Alison Tetrick is a friend of Bikerumor and an American pro cyclist riding for Cylance Pro Cycling. Competing in the top women’s road races around the world, she’s spent most of this season racing domestically. While she does a lot of stage racing and classic one day races, this summer she earned a unique victory. For […]
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On the corner of 2nd and Main Street is the new 226 residence building composed of 23 studios, 145 1-bedrooms, and 58 2-bedrooms. Vancouver based, Create Properties brings a unique vibe to their properties where you can live, work and play. This development will feature: a green roof for residents with garden plots and storage for gardening supplies, electric vehicle charging stations, four artist studios, bicycle stalls, 13000 square feet of retail space, and culture space.
This fabulous development is situated within walking distance to the Olympic Village, close to breweries and dining spots.
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Adding to their 130 year heritage, Raleigh has just announced a new urban bike line that combines classic styling with modern handling and finishing. Designed for everything from daily commuting to casually running errands around the city, Raleigh’s Director of Marketing Steve Westover calls the Carlton collection “a celebration of where we’ve been and where […]
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Stan’s NoTubes helped pioneer the modern tubeless tire system (or, at least, the non-UST version of it), and has accumulated several patents along the way. One of the key differentiators of their design is the extraordinarily low internal sidewall height. Now, they’ve been awarded a 5th patent that describes the interior shaping of the bead […]
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If you like to ride in muddy conditions, carry spare tubes or tools, haul water bottles, or film your riding exploits Tacx has something for you in their new lineup of quick-release bike accessories. Building upon their already wide range of products, Tacx recently announced a new series of accessories that includes something for riders […]
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When you think ultra light, what comes to mind? Small frames? Flexy components? A decrease in performance? Those concerns were all part of what motivated Fair Wheel Bikes in their recent build. After being challenged by a tall customer, Fair Wheel was tasked to come up with an ultra light build for a 29er race […]
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From the minds that founded the carbon Oval Concepts brand way back in 2002, comes a new aerodynamics focused component company – Aero Design Swiss. With decades of experience in the bike industry, carbon component production & aerodynamics, the team is jumping back in with a unique aero carbon stem that allows riders to adjust handlebar […]
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Wanna do good while eating well? The limited edition GU Campfire S’mores flavor energy gel is here to make your summertime trips just a little sweeter. They’re donating 10% of sales to the Conservation Alliance’s Public Lands Defense Fund to help protect our natural resources. A box of 24 retails for $36. Like several other companies, […]
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It was after the fall tradeshows last year that we saw the most recent update to BikeYoke’s unique Revive dropper seatpost design that allows riders to easily bleed off air that slips past its seals with an allen key. To anyone who has spent much time on dropper posts, the design is essentially an end […]
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Photo submitted by Ryan Kleman, “The beginning of a few hours’ search for reported trails through the jungle. Day seven of a month-long exploration/tour of the DR.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. […]
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Shimano shook off their typically reserved demeanor to boast that they pretty much owned this year’s Tour de France. With every stage won on Dura-Ace, they wanted to flaunt it a little, so what the heck, here ya go. Congrats! Also on the road, Pinarello continued their steady roll out, this week showing the Dogma […]
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We’ve been teased with and teasing Aaron Gwin’s signature DH tire from Onza since early 2016, and it’s finally here. After initially seeing it at Eurobike and getting most of the tech details, they showed it again at Taipei Show this spring with a few tweaks to ease production and make sure it lived up […]
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For Paul Camp 2017, they invited handmade bicycle builders from the area to submit their idea of the ultimate monstercross bike or mountain bike. Cameron Falconer of Falconer Cycles made a drop bar mountain bike that’s ready for anything from shred sessions to day tripping with a frame bag. Check out the other builders’ videos here.
