Whatever happened with the $20/mo tax-free bike commuter credit? Someone asked me today and I haven't heard about this in months now. It seemed like it was an HR nightmare and no one really knew how to set it up. Thanks

Commuter Check advertises that option on their website and it's part of their setup. I've heard of a small handful of employers that offer it (don't have a list handy, sorry), but yeah, there's been no mass rush to sign for this. Setup is trivial — like any other employee benefit program.

Hey!! Love your blog!! Have you seen this funny video about biking in Amsterdam yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an1m7t6p548

Hi! I'm organizing a year long bike tour and media project around sustainable livlihoods across the Americas. Do you have any ideas of folks I could contact about publicity, funding, neat organizations to get in touch with, etc?

We're an online money clip company http://www.crazy4moneyclips.com Since money clips are compact and travel well, we've begun an adventure campaign for 2010. One of our segments is biking. For demonstration purposes, check out our promotional video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1AMAuCKpnQ. I'd like to figure out a way to work together. Perhaps, I could offer your members a discount or develop an engraved proudct Cyclelicious….Please let me know if you are interested.

World Cycling Blog Honors

Bikes are King…..and Cycling blogs are definitely where it is at. I'm sure you'll agree with that. Well, we sure do and that is why we have created Crank.

We'd like to invite you to nominate yourself or have your blog fans nominate for you, so that your cycling blog can be considered a nominee for the first ever world cycling blog rankings.

Starting today, the nominations page is open and we look forward to you throwing your hat into the ring. No matter how big or deserving you think your cycling blog is, we want to hear from you. Not only will entering your blog put you in the running for the best cycling blog in your category, it will also be listed in our Crank Cycling Blog Directory following the voting and final results. I'm not sure about you, but we've tried hard to find all you cycling bloggers and having a directory set up will sure make it a whole lot easier for the next person doing this search.

Come on now, head over to http://www.cranklisted.com and register yourself for the 2010 World Cycling Blog nominations. We'll be taking nominations up until May 21st, with voting starting on May 22nd. Then on June 13th we will unveil the big kahuna blog site in each of four cycling blog categories:

Best Road Cycling Blog
Best Mountain Bike Blog
Best Commuter/Travel Cycling Blog
Best Cycling Lifestyle Blog

Let all your followers know about Crank so they can increase the amount of nominations you receive. The top 5 blogs with the most nominations in each category will be in for the voting starting on May 22nd.

Please feel free to contact us for a Crank logo to include in your blog to promote nominations.

Good luck to you. Crank It Up.

Sincerely,

The Crank Team
http://www.cranklisted.com

With oil spills in the news and May being National Bike Month, the Sierra Club is putting on a bike haiku contest. The poet winner will receive a brand-new Breezer Uptown 8 bicycle. Runners-up will get a Kryptonite lock and a Nutcase helmet.

A panel of bike-commuting Sierra Club staffers will pick the finalists and the winner will be selected by Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, founder of the Congressional Bicycle Caucus. All you have to do is: join the Bicycle group on Climate Crossroads (http://www.climatecrossroads.org) , Sierra Club's social network on climate; post a picture to the group's gallery; write a haiku about your bike and/or bike commuting. Deadline to enter is May 31 at noon PST.

here are details to enter the contest: http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageNavigator…

Here's the Bicycle group on Climate Crossroads, where the contest is taking place: http://connect.sierraclub.org/Groups/Bicycle

Be safe,
Brian Foley
Sierra Club

How about a post on the San Jose Via Velo on May 15?

http://bikesiliconvalley.org/mattson-viavelo2010

Hi!
I am organizing an alleycat bike race in Washington DC and I follow your heavily-trafficked blog!
I would love it if you could give us a shout-out on Friday (tomorrow!)

Race Details:
WHAT: Business Casualleycat: a business-casual themed alleycat
WHEN: THIS WEEKEND
22 May 2010
WHERE: 6PM Freedom Plaza (13th & Pennsylvnia Ave)

We've got over $2000 in prizes to give away in categories such as First Fixed Gear, First Free-Wheel and First Female.
There are also Skid, Trackstand and Footdown Competitions before and after the race.

But wait, there's MORE! – Secret mini challenges throughout the course!
…With prizes all their own!

More information/comments/questions/applause/juicy secrets or to just give us a shout — please check out our blog:
http://businesscasualleycat.blogspot.com
(we've been posting all the prizes there too, so come drool over it all with the rest of us!)

Thanks and we'll see YOU on race day!

~Michael

Howdy. We're big fans of your website. Next month we'll be doing something that has never been done before: sailing AND cycling across the country! The street-legal Pterosail combines sailing, cycling, solar and regenerative technologies into one. We can't wait to start! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We also have a video about our planned trip on our website: http://www.Pterosail.com

Hi,
I'm writing a story for the San Francisco Chronicle about bike fashion. The Chron needs fashion show photos, and I notice you have shots from the SF Bike Expo fashion show. Would you be able to make those available to the Chron? I don't know what their rates are; I'm a freelancer. Also, do you know if photos exist from the SF Bike Coalition fashion show at the Rickshaw stop on May 13? I attended that event, but did not photograph it. Thanks, eric

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Hi Richard,
I am a Bay Area cyclist myself, so I a love your blog. I am hoping you might be able to write about a team of cyclists from the Bay Area who riding in the Death Ride on July 10, and raising money for a nonprofit called TurningWheels for Kids, which builds bikes for kids in need and gives them away during the holidays. Their goal is to raise $60K.
Here's a link to their info: http://www.active.com/donate/turningwheelsforkids
The group is completely grassroots, and every dollar donated goes toward buying bikes!
Thanks!
Jodi

Found an article today about a young guy and some friends riding cross country to raise money for breast cancer. Unfortunatley he was struck and killed New Mexico before reaching their final destination. I love cycling but my biggest deterrent is traffic. Incidents like this only make my fears grow.

The article is like stuff you've posted before.

Keep up the news and more importantly, keep cycling!

