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Cannondale Still Sponsoring Mountain-bike Team Tue Jan 29, 2002 Just a day after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Cannondale announced that it had reached an agreement to co-sponsor a mountain-bike team with the German communications giant, Siemens Mobile. read more

New EFTA Class for the 2002 Season - Clydesdale, Sport Level Sat Jun 1, 2002 You asked for it and you got it! EFTA (Eastern Fat Tire Association) will feature the new Sport Clydesdale class for the 2002 season. Thank you to the numerous members who expressed their interest in having EFTA provide this competitive class. And a big thank you must go out to Cyclesmith Bike Shop in beautiful, downtown Henniker, New Hampshire, as they have agreed to sponsor the class for the 2002 season for all EFTA sanctioned races. As with any current new class, it will be offered for the season on a trial basis. Continuation of the class beyond the 2002 season will depend on various factors, including a material level of race entries in this field. So double your training efforts, double your race miles, and double your fun in the sport category!

IMBA to Return to Mt. Agammenticus for 2002 Trail Care Event Mon Jun 3, 2002 YORK, ME - ARMBA (Agamenticus Region Mountain Bike Association) is totally stoked to announce that IMBA's Trail care Crew #3, Rich and Jen Edwards, will be returning to the Mountain the weekend of June 29th for a second imformative and super-fun visit. They know that those of you that attended last years trail care event will most likely be returning. Check out ARMBA News for details and exact times.

NEMBA Making Progress in Keeping Vietnam Open Tue Jun 4, 2002 MILFORD, MA - On May 24th, Philip Keyes represented NEMBA at another meeting with the head of the Milford Conservation Commission and the Rails to Trail Conservancy and MassBike (and Bikes Belong). The purpose of the meeting was to find ways for the three bike-focused organizations to work together on this project. Rails to Trails committed to offering expertise to help move forward the rail trail project in Milford which runs adjacent to Vietnam, and MassBike offered political assistance in helping this project. NEMBA has been requested to do an analysis of the current trails system as well as initiate fundraising for NEMBA's Land Preservation Fund for the possible purchase of land. read more

Taking the Numbness out of a Long Ride Thu Jun 6, 2002 They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle, but after a long ride many people wish they could. Both men and women frequently suffer from numbness down below, a temporary condition that might contribute to impotence. However, sports medicine doctors say they've proven that specially designed bike seats can take away the tingle, particularly for men. read more

Bear Brook State Park Struggles with Illegal ATVs in the Park Fri Jun 7, 2002 ALLENSTOWN, NH - Disrespectful young ATV riders have been tearing up some of Bear Brook State park's best singletrack. Beside destroying the hiking and biking trails, they have become a major hazard for motorists driving through the park. "These are unsupervised youngsters, they ride up the middle of (Deerfield Road) and cars have to swerve to avoid them." Said one park ranger. Some of the ATV riders, when confronted about riding in the park have shouted "...no one is going to tell me where I can ride my ATV!." read more

Marking Our Territory Mon Jun 10, 2002 PORTLAND, ME - The Eastern Trail Alliance is expected Wednesday to finalize its list of where some 200 new bicycle route signs will go, marking the first time in Maine a specific bicycle route will be clearly marked. read more

Cannondale Racers Wrap up Successful Weekend Tue Jun 11, 2002 Cannondale sponsored riders posted great results this past weekend with two wins and a second place in European events, and a KOM title in America. read more

Epic: The Next Generation of FSR Thu Jun 20, 2002 Forget everything you thought you knew about bicycle suspension. Because unlike every other suspension design in cycling history, our new Epic knows what terrain you're riding on. And responds appropriately. The secret's in The Brain. read more

Progressive Suspension Announces the Availability of the 5th Element Shock! Sat Jun 22, 2002 What does this mean to you, the consumer? It means that you can have world class performance from a production shock. A shock that offers five adjustments so you can dial in the shock exactly to fit your riding style and the terrain conditions. And have the latest in shock technology, our patented Control Valve(tm) Technology. read more

IMBA's National Mountain Bike Patrol Expands for 9th Year Fri Jun 28, 2002 IMBA's National Mountain Bike Patrol program is growing fast. Founded in 1994, this volunteer trail assistance program now includes more than 70 patrol units and 600 patrollers across the U.S. and in Canada, Italy, and Japan. Seventeen new patrol units have started this year. Six prestigious corporate sponsors are providing financial and equipment support. read more

Come Ride with Pedros and Harpoon, and Support Good Causes! Mon Jul 1, 2002 Come ride on great trails and support good causes! Each Pedros-Harpoon MTB Adventure Ride will allow you to follow marked courses at your own pace. There will be lots of prizes, and best of all Harpoon will be hosting a post-Adventure party at a local pub after each event! read more

Team KONA/SRAM Truck Stolen Wed Jul 3, 2002 The Kona/SRAM truck was stolen en route from Alpine Valley to the Snowshoe, WV NORBA event. It appears they made off with a bunch of loot that was headed for the race. They dumped the truck, but removed all the gear inside. read more

Transcend Magazine is Back in Print Thu Jul 4, 2002 CANADA - If you like downhill, you will like Transcend Magazine. They went to an "online-only" format a while back. However, in October 2002, the print version will be back in action. They also have race resultes and product reviews. Check out the contents of the next issue and contact info on their web site: (www.transcendmagazine.com)

Seven Cycles Supports Bikes Not Bombs Fri Jul 5, 2002 WATERTOWN, MA - While it has been joked that a bicycle will hurt just as much as a bomb if thrown out of an airplane, the folks at Seven Cycles have nevertheless decided to support Bikes Not Bombs' Teen Training Vocational Program with a $1,500 donation. read more

