Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for June 27th
Ideas of bike value
by jsharr      www.bikeforums.net
Howdy Ya’ll. Have a friend that is wanting to sell his 2007 Trek 1600. Another of those, bought it for a ride I was doing and then never rode it again stories. I have seen pictures and it appears to be VERY clean. Original MSRP was $1200. What would be a fair value for this bike, as I am trying to play middle man between two friends, neither of whom know the other? I am thinking…
Catbike recalls about 170 recumbents
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) Wednesday June 27 2012 9:39 AM MT—Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles is working with the Consumer Products Safety Commission to recall about 170 Catbike recumbent bikes.
The company has discovered that the bikes’ frames can break, although no consumer incidents have been reported.
The recall involved model year 2010 bikes, sold by Catbike authorized dealers nationwide from February 2010 through December 2010 for about $2,350. “Musashi” is printed on the frame and “Catbike” is printed on the seat, frame and…
Feds taking on fakes: more to come?
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) Wednesday June 27 2012 — Andrew Love hopes the feds’ recent bust of a counterfeit cycling gear scheme in Denver is a sign of things to come.
As head of brand security for Specialized, Love spends his days stalking counterfeiters online and shutting down illegal eBay auctions. The Denver case—which netted four arrests and fake jerseys, wheels and handlebars valued at $285,000—is the first time Love has had backing from government agents, as well as the largest one-time seizure he’s seen.
The 18-month investigation was handled through the government’s National Intellectual Property Rights Center after Love presented investigators with…
Route 66
Old Tascosa Cycling Club
Route 66 becomes a part of the National Bicycle Route System next year. This will greatly increase the number of bicycle travelers coming through Amarillo. We will have an opportunity to capture many tourist dollars as well as getting the chance to interact with these travelers. I’m sure there’s a great opportunity for our club to participate and make these travelers welcome. See…
Frisco Mountain Bike Trail Update Jun 26, 2012
by sooner1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
Remember our posting earlier in the year about the impending implementation of a mountain bike course here in Frisco? The city’s cycling clubs invested in training for our members to be prepared for the actual construction of the trail. As usual, the conceptualization and training for projects like this often outpace the legal requirements and processes.
No, we haven’t forgotten and, no it hasn’t been cancelled – the Mountain Bike Trail we’ve all been talking about for months is about to come to fruition. On Thursday, June 20th, the group of cyclists from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club and Crest/RBM Cycling appeared before the…
News Update: Fort Worth Charging Forward with Bike-Friendliness http://t.co/Q89N4kk9
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 27, 2012
I posted 23 photos on Facebook in the album "2012 Youth Cycling League Session 3" http://t.co/JuGP3lQx
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) June 27, 2012
News Update: Austin Regional Bike Map Now Available – We are excited to announce that the Capital Area Regional Bike… http://t.co/mqpyIIG1
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) June 27, 2012
You should be able to ride in comfort on your bike for a long time. These three keys will help your ride be the… http://t.co/McpHIVm6
— BicyclingHub (@BicyclingHub) June 27, 2012
http://t.co/6J5SZOnK Houston rewarded TIGER Grant to build off-street bike paths. Great to have PedalHouston featured.
— PedalHouston (@PedalHouston) June 27, 2012
About to sit in on Bringing Diversity To Cycling by Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis #biketownab
— Tony Kulbisky (@devonletigre) June 27, 2012
A full house @ the nutrition & hydration seminar. Lots of samples & a ton of info from @CycleCampUSA! Thanks everyone! pic.twitter.com/pJpJ00MN
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 27, 2012
I posted 40 photos on Facebook in the album "Kenny Hill Autowerks PURE Driveway Album Wk 15" http://t.co/CGcLRVH9
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) June 27, 2012
Thank you @ericDasse for supporting ACA! Join 1,400+ fellow cyclists providing education, helmets, and communication http://t.co/6rizldmw
— Austin Cycling Assoc (@AustinCycling) June 28, 2012