I found the article here : http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Bicyc…

Hi Richard,

I've been a longtime reader of your blog. I've lived in Las Cruces, NM for many years and have been cycling in and around the city for at least 3. I just thought I'd let you know about an all-too-typical view of cycling from a Las Cruces resident in the newspaper's Letter to the Editor page.

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-opinion/ci…

Keep up the good work.
Stan

Cyclelicious – a tip for your readers …… Performance Bicycle is setting up a special Tour de France page on its website that offers live tour updates via RSS feeds, a “Tour 101” section, and plenty of interesting trivia. The page will also allow anyone to register for a Tour de France giveaway. Prizes include a Fuji SST Tour de France Limited Edition road bike, and plenty of the latest in top of the line gear.

You can check out the Tour page yourself at http://www.performancebike.com/tour and feel free to let me know if you need any more information

Thanks,
Josh

Josh Gilbert
Account Representative
314-324-5081
josh@traffic-prm.com

Hi, my name is Meaghan form Momentum Magazine and I'd love to get in contact with you but cannot find your contact information, maybe I am not looking the right way. Please email me at meaghan@momentumplanet.com when you have a chance. Thank you.

Anyone go to the Sky Ride this weekend? I got interviewed by these guys in yellow, it's right here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Ilz7618ME

Anyone else chat to them?

Hi, I'm writing just to inform you about the riding from Stuttgart to Barcelona, about 1.000 miles in 10 days with fixie. Here for more informations http://www.pistard.cc/index.php/Vamos+a+la+Play… It's also the first event supported by Pistard.cc and other companies.

I wanted to share these cycling video's with your blog, check it out and feel free to post them!
http://vimeo.com/videos/search:jim%20kellett/af…

Heya; saw a story you might like:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-boston-…

Saw via FB post by Pee-wee Herman!

Nick/295bus

Hey – just wanted to make sure your readers were signing the petition… Performance Bicycle announced today that it has signed on as an official partner with People for Bikes, the campaign to collect more than one million signatures in support of bicycle-friendly policies and government funding.

Sign up here – http://www.peopleforbikes.org/page/s/pledge – and if you would like more information, please let me know.

Thanks!
Josh

Josh Gilbert
josh@traffic-prm.com

Please visit http://www.signobike.net and help spread the word… many thx.

Hello!
I was reading your blog, you have great content! I am involved in a video project called Victorian Cycles. I thought you would love the video’s, they would make a great blog.

Check out this one- http://vimeo.com/channels/112781#8745588

Let me know if you like it and are going to use it.

Thanks,
Andrea

Thanks so much Andrea. I love those videos you’ve posted. I’ve
actually already mentioned Victorian Cycles a couple of times at
Cyclelicious:

http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/denver-scorchers/
http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/dora-the-explorer/

I recently read two ‘letter to the editor’ pieces that were aimed at the college aged rider returning to campus. At least one of the letters was along the lines of ‘you’re an adult now, time to stop riding like a kid’. I’m one the local Bicycle Advisory Committee and we’ve been discussing getting something in the college paper. I wanted to go back to these letters but can’t find them. I’m pretty sure I originally found them from links here. Does these letters sound familiar at all?

Hi Daniel, there’s a vague familiarity, but like you I can’t recall the specifics of where I might have seen this.

Hi Daniel, there’s a vague familiarity, but like you I can’t recall the specifics of where I might have seen this.

Hi! I saw this story about the newly opened trail around Moffett Field:

http://www.mercurynews.com/scott-herhold/ci_16126956?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1

Hi! I saw this story about the newly opened trail around Moffett Field:

http://www.mercurynews.com/scott-herhold/ci_16126956?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1

check out http://www.cranktheearth.com

check out http://www.cranktheearth.com

Unable to comment on any of your normal post pages. Disqus shows up here, but not on the others.

Oh! Thanks for mentioning. I’ll look into it.

Hey Cyclelicious, love the work you’re doing with the blog. Thought you and your readers would like to know about pedalr – a marketplace for people who love bikes. You can check it out here – http://www.pedalr.com/

On pedalr individuals, artisans, boutique manufacturers and shops can list new and used bikes, accessories, parts, apparel or anything bike related. We love new sellers, shoppers and feedback so please check out the site and let us know what you think.

Thanks,
The pedalr team

Hi Cycleicious –

You know you’ve made the big time when you get an email from the north of Scotland ..!

The Highalnd Cycling Forum Team have just started a new website and we thought you’d like to know that you have been included in the blogging section of the links page. We wanted to make the website as interesting to as many people as possible so we have tried to include as many different areas in the forums, photos and links as we could think of.

If you want to pay us a visit the website is http://www.highlandcyclingforum.co.uk – there’s a guestbook to sign if you like but if you want to submit anything in the way of news or photos please feel free to register and join in!

Also, if you have any thoughts or feedback it would be great to hear back from you.

Highland Cycling Forum Team

Hi Cyclelicious! We love your blog. Check out this one – full of bicycles music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mo9f9FmENY (sorry about strange language, it’s estonian

Hi Cyclelicious! We love your blog. Check out this one – full of bicycles music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mo9f9FmENY (sorry about strange language, it’s estonian

I love it! Are you the artist? Google Translate says the song is about
saving the earth, or something like that?

Richard Masoner
Santa Cruz, California USA
http://www.cyclelicio.us/ is yummy!

Hi,

I am the singer of the video sent by the previous user. .
The video was added by our friend, so feel free to use it .
Also a comment about the lyrics. You’re right, the message is about saving the earth. Also that people should take problems into their own hands. I also translated it in Google, so i realized that half of the text went missing and some of it is lost in translation. That’s sad. On the all I hope You’ll see the beauty in the language, video and music….And of course, by the end of the day we adore bicycles )))

Thanks,
Norman Salumäe (Estonia)

Hey, this is a great blog… I have some websites that you may find pretty cool….. http://electric-bicycle-store.pietzo.com/. Also we posted some interesting reseach on the impact of electric bicycles vs other forms of transportation. There is some cool data. http://www.pietzo.com/electric-bicycle-research/

Hi there!

