| 8.23.2007 Rider Profile: Mark Lawrence |
| The promoter of the Raccoon Rally and 6 Hours of Power is a man on the move. Read More... |
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| 8.22.2007 Kingdom Trails Celebration |
| Event in East Burke, VT offers a full day of family-friendly activities to celebrate mountain biking on the Kingdom Trails. Read More... |
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| 8.21.2007 Bicycle Film Festival Rolls On |
| The 2007 Bicycle Film Festival is currently touring North America. Read More... |
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| 8.20.2007 Dirt Rag Event Schedule |
| Summer is winding down, but one look at Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule assures that there's still plenty to do. Read More... |
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| 8.17.2007 We Have a Winnah! |
| In conjunction with Diamondback, Fox Racing Shox, Rock Shox, Shimano, and Wilderness Trail Bikes, Dirt Rag's "What's Your Mission?" contest has come to an end. Read More... |
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| 8.16.2007 Pivot Cycles to Launch at Interbike |
| New company based in Tempe, AZ to feature mountain bikes designed by Chris Cocalis. Read More... |
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| 8.15.2007 Transrockies Challenge 2007 |
| The race is on! Read More... |
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| 8.14.2007 The British are Coming... Dialled Bikes. |
| UK micro-brand now available in the USA. Read More... |
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| 8.13.2007 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Dates Set |
| Custom bike show will be held at the Portland Oregon Convention Center on February 8-10, 2008. Read More... |
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| 8.10.2007 Bicycle Industry Universal Catalog |
| Bike-alog publishes massive database of bike specs on the web. Read More... |
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| 8.9.2007 World Championships MTB Team Named |
| USA Cycling announced nominees to represent the U.S. at the 2007 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Read More... |
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| 8.8.2007 Dirt Rag Event Schedule |
| The skinny on mountain bike events from coast to coast, courtesy of Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. Read More... |
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| 8.7.2007 Bikes Belong Launches New Website |
| Features online information useful to government leaders, grant seekers, bicycle advocates, and the general public. Read More... |
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| 8.6.2007 Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles |
| Forks can break causing loss of control. Read More... |
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| 8.3.2007 MTB National Calendar Standings |
| Latest standings in USA Cycling's National Cross County and Gravity Calendars, plus final standings in the Ultra-Endurance Calendar. Read More... |
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| 8.2.2007 NEMBA's Annual Land Access Raffle |
| Support NEMBA's Trail Grant Program, and possibly win some awesome prizes. Read More... |
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| 8.1.2007 24 Hour Mountain Bike National Championships |
| Stars and Stripes jerseys awarded over the weekend at 24 Hours of 9 Mile in Wausa, WI. Read More... |
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| 7.31.2007 Dirt Rag Issue #130 Stuff Preview |
| A sneak peek at the bike tests coming up in our next issue: Willits Monster X, Brodie Bruzza, Marin Rift Zone, and Diamondback Mission 3. Read More... |
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| 7.30.2007 Dirt Rag TV: NUMEN 2007 |
| Videos from the NUMEN 2007 Record Biketrial and Unicycle competition at Granny Gear's 24 Hours of Killington. Read More... |
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| 7.27.2007 Pacenti Rolls Out 650B MTB Tires |
| Pacenti Cycle Design's Neo-Moto 650B MTB tire is currently in production and will be available by mid-September. Read More... |
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| 7.26.2007 Merlin-built Jones |
| Jeff Jones contracts Merlin to build his unique titanium frames. Read More... |
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| 7.25.2007 Join Team IMBA for the 24 Hours of Moab |
| IMBA guarantees race registration to individuals who participate in fundraising program. Read More... |
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| 7.24.2007 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals Wrap Up |
| Stars and Stripes jerseys awarded over the weekend at Mount Snow, VT Read More... |
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| 7.23.2007 Dirt Rag Event Schedule |
| A look ahead at upcoming mountain bike events, courtesy of Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. Read More... |
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| 7.20.2007 Thule Recalls Hitch Mount Bike Racks |
| Thule Hitching Post Pro, Expressway and Trailblazer models recalled for safety reasons. Read More... |
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| 7.19.2007 Genuine Innovations Recalls Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps |
| Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB and Wrench Force Two Shot models recalled for safety reasons. Read More... |
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| 7.18.2007 USA Cycling MTB Nationals Underway |
| Mt. Snow hosts the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships brought to you by X-Fusion on July 17-22 in Dover, VT. Read More... |
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| 7.17.2007 Indiana BikePort Offers Bike Lockers |
| Indianapolis introduces one the most sophisticated bike parking system in the country. Read More... |
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| 7.16.2007 Colorado State Parks Opens Its First Bike Park |
| More than 300 riders celebrated the grand opening of the Corral Center Mountain Bike Park at Lory State Park. Read More... |
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| 7.13.2007 Awards to Honor Women Leaders in the Bike Industry |
| The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition is accepting nominations for two awards that honor women leaders in the bicycle industry. Read More... |
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| 7.12.2007 Marathon National Champions Crowned |
| The skinny from the USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships in Breckenridge, CO. Read More... |
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| 7.11.2007 2008 Kona Press Camp Report |
| Justin attended the 2008 Kona Press camp, held in conjunction with Crankworx Colorado. He's posted a report and photos from his trip. Read More... |
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| 7.10.2007 Mega Event Schedule |
| A look ahead at upcoming mountain bike events, courtesy of our Mega Event Schedule. Read More... |
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| 7.9.2007 Dirt Rag Headed to Pedrosfest |
| World Tour rolls into Massachusetts for three days of celebrating cycling. Read More... |
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| 7.6.2007 Great Divide Race Record Smashed |
| Jay Petervary from Jackson, WY wins the fourth annual Great Divide Race in record time. Read More... |
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| 7.5.2007 Bike Access to Continental Divide Trail Threatened |
| Forest Service draft rule would encourage land managers to kick bikes off the trail. Take action now! Read More... |
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| 7.3.2007 2008 Giant Press Camp Report |
| Three series of Giant mountain bikes have received new lightweight frame makeovers for the 2008 model year. Read More... |
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| 7.2.2007 Crankworx Colorado Kicks Off |
| Action gets underway on Thursday July 5th at Winter Park Resort. Read More... |
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| 6.29.2007 2008 Trek / Gary Fisher MTB Press Camp Gallery |
| Karl's got the scoop on some freshie new product, and the photos to prove it! Read More... |
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| 6.27.2007 IMBA Action Alerts |
| Help resore access to sweet trails in Virginia (and possibly other Nat'l Forests), and in the birthplace of mountain biking, Marin County, California. Click now – deadlnes soon! Read More... |
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| 6.27.2007 Postal Shenanigans |
| Guess what—postal rates are going up. Nothing new there, eh? But this time, big business gets to dictate how it's done, with potentially disastrous results. Read More... |
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| 6.26.2007 2008 Trek MTB Media Camp |
| Karl's in Idaho reporting on the unveiling of the Trek and Gary Fisher 2008 mountain bikes. Read More... |
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| 6.25.2007 D&Q Summer Sizzler Cancelled |
| Unauthorized construction of trails leads to event cancellation. Read More... |
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| 6.22.2007 Dirt Rag #129 Stuff Preview |
| Reviewed: the Ibis Mojo, Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon, Jamis Dakar XCR Comp and Van Dessel's Gin and Trombones. Read More... |
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| 6.21.2007 Action Alert: Roadless Area Conservation Act Need Your Support |
| Contact your congressional representative in support of the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2007. Read More... |
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| 6.20.2007 Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule |
| A look ahead at upcoming events from Dirt Rag's famous event calendar. Read More... |
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| 6.19.2007 Trek 2008 Sneak Preview |
| The Dirt Rag hot air balloon hovered over Waterloo, WI and collected exclusive spy shots of the new Trek Fuel EX. Read More... |
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| 6.18.2007 Papa's Got a Brand New Blog |
| The Dirt Rag Blog is finally alive and kicking. We vow to serve up some good and relevant content! Read More... |
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| 6.18.2007 24 Hours of Big Bear World Tour Report |
| Big Bear is the descendant of the mother of them all, the 24 Hours of Canaan. We were there. Read More... |
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| 6.15.2007 GT Press Camp—Engleberg, Switzerland |
| Maurice takes one for the team and jets to the Alps to test GT's new bikes and file this report. Read More... |
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| 6.15.2007 2007 Great Divide Race Starts Today |
| The 2,490-mile race begins on Friday June 15th. You can follow the racers' progress via a dedicated blog and podcast. Read More... |
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| 6.14.2007 Champéry World Cup Wrap Up |
| Results from the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup races, which took place last weekend in Champéry, Switzerland. Read More... |
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| 6.13.2007 Kona Expanding Garbanzo Bike Park Program |
| Kona introduces two new bikes designed specifically for park-riding groms. Read More... |
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| 6.12.2007 Demo Tour Finder |
| Summer is here and the bike demo fleets are rolling throughout the land. We'll help you track them down. Read More... |
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| 6.11.2007 DT Swiss Unveils Forks and More |
| I writing today from Champery, Switzerland, where I'm checking out the latest offerings from DT Swiss... Read More... |
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| 6.11.2007 IMBA Staff Now Blogging |
| That's right, the official IMBA staff blog is now online.
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| 6.8.2007 Gravity Tidbits |
| Snowshoe, WV hosts Full Throttle race series. Panorama Mountain Village, BC kicks off 2007 season with the Mad Trapper downhill race. Read More... |
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| 6.7.2007 Rider Profile: Shay Sanchez |
| Los Angeles bicycle activist Shay Sanchez is working to motivate and inspire people to choose bicycling as a healthy and sustainable transportation choice. Read More... |
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| 6.6.2007 Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule |
| Mountain bike event season is in full swing. Check out Dirt Rag's event schedule and find an event coming soon to a trail near you. Read More... |
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| 6.5.2007 Trips for Kids Bike Swap |
| 16th annual bike swap takes place at Infineon Cougar Mountain Classic. Read More... |
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| 6.4.2007 Dirt Rag World Tour Headed to West Virginia |
| Next stop: Granny Gear's 24 Hours of Big Bear. Read More... |
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| 6.1.2007 Jeep King of the Mountain Series Dates Announced |
| Venues in UT, CA and CO to host gravity race series, with $100,000 up for grabs. Read More... |
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| 5.31.2007 Camp Magura |
| Shannon rides new products, meets fun people and soaks in the sun at the Magura Press Camp in Sedona, AZ. Read More... |
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| 5.30.2007 Cycling's Greatest Misadventures |
| New book presents twenty-seven strange but true stories from the world of cycling. Read More... |
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| 5.29.2007 3rd Annual Tour de Brooklyn |
| Thousands of bikers expected for June 3rd ride through Brooklyn's southern neighborhoods.
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| 5.25.2007 New Photo Galleries |
| The latest Dirt Rag galleries have photos from tours of the American Bicycle Group factory and the Jack Daniels distillery. Read More... |
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| 5.24.2007 Cannondale Lefty Recall |
| Cannondale recalling any 2007 and some 2008 mountain bikes equipped with either Lefty Speed Carbon SL or Lefty Speed DLR2 forks. Read More... |
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| 5.23.2007 Product News |
| New photochromic eyewear from Ryders. Hoss introduces Gunslinger sleeveless tech T-shirt. Messenger 3/4 Pant from Portland Cyclewear. Read More... |
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| 5.22.2007 Campagnolo Bora Art Contest |
| Design the best art for Campy's Bora wheelset, and win a racing bike with Chorus groupset and Bora wheels. Read More... |
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| 5.21.2007 Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule |
| Upcoming events from Dirt Rag's massive database of mountain bike events. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2007 World Class Stage Race Coming to Pennsylvania |
| Tour of Pennsylvania will offer world's largest purse in the under-25 cycling class. Read More... |
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| 5.17.2007 Race Face 2007 Ultimate XC Challenge |
| Race Face invites you to vote for contestants who you think deserve to get a free ride in the Trans Germany and TransAlp races. Read More... |
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| 5.16.2007 MMR Camps Announces 2007 Schedule |
| Camps lead by Shaums March and Mike Jones specialize in helping mountain bikers build confidence and take their riding to the next level. Read More... |
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| 5.15.2007 National Bike to Work Week |
| It's time to ditch the car and pedal to work. Bike to Work events are planned throughout the country during the week of May 14th - 18th. Read More... |
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| 5.14.2007 Tomac is Back |
| Tomac bicycle brand re-launches with three 2008 models. Read More... |
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| 5.11.2007 Bicycle Film Festival Ready To Roll |
| New York premier kicks off 16-city tour of bicycle-themed films. Read More... |
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| 5.10.2007 Product News From BlackBottoms, FRS and Slipstreamz |
| Blackbottoms introduces reflective women's cycling shorts. New flavors for FRS powder. Slipstreamz releases the Spoiler. Read More... |
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| 5.9.2007 Ride For Mobility 2007 |
| Don Schoendorfer and Mike Bayer are riding across America to raise awareness and donations for their mission to deliver free wheelchairs to needy people around the world. Read More... |
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| 5.8.2007 Events Galore |
| The latest and greatest from Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. Read More... |
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| 5.7.2007 Ales and Trails Event to Benefit IMBA |
| NorCal's China Camp State Park to host day of rides, food, beer and kids events. Read More... |
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| 5.4.2007 World Tour Report: Dirt Sweat and Gears |
| The Dirt Rag Van rolled into Fayetteville, TN for the Dirt Sweat and Gears 12-hour race on April 28th. Read all about it. Read More... |
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| 5.3.2007 Dirt Rag Presents the 2007 'What's Your Mission?' Contest. |
| You could win a 2008 Diamondback Mission 3 and a trip to Las Vegas for the 2007 Interbike International Bike Expo. Read More... |
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| 5.2.2007 Shimano Updates Deore XT Group |
| Redesigned 2008 Shimano Deore XT group celebrates its 25th anniversary. Read More... |
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| 5.1.2007 California Access Success |
| Thanks to IMBA appeals, mountain biker retain access to Southern California National Forests. Read More... |
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| 4.30.2007 Tidbits |
| Cyclists raising money for Alzheimer's. Path Bike Shop launches race team. Bikes not Bombs hosts 20th Annual Bike-A-Thon.
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| 4.27.2007 Seminar on Mountain Biking at Ski Resorts |
| Vermont Mountain Bike Association, IMBA, Kona Bicycles, and Stowe Mountain Resort to host two-day seminar on developing resort-based mountain biking. Read More... |
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| 4.26.2007 Rider Profile: Sharp Emmons |
| Nashville resident Sharp Emmons is the owner of Swiftwick sock company and a member of Re/Max Yazoo Brew Cycling Team. Read More... |
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| 4.25.2007 Event Season Heating Up |
| Check out what's happening in the world of mountain biking—courtesy of Dirt Rag's Mega Event Schedule. Read More... |
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| 4.24.2007 New Technical MTB Trails In NYC |
| IMBA Trail Solutions and SRAM athletes create a unique urban trail project in New York City. Read More... |
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| 4.23.2007 Ride For Climate Pedals to Pittsburgh |
| Bicycle tour across the USA to raise awareness of global warming and encourage action. Read More... |
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| 4.20.2007 Last Minute World Tour Addition |
| Dirt Rag's World Tour just got back from Sea Otter. Come April 28th, the tour will head to last minute addition Dirt Sweat and Gears in Fayetteville, TN. Read More... |
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| 4.19.2007 Sea Otter Classic Report |
| Shannon returns from California with his eyes opened to an entirely new view of life. He's got pictures to prove it. Read More... |
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| 4.18.2007 Dirt Rag #128 Stuff Preview |
| We have three bikes reviewed to take you into spring. Santa Cruz's Nomad offers long travel at reasonable weight. Bianchi's Rita is a race-ready 29" singlespeed, and Novara's Fusion is a fully-dressed commuter. Read More... |
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| 4.17.2007 Great Austin to Shiner Pedal |
| GASP ride from Austin, TX to the Shiner Brewery will raise funds for Lance Armstrong Foundation. Read More... |
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| 4.13.2007 Access Success: Ohio Mountain Bikers Help Save Trails |
| Action by bikers and other trail users saved Ohio singletrack from destructive timber clearing. Read More... |
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| 4.12.2007 OurSpace |
| Yep. DIrt Rag has become a new social networking hipster. Well, not really. But we do have a MySpace page now. Read More... |
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| 4.11.2007 Marathon Monday Ride |
| Pedal the Boston Marathon course before the running race begins. Read More... |
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| 4.10.2007 Product News from Spoke Punchers, BikeCAD and LeMond |
| Custom bike caps from Spoke Punchers. New version of BikeCAD Pro now available. LeMond bikes introduces their lightest carbon road bike. Read More... |
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| 4.9.2007 Dirt Rag World Tour Headed to California |
| If it's April, it must be the Sea Otter Classic. Read More... |
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| 4.6.2007 Tidbits |
| IMBA soliciting photos for 2008 calendar. Fine Fendered Friends turns vintage bicycle fenders into works of art. Mootsapalooza 2007 set for May 26th. Read More... |
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| 4.5.2007 Looking For Something To Do? |
| Check out the list of upcoming events from Dirt Rag's Mega Event Calendar. Read More... |
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| 4.4.2007 Eastern Fat Tire Association Announces 2007 Race Schedule |
| EFTA's nine-race New England Championship Series (NECS) is new and improved for 2007; and their non-NECS race schedule features eight additional events. Read More... |
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| 4.3.2007 Valley Forge Trails Targeted for Closure |
| Help keep Valley Forge trails open. Submit comments through an easy-to-use online form by Friday, April 6th deadline. Read More... |
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| 4.2.2007 Video Tidbits |
| Bikecar documentary chronicles snowboard roadtrip made via a four-person HPV. YouTube video shows Trek boss John Burke pitching advocacy to bicycle industry leaders at Taiwan Bike Show. Read More... |
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| 3.29.2007 Call for Entries: Third Annual Boston Bike Film Festival |
| Entries now being accepted for bike-themed film festival, which is scheduled for October 19-20, 2007 at venues in and around Boston. Read More... |
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| 3.29.2007 Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles |
| Dynacraft bicycles sold exclusively at Target are being recalled due to frame failure Read More... |
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| 3.28.2007 Pedals Around the World to Host Charity Ride |
| Spring Bike Ride to raise funds for bicycle donations to the needy. Read More... |
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| 3.27.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| Fox announces "Wherever You Ride" video contest. Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort to reopen mountain bike park. NEMA is back in business. Read More... |
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| 3.26.2007 Bicycle Commuter Act Needs Your Support |
| Contact your Representative and Senators and ask them to support the Bicycle Commuter Act, which would extend the federal transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters. Read More... |
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| 3.23.2007 2007 Mid-Atlantic Super Series Schedule |
| The dates are set for the 2007 MASS, which includes XC, Short Track, Marathon and Team Relay events. Read More... |
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| 3.22.2007 Dirt Rag NAHBS '07 Gallery |
| Our photo gallery of 200+ photos from the 2007 edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show is now available for your viewing pleasure. Read More... |
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| 3.21.2007 Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships Set |
| The Firecracker 50 in Breckenridge, CO will host the USA Cycling Marathon Championships on July 4th. Read More... |
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| 3.20.2007 Product News From Polarpak, SwissBike and Hoss Technical Gear |
| Polarpak introduces pressurized hydration systems. Swissbike launches folding MTB line. Hoss expands Ponderosa shorts plus size offerings. Read More... |
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| 3.19.2007 Dirt Rag Event Schedule |
| A look ahead at upcoming mountain bike events, including the NMBS season opener in Arizona, a fat tire festival in Florida, an endurance race in Moab, Ohio's first series race of 2007, and much more. Read More... |
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| 3.16.2007 Faber's Cyclery, San Jose, CA |
| In continuous operation since 1921, this shop is a gem of a find right in downtown San Jose. Read More... |
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| 3.15.2007 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking Registration is Live |
| Online registration is now available for the May 25-27 event, which takes place at Mountain Creek Resort's Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, NJ. Read More... |
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| 3.14.2007 24 Hour National Point Series is Back |
| Granny Gear announces that its six-race point series of 24-hour races will be back for 2007. Read More... |
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| 3.13.2007 News from IMBA |
| New IMBA book presents a guide to providing great riding. 2007 Kona/IMBA Freeriding Grants are up for grabs. Read More... |
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| 3.12.2007 Great Year on the Great Divide Route |
| The 2,500 mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route will see plenty of action in 2007, including the world's longest mountain bike race and Adventure Cycling's first-ever guided ride along the route. Read More... |
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| 3.9.2007 Dirt Rag Staffing Changes |
| Browne is out. Brooks is Editor. Mominee is Operations. Steiner is in. Got it? Good. Read More... |
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| 3.8.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| Rudy Project announces new Rx offerings. Philadelphia Mountain Biking Association to hold their first "fun" raiser event. Trips for Kids National signs its 50th local chapter. Read More... |
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| 3.7.2007 Documentary Examines Marin Singletrack Access Conflict |
| The film Singletrack MINDS documents the origins of mountain biking in Marin County and the resulting trail access conflict. Read More... |
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| 3.6.2007 North American Cycle Courier Championships |
| San Francisco will host the tenth annual NACCC on May 25–28, 2007. Read More... |
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| 3.5.2007 Swobo's New Bikes |
| Former Bianchi designer Sky Yaeger designed Swobo's new Sanchez, Otis and Folsom bikes from the ground up. Read More... |
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| 3.5.2007 Framebuilder of the Year Award |
| Frameforum.net announced the first recipient of its "Framebuilder of the Year" award at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show in San Jose, CA on March 3rd, 2007. Read More... |
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| 3.2.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| Ibis enters the world of e-commerce. New website for Inglis and Retrotec bikes. 2,000 bicyclists planning to storm Georgia Capitol.
