In this week’s news, Virginia adopts an almost-Idaho-style stop law, San Antonio launches bike sharing, NYPD apologizes to cyclist for speeding tickets, bike friendly universities announces, Yellowstone opens to cyclists, Garmin sues Bryton for patent infringement and more! In professional cycling news, results from Milan-San Remo, Volta Ciclista a Catalunya and Gent Wevelgem. More thoughts on the Radio Ban, and the UCI appeals the Alberto Contador acquittal.
In this week’s news, a driver in Brazil mows down Critical Mass cyclists, Shimano Di2 is coming to Ultegra, does cycling cause heart attacks, RaceFace goes into receivership and closes, NY bike licensing bill fails, and more. Plus, in pro cycling news, results from Tour of Qatar, Paris-Nice, and Tirreno-Adriatico, discussion of the radio ban, Alberto Contador update, Riccardo Ricco update, and more.
This week’s episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features an interview with Davide from Ciclismo Classico about The Maratona of the Dolomites, and a discussion of how to set-up your indoor trainer room.
In this week’s news, a study of traffic accidents in San Francisco indicates that cyclists are at fault in the majority of cases. Also, Top Gear Host Says Cyclists “Deserve It,” Mountain Bike Liability Bill Fails in Colorado Senate, Rahm Emanuel Talks About His Plans for Chicago Cycling, an update on the Alberto Contador case, Ricardo Ricco goes into Kidney failure after trying to use autologous blood doping, and more.
This week’s episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features a discussion of Sports Illustrated’s ‘Case Against Lance Armstrong.’ Perhaps in contrast, the show also includes information that the Spanish Cycling Federation has recommended a one year suspension for Alberto Contador as a result of his positive Clenbuterol test during the 2010 Tour de France. This will inevitably lead to the awarding of the Tour victory to Andy Schleck, formerly of Saxo Bank now with Leopard-Trek Team.
Also in this week’s show: AVG study shows that kids learn computer skills before the ability to ride a bike, tie shoes or perform other ‘life skills.’ The White Sands Missile Range will be open to cyclists for one day only, a NASA Astronaut loses a spot on shuttle mission due to bike accident, bike thieves target the Australian Open, Dallas Police replace 10-year-old’s stolen bike, Carla Swart killed in a tragic accident, and Floyd Landis retires (yawn).
Saddle up for 2011, because here comes the first FredCast Cycling Podcast of 2011! This week’s episode of The FredCast features information on upcoming screenings of Phil Keoghan’s The Ride movie, the opening of registration for Cycle Oregon 2011, and my preparations for the 2011 Maratona dles Dolimites. Lots of news this week including Eight Italian cyclists killed by an impaired driver, product recalls from Felt, Giant, FSA, Redline and Salsa, Oregon Considering Bike Trailer Ban for Under 6 Year Olds, Cycling and Health, and much more! In pro news, the 2011 season has begun and we have lots of news about races, teams and riders.
In the news this week: Eight Italian Cyclists Killed in ‘Massacre’, Driver in Vail hit-and-run Sentenced, Product Recalls from Felt, Giant, Full Speed Ahead, Redline, and Sales Cycles. Also in the news, Google Maps Bicycle Directions Now Available in Canada, Expensive Bike Ad on Online Trading Site Gumtree Lures Cyclists Into Trap, Ikea Gives Bikes to All 12,400 US Employees, Long Beach, California, Reexamining Mandatory Bicycle Registration, State Funds Used to Close the Gap in Great Allegheny Passage Trail, Oregon Considering Bike Trailer Ban for Under 6 Year Olds, Cycling and Health, and much more!
In professional cycling news, it’s time for the Santos Tour Down Under, news about Team Leopard-Trek and Radio Shack, a Spanish Mountain Biker Found Dead, Contador Investigation Keeps Passing Back and Forth, Robbie McEwen Saves Fellow Sailors, Oscar Pereiro Switches from Cycling to Soccer, and Lance Armstrong’s Twitter Alter Ego.
This is the 2010 edition of the FredCast Holiday Gift Guide. This year’s edition of the Fred’s Holiday Gift Guide includes a wide variety of products and categories including books, DVDs for Entertainment, DVDs for training, indoor trainers, power meters, cycle computers, GPS units, helmet cams, apparel, jewelry, and a variety of miscellaneous and stocking stuffer items. Listen for ideas on what to ask Santa (or your friends and family) this year, or suggest that your friends and family listen so that they know what to buy for you. The show notes include links to every product mentioned.
It’s Thanksgiving here in the U.S. and that can only mean one thing: shopping! The day after Thanksgiving has become known as Black Friday, not because of the recent release of the new Harry Potter movie, but because it is traditionally the first day of the year that retailers’ books are in the black.
Many brick-and-mortar retailers offer great discounts and deals on Black Friday, while online retailers offer their discounts on Cyber Monday (the Monday following Thanksgiving).
Our friends at JensonUSA just leaked the link to their Black Friday page showing all of the products that will be discounted. The prices shown are already low, but when you check out the site on Friday, I am told they will be even lower!
Meanwhile, JensonUSA also just leaked some amazing deals that begin now, include Black Friday, and go all the way through midnight on Cyber Monday. The deals are so good, that I just had to let you know about them. They include:
In the news this week, Vail DA Decides Not to Prosecute Hit-and-Run Driver, James Oberstar Loses Reelection Bid, Long Beach vs. Critical Mass, Easton EC90 Product Recall, Cyclists Have Fewer and Less Severe Colds, Rapha’s iPhone App, Pro Cycling News, Local Cyclists Raise Funds for Road Repairs, a 4-year-old Can Be Sued for Bike Craas, and much more!
In the news this week, Interbike does an about face and returns to Las Vegas, New York gives nearly a million dollars to Critical Mass cyclists, Boris Bikes have more than 1 million journeys, Levi’s Gran Fondo draws 9,000, CicLAvia draws 100,000, The Hive recalls brakes, pro cycling news, interesting helmet news, stolen bikes found on CraigsList, beer saves a cyclist and much more!
In this week’s episode of The FredCast, a wrap-up of Interbike 2010, a review of Bike Repair and Bike Doctor iPhone apps, and a review of the Fezzari Fore CR5 carbon road bike.
In the news this week, Alberto Contador tests positive for doping during the 2010 Tour de France, Jure Robic Dies, Jogger’s death in Texas sparks debate, UCI Road World Championship results, Maryland’s new bike buffer law, California’s new passing law, Louisville cyclists become a target, and much more!
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