A Day at the Solar Decathlon Testing E-Bikes
As I headed down to the Solar Decathlon at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine to demo some Electric Bikes (E-Bikes), I really didn’t know what to expect. The E-Bike Demo area was pretty low key with four brands (Cannnondale, Haibike, Felt and BH) that had demo E-Bikes available for test rides. But as the …
Sign the Petition to Stop the Use of Chip Seal on Highways Frequented by Cyclists
If you have ever ridden SoCal’s scenic Angeles Crest Highway, Mt. Baldy or Highway 39 you have undoubtedly experienced the beautiful mountain scenery and roads that we as cyclists frequently ride on to get out of the city traffic. A growing concern has occurred since Cal Trans chip sealed portions of these mountain roads which …
Interbike’s New Venue Brings New Vibe & Attendance Stats
With the 2013 edition of Interbike now in the past, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America commented today on the move to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (MBCC), show attendance and more. “General feedback and the vibe on Interbike 2013 has been very positive,” said Pat Hus, Vice President of Interbike. “We …
Report & Photos: Rally ‘Cross Opens SoCal CX Season
Hallelujah. More than 500 of Southern California’s cyclocross faithful made a pilgrimage to Los Angeles State Historic Park the last weekend of September to celebrate the spirit of the sport and worship in the house of hurt. It marked a day on the calendar that’s anticipated almost as much as Christmas: the opening of the …
Broken Ribs End Chris Horner’s Season
Vuelta a España Champion Chris Horner is effectively ending his season after breaking ribs in a high speed crash at the World Championships last Sunday. Horner, who was one of many riders involved in a huge pile-up in the first lap of the road race, broke ribs on the back side of his body and …
CicLAvia – Heart of LA Car-Free Street Celebration is Set for October 6
On Sunday, October 6, Los Angeles will celebrate its eighth CicLAvia, transforming 7.5 miles of normally congested streets into a car-free, linear park for strolling, biking, playing, and experiencing the city from a new perspective. According to CicLAvia.org, “Heart of LA returns to the streets that started it all as we explore downtown Los Angeles on bike, …
