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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.

Advocacy | Bike Culture

Fort Collins becomes latest Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community

Fort Collins, Colo., joins the ranks of Portland, Boulder, and Davis, Calif., as the country's very best for bicycling. With this impressive round of 17 new BFCs, there are now 259 BFCs in 47 states.

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Changes bring U.S. Bicycle Route System to 5,616 miles

By adding a new section in Minnesota and Missouri, and realignments in Kentucky, the U.S. Bicycle Route System now encompasses 5,616 miles of official routes in 10 states.

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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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Po Campo, World Bicycle Relief to provide bikes to girls in Africa

Po Campo, makers of fashionable bike bags, has partnered with World Bicycle Relief to provide bicycles to young girls in southern Africa so they can get to school.

Advocacy | Bike Culture

Bicycle Friendly State rankings released

Washington continues reign as No. 1, but top 10 gets a shake up. Click through to see how your state fared.

Bikes | Reviews

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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National Bike Month begins today—here’s how to celebrate

Today, May 1, kicks off the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Month, and here are some ways to make it the best yet.

Bikes | Reviews

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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National Bike Challenge begins Wednesday

The Challenge is simple, free and open to everyone in the United States. Sign up at Endomondo.com as an individual or as a team, log your miles, share your stories and encourage others to join you.

Bike Culture | Bike Industry | Just Riding Along

NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour steps up security

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, riders will not be allowed to carry backpacks or pannier bags.

100 mph by bike to a ride-in cafe

A quick roundup of some of the interesting—and unusual—cycling news from around the web this week.

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Stay thirsty my friends—and hydrated too

At Bicycle Times our portable potables come in all shapes and sizes. Here are three types of water bottles we often carry, and some new bottle cages designed to carry them, and more.

Registration open for May 12 CycloFemme ride

After a successful inaugural year, with 164 rides registered in 14 countries, CycloFemme continues to gain traction with the support of the cycling industry and advocacy organizations.

Bike Culture | Bike Industry

Brooks introducing new rubber and cotton saddle

The Cambium C17 is made from natural materials and for a limited time Brooks is inviting 100 riders to try the new saddle design and get their feedback.

Advocacy | Bike Culture

14 more universities named ‘Bicycle Friendly’

Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the designation of 14 new Bicycle Friendly Universities, expanding the program to 58 colleges in 30 states across America.

NYC CitiBike bikeshare registration now open

The city’s long-awaited bike share program, CitiBike, took a big step toward opening today with the launch of Founding Member registration.

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Penny Candy: Keeping your body, and your bike, rolling

Food, hydration, and the means to fix a flat will only add to your cycling enjoyment, so be prepared. Here are a few products to keep you pedaling through the warm weather and beyond.

Bike Culture | Just Riding Along

Rent a hot tub, delivered by bike

Clever Cycles in Portland is now renting Dutchtubs, a portable, wood-heated tub that fits four adults and can by placed on any firm, level ground.

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