Robert 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).
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…]
Those crazy germans have designed a bike that completely eliminates the need for dirty chains, cranks, seat posts, seats, and silly pedals. It’s called the FLIZpedal-less bike, according to a story on TreeHugger.com.
While it’s not the most practical bike-variation I’ve seen, it has the benefit of actually working, unlike some other prototypes. I doubt it’ll catch on because, unlike on a bike, you have no gearing, but it’s still an interesting idea.
One upside is an incredibly high bottom bracket height. Wonder if they’ll ever make a mountain bike version? To see this in action follow the jump for video evidence.
As we’ve been hearing over and over lately, cycling shoes are not for walking. We don’t see to have a problem clomping around pretty much anywhere in ours, but then we rock mountain bike shoes 24-7. For those who like to get out of their road cleats during a ride two New Albany, Ohio women have a solution. Marjie Hancock and Jill Beckett-Hill invented folding flip-flops called FOOTbrakes.
FOOTbrake is uniquely designed foldable footwear about the size of a mobile phone. For the serious biker out on weekend excursions, the clunky clip on footgear is not built for time outs along the road. Now, bikers can park their bikes, shed their clip-on shoes and slip on the Footbrakes to give their feet a much needed brake.
When we leave on a ride we’re not exactly thinking about lounging around half way through, but if you’re just touring maybe packing a pair of folding flip flops is just what your soft feet need. Footbrakes retail for $24.99 and are available online. Follow the jump for the official details. [click to continue…]
Charlotte, North Carolina isn’t going to put up with any funny business during the Democratic National Convention. That’s why they’re launched a crew of bike cops (just like the one’s Tampa, Florida used for the Republican Convention), according to a story in Biz Journals.
Another Tampa innovation that promises to move to Charlotte and beyond is “fast moving packs of law enforcement on bicycles.” Tampa police chief Jane Castor says this form of policing may become a fixture in the future, and not just in Tampa, where 200 bike officers from around Florida patrolled downtown.
More cops on bikes means more cops who know what it’s like to deal with cars on the road. And that has to be good for everyone.
Apparently, Bill Becker (the inventor of Elev8 Bikes) hasn’t seen an adjustable seat post before. If he had he’d probably realize there is no reason for his overly complicated suspension cruiser bike designs. Then again, why do research when you’ve got an invention in mind. It’s the American way.
Apparently, Pacifico paid for this little reminder of how great summer riding in Downieville, California really can be. Kind of makes us wish there was more summer left.
Robert 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.
