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News Cycle: Why taxing bikes is a bad idea, revisited

Paul Andrews, BI editor — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:25:41 +0000

Twice more, with feeling: Publicola’s Erica C. (for Crank) Barnett explains why a bike license fee is such a lousy idea. And once more, our take (also see comments):

What would Jesus ride? Cyclelicious examines selective bike banning by the Heaven Fest Colorado Christian Music Festival.

Excerpt:

How about placing the concern where it belongs, which is with the large motorized vehicles that actually cause the safety problems? When you have a bull in the china shop, do you pack the china away in the attic? Or do you lasso that bull and tie it down?

We wonder why the word “bull” came to mind.

Fly cheap: At PinkBike, the lads show how to avoid airline baggage fees.

Seattle-based Evil’s Revolt is rising up

Paul Andrews, BI editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:33:52 +0000

We’ve been a fan of the Revolt since the rumor days of a year ago, and it’s looking to be the killer ride for the 2010 season. Performance is one thing — with DW-Link creator Dave Weagle’s DELTA system, the bike absolutely rips — but check out the build PinkBike is featuring from Calgary Cycle. I like the “Status” entry.

On the print side, Mountain BIKE magazine’s April issue features the killer new black-white frame in a spread beginning on p. 75.

Rack o' Revolts at Fluidride (now Big Tree Bikes)

In Seattle you can find Revolts, when they’re not completely sold out, at Big Tree Bikes on Stone Way N. in Wallingford. Jerry or Zeb can give you the full rundown.

Fluidride Cup Schedule Announced

Paul Andrews, BI editor — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:33:53 +0000

The 2009 lineup is out, kicking off April 3 through 5 in Port Angeles.

To get a feel join the Fluidride Forum and start planning! See y’all there!

Be sure to check out the rockin’ vids (scroll down the first link)!