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Barry: ‘The peloton is definitely changing’

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:21:44 +0000

Michael Barry was back in the spotlight in 2008, winning his first race since the 2005 season with a dramatic stage victory at the Tour of Missouri. He also rode to fifth in the Tour of Ireland and finished ninth in the grueling Olympic road race in Beijing.

The 32-year-old Canadian returned to form this year after struggling through a challenging 2007 campaign that was wiped out with a nasty bout of pneumonia. Though he missed out on a slot on the nine-man Tour de France squad, Barry …

Real World Guitar Hero Riding A Bicycle(Scott Beale)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:28:41 +0000

Kevin of Ft. Wayne recreated a level of Guitar Hero riding his bicycle through the neighborhood. The song is “Prisoner of Society” by The Living End with the difficulty level set to “hard”. Of course it’s possible that this is a viral video produced to promote Guitar Hero, but nonetheless it’s very creative. via Waxy This is [...] Related posts: - The US Air Guitar Championships National Finals - Cat Riding a Roomba - Graphic Equalizer Animation Using Real World Objects & People - Facebook In Real Life by Idiots of Ants - Video of Simpsons Map for Quake 3 Arena

Wheeltags rim and disc wheel covers

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:14:26 +0000

Price: $38 to $225
Sizes: 16, 38, 60mm and full disc
Web site: www.wheeltags.com

Wheeltags is a manufacturer of stylish graphics for high profile rims and disc wheels. With over a dozen (and growing) styles to choose from you can find the perfect match to make your bike just that much more unique. If Wheeltags doesn’t provide a stock design that’s perfect for you then you have the option to go the custom route for a little extra cost.

To view their design collection and more …

Bicycle anatomy 101(Gareth Branwyn)

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:25:06 +0000

This video for bike virgins runs through all of the parts and nomenclature of a 10-speed bike. The soundtrack to the video was done by bangin’ and clangin’ bike parts. It reminded me of that classic Frank Zappa appearance on The Steve Allen Show where Frank and Steve played bicycles. Bicycle Anatomy for Beginners [via Tim O'Reilly's Twitter feed] Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Bicycles | Digg this!

Bicycle Wonderland: Singing Truth to Power at Chevron(Wonder Land)

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:53:59 +0000

Michael Barry’s diary: The story of a cyclist

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:54:31 +0000

Behind the story there is always a greater story, one which is often missed.

The Tour of Lombardy unfolded in traditional fashion: a breakaway, a gauged acceleration in the peloton, the knife-stabbing attacks that seal most riders’ fate, and then, finally, the winning attack and the defeated sprints for the places of honor. The favorite won.

Moments after Cunego crossed the finish line with his arms in the air, two more riders trickled through, and then a small group sprinted to the …

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:53:35 +0000

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Yaroslav Popovych signs a two-year contract with Astana

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:22:39 +0000

Ukrainian cyclist Yaroslav Popovych has signed a two-year contract with the Astana team, which boasts seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong on its books.

The 28-year-old Popovych joined up once more with team boss Johan Bruyneel whom he rode for when at the Discovery Channel team from 2005 to 2007.

Popovych, who was considered a possible Tour de France champion following his third place overall in 2003, will next year ride alongside, among others, American Armstrong, 2007 …

Bicycle Sales Up!(The Naib)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:19:53 +0000

Bicycle production increased 3.2 percent in 2007, bringing the number of new bicycles manufactured to 130 million annually, according to Worldwatch Institute estimates published in the latest Vital Signs Update. Two-thirds of this production continues to take place in China, which has long been an industry leader. More and more cities are announcing plans to [...]

Landon-Griffith, McDonald win soupy Washington cyclocross

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:01:57 +0000

Beth Landon-Griffith (Hagens-Berman) and Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) emerged triumphant on Sunday as the Seattle Cyclocross series visited a gooey course at the Bremerton fairgrounds.

With several inches of rain in the week leading up to the race and many local rivers on flood watches, the course was already wet. Sunday began with showers that diminished as the day wore on, and as temperatures reached the low 50s the conditions created a course to test nearly every ’cross skill in the …