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Like a slow drip from a very expensive carbon faucet, Pinarello has been slowly releasing new bikes. One by one. Like the recently released F10, K10, and F10X, the new K10S Disk is a variation on the Dogma 10 theme – representing the pinnacle of Pinarello performance. A significant step up from the K8S, the […]
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We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are definitely some questions too embarrassing to ask your local shop or riding buddies. This is our weekly installment where we get to the bottom of your questions – serious or otherwise. And for the last week, Park Tool is answering your questions […]
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When you ship your bike, it’s gotta be packed well. Whether sending your bike to your vacation or your next race, shipping your bike (especially with a service like Bikeflights) remains one of the primary ways to get it there. But when it comes to shipping, there are certain restrictions to the size of the […]
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Squadra Avventura is at it again heading into the Alvord Desert – Sportful clothing’s bike exploring Squadra Avventura crew broke out the maps, packed up some supplies, and headed out into the desert and mountains of central Oregon, a long way from cell phone coverage. It made for some great riding, and even more amazing […]
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Scotland’s Endura has been producing custom cycling clothing for over 25 years, but until now it wasn’t available in the USA. While Americans do have access to their catalogue items like the MT500 pullover I recently reviewed, the option to order custom-designed riding gear was just introduced last week. Apparently Endura has received many requests […]
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Here’s another dose of fresh gear to get you through the weekend. BikeTube released their Butane tubes that offer a lightweight alternative to standard tubes, plus a low priced hand pump. 4iiii Inovations is selling pre-set cranks with their new PRECISION power meter installed along with providing a custom install service. Additionally, Flectr launched their […]
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What does this have to do with cycling? Nothing. Unless you want to build a national event series around the sport you love. “We’re building a sport. We’re building a head-to-head racing sport.” As a doctor, Wolfpack Ninja Tour president and cofounder Noah Kaufman sees all to well the obesity epidemic. So, while his American […]
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The Stevens Super Prestige has already shown itself capable of racing at the top-level of cyclocross. Mathieu van der Poel rode the previous version to a World Championship win in Tábor in 2015 where we got a closer look at his camo bike (before two years of 2nd places) & Sanne Cant raced the newest bike to […]
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Photo submitted this past May by Adam Glick, “Just another beautiful day in the neighborhood. North Hero, VT. Don’t worry, we hit the singletrack later.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in […]
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Our Kenda Factory Tour started off showing how bicycle tires are made, from raw rubber all the way through the finished product. Part Two shows how they make inner tubes. The rubber processing is similar up to a point, but then it’s put through an additional screening process before extrusion, cutting, sealing and testing. What’s […]
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PRESS RELEASE: The date is set for one of the biggest tests of skill and toughness in mountain biking. On October 27, Red Bull Rampage returns marking the 12th edition of the storied event. Set in one of the most demanding locations on the planet, the event has become the most coveted title in Freeride […]
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Focus Bikes have dipped a few dropbar bikes into a rainbow to add a bit of color for 2018. The limited edition Freestyle designs add a whole lot of color to the otherwise monochromatic bikes, while the corresponding Freestyle apparel looks to manage the addition of matching color details without going overboard. The new color […]
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Australian cellular service provider Coda Wireless is testing Vehicle-to-Pedestrian warning systems that marries a vehicle’s radar collision system and a pedestrian’s cell phone to help prevent accidents. It’s handled by an app, so we’re thinking it must provide a distinct audible warning as opposed to requiring you to look at the screen…by which point you’d […]
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Coming at Eurobike, Rudy Project will introduce a new quick change lens system on a closed frame pair of sunglasses. We’re guessing multiple styles will incorporate the tech, and they’ll offer their wide array of impact resistant, photochromic and tinted lenses for them. Flip past the break to see how they work. Also rolling out […]
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Photo submitted by Rorixavier Tolentino, “It’s about to rain again in Lipa, Philippines. This is from an unpopulated part of a big old private subdivision. Once meant for houses, patches of land here have now been utilized for crops instead. Riding my paint-stripped Cannondale Trail SL.” We always love seeing photos from where you are […]
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Despite using the bathroom every day since you were born, you probably still make mistakes that you weren’t aware of. Check out these examples:
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Using toxic chemicals to clean
Let’s take a moment to think about the reason you’re actually cleaning anyway…to kill infection- and illness-causing bacteria, right? Then, you’ll be surprised to know many of the cleaning products you’re using could be harmful to your health. The Environmental Working Group has published a “Hall Of Shame” list of worst-offending cleaning products, many of which are banned in other countries and have ingredients known to cause cancer, blindness and more.
Instead, make your own green cleaner using fruit! A grapefruit cut in half with salt is an effective tub scrubber and a halved lemon will make the water stains on your faucets a distant memory. Not to mention, your bathroom will smell amazing. Source: HuffingtonPost
Flushing the toilet with the lid up
You pee, wipe, stand up, and just flush the toilet, right? It sounds basic enough. But flushing the toilet with the lid still up is a mistake, because there’s this thing called “toilet plume” you may not know about. “Toilet plume” is the mixture of small waste particles and water in your toilet that can shoot aerosolized feces as high as 15 feet into the air when you flush. Yuck, and no thank you.
