Mike’s Bikes is the largest independently operated bicycle shop in the US, with eight Northern California locations. Since 2007, Mike’s has leveraged their expertise with bicycles to improve life in Africa. Toward the goals of improving people’s lives through increasing their access to health care, education and market opportunities for goods and services The Mike’s Bikes Foundation was formed in 2008
Somewhere along the way I stumbled upon an article titled, What type of cyclist are you? written by Irish Coach Paddy Doran. Although the article made very good points there were a few things that got my blood boiling. Firstly, it was written about male bike racers and secondly he claimed to be a coach to Irish women bicycle racers. So what was wrong with this picture?
I asked myself why would a coach who excelled in coaching women write an article about male bicycle racers? To satisfy my curiosity, I sent him an e-mail saying “I enjoyed your article and now I would suggest you re-do the article featuring women racers! Why are we always ignored?â€Â  … Details
Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 5, 2010) – USA Cycling announced today the 2010/2011 Cyclo-cross National Calendar (CXNC).Â
This year’s series boasts eight UCI category-one events and 45 category-two competitions. All 53 events on the calendar are part of the UCI Cyclo-cross Calendar, giving the United States more internationally-sanctioned cyclo-cross races than any other nation. Belgium has the second highest number with 32 events. Click here to see the complete UCI Cyclo-cross Calendar. Â
The 2010/2011 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Calendar kicks off with the Nittany Lion Cross in Brenigsville, Pa. on September 11. ‘Cross season officially gets underway on the west coast the following weekend with Star Crossed Cyclocross in Redmond, Wash. on September 18. The U.S. season will close out on January 15 with the brand new Kingsport Cyclo-cross Cup in Kingsport, Tenn … Details
Mike’s Bikes is the largest independently operated bicycle shop in the US, with eight Northern California locations. Since 2007, Mike’s has leveraged their expertise with bicycles to improve life in Africa. Toward the goals of improving people’s lives through increasing their access to health care, education and market opportunities for goods and services The Mike’s Bikes Foundation was formed in 2008