The ultimate utility bike? Maybe it’s an e-bike
By: Jay Greene        news.cnet.com
PORTLAND, Ore.–For years, the cycling industry has wrestled with creating a bike convenient enough for the masses.

A new effort from the Palo Alto, Calif., design consultancy Ideo and Santa Cruz, Calif., bike builder Rock Lobster Custom Cycles may have pushed the industry a step closer to achieving the goal. The team created a bike for the Oregon Manifest 2011 Constructor’s Design Challenge, a bike building competition pitting three teams of designers…

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New Proposals for 2012 VC Clothing

The two proposals above are currently on the table for the 2012 Violet Crown clothing design. They are inspired by the 1992 VC jersey. Please let us know your preference. Clothing orders will begin online as soon as the design…

Bike industry rallies behind PFB
People for Bikes    www.peopleforbikes.org
Here at PFB, we have a lot to be thankful for this fall. Our movement has grown by leaps and bounds in the past months: we now number close to 400,000 supporters. Our simple campaign message resonates with just about everyone who rides a bike, and we’re benefiting from amazing support from the bike…

Bullis County Park Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start:  October 1, 2011 8:00 am
End: October 1, 2011 11:00 am
Venue:     Bullis County Park
Address:   San Antonio, TX, United States
Saturday, October 1st:  Ride starts at 8:00 a.m.  Meet at Bullis County Park on Old Blanco Road.  This is a short 25 mile 10-12 mph ride with a 46 mile longer option.  This is a scenic ride with some challenging hills.  . Directions:  Take 1604 to Blanco Road north.  Go approximately 8 miles until you…

Blue Star- Mission Espada Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start: October 2, 2011 8:30 am
End: October 2, 2011 10:30 am
Venue: Blue Star Brewery
Address: 1414 S. Alamo St. Suite 105, San Antonio, TX
Sunday, October 2nd: Meet at 8:30 at Blue Star Brewery off of Probant and South Alamo for a leisurely 18mile ride from the Blue Star Brewery over the newly opened trail along the San Antonio River and then on local streets to Mission Espada and back again to the Blue Star.  After the ride you will…