Doored Cyclist Struck by Bus, Pronounced Dead Sun Jul 7, 2002 CAMBRIDGE, MA - A Cambridge cyclist was killed on July 2, 2002 while riding her bicycle through busy Central Square at 3:25 in the afternoon. Cambridge resident, Dana Laird was reportedly travelling west on Mass Ave, doored by a parked car while riding in the bike lane, thrown from her bicycle and struck by an MBTA bus. Just 36 years old, she was pronounced dead at the scene. read more

MtbReview.com's Parent Company Files for Chapter 11 Tue Jul 9, 2002 MtbReview.com's parent company, Consumer Review, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to cope with $18 million of outstanding debt. The company, which owns RoadBikeReview.com and other web sites, is finalizing a sale to an unnamed buyer. read more

Connecticut Mountain Bike Adventure Series Continues Thu Jul 11, 2002 CHESTER, CONNECTICUT - Connecticut Mountain Bike Adventure Series Cockaponset State Forest July 21, 2002 CTNEMBA will be your host for this fourth stage of the ride series. Registration will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with no set start time but we hope to conclude by 1:30 PM (i.e. everyone signed back in form the rides). It's not a race but rather a selection of rides designed to showcase the bicycling opportunities in Cockaponset. The routes range from beginner loops on woods roads up to full on advanced routes promising to test the mettle of the seasoned rider. All routes are marked. read more

ARMBA to Become Mt. Agamenticus NEMBA Fri Jul 12, 2002 YORK, ME - ARMBA has successfully petitioned the New England Mountain Bike Association to become a chapter i.e. ARMBA will become Mt. Agamenticus NEMBA. This move will provide us with a solid administrative and organizational structure critical to protecting and promoting MTB access at the Mt. Agamenticus area.The transition is expected to occur in July and all ARMBA members in good standing will receive automatic NEMBA membership for the season.

FOMBA Releases Trail Care Schedule Sat Jul 13, 2002 MANCHESTER, NH - With the cold and inclement weather keeping FOMBA indoors, we had a chance to finalize our 2002 trail care schedule. We will continue to hold education days in conjunction with the work parties for all dates with the exception of the August weekend(*) in the White Mountains. Our friends up in the north country have invited us up to help them out with a project. Work gloves and bikes will be mandatory, and, if we don't watch out we might have some fun. read more

1.5 The New Standard for bikes? The Story Continues... Thu Jul 18, 2002 The current 1 1/8” standard has served the industry well for many year’s especially considering that use of the bicycle off-road has changed dramatically over the years. Recent trends in MTB use have shown growing popularity of longer and longer travel, while at the same time users desire to achieve more precise steering control in single crown forks. read more

Volunteers Needed for 24 Hours of Great Glen Tue Jul 23, 2002 PINKHAM NOTCH, NH - Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions for the upcoming 24 Hours of Great Glen presented by RSN mountain bike race on August 10-11, 2002. Positions that need volunteers include campground hosting, traffic control, timing, registration, and clean up. Volunteers are asked to contribute 4-6 hour shifts during the event and will receive a limited edition event T-shirt, a meal pass, 2 trail passes to Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center good for a day of mountain biking or cross country skiing, and a pass for a Stage trip or private vehicle up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. read more

Rye Airfield Announces the 1st Annual Big Wheels 26” Contest Wed Jul 24, 2002 RYE, NH - Rye Airfield and Aaron Chase of SoBe/Cannondale and winner of the Roundhouse Rumble, a MTB street contest in Toronto, have joined forces to bring to you the 1st Annual Big Wheels 26” Contest on Monday, August 19th, 2002 at 7pm, directly after the NCS Finals at Mount Snow, Vermont. This contest will bring together some of the top amateur and pro street riders mountain biking has ever seen. They will be competing in a best of a 2 run format, in a state of the art, 50,000 square foot Mecca of ramps, rails, ledges, spines, minis and much more! read more

Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts Fri Jul 26, 2002 WASHINGTON, D.C - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 7,700 bicycle suspension seat posts. The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders. read more

8th Annual Pedros Mountainbike Festival Mon Jul 29, 2002 LANESBORO, MA - Noppet Hill Farm in Lanesboro, MA plays host to the 8th Annual Pedros Mountainbike Festival on August 9-11. Over 80 exhibitors will be attending and Festival Activities will incorporate all aspects of mountain biking, from never-ever beginner rides to 50 mile epic expert tours, clinics of all types, downhill rides, kids’ rides with the pros, and mountain bike games and contests. Additionally there will be alternative activities for spouses and riders needing a diversion. After dark there will be movies, night rides, live music, clinics and demos. read more

iN DEMAND Announces Gravity Games Wed Jul 31, 2002 iN DEMAND, the nation's largest provider of pay-per-view and video-on-demand programming, has announced it will carry The Gravity Games: Live and Uncut, a four-day package from August 1-4, the first time an action-sports festival has ever been available on live, national pay-per-view. The announcement was made by iN DEMAND's Dan York, Senior Vice President, Programming & Development, and Wade Martin, Executive Director of the Gravity Games. read more

Vietnam Parking - Vehicles Are Now Being Towed Thu Aug 1, 2002 MILFORD, MA - The most common place to park to ride the Vietnam trails in Milford, MA is at the industrial park on RT-85. The landlord has had one too many complaints from his tenets and said that they are now towing all vehicles that enter the parking lots with bikes. All tenants have been instructed to call the police when they see cars with bikes entering and the police have been told to call for a tow truck! read more

