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Thief Who “Tried Out” Bike Apprehended, Unpunished
Remember that trusting cyclist who let a complete stranger “try out” his KHS bike – only to watch him pedal away, never to return? The story has a (sort of) happy ending, as the victim, Michael Green, relates in a long post on his blog, which uses that eyesore ‘white text on black background' format. To spare you the eyestrain, here's the gist: While Green was out of town this weekend, a couple of his pals in the cycling community spotted his distinctive bike in Alphabet City, .... (29/05) More
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Independent | 20/06/08 iVelo
With fuel prices rocketing, there has never been a better time to turn to pedal power. And moving into the cycle lane could be even more appealing if you ... More

Season's first ride needn't be a pain

Canada.com | 06/06/08 iVelo
About to pedal off on the first bike ride of the season? Ten words: Take it easy. Cool down after. Or you'll be sorry. Saddle sores? Aching back anyone? The ... More

Mike's Flying Bike for Google Earth

Google Earth Blog | 23/05/08 iVelo
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Pupils pedal length of Africa in virtual bike race challenge

Bikeradar | 15/05/08 iVelo
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The Fixed-Gear Trend in Santa Cruz

City on a Hill Press | 09/05/08 iVelo
Taylor Holmes pedals wildly as he charges downhill from the UC Santa Cruz campus, his skin-tight black jeans quickly spinning into blurs as he struggles ... More

Victoria Pendleton: pedal to the medal

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The man who pushed his bike 175 miles – in Alaska

Worcester News | 15/04/08
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Cinema-goers get on bikes to power film reel

Lancashire Evening Post | 03/04/08
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Wheels of fortune: The great debate rolls on between cyclists and motorists

Yorkshire Post | 29/03/07
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Manchester Evening News | 18/01/07
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Journey expands cyclist's horizons

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The New York Times | 19/10/06
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