I am planning an alleycat race in DC THIS WEEKEND!!
It’s a Halloween theme race and we’ve got tons of prizes ($3000 worth, just check out the sponsor roll on our site!)
We’re also rolling with goldsprints at the afterparty and it’s fixing to be a sick night no one will soon forget…

The only left to manage is publibity… Which is where I hope you’ll step in

I read you blog every day, sometimes too much, if you ask my boss and I know that tons of other people do too (all over the world even!)

So, I would be absolutely thrilled if you could post this up on your site as an event happening DC (Sat, 30 Oct)

I can send a flyer too, just let me know how…

Thanks and keep the rubber side down,
~Michael
http://deadcityhalloween.blogspot.com/

Hello Richard,

I like reading your blog. I know you don’t do a lot of product news, but I am wondering if you would post something about these sexy Italian bikes I am importing.

After visiting Italy many times, my new hot Italian wife’s family told me to visit a nearby factory, they know of my bicycle affliction.

The Gemmati Velocipedi factory has been there making high performance IRIDE bikes since 1919. I visited several years in a row, making friends. Noticing I had found the undiscovered Italian bicycle maker, I decided to import their bikes to the USA.

I am bringing in the beautiful track bikes now, with roadsters coming soon. They are classic steel lugged frames, all Italian, with the appropriate Miche gruppo.

See pictures of the factory here: http://www.irideusa.com

Ask me any questions.

Brian Miller
email@irideusa.com

http://www.irideusa.com/IRIDE-track-bike-profile-1200.jpg

http://www.irideusa.com/IRIDE-track-bike-get-on-1200.jpg

Hi Richard

I really love your blog!

As a bike enthusiast I thought you may appreciate this stop-motion video I made about a girl who wants a bike for Christmas – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uztT_I6izM

Would be great to get your feedback on this =)

Cheers
Tammie

Dear Richard,

I have been checking out your blog and it looks great. I have a product that you may be interested in using. Its called the Clean Bottle. It’s a bottle that unscrews at both ends so you can actually clean it and dry it. It helps athletes easily clean out all that funk and gunk from the bottom of their bottles. We also donate 10% of profits to charities people can vote for on our website.

We started Clean Bottle in May and its been going great. We are in about 500 stores and 8 countries so far, have been reviewed on many sites including lifehacker.com, and will be featured in SELF and PREVENTION Magazines! Most of our pick up came when the founder dressed up like a giant Clean Bottle and ran alongside the riders at the Tour de France. Check out some of the video here: http://www.versus.com/cycling/videos/david-mayer-on-clean-bottle-with-robbie-ventura—stage-18/

We’d love to get you a bottle so you can test it out and let me know your thoughts. If you’d like it would be great if you could review it.

Thanks again and keep up the great work,

Andrew
http://www.cleanbottle.com
asmith01@umail.ucsb.edu

When viewing your site or your RSS feed in Reader, my cursor goes all blinky on me, repeatedly disappearing. If I move my mouse, it comes back, but continues blinking until it goes out again. When I close your site and/or go to a different RSS feed, the issue immediately goes away.

Friefox 3.6.12
Windows 7
Adblock on (so it makes me think it’s not ad code)

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll take this to email, but do you have any idea when this might have started?

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll take this to email, but do you have any idea when this might have started?

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll take this to email, but do you have any idea when this might have started?

It started the day I mentioned it, but I have no idea why. It doesn’t seem
to be happening now, so it may have been bad ad code afterall.

We might be willing to donate a solar bag that fits on top of the rack, in order to charge electronic geat like cell phones, camera batteries, GPS, etc.

Hope this reply isn’t too late!

Segue to Solar Online Store
http://www.seguetosolar.com

Hi Richard,

I came across your blog today, and just wanted to let you know I’m a huge fan of it already. I love the variety in your posts. Definitely different from a lot of other cycling blogs out there – and that’s a good thing. I’m from HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com, and we’ve been reaching out to other cycling blogs to highlight on our blog, http://Blog.HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com. I’m really glad I came across yours; it’s great!

We’d love to write a blog post highlighting your site, and would feel honored if you could also feature HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com on your blog – we do our best to offer a great selection of heart rate monitors, cycling computers, and fitness products, which I’m sure your readers will appreciate! If it makes it easier, we can always whip up a short but sweet post about who we are and what we have to offer, and send it over to you to post on your blog. Just let me know

Thanks for your time, and keep up the great blogging!
Mandy heartratemonitorsusa(at)gmail(dot)com

Hey did you know your hubfinder isn’t working?

Yep, I know. Broke when I converted from PHP4 to PHP5. I’m short on spare time, unfortunately, to dig into it.

Hi Richard,

Thought you and your readers might be interested in this interview we’ve just published on Vintage Bicycles with Mike Wolfe from the TV show “American Pickers”

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/the-american-picker-dream-part-i-mike-wolfe-on-his-love-affair-with-vintage-bikes/

Would love to know what you think!

Cheers,
Joanna

Collectors Weekly
joanna@collectorsweekly
collectorsweekly.com

Good Morning,

Toronto based bike tour operator Tour d’Afrique is running a contest to create a campaign to address the negative views of Mayor Rob Ford on cycling in Toronto. I’ve attached the details of the contest and some of the entries we have received so far.

Can you help us promote this contest on your site?

You can view the contest on our Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/tourdafrique?v=app_95936962634

and you can see the contest on our blog here: http://tourdafrique.com/blog/company/facebook-contest-save-cycling-in-toronto

I’m curious what your readers think of the following conversation that was recently posted on the trails network blog:

Subject: bike trails
Don’t quite understand what your problem is with naming of routes.
I ride mountain bikes, whether part of my route goes on to the road or is part of a canal toe path or anything else it is just part of the route.
Essentially, what you are describing is mountain biking, your routes may be a sub genre but I don’t see what the issue is with calling it mountain biking….