Spinal Injuries Take Down Two in BC Sun Aug 4, 2002 After filming on Monday for Kranked V, Tarek Rasouli, a Race Face/Rocky Mountain sponsored rider, had a serious spinal injury while attempting a large jump. Tarek was airlifted down to Vancouver General Hospital and is undergoing surgery. read more

UNH Cycling Team Releases Fall Race Schedule Sat Aug 10, 2002 DURHAM, NH - The University of New Hampshire has quite an active Cycling Team. The team been setting up races for the past several years at near-by Kingman Farm. Fall is around the corner and they are ready with a new schedule for 2002. read more

Whistler Bike Park Fatality Sun Aug 11, 2002 WHISTLER, CANADA - On Thursday August 8th, Allen Moore of Langley BC died after crashing at the Whistler Bike Park. Moore, 33, apparently crashed on the last jump of "Crabapple Hits", one of the hill's most popular trails. Moore's full face helmet was destroyed in the crash and he suffered severe trauma to his head and chest. read more

Busted Spoke Crew Makes it Back From the Pedro's Fest Mon Aug 12, 2002 DOVER, NH - After a long weekend of partying and a little bit of mountain biking, the Busted Spoke crew is back from the 8th annual Pedro's Festival held in Lanesboro MA. We are all in good spirits considering that we are still a little beat up from the down-hilling, a little sore from the cross country and bad head aches from the hangovers! Every year the Pedro's Festival seems to find a way to out-do itself from the prior years with this year being no exception! From The Mudhens to the Exhibitors, from the Pedro's staff to the Vendors, this year kicked some serious tail! Say hello, drop us a line in the Forum.

Avid Cautions Retailers On Disc Brake Set Up Thu Aug 15, 2002 Disc brake manufacturer Avid discovered a potential danger in the way many retailers and customers set up disc brakes. Leaving too much cable extending past the cable anchor can result in the cable catching in the rotor, which could then be pulled into the caliper, causing the wheel to lock up at an inopportune time. read more

Cannondale Recalls Bicycles With Defective Stems Fri Aug 16, 2002 BETHEL, CT - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 bicycles with defective stems. The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders. read more

FOMBA's Watershed Wahoo Raises $3,000 for Charity Mon Aug 19, 2002 MANCHESTER, N.H - Jack Chapman, President of the Friends of Massabesic Mountain Bike Association recently presented the Court Appointed Special Advocates of NH a check in the amount of $3,000.00. This amount represented net proceeds from the 7th Annual Watershed Wahoo, a mountain bike race held by FOMBA in Candia NH and part of the Eastern Fat Tire Association New England Championship Series. read more

Marin Mountain Bikes Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes Wed Aug 21, 2002 In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Marin Mountain Bikes, of Novato, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Marin-brand, aluminum-framed mountain bikes. The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury. read more

Mt Snow Cross Country Pro Results for Aug 16-17 Wed Aug 21, 2002 WEST DOVER, VT - Not since the days of Juli Furtado has the NORBA National Championship Series seen the kind of dominance that concluded with the circuit's final cross-country race of 2002 on Friday at Mount Snow Resort in southern Vermont. Following a runaway win by Argentinean Jimena Florit in the women's race that gave her the overall title, Canadian Roland Green captured his seventh straight NORBA cross-country race on a tough and technical Mount Snow track to take his second-straight overall crown. read more

1st Annual Big Wheels 26" mtb Contest Results Thu Aug 22, 2002 RYE, NH - Rye Airfield, a new non-profit extreme sports park just north of Boston, held it's first annual Big Wheels 26" mtb Park contest. This contest brought together some of the top amateur and pro street riders mountain biking has ever seen. They competed in a state of the art, 50,000 square foot Mecca of ramps, rails, ledges, spines, minis and much more! Riders were pulling backflips, tailwhips, 360's, no handers and supermans. People were just getting crazy and going big. read more

Answer Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles Mon Aug 26, 2002 VALENCIA, CA - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Answer Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 850 mountain bicycles. The spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and strike the rider, causing injuries. read more

Volvo/Cannondale Era Comes to an End Tue Aug 27, 2002 BETHEL, CT - After nine years sponsoring one of the mountain biking's biggest teams, Volvo and Cannondale will no longer sponsor the Volvo/Cannondale Mountain Bike Team for the 2003 season. The companies said they will explore other cycling partnerships in the future. read more

Mount Washington Records Shattered Wed Aug 28, 2002 NORTH CONWAY, NH - Canadian Geneviève Jeanson smashed the course record at the Mount Washington climb in North Conway New Hampshire on Saturday. The 20-year old from Lachine, Quebec, climbed the 12.3 kilometers in 54:02, 4:12 faster than French cycling icon Jeannie Longo in 2000. read more

Schwinn Hopes to Regain Market by Moving Downscale Thu Aug 29, 2002 MADISON, WI - Schwinn, the gold standard of traditional American bicycles started appearing in Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us stores this month, stunning the U.S. cycling industry and promising to transform the way bicycles are sold. read more

Marin Introduces New Suspension Design Fri Aug 30, 2002 NOVATO, CA - Marin Bikes just announced the launch of its patented Quad technology which will be featured on the company's XC full suspension bikes. The Quad was developed with chief designer John Whyte, an ex-Formula One engineer and cycling enthusiast. The Quad, named for its four-bar linkage system, four inches of rear wheel travel and quadratic wheel path equation will be available in four models including the East Peak, Rift Zone, Mount Vision and Mount Vision Pro. read more

Bikes Belong Awards Two $10,000 Grants Fri Aug 30, 2002 BROOKLINE, MA - Bikes Belong awarded two $10,000 grants to help preserve trails on public land and to fund an informational campaign about Safe Routes to School funding. read more