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| 3.1.2007 Dirt Rag #127 Stuff Preview |
| Here's a sneak preview of the stuff reviews slated for Dirt Rag Issue #127, including test bikes from Gary Fisher, Scott and Coconino. Read More... |
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| 2.28.2007 George Washington National Forest Plan to be Revised |
| Mountain bikers take note: the George Washington National Forest land managers are holding public meetings that will help determine the future of mountain biking on Forest lands. Read More... |
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| 2.27.2007 Dirt Rag Headed to NAHBS |
| Dirt Rag's World Tour rolls into the North American Handmade Bicycle show, which takes place in San Jose, CA on March 2nd – 4th, 2007. Read More... |
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| 2.27.2007 Dirt Rag Event Schedule |
| In this installment of Dirt Rag's 2007 mega event schedule, we've got races from coast to coast, and points in between. Not to mention bike expos in San Jose, Seattle, Minneapolis and Toronto. Read More... |
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| 2.26.2007 Microbytes: Desert Finds |
| Last weekend was spent in Arizona at Kona's 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Click to find out about a race ridden sub-$1000 29er, a new custom aluminum company hitting the streets and a sock to help reduce lower leg fatigue. Read More... |
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| 2.25.2007 World Tour Report: Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo |
| The 2007 Dirt Rag World Tour got underway on February 17 – 18th in Tucson, AZ. Jeff Guerrero delivers the story and photos from his trip to this desert paradise. Read More... |
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| 2.23.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| Wham Bam Thank You Jam is coming. 2007 Dirt Series mountain bike camps schedule announced. Dirt Rag World Tour rolls into NAHBS. Read More... |
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| 2.22.2007 2007 NMBS Update |
| The 2007 National Mountain Bike Series has updated its schedule and added new women's racing categories. Read More... |
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| 2.21.2007 SSWC07 Pre-registration Coming Soon |
| The wait is almost over for those looking to lock in a spot at the 2007 Single Speed World Championships in Aviemore, Scotland. Read More... |
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| 2.21.2007 Tech: Handlebar Diameters |
| Bar diameters vary, and can cause quite a headache when trying to dial in fit with different bar setups. Read on and save your frustration for something else. Read More... |
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| 2.20.2007 Access Alert: Central Washington |
| Important Forest Service Wilderness meeting set for February 23rd in central Washington. Read More... |
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| 2.19.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| 24 Solo world premiere set for April 13th. New Philly MTB organization moving forward. USA Cycling names 2007 Mountain Bike Development Team. Read More... |
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| 2.16.2007 Hey, F You! |
| Concerned about use of profanity in your Literature Contest entry? Here's the official word... Read More... |
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| 2.16.2007 Second Annual Tour de Beer |
| Tip a few for a good cause, and help raise money for Georgia Bikes on February 24th at Atlanta's SweetWater Brewing Company. Sample complimentary pints of microbrew, enter the raffle and dance the night away. Read More... |
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| 2.15.2007 Microbytes: Shockspital |
| Suspension and disc brakes maintenance represent a level of complexity that is beyond the reach of many home and shop wrenches. Keep up on your maintenance easily with the help of the Shockspital mail-in service. Read More... |
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| 2.14.2007 Top 10 Reasons to Visit Ray's MTB Indoor Park |
| The Dirt Rag crew makes an impromptu road trip to Cleveland for the Ray's 3Ride Pro Invitational contest. Read More... |
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| 2.13.2007 Literature Contest Deadline Announced |
| Dirt Rag announces the 6th Annual Literature Contest with prizes by Fisher Bikes. Read More... |
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| 2.12.2007 Product News From Hoss Technical Gear and Norco |
| Hoss introduces Polo Pony jersey. Norco releases the Run-Bike.
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| 2.9.2007 Microbytes: Disc Brake Alignment and the Tools to Get 'R Done |
| Proper disc brake alignment is key for quiet, consistent and powerful brakes. Click and read some about some tips and tools to get the job done. Read More... |
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| 2.8.2007 Goin' Back to Tucson Pt III |
| Dirt Rag heads to the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Read More... |
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| 2.7.2007 Niner Bikes Introduces New Model |
| The new M.C.R. 9 is a geared-only version of Niner's popular S.I.R. 9 singlespeed 29er. Same custom Reynolds 853 steel tubing, now available with gears! Read More... |
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| 2.6.2007 Tidbits |
| Doberman demos at Ray's 3Ride Pro Invitational. First ever mountain bike country club set to open. 2007 Plattekill race schedule. Read More... |
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| 2.6.2007 IMBA Seeks Development Director |
| IMBA is looking for a personable and skilled professional with proven success designing and executing a full range of philanthropic fundraising strategies. Read More... |
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| 2.5.2007 Mountain Bike Event Schedule |
| This first installment of Dirt Rag's 2007 mega event schedule gives you the line on early-season MTB events from around the country.
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| 2.2.2007 2007 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Calendar |
| UCI announces schedule for 2007 cross country, marathon, downhill and four-cross Mountain Bike World Championship series. Read More... |
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| 2.1.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| MTB pioneer John Finley Scott murdered. Dekerf is not going out of business. 2007 WVMBA race schedule announced. Read More... |
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| 1.31.2007 Microbytes: Butt-Cream, Four Flavors |
| Lubing up your chamois pre-ride is an old school practice that many neglect to practice on a regular basis. Your behind will thank you with miles of happy pedaling with any of these four soothing products. Read More... |
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| 1.30.2007 Rider Profile: Dan Wilson |
| Meet the winner of the 2006 Punk Bike Enduro, and all-around great guy, Dan Wilson. Read More... |
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| 1.29.2007 American Racers Medal at Cyclocross Worlds |
| The United States Cycling Team scores its first-ever elite cyclocross World Championship medals in Hooglede-Gits, Belgium. Read More... |
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| 1.29.2007 OrganicAthlete Elite Cycling Team |
| The world's first all-vegan elite cycling team hits the road in 2007. Read More... |
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| 1.27.2007 SSWC07 Dates Confirmed |
| Singlespeeders Unite! In Scotland! Aviemore, Scotland! In September of this year! Read More... |
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| 1.26.2007 MTB Nationals |
| USA Cycling announces qualification procedures for Mountain Bike Nationals. Read More... |
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| 1.26.2007 Yeah, We Commute |
| Dirt Rag staff commutes 467 days, over 10,000 miles in 2006. Read More... |
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| 1.25.2007 Tech: Nipple Holder |
| If you've ever built wheels, you've likely lost a nipple inside of a box-section rim. We show you how to avoid the problem, with a Dirt Bag tool that you can make from a spare spoke and a spare nipple. Read More... |
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| 1.24.2007 New Products From SealLine, Chrome and Skeese Greets |
| SealLine introduces Urban Series bags. Chrome's new merino wool riding jacket. Skeese Greets offers Valentine's Day cards for cyclists. Read More... |
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| 1.23.2007 MTB Club News |
| Grass Roots Mountain Bike Association of British Columbia now forming. Jamis Bicycles rewards New England Mountain Bike Association volunteer. Santa Barbara Trails Task Force meetings announced. Read More... |
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| 1.22.2007 Correction: Colorado Access Meeting Changed |
| The NSF has changed the date and location of the Fairplay, CO public meeting on the Pike and San Isabel (PSI) National Forests management plan. Read More... |
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| 1.22.2007 Midwest MTB Racing Series |
| Dates announced for Heartland Mountain Bike Championship Series and Dirt Lovin' Good Times Tours. Read More... |
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| 1.19.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| Legendary framebuilders to speak at Handmade Bicycle Show. 2007 Trek-VW team announced. Hoosier MTB Association dinner with Gary Fisher. Read More... |
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| 1.18.2007 Tidbits: African Style. |
| Charity mountain bike ride raises funds for Rwanda. Ayamye, a documentary about donated bikes sent to Ghana, premiers on January 26th.
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| 1.17.2007 Access Action Alert: Colorado |
| Help preserve mountain bike access to Colorado trails by attending one of these upcoming National Forest Service planning meetings. Read More... |
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| 1.17.2007 Product News from Santa Cruz and Just Soap. |
| Redesigned Heckler due in April. Pedal powered all-natural soap. Read More... |
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| 1.16.2007 USA Cycling Announces 2007 MTB National Calendars |
| USA Cycling heads in a bold new direction in 2007.
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| 1.15.2007 Philadelphia Mountain Bike Organization Forming |
| Mountain Bikers in and around southeastern Pennsylvania can now look forward to a bona fide local mountain bike organization to which they can belong AND contribute! Read More... |
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| 1.15.2007 Tech: Big Fat 29er Rims |
| Two niner riders have their wish for wide-profile rims granted by Salsa, Velocity and Kris Holm. Read More... |
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| 1.12.2007 Tidbits |
| North American Handmade Bicycle Show raffles unique bicycle. Motorola's bicycle-powered cellphone charger. USA men's Cyclocross World Championships team announced. Read More... |
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| 1.11.2007 Cycling News Roundup |
| Ray's 3Ride Pro Invitational, Klukers at X-Dance Film Festival, Cannondale bicycle recall. Read More... |
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| 1.10.2007 Product News From Intense, Nuun and SweetskinZ. |
| Intense introduces mid-season 2007 models. Nuun's Kona Cola hydrates and caffeinates. Help SweetskinZ select new tire designs.
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| 1.9.2007 Tech Tip: Cables |
| Give those cables some love, and improve your braking and shifting performance. Read More... |
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| 1.8.2007 Ride For Climate USA |
| A bicycle journey to raise awareness of global warming and encourage action. Read More... |
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| 1.5.2007 Help Adopt a Kona Africabike |
| For a few dollars, you can help provide a bicycle to health care workers in Africa. Read More... |
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| 1.4.2007 Tidbits: Cycling News and More |
| Long Beach Bike & Family Festival Weekend. National Ultra-Endurance Mountain Bike 100 Series dates. And more... Read More... |
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| 1.3.2007 Bicycle Film Festival Call For Entries |
| Seventh Annual NYC Bicycle Film Festival is accepting entries for films and videos with a strong theme or character of bicycles. Read More... |
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| 1.3.2007 Dirt Rag Offers Free Event Listings |
| Promoters: Dirt Rag wants to list your event in the magazine's event calendar. Read More... |
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| 1.2.2007 Winter Gear Roundup |
| A little help braving winter's cold and wet conditions from Nike, Drybike and Dampire. Read More... |
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| 12.29.2006 2007 National Bike Summit Set for March 14-16th |
| Bicycle advocates to meet in Washington, DC to develop national strategy for bicycling in America. Read More... |
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| 12.28.2006 A Bicycle Journey of Epic Proportions |
| Quinn Baumberger is pedaling the Americas from tip to tip, raising money for charity. Read More... |
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| 12.27.2006 Product news from Pedro's and Park Tools |
| Pedro's introduces Earth friendly lube. Park Tools' new home mechanic bench mount repair stand. Read More... |
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| 12.26.2006 "Bicycle Man" Recognized by White House |
| Moses Mathis receives Presidential awards for donating bikes to needy youths. Read More... |
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| 12.22.2006 Cyclocross Nationals Trip Report |
| Web report and photo gallery from the Dirt Rag World Tour trip to CX Nationals in Providence, RI. Read More... |
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| 12.21.2006 Dirt Rag Launches New Merch Area |
| We recently installed a new and improved online shopping system. Read More... |
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| 12.20.2006 Product News From Santa Cruz, Northwave and Intense |
| The Bullit is back. Winter MTB shoes from Northwave. Intense now making road bikes. Read More... |
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| 12.19.2006 Dirt Rag Issue #126 Sneak Preview |
| A preview of the Raleigh XXIX, Kona Paddywagon and Cannondale Rush bike reviews slated for Dirt Rag's first issue of 2007. Read More... |
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| 12.18.2006 Cyclocross National Champions Crowned |
| Katie Compton and Ryan Trebon win 2006 National Titles in Providence, RI. Read More... |
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| 12.15.2006 Filmed by Bike Calls for Entries |
| Portland's annual film festival is looking for bike-themed short films. Read More... |
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| 12.14.2006 Industry News From WTB, Gary Fisher and Clif Bar |
| WTB introduces new 29er tire, Gary Fisher announces 2007 MTB race team, and Al Gore visits Clif. Read More... |
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| 12.13.2006 Adventure Cycling Association Announces 2007 Tours |
| These folks guide some very sweet road and mountain bike tours. Read More... |
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| 12.12.2006 Dirt Rag Headed to Cyclocross Nationals |
| World Tour headed to Providence, RI for the December 15-17th event. Read More... |
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| 12.11.2006 USA Cycling Awards Trail Tune-Up Grants |
| Eight groups receive grants totaling $5000. Read More... |
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| 12.8.2006 Midnight Ridazz All City Toy Ride |
| December 8th night-ride will donate toys to Los Angeles County Department of Children Services. Read More... |
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| 12.7.2006 Dirt Rag Attends SRAM Technical University |
| Karen travels to Colorado Springs and tears into the guts of the latest SRAM, Avid and RockShox gear. Read More... |
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| 12.6.2006 Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Announces 2007 Series Dates |
| TMBRA sets dates for eight race spring series. Read More... |
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| 12.5.2006 U.S. Forest Service and IMBA California Seek Public Input |
| USFS and IMBA are co-hosting a series of public listening sessions throughout California. Read More... |
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| 12.4.2006 2006 Punk Bike Enduro Report and Photo Gallery |
| A balmy December Sunday in the mid-40s tempted 175 riders to brave the infamous Punk Bike loop in Dirt Rag's neck of the woods. Read More... |
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| 12.1.2006 Tidbits: Strange News |
| San Fernando Valley Illegal Soap Box Federation race. Nutcracker Suite played exclusively on bicycle parts. Read More... |
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| 11.30.2006 USA Cycling Announces 2007 AMBC Series |
| The 26-race AMBC series offers qualification opportunities for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships. Read More... |
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| 11.29.2006 Cycling Event Schedule |
| Outlaws—come to the 17th annual Punk Bike Enduro. The rest of yinz might find a cyclocross race more to your liking. Read More... |
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| 11.28.2006 Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park on TV |
| The MSNBC show 'Your Business' will feature Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park on December 3rd. Read More... |
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| 11.27.2006 Bikes Not Bombs Needs Help Moving |
| BNB's new space has passed inspection, and they need some help help moving in. Read More... |
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| 11.24.2006 Kid's Bike Build-A-Thon |
| Help Pittsburgh's Free Ride Bike Shop build bikes for Tree of Hope children's charity. Read More... |
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| 11.22.2006 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Gaining Momentum |
| To date 74 exhibitors have registered for the March 2nd-5th NAHBS 2007 show in San Jose.
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| 11.21.2006 Rider Profile: Eva Apelqvist |
| Eva's story "Anywhere" took second place in the 2006 Dirt Rag Literature Contest. Read More... |
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| 11.20.2006 IMBA Names Three New Epic Rides |
| Routes in British Columbia, Michigan and Florida honored with IMBA Epic designation. Read More... |
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| 11.17.2006 National Recreation Trail Application Deadline Dec. 1st |
| Applications being accepted for NRT designation, which can open the door to federal trail grants. Read More... |
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| 11.16.2006 USA Cycling Revamps National MTB Calendar |
| Major changes on tap for USA Cycling's 2007 endurance, gravity and ultra-endurance racing calendars. Read More... |
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| 11.15.2006 Cycling Event Schedule |
| Dirt Rag's mega event schedule deals the dirt on upcoming races and non-competitive events from coast to coast. Read More... |
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| 11.14.2006 Bike Pittsburgh Launches New Website |
| New site designed to improve communication with Pittsburgh's cycling public, community leaders and planning professionals. Read More... |
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| 11.13.2006 Dirt Rag Does Veloswap San Francisco |
| Impromptu World Tour stop rolls into San Francisco on November 18th. Read More... |
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| 11.11.2006 Jay Dejesus Benefit Rescheduled |
| Jump Jam fundraiser originally set for Sunday, November 12 has been moved to November 19th due to poor weather. Read More... |
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| 11.10.2006 Bicyclists Winners in Mid-term Elections |
| Vast majority of Senate and House Bike Caucus members win reelection bids. Bike-friendly Jim Oberstar is likely next chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Read More... |
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| 11.9.2006 Jay DeJesus Benefit Event |
| Fundraiser to help pay medical bills for Dirt Rag contributor Jay DeJesus is set for Sunday, November 19th in Downingtown, PA. Read More... |
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| 11.8.2006 2007 National Racing Calendar |
| USA Cycling announces a 41-event road racing calendar with a $1.5 million total purse. Read More... |
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| 11.7.2006 Bicycle Industry News |
| Hayes Bicycle Group acquires Answer Products, DT Swiss buys Pace fork business, Zinn Cycles introduces custom length titanium cranks. Read More... |
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| 11.6.2006 Indoor Velodrome Coming to Pennsylvania |
| USA's second indoor velodrome to be built in suburban Philadelphia. Read More... |
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| 11.3.2006 Bikes Not Bombs is Throwing a Party |
| Gala event on December 8th to celebrate Boston area non-profit's new digs. Read More... |
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| 11.2.2006 IMBA Job Opportunity |
| The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is looking for a full-time events coordinator. Read More... |
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| 11.1.2006 Mountain Bike and Cyclocross Event Schedule |
| The latest update from Dirt Rag's mega event schedule has everything from a Mystery Tour in sunny SoCal to a Cyclocross Festival in the Show-Me State. Read More... |
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| 10.31.2006 Ray's MTB Indoor Park Opens |
| Grand Opening weekend for the 2006-07 season is scheduled for Nov. 4-5th. Read More... |
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| 10.30.2006 TransRockies Registration Opens November 1st |
| The 2007 TransRockies field to be capped at 275 2-person teams. Read More... |
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| 10.27.2006 17th Annual Punk Bike Enduro |
| Dirt Rag is calling all two-wheeled outlaws to join the mayhem on December 3rd. Read More... |
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| 10.26.2006 Dirt Rag Issue #125 Sneak Preview |
| Dean, Trek, Dahon and Salsa bike reviews on tap for issue #125. Read More... |
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| 10.25.2006 Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Application Deadline Nov. 1st |
| Deadline approaching for 2007 visit requests. Read More... |
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| 10.24.2006 Cyclocross Nationals Set For Dec. 15-17th |
| Registration is now open for the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Providence, RI. Read More... |
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| 10.23.2006 Dirt Rag TV! |
| Our video from Interbike TV is finally here. We have six episodes of great mountain bike personalities dishing dirt with each other and with Michael Browne. Read More... |
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| 10.20.2006 Big Access Weekend in Pittsburgh |
| In the City of Pitttsburgh, mountain bikers get their time to shine with a visit from the IMBA Trail Care Crew and a host of other activities. Read More... |
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| 10.20.2006 Grant Money for Mountain Bike Trails |
| USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up grants make $5000 available. Read More... |
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| 10.19.2006 Continental Mountain Bike Championships Wrap Up |
| USA men and women score valuable points in the race for 2008 Olympic Games starting spots. Read More... |
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| 10.18.2006 Mountain Bike and Cyclocross Event Schedule |
| The latest update from Dirt Rag's mega event schedule brings you mountain bike and cyclocross events, from coast to coast. Read More... |
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| 10.17.2006 2006 Collegiate MTB Nationals |
| NCCA Championship event to be held October 20-22 in Angel Fire, NM. Read More... |
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| 10.16.2006 Choppercabras 6th Annual Halloween Ride |
| Warning: These events are dangerous! You may be injured or killed during the course of the ride or events. Read More... |
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| 10.13.2006 Floyd Landis States His Case |
| 2006 Tour de France winner has released documents to support his innocence in the alleged positive doping test of July 20, 2006. Read More... |
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| 10.12.2006 Moab Next Stop on Dirt Rag World Tour |
| Dirt Rag visits the 11th annual 24 Hours of Moab on October 14th and 15th. Read More... |
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| 10.11.2006 Rocky Mountain Road Trip Slideshow |
| Jeff Guerrero's road trip from Denver to Interbike in Las Vegas, in words and pictures. Read More... |
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| 10.10.2006 Fourth Annual Freeride Guide |
| IMBA and Kona release 16-page Freeride Guide.
