News from the Road

Golden Again at 92

She’s at it again. Bike Friday owner Carol Collins went to the National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, in July, and walked away with three more gold medals. Collins, who lives in Houston, won her age group in the 5K and 10K time trials, and the 20K road race. That

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Day at the Museum

More than a hour before Alan Scholz’s scheduled talk at the Portland Art Museum on July 27, Bike Friday owners began rolling up to the courtyard. First a couple of Pocket Rockets zoomed up. In a matter of minutes, they were test riding a Silk. Then some New World Tourists

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Slow Down, Enjoy

BY RAZ Every now and then I need a reminder that there is more to riding your bicycle than pedaling. On vacation at Lake Tahoe, I rolled out of the campground at Fallen Leaf Lake for a ride. As I began pedaling up a gentle climb toward a waterfall, I

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High Praise for NuVinci

BY RAZ McKENZIE PASS, Oregon — It doesn’t take long for everything to fall into place. A perfect rhythm pulsates from my head to my toes. A comfortable cadence, steady breathing. This is the ultimate vibe for climbing a mountain. Yet something in the laundry list of sensations seems different.

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Bike Friday on Cloud Nine

BY RAZ PORTLAND — Outside, the stunning spring sun splashed down on a massive showcase of Nutcase bike helmets donning the wall of the Portland Art Museum. Near perfect cycling weather in one of the great cycling cities called like a temptress. Yet, it became increasingly difficult to leave the

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Honoring Our Vets

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Bike Friday owner Mike Anderson sent us this report from the 2013 T.E.A.M. Sports Face of America ride for disabled veterans in April. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day that sharing his experience?] By Mike Anderson The 2013 T.E.A.M. Sports Face of America ride featured 100 disabled

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When the Tour of California bicycle races finishes Sunday in Santa Rosa, race fans will be greeted by a number of Bike Fridays in the windows of various businesses. BikePartners.net, our Bike Friday Dealer in Santa Rosa, has been busy strategically placing bikes. If you’re out there for Stage 8,

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Vintage Beijing

Getting dressed up in vintage clothes and enjoying a great day of cycling is hardly something Americans have cornered the market on. In Beijing, China, the Vintage Ride Beijing was recently held. Bike Friday’s dealer in  Beijing, AITA CYCLE, not only had a stylish representative in manager  Wang Yining, It

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Touring Australia

A picture can be worth a thousand sighs. I don’t know about you, but I could stare at this photo we received from Bike Friday owner Graham Smith, from his recent camping adventure on the backroads of Australia. You can read about his adventure here. His note: Hi Peter, John

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