February 2012
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Milwaukee Indoor Park Attracts MTB BMX $$ During...
This is what we want to see Downtown Detroit. An indoor MTB, BMX Freestyle Tourist Attraction + a Velodrome. Everything Bikes in one Juggernaut sized building. Milwaukee’s Rays is built in the shell of a defunct 110,000-square-foot Menards home and lumber store here, the park is a facsimile of the original Ray’s in Cleveland, which occupies the hulk of a World War II-era rayon and...
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Don't wait to go cross-country. Go overnight! →
Bike Overnights are cool! You take whatever you need for a 100-200 mile ride - usually just your bike, repair kit, spending cash and some friends! Plot a map before you go, mark some of the hotspots, like small towns, hostels, B&B’s and you good to go!
Bike Overnights are a nice way to spend the weekend, great for seeing more of Michigan. Plus their inexpensive, they can be done on...
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New bicycle routes trace Underground Railroad →
The project was conceived by the Adventure Cycling Association a non-profit group. Coming off the success of a Lewis and Clark heritage bike trail it created for the explorers’ bicentennial, Adventure Cycling polled its 43,000 members for ideas on where to create an Underground Railroad Route.
Also included are detailed lists of services, including lodgings and libraries, many of which...
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Adventure Cycling Presentation Troy Feb.22nd
Adventure Cycling Association’s Jim Sayer presenting One of the biggest single-day REI Presentations to date WOW
Area Cyclists gathered at Troy REI’s first Adventure Cycling Talk. Jim Sayer Presented the Talk titled, “The Joy of Bicycle Travel”. At first, the Presentation was set in REI’s back store room - the store room is where typical REI talks are presented. But...
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Change.org Petition: Bikes on Michigan Amtrak...
IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO! Setting goals as a community is essential for growth. Thats where you as a cyclists come in.
Last year on the Shop Blog, we posted news from Amtrak regarding built-in bike racks being implemented on Michigan Rails Cars for the summer of 2011 Here’s The Link. It was sort of big news for Michigan Cyclists - the thought of traveling to Chicago and other...
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“Sold my car and everything that went with it. Bought an awesome commuter; ride...”
– Customer
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Royal Oak Public Non-Motorized Public Hearing...
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This Tuesday, February 14
Hosted By Tom Regan : See Facebook Event page The Royal Oak Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed non-motorized transportation plan
If you support better biking and walking in Royal Oak it is very important that your voice be heard, either by attending the public hearing or submitting written testimony. Warning: the...
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Study Finds Greenway Projects The Most Efficient... →
Long appreciated by transportation planners for its construction of trails, sidewalks and bike lanes, public health professionals for allowing Americans to choose biking and walking for commuting and recreation, and local municipalities for reenergizing downtown shopping areas, the federal Transportation Enhancements (TE) program this week added yet another title its long list of accomplishments:...
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January 2012
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News: Iran may impose long-term EU oil sales ban →
Reuters Jan 29th:
Iran is considering banning all oil exports to the European Union (EU) for five to 15 years, a senior Iranian lawmaker was quoted as saying on Sunday, while its deputy oil minister said prices would surge if the EU stopped importing Iranian crude. Iranian lawmakers had been expected to debate a bill on Sunday to ban exports of Iranian crude to Europe in a move calculated to hit...
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WatchLets hope this catches on DEEEEEETRRRROIT one month got it together QCCA Expo
“It’s exciting. This is how we used to run world championship races in the early 80s. At first, a lot of em didn’t get it; wooden jumps and cement…
(Source: qbpbmx.com)
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WatchShadow Conspiracy’s new winter wearhouse edit Filip Strbad had a full bmx warehouse at his disposal.
Pictures of the warehouse here
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Insider News | Bike Products Price Increase This...
Every few years the industry increases the price of tubes and tires. This is one of those years. The thing is customers usually don’t find out about the price increase until after it happens. You can point to inflation, supply and demand, rising oil prices; whatever the reason, tube prices are going up around $5 and tires $10-20. Thats actually a big increase considering that the current...
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Do It Up! Support The National 5th Grade Bicycle...
It’s a great way for the youngsters to get involved and help transform the lives and their communities!
Each participating school will choose one school winner that they will send to the state coordinator. Each state will have three winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd). Each state’s first place winner receives a bike, light and helmet. There will also be one national winner, who will receive a...
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Vote For Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop!!!
Detroit’s HOUR magazine hosting their 2012 BEST-OF Vote for the Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop! Ballot open until March 15th
Vote Here
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Vote For The International Velodrome At Bloomer... →
Novi based Public Relations & Marketing Group, Shazaaam is celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary with a Million Dollar Challenge!
Shazaaam is notorious locally for generating serious results. They’re known for practical, award winning ideas and bold implementation. More importantly, campaigns that win support!
For their 10 Year Anniversary they’ve decided to gift 10 worthy...
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Transportation key to keeping young in Michigan →
The Detroit News ran a commentary last month written by members of the Millennial Mayors Congress, which is “a partnership of city officials and rising leaders working together to address regional issues.”
Michigan’s transportation system is not getting young people where they need to go. As citizens under 35, we know that not all of our peers can afford the cars that cost and average $8,500 a...
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