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| 10.9.2006 VeloSwap Cycling and Sports Expo |
| World's largest consumer bicycle and sports expo set for October 28th in Denver, CO. Read More... |
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| 10.6.2006 USA Cycling Pro Tour Announced |
| A total of 15 elite men's events will be a part of the 2007 USA Cycling Professional Tour. Read More... |
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| 10.5.2006 USA Cycling Launches National Talent Search |
| Program seeks to identify new talent for the U.S. National Cycling Team, the 2012 Olympic Team and professional bicycle racing teams. Read More... |
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| 10.4.2006 Coming Soon: Commuting in America III |
| The third edition of Commuting in America will be published by the Transportation Research Board this fall. Read More... |
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| 10.3.2006 Mountain Bike and Cyclocross Event Schedule |
| Check out the latest update from Dirt Rag's mega event schedule, which is chock full of mountain bike and cyclocross events from cost to coast. Read More... |
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| 10.2.2006 Rider Profile: J.P. Wares |
| J.P. Wares took first place in the 2006 Dirt Rag Literature Contest with his story "Dia de los Muertos." Read More... |
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| 9.29.2006 Interbike Tradeshow Day 3 |
| Trends? Highlights? Features? Hey guys, it's day three. Read More... |
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| 9.28.2006 Interbike Tradeshow Day 2 |
| Another fun day from the floor of the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas! Read More... |
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| 9.27.2006 Interbike Tradeshow Day 1 |
| Suits. Video. Leaks and booze. Day one of Interbike is in the bag, and here's what we have to show...and say...for it. Read More... |
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| 9.26.2006 Interbike Outdoor Demo Day 2 |
| Here we are again with a report from Day 2 of the Outdoor Demo. Read More... |
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| 9.25.2006 Interbike Outdoor Demo Day 1 |
| Another year, another trip out west to Las Vegas for Interbike. We're bringing you reports each day. And here's our report from Day 1 of the Outdoor Demo. Read More... |
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| 9.25.2006 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross |
| Six race series starts Oct 7th and is expected to attract the best North America racers to compete for the series championship and an automatic spot on USA Cycling world championship team. Read More... |
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| 9.22.2006 Dirt Rag Headed to Interbike |
| The Dirt Rag Crew will be attending the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas from September 25th through 29th. Our offices will be closed during that period, but watch this space for daily Interbike reports. Read More... |
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| 9.21.2006 Mount Hood Wilderness Act Could Benefit Cyclists |
| Senate version of the Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act would maintain many boundary adjustments that accommodate access to important trails. Read More... |
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| 9.20.2006 Wisconsin Cyclocross Series Ready to Roll |
| The Wisconsin Cycling Association's 2006 Cyclocross Race Series gets underway Oct. 1st at Badger Prairie County Park near Madison. Planet Bike is announced as series title sponsor. Read More... |
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| 9.19.2006 Pedal Queens To Host Bike-A-GoGo |
| Women’s bicycle demo day and expo will take place on Nov. 11th, 2006 at the Santa Fe Community College. Read More... |
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| 9.18.2006 Dirt Rag Web Site Enhances Search Functionality |
| Thanks to the fine folks at Google, it is now possible to search every last part of Dirt Rag's site. Read More... |
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| 9.15.2006 Tyler Hamilton Faces New Doping Charges |
| The UCI alleges Hamilton involvement in "Operation Puerto." USA Cycling refers case to U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for adjudication. Read More... |
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| 9.15.2006 Klunkerz – a Film About Mountain Bikes |
| Documentary tracing the Marin County roots and global rise of mountain biking premiers Sunday, October 8th at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Read More... |
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| 9.14.2006 Mountain Bike and Cyclocross Event Schedule |
| Fall is here and the time is right for racing. Check out Dirt Rag's mega event schedule for MTB and CX events from coast to coast. Read More... |
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| 9.13.2006 MTB Masters World Championship Wrap Up |
| USA riders capture 4 world titles and 16 total medals at the UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships. Read More... |
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| 9.12.2006 Help Wanted: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew |
| The International Mountain Bicycling Association is looking to hire a full-time, professional two-person team for the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program. Read More... |
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| 9.11.2006 9.11 Remembrance |
| Shortly after the events of September 11, 2001, we reached out to the Dirt Rag readership for your thoughts on everything that had happened. Here’s another look at what you told us. Read More... |
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| 9.11.2006 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Inductees Announced |
| Induction ceremony to be be held Wednesday, September 27th, 2006 at the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. Read More... |
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| 9.8.2006 Allegheny County Mountain Bike Fest |
| The first ever Allegheny County Mountain Bike Fest offers fun rides and delivers stewardship message to Pittsburgh area bikers as well as county officials. Read More... |
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| 9.7.2006 Racers Ready for 24 Hours of Landahl |
| Meet the four Show Me Staters who'll be flying the Dirt Rag colors in Landhal, Missouri on September 16-7th, 2006. Read More... |
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| 9.6.2006 Subaru 24-Hour Champion Challenge Event Report |
| The remnants of Hurricane Ernesto made this year's event a wet, wild and windy adventure.
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| 9.5.2006 Rider Profile: Brian Keich |
| Meet the man who finished first in 2005 and second in 2006 at the Single Speed World Championships. Read More... |
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| 9.1.2006 Vermont Mountain Bike Association Partners With State |
| VMBA signs cooperative agreement with Vermont Department of Forests to become corridor manager on state lands. Read More... |
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| 8.31.2006 Precedent Threatens Backcountry Singletrack |
| Forest Service policy could close hundreds of miles of singletrack in Montana and Idaho. If left unchallenged, could set national precedent. Read More... |
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| 8.30.2006 Mountain Bike Event Schedule |
| Check out Dirt Rag's list of upcoming MTB events. There's coast to coast action over Labor Day weekend... and beyond. Read More... |
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| 8.29.2006 Interbike Tradeshow Day 3 |
| Trends? Highlights? Features? Hey guys, it's day three. Read More... |
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| 8.29.2006 Interbike Tradeshow Day 3 |
| Trends? Highlights? Features? Hey guys, it's day three. Read More... |
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| 8.29.2006 2006 UCI MTB World Championship Wrap Up |
| UCI awards gold, silver and bronze medals in Rotura, New Zealand—site of the 2006 mountain bike world championships. Read More... |
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| 8.28.2006 Rider Profile: Lukas Brinkerhoff |
| For vagabond Lukas Brinkerhoff, adventure comes in the form of a bicycle trip from Logan, UT to Santiago, Chile. Read More... |
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| 8.25.2006 Dirt Rag Issue #124 Sneak Preview |
| A first look at the three bikes wer're reviewing in our next issue: Orbea Alma 29, Giant Anthem 1 and Lenz Leviathan. Read More... |
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| 8.24.2006 Sixth Annual Crossroads Bike Festival |
| Statesville, NC event scheduled for August 26-28th, 2006 to include rides, races, swap meet, seminars and a chance to view First Flight Bicycles' collection of 300+ vintage bikes. Read More... |
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| 8.23.2006 Fun Ride With Tinker Juarez |
| 2006 Subaru 24-Hour Champion Challenge in Seven Springs, PA to feature fun ride with Tinker Juarez on Friday, September 1st. Read More... |
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| 8.22.2006 Underground Railroad Bicycle Route Maps Available |
| Adventure Cycling releases southern section of underground railroad bicycle route maps. Read More... |
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| 8.21.2006 Ohio Singletrack Threatened By Gas Company Proposal |
| Mohican State Forest and Clear Fork Gorge could be disrupted by widened pipeline corridors and acres of barren well openings. Read More... |
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| 8.18.2006 Monster Park Invitational Invades Snowshoe |
| World's top slopestyle, freeride and downhill riders visit Snowshoe Mountain, WV for August 18-20th competition. Read More... |
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| 8.17.2006 Whistler To Host Gravity Logic Forum |
| Four day event aims to train the next generation of mountain bike park trail builders, instructors and managers. Read More... |
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| 8.16.2006 Floyd Landis Saga Continues |
| Andy Rihs disbands Phonak Cycling Team due to the Floyd Landis doping case. Landis responds via open letter on his web site. Read More... |
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| 8.15.2006 Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day |
| IMBA celebrates the 3rd annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, Oct. 7th, 2006. Read More... |
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| 8.14.2006 Cycling Industry News Bits |
| Retrotec sponsors SSWC06. American Classic offers PowerTap wheels. Read More... |
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| 8.11.2006 Biking for a Good Cause |
| Charity events in Philadelphia, Ontario and Salt Lake City to benefit trails, ovarian cancer research and underprivileged kids. Read More... |
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| 8.10.2006 House Passes NorCal Wilderness Bill |
| Bike-friendly language in the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act recently passed by the House. Read More... |
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| 8.9.2006 Mountain Bike Event Schedule |
| Here's the latest from Dirt Rag's mega event schedule. Consider it motivation to pin on a number plate and give it your best shot. Read More... |
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| 8.8.2006 Reward Comes in the Form of a Pint Glass |
| Michael Browne explains why a Wilderness 101 finisher's pint glass trumps a drawer full of commemorative T-shirts. Read More... |
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| 8.7.2006 Landis Fails B Test, Vows to Fight |
| Floyd Landis's B sample urine test has confirmed the A sample's positive result. Landis's attorney is preparing the case for arbitration. Read More... |
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| 8.4.2006 Literature Contest Results In |
| Once again, the Dirt Rag Literature Contest comes to a close, with the finalists returning a resounding "Holy crap! I won?!" Read More... |
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| 8.3.2006 24 Hour National Champions Crowned |
| USA Cycling awards 24-Hour National Mountain Bike Titles at Wisconsin's 24 Hours of 9 Mile event. Read More... |
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| 8.2.2006 Pedrosfest Wrap Up |
| The Dirt Rag World Tour crew was on hand at Pedrosfest—and they captured the spirit of the event in pictures and words. Read More... |
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| 8.1.2006 IMBA is Hiring |
| The International Mountain Bicycling Association is looking for a full-time member service coordinator. Read More... |
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| 7.31.2006 Crankworx Finale |
| The nine day Crankworx festival wrapped up over the weekend in Whistler, BC. Read More... |
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| 7.31.2006 Rider Profile: Jason Hill |
| Dirt Rag gets inside the head of a man who is pedaling from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina to raise funds for homeless youths. Read More... |
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| 7.28.2006 Landis Tests Positive |
| Team Phonak notified by the UCI that Landis tested positive after stage 17 of the 2006 Tour de France. Read More... |
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| 7.28.2006 Liggett on Landis |
| Kyra Phillips interviews Phil Liggett on CNN Live From and gets his take on Landis' positive doping test result. Read More... |
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| 7.28.2006 Literature Contest Insight |
| The 2006 Dirt Rag Lit. Contest selection process, demystified. Results in soon... Read More... |
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| 7.27.2006 Pending Proposal Would Close Montana Singletrack |
| Montana forest plan revision could set a dangerous national precedent by closing hundreds of miles of singletrack to bicycles. Read More... |
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| 7.27.2006 Join Dirt Rag at Pedrosfest This Weekend |
| The Dirt Rag crew travels to Lanesboro, MA for one of the biggest and best mountain bike events of the year. Read More... |
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| 7.26.2006 USA Cycling Announces MTB Worlds Team |
| Meet the athletes who will represent the USA at the 2006 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Read More... |
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| 7.25.2006 Dirt Rag to Hit Crankworx |
| Thanita is attending the week-long Crankworx mountain bike festival in Whistler, BC and will be filing daily reports. Read More... |
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| 7.24.2006 Rider Profile: Vic Oliver |
| He and his Special Olympics partner Mark Segerman have won a gold medal, but for Vic Oliver the real prize is seeing a Special Olympic athlete riding his heart out. Read More... |
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| 7.21.2006 Cycling Industry News |
| Swobo to start making bikes. Trek hires Manitou veteran to design full-suspension bikes. Read More... |
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| 7.20.2006 Mountain Bike Event Schedule |
| Check out Dirt Rag's list of upcoming events. Then get out of the house and on your mountain bike. Read More... |
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| 7.19.2006 Dirt Rag Issue #123 Sneak Preview |
| Here's a first look at the five bikes we're reviewing in issue #123. Read More... |
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| 7.18.2006 Event Report: 6 Hours of Power |
| The Dirt Rag World Tour made an impromptu stop in Ellicottville, NY. Read More... |
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| 7.17.2006 NORBA National Mountain Bike Championships Decided in Sonoma, CA |
| Stars and stripes jerseys were awarded July 13-16th to top finishers in one-day championship races. Read More... |
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| 7.14.2006 Dirt Rag Visits British Columbia |
| Reports from the Squamish Mountain Bike Festival and the IMBA Summit and World Mountain Bike Conference. Read More... |
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| 7.13.2006 Rider Profile: Matt Marcus |
| Matt Marcus, the West Virginia IMBA representative and Blackwater Bikes shop guy, has been mountain biking since 1983 and organizing races since 1988. Read More... |
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| 7.12.2006 Cycling Statistics From The Outdoor Industry Foundation |
| An overview of the Outdoor Industry Foundation's annual study of America's participation in outdoor activities. Read More... |
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| 7.11.2006 Felt Recalls Bicycles |
| Felt Bicycles announce recall to repair mountain bicycles for brake failure. Read More... |
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| 7.10.2006 Photos From British Columbia |
| Check out Dirt Rag's new photo gallery from the Squamish Test of Metal. Read More... |
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| 7.7.2006 Pedro's Fest Next Stop on Dirt Rag World Tour |
| The 12th annual Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival will be held July 28-30, 2006, in Lanesborough, MA. Read More... |
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| 7.6.2006 Date Set for 3rd Annual North American Hand Made Bicycle Show |
| Custom frame builders set to display wares March 2-4, 2007 in San Jose, CA. Read More... |
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| 7.5.2006 This Weekend's Event Schedule |
| Make some plans to work off those extra calories from the holiday hot dogs and apple pie. Read More... |
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| 7.4.2006 Dirt Rag Web Site Upgrades Web Server |
| Slow loading Forum pages be gone! We here at Dirt Rag have finally upgraded to a dedicated, and fast, web server. Rejoice! Read More... |
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| 7.3.2006 Dirt Rag Visits Squamish Mountain Bike Festival |
| Read Thanita's report from Dirt Rag's World Tour stop in Squamish, BC. Read More... |
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| 6.29.2006 IMBA Seeks Donations to Legal Fund |
| Donations to IMBA's Legal Fund will help expand and improve IMBA's role as mountain biking's guardian. Read More... |
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| 6.28.2006 Holiday Weekend Event Schedule |
| Celebrate the Independence Day weekend by riding your bicycle at an event near you. Read More... |
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| 6.27.2006 Tomac Finds a Home in Nebraska |
| When American Bicycle Group ditched the Tomac brand, a savvy marketer from Manitou saw opportunity. Read more about Joel Smith's launch of Tomac Bicycles... Read More... |
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| 6.27.2006 Follow The Great Divide Race Online |
| Blog and Podcasts allow fans to follow the action along the 2,645 mile race route. Read More... |
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| 6.26.2006 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles |
| Consumers should stop riding bicycles with S-Works Carbon Stem with magnesium faceplate and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for free replacement faceplate. Read More... |
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| 6.23.2006 This Weekend's Cycling Event Schedule |
| Celebrating the arrival of summer with a weekend's worth of cycling events from coast to coast. Read More... |
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| 6.22.2006 Nominations Sought for Bike Industry Pioneering Woman Award |
| The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition is accepting Pioneering Woman Award nominations through July 31, 2006. Read More... |
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| 6.21.2006 Jeep King of the Mountain Series Kicks Off July 8th |
| Top gravity racers to compete for $100,000 cash purse in three-event series. Read More... |
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| 6.20.2006 Dirt Rag Hires New Staff |
| Fresh faces take over Advertising, Fulfillment and Intern duties at The Rag. Read More... |
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| 6.19.2006 Pittsburgh BikeFest Gets Underway June 23rd |
| The Steel City celebrates anything and everything related to cycling in unique 12 day festival. Read More... |
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| 6.16.2006 Rider Profile: Meredith Erlewine |
| An interview with Meredith Erlewine—who rode on the 24 Hours of Big Bear Women's Expert champion team. Read More... |
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| 6.16.2006 Trail Closures Threatened In Montana and Ontario |
| Help is needed to save mountain biker's access to trails. Read More... |
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| 6.15.2006 The 2006 Coalesce Bike Tour for Peace |
| Bike Ride from Los Angeles to Washington, DC to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament. Read More... |
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| 6.14.2006 Dirt Rag Wraps up World Tour Dates in AL and WV |
| Check out the World Tour reports and photo galleries from Dirt Rag's visits to the Bump and Grind in AL and the 24 Hours of Big Bear in WV.
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| 6.13.2006 Race Across America is Underway |
| Ultra-endurance cyclists competing in 3,052 mile race from Oceanside, CA to Atlantic City, NJ. Read More... |
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| 6.12.2006 NORBA Nationals #2 Held at Sugar Mountain, NC |
| Results from National Mountain Bike Series #2 in the hills of North Carolina. Read More... |
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| 6.12.2006 Qualification Procedures Set for Masters MTB Worlds |
| USA Cycling spells out rules for US cyclists looking to qualify for the USA team at the MTB Worlds at Sun Peaks, BC on Aug. 20th - Sept 3rd. Read More... |
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| 6.9.2006 Update on Bikepooling Regulations in New York |
| Additional details regarding proposed legislation that would regulate the pedicab industry and other multi user/passenger bicycles. Read More... |
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| 6.8.2006 24 Hours of Big Bear is Next Stop on Dirt Rag World Tour |
| Come meet the Dirt Rag crew and get free Bontrager tires when you subscribe or renew. Read More... |
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| 6.7.2006 Access Action Alert: New River Gorge National River |
| Cyclists have the opportunity to comment and influence the General Management Plan for New River Gorge National River. Read More... |
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| 6.7.2006 Dirt Rag 800 Number Temporarily Out of Service |
| Our toll free service provider went belly-up, but we'll have the line working again soon. Read More... |
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| 6.6.2006 Race Face Announces Ultimate XC Challenge II |
| Peer-judged contest to award two teams of two riders each free entry in the 2006 TransRockies Challenge. Read More... |
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| 6.5.2006 Dirt Rag Fresh News Available in RSS |
| An official RSS feed of Dirt Rag Fresh Dirt is now available for all you news junkies out there. Read More... |
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| 6.2.2006 Burn 24 Hour Challenge Photo Gallery |
| Check out Maurice's online photos from Dirt Rag's World Tour stop at the Burn 24 Hour Challenge in Wilkesboro, NC. Read More... |
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| 6.1.2006 Dirt Rag Issue #122 Sneak Preview |
| Here's a first look at the three bikes we're reviewing in issue #122. Read More... |
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| 5.31.2006 Dirt Rag World Tour Headed to Alabama |
| Join us June 4th at the 12th Annual BUMP and Grind mountain bike race in Pelham, AL. Read More... |
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| 5.30.2006 Stolen Adaptive Bikes Replaced in Berkeley, CA |
| Generous donations allow the Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program to replace adaptive bikes for disabled kids.
