As I was coming back into town the other day from an invigorating ride, I came across a fellow cyclist who had been involved in an accident on her bike over the winter.
Her misfortune was due to a collision she had with a dog that chased her when she was in the vicinity of the dog owner’s property. I hope the following article by Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka will be helpful in avoiding future mishaps with our canine friends as we take to the open roads this cycling season.Â
Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears…Â More info
The seventh season of Urban Assault Ride, the largest bicycle-based adventure race series in the US, will hit the streets in 10 cities this year. Â
The Urban Assault Ride (UAR) is a funky bike scavenger hunt that involves navigating city streets, taking on unique physical challenges, and an after-party. Weekend warriors, racers, bike commuters, couples and families unite as teams of two take to the town by bike, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing.
During the ride, checkpoint challenges may include power-sliding adult big wheels, face-first slip ‘n slide action, or even jousting on BMX bikes. The challenges vary in each city, so participants never know what’s in store. Prior to the event, checkpoints are listed on the event’s website, so everyone has plenty of time to plot a course…. More info
Airing Sunday, February 8, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing another several times during the week, BMX Pro Nigel Sylvester stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.”
Nigel Sylvester is a perfect example of the American Dream. He started as a kid on a bike and now he’s a pro athlete featured on billboards around the world.
In this episode of “Firsthand,” we find Nigel taking care of business as…Â More info
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It’s one of the top two public extreme sports facilities in the state – considered by Chandler to be its “dream” bike park.
On Feb. 25, Chandler residents will have a chance to hear how it was created.
Mickey Ohland, City of Chandler-Park Development and Operations Manager, will discuss the planning and building of Espee Bike Park in a talk that will take place between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Avenue.
The park, located at 450 E. Knox Road, east of Arizona Avenue. is the place for BMX/freestyle bike riders of all ages to … More info