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“The “fixie” (n): A fixed-gear, single-speed bike without a freewheel, used for racing at bike tracks known as velodromes. Also used by fearless bike messengers and, increasingly, dedicated commuters. The bikes may or may not include brakes and they come in a wide range of patinas: shiny Surly Steamrollers, for example, or weathered and mismatched […]

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From www.cyclingnews.com:

Publishing house Casagrande Press in Seattle, Washington, is seeking submissions for its forthcoming book, Cycling’s Greatest Misadventures. The press is looking for quality nonfiction stories about riding disasters, comical mishaps, pranks, crashes, bad judgment calls, misfortune, contest meltdowns, strange injuries, loss of wit, critical conditions, bike trips gone wrong or “non-riding episodes” that surround […]

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I made the jump into trying what track racing is all about, and I’ve got to say it’s a lot more fun than you’d think it would be (riding in circles? come on!)
The MVA offers beginning classes for all levels of rider and fitness (this was my first time on the track and on […]

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“Tolls on the Lake Washington bridges, more expensive parking, additional bicycle lanes and improved energy conservation are among the ideas being released today by the mayor’s Green Ribbon Commission for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Seattle.”
“One recommendation is to double the number of bike lanes in the city, accelerate sidewalk construction to get more people […]

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Velonews on the safety of swerving to avoid being doored.
(via cycleicious)

the data presented indicates that while striking the door can lead to serious injury, getting nailed by a passing vehicle is far more deadly, with most of the fatalities in these dooring incidents attributable to being struck by a passing vehicle. With that in mind, […]

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Bikeworks is hosting their Fourth Annual Auction this Friday, March 24, 2006 @ Gould Hall, University of Washington.
BikeWorks is a great organization that has been helping kids in the Seattle area. Here’s the scoop from their site:

Bike Works has been working for kids, bikes, and community in the Rainier Valley since 1996. Our programs […]

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Biking Bis has a report on the new East Lake Sammamish Trail.

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I was scrounging around the shed and came across this little gem in one of our storage bins. We used it once, about 4 years ago to put water sealant onto our fence.
I’ve heard of people using these things to rinse off their bikes after a fresh muddy ride, and since I had some […]

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The best way to start a cross-country bicycle trip is to pretend you’re not doing it. Convince yourself you are embarking on a series of day trips. It will do no good to anticipate the Rockies while still smelling the salt air of the Atlantic, or to think about the East if leaving from the […]

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Cycling’s defining contest, the Tour de France, is caught in all its grueling glory in this gripping documentary from Academy Award-winning director Pepe Danquart. Top riders reveal their fears, hopes and dedication as they compete in the annual event that attracts millions of fans and viewers worldwide. Amid the high drama of the race, Danquart […]

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