It's All Downhill for Masters in Bromont Tue Sep 3, 2002 BROMONT, QUEBEC - Three years ago, Bernard Unhassobiscay woke up and knew something was wrong in his chest. The next day he was on the operating table having two of his heart valves replaced. On Sept 1, 2002, Unhassobiscay who lives in California, rode faster than anybody else in his 40 to 44 age category to win the masters world mountain bike downhill championship in Bromont, Quebec. read more

Another Green Day Tue Sep 3, 2002 KAPRUN, AUSTRIA - On September 1, 2002, Roland Green did what only one other male mountain biker has done since 1990 - win the world championships back to back. read more

FOMBA Trail Day September 7th Wed Sep 4, 2002 MANCHESTER, NH - Saturday, September 7, 2002 will be the final FOMBA Trail Care Day. They will be constructing boardwalks over wet areas of Hemlock Loop and installing trail signs. This project is important in the completion of the RTP Bridge Grant of 1999. They hope to see you there!

Vandalism and Arson Strike Bear Brook State Park Wed Sep 4, 2002 ALLENSTOWN, NH - Bear Brook State Park has been having problems after hours with the bath house at Catamount Pond swimming area being trashed and flooded (stuffing TP in the toilets and sinks, etc.) On Tuesday night, September 3, 2002 around 1:00 AM, these vandals set fire to and succeeded in burning down the Toll House at the park entrance. Please report any unusual activity to the park office or Allenstown PD.

Red Bull Bike Battle Invades Boston's City Hall Plaza Thu Sep 5, 2002 BOSTON, MA - Bike Battle is a first of its kind in urban trials competition. Taking place on Boston's City Hall Plaza, this event will pit the country's best trials riders against each other on a natural urban terrain course. The winning ride will require a combination of style, execution, and BIG moves. read more

Spots Still Open for Freetown's Big Bang Mountain Bike Race Mon Sep 9, 2002 ASSONET, MA - The course will begin at the Freetown State Forest Ranger Station on Slab Bridge Road. Expect the best mountain biking in Southern New England, with challenging trails and great scenery! It's great for every level of expertise. read more

NEMBAfest 2002 Bike Swap October 20th Tue Sep 10, 2002 CARLISLE, MA - Come sell your old bike stuff at NEMBAfest -- the finale of the Pedro's-Harpoon MTB Adventure Series! This one-day mountain bike festival is going to offer lots of fun events and we expect a huge turnout of cyclists, so it will be a great place to unload you or your club's excess bikes, parts and odds and ends! read more

Cannondale Hosts FDNY Cyclists at Factory Wed Sep 11, 2002 BEDFORD, PA - Nearly a year after terrorists attacked the United States, two of the five New York City firefighters who rode cross-country last fall in the Thank You America bike tour visited the Cannondale factory. read more

Maine Town Sees Bicycle Path as Natural Extension Sat Sep 14, 2002 TOPSHAM, ME - The town wants to extend Brunswick's Androscoggin River bicycle path to the Topsham Middle School, adding more than two miles to the popular walking and bicycling route. read more

Mavic Goes Single-Sided, Unveils CrossMax SL for Lefty Forks Tue Sep 17, 2002 While those racers who own "tradtional" cross country forks will be able to benefit from Mavic's new hyperlight 2003 CrossMax SL Disc wheelset, Cannondale Lefty owners have been left out in the cold. That is, until now. read more

Kona's Cowan Completes First Full MTB Loop Wed Sep 18, 2002 John Cowan, Kona Clump team rider and star of Freeride Entertainment's films, has successfully completed the first full loop on a mountain bike! Check out this leaked photo from Freeride's shooter, Blake Jorgensen. Watch for the complete feature in Freeride's Disorder III - FREEWHEEL BURNING. The movie will make its debut at InterBike.

Made in the USA Gets Oversized, Lighter and Singlespeedier Fri Sep 20, 2002 BETHEL, CT - Cannondale Announces 2003 Line. Building on the success of its single-pivot, light, but burly 2002 Gemini freeride models, Cannondale is adding a third Gemini model for 2003, the Gemini 900 (with Manitou Breakout, Fox Vanilla RC, Hayes HFX-9 w/8" rotor). This OnePointFive Standard-equipped bomber uses the same frame technology as last year's Gemini, but takes the entry-level price down. read more

IMBA Sprockids Grows, Hires New Coordinator Sun Sep 22, 2002 In just two short years IMBA Sprockids has grown to nearly 100 clubs across the U.S., Canada and abroad. Brandon Dwight, IMBA's new Sprockids coordinator, will continue to introduce the program's time-tested kids cycling resources into school systems and youth programs, and increase IMBA's worldwide network of Sprockids clubs. read more

FSA Broadcasts Oversize Spec On The Web Tue Sep 24, 2002 Component maker Full Speed Ahead (FSA) launched www.oversizebb.com to explain its oversize bottom bracket with technical drawings and to promote the standardization of oversize bottom brackets. read more

Red Bull Bike Battle Results Tue Sep 24, 2002 BOSTON, MA - Boston's City Hall Plaza hosted thousands of spectators as they cheered on trials riders from around the globe in the unique trials competition Red Bull Bike Battle. Fourteen riders competed for a piece of the $5000 purse but it was Yoshimasa Nagaya from Gihu, Japan that landed first place using one of the biggest moves of the day. read more

National Mountain Bike Strategic Action Plan Released! Thu Sep 26, 2002 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released their draft of the National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan on August 19 for public comment. The draft plan describes how the BLM will manage and support mountain biking for years to come on the 263 million acres of public land they manage. read more