I’d be glad to explain the difference between mountain biking and the type of biking I usually do now. I was an avid mountain biker for many years, and the type of biking I now do is as different from mountain biking as mountain biking is from road biking:
When mountain biking, I ride a mountain bike; whereas when trail biking I have the option to use a mountain bike, but may also use a road bike, a recumbent, a tandem, a velocycle, a recumbent trike, a hybrid, a tagalong, a bike trailer, or even a Trikke. Just like with road biking, I can certainly use a mountain bike, but it’s not mountain biking.
Mountain biking, as the name implies, is usually done in the mountains; whereas trail biking may be done in the mountains, but it is more likely to be done on the plains, in the city, on the coast, or even in the desert.
Mountain biking, for better or worse, correctly or incorrectly, is noted for its steep ups & downs, often borderline dangerous style of riding, and caters mainly to riders aged 15 to 40. Obviously there are numerous exceptions to this, but I still mountain bike and would estimate over 90% of the riders I see on the mountain bike trails fall into this category. On the other hand, when I’m on multipurpose trails, every time I go out I see riders aged one (trailers) to four (tagalongs) to 90 (recumbents, hybrids, etc.).
Mountain biking is predominately single-track with a dirt surface. The type of trails I ride are asphalt, concrete, cinder, gravel, and, occasionally, dirt.
And now for the most important point. I read a lot of blogs, and I was shocked to read, in one of the blogs, that less than 1% of the people in the U.S. ride bikes on a regular basis. I’m sure that you would agree with me that that is sad. You probably feel, like I do, that biking is one of life’s greatest pleasures. So how come so few people do it? It would be easy to say, “Because they’re lazy, or boring, or timid, or…” But let’s face it, when your two choices are:
Risk life & limb on a road where, at any minute, a distracted driver may injure or kill you or…
Risk injury on a mountainside trail where you may be taken out by a root, rock, rut, or out-of-control mountain bike or…
Enjoy riding until your 50s, then give up biking altogether when your joints begin to protest at the punishment of riding on steep trails or the start & stop of riding in traffic or…
You can seek out trails that are more mellow such as rail-trails, canal-trails, and other forms of multipurpose trails.
More and more, I am choosing this final alternative, but it is quite difficult to find good, accessible bike rides when they are all bunched into the two categories of mountain biking and road biking.

Now is where I have to admit, I have no idea who you are or what organization you’re with. My guess is that you probably won’t change your mind, no matter what I say… for now.

But the time will come when you will tire of risking your life on the roads and your limbs on the “mountain bike trails,” and you’ll seek out another type of riding because, like me, you love riding your bike. Who knows, maybe you’ll want to take your kids on a ride and won’t want to risk their life or limb. Or maybe you’ll try a recumbent bike and love it. Or possibly you’ll want to go on an active vacation with friends, but some of them will be mountain bikers, some road bikers, some inline skaters, some hikers, and some equestrians; and wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a trail that met all your needs so you could enjoy them together? Or what about a multigenerational outing with little kids, teens, tweny-somethings, middle agers, & grandma/grandpa. You may live in super family where three year old Susie is right on 83 year old grampa’s rear tire on a twisty, bumpy, steep mountain bike trail. But that type of family is pretty rare.

It is my hope that when the time comes, you will be able to go to the popular trail sites such as Everytrail.com, trails.com, trailsnet.com, et al and find the perfect fit in a category that is simply called, “bike trail” or “multitrail.” Hopefully when we make that simple little adjustment, that simple addition of one more trail category, more people will discover the joy of biking, not as an adrenaline high, not as a race, not as some type of constant competition, but just as a form of recreational, environmentally friendly, healthy, and socially enjoyable pastime.

And of course those people who enjoy mountain biking and road biking, like I did for over 40 years of my life, will continue to do so and have a great time. Only once we add one more category of bike trails, the other 99% of the folks can join us in the joyous activity we call biking.

Dear Richard,

Maybe you like to show the Simeli Dress Guards from Holland to your readers….?
http://www.simeli.nl

Kind regards,

Simone.

Cyclelicious!
I made a short film about Soulcraft Bikes up in Petaluma CA.
Though you might enjoy it.

http://www.vimeo.com/18969652

Cyclelicious!
I made a short film about Soulcraft Bikes up in Petaluma CA.
Though you might enjoy it.

http://www.vimeo.com/18969652

Don’t know if this is news to you or not, but I thought this might be of interest:

The Contemporary Jewish Museum has a show about Curious George, and his creator H.A. Rey and his wife Margaret, who escaped the Nazis by bicycle, and will be showing a bike-themed film:

http://www.thecjm.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=prgm&task=detail&fid=18&oid=517

http://www.thecjm.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=exbt&task=detail&oid=48&related=467

Don’t know if this is news to you or not, but I thought this might be of interest:

The Contemporary Jewish Museum has a show about Curious George, and his creator H.A. Rey and his wife Margaret, who escaped the Nazis by bicycle, and will be showing a bike-themed film:

http://www.thecjm.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=prgm&task=detail&fid=18&oid=517

http://www.thecjm.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=exbt&task=detail&oid=48&related=467

Hey Richard,

Came across the blog today…some pretty cool stuff! Never heard of rail bikes…
Thought you might be interested in a project that I am taking on after I get out of the Navy in June. http://www.4000milesofhope.com. Crossing the country solo for cancer awareness. Let me know what you think, Jason

Hey Richard,

Came across the blog today…some pretty cool stuff! Never heard of rail bikes…
Thought you might be interested in a project that I am taking on after I get out of the Navy in June. http://www.4000milesofhope.com. Crossing the country solo for cancer awareness. Let me know what you think, Jason

Hi there!
I am currently interning for a filmmaker named Dr. Hassan Zee, and I came across your blog. He recently wrote, produced, and directed a new independent film called Bicycle Bride. It was shot all in San Francisco. I feel as if your readers would be interested in it and was wondering if you would possibly add a trailer, and some information about the movie.

a trailer can be viewed here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj9feetTG3s

and the film’s website can be viewed here:
http://bicyclebride.com/

The film won best director at the Vacaville Film Festival this past year,along with best film at the SOAPIFF Film Festival. I would realy appreciate it if you would look over the website and watch the trailer! Below is a quick synopsis also-

“Bicycle Bride is a witty film about a rebellious young woman Beena, whose family still clings to their old school beliefs about behavior and marriage for women. She pursues her dreams of freedom – but her Indian mother has other plans, including arranging a marriage for Beena.
Beena confides in her best friend Mary Jane, a Caucasian girl who supports her in every way. When Beena meets James Dean from Sweden and is taken by his European charm, Mary Jane is all for it; she knows James is the boy of Beena’s dreams.
But Beena’s mother has imported Bubba, straight from India, for her daughter. Bubba thinks money grow on trees in America, and he must find those trees and marry Beena.Will Beena give in to what her cultural heritage says is right? Or will she follow her heart and possibly lose her family?”

