September 2012

In The Market For A $4K Electric Bike?

by editors on September 14, 2012

If you are, Voltage Cycles of Grass Valley, California has exactly what you’re looking for.

We set out to create an electric cycle that offers you power and performance with the right combination of form and function. Giving you the power to make it your own. Finally, an e-cycle you’ll be proud to throw a leg over. . . Powered by a 50 volt – 10Ah lithium battery and pushed by a 600 watt brushless geared rear motor. Voltage Cycles offer power and performance like no other e-cruiser on the market.

Voltage says you’ll get 34 miles a charge and 1,500 charges on the battery. If only made a couple bikes that looked more like bikes.

[Link: Voltage Cycles]

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We Love Bikes But Not This Much

by editors on September 12, 2012

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Interbike Live Online Every Morning

by editors on September 12, 2012

Interbike Logo-1Not going to make it to Las Vegas for Interbike this year? No problem. Interbike will be producing a morning show

and streaming it live every morning from the Sands Convention Center. It will be called Good Morning Interbike.

“The combination of video and Internet is undeniably powerful when promoted properly and full of exciting, relevant content,” said Pat Hus, Managing Director of Interbike. “Our team has found ways to improve Good Morning Interbike, and I think this segment will be an increasingly popular outlet for cycling consumers and industry folks to get a taste of what we’ve got going in Las Vegas.”

The show will be hosted by David Bernstein the man behind The Spokesman Cycling Roundtable Podcast, and The Fredcast. It can all be viewed here: http://www.interbike.com/live. Follow the jump for the official details. [click to continue…]

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Apparently The Trail Starts In Las Vegas

by editors on September 11, 2012


Next Wednesday night (September 19, 2012) in Las Vegas, at Interbike, the makers of Where The Trail Ends are hosting a premiere at The Palms Casio at The Pearl with an after party at Moon. This will likely be the movie premiere event of the fall season. Follow the jump for more details. [click to continue…]

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Pastors Pedaling Across New Mexico

by editors on September 10, 2012

A group of 10 pastors are riding their bikes across the State of New Mexico to promote and raise money for Bike For The Light, according to a story in the Daily Times.

The pious pedallers, hailing from different churches across the state, are departing from the Colorado-New Mexico border about 20 miles north of Aztec. . . Most of the riders are mildly experienced in cycling, some more than others. . . “A lot of us have ridden 100 miles a day … but a lot of us haven’t ridden 100 miles consecutively for several days,” Dickenson said.

Sounds like these pastors have a lot of free time on their hands. For more info, click the link.

[Link: Daily Times]

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The Bank Robber & His Getaway Bike

by editors on September 10, 2012

0908Arlington Bank RobberA bank robber in Arlington, Washington held up a Key Bank just after noon on Saturday, September 8, 2012 and then fled on his bicycle, according to a story on NWCN.com.

The suspect entered the bank, displayed a large frame pistol and demanded money, several times threatening to shoot the tellers while aiming the firearm at them. . . The suspect then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. . . Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene in a northbound direction on the bicycle immediately after the robbery.

Sadly, they didn’t say what kind of bike it was. If it wasn’t carbon, we could make a pretty good guess where the money was going.

[Link: NWCN.com]

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Arizona Cyclist Dies In LOTOJA Crash

by editors on September 10, 2012

Verhaaren FbRobert Verhaaren, a 42-year-old cyclist from Mesa, Arizona died from injuries sustained during the 30th running of the 206 mile LOTOJA Classic on Saturday, September 8, 2012, after falling from a bridge over the Snake River, according to a story in the Deseret News.

Verhaaren . . . was approximately 8 miles south of the town of Jackson [Wyoming] on Highway 89 when he crossed a bridge over the Snake River and came upon a hazard in the roadway, believed to be a pothole, according to a press release by Sheriff Jim Whalen with Teton County. . . “Verhaaren swerved to miss the hazard, over-corrected, lost control of the bicycle and crashed into the guardrail,” Whalen said. He catapulted over the guardrail and fell approximately 35 feet into the river, in water about a foot deep, Whalen said.

Our thoughts are with Verharren’s friends and especially his wife and three children. According to the story, Verharren’s brother Michael is married to BMX racer Arielle Martin (the women’s BMXer who missed the London Olympics due to injury).

[Link: Deseret News]

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The Hundreds x State Bicycle Co.

by editors on September 10, 2012

LA style councilors The Hundreds have apparently partnered with Tempe, Arizona’s State Bicycle Co. on a collab fixie. That’s about all the details we have. Follow the jump for a photo. [click to continue…]

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Santa Cruz Syndicate at 2012 DH Worlds

by editors on September 9, 2012

Amazing custom frame graphics on these Santa Cruz downhill rigs, not to mention unbelievable ride footage. Check it.

[Link via VitalMTB]

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2012 Vuelta a Espana Stage 17

by editors on September 5, 2012

Only five days left in this year’s “final grand tour.” And the finish today in stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espana didn’t disappoint anyone, apparently.

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