A study conducted at the University of Oklahoma found that “toilet plume could play a contributory role in the transmission of infectious diseases.” Another study in 2012 at Leeds University discovered that a germ called C. difficile can be catapulted up to 10 inches above the toilet seat every time you flush with the lid open. By the way, C. difficile gives you nausea and makes you vomit. So, yeah, close the lid before you flush. Source: HelloGiggles
Ignoring the floor
Your bathroom floor is dirtier than your toilet seat, according to ABC News. If you walk around in your bare feet, you’re going to pick up all kinds of bacteria (as many as 2 million per square inch). In fact, most people worry about the toilet seat, but never pay attention to the even more dangerous floor. So make sure your feet are covered instead of the toilet seat if you’re a germaphobe. Source: Bustle
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The Kask Valegro is the new lightest weight, most ventilated road helmet the Italian company has to offer riders racing through hot summers and up the most grueling mountains. And they had to make up a lot of them in yellow for Team Sky’s July of racing in France. Besides Chris Froome winning the overall […]
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The new Simplon Pride road bike gets more tech focused with a unique take on aero road integration. We’ve mostly covered the Austrian brand for their low-key road and mountain bike designs, but the new Pride looks is a shift in direction, at least aesthetically. The Pride name is actually the winningest pro bike in Simplon’s […]
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Last week, we invited every major suspension brand to chime in on cavitation, three responded before the cutoff time (which was pushed from our regular Wednesday to Friday to make sure we had multiple opinions). Bob Fox, founder of Fox Racing Shox, was out of the office, but he still took the time to respond, […]
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For Paul Camp 2017, they invited handmade bicycle builders from the area to submit their idea of the ultimate monstercross bike or mountain bike. Burnsey from Oddity Cycles went straight with a simpler design for his titanium clunker style cruiser. Check out the other builders’ videos here.
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German alloy mountain bike maker Nicolai’s catalog in filled mostly with aggressive trail and gravity bikes. So it’s probably no surprise that when they wanted to build a new full-suspension cross-country bike, they would lean towards trail riding as well. The new Nicolai Saturn 11 XC bike then matches a 105mm travel Horst link frame with […]
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Want more honey for your money? The new 23oz Honey Stinger bottles contain the equivalent of 21 gel packs and retail for $18.95. So you’ll save about five bucks or more depending on what your shop charges. Look for three flavors -Organic Fruit Smoothie, Organic Acai Pomegranate, and the Classic Gold- to hit shops in […]
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Photo submitted this past May by Beat Zuerler, “First great warm day in the mountains of the Black Forest – right for an great ride with my Gravel Bike.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The […]
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As the data collection division of SRAM, Quarq has added a couple of new DZero power meter spiders that broaden their compatibility to the DZero family. The first, the Quarq DFour91 is a new spider design that uses the new asymmetric 4-bolt BCD of the latest R9100 Shimano Dura-Ace cranks so riders can pair the more affordable […]
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Two new benefits are available through two of the largest overseers of cycling activity: Strava and USA Cycling. Starting with the latter, USA Cycling is now offering a $50/year membership in RIDE. It’ll provide $25,000 in supplemental insurance for accidents during any organized event, regardless of whether it’s USA Cycling sanctioned or not; Legal assistance […]
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Kenda is one of the largest bicycle tire manufacturers in the world, and they make car, ATV, scooter and various other tires, too. We took a tour of their bicycle tire factory in the Yuanlin Township, Changhua County, in Taiwan. Turns out they also make inner tubes here, which is Part 2, and cooler than […]
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One groupset winning a race over another isn’t really something that we take notice of too often, and certainly doesn’t justify much editorial time from us. It isn’t really just to be fair to one brand or another, but the top road groupsets being raced from Campagnolo, Shimano & SRAM truly are each excellent. But […]
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For Paul Camp 2017, they invited handmade bicycle builders from the area to submit their idea of the ultimate monstercross bike or mountain bike. Rick Hunter rolled up with a very rigid (and rigid specific) Hunter Cycles mountain bike-style gravel grinder that can be had with up to 29×3.0 tires! It showed off his new […]
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We had a look at the behind the scenes glimpses that team Sunweb’s videos offered at the Giro d’Italia back in May (which weren’t hurt by their own Tom Domoulin winning the overall.) Well, in case you haven’t been following along with the team through the Tour de France, now that the race is wrapped and they […]
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Last summer we saw Northwave introduce a new asymmetric Xframe lace up style on their latest Extreme RR road shoes, and it looks like the same construction will be headed off road this fall as well. We just got a preview of the new Ghost XC mountain bike shoes, and while it looked like it […]
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Photo submitted by Jeppe, “Morning ride in the hills above Nerja, with the ocean in the distance.” We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your pics with a brief description here.
