With summer just around the corner, hibernating Californians can hardly resist the allure of the warm summer sun. Hibernating Californians are those who stay indoors during the harsh Southern California winters. They pile on layers of clothing, discontinue outdoor activities and wear hats and scarves when temperatures reach a treacherous 50 degrees. The hibernating folks are awakened by the warm rays that penetrate their skin and slightly toast their outer layer. The sun prompts them to dust off their surfboards, skateboards and best of all, their bicycles.
Impromptu bike rides to the beach, a neighborhood park, a local bar or a restaurant occur regularly   … More
Central London was overrun by 10,000 cyclists today, as the biggest bike protest ever seen in the capital took to the streets.
The mayoral candidates Brian Paddick and Jenny Jones, as well as Simon Hughes, the Lib Dem deputy leader, joined the ride from Hyde Park to Blackfriars, which called on the candidates in next week’s local and mayoral elections to make concrete pledges to  … More
Sea Otter’s wealth of exhibitors has turned the event into the de facto location for early-season product introductions. We’ve covered a number of the new bikes already (with more yet to come) but here’s a look at some of the components that caught our eye over the weekend.
Wheels and tires feature heavily in this first round-up, with new Dicut aluminum road clinchers and a new range of … More
Jake Padalino charged fearlessly through Class V rapids on the Green River Narrows during a recent training run for Jerry’s Baddle, an extreme biathlon featuring an intense kayak and road bike course.
Padalino, 41, of Asheville, N.C., is racing for the first time this year. With his easygoing disposition and smooth lines on the river, only his closest friends know that he himself is no stranger to … More