Monthly Archives: June 2010

The Gary Fisher Collection?

Trek drops Gary Fisher brand in cost-cutting measure; introduces the “Gary Fisher Collection.”

Review: Kona Band Wagon

Review of the 2010 Kona Band Wagon fixed gear bicycle.

Pain

Mark Cavendish and Heinrich Haussler touched wheels just short of the finish line during a sprint finish in Stage 4 of the Tour de Suisse.

Cavendish book winner

Congratulations to Mr Nick Magel of San Francisco, who wins a copy of Mark Cavendish’s book Boy Racer after posting a link to Oaklavia to the Cyclelicious Facebook fan page. Nick likes to ride in Marin County. His day job is a campaign holding Chevron accountable to their pollution. He also volunteers at Walk Oakland read more »

Bike path made from ink cartridges

A newly opened bike path through an Australian National Park was made of “timbers” manufactured from recycled plastics.

Wind powered bike taxi

Video of a “Hybrid Rickshaw in Nepal.” Yeah, we know the rickshaw driver is likely providing most of the power to turn that wind turbine, increasing his effort, but Adam @ Make suggests “suspend your disbelief for a moment and marvel at the dual-action windmill/rotating sign’s purported ability to use the wind to assist the read more »