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2020 Schwinn Collegiate

Schwinn 125th Anniversary and 2020 Collegiate

How come riding cruiser bikes are so much fun? You know the bikes with the big, wide, upright handlebars and the big seat, combined with the somewhat soft bouncy, thudding feel of steel frames. Maybe it’s the type of riding that makes it fun. I’m...

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Local Bike Shops of Research Triangle , N.C …( part 2 of 2 )

Lunch at Al’s Burgers was next up… Yes, I had a big ‘ol nasty chili chesseburger called “The Bobo”…. with AMAZING sweet-potato fries…! Nothing like loading up the gut to drive / walk around, browsing businesses. Traveling between shops builds up quite an appetitie for...

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Why I love the Giro d’Italia…

The 97th edition of the Giro d’Italia starts today in Belfast with 198 cyclists participating in the opening team time trial in the Northern Irish capital. This year’s race will comprise 21 stages and cover over 3,200 kilometers.  Most folks know the race was first...

Nine13Sports…LIVE at School 91..!

Tom Hanley, Executive Director of Nine13Sports, has had his share of success as former elite track cyclist. Due to a significant life-changing experience that ended his cycling career, he chose to focus his energy, passion and heart into creating a Not-For-Profit aimed at introducing children...