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PBP 2011: “We Hope to Accommodate All Riders”

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

Many randonneurs are planning to ride in Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP), the famous 765-mile ride in 2011. The next edition of PBP will bring some changes to deal with the large number of participants. PBP is organized by the Audax-Club Parisien (ACP), … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Numb Hands

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

Hand numbness can spoil the most wonderful long distance ride. A cyclist’s hands can get numb from vibration and pressure. The first step is to eliminate as much vibration as possible near the source (road surface). Supple, wide tires, run … Continue reading →

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Mr. Pedersen – A Man of Genius

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

David Evans spent more than a decade researching the life of Mikael Pedersen, who is best known for his unconventional bicycles. I have been fascinated by these machines since we photographed a rare racing version for our book The Competition … Continue reading →

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Oregon Manifest Technical Trials 2011

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

The 2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge will be held in Portland, Oregon, on September 23-24, 2011. The goal is to determine what the ultimate modern utility bike looks like and who can build it. The 2009 Constructor’s Design Challenge … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas from Compass Bicycles

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

With the holidays approaching, and many relatives and friends wondering about what to give to their favorite cyclist, here are some great gift ideas. Forward them to anybody who asks “What would you like for …” Click on the links … Continue reading →

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Winter 2010 Bicycle Quarterly Mailed

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

The Winter 2010 issue has been mailed. Most subscribers will get it soon, but delivery times vary depending on the whims of the U.S. Postal Service. All subscribers should have their magazines by December 24, 2010. In the mean time, … Continue reading →

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A Neat Bike

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

When I was working with Peter Weigle on an article on fender mounting for the Winter 2010 issue of Bicycle Quarterly (now at the printer), Peter sent me a photo of his latest bike (above). His bikes always have been … Continue reading →

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5% to Charity

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

Last December, our “fund drive” – in which we donated 50% of every Bicycle Quarterly subscription/renewal and 25% of the price of our book The Competition Bicycle – resulted in significant donations to Doctors Without Borders and Save The Children. … Continue reading →

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Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

The Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show was a celebration of finely crafted bicycles. With natural overhead light in a former industrial building, the bicycles were displayed well. Tony Pereira (above) showed a replica of his Oregon Manifest-winning commuter machine with its … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Our New Blog!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

In this space, I’ll blog about what is going on at Bicycle Quarterly: Rides we do, how we keep our bikes on the road, new products, glimpses of topics in upcoming issues of the magazine and more. BQ’s contributors will … Continue reading →

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