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About Scott Spitz

Commuting, touring, kid hauling, couriering, mechanic work, sales, advocacy, fixed, free—Scott has had his hands in it all over the years.

NEOCycle 2014

NEOCycle 2014 : An Urban Cycling Festival from Aerial Agents | CLE on Vimeo. Cleveland held a rad, diverse cycling festival, which is rad..

November 28, 2014 with 0 Comments

Goldsprint Overdose

Goldsprint Overdose from GoldsprintManila on Vimeo. Manila knows how to party, throwing down a gold sprint event outside the Goldsprint..

November 27, 2014 with 0 Comments
Swrve Photo Contest

Swrve Photo Contest

The bike (and hike and climb, etc.) apparel makers at Swrve have announced an Instagram photo contest in which you can win a $100 gift..

November 26, 2014 with 0 Comments
ICNY x SPEEDVAGEN Reflective T

ICNY x SPEEDVAGEN Reflective T

Those bright kids over at ICNY have teamed up with Speedvagen to offer this limited edition reflective shirt emblazoned with the Speedvagen..

November 25, 2014 with 0 Comments

Rap Battle – NSFW

This has been around the block…but it’s good for a few more spins. Surely the creators are working on an urban version?

November 24, 2014 with 0 Comments
Pedicab Drivers Dwindling in NYC

Pedicab Drivers Dwindling in NYC

Aaah New York…always trying to find a way to get over on the tourists. According to this summary by AnimalNYC, a number of pedicabs..

November 21, 2014 with 1 Comment
Road Rage Psychology

Road Rage Psychology

I’ve always felt the argument that one rule-breaking cyclist (“You ran a red light?! Now we’re all gonna die!!”) is..

November 20, 2014 with 8 Comments

Newton Bike Shop Hostel

Newton Bike Shop “Trans Am Bicycle Trail Hostel” from Newton Bike Shop on Vimeo. The Newton Bike Shop & Hostel is located..

November 19, 2014 with 2 Comments
Bike Mechanic

Bike Mechanic

Velopress recently released a new book giving you a behind the scenes look from those who keep the peleton’s bikes rolling..

November 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Travel With Care PSA

Travel With Care PSA

Those good friends at People For Bikes have just released a nationwide PSA campaign called, Travel With Care, showing cyclists as everyday..

November 17, 2014 with 0 Comments