10 Editor’s Statement
Brad Quartuccio

12 Publisher’s Statement
Jeff Guerrero

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

22 Product Spotlight
New gear for the urban rider.

28 Alleycat Explosion
Krista Carlson
From humble Toronto bicycle courier beginnings alleycats have grown to be an inseparable part of urban cycling culture.

40 Gallery: The Bike Messengers (1992-1998)
Trevor Hughes

46 Product Reviews
Fyxation, Wyatt, Retroshift, Giro, Planet Bike, PDW and more.

62 The Cheetah: Nelson Vails
Kurt Boone
The first African-American to win an Olympic cycling medal, and “that guy” from the movie Quicksilver.

66 Denver’s ReCyclery Café
Sam Brasch
Coffee, food, bikes and beer... The perfect combination for this Rocky Mountain establishment.

70 Cycling Legalese
Brendan Kevenides, P.C.
Chicago-based injury lawyer answers your questions pertaining to bikes and the law.

74 Rim Brake Maintenance
Brad Quartuccio

78 Outro
Dyami Serna
Fixed Without Dix.