8 Editor’s Statement
Brad Quartuccio

10 Publisher’s Statement
Jeff Guerrero

12 I Love Riding in the City
Readers share their tales of city cycling.

20 Product Spotlight
New gear for the urban rider.

24 Racing Red Hook Crit
Krista Carlson
Our reporter heads to Brooklyn to get the lowdown on the infamous urban road race.

34 Stoopidtall
Krista Carlson
At more than 14 feet tall, one bike rode high above the rest at CicLAvia.

38 Gallery: Red Bull Ride + Style
Dyami Serna

44 Product Reviews
Raleigh, Swobo, Timbuk2, Hold Fast, Knog and more.

56 A Bike Shop for the Whole World
Derek McIntire
Bikes may not be a solution for all of Africa’s problems, but they’re a good start.

64 Penrose Velodrome
Matt Harman and Kayce Shelton
Discover the real jewel of St. Louis, the Penrose Park Velodrome.

70 Anti-Seize Compound
Brad Quartuccio

72 Gear Inches
Brad Quartuccio

74 Outro
Liam Gilson
The Battle for the Midwest bike polo tournament.

The roads weren’t built for cars on Mfangano Island, Kenya. See more on page 56. Photo by Derek McIntire