Mountain biker extraordinaire, Marla Streb, took some time from managing Team Luna Chix to tell us more about what she and the team are up to. The extra bonus was information about the new Luna Sport Clothing, a clothing line designed by women, for women.
As a BMX rider, not quite racer yet, I’m very excited to see USA Cycling putting their money and efforts behind getting more girls further in their BMX career.
2012 Olympics here we come!
The United States has a large, undeveloped pool of 14 to 18-year-old female riders who are internationally capable. The objective of the BMX Women’s Development Program is to move athletes from grassroots racing onto international podiums, thus maximizing the United States’ UCI Nations Ranking and gaining the maximum …
Ritchey Bicycle Components have released a new shallow drop road bar, Curve Bar, available in aluminum or carbon. With a respectable 235g (alum) and 210g (carbon) this handlebar could be found on many women’s bars in the upcoming season. Pricing will be between $95-285 dependent on alum/carbon.
Details from Ritchey
•Fixed shallow 128mm drop with a smooth transition for a comfortable hand position
•Allows rider to set up for aggressive positioning in the drops as well as the tops
•Extended center section is compatible …
While at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show I was swept over with gorgeous bikes and brilliant bike builders. One of these guys I’ve had the chance to work with in the past, Renold YiPsan. His yellow bike with gorgeous front basket was a crowd please and best of show!
This past weekend, while at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, I was able to talk with Sheila Moon – provider of fine cycling clothing. While I finish up the video clip of our interview, I’m going to tease you with a few photos of her clothing.
There has been the naked bicycle rides and events but I believe this photographer set the standards a tad bit higher than I’ve seen done before.
Dozens of women posed naked on their bicycles on a bridge over one of Amsterdam’s historic canals on Sunday – a unique sight even in a city famed for its relaxed attitude toward nudity and sex.
Found at the Brisbane Times
Have you done a naked bicycle ride, or posed nude with your bike? I think I …
VeloNews.com has a pretty amazing run down of their monthly Pro Rider Diary’s. From the big names of Jeremy Powers, Michael Barry, and Ted King. They recently added a woman, Amber Neben. With only one article up so far, I’m excited to keep on top of what this World Champion and Olympian is doing.
How do you describe what it feels like to prepare so hard for something, to dedicate so much to something and then lose the opportunity to even …
Rapha, the fine company that makes the clothing threads of many cyclist “lust list.” You pray a pretty penny for their clothing, but it will delivery over and over again compared to some of those other main stream brands. Their clothing is designed by cyclist, for cyclist. The type of cyclist that will ride all day in a pair of shorts, through rain and snow to pull those same shorts on the next day with barely a washing. This clothing …