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| 5.26.2006 Cycling Industry News from Granny Gear, Rudy Project and Plattekill Mountain. |
| Thrills, chills and downhills from the world of cycling. Read More... |
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| 5.25.2006 Deadline Extended for Phone Calls to Save RTCA Program |
| Mountain bikers have a final chance to call their U.S. Senators regarding the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program. Read More... |
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| 5.25.2006 Bikepooling Regulated in New York |
| The party could be over for pedicabs and Super Bikes. Read More... |
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| 5.24.2006 Share The Road License Plates Coming to Georgia |
| Funds from special plates to benefit cyclist programs throughout Georgia. Read More... |
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| 5.23.2006 Help IMBA Save RTCA Program |
| IMBA asks mountain bikers to call to their U.S. Senators to ask them to support the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program. Read More... |
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| 5.22.2006 Spot Brand Moving to Colorado Under New Ownership |
| Manufacturer of singlespeed bicycles, components and cycling clothing, will be operating under new ownership and relocating its world headquarters to Golden, CO. Read More... |
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| 5.21.2006 Shimano Front Quick Release Recall |
| Shimano issues voluntary recall in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read More... |
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| 5.19.2006 Heinz Stucke's Bike Stolen After 335,000 Miles |
| The bike does not have much street value, but its sentimental value is worth its 56-pound weight in gold. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2006 President of Fuji Bikes Races Car and Train to Work |
| What happens when a bicyclist, a car, and a train race through rush hour traffic? You may be surprised. Read More... |
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| 5.17.2006 IMBA Seeks Applicants for Board of Directors |
| IMBA seeks board members with skills in: policy, finance, programs, marketing/promotion and/or personnel. Read More... |
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| 5.16.2006 Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces a voluntary recall of Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers. Read More... |
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| 5.15.2006 Keyesville Classic Draws Vintage Bikes for Retro Racing |
| Twenty-plus-year-old steeds were raced hard and hung out to dry in downhill and cross country events. Read More... |
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| 5.12.2006 T-Shirts for Words |
| Submit your entries to Rider's Write in this edition of "Junk in My Trunk." You might get yourself a pile of new (and slightly used) T-shirts. Read More... |
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| 5.12.2006 Dirt Rag Donates Cash to Advocacy |
| Affiliate program gives cash back to organizations that refer subscriptions to Dirt Rag. Read More... |
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| 5.12.2006 Mountain Bike Nationals Relocated to Sonoma, CA |
| Record snowfall at Mammoth Mountain forces relocation and rescheduling of MTB National Championships. Read More... |
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| 5.11.2006 Bikes Belong Awards $10,000 to Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists |
| Grant to help build a network of beginner, intermediate, and advanced mountain bike trails in Cunningham Park, in the New York City borough of Queens. Read More... |
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| 5.10.2006 El Moro Poker Ride to Benefit SHARE MTB Club |
| Poker Ride at El Moro Canyon, Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, CA to benefit the mountain bike trail assistance program at El Moro, Whiting Ranch, and Aliso/Woods Canyon. Read More... |
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| 5.9.2006 Dirt Rag Online Featured Artist: Olivia Edith |
| Fueled by tiny spirulina almond nuggets and power vegetable juice, Olivia Edith is committed to rocking the boat one little paint brush stroke at a time. Read More... |
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| 5.8.2006 Boston Bike Film Festival Calls for Entries |
| Organizers accepting entries for October 20-22, 2006 bike-themed film festival. Read More... |
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| 5.5.2006 Trek Anthem C Helmet Recall |
| Trek announces a voluntary recall of the Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD bicycle helmets. Read More... |
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| 5.5.2006 Industry News |
| Grant 'Chopper' Fielder joins Kona Clump, Scroll I.D. could be a lifesaver, Speedgoat's $7,000 Moots bicycle raffle to benefit the Breast Cancer Fund. Read More... |
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| 5.4.2006 2007 Shimano XTR—Phase II |
| The latest information on Shimano's newest brakes, brake levers & rotors. Read More... |
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| 5.3.2006 Tidbits |
| Mountain Biker's Guide to West Virginia, Virginia IMBA Mountain Bike Festival and another clever alternative use for municipal parking lots. Read More... |
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| 5.2.2006 SSWC06 Update |
| The organizers of the Single Speed World Championships 2006 announce details on the event which is schedled for August 18–20 in Stockholm, Sweden. Read More... |
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| 5.1.2006 Dirt Rag is Hiring |
| Dirt Rag is looking for someone to head the Advertising Sales department. Read More... |
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| 4.28.2006 The PARK(ing) Project |
| They may have "paved paradise and put up a parking lot," but some creative minds are turning the tables. Read More... |
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| 4.27.2006 Tidbits |
| Avid introduces Juicy Ultimate brake, Bicycle Commuter Benefits bill introduced in US Senate, Greenbriar Challenge AMBC Race needs no introduction. Read More... |
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| 4.26.2006 Fantasy Island Trail News |
| Arizona legislature passes non-binding resolution that would spare Tucson's Fantasy Island trail system from developers' bulldozers. Read More... |
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| 4.25.2006 24 Hours of Temecula Report |
| Terri Wahlberg crowned Women's Solo champion. Nat Ross breaks total lap record in Men's Solo category. Read More... |
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| 4.24.2006 Fruita & Grand Junction Trails Threatened |
| IMBA needs your immediate help to protect Fruita and Grand Junction mountain bike trails. Read More... |
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| 4.24.2006 2006 Bike Demo Tours |
| Ride it before you buy it. Here's the poop on bike demo events from Santa Cruz, Kona, Trek, Gary Fisher, Rocky Mountain, Haro and Moots. Read More... |
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| 4.21.2006 Tidbits |
| Spy cam photo of Boomerang bike, fixed-gear ride across America, organic energy gel from Clif, Blessing of the Bicycles in Los Angeles, and Jonathan "I'm bent" Dietch's home movies.
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| 4.20.2006 Sooke, BC Scores New Bike Park |
| Sooke, BC Parks and Recreation Commission has approved a budget and set aside land for a bike skills park. Read More... |
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| 4.19.2006 Fallen Rider Fund |
| Mountain bike ride to benefit injured cyclist Mark Taylor set for May 7th in Jim Thorpe, PA. Read More... |
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| 4.18.2006 Rider Profile: Rob Adair |
| With a knack for designing sweet trails and building bridges, Rob Adair puts his position as NEMBA's White Mountains Chapter president to good use. Read More... |
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| 4.17.2006 Dirt Rag Adds Events Forum |
| The new Events category allows Forum users to tell the world about an upcoming event, look for a team, recruit teammates, post an event report, and more... Read More... |
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| 4.14.2006 Sea Otter Report |
| Michael Browne prowled the muddy Sea Otter venue with his notebook and digital camera. He uncovered many surprises and filed this photo-journal report. Read More... |
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| 4.13.2006 Kent Eriksen Launches New Company |
| Moots Cycles founder Kent Eriksen starts a new company to produce his own signature line of custom bicycles. Read More... |
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| 4.13.2006 The 2006 Literature Contest |
| It's our annual effort to recognize and reward writers who possess the ability to deliver fine prose with a cycling bent and a unique narrative style. Read More... |
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| 4.12.2006 24 Hour Race National Point Series |
| Granny Gear Productions announces inaugural 24 Hour National Point Series with Dirt Rag as media sponsor. Read More... |
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| 4.10.2006 Post-Consumer Race |
| All across America old landfills are being turned into new parks as rural backwaters are transformed into prime real estate by the forces of urban sprawl. Read More... |
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| 4.7.2006 Salsa's Sea Otter Surprise |
| Salsa Cycles unveils limited edition El Mariachi 29" singlespeed frame, fork and stem at the Sea Otter. All steel, all the time. Read More... |
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| 4.6.2006 Dirt Rag FC Dis-United Season Ends |
| It was a fun season for Dirt Rag's first sponsored soccer team, and they made it to the semi-finals. But a lack of subs ended their fun. Read More... |
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| 4.6.2006 The Specialty Files: Paul Thomasburg |
| Paul is still riding his a one-of-a-kind mountain bike frame built for him in 1980 by Kimo Tanaka. Read More... |
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| 4.5.2006 Insider Guide to the Sea Otter |
| Dirt Rag editor Michael Browne is in California digging up the dirt on what's really going down at this week's big event in Monterey, CA. Read More... |
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| 4.4.2006 Q&A With Featured Artist Jerry Hazard |
| After a ten year stretch as a graffiti artist, Jerry picked up his first camera, and in 2000 had his first solo show. His self-portrait is featured on the cover of Dirt Rag #120. Read More... |
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| 4.3.2006 2007 Shimano XTR Introduction |
| Shimano gives its flagship mountain group a serious make-over for the 2007 model year. Read More... |
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| 3.31.2006 Walking Away From the International Standard |
| The makers of brake calipers and suspension forks are shifting gradually toward post mount systems. Read More... |
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| 3.30.2006 Rider Profile: Shay Strong |
| This week we profile Shay Strong—rider, student and artist from Austin, TX. Read about her favorite trails, her PhD studies and her online art studio. Read More... |
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| 3.29.2006 The National MTB Ultra Endurance Series |
| Six ultra distance mountain bike races join forces to create a national series for endurance athletes. Read More... |
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| 3.28.2006 World Tour Photo Gallery |
| We've posted fresh photos from the Dirt Rag World Tour stops in Reddick, FL and Toronto, ON. Read More... |
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| 3.27.2006 IMBA MTB Summit at the Sea Otter Classic |
| IMBA's MTB Summit at the Sea Otter Bicycle Classic will be a powerful forum for strategizing about issues affecting California trails. Read More... |
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| 3.24.2006 Filmed by Bike |
| Festival of bike-themed movies scheduled for April 14th benefits the Multnomah County Bike Fair in Portland, OR. Read More... |
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| 3.23.2006 Industry News |
| We get a lot of press releases. Some of them actually have useful and interesting information. Occasionally we share nuggets from those deemed worthy. Read More... |
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| 3.22.2006 Tidbits |
| Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray, crazy guy on a bike, and page de brake obscura. Read More... |
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| 3.21.2006 The B.I.K.E. Movie |
| Documentary film takes a look inside the Tall Bike sub-culture by getting up close and personal with the Black Label club's New York chapter. Read More... |
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| 3.20.2006 Access Update |
| New user-friendly trails policy in California State Parks, IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference special offer, contributors sought for new IMBA book, and more... Read More... |
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| 3.17.2006 Dirt Rag World Tour Rocks On |
| We rocked Reddick and tore up Toronto. Next up: we're cruising to California to see the Otter, goo goo g'joob. Read More... |
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| 3.16.2006 Tidbits |
| Ted Wojcik meets full suspension, face meets car bumper, and bicyclists face discrimination. Read More... |
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| 3.15.2006 Picture This |
| If you haven't visited the Dirt Rag Gallery lately, check out this highlight tour and see what you've been missing. Read More... |
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| 3.14.2006 Spring is Coming! |
| What better way to celebrate the coming season than to participate in a cycling event near you? Read More... |
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| 3.13.2006 The Ride of Silence |
| Memorial ride in Dallas grows into international movement. Read More... |
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| 3.10.2006 Access Alert—Santa Barbara |
| Proposal before the city of Santa Barbara threatens mountain bike access. Read More... |
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| 3.9.2006 These Tidbits Are Da Bomb |
| Charges dropped in "this bike is not really a pipe bomb" case, bike touring on railroad tracks, and a charity ride in Hawaii. Read More... |
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| 3.8.2006 A Gathering of Artisans |
| Rolling works of art were on display at The North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Read More... |
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| 3.7.2006 The Singletrack to Beijing |
| USA Cycling steps up with cold hard cash to support America's 2008 Olympic mountain bike effort. Read More... |
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| 3.6.2006 Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Schedule |
| The program that has taught sustainable trailbuilding techniques to more than 50,000 people begins its 10th year. Read More... |
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| 3.3.2006 Dirt Rag #120 Sneak Preview |
| Here's a little inside skinny on the three bikes we're reviewing in issue #120. Read More... |
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| 3.2.2006 The Bike Wasn’t a Pipe Bomb |
| A sticker for the band "This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb" recently created quite a ruckus on the campus of Ohio University. Read More... |
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| 3.2.2006 Spirit to the People |
| The actual event known as Mountain Bike Weekend in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is officially gone. But the spirit of MBW will live on. Read More... |
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| 3.1.2006 Tech Tip 34-A: How to extract a stuck bearing race from a sealed bearing hub. |
| Brad and Karen extract a bearing race stuck in the hub shell in a rather unique way. Read More... |
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| 2.28.2006 World Tour Has Begun! |
| It's official! The 2006 Dirt Rag World Tour has begun with the 12 Hours of Razorback in Reddick, FL. Read More... |
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| 2.28.2006 New Dirt Rag Merch – Works of Art |
| There's two more garments in the Dirt Rag Merch arsenal for you, and they both sport some kickin' embriodery. Read More... |
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| 2.27.2006 Clunker Classic World Championships |
| This is an annual gathering of like-minded idiots, sorry I mean athletes, who choose to enjoy an afternoon cycle together. Read More... |
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| 2.24.2006 Tidbits |
| Rumble Thru The Bronx III, former Olympian turns messenger and the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Read More... |
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| 2.23.2006 Just Say No To Mud |
| Frozen is good, hardpack is good...but mud is bad. Read More... |
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| 2.22.2006 USAC MTB National Championships |
| USA Cycling announces details on the 2006 National Mountain Bike Championships. Read More... |
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| 2.21.2006 Toronto International Bike Show |
| Canada's largest city is the next stop on the 2006 Dirt Rag World Tour. Read More... |
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| 2.20.2006 There's No Place Like Dome |
| Whistler's Summer Gravity Freeride mountain bike campers get to experience the great indoors. Read More... |
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| 2.17.2006 Tidbits |
| USA Cycling's first ever State Singlespeed Championship—and industry news from Marin, Kona, Stokemonkey, Litespeed, Chris King and Haro. Read More... |
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| 2.16.2006 Alabama Arise! |
| Activists fighting to allow a portion of state gasoline tax dollars to be used to fund public transit. Read More... |
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| 2.15.2006 No Stain, No Gain. |
| The full truth about the upcoming Singlespeed World Championships in Stockholm, Sweden 2006. Read More... |
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| 2.14.2006 Greenfield For Senate |
| Musician, cyclist and Dirt Rag reader Steve Greenfield challenges Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate race. Read More... |
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| 2.13.2006 The Specialty Files |
| High Ti Cycles—Mowee Wowee Read More... |
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| 2.10.2006 Ohio Mountain Bike Championship Series |
| OMBC announces their 2006 XC race series dates. Read More... |
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| 2.10.2006 Dirt Rag Featured Artist: Melissa Dehner |
| Citing pastimes which include mountain biking, spending time her dog and sharing pints of Guinness with friends, Melissa is our kind of people. Read More... |
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| 2.9.2006 Racer X Signs With ABC Corp. Cycling Team |
| It's time for the annual race team roster roundup. Read More... |
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| 2.8.2006 Shower Power |
| A simple, yet brilliant, idea for cleaning dirty bikes and riders. Read More... |
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| 2.7.2006 Bicycles Without Borders |
| Distributing bicycles to needy families throughout the Americas. Read More... |
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| 2.6.2006 Stolen Bike Registry |
| Free online resource and email watch list for stolen bikes. Read More... |
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| 2.3.2006 IMBA Update: February 2006 |
| In the news: National Parks pilot program, urban freeriding study, Irish rider rally, trail-related lawsuits, and more... Read More... |
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| 2.2.2006 Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame Photo Gallery |
| Dan Monaco visits The Hall and shares his photos. Read More... |
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| 2.1.2006 International Bicycle Fund |
| A non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization promoting sustainable transportation and international understanding. Read More... |
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| 1.31.2006 Wide World of Tidbits |
| Spanning the globe to bring you African bicycling connections, and a remotely connected Virginia band. Read More... |
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| 1.30.2006 Trips For Kids |
| Opening the world of cycling to at risk youth through mountain bike rides. Read More... |
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| 1.27.2006 Sustainable Energy In Motion Bicycle Tour |
| You are invited to join a traveling community of cyclists with a shared vision of building a better world. Read More... |
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| 1.26.2006 Safeguard Your State's RTP Money |
| Recent Congressional actions threaten Recreational Trails Program funding. Find out what you can do to safeguard your state's funding. Read More... |
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| 1.25.2006 WVMBA 2006 Race Schedule |
| The dates are set for mountain bike racing in the Mountain State. Read More... |
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| 1.24.2006 2006 Mid-Atlantic Super Series |
| Race season begins in three short months for Mid-Atlantic mountain bikers. Read More... |
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| 1.23.2006 Pittsburgh Prime Time |
| It's more than a feeling: Pittsburgh's going to the Super Bowl. Read More... |
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| 1.20.2006 Friday Frivolity |
| SCUL: Operation Superposi—The Chronicles of a Bicycle Chopper Gang. Read More... |
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| 1.19.2006 24 Hour National MTB Championships |
| Scheduled for July 29-30, the 24 Hours of 9 Mile event will determine the 2006 National Champions Read More... |
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| 1.18.2006 Tidbits: News and Much More |
| This week: Run for Stupidity, Mas O Menos 100K, Bicycle Film Festival, and the Amgen Tour of California. Read More... |
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| 1.17.2006 U.S. Cyclocross World's Team Announced |
| The announcement of the five-man contingent completes the 20-rider roster that will compete against the world's best cyclocross athletes for the title of world champion. Read More... |
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| 1.16.2006 Bike More, Drive Less, Breathe Easier |
| That's the tag line for CivilizedNation.com's creative advertising contest on bicycle advocacy. Read More... |
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| 1.13.2006 Dirt Rag #119 Sneak Preview |
| Three tempting teasers from issue #119's bike reviews. Read More... |
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| 1.13.2006 Wintery Wheeling |
| Wheel to wheel winter mountain bike racing action! Read More... |
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| 1.12.2006 Tidbits: Dirt Rag Nostalgia |
| Karl succumbs to looking backward as the calendar flips to a new year. Read More... |
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| 1.11.2006 Off Season? There Is No Off Season. |
| All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey, but mountain bikes are racin' on such a winter's day. Read More... |
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| 1.10.2006 Access Roundup |
| News from the folks fighting for our rights to ride. Read More... |
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| 1.9.2006 Site Selected for Single Speed World Championships |
| The arcane machinations of the 2006 site selection tribunal have concluded, and the winner is.... Read More... |
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| 1.6.2006 NORBA NMBS Schedule Changes |
| USA Cycling announces a date and venue change for the NORBA NMBS season opener—and the addition of a seventh event. Read More... |
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| 1.5.2006 2006 Midwest Mountain Bike Festival |
| Scheduled for April 7th through 9th, this annual festival attracts mountain bikers, trail builders and advocates from 14 states for epic riding, classes and seminars. Read More... |
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| 1.4.2006 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly |
| This week's Tidbits column pays homage to the greatest movie ever made. Read More... |
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| 1.3.2006 Ray's 3 Ride Pro Invitational |
| Ray's MTB Indoor Park brings top 4X, street and dirt jumping pros to Cleveland, Ohio to compete for a $10,000 cash purse. Read More... |
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| 1.2.2006 Great Divide Race 2006 |
| June 23rd is the start date for this self-supported, solo competition following the 2,465-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Montana to New Mexico. Read More... |
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| 12.30.2005 Florida Rocks |
| Jeff Guerrero takes a mountain bike vacation to Northern Florida and tells all. Read More... |
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| 12.30.2005 Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting |
| Six degrees of separation works in strange and wonderful ways. Read More... |
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| 12.29.2005 This Week's Tidbits |
| Bike corrosion prevention, bike club promotion and a random Russian video. Read More... |
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| 12.28.2005 Canning Stock Route Adventure |
| Jakub Postrzygacz becomes the first person to bicycle the 2000km Canning Stock Route through the rugged deserts of Western Australia. With no outside support! Read More... |
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| 12.27.2005 The Mountain Turtle Is Online |
| Kent Peterson’s story of riding the Great Divide from Canada to Mexico on a single speed mountain bike is now available online. Read More... |
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| 12.23.2005 Undercover Cops Infiltrate Critical Mass Rides |
| He may look like a biker, but he ain’t foolin' me. He’s an undercover agent for the N–Y–P–D. Read More... |
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| 12.22.2005 Let's Call Them Tidbits For Now |
| This week's roundup of interesting items..... Read More... |
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| 12.22.2005 Riders Write |
| Dirt Rag readers always have something interesting to say, and they aren't afraid to say it—so we're giving them space on our home page. Read More... |
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| 12.21.2005 North Missouri Mountain Biking Guidebook |
| Dirt Rag subscriber Tim Riekena’s book shows the way in The Show Me State. Read More... |
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| 12.20.2005 Bikes Not Bombs Seeks Executive Director |
| Maria Ortiz has left her position as Executive Director to take a job with the Boston Public Schools. As a result, they’re looking for a new Executive Director. Read More... |
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| 12.20.2005 Oh Brother, What a Ride! |
| Siblings pedaling from Alaska to Argentina to raise money for cancer research. Read More... |
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| 12.19.2005 IMBA Announces 2005 Report Card Results |
| Virginia and Scotland move to the head of the class. Read More... |
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| 12.16.2005 Lance Armstrong Defamation Case Headed to Court |
| Armstrong’s retirement has been anything but dull. Read More... |
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| 12.15.2005 Catching Up With Carol |
| Here’s a peek inside the brain of new Dirt Rag staffer—Carol Clemens. Read More... |
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| 12.14.2005 Serotta Stem Alert |
| Serotta takes proactive stance on stem fatigue. Read More... |
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| 12.13.2005 ispo BrandNew Awards |
| Gems and guffaws from this international sporting goods design competition.
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| 12.12.2005 Cyclocross Nationals Wrap-Up |
| The Liberty Mutual U.S. National Cyclocross Championships concluded on Sunday Dec 11th. Read More... |
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| 12.9.2005 Subscription Price Increase |
| Dirt Rag subscription prices are going up starting February 15, 2006. Read More... |
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| 12.8.2005 Where the Heck is Curacao? |
| The first stop on the 2006 UCI mountain bike racing calendar is the mountain biking mecca know as Curacao.
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| 12.7.2005 More Punk Photos |
| Our friends at Pittsburgh Off Road Cyclists have posted a bunch of cool photos from the Punk Bike Enduro.