Hope to hear from you soon,
Chantel Beam

Hello Richard please take a look to our new Merino Jersey Milano what do you think about it? http://www.pistard.cc/index.php/Cycling+Merino+Jersey+Milano/?action=shop&prodotto=Sk1DVTAwMglKZXJzZXkgbWFuaWNhIGNvcnRhIGUgbWFuaWNvdHRp

“Carjacked” with be exhibiting at The New Amsterdam Bicycle Show on 4/3/11!
http://newambikeshow.com/

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Hello Richard –

Here’s Caltrans’ latest update about Hwy 1:

Due to severe roadway damage to the southbound lane, a 2-mile section of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Point (Post Mile 60.5) continues to be closed in both directions north of Big Sur from the Bixby Creek Bridge to Palo Colorado Road south of Carmel. This barricaded closure is for all travel including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Crews assessing the roadway have tentatively determined that it will be nearly one month until April 16 for a temporary repair to occur. All businesses along the coast on Hwy. 1 remain open. Alternate routes include Highways 101, 68 and 46. More rain is expected in the Monterey Bay Area this week. Condon-Johnson & Associates of Oakland is the contractor for this $2.5 million emergency project and is currently mobilizing for a temporary repair to allow traffic on the roadway as soon as safely possible. They plan to drill vertical soil nails tomorrow to further stabilize the remaining roadway section. It continues to be unsafe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and remains closed to public access. Continuous updates will be provided as more information becomes available and/or conditions change.

Latest information on Highway 1 closures for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians: http://www.tamcmonterey.org/new/index.html

Hi Cyclelicious, my name is Mitch. I came across your website when searching for the top bike websites in the world. I’m not sure if you’ve heard of it so far, but Pedal-Driven is a brand new bike documentary coming out of North Central Washington that’s been making some waves. Here is the press release that was sent out…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Pedal-Driven: a bike-umentary’ World Premiere Scheduled for 2011 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey.

United by the mission to create a more enjoyable, more sustainable world, the Northwest Emmy-nominated documentary film making team at Howell at the Moon Productions has joined forces with IMBA to create “Pedal-Driven: a bike-umentary”.

This engaging and powerful new documentary film is designed to advance the national discussion around where mountain biking belongs in the American landscape. PEDAL-DRIVEN expertly explores the long-standing conflicts between riders and the federal agencies charged with managing our public lands, as this exploding sport makes its way out of the woods and into the public eye.

The film was created as a non-profit project in affiliation with IMBA and with the cooperation of the US Forest Service, and major funding was provided by Shimano, Specialized, Clif Bar, Diamondback, Yakima Racks, Pyramid Brewing Company, City of Leavenworth, Timberland, and Steven’s Pass Bike Park, with promotional support from Pinkbike.com. All profits will be donated to future trail projects committed to the ideals of sustainable recreation and stewardship of our public lands.

Pedal-Driven will make its world premiere in downtown Monterey, CA at the Golden State Theatre on April 15, 2011 at 7:30. There will be plenty of giveaways at the premiere event, including a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR M5 26er frame (retail value of frame $2,100), and a Specialized Epic FSR 29er frame (retail value of frame $2,000), both outfitted with Shimano components. In addition, there will be a Pedal-Driven contest beginning on Pinkbike.com starting Friday, March 18th with prizes including Osprey Packs and Pedal-Driven merchandise. Following the debut, “Pedal-Driven” will receive an official launch in the Northwest before mounting a U.S. tour.

Individuals and organizations can find up-to-date information about hosting a screening event at http://www.pedaldriven.org. Limited advance copies are available, order yours at http://www.pinkbike.com today and bring the movement to your community!

Music by: Jimmy Eat World, Blue Scholars, The Let Go, Opiuo, Stuporhero, and many other Northwest bands.
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http://www.fastcompany.com/1743068/graphic-the-cities-and-states-with-the-most-bike-commuters

Hi Richard

My company http://www.rentacarnow.com is an online car rental aggregator. I wanted to see if your blog might be interested in becoming an affiliate of ours as we have a pretty nice CPC or CPA program where your blog could do quite well. my email is bfs@rentacarnow.com and phone is 646-248-7453 and i would be happy to chat with you about it. Thanks!

Thanks for the contact, but I’ll pass on it.

Richard Masoner
http://www.cyclelicio.us/ is yummy!

Dear Richard,

my name is Michael Valenti and Gene Bisbee gave me your name and said you might have some interest in this opportunity.

I founded a cycling community a few years ago called the Veloist and I am looking for someone to take it over or get involved in a major way. This also includes Veloist Pics-iPad app and a new site we just created called Veloist Connect, a social media service for Bike Retailers.

veloist.com
veloistconnect.com
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/app/veloist-pics-world-of-cycling/id400876322?mt=8#ls=1

I would like to know if you would have any interest, or would know any one that may be interested in getting involved.

I believe the Veloist Connect has real revenue potential for someone that understands social media and can reach the retailer audience.

Please let me know if you are interested in a conversation and I can tell you the rest of the story.

Best regards,

Mike

Richard,
You are a sly bugger, thanks for the kind words. If you’d like a longer ride on fresh legs, I’ll get you one for as long as you like; wait, I know, the STP, for example…
Best,
-Ken Wheeler
Renovo

Thought you might be interested in learning about Sportsgrants and Project One. Project One is a global fundraising team made up of sports enthusiasts – like cyclists – who can take their scheduled adventures and devote it to fundraise for a worthy cause.

