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Rider Interview: An American winning a professional ‘6 Days’ is quite something, but a US team to win the ‘6 Days’ of Moscow is stunning. Ryan Oelkers and Marty Nothstein did just that in 2002. Ed Hood spoke to Ryan about his historic win and his track career.The 2021/22 six day program may be heavily truncated thanks to the pandemic but we thought you might like this piece of race to nowhere, nostalgia from two decades ago. . .Cleveland, Ohio, 1949 and when Charles Bergna and Cecil Yates hoisted their bouquets over their heads little did they know that it would be more than 50 years before another US pairing would do the same thing. It was Bergnas third win…

Gear Break: Primal: Our FIRST EVER reflective kit, Brooks C17 Whatever the road, now available! The team Jumbo-Visma winter collection, G4 SALES: Ladies, renew your wardrobe, Paolo Bettini BikeandTaste testimonial and Floyds of Leadville launches new SportsCreams.Primal: Our FIRST EVER Reflective Kit!More info at: www.primalwear.comBrooks C17 – Whatever the RoadWeatherproof, colorful, and comfortable from day one, the latest trio of Cambium saddles arrive ready to inspire cycling adventures both near and far, upon any road theyre ridden. To celebrate the adventures cycling presents, Brooks have introduced three limited-edition C17 colorways informed by the hues of landscapes explored in last years Whatever the Road project.From the seaside towns along Englands eastern coast come the cool colors of the C17 Yorkshire; the…

As a longtime lover of custom bikes, PEZ fan Greg from Pennsylvania couldn’t help but get another custom rig when it came time to get a new bike, a Kelly Bedford Custom in a very sharp looking green paint job with Sram Red 22 and Mavic Cosmic wheels.Name: Greg MartiLocation: Pennsburg, Pennsylvania USBike: Kelly Bedford CustomsGroups: SRAM Red 22Wheels: Mavic Carbone 40 ElitePedals: Shimano UltegraSaddle: Ritchey ContrailWeight: 16.5lbs (7.5kgs)When did you buy it?Ordered it in September 2015 and got it December 2016What made you choose this bike? Having ridden custom frames for years, I really respect and love the work of handmade builders. With age and injury, my other frames no longer fit so I decided to get a fit…

The GCN+ streaming service offers, in addition to extensive race coverage, interesting documentaries covering cycling history, technology, personalities and two-wheeled travel adventures. The latest GCN+ video is about a three day trip riding along the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Iceland, with stunning vistas of an alien landscapeand bread baked in geothermal steam!GCN+’s filmmakers want to bring viewers to amazing places, to inspire cyclists to discover new experiences and while some of the videos have gone to noted cycling regions in Europe and Australia, some have been wilderChile, Colombia and, now, a series of three videos will be available focused on Iceland. The Rift is the second of these and features Jenny Graham, who currently holds the women’s around…

Proper Gear and Practices • A proper helmet can reduce head injuries by about 85 percent. Always wear a helmet with a label stating that it meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission standard. Select a helmet that fits snugly and sits flat on your head. Discard a helmet after it sustains a blow. Even a slight blow can affect impact absorbing foam. • Take a safety course. One organization offering courses for all ages is the League of American Bicyclists at (202) 822-1333. • Know and obey traffic regulations, signs, signals, and markings. • Ride a bicycle that “fits” your body and riding needs. Learn about the proper fit for your style of bike in our “Detailed Info About Bicycle…

This is a slow-moving bicycle safety film shot in Glendale and Burbank, California by a family-owned film production company. It encourages boys and girls to “drive their bicycles” and prepare for becoming automobile drivers by learning to practice the “rules of the road.” This film provides good views of the mid-1950s suburban Southern California landscape.

There are many brands of bicycles but below is a summary of the most popular bicycle makers with their most popular bike styles and niche. The list is arranged by popularity. Bike Maker   Bicycle Types   Main Type   Price Range   Company Info Trek   Road, Mountain, Town   Excels in Multiple Categories   $400 – $12K   Currently the most popular bicycle brand. Makes bikes in every category. Trek is the bike of choice for many pro riders in the mountain and road categories.                   Schwinn   Leisure, Family Bicycles   Cruiser   $60 – $2,500   Schwinn makes bikes in most categories but specializes in leisure bicycles. Founded…

May is National Bike Month and is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school, to save money or time, to preserve your health or the environment, to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state. Help get more people in your community out riding too! No matter where you live in the U.S., there are sure to be many bicycling-related events, including those surrounding Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day, and the first ever Bike to School Day. This year Bike to Work Week is May 14-18 and Bike to Work Day…