New York Receives $800,000 For Bike Path Sat Sep 28, 2002 LAKE PLACID, NY - Thanks to Bikes Belong, two communities in upstate New York soon will be joined by a 9-mile bicycle path. The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) received $796,575 in TEA-21 funds to build the bicycle and pedestrian trail. read more

Thule Recalls Three-Model Strap Rack Line Tue Oct 1, 2002 SEYMOUR, CT - Thule is recalling its Backway, Speedway and Freeway racks, which have failed to securely hold bikes in a few cases. The recall, which affects all three models in Thule's new strap rack line, is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. read more

Yakima Launches Web Site To Showcase Interbike Wed Oct 2, 2002 Yakima will launch a web site, InterBikeBuzz.com, to cover the 2002 Interbike Expo for those left behind to man the shops. The site follows in the footsteps of Yakima's summer Outdoor Retailer Web site, www.orbuzz.com. Besides 2003 Yakima product, InterBikeBuzz.com will feature hot bikes on the show floor. The site will feature live coverage everyday.

Performance Bike Announces Recall of Bar Ends Thu Oct 3, 2002 In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 900 sets of bar ends, which are handlebar extensions used on mountain bikes. The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries. read more

UNH Bike Programs Provide Transportation Alternative Mon Oct 7, 2002 If you see a flash of a person pedaling by on a blue bike away from UNH's Nesmith Hall, you've probably spotted one of the many folks from the College of Liberal Arts who are taking advantage of a new campus bicycle program. read more

WARNING: Rash of Break-Ins at Fort Rock Parking Lot Tue Oct 8, 2002 EXTER, NH - Please be aware, police have reported numerous cars being broken into and vandalized in the Fort Rock Parking lot. Remember to lock and secure your vehicles and report anything out of the ordinary to the Exeter Police at 772-1212.

Interbike Breaks Attendance Record Wed Oct 9, 2002 LAS VEGAS, NV - The Interbike Expo opened to a record crowd this Sunday, drawing some 20,000 attendees which was the single largest day of attendance in show history. Typically attendance figure highs have around 17,000 to 18,000. The increase is being attributed to the expo's new shortened format.

Shimano's XTR System Worries Competitors Mon Oct 14, 2002 Shimano's 2003 XTR group--with its integrated shifter/brake lever and non-standard bottom bracket, crankset and disc brake system--has many of the component giant's competitors worried. read more

Celebrate NEMBA's 15th Birthday Tue Oct 15, 2002 CARLISLE, MA - After months of planning, NEMBA's mountain bike festival is ready to go! Come celebrate NEMBA's 15th Birthday, the finale of the Pedro's-Harpoon MTB Adventure Series and help raise money to buy land at Vietnam! Sunday, October 20th at Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle MA. read more

NORBA/IMBA Announce 2002 Trail Tune-Up Grant Winners Wed Oct 16, 2002 Ten bicycle groups have been awarded NORBA/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants. The $500 grants - made possible by contributions from National Off Road Bicycle Association individual members - support projects that preserve and improve trails used for mountain bike competition, training, and recreational riding. read more

Topeak Issues Pump Recall, Introduces Two New Models Thu Oct 17, 2002 FOXBORO, MA - Topeak has unveiled two new versions of its popular "Joe Blow" floor pump, the "Joe Blow DX" and the "Joe Blow PX", while issuing its first-ever recall -- for an older model of the pump, the "Joe Blow Comp". read more

ExpoCycle Moves To Montreal For 2003 Mon Oct 21, 2002 MONTREAL, CANADA - The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) is moving its ExpoCycle show to Place Bonaventure in downtown Montreal Sep. 14-16, 2003. ExpoCycle, Canada's national trade show for cycling, was in Toronto this year. read more

Shimano Unveils XTR Website Tue Oct 22, 2002 Shimano's next-generation XTR website lets you see the functional capabilities of this revolutionary component group in cyber-space. Simply click on drive train, shifting or braking for systems demonstrations and the company's philosophy on developing these cutting edge mountain biking tools. read more

Everything Must Go! -- Yeti Relics on Sale at eBay.com Tue Oct 22, 2002 John Parker, legendary founder of Yeti Bicycles, dropped us a line to inform us that his world-class cadre of old Yeti race bikes and prototypes have begun showing up on e-bay. Highlights include Julie Furtado's 1990 Durango World Championship-winning Yeti C-26 with an opening bid of $7500. read more

Bell Sports Joins Bikes Belong Thu Oct 24, 2002 BROOKLINE, MA - Helmet giant Bell Sports added its name to the list of Bikes Belong members. "The bicycle industry has to make it easier to enjoy cycling. Whether it is kids bicycling to school or families going for a bike ride, we need to make cycling easy and convenient. Otherwise, they are going to find another sport or hobby. It's that simple," said Bill Fry, chief executive officer of Bell Sports, which makes Bell and Giro helmets. read more

Cannondale Recalls 800 Gemini Bikes Mon Oct 28, 2002 BETHEL, CT - Cannondale is recalling about 800 Gemini full-suspension freeride bicycles that have "improperly manufactured frames." read more

Performance To Buy Supergo Chain Tue Oct 29, 2002 According to industry suppliers, retail giant Performance will soon own the Supergo chain of shops. Alan Goldsmith, the chain's founder, confirmed that a sale was in the works, but declined to comment on the deal until it is finalized. read more

Congressional Candidates Show Biking Support Thu Oct 31, 2002 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressional candidates are showing strong support for cycling and walking, according to a candidate survey by America Bikes. read more

FOMBA's 8th Annual TURKEY BURNER Fun Ride Nov. 29 Fri Nov 1, 2002 MANCHESTER, NH - Just a reminder!! Burn some turkey and sample some of southern NH's best riding! Check out the single-track featured in the April 2000 issue of BIKE and maybe win some cool schwag. read more