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| 12.7.2005 Dirt Rag Announces Staff Changes |
| Pfaltzgraff is out, Clemens is in, Rosengarth recycles. Grab your scorecard and play along at home. Read More... |
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| 12.6.2005 Mountain Biker Brain Probe |
| University researchers seek to get inside mountain bikers' heads. Read More... |
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| 12.5.2005 '05 Punk Bike Enduro |
| The '05 Enduro... a true test of endurance, patience and beer capacity. Read More... |
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| 11.28.2005 National Racing Schedule Update |
| NORBA's season opener opens a bit earlier, and the AMBC schedule lists 33 events nationwide. Read More... |
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| 11.26.2005 GT Bikes Heading Back to Shops |
| From boutique brand to big box and back, Pacific Cycles is trying to polish the GT identity. Read More... |
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| 11.23.2005 Bush Bushed After Mountain Biking |
| After a hard day of mountain biking in China, President Bush is too tired to talk to the press. Read More... |
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| 11.21.2005 Advocacy Going Downhill |
| When SoCal's most accessible ski resort closed its lift to downhill riders, two riders stepped it up by creating AMBP... Read More... |
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| 11.16.2005 Canadians Are In! |
| Despite the fine print, we do in fact encourage our northern brethren to enter issue 118's Mega Raffle.
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| 11.9.2005 POSITION OPEN AT DIRT RAG |
| We are sad to report that Mike Pfaltzgraff, our Distribution and Marketing Guy, is leaving us. A rare job opening has become available at Dirt Rag! Read More... |
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| 11.2.2005 Collegiate Nats |
| Former intern and argyle jersey model Amanda McKay took home women’s Division 1 second place! Read More... |
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| 10.29.2005 Ray’s MTB Indoor Park Reopens |
| After a busy summer spent rebuilding the entire park, Cleveland’s one of a kind bike park opens its doors to the masses. Read More... |
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| 10.24.2005 CORSAR Cards Now Available Online |
| You can now help support Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams from the comfort of your own home. Read More... |
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| 10.13.2005 Wasteland to Wonderland |
| America's first urban skills park breaking ground. Read More... |
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| 10.7.2005 News Roundup |
| Legal Trail in NYC, Iraqi Kids Get Sponsored and a Timbuk2 Buy-out. Read More... |
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| 9.30.2005 Interbike 2005 Day Five |
| More Toidies, 9-2-5 and more 29ers. Read More... |
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| 9.30.2005 Interbike 2005: Day Four |
| The Golden Toidies awarded, dueling photographers and a few bits and pieces. Read More... |
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| 9.29.2005 Interbike 2005: Day Three |
| Shiny lights, utilitarian accessories and subtle refinements Read More... |
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| 9.28.2005 Interbike 2005: Day Two |
| Adjustable cranks, 29” full suspension bikes, customized parts and more… Read More... |
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| 9.26.2005 Bike Show Lands in Vegas |
| Interbike, the annual bicycle industry trade show, kicks off at the famed Bootleg Canyon trails. Read More... |
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| 9.23.2005 Recycling Never Looked So Good |
| What do you do when your chain stretches? Send that greasy thing to the creative minds at Resource Revival. Read More... |
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| 9.22.2005 Flatland Freeride Festival |
| Come to Illinois and throw yourself off something. Read More... |
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| 9.14.2005 One Month ‘Til ‘Cross Season Starts |
| A somewhat comprehensive listing of events around the country. Read More... |
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| 9.12.2005 NEMBA Fest Proceeds Go To Katrina Victims |
| “Usually the NEMBA Fest acts as a fund raiser for much-needed advocacy efforts, given the dire situation in Louisiana, it’s the right thing to do,” said Keyes. Read More... |
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| 9.1.2005 SOPWAMTOS Resurrected |
| A call for submissions! The Dirt Rag Reader Award will be handed out at this year's Interbike trade show. Read More... |
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| 8.24.2005 Riding with Sue in WV |
| Feel like riding some incredible trails? Wanna be coached by a pro? Like gourmet meals and hot tubs? Sorry boys, this is for the girls only. Read More... |
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| 8.19.2005 Sheboygan Wins Big |
| The four communities that will serve as guinea pigs for the new National Transportation Bill’s bicyle program have been selected. Read More... |
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| 8.12.2005 Bush Signs Energy Bill |
| The new Energy Bill shares with big business and bicyclists alike. Read More... |
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| 8.8.2005 NPLD Just Around The Corner |
| The 12th annual National Public Lands day will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2005. Read More... |
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| 8.3.2005 Seattle Launches Ghostcycle |
| With the launch of a Ghostcycle program and web site, Seattle is now at the forefront in the fight for cyclist’s rights. Read More... |
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| 7.27.2005 IMBA Spends TIme With Kids, Congress Procrastinates |
| IMBA is organizing a second round of Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day. Read More... |
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| 7.26.2005 Cannondale Poised To Dominate Your Wardrobe, Pocketbook |
| Cannondale has ensured itself a lasting place in the bicycle clothing market. Read More... |
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| 7.25.2005 Mountain Bikers Make A Statement In The Peloton |
| A few former mountain bike racers have had considerable success in this year's Tour de France. Read More... |
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| 7.20.2005 Handmade Bicycle Show |
| Companies and Frame builders are already signing up to compete in the second annual event. Read More... |
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| 7.19.2005 Crossroads Bike Swap |
| First Flight Bicycles is hosting the Fifth Annual Crossroads Bike Swap August 27-29 Read More... |
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| 7.18.2005 RAGBRAI XXXIII |
| July 24, about 10,000 cyclists are registered to begin a 485-mile ride across Iowa. Read More... |
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| 7.15.2005 ESPN’s SportsCenter Live from Snowshoe |
| Ball-sport junkies’ favorite show, ESPN’s SportsCenter, is going to broadcast live from the Snowshoe NORBA Nationals on August 18th. Read More... |
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| 7.14.2005 GO IMBA! |
| Cross your fingers, because today IMBA testifies in Congress to protect more than 170 miles of singletrack. Read More... |
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| 7.12.2005 A Safer Ride |
| The National Park and Conservation Association (NPCA) is working along with the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) to make The Grand Tetons a more bicycle friendly location. Read More... |
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| 7.6.2005 SRAM Takes On Tsunami Relief |
| SRAM has opened it's heart and pocketbook to those affected by the disasterous tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean hard last winter. Read More... |
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| 7.5.2005 Tour Websites |
| An unfortunate crash by David Zabriskie led to lost ground by team CSC in today's team time trial. Read More... |
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| 6.29.2005 Huffy Is The State, The State Is Huffy |
| One of America’s favorite hard luck bicycle mass producers, the Huffy Corporation, has taken steps to pull itself out of financial turmoil. Read More... |
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| 6.27.2005 3,052 Miles of Racing |
| RAAM riders (RaceAcross AMerica) are curently still traveling across the United States toward Atlantic City, New Jersey. The nine day, 3,052 mile race started on a hot Sunday in San Diego, California. Read More... |
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| 6.24.2005 Granny's A-Smilin' in West Virginny |
| The rebirth of the Granny Gear event formerly known as the 24 Hours of Canaan, then Snowshoe, now Big Bear came last weekend. Read More... |
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| 6.22.2005 Underground Rails to Trails |
| The nonprofit cycling advocacy group Bikes Belong is giving new meaning to the idea of rails to trails. Read More... |
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| 6.16.2005 Cyclists Redefine Wilderness |
| IMBA/ORMBA is trying to find a happy middle ground for cyclists without endangering the existing resources in Mount Hood. Read More... |
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| 6.15.2005 Trouble on Green Mountain |
| If you ride your bike in Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest, you’re cutting it pretty close to illegality, as only 37 of the parks 907 miles of trail are open to bikes. Read More... |
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| 6.13.2005 Celebrating Cycling! |
| This will be the first BikeFest! Pittsburgh has hosted, but events similar to this take place in cities all over the U.S. Read More... |
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| 6.12.2005 One Wicked Mountain Bike Contest |
| Santa Cruz Bicycles is offering one man and one woman the chance to win a Santa Cruz Nomad. The rub? The chosen contestants will have to complete a “Hell Ride” with pro racers Mark Weir and Marla Streb. Read More... |
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| 6.9.2005 Danger and Excitement |
| Here are two exciting cycling events coming up in the next couple of months. Although completely different, they share a common bond: the love of cycling. Plus the chance to knock out some teeth... Read More... |
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| 6.7.2005 Bear Attack |
| June 6, 2005: Canadian mountain biker killed by a Grizzly bear. Read More... |
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| 6.3.2005 CNN to Spotlight Mountain Bike Frame Builders |
| On Saturday, June 4th at 11 am EST, the CNN television program The TurnAround will feature Somerville, Massachusetts bicycle frame builders Independent Fabrication. Read More... |
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| 6.1.2005 Healthy Lifestyle? Here’s an Idea... Cut Out the Sugar Water!
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Coca-Cola Launches “Live It” Campaign in which famous athletes such as Lance Armstrong Promote Healthy Lifestyles for America’s Youth.
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| 5.30.2005 3rd Annual U.S. Open |
| Diablo Free Ride Park in Vernon, New Jersey offered up another helping of large cash prizes and swag to downhill racers. Read More... |
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| 5.29.2005 Singlespeed World Championship Registration Info |
| SSWC05 registration is scheduled to open June 1st at 5:00pm EST, and the field is limited to 400 racers. Read More... |
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| 5.26.2005 Rumble Thru the Bronx |
| Rumble Thru the Bronx is one of the many alleycat races taking place this summer... Read More... |
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| 5.25.2005 Former Sea Otter Classic CEO Joins Ranks of Specialized
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| Rick Sutton lands new a gig with Specialized as vice president of retail sales.
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| 5.24.2005 Specialized Commuter Cup |
| Specialized challenged industry companies to participate in the ride your bike to work week last week. Read More... |
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| 5.23.2005 Rental Specific Rides |
| The huge gaps and table tops at the “Kona Jump Farm” in Whistler, British Columbia is the ultimate place to abuse a rental bike. Read More... |
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| 5.20.2005 Cycling T-Shirts Raise Money For Upcoming Messenger Worlds |
| A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Laek House casual cycling t-shirts goes to help fund the 2005 Cycle Messenger World Championships. Read More... |
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| 5.19.2005 Amendment Number 646 Axed in Senate |
| Federal funds for cycling are safe, thanks to all those who took action. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2005 Wisconsin Cyclist Dies |
| A sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was seriously injured in a criterium race Saturday May 7. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2005 Wool Innovation Returns |
| The innovative company that reintroduced wool to the cycling industry will make a comeback this summer. Read More... |
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| 5.17.2005 Disaster Strikes in Thailand |
| SRAM employees buried alive in landslide during overnight hike. Read More... |
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| 5.16.2005 URGENT: Take Action NOW! |
| Enhancements for Alternative Transportation Under Attack, Read More... |
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| 5.15.2005 Free Breakfast for Santa Cruz Cyclists |
| As part of Bike Week in Santa Cruz County, California, at least 15 businesses will offer free breakfast for cyclists on Thursday, May 19th. Read More... |
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| 5.12.2005 Money to Dig In the Dirt |
| Does your mountain bike club want $500.00 to dig in the dirt? If so, June first is an important date to remember. Read More... |
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| 5.11.2005 Collegiate Cyclists Return to PA |
| Once again, lightning has struck twice for the location of Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals. Mountain bikers will return to Seven Springs Resort, Pa. Read More... |
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| 5.11.2005 Film Fest This Weekend |
| Come see Program #10 in NYC this Saturday night! Read More... |
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| 5.10.2005 Urgent Action: Support Complete Streets |
| Call your elected officials now to support the Harkin Amendment Read More... |
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| 5.4.2005 IMBA and National Park Service Shake Hands, Sign Their Names and Agree! |
| A new five-year agreement signed yesterday by IMBA and the National Park Service will open the opportunity for new access to hundreds of dirt roads in National Parks that have been closed. Read More... |
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| 4.27.2005 The Lawyer Has Arrived |
| Toronto-area trail access is threatened by a $1.1 million lawsuit. Read More... |
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| 4.25.2005 Interbike Donates $300K to Bicycle Advocacy Projects |
| The US trade show Interbike will donate around $300,000 in cash and over $50,000 worth of trade show support to U.S. advocacy groups and educational associations over the course of 2005. Read More... |
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| 4.22.2005 All Types of Race Face Challenges |
| Race Face recently announced their Ultimate XC Challenge (UXC); also the winner of the Ultimate Freeride challenge has been crowned. Read More... |
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| 4.21.2005 Settlement at Nisene Marks Park
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| California State Parks and an anti-mountain biking group reached a decision recently to allow some trails in Nisene Marks State Park near Santa Cruz to be open to mountain biking. Read More... |
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| 4.18.2005 15th Annual Sea Otter Classic Concludes |
| The results are in! The winners have won and the losers have, well, gotten to ride bikes in California for four beautiful days. Read More... |
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| 4.14.2005 Another Alleycat that We Forgot
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| A couple days ago we here at Dirt Rag put up a News For You article announcing upcoming alleycat races. Read More... |
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| 4.12.2005 All the Bike News Fit to Print |
| Spring is finally here and you know what that means. Nice weather, allergies and a whole bunch of biking events. Read More... |
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| 4.11.2005 Upcoming Alleycats |
| Ah yes, the alleycat - a race to test messenger-style urban biking skills. Read More... |
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| 4.7.2005 Mountain Bikers Take Over Capital Hill |
| IMBA’s 24 Hours of D.C. kicked off yesterday with mountain bike advocates taking to the halls of Congress. Read More... |
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| 4.5.2005 PA High School Racing Season Kicks Off
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| The Pennsylvania Scholastic Cycling League's (PASCL) spring mountain bike season kicks off April 6, at Oesterling Farm in Marysville, PA. Read More... |
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| 4.4.2005 Wolves Don’t Deter Iditarod Record Setter |
| In Alsaska this weekend, Mike Curiak set a new Iditarod record, mountain biking from Knik to McGrath in 3 days, 6 hours. Read More... |
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| 3.30.2005 Dirt Rag Wool is Back! |
| Dirt Rag Wool Jerseys are available once again! Read More... |
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| 3.29.2005 Critical Issue for NYC Cyclists |
| Last Friday, the NYPD arrested 37 cyclists participating in a Critical Mass ride and charged them with disorderly conduct. Read More... |
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| 3.28.2005 IMBA and Kona Offer Freeriding Grants |
| IMBA and Kona are teaming up this year to offer seven $1000 grants to fund trail projects. Read More... |
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| 3.27.2005 Mountain Bike Duathlon Series in Full Swing |
| In the great state of Washington, mountain biking and running are being combined to offer multi-sport athletes an additional racing format. Read More... |
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| 3.22.2005 Success at The National Bike Summit |
| After a busy and successful week, the 5th annual National Bike Summit has come to a close. Read More... |
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| 3.21.2005 It's Spring! Let's Ride! |
| Welcome to spring! Now that it's nice, you really don't have any excuse not to be out riding. And here at Dirt Rag, we are giving you even less reason to be sitting around inside. Check out these upcoming events. Read More... |
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| 3.20.2005 Speedgoat Singlespeed Raffle Nets Over $10,000 for Breast Cancer |
| With a few days left before the official drawing on Thursday, March 31, Speedgoat has already raised more than $10,000 to be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund. Read More... |
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| 3.17.2005 Bolts, Bearings and Singlespeed News |
| If you’re in need of some low-cost but high quality bearings or bolts for your bike, then look no further then Biker Bolts & Bearings’ new website. Read More... |
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| 3.16.2005 Growing List of Women’s MTB Camps |
| Check out these women's camp offerings for yourself or for your gal friends who’d like to improve their dirt skills. Read More... |
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| 3.15.2005 Bikes For Boy Scouts |
| Schwinn Bicycles plans to give one thousand bicycles to the Boy Scouts of America for their annual Boy Scouts Jamboree. Read More... |
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| 3.13.2005 Phoenix Hosts NORBA National #2 |
| NORBA NMBS #2 runs March 17-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. Read More... |
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| 3.11.2005 Summit in the Midwest |
| The fine state of Missouri is once again hosting the Midwest Singletrack Advocacy Summit, now only a month away! Read More... |
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| 3.9.2005 Hurry Up and Vote for the Ultimate Freerider |
| Video junkies rejoice, Race Face’s fourth annual Ultimate Freeride Challenge is underway. Read More... |
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| 3.3.2005 Need A New Job, IMBA Wants You
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| The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) needs a a full-time communications coordinator and is taking applications now. Read More... |
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| 3.2.2005 Mountain Bikers Unite! A Call to Action |
| 170 miles of singletrack threatened! Read More... |
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| 3.1.2005 Bike Act to Go Before Congress |
| With three weeks to go before the National Bike Summit (March 16-18) in Washington D.C., the bicycle agenda is thriving in Congress. Read More... |
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| 2.28.2005 Save Fantasy Island! |
| Help stop Fantasy Island mountain bike trails from becoming housing developments and paved trails for SUVs. Read More... |
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| 2.28.2005 NORBA National Mountain Bike Series Kicks Off |
| On March 4th the NORBA National Mountain Bike Series kicks off in Boerne, Texas. Read More... |
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| 2.23.2005 Cypress Youth Fund Created to Combat Childhood Obesity |
| The Sea Otter Classic organization announced yesterday the creation of the Cypress Youth Fund to combat childhood obesity. Read More... |
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| 2.22.2005 European Cyclist Fight for Protection on the Road |
| A victory for European cyclists in the battle between cyclists and motorists may soon be in sight. Read More... |
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| 2.21.2005 Win a Case of Dirt Rag Pint Glasses |
| We’re soliciting ideas for our next run of Dirt Rag pint glasses. Read More... |
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| 2.17.2005 Wal-Mart and Dynacraft Get Sued for Selling “Death Trap” Bicycles. |
| A lawsuit filed in a Marin Superior Court Monday alleges that Wal-Mart and Dynacraft Industries knowingly sold “death trap” bicycles to customers. Read More... |
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| 2.15.2005 Wildnerss Bill Threatens Trails in California |
| A Senate committee plans to vote tomorrow on a Wilderness bill that would ban mountain biking on 170 miles of trail in California. Read More... |
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| 2.14.2005 Bicyclists Protest Chicago Auto Show |
| Visitors of the Chicago Auto Show this past Saturday, which showcases new and prototype vehicles, were bombarded with dozens of protesters with flags, signs, pets, and bullhorns tou Read More... |
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| 2.13.2005 Registration for Pisgah Mountain Bike Race Nearly Full |
| Those planning on doing the 2005 Pisgah MTB Adventure must register soon, as less than 20 entries remain. Read More... |
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| 2.10.2005 GPS Training At The Sea Otter Classic
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| For all the racers and tech geeks out there, MotionBased Technologies and the Sea Otter Classic have joined together to provide Sea Otter participants with detailed course descriptions to train for races. Read More... |
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| 2.9.2005 Site Server Switch |
| The Dirt Rag site is now partially on a new web server. You're going to notice some funky stuff happening with the site. Just know that we're working on it. Read More... |
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| 2.8.2005 NORBA On The Increase and Armstrong On The Hour |
| After a year of hard work by NORBA promoters and clubs, the association saw an increase in sanctioned events and annual licensed members in 2004. Read More... |
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| 2.7.2005 Ride The Rockies Registration Begins |
| The 20th annual Denver Post Ride The Rockies is set to take place from June 19th - 25th. Registration for the ride, which is limited to 2,000, started on February 6th and will run to February 25th. Read More... |
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| 2.7.2005 Mountain Bike Race Benefits Mt. Kenya National Park |
| On Saturday, February 12th, an international field of mountain bike racers will rumble 50 kilometers down Mt. Kenya in the annual “10 to 4” challenge. Read More... |
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| 2.3.2005 Euros Sweep Podium at Cyclocross World Championship |
| After a weekend of racing in below-freezing temperatures, the cyclocrss season is over and a new world champion has been crowned. Read More... |
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| 2.1.2005 Biking At The Bowl |
| When people think of pregame festivities before the Super Bowl they normally don’t think of mountain biking. Read More... |
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| 2.1.2005 Win a 1x1 and Fight Breast Cancer |
| Purchase a $10 raffle ticket (or more if you like) from Speedgoat Bicycles and you could win a custom-built complete Surly 1x1 mountain bike. Read More... |
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| 1.31.2005 Ray’s to Host “The King of Rhythm” Jump Contest |
| Ray’s MTB Indoor Park will play host to top pro’s and amateurs on Saturday, February 5th in Cleveland, OH. Read More... |
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| 1.27.2005 Keen Footwear Donates To The Tsunami Relief |
| Keen Footwear, makers of high performance sandals, has donated nearly $1 million, originally slated for their 2005 advertising campaigns, to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Read More... |
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| 1.26.2005 From Executive to Secretary |
| Former Trek executive Mary Burke was named Secretary of the Department of Commerce of Wisconsin. Read More... |
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| 1.25.2005 Huffy’s Financial Woes |
| A lawsuit has been filed against Huffy, to add to their troubles... Read More... |
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| 1.24.2005 Texas State Championship Series Kicks Off |
| The Warda Race, February 5-6, 2005, is the season opener for the Texas State Championship Series. Read More... |
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| 1.20.2005 Something actually worth watching on TV |
| Tired of watching bad sitcoms, reality TV and Randy Moss’s touchdown dances? Read More... |
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| 1.19.2005 Free Entry for Kids to Sea Otter Classic |
| Listen up kids: the Napa Sheriff’s Activities League and Sea Otter Classic have teamed up to offer 300 complimentary entries to junior riders. Read More... |