No need to sign up for another race, climb or adventure sport event with hundreds of other adventurers. As a Project One team member you can chose a well-defined cause with a specific goal and timeline and be confident that your efforts will make a direct impact.

You can check out our website at http://sportsgrants.org/index for more info; hope you’ll be able to help us spread the word!

Hi Richard,

My name is Max De Filippis and I represent a well-known cycling brand. I have some information I wanted to send you regarding a great campaign surrounding the Tour de France. My e-mail is mdefilippis@mfaltd.com if you are interested in receiving more details.

Many thanks sir.

Max

Hi Richard,

I’m the blogger for a new service called 1000passions that provides unique, behind-the-scenes, real life experiences, and I think you and your audience might be interested in our first two offers which both involve getting the chance to be a member of a pro cycling support team during a major race.

We’re working with the Wonderful Pistachios pro cycling team and have one open slot on their support team for the An Post Rás in Ireland (May 21-30) and one for the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship (June 4-5). We’d be thrilled if you’d like to share this info with your audience. My initial blog post about these two opportunities is at:

http://beta.1000passions.com/1/post/2011/05/two-unique-bicycle-racing-experiences.html

Let me know if you have questions or I can be of any assistance at all.

Thanks!

Bruce Stewart

Did you see this? Star Wars bike! Looks like it should be an entry in your blog!
http://www.boingboing.net/2011/05/13/empire-strikes-bike.html

Did you see this? Star Wars bike! Looks like it should be an entry in your blog!
http://www.boingboing.net/2011/05/13/empire-strikes-bike.html

Hello Richard,Your blog site awesome and your audience gives great insight to other brands/videos/blogs that has became of great interest to me! As fellow cyclists, we are always looking for the next best component, active gear, or videos so I am reaching out to you to review some of the cycling products (shoes/components/bags) I am representing out of Northern California. If interested, please send me an email and I can send you more information!Thanks for your support! Ride On!Mirandamiranda@echoscomm:disqus .com

This website really is cyclelicious.  Love it.  Are you familiar with the kinetic bicycle sculptures by artist Amos Robinson?  Here’s a LOVE MY BIKE video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WohP6ux68CQ

Hi Richard, not sure if/how you accept submissions (this comment thread is mostly spam), but I’m working on a fun bike/brooklyn-centric project that I just put a KS page up for and I’m trying to get the word out: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170668340/the-mobile-pool-party (we’ll do this thing come hell or high water, but it would be nice if we could get the KS project over the hump too!)

I monitor the comments here and this page is the place for people to tell me about their projects. I’ve responded to most of the people below via private email as I will for you as well.

Check out http://www.suitsak.com.  These are showing up all over the world.  More people are riding to work than ever before because of The SuitSak.

Hello,

I was wondering if you accept guest post for your blog. If you do, I would like to submit a few. I’m a recent college graduate, with an English major, looking to build out my portfolio. I can write on a wide variety of topics and am sure you would be happy with the quality. Please email me back if you are interested. Thank you for your time.

- Kathleen Hubert
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002374243662
 

I love your blog, you have some great content and we would love to be a part of it via guest posting if that is an option?

We make top quality bicycle products like bike lights and HD cameras for cycling.

Have a look at our products here http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk and let me know if you can accept a guest post

Hi Richard

I came across your site and wasn’t able to get an email address to contact you. Our company is updating our blogger list and would like to include you in our system at Cycling Sports Group.

Thanks!

Michael

michael.deleon@cyclingsportsgroup.com

Seen this? http://pilotonline.com/2011/06/strewn-thumbtacks-create-chaos-cyclists

@Bix – gah, no I hadn’t.

I read and really enjoy your blog. Unfortunatly I’m writing to you to point out the story of a hit and run incident that killed a NYC cyclist visiting PA.

Info about the incident: http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/quakertown/reward-offered-in-bicyclist-hit-and-run/article_1dc2644e-6842-50f0-9dd1-10902ff8c8dc.html

A local (local to the incident) club who never knew the cyclist has spear headed a reward campaign to help find the driver: http://www.cbbikeclub.org/

Bob C Ruddy

Hi Richard,
We are doing publicity for Ross Goldstein’s new book, Chain Reaction. Hailed as a “real contribution to the sports literature canon,” by Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon
Wertheim, Ross’ new novel is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of
the cutthroat, competitive world of professional bicycle
racing. If you are interested in receiving additional information or a book to review please email me robimmedia@comcast.net.
Thanks,
Rob

I thought your readers might be interested in knowing about a new bicycle saddle brand, http://www.kontactbike.com . Here’s some info…

For anyone who complains about the pressure and discomfort from
their bicycle seat, the Kontact Anatomical bicycle saddle offers a sleek,
research-based design to improve blood flow and relieve soft tissue pressure
while cycling, without the need for a cut-out. Based on the research of Joshua
Cohen PT, MS, the Kontact saddle exhibits a patented decreased angle between
the nose of the saddle and the rear support surface, as well as a flatter rear
surface to support the sit bones instead of the pressing into the soft tissues.
These design features allow the rider to remain over the wider rear section of
the saddle for better pressure distribution. The saddle is marketed towards
recreational and competitive riders and allows for increased ease of leg
motion, which may help in increasing cadence and power. Joshua is also the
author of Finding
the Perfect Bicycle Seat, a book that details the anatomy and design
considerations of bicycle saddles. More
information can be found at http://www.kontactbike.com

Sausalito gets wood!
Renovo
Design of Portland is opening a showroom for their innovative hardwood and
laminated bamboo bicycles in Sausalito, California July 2nd. These
custom, lightweight, handmade, hollow-frame bicycles have received worldwide
acclaim, raced at the Ironman World Championships, and recently earned the 4
ring logo from the carmaker Audi, for whom Renovo now produces bicycles.
Renovo Design: 1401 Bridgeway, Suite D, Sausalito,

Grand Opening July 2-4, Hours:  Saturday: 10-9, Sunday: 10-6, Monday: 10-3

Regular hours: Thursday: 12-6, Friday-Sunday: 10-6

For more information, please contact Ken Wheeler:
503-231-4888 or ken@renovobikes.com
 

Hey, I thought you might appreciate this new Road Bike Comparison Tool 

http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/

It’s a pretty innovative way of finding the right bike to buy, let me know if you’d be interested in a post or have any questions, I’m always looking for feedback from an expert!