Seaside Cycle Movie Event a Great Success!! Wed Nov 6, 2002 SALEM, MA - Seaside Cycle presented "The Freewheel Burning New World Disorder III" movie on Tuesday, November 5th at the Salem Beer Works in Salem, MA. read more

Mountain Bike World Cup Schedule Set Fri Nov 8, 2002 The final piece of the 2003 World Cup schedule has fallen into place, as the UCI announced Thursday that France's famed Alpe d'Huez will host the second stop of the downhill/four-cross World Cup series. The event will be the final event in the opening European leg of the series and will take place June 7-8. read more

Bicycle Issues And The New Congress Sat Nov 9, 2002 Tuesday's election shuffled the Congressional decks considerably. What will it mean for bicycles? Below is the text from the latest BikeLeagueNews online newsletter from the League of American Bicyclists which has done the math for us. read more

NEMBA Lynn Woods Trail Day: Saturday November 16th Mon Nov 11, 2002 LYNN WOODS, MA - NEMBA Continues its trail work in Lynn Woods as they conduct the 7th work day on Bow Ridge this year. They will be Installing and Completing the newest section of the Bow Ridge Area, cutting some new trail, and re-vamping some of the existing trail. read more

IMBA Pleased With New BLM Mountain Biking Plan Thu Nov 14, 2002 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a final National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan for the management of mountain biking on the BLM's 262 million acres of public land. read more

The PussyCat Is On: Evil in Providence Mon Nov 18, 2002 PROVIDENCE, RI - After months of rumour and innuendo, a date has been set and plans are in the works to fill the longest night of the year with beer, nakedness and one dollar bills. Oh, and bikes too! read more

Le Tour de France Was Invented 100 Years Ago Today Wed Nov 20, 2002 It was exactly 100 years ago today that the three words "Tour de France" were first mentioned in connection with bicycle racing. On November 20, 1902, in the Paris newspaper offices of the sports daily, L'Auto, three journalists were sitting around chatting about their circulation war with their bigger cross-town rival, Le Vélo. read more

Papa Wheelies Meet and Greet Tent Sale This weekend Fri Nov 22, 2002 PORTSMOUTH, NH - Papa Wheelies in Portsmouth, NH is having a tremendous Meet and greet Tent Sale this weekend. November 22-24. Dont let the rain scare you, come out and meet the crew! read more

FOMBA's 8th Annual Turkey Burner Fun Ride Friday Nov. 29, 2002 Sun Nov 24, 2002 MANCHESTER, NH - Burn some turkey and sample some of southern New Hampshire's best riding! Check out the single-track that was featured in the April 2000 issue of BIKE magazine and maybe win some cool swag. read more

FREE East Coast Movie Premeire Saturday Nov. 30, 2002 Mon Nov 25, 2002 LONDONDERRY, NH - Team 420 will be premiering their new movie “Amateur Files part 1” on Saturday, Nov 30, 2002. at Whippersnappers in Londonderry NH. This movie is all about the local New England Freeride and gravity scene. read more

VeloNews Awards Alison Dunlap As The North American Female Cyclist Of The Year Wed Nov 27, 2002 At the finish of this year's World Cup finals in mid-September, Dunlap prevailed by just 11 seconds, giving her the first overall cross-country World Cup title for an American woman since Juli Furtado in 1995, and sealing her second VeloNews North American Female Cyclist of the Year award. read more

MTB Racing: Putting The Puzzle Together Sun Dec 1, 2002 As is usually the case this time of the year, things in the world of professional mountain bike racing are still very much up in the air. There's still no word on what Cannondale will be up to in 2003, and a slew of big-name riders including reigning world cross-country champion Gunn-Rita Dahle are still looking to sure up deals for next year. read more

Federal Transportation Money, Not Much For Cyclists Mon Dec 2, 2002 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Despite pedestrian and cyclist deaths accounting for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, only 0.7 percent of federal transportation money was spent on pedestrian and cycling facilities in 2001, according to a new study by the Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP). read more

FOMBA: Another Successful Turkey Burner Ride! Mon Dec 2, 2002 MANCHESTER, NH - Despite the snow flurries and mid-twenty degree temperature, hundreds of bikers turned out for EFTA's annual Turkey Burner ride held the day after Thanksgiving. This non-competitive mountain bike fun ride around lake Massabesic was the final event of the 2002 EFTA/NEMBA Fun Ride Series and helped benefit the Auburn, NH Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Mountain Biking Linked To Infertility Tue Dec 3, 2002 Frequent mountain-biking may reduce fertility in men, according to a small Austrian study that adds fodder to a debate over cycling and male sexual function. read more

Ciclismo Classico Hosts 6th Annual Jingle Ride Wed Dec 4, 2002 ARLINGTON, MA - Escape the malls, the hustle and the hassles of the holidays. ’Tis the season to simplify so hop on your bikes and savor yuletide Boston! Join Santa, Rudolph, the Ciclismo Classico Reindeer Riders and dozens of colorfully costumed cyclists as they ride slowly (and sing loudly) through the streets of Arlington, Somerville, Cambridge and Boston. The ride is history, tradition and non stop good cheer in the making. read more

IMBA Releases Annual Report Card Thu Dec 5, 2002 EVERYWHERE - Endless miles of high-altitude and desert singletrack, superb Rocky Mountain scenery, impeccably organized advocacy groups and abundant trail maps helped push Colorado to the top of the class in the 2002 International Mountain Bicycling Association's Mountain Bike Access Report Card with an A-minus grade. read more