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| 1.18.2005 Largest D.C. Critical Mass Planned for Inauguration |
| On January 20, 2005 at 7:30 a.m., the Christopher Columbus statue at 50 Massachusetts Ave, N.E. will be the starting point of Washington, D.C’s largest ever Critical Mass ride. Read More... |
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| 1.17.2005 You Can’t Keep the Trials Kids Down |
| Despite the absence of the event organizer, the Motorama trials competition will still be going on. Read More... |
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| 1.13.2005 IMBA’s 24 Hours of Washington D.C. |
| The International Mountain Bike Association will hold its newest 24-hour event in Washington, D.C. on April 6-7. Read More... |
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| 1.12.2005 1st Annual Frozen in Time Icebike Race |
| Missing Link Racing will be holding its first annual Frozen in Time Icebike Race on March 12th. Read More... |
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| 1.11.2005 Bikes Donated to Tsunami Relief in Limbo |
| The countries hit hardest by last month’s tsunami probably won’t be receiving aid in the form of bikes from the international community. Read More... |
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| 1.10.2005 Dirt Rag Gets A New Intern—Mike III |
| Mike Garrigan, a University of Pittsburgh senior, steps up to bat as Dirt Rag’s newest intern. Read More... |
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| 1.7.2005 Fun in the Sun, Mon |
| Don’t know about you, but in the heart of winter we start thinking about escaping to somewhere more hospitable to riding. How about Jamaica? Read More... |
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| 1.6.2005 Science Meets Stunting |
| Ever wonder just how some of those BMX tricks are physically possible? So have physicists themselves. Read More... |
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| 1.4.2005 Handmade Bicycle Show Finalized |
| A cool event in Texas to chase away the winter doldrums. Read More... |
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| 1.3.2005 You Can’t Fly Solo in the Old Pueblo |
| The 24-hour racing season opens in February, but some would-be first time soloists may have to postpone their initiation. Read More... |
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| 12.29.2004 Armstrong Wins AP's Male Athlete of the Year, Again |
| Maybe the Associated Press is just getting lazy, or maybe Lance is just that good. Read More... |
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| 12.28.2004 What’s to do for New Year’s? |
| What’s to do over a cold New Year’s weekend? Go mountain biking in the sunshine state! Read More... |
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| 12.23.2004 Fox Helps Santa Cruz Access for the Holidays |
| Are we starting a trend? Fox Racing Shox has chosen to forego sending holiday cards this year in favor of a charitable donation. Read More... |
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| 12.22.2004 Dirt Rag Keeps People Safe |
| Christmas cards are great and all, but $500 to the Red Cross is much better... Read More... |
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| 12.16.2004 Film Festival Seeks Submissions |
| Calling all past, potential and aspiring filmmakers...entries due Feb. 18th! Read More... |
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| 12.15.2004 Cyclocross Nationals - How it went down. |
| This year’s Cyclocross Nationals took place this past weekend in beautiful Portland, Oregon for the second year in a row. Read More... |
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| 12.13.2004 West Virginia at the Head of the Class of ‘04 |
| IMBA has awarded WV the highest grade in its annual Report Card survey of access and advocacy. Read More... |
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| 12.10.2004 A Lesson in Journalism |
| Misinformation in bike death article leads Texas news source to practice 1984 tactics. Read More... |
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| 12.9.2004 Calling All Punks! |
| The Fifteenth Annual Punk Bike Enduro is this Sunday! Read More... |
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| 12.8.2004 Snow Summit Closed to Downhill |
| Thanks to lawsuits and illegal trails, Snow Summit at Big Bear Lake, CA is pulling the plug on downhill. Read More... |
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| 12.6.2004 Small Victory for SoCal Mountain Bike Access |
| Another access issue in a highly developed area has been resolved by outright purchase of land. Read More... |
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| 11.30.2004 Brits Choose the Bicycle as Greatest Invention |
| The bicycle has been deemed the greatest product of British minds, better even than Internet hookups and vaccinations. Read More... |
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| 11.22.2004 Proposed NYC Bill Would License Bikes |
| Remember that license plate from the amusement park you put on your bike when you were six? Read More... |
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| 11.17.2004 A Lesson in Soil Sampling |
| The 24 Hours of Snowshoe is now the 24 Hours of Big Bear, to be hosted by Big Bear Camplands near Bruceton Mills, WV. Read More... |
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| 11.12.2004 Independent Framebuilders’ Show In the Works |
| An alternative to the glitz and hype of Interbike has emerged to give a stage to the independents. Read More... |
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| 11.11.2004 Think You’ve Had a Tough Race? |
| During October’s Ironman Triathlon, racer Christian Sadowski was hit by a motorcycle towards the end of the 112 mile bike segment. But did he quit? Hell no. Read More... |
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| 11.9.2004 Manitou Users Beware Of Recall! |
| Answer Products has recalled certain Manitou forks due to a tire clearance issue. Read More... |
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| 11.4.2004 Critical Mass Wins Federal Case in Manhattan |
| On Tuesday, a Federal judge in the District of Manhattan ruled in favor of cyclists on two lawsuits between New York City and Critical Mass participants there Read More... |
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| 11.2.2004 Today is Kinda Special |
| Why? No, you're not forgetting someone's birthday or anniversary (well, you may be, but that's not what I'm getting at) . . . Read More... |
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| 10.27.2004 Halloween Soul Ride |
| This years Soul Ride has a twist—all 100-milers will begin their journey at 4:00 in the morning! Read More... |
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| 10.25.2004 Folks Trying to Make Cycling in NYC Easier |
| A rally to keep Central Park car-free; and one supporter of Critical Mass in NYC speaks up. Read More... |
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| 10.21.2004 Interbike Coverage Galore |
| Our most comprehensive Interbike web coverage ever, we’ve posted over one hundred product photos and captions so you can get a look inside the show that the industry prepares for all year. Read More... |
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| 10.21.2004 Huffy Goes Chapter 11 |
| A week or so after taking over the reigns as CEO of beleaguered bike maker Huffy, John Muskovich announced yesterday that the only option left was bankruptcy. Read More... |
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| 10.19.2004 Forums Shut Off For Now |
| We've been forced to take our Forums down for a little while as we work through some issues with our bandwidth on the web site. but they'll be back within the next day or so. Read More... |
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| 10.18.2004 Dirt Rag Office Recovers from Vegas Interbike |
| Wondering what went on the week we were gone? A Vegas Interbike update of sorts. Read More... |
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| 10.6.2004 Dirt Rag Arrives at Interbike |
| Stay tuned in the upcoming days as we report on Interbike from Las Vegas as it unfolds. Read More... |
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| 10.3.2004 Good Evening |
| So things are looking a bit different around here, huh? That's right. The long-awaited redesign of this site is nearly complete. We'll be finished soon. Read More... |
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| 10.3.2004 IMBA Chooses New Leader |
| Out of a pool of more than 350 candidates considered for IMBA's top position, Mike Van Abel rose to the top. Read More... |
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| 10.1.2004 What's Happenin'? |
| October 1: fall is beginning to rear it's head, and things are shakin' . . . Read More... |
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| 9.22.2004 Single Speed World Championships 2005 |
| For those in the US who couldn’t swing the ticket to Germany this year, good news: next year’s SSWC will be stateside. Read More... |
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| 9.21.2004 Kryptonite to Unveil Lock Upgrade Program |
| Yesterday Kryptonite announced that the company will be taking care of business. Read More... |
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| 9.20.2004 Thunderhead Alliance Releases Benchmarks; DRHQ Survives Ivan |
| How does your city rate so far for cycling advocacy? And, Hurricane Ivan causes havoc in the ‘Burgh. Read More... |
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| 9.17.2004 Kryptonite Responds to U-Lock Scare |
| Who knew a Bic pen could do so much damage - especially to a company's reputation? Read More... |
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| 9.15.2004 World Carfree Day is Coming |
| ...and what are you going to do about it? Read More... |
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| 9.10.2004 Northern Neighbors Get an IMBA Office; Mayhem in the Mountains at Snowshoe |
| Canadians get a national IMBA office and adrenaline junkies get a Snowshoe festival. Read More... |
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| 9.1.2004 Four New Inductees to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame |
| One has to work much harder to receive the highest honor mountain biking has to offer than to get the same props from the rock music industry. Read More... |
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| 8.27.2004 Update from Athens |
| One of the great things about mountain biking is that the essential principles of the sport can survive despite the best efforts of the Sports-Industrial Complex. Read More... |
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| 8.25.2004 Learn How To Shred With the MTBChicks |
| Are you a woman who aspires to be a Dirt Diva? Have a female friend you’d like to introduce to the sport? MTBChicks can help. Read More... |
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| 8.23.2004 Tracking the Track |
| I've been hanging at the Olympic Velodrome for several days and have mixed
feelings about track cycling. Read More... |
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| 8.18.2004 Be Careful Where You Buy That Light, Mister |
| Did you find an awesome deal on a light for night rides on eBay? Watch out – the seller may be an illegal dealer. Read More... |
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| 8.17.2004 Update from Athens |
| OK, it was probably a dumb idea to volunteer to cover the Olympics in
Athens so soon after the Tour de France. I haven't been this wasted since
Whistler legalized teeter-totters. Read More... |
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| 8.12.2004 IMBA Unveils New Marketing Campaign |
| These days, its all about image; and that information has not escaped the friendly folks at the International Mountain Bike Association. Read More... |
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| 8.10.2004 Attention Dieters: Driving Makes You Fat |
| The Georgia Institute of Technology has finished a study that shows a correlation between the planning of a community and obesity in the inhabitants. Read More... |
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| 8.6.2004 Cyclists Ride to Cure Childhood Cancer |
| A mountain bike access activist pedals to fund a cure for childhood cancer. Read More... |
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| 8.5.2004 Russians Build Pedal-Powered Submarine |
| The race to build a user-friendly and pedal-powered submarine has ended, and the godless Russians appear to have topped the capitalist west Read More... |
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| 8.3.2004 Presidential Contenders Become IMBA Members |
| Fellow cyclists and presidential hopefuls, John Kerry and George Bush,are now card carrying members of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, as they have recently been given honorary IMBA memberships. Read More... |
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| 7.29.2004 Meirhaeghe Tests Positive For EPO, Retires |
| Filip Meirhaeghe (pronounced “Meer-Hawga”), the reigning world mountain bike champion and an Olympic favorite, has tested positive for the banned substance EPO, and has subsequently retired. Read More... |
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| 7.27.2004 Curiak Annihilates Great Divide Record |
| So this past weekend Fassa Bortolo roadie Tom Danielson broke a 12 year record up Mt. Evans by 4 minutes. Mike Curiak broke a record, too...by 52 hours. Read More... |
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| 7.26.2004 Decisions Made Easier Up North |
| Following the interesting events surrounding the U.S. Olympic mountain bike team selection, the Canadians bring a strong team with less baggage. Read More... |
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| 7.23.2004 NORBA / IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants Awarded |
| All across the country, mountain bike organizations are reveling in the generosity of the National Off-Road Bicycle Association and the International Mountain Bike Association. Read More... |
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| 7.21.2004 Olympic Team Selection Debacle |
| USA Cycling has retracted their previous women's Olympic nomination, and is now sending Mary McConneloug. Read More... |
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| 7.20.2004 See With Your Ears and Hear With Your Eyes |
| Oakley is pioneering the next wave in sunglasses by sticking them in your ears. Listen to what they have to say... Read More... |
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| 7.19.2004 Those Parts in Your Garage |
| Here in Pittsburgh there is a non-profit group called Freeride, which recycles bikes and parts for the local community through donations. David Wilson has a similar operation in Texas. Read More... |
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| 7.16.2004 Rednecks in Greece |
| The race for the lone woman's spot on the U.S. mountain bike team is finally over, and West Virginia's own Sue Haywood is going. Read More... |
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| 7.16.2004 U.S. Olympic Team Announced |
| The male portion of the U.S. Olympic mountain bike team has been announced, while the single female competitor has yet to be named. Read More... |
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| 7.14.2004 Chalk One Up for the Underdog |
| So Lance is one hell of a front man, but even Mick Jagger needs a band. Clif Bar wants you to recognize who plays back up for the Texan. Read More... |
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| 7.13.2004 The Math is All Greek to Me |
| Monday the 12th was supposed to be the date for the decision for the lone female Olympic mountain bike spot, but the answer still lies in Austria. Read More... |
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| 7.9.2004 The Tour and Such |
| Lance skips the Olympics and the League of American Bicyclists tries to cash in on Tour publicity. Read More... |
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| 7.7.2004 What Tour? American Mountain Bike Pros Hone in on Athens |
| As the rest of the cycling world is set on Lance and winning some race he's won before, some key mounatin bikers are busy sweating bullets to make the Olympic cut. Read More... |
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| 7.2.2004 New Dirt Rag Swag |
| Attention Dirt Rag shoppers:
We’re proud to announce the addition of two new items to the Dirt Rag swag shop. Read More... |
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| 6.29.2004 IMBA Captain Fights on a Different Front |
| Tim Blumenthal, executive director of the International Mountain Bike Association, has announced his resignation from his duties to head the Bikes Belong advocacy group. Read More... |
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| 6.23.2004 Microdots Improve Dirt Rag Visuals |
| Dirt Rag issue #108 uses the latest and greatest in printing technology to produce sharper images. Read More... |
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| 6.22.2004 Bike to Vote: An Exercise in American Democracy |
| Walking to the elementary school down the street may be enough exercise for some when it comes to election time, but for an enthusiastic group of cyclists it’s not. Read More... |
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| 6.21.2004 Racing Summary from NORBA NCS #5 and UCI World CUP #4 |
| Another weekend of racing both at home and overseas compromised Olympic strategies. But the gnarly terrain of Mount Snow put on a show for who those attended.
Read More... |
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| 6.18.2004 Literature Contest Deadline: July 1 |
| Dirt Rag’s Literature Contest is back for the third year in a row! Read More... |
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| 6.17.2004 Paris Likes Small European Cars |
| Imagine cruising your local streets without the threat of getting pummeled by an oversized truck, or sucking the exhaust from the tailpipe of a consumer grade military vehicle. Sound good? Some Parisians think so. Read More... |
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| 6.16.2004 Lance Armstrong Discovers New Sponsor |
| Yesterday, Lance Armstrong flew from his Tour training in Brussels to attend a very important meeting.
Read More... |
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| 6.15.2004 Ultimate Freeride Challenge #IV |
| So maybe not everyone has watched a Kranked video and thought to themselves, "I can do that." But for those who have, the newest installation of the Ultimate Freeride Challenge gives the local huckster a better chance to. Read More... |
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| 6.14.2004 NORBA NCS #4 Stop at Snowshoe, West VA |
| The rain and roots are relaible obstacles at this NORBA NCS tour stop. Find out how the fields finished out in this past weekend of racing. Read More... |
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| 6.7.2004 IMBA Trails Summit in DC |
| When you want to be heard nationally, lobby your government. IMBA knows this and had their summit in the nation's capitol over the weekend. Read More... |
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| 6.7.2004 Dirt Rag Contributor Mike Curiak Breaks Record in Kokopelli’s Race |
| Mike Curiak, known to Dirt Rag readers as that crazy guy who did Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Invitational, won the 4th annual Kokopelli Trail Race last week. Read More... |
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| 6.3.2004 Get’n Lucky in Kentucky
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| “Share the Road” specialty license plate proposed for the Bluegrass State. Read More... |
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| 6.3.2004 The Fate of a Bicycle Thief |
| An elderly Aussie man gets his just desserts for his bicycle cleptomania. Read More... |
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| 5.28.2004 NORBA National Race at Waco To Air on Fox Sports West |
| Tired of the usual Saturday morning cartoons? Catch the NORBA opener on Fox Sports West this Saturday morning instead.
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| 5.27.2004 Race Face Gives Away Crap |
| Marshall Rutman, Marketing Manager for legendary BC component and clothing maker Race Face, has announced a new contest to give away the crap on his desk. Read More... |
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| 5.26.2004 Dirt Rag Touts 100% Participation in Bike to Work Day |
| An industry wide competition has the staff showing full form in our daily commutes. Read More... |
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| 5.25.2004 Two East Coast Events Return After Inaugural Successes |
| Whether you seek public humility for Universal fame, or risking carnage for cash, this weekend caters two events in the East. The Penn Hills promise beer and GoCarts, while New Jersey opens the Pro DH scene to amateurs. Read More... |
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| 5.24.2004 President Bush Crashes on Mountain Bike |
| Who knew? Kerry’s a roadie and Bush is a mountain biker. Read More... |
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| 5.21.2004 Did You Bike to Work This Week? |
| If so, you may be interested in the Bike Commuter Act currently pending in the House of Representatives. Read More... |
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| 5.19.2004 Snowshoe Launches Mountain Bike Park with Freeride Festival |
| If you find yourself east of the Mississippi this Memorial Day weekend, consider heading to Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia for the Freeride Festival, the grand opening celebration for their new Mountain Bike Park. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2004 Transsexuals To Be Allowed in Olympics |
| The IOC, the governing body of the Olympic Games, released a decision yesterday that clears transsexual athletes for competition, in a proactive move to avoid controversy. Read More... |
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| 5.14.2004 Rockwell Arrested for Growing a Freakin’ Plant |
| It’s not every day that a retired professional downhill mountain biker gets popped for growing 52 sinsemilla plants. Read More... |
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| 5.13.2004 Dirt Rag Lifetime Subscription |
| Rolling Stone does it. Playboy does it. And now Dirt Rag does it. Read More... |
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| 5.12.2004 Tour of Canaan Stage Race |
| Four solid days of mountain bike racing through the Canaan Valley in West Virginia, June 3rd–6th. Read More... |
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| 5.10.2004 Opening Day for Diablo Freeride Park |
| If you’re on the East Coast, clear your calendar for Saturday May 15th. That’s opening day for Diablo Freeride Park at Mountain Creek Ski Resort in Vernon, New Jersey. Read More... |
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| 5.10.2004 Bike to Work Week |
| This month is Bike to Work Month...here's how to get involved! Read More... |
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| 5.5.2004 Chain Reaction 5 Worldwide to Premiere in NYC |
| You've waited for it, now it's time to see it. Chain Reaction 5 will make it's premiere in NYC on May 16th! Read More... |
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| 5.5.2004 North Shore to Host Mountain Bike Sustainability Conference |
| A conference on the sustainability of mountain biking, the North Shore Credit Union World Mountain Bike Conference, has been announced for August 17-20 2004 in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Read More... |
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| 5.3.2004 Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Coming to Pittsburgh |
| This weekend, May 8 and 9, the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be visiting Dirt Rag’s own turf to help us preserve it. Read More... |
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| 4.29.2004 This Weekend's Events |
| A somewhat comprehensive listing of events around the country. Read More... |
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| 4.28.2004 Posties Will Not Be Posties After This Year |
| The US Postal Service announced yesterday that it will not continue to sponsor the US Postal-Berry Floor team past this year. Read More... |
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| 4.26.2004 What’s up with the Fruita Fat Tire Festival? |
| The 9th annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival takes runs April 29th through May 2nd in the canyonlands of western Colorado. Read More... |
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| 4.23.2004 New TX license plate features Armstrong |
| “Share the Road, Y’all” is the message promoted by a special Texas licence plate featuring the image of Lance Armstrong. Read More... |
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| 4.21.2004 Haro and Ellsworth Pitch In to Preserve Calavera |
| An effort to purchase undeveloped land surrounding Mt.Calavera in California has been given a last-minute boost by Haro and Ellsworth. Read More... |
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| 4.20.2004 Ride Out With Your Pride Out |
| Local organizers around the world have declared June 12, 2004 the day of the “World Naked Bike Ride.” Read More... |
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| 4.18.2004 IMBA Summit Early Registration Extended |
| The summit promises attendees awesome riding, great food, parties, celebrity guest speakers and a unique opportunity to meet and network with like-minded mountain bikers from far and wide. Read More... |
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| 4.16.2004 Dirt Rag Hosts Cristina Begy Poster Signing at Sea Otter Classic |
| Saturday, April 17; 10:00-12:00; booth #307 Read More... |
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| 4.15.2004 Tax-Day Distractions |
| An awards ceremony we actually care about, Huffy sinks further into the red, and those crazy Germans. Read More... |
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| 4.13.2004 Get Psyched for the Tour |
| The Outdoor Life Network is featuring two new shows to supplement its already excellent coverage of the Tour de France. Read More... |
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| 4.12.2004 There’s More To Life Than Sea Otter |
| Just because the cycling industry has its collective eye on the Sea Otter Classic (April 15-18th in Monterey, California) doesn’t mean the rest of the country takes the weekend off from racing. Read More... |
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| 4.6.2004 Scott brings Scott USA back to USA |
| Scott USA is bringing their products back to home soil after seven years in Europe, and Scott Montgomery is heading the return. Read More... |
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| 4.5.2004 The Battle In Seattle |
| With planes streaking overhead and a desolate urban landscape, the Battle in Seattle promises to be a cross country race you’ll remember. Read More... |
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| 4.2.2004 CPSC recalls Mongoose 20 |
| 14,000 units. $100 each. 2 injuries. Yet another recall—that's pricey! Read More... |
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| 4.1.2004 One for the Ladies |
| The cheeky new Dirt Rag poster caused such a stir that a new version has been released—one for the ladies. Read More... |
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| 3.30.2004 Let's Race! |
| Spring has sprung! Here are a few races coming this week... Read More... |
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| 3.25.2004 Worldwide Chase for UCI Points Continues |
| At least this race was in the same hemisphere...
