Robin Moore — the Portland OR film maker who lampooned road and fixed gear cyclists with his brilliant “All About Performance” music video — has created a new “MC Spandex” parody video. This time, he targets mountain bikers with “Get Dirty.” Enjoy this video by the “Dirty Crunk Freeride Thuggs.”

I had other plans tonight but had about an hour free so I hit the start of tonight’s San Jose Bike Party.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy rides his bicycle with bodyguards a day after Bastille Day celebrations in Paris.

Thanks for the all the great entries! Comments are now closed on this post. We’ll pick a winner this week so stay tuned! This photo of a smiling Andy Schleck and his friend deserves a caption. $20 Amazon Gift Certificate for whoever can write the best caption.

Happy Friday! I think those of us who ride on a mix of roads and bike facilities already know that bike lanes seem to encourage more dangerous passing behavior by motorists. A study by Leeds and Bolton universities in England backs this up: Researchers mounted a camcorder on the rear rack of a bicycle and […]

(The following is posted in its entirety……….Ed) Dear friends, I am sorry for the long delay in updating you all about my legal status and situation. I have allowed myself to be distracted and I have neglected you. I shall aim to avoid allowing it to happen again. Thank you for your forbearance.