Giant And Pearl Izumi Power Up For 2003 Fri Dec 6, 2002 NEWBURY PARK, CA - Giant Bicycles, the leading global producer of performance bicycles, and Pearl Izumi, with over 50 years of setting the standard in performance apparel, have teamed up to create the Giant/Pearl Izumi Mountain Bike Team. read more

A Cornucopia Of Mountain Bike Racing News Sat Dec 7, 2002 Mountain biking's silly season rolled on this week with the biggest news coming from the Giant camp, which announced its revamped 2003 roster. Joining on with the team's lone holdover from last year, Canadian downhiller Dustin Adams, and previous signee Adam Craig, will be gated-specialist Tara Llanes and young Australian downhiller Jared Rando. But maybe more importantly, Giant announced that it would be partnering with Colorado-based cycling apparel maker Pearl Izumi. read more

Bikes Belong Awards Saratoga Springs $10,000 Grant Mon Dec 9, 2002 BROOKLINE, MA - Bikes Belong Coalition awarded a $10,000 grant to the Saratoga Springs Open Space Project for a two-mile paved bicycle and pedestrian trail that links downtown to outlying communities and indoor recreation facilities. read more

Lance Armstrong Named SI Sportsman Of The Year Tue Dec 10, 2002 Lance Armstrong has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. The magazine credited the four-time Tour de France winner with "more than a bicyclist... more than an athlete," as he continues to inspire the public by his performance after a nearly fatal battle with cancer. read more

Maine DOT Seeks Public Input For 6-Year Plan Tue Dec 10, 2002 MAINE - The state of Maine has emerged as a leader in the promotion and inclusion of bicycles into the transportation mix. read more

Cannondale Struggles Amidst Layoffs & Dwindling Cash Thu Dec 12, 2002 BETHEL, CT - With Christmas around the corner, Cannondale furloughed most of its manufacturing staff -- upwards of 600 people. read more

A Bicycle For The Record Books, Those Crazy Dutch... Fri Dec 13, 2002 DELFT, DENMARK - Two Dutch mechanical engineering students attempted to ride into the record books on a 90-foot bicycle they had made. read more

Mavic Addresses Faulty Hub, Alters Crossmax SL Mon Dec 16, 2002 HAVERHILL, MA - Mavic is putting the brakes on its front Crossmax SL wheel due a weakness in a certain part of the hub flange. read more

Papa Wheelies Holiday Party -- Wednesday, December 18th Mon Dec 16, 2002 PORTSMOUTH, NH - On Wednesday, December 18th, Papa Wheelies Bike shop in Portsmouth New Hampshire is having its second annual holiday party and you are invited! read more

New Race To Replace The Sea Otter Classic Thu Dec 19, 2002 CAREFREE, AZ - With the Sea Otter Classic moving to April this year, one of mountain biking's newest races looks to be reaping the benefits of an open calendar in March. read more

BMXers invade USAC Camp Fri Dec 20, 2002 In an effort to identify untapped talent within the American cycling community, USA Cycling is planning to host a weeklong camp for a small group of elite BMX riders. read more

Help NEMBA Save Vietnam Mon Dec 23, 2002 The New England Mountain Bike Association is collecting donations to purchase a 47 acre parcel of land at the headwaters of the Upper Charles. read more

Bike and Wilderness Activists Adopt New Spirit Thu Jan 2, 2003 Seeking to initiate a new era of cooperation, mountain bicycling and Wilderness advocates have agreed on a set of working principles. read more

New York Mayor Gives Away His Strike Bike Thu Jan 2, 2003 NEW YORK, NY - Every media outlet was following Mayor Michael Bloomberg around on Christmas Day to see what he would do with the bike he bought in anticipation of a transit strike. read more

Bike Lays Off Publisher And Senior Editor Fri Jan 3, 2003 In an end of the year restructuring at Bike Magazine, longtime publisher Ben Warner and senior editor Mike Cushionbury were laid off Monday morning. read more

Santa Cruz Blur Becomes A TV Star On Jan 9th Sat Jan 4, 2003 The January 9th broadcast of "Good Morning Miami", a prime time television show that follows Will and Grace on Thursday nights, will star a Santa Cruz Blur. read more

Clif Bar Introduces Organic Ingredients, New Flavors Mon Jan 6, 2003 BERKELEY, CA - Clif Bar is introducing organic ingredients into its energy bar line as well as three new Clif Bar flavors. read more

NORBA 2003 Schedule Mon Jan 6, 2003 USA Cycling in conjunction with GaleForce Sports Marketing has finalized the dates and venues for the 2003 Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series. read more

Cycle Loft Readies Runway For Women’s Series Fashion Show Tue Jan 7, 2003 BURLINGTON, MA - The Cycle Loft bike shop is making room again to turn its upstairs showroom into a runway for hot models showing off the latest in cycleware. read more

Raleigh Recalls Diamondback Bikes Wed Jan 8, 2003 Raleigh America is recalling about 2,800 Diamondback full-suspension bikes. The frames can break apart. read more

Four-Man Team To Manage Independent Fabrications Mon Jan 13, 2003 SOMERVILLE, MA - John Barmack, who has been Independent Fabrications' chief executive officer since the company's founding, left the company after seven years. Stepping into fill his role at the company will be a four-person management team. read more

Shandro Teams Up With Trek Wed Jan 15, 2003 WATERLOO, WI - Trek announced that it had signed Canadian Andrew Shandro to promote its freeride and downhill bikes. read more

Tyler "Super T" Klassen Signs With Santa Cruz Thu Jan 16, 2003 The winner of the Ultimate Freeride Challenge and current winner of the Red Bull Ride, Tyler “Super T” Klassen has just signed with Santa Cruz Bicycles. read more

