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2010 US Open of Mountain Biking

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Published March 5, 2010 at 8:18 a.m.

Ever wonder how you stack up against best downhill mountain bike riders? The 2010 US Open of Mountain Biking is your shot at racing against the pros at the Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, NJ May 27-30. The Pro/Am format is open to all comers, though registration is capped at 450 men for the downhill [ ... ]Related posts: Northstar set to open for mountain biking June 20 Downhill mountain biking in the Olympics? Interbike Outdoor Demo East Open to Public ...

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Introducing: Urbana Bikes

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Published March 3, 2010 at 12:29 a.m.

Something fun showed up at the half-snowy Bike Commuters midwest proving grounds. Once I pried the shipping box open, I could tell this would be good. Sturdy rack, big fenders, massive balloon tires. What on EARTH is this thing?We first covered Urbana at Interbike 2009 and it looks like their concept made it to market [ ... ] ...

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NAHBS Recap IV - Death Pedal 2 Premier

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Published March 2, 2010 at 11:36 a.m.

There is not a whole lot I can say about all of this besides that this night was crazy ... The Death Pedal 2 world premier was held at Mojo’s which reached capacity by the time I got there around 9:30 ... Fortunately, enough people left, and we got in before the first showing started. [ ... ] ...

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Centurian Cycling race sees some concerns in Dane County

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Published March 2, 2010 at 11:18 a.m.

Centurian Cycling race sees some concerns in Dane County: ... The Centurion Cycling race — based on the European concept of a large-scale race on a professional course but open to amateurs and recreational cyclists — will have 25-, 50- and 100-mile courses ... Apart from the citizens who dislike “cyclists who have been ‘rude’…and ‘not followed the rules,’” this sounds like a great event. But between the Riverwest 24, and my European vacation, I wonder if I’ll be able to

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NAHBS - Peacock Groove’s Gold Plated, Cut Out 29er Mountain Bike, Others

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Published March 2, 2010 at 11:13 a.m.

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NAHBS 2010 - If there were an award for shiniest bike, Peacock Groove would probably just edge out Cherubim’s midnight blue/chrome ride for top honors. This gold-plated 29er had some features to back up the flash, too, like a cutaway seat tube and some solid internal cable routing for both front and rear brake cables [ ... ] ...

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NAHBS - Engin 29er, Dirt Road Bike and a Regular Road Bike

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Published March 2, 2010 at 9:45 a.m.

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NAHBS 2010 - Philadelphia-based Engin Cycles’ booth had an assortment of bikes, all with great paint jobs and nice lugs. At first glance, the pink and beige bike above looks like a ladies’ randonneur. Technically, only the paint implies it’s for the ladies, there’s nothing that makes it a girl’s bike and I know plenty [ ... ] ...

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2010 NAHBS : Video Interview with Vanilla Workshop

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Published March 2, 2010 at 7:17 a.m.

Thanks to covering the North American Handmade Bicycle Show for Versus.com I was able to get a few really good one on one interviews with builders that may never of happened. Here is the first with Sacha White of Vanilla Workshop.Thanks to Brad from UrbanVelo.org for the use of his photo for official business ...

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2010 Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle Show – In the CXHairs Checks in From Richmond

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Published March 2, 2010 at 7:07 a.m.

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The 2010 Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle Show took place February 26-28 in Richmond, Virginia. The event shared the Greater Richmond Convention Center with the Virginia Wine Expo. At first glance, you may think it would be easy for volunteers greeting attendees to suss out the ... view the full story & post your comments at our site: http://cxmagazine.com ...

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