While the athletes are the serious, Cervelo proved once again it is worthy of the Ironman competitions. The new P5 made its debut at the Ironman Melbourne last week and it brought several riders to excellent showings including two podium positions with Rachel Joyce (current ITU Long Course Champion) and Frederik Van Lierde (winner of the 2011 Ironman Nice and Abu Dhadi) placing 2nd and 3rd respectively. The P5 also made its debut appearance in the 7km time trial stage of the Criterium International with Garmin-Barracuda’s Dave Zabriskie finishing 7th in the time trial stage.
Category: Cycling
Electric Bike Gets Turbo Treatment
Our friends at BikeRadar.com reported that Specialized has announced its new Turbo electric bike. What makes this Specialized bike so special is that it reportedly is the fastest ebike on the market, and can hit 28MPH. Continue reading Electric Bike Gets Turbo Treatment
Trek Rolls Out King’s Crown of Bicycles
There is a new Trek ready for the roads. The company has introduced its high-anticipated 2013 Domane – which is Latin for King’s Crown. This new road racing bicycling will surely handle virtually any bump in the road. Designed for the rough road conditions found in the spring classics courses, it was developed with input from Fabian Cancellara, who won the Strade Bianche aboard the Domane in its race debut, and members of the RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK team. Continue reading Trek Rolls Out King’s Crown of Bicycles
Campy Jacket
This isn’t a jacket for camping, but rather is from Campy as in Campagnolo. The Italian bicycle component and accessories maker introduced for this season a new rain jacket that combines high performance with style – like only the Italians can do. Continue reading Campy Jacket
Weekend Reading List (3.31.12) Spring Fever for Cyclist and Bovine, iHumor, Wicked Fast Riding
Ultramontane
Winter riding in South Western British Columbia. Get a glimpse of the spectacular landscape in the Pacific NW as these riders explore some local trails.
Made in America: Timbuk2 Bags
Hewlett-Packard, Mattel, and Apple Computer – what do these companies all have in common? They started in someone’s house or garage and have grown into multi-billion dollar corporations. The bag company, Timbuk2, was also started in a someone’s home, but unlike those other companies, they have chosen to keep the design and manufacturing of a number of their products close to where it all began for them in San Francisco, California. Continue reading Made in America: Timbuk2 Bags
View Nalini’s Summer 2012 Collection on Video
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Italian cycling apparel company Nalini is launching its 2012 collection via an eight-minute YouTube video. Check out what Nalini has to offer this season.
League Names Bicycle Friendly Universities
While March is known for the NCAA Basketball tournament known as March Madness, this week the League of American Bicyclists honored several universities for efforts to make for more campuses more bicycle friendly. The League named nine new universities to its elite ranks. Continue reading League Names Bicycle Friendly Universities
Mad Idea for the Kids
We don’t think of AMC’s hit series Mad Men to be exactly something that could help kids get on bikes. The TV show about the dark side of the world of advertising has characters drinking, smoking and basically leading a life that is anything but healthy. But it is a stylish show, and while life may not have to imitate art – the art of the show can do something good.
Trips for Kids looks to benefit from the sale of a one-of-a-kind, Mad Men-inspired art that will be sold through an online auction running now until April 1. And 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale will benefit Trips for Kids. The art includes a replica the hit TV show logo made entirely of vintage license plates and was created by renowned license plate artist and former HGTV host, Aaron Foster. Press release after the jump
League of Honorary Gentlemen and Gentlewomen
The League of American Bicyclists last week as part of the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. presented Leadership Awards to 13 members of the United States Congress for their strong support for healthy and active transportation options for all Americans. These include members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, who have worked to preserve popular, cost-effective programs that make bicycling safe and accessible for rural and urban residents across the nation.
“Unlike so many issues on Capitol Hill, bicycling truly transcends political party, bringing Republicans and Democrats together to protect and promote the health and safety of their constituents,” said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. “We commend our Leadership Award recipients and call on all members of Congress to follow their lead and unite around a federal transportation bill that continues investment in bicycling programs that create jobs, cut healthcare costs and save Americans money.” Full list of Leadership Award Recipients after the jump
Weekend Reading List (3.24.12): Worries of the Weak Knee, High-Alpine Freestyle, Grame Obree on Speed Record
Free Flight
From GearJunkie: High-Apline Freestyle: Red Bull Cold Rush
As big-mountain ski comps are concerned, the Red Bull Cold Rush is unique. The annual three-day event, held earlier this month at Colorado’s Silverton Mountain, mixes steep faces and high bowls with avalanche potential together with rails, ramps, and other features found in a freestyle park. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (3.24.12): Worries of the Weak Knee, High-Alpine Freestyle, Grame Obree on Speed Record
TD New York Bike Tour Sells Out
This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the TD New York Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest bicycle event in the United States. Held the first Sunday in May, this is a 42 mile ride with more than 30,000 cyclists through the five boros of New York City. However, while this year’s event has already sold out, there are still ways to take part reports the organizers from Bike New York, as either a VIP or with one of the 41 “Ride for a Reason” charity partners. Additionally, anyone who volunteers for the Tour or Bike Expo New York this year gets a guaranteed Tour entry for 2013.
2012 National Bike Challenge Announced
This week marked the official end of winter and the beginning of spring, but it also marked the announcement of the National Bike Challenge, which aims to inspire and empower millions of Americans to ride their bikes for transportation, recreation and better health. This is an initiative from the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the League of American Bicyclists, Bikes Belong and Endomondo,
The goal is to get more people riding and the challenge is simple. Sign up as an individual or as a team, log your miles, share your stories and encourage others to join you. Riders will compete for prizes and awards on the local and national level, including a Grand Prize trip through California wine country from Trek Travel. Already, organizations in 26 states have committed to participate and have started warming up for the May 1 start date. Continue reading 2012 National Bike Challenge Announced