American racers traveled to Puerto Rico this week for the Ultimate Dirt Challenge in an effort to win UCI ranking points toward a spot on the US Olympic team Read More... |
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| 3.24.2004 GHORBA Fat Tire Festival Cancelled |
| The second annual The Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association Fat Tire Festival was initially slated to be the third stop on the Dirt Rag World Tour, however the March 27th event has been cancelled. Read More... |
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| 3.22.2004 PowerBar Founder Dies of a Heart Attack |
| The co-founder of PowerBar, Brian Maxwell, died suddenly on Friday, March 19 of a heart attack. Read More... |
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| 3.19.2004 Freeriding and Trailbuilding Advocacy |
| At the morning sessions at the Midwest Mountain Bike Summit, freeriding and trail building are the "hot" topics. Read More... |
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| 3.18.2004 105 Cover Art Goes Big |
| Issue 105's cover art, featuring 24 Hour Solo Champion Cristina Begy's sculpted gams, is now available as a poster for your inspirational needs. Read More... |
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| 3.16.2004 Tube Waylaid in Ohio |
| Even the best laid plans go awry, and the Tube is now stuck in Jackson Center, Ohio for another day. Read More... |
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| 3.15.2004 Dunlap and Bishop Grab Early Season Wins |
| Alison Dunlap shows she's well recovered from last season's injury, and Jeremy Bishop becomes the first American male XC podium topper in 3 years. Read More... |
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| 3.12.2004 Shimano to Introduce "Hone" |
| Is there a market for components for the rider who is more than cross country but not quite freeride? Shimano's counting on it. Read More... |
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| 3.11.2004 And You Thought You Were Tough |
| MTB-Amputee announces MTB-AmpCamp, a place where amputee cyclists of all levels can get the skills and tools they need to kick ass on the trail. Read More... |
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| 3.10.2004 A Really Good Reason to Ride |
| Can you guess what the three leading causes of preventable death are? Looks like number two is soon to take over number one. Read More... |
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| 3.5.2004 What's Happening to the Weather?! |
| Just in case anyone out there was wondering what it's like here in our neck of the woods . . . Read More... |
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| 3.4.2004 Some Eye Candy for Your Year |
| If you look at your calendar as much as I do, it's nice to have one that makes you smile - enter Top Tube 2004. Read More... |
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| 3.3.2004 Show Your Colors |
| Always dreamed of defining your bike gang with its own custom jersey? The dream can now be reality, my friend, as long as you have 6 people (at least) in your crew. Read More... |
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| 3.2.2004 SSWC on Web |
| Now you, too, can be a singlespeed star. Read More... |
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| 2.27.2004 Free Armwarmers! |
| Go to www.sugoi.ca for your chance to win a pair of "rare and deluxe" armwarmers, Vegas style. Read More... |
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| 2.26.2004 The Inevitable Dope? |
| Has the big business aspect of spectator sports doomed athletes to seek that "extra edge" in order to excel? Read More... |
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| 2.25.2004 Playing Cards Obsolete |
| Remember the exhilerating sound of the old playing card in the bicycle wheel? Fuggedabaddit. Now there's Turbospoke. Read More... |
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| 2.20.2004 Lake Oroville in Jeopardy |
| California's Lake Oroville's trails are in danger of being restricted to bikers; IMBA calls for letters to protest this move. Read More... |
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| 2.18.2004 Trips for Kids Lookin' Good for 2004 |
| 2004 Trips for Kids Sponsors help keep the program rolling by supporting start-up efforts with product and funds. Read More... |
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| 2.18.2004 Duathlon, Triathlon or Adventure Race, Anyone? |
| If you're in the PA/MD/NJ area and have always wanted to try a multi sport event, here's your chance - with sixteen scheduled events, one is sure to fit your fitness. Read More... |
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| 2.17.2004 25 Hours of Caffeine |
| That's right! Trust Sedona's Bike and Bean to kick it up a notch with this 2nd annual, to benefit the Sedona Humane Society. Read More... |
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| 2.16.2004 "Green" S.U.V.s? |
| The auto industry tries to reconcile the popularity of S.U.V.'s with new, greener technology. A move in the right direction, or too little, too late? Read More... |
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| 2.12.2004 It's Spelled "Pfaltzgraff" |
| It is the fateful ninth day, and Mike Pfaltzgraff seems to be faring well in his new position as DR Marketing/Bike Shop guy . . . Read More... |
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| 2.11.2004 Phoenix Cyclists Tune In |
| We've got races, festivals, books, movies and some TV coverage dedicated to celebrating all that is bike. Now cycling love hits the airwaves, thanks to BMX Media. Read More... |
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| 2.10.2004 The Great Intern Search Commences |
| Here at Dirt Rag, we've had some great ones, some not so great ones and some people who, let's just say, were meant for other things. Are YOU a great one? Read More... |
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| 2.9.2004 Sponsors Belly Up to 2004 |
| Fighting a tough economic climate, USA Cycling announces its sponsorship renewals for 2004. Read More... |
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| 2.6.2004 Klein Presents Custom Bike to Miami "Huckster" |
| A happy ending to a bizarre tale of bicycle woe that could have gone terribly, terribly wrong . . . but didn't. Read More... |
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| 2.5.2004 Your Valuable Input Requested |
| With the goal of further endearing DR to you, our readers, we are analyzing our editorial direction and would gladly welcome any comments/suggestions you may have. Read More... |
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| 2.4.2004 Five 5 Spots Stolen |
| This past weekend, some sticky fingered ahole/s struck Turner Bikes and made off with five demo bikes. Read More... |
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| 2.3.2004 Let Trixter Take You Higher |
| Why end the winter pale and plump when you can turn out pale but PUMPED? Read More... |
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| 2.2.2004 The Beginnings of a Combo Transit Surge? |
| Bikemap.com, an outfit that tracks transit/bike usage, recently estimated that bike/bus usage tops 1 million a month in the US. Read More... |
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| 1.28.2004 One Week Window for Cheap Glory |
| You've got until Saturday night (January 31) to register for the Wilderness 101 or the Shenandoah Mtn. 100 and receive not only early bird rates but a free movie ticket! Read More... |
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| 1.27.2004 IMBA Faces the Feds |
| The 2004 IMBA advocacy summit will be held near D.C. this year. On Capital Hill, IMBA advocates will push getting involved with local, state and federal trail access decision making. Are you in? Read More... |
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| 1.26.2004 11 Days to Cover the Country |
| No, not the US (that would be a little over the top), but Portugal; imagine mountain biking an average of 100K (about 62 miles) for 11 days straight with your own personal GPS guiding you through the beauty of Portugal. Read More... |
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| 1.23.2004 Brad turns to Karen |
| "This place sucks. I'm gonna be outta here in a week" - new Operations Manager, Karen Brooks Read More... |
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| 1.21.2004 So You Think You've Got It, Do Ya? |
| Qualifiying procedure for 2004 U.S. National Mountain Bike Championships announced: six avenues to qualify, new disciplines on horizon for '04. Read More... |
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| 1.20.2004 Dahon Folders Record 28% Growth |
| So, you thought folding bikes were dorky? Maybe so, but they're also a popular item, if sales are any indication. Read More... |
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| 1.15.2004 A Good Day for a Tour |
| Sure, winter's settling in and the holidays are over, but that doesn't mean you can't plan your next cycling vacation. Read More... |
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| 1.14.2004 Record Breaking Year for MORE |
| Check out what a local MTB club, in this case, the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, can do in a year. How much are you giving to your local club? Read More... |
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| 1.13.2004 Acquisitions, Anyone? |
| Dorel to acquire Pacific Cycles; SRAM signs Letter of Intent to purchase Avid LLC. With all this action, it's hard to keep straight who owns what. Read More... |
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| 1.9.2004 Paola is Back! |
| Check out today's press release detailing powerhouse Pezzo's return to mountain bike competition; says she about the upcoming Olympics: "I just couldn't go to watch." Read More... |
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| 1.8.2004 USA Cyclocross Team Finalized |
| The USA Cyclocross team roster is set, and the group is headed to Pont-Chateau, France to compete in the 2004 World Championships, Jan 31–Feb 1. Read More... |
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| 1.7.2004 Trade Center Monument Chosen |
| Amidst much deliberation and controversy, the selection of the monument at ground zero was finalized yesterday. Read More... |
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| 1.6.2004 2003 in a Nutshell |
| A look back a 2003 and health of the cycling industry makes 2004 a finger crosser. Read More... |
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| 1.5.2004 SSWC2004—Berlin, Germany |
| Hear ye! Hear ye! The 2004 Singlespeed World Championships tentative schedule! Read More... |
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| 12.31.2003 Dirt Rag releases new Firehouse Mugs |
| Not quite news, but more of a shameless marketing spot. Read More... |
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| 12.26.2003 Operation Santa Claus Update |
| Many thanks to all who helped make Big Dave's not-so-covert Christmas Operation a success! Read More... |
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| 12.25.2003 The Night Before Christmas |
| Dirt Rag wishes you a Happy Holiday with a translation of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Read More... |
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| 12.24.2003 Special Agent Paul Tyree Retires Today |
| Dirt Rag's secret operative delivers his last package. Paul, we wish you well in the future! Read More... |
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| 12.22.2003 America Bikes Interview |
| Karl Rosengarth interviews Martha Roskowski, Campaign Manager for America Bikes Read More... |
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| 12.18.2003 Fun Things: Friday–Sunday |
| Got your shopping done? Want to put it off a little longer? Don’t even care? Read More... |
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| 12.17.2003 Cyclocross Worlds |
| Ah, cyclocross…the sport that Americans once merely viewed as a way for road racers to stay in shape... Read More... |
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| 12.15.2003 Specialized/Fox Recall |
| Specialized has issued a voluntary recall affecting 2004 Enduro S-Works and Expert bikes. Read More... |
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| 12.12.2003 USA Cyclo-Cross Nationals Begin Today |
| As many of us entertain thoughts of switching to boards for the winter, the cyclo-crossers are in full swing. Read on to see who's in contention. Read More... |
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| 12.11.2003 IB Raises 50 Grand for America Bikes |
| Proceeds From New Exhibitor Badge Program Benefit Industry's Lobby Efforts Read More... |
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| 12.10.2003 A Job Opportunity at Dirt Rag |
| Dirt Rag is looking for a creative, dedicated and enthusiastic cyclist to manage the many duties associated with marketing Dirt Rag. Read More... |
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| 12.9.2003 Shanghai to Ban Bikes?! |
| Improved economics may toll the death knell for bikes as major form of transportation in Shanghai. Read More... |
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| 12.5.2003 Cycling Seminar Saturday (Yep, Tomorrow) |
| If you're yearning to learn more about the physiology and biology of cyclists, why not hear it from people who know what's what? Read More... |
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| 12.3.2003 X'mas Plea for Parts |
| If you've got some extra bike parts or cash in your pocket, consider Sgt. Dave Wilson's plea for help with the Operation: Santa Claus program. Read More... |
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| 12.2.2003 New Rules for Transgendered Olympians |
| Athletes who have undergone sex change operations will be eligible to compete in the Olympics for the first time under new rules being finalized by the IOC. Read More... |
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| 12.1.2003 Roadside Statement by Cyclists |
| In St. Louis, Patrick Van Der Tuin tries to communicate the plight of urban cyclists to motorists. Read More... |
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| 11.26.2003 Benefit Calendar for Waddell |
| Johnny Waddell's friends and sponsors team up to produce a 2004 calendar to help offset medical expenses. Read More... |
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| 11.25.2003 Plea From SDMBA |
| The San Diego Mountain Bike Association is seeking volunteers to restore trails from aftermath of October's fires. Read More... |
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| 11.21.2003 Got a Great Product? Back it Up. |
| Pedro's is so confident in their product, they are now formally offering a full unlimited warranty. Read More... |
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| 11.20.2003 Cyclists Discover Trail Closure Sign on Popular Trail |
| Kirtland Air Force Base closed section of trail in New Mexico's Otera Canyon Trail System for nebulous but not quite unfamiliar reasons. Read More... |
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| 11.19.2003 USA Cycling Member? Here's a Deal for You! |
| Starting to pack on some winter paddiing? Don't want to start? If you're a USA Cycling member, you can get a great deal at 24 Hour Fitness clubs through November 30th. Read More... |
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| 11.18.2003 Competition IS Good |
| German court overturns Shimano's injunction against SRAM. Read More... |
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| 11.17.2003 IMBA Celebrates Anniversary With Auction |
| Just in time for X'mas, IMBA's 15th Anniversay Auction on eBay is taking place. Read More... |
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| 11.14.2003 So Ya Think You're Pretty Smart, Do Ya? |
| Here's a little Friday fun for everyone out there: nothing to do with riding, but amusing nonetheless. Read More... |
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| 11.13.2003 Weekend Lineup |
| So, a touch of winter is prompting you to stable your steed for the season? Hold on, bucko - there are still cycling events aplenty taking place - this weekend, for instance. Read More... |
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| 11.12.2003 Not a Movie |
| As I cruise the internet looking for bits of news, I'm struck by the relatively scant attention paid to Gary Ridgway. Read More... |
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| 11.11.2003 Buy Stuff, Benefit Bicyclists |
| Want to get a head start on X'mas shopping? Check out eBay, to host auction fundraiser for League of American Bicyclists.
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| 11.10.2003 What's Good for Cyclists is Good for the Industry |
| Sportworks' bike racks for buses win industry praise for product manager Lisa Robinson. Read More... |
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| 11.7.2003 Clear Channel Answers Cyclists |
| Responding to the League of American Bicyclists, Clear Channel's CEO Hogan agrees that comments made by radio stations were "intolerable." Read More... |
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| 11.5.2003 Are You Worthy? |
| IMBA is on the search for a new Trail Care Crew to fill the ranks . . . do you think you've got it? Read More... |
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| 11.3.2003 Clear Channel Hits Sour Note |
| Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for cyclists, Clear Channel Communications ups the ante for lameness. Read More... |
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| 10.31.2003 Spend 2 Weeks of Winter Cycling in AZ |
| If you're looking for a way to stave off the winter chubbies AND keep warm while learning new cycling techniques, the Endurance Network's "Base Camp" may be the ticket. Read More... |
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| 10.29.2003 Fire Season in My Face |
| Distant smoke from managed fires and the aftermath of older forest fires: these are what I've experienced firsthand. Sitting in the Maverick parking lot in Boulder, CO, is changing this. Read More... |
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| 10.28.2003 2004 AMBC Schedule Announced |
| The American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) calendar is out, and the 2004 season will provide plenty of opportunity for riders of all levels to test their mettle. Read More... |
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| 10.27.2003 He’s Doing What?! |
| You heard it here first: Zap is Trek’s new Brand Manager Read More... |
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| 10.27.2003 When Voice and Name are as Significant as Face |
| If you surmised that this has absolutely nothing to do with biking, you're right. But it's damn interesting, so thought I'd share - T Read More... |
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| 10.24.2003 UCI Says No to Cyclocross Disc Brakes |
| This news comes not from any particular UCI decision, but simply from falling back on their own governing rules. Read More... |
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| 10.22.2003 New Management = Shake up for NORBA |
| Frost and Spiegel take over the management of the NORBA series, initiating big changes for the 2004-05 including added venues; new events highlight the evolution of series. Read More... |
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| 10.21.2003 Mountain Bikers Buy Vietnam |
| The New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) buys land to preserve trails in Milford, MA; a landmark action as NEMBA is the first in the country to buy land for open space protection and recreation. Read More... |
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| 10.19.2003 24 Hours of Moab Aftermath |
| Another year has come and gone for Granny Gear's 24 Hours of Moab, and this year (if you are referring to the weather and the number of participants) was better than ever. Read More... |
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| 10.18.2003 News Briefer Abducted by Aliens |
| While you may have attributed a lack of News Brief activity this past week to slackerhood, let me set you straight. One word: Aliens. Read More... |
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| 10.18.2003 Inaugural FFT in Tennessee |
| If you've never had a reason to go "down South," here it is. On Saturday, Nov. 15th, Nashville, TN will host its first ever Fat Tire Fest. Need a bit more tempting? It's all FREE. Read More... |
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| 10.14.2003 Dirt Rag Interbike Coverage |
| Check out our forums for our 2003 Interbike coverage. Read More... |
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| 10.11.2003 Report Cards Are In |
| In terms of access advocacy and trail development, Arizona and British Columbia head the class according to the IMBA Report Card. Read More... |
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| 10.9.2003 You're Invited |
| NEMBA and IF plan a Halloween party for fun and fundraising. Ooooo . . . whoooo . . . Read More... |
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| 10.8.2003 Mountain Bikers Step Up on National Public Lands Day |
| MTB clubs across the country worked to improve trail in 24 states on National Public Lands Day; SAMBA picked to receive a fresh BOB trailer. Read More... |
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| 10.6.2003 The Dead and Marin |
| What connection do the band and the bike company have? Not much, but an interesting one, nonetheless. Read More... |
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| 10.3.2003 NiteRider Bows to the Masses |
| NiteRider has been a big name in techy, pricey lighting for some time now. But what about the rest of us who just want some reliable light for going to the store at night? Read More... |
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| 10.1.2003 And the Tube Travels On |
| (Kind of) packed and (not quite) ready to go, Maurice, Thanita and Tiglet load up the van and hitch up the Tube for yet another trip out West. Read More... |
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| 9.30.2003 Cyclocross Season Just 'Round the Corner |
| Round one of the Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Championship Series gets ready to kick off with Evo Cross in Revere, PA this Friday. Read More... |
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| 9.26.2003 One Love, Two Socks |
| Jah mon… Dirt Rag Rasta socks are here. Read More... |
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| 9.25.2003 Buy Some Klaws, Give IMBA a Boost |
| Kenda partners with IMBA to make sure those Long Rides we all love keep happening. Read More... |
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| 9.22.2003 Cycle Lovers |
| Where two wheels become four . . . Read More... |
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| 9.17.2003 Women Outpace Men in CMWC |
| At this year's grueling Courier Messenger World Championships in Seattle, Sheba Farrin and Sara Martin reign supreme in an international group of couriers extraordinaire. Read More... |
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| 9.15.2003 "Trail Angel" Honored |
| First-ever “Trail Angel Award” to be presented to June Curry of Afton, Va., at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16. Read More... |
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| 9.10.2003 Wrench Like a Wrench |
| Tired of taking your bike to the shop for every little fix? Impress your friends by learning how to identify bike tools AND use them. Read More... |
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| 9.8.2003 Trek and Wrench Force Walk the Walk |
| Trek and Wrench Force step in and donate to Pittsburgh cycling advocacy group, FreeRide. Read More... |
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| 9.5.2003 Congress Makes Good on Enhancements |
| A big win for bicycling yesterday as Congress voted to protect enhancements. Read More... |
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| 9.3.2003 MBHOF Announces 2003 Inductees |
| Gary Crandall, Promotion; Cindy Devine, Racing History; Dan Koeppel, Journalism; Ashley Korenblat, Advocacy. So, what exactly did these folk do to get in? Read on . . . Read More... |
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| 9.2.2003 Take Action Today! |
| On Thursday, September 4th, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the 2004 Transportation Appropriations bill. Currently, that bill contains language which eliminates funding for the popular Transportation Enhancemen Read More... |
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| 8.28.2003 He Had a Dream |
| Forty years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr. made his famous speech on the Washington Mall. Read More... |
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| 8.27.2003 The "Real" History of Bicycle Evolution |
| Jim Langley Chronicles History Of Bicycle Evolution Online Read More... |
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| 8.26.2003 First Nat'l Park Singletrack Set to Reopen |
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IMBA and Local Advocates Lead Successful Push to Reverse Cactus Forest Trail Closure at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ. Read More... |
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| 8.22.2003 New UCI Ruling Causes Dissent |
| New minimum racer requirements for the 2003 UCI Master’s World Championships cause protest among racers in “fringe” categories.
