It's not hard, people. A few keystrokes, and a few clicks of the mouse, and you'll help turn up the volume on a movement that aims to "unite a million voices to improve the future of biking."
"The goal of peopleforbikes.org is to gather a million names of support, to speak with one powerful voice—to let policy makers, the media and the public know that bicycling is important and should be promoted."
Scott Bicycles is mostly known for their higher-end road and mountain bikes, due in a large part to the company's sponsorship of professional road racing, triathlon, and mountain bike athletes. But tucked away in the company's bike catalog are several "Urban/Hybrid" bikes that offer more practical solutions for everyday riders. Don't be fooled by the "hybrid" moniker. These bikes are built for speed and comfort.
The northeast United States has long been in need of a consumer bike show, but that will soon be remedied with Bilenky Cycle Works teaming up with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia to bring all manner of cyclists together under the roof of the 23rd St. Armory in downtown Philly.
Aside from bicycles, of course, the main reason I choose to continue my futile search for fortune in the bicycle industry is because of the people I know and meet. There's no shortage of extremely smart and passionate people who are insanely interesting, individualistic personalities. Sure it's cool to be around famous athletes from time to time, but I much more deeply value the less publicly visible people that make the bicycle world go 'round.
While the previously reported Brooks and Pashley factory tours were amazing, the highlight of the whole journey was a hour spent with a 90 year old man by the name of Alex Moulton. I really had no idea what I was getting into as we approached his modest home in Bradford-on-Avon.
Sometimes you just wanna tell people about something good without getting into a full review-test-deadline-drama scenario. I have been running Ergons GP1 grips on one of my mountain bikes, on a bike here and there, but I have not gone to the trouble of putting them on all my bikes for whatever reason. But when I reunited with my Karate Monkey after leaving it in the East Bay area, it had some new Ergons on it. I was immediately pleased and thankful for this. Not only do my hands feel comfy upon first grasp, but they feel great all day.