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Attics are places that seem to be frozen in time, collecting dust and hiding forgotten family heirlooms. However, with some effort, it is possible to transform the underused space into a stylish, tranquil haven.
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Below are 5 decorating tips for an attic bedroom sanctuary:
Using Sloped Ceilings Properly
Use sloped ceilings wisely. “Dormers are great for window seats, desks or reading nooks,” says Heron. “These types of activities don’t require ceiling height, so where things are constricted, they provide extra function to that space.”
If you’re short on storage, built-in shelving is another wise use of the space where a sloped ceiling meets the floor. Source: Houzz
Avoiding Overcrowding & Using Furniture
Speaking of furniture, since attics tend to be more cramped than other rooms you’ll want to avoid overstuffing your attic with bulky furniture. The fewer items you have, the better the flow will be. Choose furniture with a low profile since ceiling height could impede movement. Keep beds away from the lowest parts of the room so that nobody bumps their heads when getting in and out. Another issue with a converted attic is that you often lose storage space. This is a problem since you also want to limit the amount of furniture in the attic. The answer is to incorporate storage into the furniture you have. Beds that have drawers beneath them, ottomans that have interior storage, and other multi-purpose pieces of furniture will help you achieve this goal without swamping the space. Source: Blog.ClubFurniture
Picking Colors
The room paint is quite a challenge for the attic room. The reason behind this is simple, these kind of rooms have less walls and wide ceiling. It is important to do the paint work carefully so that you can make the room attractive. The trick is to use two different colours on the wall and the ceiling. Select white or neutral colour for the walls to make it bright. Source: HomeDecorXP
Making Use of a Ceiling Skylight
The attic is the perfect location for a skylight. Although it doesn’t strictly fall under the category of decorations, it’s a very practical project that will add to the appeal of your home. It will allow you to enjoy the great-looking night sky and cloud-gazing during the day right from the comfort of your new room. This will also save on electricity during the day as light will stream into your room and you won’t have to light up the place. There are many innovative options out there you can make use of during your projects. Source: ImproveNet
Choosing Window Treatments
The attic was now ready for the gangly youth, but there was an important detail that needed to be incorporated with Window treatments ideas! Neighbors who’d had their home redone recently told us, the best option to find large varieties of the most effortless and effective window dressings is online shopping. This would also save us professional consultation and installation fees. Going through the online options had our eyes popping! The variety was amazing, but we soon educated ourselves enough to narrow the options down to two – Window Shutters or Cellular Shades. Though the cellular shades were cheaper and provided exemplary insulation, we decided to get the Woodlore Plus Norman Shutters as we felt it would be a more resilient option for clumsy teenage hands. Source: ZebraBlinds
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Back in 1984 at the Olympics in LA, American cyclist Nelson Vails won track racing silver in the sprint on a Raleigh. We caught up with Vails and a super limited edition replica of his winning bike back at NAHBS. Now thirty-three years later Raleigh Bicycles is commemorating his transition from a New York City bike […]
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The latest from Jeff Kendall-Weed has us really wanting to plan a little vacay time on either end of Crankworx. here’s the blurb from his camp on this latest edit: Vancouver Island, BC- Mountain bike Vancouver Island with Jeff Kendall-Weed! Jeff finds some inspiration at a neighborhood garage sale with a handy guide book to […]
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For Paul Camp 2017, they invited handmade bicycle builders from the area to submit their idea of the ultimate monstercross bike or mountain bike. Robert Ives of Blue Collar Bicycles rolled up from Sacto in his “badassmobile” and brought a 650B gravel grinder capable of running 700×42 tires, too…but the fat tires were the right […]
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The Norwegian mountain bikers at Sweet Protection must have started doing more training on the road, because they have just introduced a new aero road bike helmet family called the Falconer. Available in three versions with or without MIPS, plus an extra aero non-MIPS version, the Falconer helmets offer a choice for most riders looking […]
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Bianchi has entered into a licensing agreement with Ferrari to produce the Scuderia Ferrari collection over the coming years. The plan, per their press release, is to co-develop exclusive models in a range of categories that take advantage of both companies’ expertise. Which means they should be far better than some past licensing agreements for […]
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