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First Bicycle Expo held in Santa Monica - Free entranceSanta Monica Bike Expo at the Santa Monica PierSaturday May 3rd – Sunday May 4th, 10am – 6pmSanta Monica Bike Expo Sponsored by Bianchi and Bike AttackDid you ever want to go to Interbike and see all the newest bike gadgets and hypes but were not allowed to go? Are you a bike lover, an avid cyclist, a commuter or someone who simply enjoys riding the bike path? Did you ever wanted to see several bike shops and manufacturers and compare their products side by side? Do you enjoy watching stunt shows? …
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On an otherwise ordinary Sunday morning, a cyclist made an unfortunate decision to cycle right through a red light and ended up colliding with a vehicle. According to Andrew Lopez; "The cyclist, identified as a Glendale man in his late 20s, was riding at a fast pace when he passed through the intersection and was struck by a motorist, according to the Glendale Police Department."After being taken to the USC Medical Center, the man was pronounced dead.Stories such as these are certainly unfortunate and sadly they are not uncommon. This is the reason why cities and authorities are promoting stre …
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While skateboarders and BMX riders coexist in some cities -- even if uneasily -- in others the situation is not so friendly. Tensions between the two groups have often led the bike enthusiasts to put up and protect recreational spots of their own, especially when they have been made to feel unwelcome at local skate parks. Fortunately, many have enjoyed great success building dirt jumps that are both: perfect for enjoying with dirt jump bikes and not likely to attract unwelcome attention. For those with access to the necessary land, making your own track can often be a great option so you can s …
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The 2014 Intense Tracer T275 Carbon is the latest release by Intense Cycles. This 160mm, 27.5' inch wheel carbon bicycle is somewhat of an update on the previous version, the 27.5 inch Tracer Alloy, but it is also more than that.Are you a fan of Intense? We'd love to hear what your thoughts on the brand are in the comment section below.The T275 Parts Intense Cycles is known for producing non assembled, complete bikes, that is just the frames and the kits. This means the independent bike shop does the assembly and the fine tuning. Consequently, this also means that each bike shop can use their …
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Biking, The Uphill Battle...Ok, the photo to the left may be a little extreme, but even the Tour de France can seem like something of a strange spectacle for those who aren't familiar with it. In most of the Tour's group stages, the racers cross the finish line not, as one might expect, staggered and individually, but more usually as part of a large group called the peloton. The race's organizers, in fact, recognize how common this will be, and award all of those who finish in this way a single time for the stage.This raises the question as to who is likely to actually win the long race. In th …
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