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| 8.21.2003 IMBA Talks Bikes with Bush |
| IMBA leaders talk with the President about mountain biking and national parks at a Los Angeles meeting last week. Read More... |
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| 8.18.2003 NORBA NCS Finals Results |
| Durango hosted the final NORBA NCS race this weekend, where top riders battled for the Overall and National titles. Read More... |
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| 8.18.2003 Philly Single-Speed Rally Date Change |
| The Philly Single-Speed Rally date has been changed from Saturday, September 6th to Sunday September 7th. Read More... |
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| 8.15.2003 Allamuchy, Anyone? |
| The 10th Annual 24 Hours of Allamuchy Mountain Bike Race Returns With Sponsors for 2003. Read More... |
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| 8.13.2003 Mountain Bike Says Goodbye to Zap and Others |
| Rodale Drops Zap, Pryor and Donaldson as It Revamps Mountain Bike. Read More... |
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| 8.11.2003 1000+ Miles of New Route Unveiled |
| The Adventure Cycling Association, a non-profit organization whose mission revolves around promoting travel by bike, unveils the Lake Erie and Grand Canyon connector routes. Read More... |
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| 8.8.2003 South Africa: Nothing for the Unfit |
| Have a hankering to visit South Africa? Got a friend who wants to do the same? Feel like riding (a lot) when you're there? The Cape Epic may be for you. Read More... |
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| 8.6.2003 Flower Power Nominees Wanted! |
| Got a favorite flower, er, female mountain bike rider? If so, let Mtbchick.com know, and she may be recognized in one of the eleven award categories come October. Read More... |
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| 8.4.2003 Transportation Enhancements Program Shelved by House Appropriations Committee |
| Your help is now crucial - one significant step closer to eliminating funds for bike/walk places was taken by
Congress on July 24th. Find out what you can do. Read More... |
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| 8.1.2003 Double Humpin to Please |
| The indefatigable Dirt Rag crew is doing double duty the weekend of August 9-10th. Read More... |
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| 7.29.2003 2003 Wilderness 101 |
| On paper, 10,000 feet of climbing over 101 miles doesn’t sound all that bad, and even though the brochure calls it an “ultra-endurance backcountry race,” the words simply don’t serve the experience justice. Read More... |
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| 7.23.2003 Tinker's Operation Successful |
| 24 Hour Race veteran Tinker Juarez takes a recovery break, but expect to see him competing again as soon as August. Read More... |
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| 7.17.2003 Your Help Is Needed |
| To help save funding for vital transportation enhancements in 2004. Please call your state representative before July 21! Read More... |
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| 7.15.2003 UCI Mountain Bike World Masters Championship |
| Ski Bromont in Quebec, Canada will host the UCI Mountain Bike World Masters Championships on August 27th through 31st, 2003. Read More... |
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| 7.14.2003 29” Wheels Approved by the UCI |
| Nervous 29” wheel racers can now breathe a little easier, as Gary Fisher helped pave the way to UCI approval for all 29” wheeled bikes. Read More... |
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| 7.11.2003 Plums Make You Faster |
| Dried plums are taking hold of racing! Er, rather, women on the Dried Plums/ Orbitz team are doing rather well in all disciplines of mountain bike racing. Read More... |
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| 7.10.2003 Kona's New Line-up |
| The good folks at Kona Bicycles have just announced the arrival of their 2004 line of bikes. In the new line-up, you’ll find more dirt jumpers, a couple bikes for you Clydesdales and a pair of “Coilers." Read More... |
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| 7.9.2003 Asheville “Urban Sprawl Contest” Gallery is Online! |
| On June 6-8, the Asheville Mountain Sports Festival, in conjunction with Pro Bikes and Dirt Rag, hosted a contest unlike any other. Jason Thomas caught the action on film for your enjoyment. Read More... |
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| 7.3.2003 SingleTrackWorld Has Biggest Willy! |
| At least in the UK, according to Mark Alker of SingleTrack Magazine. Read More... |
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| 7.1.2003 2nd Annual Laurel Mountain Bike Festival |
| Fledgling mountain bike festival to be held at new location, near Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Western PA, on the weekend of July 25-27. Read More... |
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| 6.27.2003 Legalize it! |
| That’s right, don’t be a rogue freerideer. If you like riding gnarly terrain and know of some good, legal trails, speak up! Patrick McCue wants to help IMBA create a list of legal freeride trails throughout the nation… Read More... |
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| 6.26.2003 Bikes4Rent |
| So, you have travel plans. You want to ride, but don't want to drag your bike along. You have no idea how to go about finding a rental, and you're feeling lazy. If only there were some easy online solution . . . Read More... |
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| 6.25.2003 Ritchey's BreakAway Bike Now Available |
| If you're an avid biker and traveler or just like cool compact gizmos, Ritchey's new BreakAway bike may be your bag. Read More... |
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| 6.24.2003 New IMBA Representatives in Pennsylvania |
| 2+1=3! Pennsylvania gets a bit more organized with 2 new IMBA reps. Read More... |
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| 6.21.2003 HOPE to Unveil New Downhill Brakes |
| When a photo of the as yet un-mass marketed HOPE DH disc brake appeared on the internet, Bill and Gwen decided to up the ante by putting a teaser under the public eye. Read More... |
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| 6.19.2003 Cycling Fanatics, Get Your eBay On |
| ebay to auction sports memorabilia, including many items donated by cycling stars. Read More... |
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| 6.18.2003 Giant Truck Totalled |
| Yesterday outside of Roxbury, PA, the Giant truck was involved in an accident at an intersection. No one was seriously injured, but Tara Llanes flew home with a broken foot. Read More... |
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| 6.18.2003 Shimano 2004 XT Exposed |
| And on the third day of the third week of the sixth month, Shimano cast out an email to all their minions and said, go forth with this knowledge of new 2004 Deore XT componentry. Read More... |
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| 6.16.2003 Anne-Caro injured! |
| Anne-Caroline CHAUSSON is hurt his hand during the last week end. Unlucky done by a shock between a glass and a sauce pan ! Read More... |
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| 6.16.2003 Oberstar to Introduce Pedestrian and Cycling Equity Act |
| If passed, PACE will ensure that federal monies are funneled towards something positive - making our communities more bike and pedestrian friendly. Read More... |
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| 6.11.2003 "Epic" IMBA Epic This Weekend in Ontario |
| Ontario bike club hosts this weekend's IMBA epic, complete with trail building, lots of riding and other "tasty perks." Read More... |
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| 6.9.2003 L.A. Cyclists Need a Presence |
| Cyclists need to be their own advocates in order to get cycling legalized in the nation's largest urban park - L.A.'s Griffith Park. Tonight is your chance. Read More... |
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| 6.6.2003 Sunday River Opens Mountain Park June 26th |
| So, you're stuck in Maine, twiddling your thumbs, and can't think of anything to do? Well, if you like outdoor sports, Sunday River's Mountain Park may be the answer to your dreams.
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| 6.6.2003 Land Access Meetings Scheduled: Public Opinion Counts! |
| So, you're worried about increasing restrictions concerning the use of public land for mountain bikers? Here's your chance to affect change: attend one of eight meetings to be held in PA over the next few months. Read More... |
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| 6.4.2003 Gram Counters Rejoice: Topeak's New "Pocket Shock" Debuts |
| So, what's a gram counter with a full-size shock pump to do? Topeak introduces the "Pocket Shock," touted as the "most compact shock pump on the market." Read More... |
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| 6.2.2003 Will New Fork Make "Adjustable Travel" Yesterday's News? |
| So you thought adjustable travel and lock out were the bomb? Check out Automoto Ltd's "Dynamic fork-angle" concept. Read More... |
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| 5.31.2003 May Isn't the Only Bicycle Month |
| So, May's almost over and you're tearfully bidding "Bicycle Month" adieu . . . why not lengthen it by heading to West Virginia, where Governor Bob Wise proclaimed June as Mountain Bike Month? Read More... |
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| 5.30.2003 La Ruta Wants a New Conquistador! |
| During the race, you’ll experience hike-a-bike through rain forests, jungles, steaming volcanoes, coastlines, suspended bridges and deep river gorges. What better way to see the country Read More... |
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| 5.29.2003 Egg Beater Pedal As "Inspiration Perspiration" |
| Sports equipment design is recognized for aesthetic as well as functional qualities at the San Francisco Design Museum, Meandra. Read More... |
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| 5.26.2003 Bikes |
| Read More... |
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| 5.26.2003 Trio in the Tube |
| After four weeks of travel with just Maurice and Thanita, a third body now calls the Tube home. Read More... |
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| 5.24.2003 New “Sprockids” Chapter Needs Kids |
| Gene Nacey, President of the Kiski Valley Fat Tire Fanatics out of Leechburg, PA is issuing a call for kids 10-17 to participate in a new Spockids chapter. Read More... |
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| 5.22.2003 Become a Champeen |
| Those of you living within a 12 hour drive of Little Rock have no excuse not to attend the National Singlespeed Champeenship this weekend... Read More... |
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| 5.22.2003 Bike Commuter Act Introduced |
| A new act introduced in the Senate may provide tax breaks for employers and cash for cyclists. How's that for incentive, all around? Read More... |
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| 5.21.2003 Who's the Fastest Courier on the Continent? |
| Being a bike messenger is as much a skill as it is a job, as the 6th annual North American Cycle Courier Championships will undoubtedly prove. Read More... |
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| 5.20.2003 "Conserve By Bike" Bill Okayed |
| Exciting cycling advocates everywhere, the U.S. House of Representatives approves the "Conserve By Bike" Bill which would potentially set aside $6 million bucks for biking programs. Read More... |
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| 5.19.2003 2003 Il Giro d'Ville |
| No plans for the Memorial Day weekend? If you happen to be near VA and want to do lots of riding, this sounds like great fun. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2003 Sue Haywood Dominates STXC |
| Just minutes ago, Sue Haywood pulled out an amazing win in the NORBA short track here at Snow Summit Resort in Big Bear Lake. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2003 Tragedy at Big Bear Lake With First NCS Death |
| Crash during downhill practice proves fatal. Read More... |
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| 5.18.2003 Sunday with NORBA |
| Sunny skies and great racing draw a thin but steady crowd at NORBA?s first series race at Big Bear Lake. Read More... |
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| 5.16.2003 Dirt Rag Debuts New E-Z Up! |
| After 15 years and 100 issues, Dirt Rag gets official with a new E-Z UP and flags! Read More... |
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| 5.15.2003 A Few Fun Places to Visit This Weekend |
| Pull out your road maps—it's time for a road trip. Six events worth taking a look at this weekend. Read More... |
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| 5.14.2003 SARS Travel Warnings Extended |
| The World Health Organization yesterday issued SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) travel warnings for Taipei, Taiwan and the two other mainland provinces, Inner Mongolia and Tianjin. Read More... |
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| 5.13.2003 Why You Should Never Buy a Bike from the Big Box Stores |
| Go ahead, take a look for yourself. The #1 reason why you should support your local bicycle dealer... Read More... |
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| 5.12.2003 Cannondale Crisis Resolved? |
| So what’s up with Cannondale? It’s resurfacing with a new name – the Cannondale Bicycle Corporation – and new owners, Cannondale’s largest secured creditors, Pegasus Partners II L.P. Read More... |
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| 5.9.2003 Saturday's DINO Race Postponed |
| Due to flooding, the DINO Mountain Bike Series race scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at Imagination Glen Park in Portage, IL has been cancelled. Read More... |
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| 5.8.2003 Land for Riding, Trip for You! |
| Preserve "Vietnam" for mountain bikes, and you just might win a "trip of a lifetime." Now that's a win-win gamble. Read More... |
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| 5.3.2003 Gassing it Up? |
| Lowest fuel economy in 22 years! Read More... |
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| 5.2.2003 National Bike Month is Upon Us |
| May is National Bike Month, what better excuse to grab some friends and ride everywhere you possibly can? Read More... |
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| 5.1.2003 NORBA NCS Future Unclear |
| A drastically reduced budget for 2003 means major changes for NORBA's National Championship Series. Read More... |
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| 4.30.2003 ECNACoftheU Update |
| The latest word from Eric Roman—and how to win his Hyundai Excel. Read More... |
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| 4.22.2003 Ride Your Bike- It's Earth Day! |
| Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day. That means you should do something nice for the world, even if you do every other day of the year. Read More... |
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| 4.18.2003 Ritchey Celebrates 30 Years |
| Last weekend at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, Tom Ritchey was in a good mood... Read More... |
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| 4.16.2003 Good Friday Jam |
| There will be two new videos premiering this Friday... Read More... |
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| 4.15.2003 Clif Bar goes Granola |
| Clif Bar is working to offest their environmental impact... Read More... |
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| 4.9.2003 2003 ECNASSC of the U |
| More on the East Coast North American Single Speed Championship of the Universe on May 25... Read More... |
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| 4.7.2003 IMBA News: 2 of 2 |
| IMBA is urging riders and mountain bike supporters to contact Saguaro National Park... Read More... |
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| 4.4.2003 IMBA News: 1 of 2 |
| Four grants have been awarded this spring... Read More... |
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| 4.3.2003 Sea Otter Classic, part deux |
| The 2003 Sea Otter Classic will be offering a “MTB Ride Zone”... Read More... |
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| 4.2.2003 Heads up for Sea Otter- Part One |
| Four days’ worth of cycling competition will be radio broadcast live on the web... Read More... |
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| 3.28.2003 Get Your One Speed On |
| A few alternatives to the 2003 SSWC down under... Read More... |
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| 3.27.2003 A Toast: To Sport Drinks! |
| A few sweet n' salty slurps of news regarding sports drinks... Read More... |
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| 3.26.2003 Lobbying for Bikes |
| The League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit came and went... Read More... |
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| 3.24.2003 Trips for Kids Gets the Hook Up |
| Thanks to Giant Bicycles, Trips for Kids has $100,000 worth of equipment... Read More... |
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| 3.21.2003 Cannondale's Auction Comes to a Close |
| After declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 27, the auction for Cannondale's bicycle and motorsports division went up for auction. Read more to find out who won the bidding. Read More... |
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| 3.18.2003 Shimano to Introduce Saint Component Group |
| You no longer need to rely on the rumor mill... Read More... |
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| 3.17.2003 New Steps to Save Singletrack |
| IMBA is continuing their campaign to save California’s popular mountain biking trails... Read More... |
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| 3.14.2003 Riding in the Middle |
| Pedro’s Midwest is now known as, simply, the Midwest Mountain Bike Festival... Read More... |
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| 3.13.2003 Some Reading Material |
| I was very pleased to look in my mailbox today and pull out a copy of the Wire Donkey Bike Zine... Read More... |
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| 3.12.2003 Cover to Cover |
| The March issue of Folio Magazine contains an article regarding the Dirt Rag World Tour... Read More... |
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| 3.11.2003 Ask the Vulture |
| Tonight, March 11, singlespeed.net will host an online chat with Wade Beauchamp... Read More... |
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| 3.7.2003 A Party and a Half |
| Make time to swing by Lake Isabella for the 15th Annual Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race... Read More... |
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| 3.5.2003 Always a Headwind |
| June 15th is to be the date for this year’s Bike the Drive in Chicago... Read More... |
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| 3.4.2003 Global Racing Back for More |
| The Global Racing Mountain Bike Team announced that it would be returning to the race curcuit in 2003... Read More... |
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| 3.3.2003 Sea Otter Debuts New Competition |
| For 2003, the Sea Otter Classic will be introducing the Gravity Omnium... Read More... |
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| 2.28.2003 Trail Care Crew Keeps Crankin’ |
| For the seventh year in a row, IMBA’s Trail Care Crews are on the road... Read More... |
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| 2.27.2003 Critical Mass this Friday |
| Critical Mass is a worldwide cycling event happening on the last Friday of every month in cities everywhere... Read More... |
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| 2.26.2003 Interns Wanted |
| Looking for something to do this summer? Read More... |
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| 2.25.2003 Granny Gears Up |
| Granny Gear Productions have finalized their 2003 24 Hour Team Relay race schedule... Read More... |
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| 2.24.2003 Jerseys for Lance |
| Axcent Sports will be producing and selling replicas of the 7-Eleven Cycling Team’s jersey... Read More... |
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| 2.21.2003 New Toys for Singlespeeders |
| Doug White, founder of component manufacturer White Industries, dropped by... Read More... |
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| 2.14.2003 2003 National Bike Summit |
| March 5th through the 7th have been set as the dates for the National Bike Summit... Read More... |
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| 2.13.2003 And They're Off! |
| We packed up Maurice, Thanita and Karl, and shipped them off today to Arizona... Read More... |
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| 2.12.2003 IMBA Epics |
| Another week, another bit o’ news about the International Mountain Biking Association... Read More... |
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| 2.11.2003 A Trip to Tunisia |
| The International Bicycle Fund has announced a pair of eye-opening cycle tours... Read More... |
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| 2.10.2003 Ride the Big City |
| Bike New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the best place to see a city overrun with cyclists... Read More... |
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| 2.7.2003 Trips for Kids Gets $10,000 |
| Trips for Kids has received a matching funds grant of $10,000... Read More... |
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| 2.6.2003 A Shameless Plug |
| I was going to write up some IMBA news, but then... Read More... |
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| 2.5.2003 Cookies for Breakfast |
| Baker’s Breakfast Cookies are round and look like a cookie... Read More... |
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| 2.4.2003 Accident Devastates Action Sports Group |
| We learned of a tragedy that struck our friends in the cycling publication industry... Read More... |
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| 2.3.2003 Flanigan Starts Up A.N.T. |
| A.N.T., a one-man shop, is committed to building utilitarian bicycles... Read More... |
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| 1.31.2003 Cannondale Update |
| Cannondale has officially filed for reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code Chapter 11... Read More... |
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| 1.31.2003 Kelty Drops In |
| Kelty will be releasing three new winter-weather hydration packs for those of us... Read More... |
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| 1.30.2003 Powered by Bees |
| Honey Stinger has created a grassroots sponsorship program... Read More... |
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| 1.28.2003 Cannondale Files for Bankruptcy |
| Cannondale announced yesterday their intentions to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy... Read More... |
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| 1.27.2003 Mt. Borah’s New Toys |
| The folks at Mt. Borah Designs are introducing a custom sublimation program... Read More... |
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| 1.23.2003 5th Annual Jamaica Fat Tire Festival Approaches |
| It’s only a matter of weeks until the fifth annual Jamaica Fat Tire Festival... Read More... |
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| 1.23.2003 Topeak's got a Brand New Bag |
| Topeak is releasing their new line of Aero Wedge saddle bags... Read More... |
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| 1.22.2003 It's Fun to Say "Chumba Wumba" |
| New for 2003, hydraulic brake manufacturers Magura USA has partnered up with the Chumba Wumba Racing Team... Read More... |
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| 1.21.2003 Recall-licious |
| Raleigh America has announced a recall on about 2,800 of their Diamondback Y-frame full-suspension bikes... Read More... |
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| 1.20.2003 A Fixie Haven |
| American Cyclery, located in San Francisco, recently opened their new web site devoted entirely to track bike and fixed gear products... Read More... |
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| 1.17.2003 Dirt Rag Announces Breaking News |
| Starting today, the Dirt Rag Magazine home page will feature regularly updated cycling news, right here at this very address... Read More... |
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| 1.16.2003 Freezride Returns |
| Red Bull has announced that their Freezride snow riding competition will be returning to Whitefish, Montana... Read More... |
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| 1.12.2003 Moving Forward? |
| The Wilderness Society and IMBA, along with a collection of smaller organizations, has released a Joint Statement of Commitments... Read More... |
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| 1.11.2003 Kona Bikes Fall a Long Ways |
| The Whistler Mountain Bike Park in British Columbia has its own special fleet of bikes for riders to rent... Read More... |
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| 1.10.2003 The New Guy |
| The Trek Volkswagen Racing team has a new guy in charge... Read More... |
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| 10.1.2002 And the Tube Travels On |
| (Kind of) packed and (not quite) ready to go, Maurice, Thanita and Tiglet load up the van and hitch up the Tube for yet another trip out West. Read More... |
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| 10.1.2002 And the Tube Travels On |
| (Kind of) packed and (not quite) ready to go, Maurice, Thanita and Tiglet load up the van and hitch up the Tube for yet another trip out West. Read More... |
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| 9.22.2002 Cycle Lovers |
| Where two wheels become four . . . Read More... |
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| 5.1.2002 NORBA NCS Future Unclear |
| A drastically reduced budget for 2003 spells change for the 2003 NORBA National Championship Series. Read More... |
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