Today I want to address the subject of the drop bar for mountain bike use. It seems to be a ridiculous suggestion to some mountain bikers to even consider a drop bar off road, but in reality, drop bar usage off road pre-dated flat bar use off road, even in the beginning of the "modern era" of mountain biking, which I put at about 1977 or so. (Basically when Joe Breeze conjured up and made his first purpose built off road bike)

Guys were using "drop" bars off road and they worked great. When the whole "mountain bike" thing got going; however, there was a movement that rejected anything "roadie" oriented. Drop bars were most commonly associated with road racing rigs, so the whole idea of even thinking about using a drop bar off road was a totally "anti-mountain bike" thing for many folks. Some folks didn't get that message though and were thinking in a whole different manner.  read more »

In this entry I'll explain the basic options for where one can buy a bicycle in LA, share my opinions as to which are best, and I'll briefly discuss helmets, locks, and lights.

With rising gas prices and concern over auto emissions, more workers are taking to two wheels. But they must navigate an obstacle course of anarchic traffic conditions.

Matt Corwin was pedaling home from work on his usual route when he approached the University Bridge. A line of cars waited at the red light, as Corwin cruised past in the bike lane.

Hello, Los Angeles! Man, I've always wanted to say that. A warm hello from me in Copenhagen -– the World's Cycling Capital.

Where has low volume friendly advocacy gotten LA the last 2 years? Nowhere.

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It was a frigid night in late 2004 when the lights went out on a potluck dinner of frustrated bicycle enthusiasts.

Timetable for I Bike MCR 2008 see http://ibikemcr.org.uk/festival.htm If you wish to take part in any of these events please register your interest by emailing us Friday 28th March 6pm Central Library Critical Mass Bike Ride Festival Opening Party (everyone invited!!!): 8pm - 3am Cafe Saki (opp EBC, Wilmslow Road) Bands: 7 Hertz ("folk, jazz, free improv, punk and just plain odd") Al Baker ("Radical folk singer extroadinaire") One Day In Our Garden (Electronica / Folk Rock / Trip Hop), Egszsgedre (Amazing Gypsy Ska band from Leicester) DJ's from Pick Your Own and Longshot AND PICK YOUR OWN Bring your favourite record and the Pick your own Djs will play it. PLUS... Bicycle visuals, bike games, slow race. Saturday 29th March Bicycle Art Exhibition Opening 10am-6pm..  read more »