Noah  ngreenberg@findthebest.com

Hi Richard,

I’m hoping you could help me.

I work on online marketing for http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/ and
am looking to promote sports sunglasses through links and banners on
interesting and exciting websites/blogs such as your site.

Is advertising with us something you would consider?

Kind Regards,

Jess Tonking

Hello,

Seeing if you would like to write and post a film review on my new film Career Courier? Trailer is linked here.
http://www.careercourierthemovie.com
If you would like to review the I can send a screener copy.

Thanks,

Kenton

I contacted Kenton privately.

Richard,

I
wanted to share an additional biking resource from FindTheBest that I thought
may be valuable to your readers.

http://exercise-bikes.findthebest.com/

While
I hate riding an exercise bike myself, sometimes they’re a necessary evil, as
I’m sure you know.  Having a nice stationary has really helped me keep my
training consistent through rain and snow (Michigan weather). 

I see
that you’ve linked to our road bike comparison, I’d like to offer this
comparison to you as well and also offer a guest blog post if you’d like.
 Completely up to you, but I thought it might be a good way for you to get
some good content and save some time.

Vincent
vbradley@findthebest.com

I represent these amazing new bikes called Xdream bikes -
Trixter who I suspect you may have heard of makes them.  http://www.trixter.net/xdream

The bikes combine the entertainment and competition of video
games, with fitness.  The bikes take a
tradition stationary bike and add an upper body component with laterally
rotating handlebars, hand brakes and hand gears.  To add to the entertainment value, Xdream added a video
simulation screen that allows the biker to race themselves, the machine or
people sitting on the Xdream bike next to them. The machine records unique
users so as a biker completes each course, the machine presents harder courses
and faster competition.

If you let me know where you are based I could point you to
a gym that has them and you could give them a try yourself!

Erica
erica@momentumcomm.net

I represent these amazing new bikes called Xdream bikes -
Trixter who I suspect you may have heard of makes them.  http://www.trixter.net/xdream

The bikes combine the entertainment and competition of video
games, with fitness.  The bikes take a
tradition stationary bike and add an upper body component with laterally
rotating handlebars, hand brakes and hand gears.  To add to the entertainment value, Xdream added a video
simulation screen that allows the biker to race themselves, the machine or
people sitting on the Xdream bike next to them. The machine records unique
users so as a biker completes each course, the machine presents harder courses
and faster competition.

If you let me know where you are based I could point you to
a gym that has them and you could give them a try yourself!

Erica
erica@momentumcomm.net

I represent these amazing new bikes called Xdream bikes -
Trixter who I suspect you may have heard of makes them.  http://www.trixter.net/xdream

The bikes combine the entertainment and competition of video
games, with fitness.  The bikes take a
tradition stationary bike and add an upper body component with laterally
rotating handlebars, hand brakes and hand gears.  To add to the entertainment value, Xdream added a video
simulation screen that allows the biker to race themselves, the machine or
people sitting on the Xdream bike next to them. The machine records unique
users so as a biker completes each course, the machine presents harder courses
and faster competition.

If you let me know where you are based I could point you to
a gym that has them and you could give them a try yourself!

Erica
erica@momentumcomm.net

How do I send ya’ll a tip?  A company called Pumptire has invented the worlds first bicycle tire that inflates itself, its on Kickstarter now, they need help spreading the word.  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/81926444/pumptire-self-inflating-bicycle-tire

You have a real fun website, lots of interesting ideas all pooled into a great big stream.  I’ve not laughed so much for ages. 

I retired last year and I felt that many tourists and specifically North American’s were ripped off when they go on biking tours around the world, I found people paying $4000 to tour for 2 weeks in Italy when the costs were closer to $1250.  I also felt that bike tours tended to be for the fit young (mainly men) and couples.  Bike tours struggle to be a family holiday as there is always someone who is not fit enough, injured, who has not ridden for half a life time etc.. 

As a result I’ve posted a website who tells people how to manage their own self guided bike tours in Europe in flat areas (got to look after those knees) with strong transport support available from local trains (remember Europe has a well developed train system).  All the info is for free and easy access from bike hire to local foods.

If it is of interest to anyone it’s at http://www.mybikeguide.co.uk

And hi to the Veloist, I saw you further down the page.

Bilbo

Please, if you are the same person as the Kilowatt bike company owner/creator, it would be very nice of you to call us back about the problems we are having with the Kilowatt bike we purchased in April.  I love this bike and need help. You can write to me at monkeyshinesoap@gmail.com.  Thanks~Lori and Ben Byers

Hi Cyclelicious,

I just put out a free, non-commercial magazine on international bicycle touring. You can download it here:  http://www.bicycletraveler.nl

Hey William,
 
I checked it out too. Thought it was pretty cool, seems like it might need a kevlar liner just in case you happen to be traveling down N. Williams or Vancouver Ave. http://bikeportland.org/2011/09/26/500-reward-offered-in-vancouverwilliams-tack-incident-59662  …oops.

So I’m pretty new to posting but thought this might be of interest to someone out there. I have no idea where this post will go or too whom this post is going but do find this sight interesting and dare I say “cutting edge”.

Here’s one I bet you haven’t seen. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRainfish it may just be an idea whos time has come (at least in Portland Or.) where the avg. annual rainfall is a mere 37.5 inches (nearly 1 meter for the rest of you blokes).

Thanks cyclelicious
Rainfish

Wow Richard,

You got a lot of pictures on your flicker thing. Ok so, I think I know how this works now and want to say “hi there, great site”. A guy could spend a lot of time just trying to check everything out.

I’m riding by the seat of my pants here a little and mostly have no idea what I’m doing but here goes.

