Archive for the “bikes” category

New bike(s)

by Luke Rodgers on August 26, 2008

Picked up my first roadie ever a few weeks ago, with the eventual goal of converting it to a fixed-gear or single speed for use mainly in the winter. But the more I ride it, the more I just want (…)

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Toronto cops bust sketchy bike shop

by Luke Rodgers on July 19, 2008

Various Toronto media outlets and blogs (I Bike TO and Living for the City) are reporting that infamous Queen Street West bike “shop” “owner” Igor Kenk was busted and is in custody after some plainclothes officers observed him allegedly directing (…)

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Washington DC bike rental program — not enough critical mass?

by Luke Rodgers on April 27, 2008

According to the New York Times, Washington DC will launch a public-private partnership initiative to provide 120 rental bikes at 10 locations across the city, available for a $40/yr membership.
Good idea, but you have to wonder about the numbers. I’m (…)

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Track biking in San Fransisco

by Luke Rodgers on April 20, 2008