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The "All Powerful Bike Lobby" ruffling feathers in New York

According to the Wall Street Journal, the "all-powerful bike lobby" and a government "before which you are helpless" as simply the worst thing that has ever happened ever. 

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Gravel racing: A look at my Dirty Kanza 200 weapon

As a mountain bike racer and first-time DK200 competitor I momentarily considered setting up my 29er cross-country race bike for the task late last year but further consideration led me towards my cyclocross bike. 

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NYC CitiBike bike share system is up and running

The largest bike share system in the U.S., CitiBike says riders clocked more than 13,000 miles in the first day. 

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First Impression: Jones diamond frame touring bike

The Jones diamond frame features everything a touring cyclist could need: rack and fender mounts; room for fat, comfy tires; three water bottle cage mounts; a shorter effective top tube and high, comfortable handlebars.  

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First Impression: Specialized TriCross Elite Steel Disc Triple

It’s nice to see that a big company like Specialized has not totally abandoned steel as a frame material, especially for an all-rounder bike like this.  This is the kind of bike that encourages such impromptu adventures.

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First Impression: Trek Domane 4.5

The Domane is designed to give the rider an advantage under difficult conditions with a unique seat tube and top tube junction that soaks up big bumps and high-speed vibration.

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Review: Soma Fabrications San Marcos

The San Marcos is “the bike any road rider who doesn’t race but rides mainly on the road ought to be riding,” according to its creator.  

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First impressions: Cannondale Quick CX3

We've put the Quick CX to work on a mixed-surface commute where it tackles everything from asphalt to crushed limestone, gravel, and more.  

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First Impression: Norco Indie Drop 1

A lot of people immediately associate Norco with gravity and mountain bikes, but the Canadian brand actually has many bikes designed specifically for commuting and street use. 

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Review: Yuba elMundo long-tail e-bike

A motorized cargo machine has many advantages. I can bust a move quickly into the flow of traffic, even with a heavy load on board. Riding at the same speed as traffic is a heck of a lot safer than being a slow-moving vehicle in a fast-moving world.  

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