I invented this thing (I’ll call it an umbrella to keep it simple). Where I come from it seems like it would be a useful tool. I’ve used it and found it to be functional and stable when in motion as mounted to a bike (not your typical umbrella). So now I’m comming out of the closet with it and have posted it recently on youtube.

Not too sure this is the proper avenue to take with this sort of thing and I dont have any experience doing this so if I flub this up or say something wrong or inappropriate Please set me straight.

Sincerely
Rainfish umbrella

PS. Look I have two posts right next to one another…sorry for the excessive waste of space. Oops, it didn’t turn out the way I expected it to eather (wanted to send my latest video but I still need to upload it).

Hello, 
 I am a follower of Cyclelicious and certainly a fan.  I write for UrbanIndy and UrbanOut if you are at all familiar. I recently became involved with a non-profit organization called EverybodyWalk.org and thought of your blog as a possible partner in helping me get the message out about the organization.   You could partner through two easy ways:1.  Feature EveryBodyWalk’s link on your site/blogroll2. Provide me your site logo to be featured on EveryBodyWalk’s urban development/urbanism section here          EverybodyWalk, a site powered by Kaiser Permanente, has asked me to help their efforts in expanding their presence across the country to help develop content on sustainable/walkable communities and their benefits on walking habits.  Thus, I am attempting to get the site’s link up on popular site’s blogrolls.  Are you at all interested?  Let me know.   
In case you are curious about what EverybodyWalk does, well here you go: we’re a nonprofit wellness campaign, and our goal is to encourage people to get up, get out, and get walking for 30 minutes, every day. We believe a huge part of getting people to become more active is creating and sustaining an environment and community that encourages these types of activities.
 
I would love to discuss opportunities to work together through social media, particularly through Facebook and Twitter.  Let me know if you’re interested! We’d also like to welcome you to utilize articles and videos on our site, and post them on your blog. We hope that by sharing our content, you’ll be able to grow your audience as well.  Likewise, we’d be happy to feature your work on EverybodyWalk, with full credit and a link to your blog. 
 Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you, Greg Meckstrothgmeckstroth@gmail.comhttp://twitter.com/everybodywalkhttp://facebook.com/everybodywalk

Hello Richard,
 
I figured I’d say “hello and thanks” here because I’m not very familiar with Twitter and how to use it. Thats nice of you to follow me even though I’m a little lost, maybe you could tell me how to follow you… that might be better.
 
So anyway here is the video, I guess, if thats ok… I see other people post stuff here for you to check out. Which is kinda handy by the way, like I said ” a guy could spend a lot of time trying to check every thing out”. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRainfish I'm pretty happy to have captured this, even though its a little bouncy and it wasn’t the down pour I was hoping for. No telling when I’ll have all the elements in place again, rain, daylight and someone to hold the borrowed camera. For what its worth I’m having fun with it.
 
Oh and by the way I titled it “Rainfish ride with rain”. I saw the photos from your Gran ride, an event best held without rain for sure. I’m just a recreational rider but that looked kicka$$ (please excuse the French, I know it’s an Italian named event).
 
Cheers
Rainfish

Hey there Richard,

I think I’m following you now. Not sure what DM is, I’m at Rainfish.umbrella@yahoo.com and Rainfish.umbrella@gmail.com. I thought I could just tweet this to you (and in fact I did) but Twitter sent me a email saying thats not safe. I hope this is safe? Oh yeah when I logged back in to delet tweet (you probably already know) I’m following you… dude (sorry for the language) I really am clueless.

Best
Rainfish

Hi , I am Ozan from Turkey. There is a cycling video, and I just want to share with you, songs, editing i really like it, hope you like !http://vimeo.com/29840028

 Hi,

I’m the co-founder of carbuzz.co.uk, a car research site. Together with one of our contributors, who’s also a SRAM technician we’ve put together an in-depth article titled “What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware” and thought you might be interested in taking a look. We’d love you to share it and spread the message.

It’s already been getting a passionate response from 100s of cyclists and even drivers, people seem very surprised that a car site has posted it!

Kind Regards,

Alexandra

Thanks Alexandra. Saw it (via Carlton Reid, I think), tweeted it and posted to Google Plus

Richard Masoner
–

Hi Richard. I thought you might enjoy a project myself and a good friend have been working on for the last 2 years, called ‘Bicycle Portraits’. Our 6000 kilometer journey around South Africa by bicycle aimed to be a photographic study of South African commuter culture (something that is nearly non-existent here), but it’s turned into a portrait of a nation through the bicycles that they own and ride every day, revealing all manner of social, historical, class and cultural nuances never imagined. We are about to publish the best 165 portraits (from over 500 photographed) in book form, accompanied by 6 essays and beautiful watercolor maps for each portrait indicating where it was photographed. We are currently in the last phase of fundraising through pre-sales of the books (plus great extras like prints and special editions) on the wonderful Kickstarter platform. 

Please have a look at http://www.bicycleportraits.co.za/kickstarter for our Kickstarter page, or visit http://www.bicycleportraits.co.za to see the project online – and please spread the word!

Hope you like it! Ride safe!

Stan.

Stan Engelbrecht
Day One Publishing, South Africa
+27(0)82 928 6586
stan@dayone.co.za
silencebegan (Skype)
/bicycleportrait (Twitter)
http://www.dayonepublications.com
http://www.bicycleportraits.co.za
http://www.bicycleportraits.co.za/kickstarter

Hi Richard.

Great blog! Touching base to get your thoughts on YardStash (www.yardstash.com), a compact, portable and affordable outdoor bike storage solution. I’d welcome your feedback and ideas about how we can work with you.

- info@yardstash.com

Happy Holidays!
A Big Reg Bicycle Christmas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDMtkydJsFk

Thank you, and a Happy New Year to you!

I don’t know if you’ve heard about this new law regarding cycling in Indiana. Thought I would pass it on: http://www.masson.us/blog/?p=8053

THank you David. Posted here http://www.cyclelicio.us/2012/indiana-3-foot-law/

Check out this awesome new product! It’s called the Cleverhood. It’s ideal for urban bike commuting. http://www.cleverhood.com and @cleverhood:twitter. It’s seriously worth checking out.