle economy. Since the first bicycle gears shifted, tinkerers have been theorizing and..

April 6, 2013 with 0 Comments

Track Of Ages

“Encino Velodrome is like Bad News Bears,” Kieron Menzies says of the outdoor track and its place in the world of Southern..

April 5, 2013 with 1 Comment

Roland Burns

R.E.Load Bags was one of the early companies to make custom professional messenger bags and pioneered complex appliqué courier bag..

April 4, 2013 with 2 Comments
WTF, Minneapolis?

WTF, Minneapolis?

Seriously… What is wrong with some people? Click here to read the story of a cyclist getting a molotov cocktail thrown at them.

April 3, 2013 with 0 Comments

Issue #36 Publisher’s Statement

Until recently, the New York City Police Department officially referred to the cause of traffic fatalities as “accidents.” And..

April 3, 2013 with 0 Comments

Issue #36 Co-conspirators

These are some of the people who helped bring you Urban Velo #36. Check out their websites and let them know you like their work. Takuya..

April 2, 2013 with 0 Comments
Darren Mahuron Photography

Darren Mahuron Photography

The Swobo ad in the new issue is definitely one of the most visually impressive, thanks to the talents of Darren Mahuron. Check out more of..

April 1, 2013 with 0 Comments