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Entries from March 2008

News Flash: MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com Has Been SOLD

March 31st, 2008 · 19 Comments

The owners of MtnBikeRiders.com and BikeCommuters.com have recently sold the rights to all five of the sites they own to Evomo Clothing for an undisclosed amount. When asked why Moe Ramirez and RL Policar had sold out, they simply said, “It was about F#$%^ing Time! We’ve wanted to do this for so long!” “We worked [...]

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Tags: Articles · Commute · Commuter Bikes · Commuter Profiles · Events · News

KHS Whistler Sweepstakes

March 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Click here to enter the sweepstakes and make sure that you select bikecommuters.com on the ‘Where did you hear about the contest’
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Tags: News

Guest Articles are Great!

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments

As you may have noticed we’ve posted a handful of Guest Articles. From what we can see, people love em’! We have more articles coming your way this week, so if you have something to share, feel free to send us your article and photos and we’ll be glad to publish them!
Send em’ to Info(AT)BikeCommuters(DOT)Com. [...]

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Tags: Commute · Commuter Bikes · Guest Articles

Guest Article: Commuter Racing by Jack Elder of NZ

March 31st, 2008 · 23 Comments

The other night I got home from work. “Hey dear,” said my wife, “how
was your day?” “Excellent,” I replied, “I overtook three people on the
climb up the hill, and one guy made a big effort to overtake me,
couldn’t keep up the pace, and cracked. It was really great.”
Really. That was the [...]

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Tags: Articles · Commute · Commuter Bikes · Guest Articles

Fixed Gear Friday: The next frontier

March 30th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I know, I know, it’s not Friday, but I didn’t really have anything to post regarding fixed gear bikes until today. I was perusing my local CraigsList Bike ads and I found this:

And you thought that the fixie craze had peaked….
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Tags: Fixed Gear · fixed gear friday

Guest Article: My Commute by Marty Coplea

March 30th, 2008 · 5 Comments

This was written by Mr. Marty Coplea.
I left my car parked in the parking garage at my office and rode my bike home. A 25-mile commute each way that I sometimes break up by driving in and then riding home. My bike commute back into work today was a bit rough. I woke [...]

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Tags: Commute · Commuter Bikes · Guest Articles

My New, Old Bike!

March 30th, 2008 · 16 Comments

**Sorry folks, I originally posted this to say Schwinn Varsity, but I didn’t even realize that its a Continental. So I’ll be updating the rest of the article to say the correct model name…**
Check it out, I just scored on a vintage bike! It’s a Schwinn Continental! I guess this color is called, “Radiant Coppertone.”

This [...]

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Tags: Commute · Commuter Bikes · Gear

More Bilenky cargo bike goodness….

March 28th, 2008 · 6 Comments

I just got this pic from the folks at Bilenky who got the pic from the guy that does their handpainted signs. I think it looks awesome!

I really wanted a sign that felt handpainted and classic because I think it reflects my personality and images as a photographer. I’m really down to earth [...]

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Tags: Commute

Guest Article: Keen Commuter Sandal by Alan Barnard

March 27th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Alan Barnard runs Recumbent Blog…really nice photos if I may add. He sent me his review that should get commuters’ attentions.

Cycling sandals have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and for good reason: they’re comfortable, light, convenient, and walkable. I’ve been wearing Shimano sandals for the past 18 months and I [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Clothing · Commute · Commuter Bikes · Gear · Reviews

New Bike on the Block: Oso Bike

March 27th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Got an email from Shane Stock talking about his new bike company, OSO Bike…a Fixie looking bike that is on a coaster brake…for the low low price of….ready….$385!

Oh, for all you metal heads, its STEEL!
Read more about the bike HERE.
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Tags: Commuter Bikes · Gear