Seven Cycles Re-Ups With McConneloug & Broderick Thu Jan 16, 2003 Seven Cycles announced that it has renewed sponsorship deals with pro racers Mary McConneloug and Mike Broderick for 2003. read more

NEMBA's Amateur Mountain Bike Video Awards: April 14th Fri Jan 17, 2003 SOMERVILLE, MA - On Monday, April 14th, NEMBA will be hosting their Amateur Mountain Bike Video Awards at Redbones BBQ in Somerville, MA. This event is a fundraiser to benefit the New England Land Preservation Fund to help NEMBA buy a piece of Vietnam. read more

Interbike Kick's Off 2003 Floor Planning Mon Jan 20, 2003 With a stack of confirmed exhibit renewals, Interbike began its first round of plotting the 2003 expo floor. read more

Race Director Wanted for Boston Road Club Mon Jan 20, 2003 BOSTON, MA - Want to earn some extra cash this year? Want to be a part of a 21 year old New England cycling tradition? Want to earn the appreciation of (most) road cyclists on a weekly basis? Then the Boston Road Club has a job for you! read more

President's Council On Physical Fitness Offers Award Tue Jan 21, 2003 WASHINGTON D.C. - Do you ride your bike to work everyday? Then President George Bush wants to know about it! read more

Shawnee Peak's Biker Cross Race - Jan 25 Tue Jan 21, 2003 Back by popular demand is Shawnee Peak's winter bike race put on by Sebago Outfitters. The mountain thought last year's event was the coolest thing they'd ever seen and asked for more! read more

Some Japanese Kids Like Bikes Better Than Video Games Thu Jan 23, 2003 TOKYO, JAPAN - A Japanese survey found that video games have slipped from fifth to ninth place in a survey of favorite activities. Riding bicycles beat out video gaming as a more exciting way to spend their time. read more

Familiar Face In The Crowd Thu Jan 23, 2003 MAINE - Any cycling fans who happened to pick up the January 20 issue of Sports Illustrated may have noticed a familiar face on page 30. read more

Sam Hill Wins Red Bull Ride Fri Jan 24, 2003 JINDABYNE, AUSTRALIA - Reigning junior world downhill champion Sam Hill, 17, won the second annual Red Bull Ride, contested January 19-24 in Jindabyne, Australia. read more

Cannondale's Future Uncertain Fri Jan 24, 2003 Cannondale officials declined to confirm or deny on Friday reports that the company's bicycle, motorcycle and apparel factories in Bethel, CT had been closed, the locks changed and its employees let go without pay. read more

Specialized And Fox Sports Hit The Airwaves Sun Jan 26, 2003 To bolster its robust BMX and Freeride programs, Specialized has joined forces with the new action-sport focused talk show 54321 which will air nationwide on the Fox Sports network. read more

Cannondale Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Tue Jan 28, 2003 BETHEL, CT - In a move that comes a surprise to many, Connecticut bicycle manufacturer Cannondale will declare voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. read more

Tinker Takes Superbowl Sunday Tue Jan 28, 2003 FONTANA, CA - Even though 100 million Americans based their weekend around Super Bowl BBQs, block parties and other shindigs, you couldn't keep the hardest of the hardcore SoCal racers from showing up at round two of the S.R.C. Winter Series. read more

Cannondale Still Sponsoring Mountain-bike Team Wed Jan 29, 2003 Just a day after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Cannondale announced that it had reached an agreement to co-sponsor a mountain-bike team with the German communications giant, Siemens Mobile. read more

I.F./Wheelworks 2003 Women's Team Announced Wed Jan 29, 2003 SOMERVILLE, MA - The Independent Fabrication/Wheelworks Women's Cycling Team is pleased to announce its roster of riders and sponsors for the 2003 season. The roster is a great mix of all-around riders, climbers and sprinters. read more

Maxxis Releases 2003 Roster Thu Jan 30, 2003 On the heels of a strong 2002 downhill and mountain-cross season, the Maxxis Factory Team is adding a cross-country rider to its roster for the first time since 1999. read more

Rocky Mountain Bicycle Race And Freeride Team Thu Jan 30, 2003 BC CANADA - Rocky Mountain Bicycles today announced that their Race and Freeride Teams will enter the 2003 season with an exciting new Co-Title sponsor, Vancouver based Crystal Decisions. read more

Iron Horse-Mad Catz Sets Its '03 Roster Thu Jan 30, 2003 Iron Horse-Mad Catz sets its '03 roster Iron Horse Bicycle has joined with Mad Catz Racing to form the Iron Horse/Mad Catz Pro Team. read more

IMBA Strengthens D.C. Leadership Fri Jan 31, 2003 BOULDER, CO - To ensure that the interests of mountain bikers are fully protected, IMBA has hired a respected Washington, D.C. law firm to represent our organization and sport in the nation's capital. read more

Red Bull Ride Wrapup Sun Feb 2, 2003 JINDABYNE, AUSTRALIA - Among the bruised egos, broken-in-half bikes and bravado on display at the world's toughest freeride event - held in Jindabyne, NSW, Australia, on the toughest mountain bike course ever created - Western Australia's reigning 17-year-old World Junior Champion Sam Hill made the day his own. read more

Independent Fabrication Co-Founder Starts One-Man Shop Mon Feb 3, 2003 SOMERVILLE, MA - Mike Flanigan, a founding member of Independent Fabrication, is building bikes under the name Alternative Needs Transportation (ANT). read more

Adult Mechanics Classes - Starting Now Tue Feb 4, 2003 ROXBURY, MA - It's that time of year again. Shops are beginning to stir from their winter slumbers and are looking to hire for the busy season, SO take a class! read more