Seattle P-I: Livestrong Challenge, in Seattle June 21, looking for volunteers.

Signs of progress: Contra Costa Times reports that Los Angeles rethinks bike fees.

Great roadtrip odyssey to Whistler on PinkBike: For orientation, these guys came from Vancouver Island. The referenced Mt. Washington and Cumberland, despite what they sound like, are not in the U.S.

Another great sign for bikes: The Supreme Court nominee rides! “She’s a bicycle rider, I’m a bicycle rider. We talked a little bit about our favorite routes.”

Bicycle Retailer: “The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with REI, has announced a voluntary recall of about 260 Novara Triofo 2005 bikes.” If you have an REI Novara bike circa that year, check it out on the CPSC Web site or contact REI.