May 21, 2013 — By Jen Benepe Citi Bikes, the New York City bike share program that is starting on May 27, has just released a new phone app for users of its bicycles. It will be a real-time guide to help Citi Bike members locate nearby bike docking stations and get information on...
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A local artist who often designs cycling clothing kits, has now created the Campagnolo New York Gran Fondo 2013 Poster. Alex Ostroy is a prolific graphic artist whose work graces the cycling industry. He brings a new-found elegance to cycling graphics that recalls the days of 6-day racing posters in the U.S., and travel posters...
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We came across Harry Zernike wearing this fabulous jersey plus kit today. Zernike is part of the FGX Racing Team, a sub-team of the Century Road Club Association in New York City. The team is sponsored by FGX.com, Zernike’s company, 9W Magazine, Veselka’s (the Polish-Urkrainian restaurant in New York’s East Village,) and several other sponsors....
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By Jen Benepe, with reporting by Steve Faust CI has confirmed the rumors swelling that Alison Cohen left the head position at Citibikes, a group managed by Alta Bicycle Share. Her departure was confirmed last week by Toole Design Group where she will become their new Director of Bike Sharing Services. BikeShare media reported...
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By Jen Benepe It took only one day for the first 5,000 founding bike share memberships to sell, said the department responsible for Citibikes yesterday. “New Yorkers are clearly ready to take advantage of the quick, convenient travel our bike share program will provide.  It’s a strong early sign of success,” said New York...
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Denton Taylor has achieved the improbable-he shot the famous photographer Bill Cunningham in action. What we mean is, Denton shot Bill doing what he does best, taking photographs of street fashion. How likely is it to get a picture of this man in action? Highly un, so much so, praise should be heaped on...
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In the News: From SmartPlanet.com: “If you own a bike and live in a city, chances are you or someone you know has had to deal with bike theft at some point. It’s a widespread problem and falls fairly low on police departments’ radars. If you are unlucky enough to get your bike stolen,...
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Every week–when we can, we’ll run the latest advertisement that uses a bicycle in the picture to help sell products. The latest is from Canada. The scene, a women making a phone call from a vineyard, her jaunty bicycle parked nearby. It’s hardly believable, but we like the fact that the bike is being...
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High energy drinks that have allegedly played a role in some deaths are now moving to the food aisle where they will face tighter labeling regulations. But the switch will also allow the manufacturers of these high-caffeine and other additive drinks to not reveal reports to federal regulators linking its products to deaths and injuries,...
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March 20, 2013–By Jen Benepe The popular yoga and athletic clothing supply company has recalled its all-purpose pant, because it’s see-through. Representing about 17 percent of its Lulu Lemon’s athletic pant offering, the see-through pant is most often used for Yoga, but just as often for street wear. That has turned into some awkward...
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March 13, 2013– Fort Lee, NJ By Jen Benepe Jose Alcala, who provides neutral support for SRAM in professional bike races, picked up a brand new Volvo Polestar XC70 and support motorcycle this week from Providence, RI. He is driving it back to Chicago, where SRAM is based, but on the way stopped by...
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It may not be new, but this video created by Garmin Sharp to advertise their Garmin Sharp 510 and 810 devices is a must see. For one, the photography and sound are realistic, as is the concept and scenery. It starts in the home of Dan Martin who is seen sending a message via his...
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We received the latest catalog from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and after flipping through almost without a thought came upon this page: a full ad for a bicycle now sold at MOMA. With the Brooklyn Bridge placed strategically in the background, the Brooklyn Cruiser sells for $580– or $522 for...
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Queens-based Worksman bicycles was highlighted today in the Wall Street Journal.  The company, which was named after its original owner in 1898, has been making cargo bikes since then. Over time Worksman has made ice cream carts, pizza delivery bikes, and bikes for traveling the factory floor. But now as cycling has become something...
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On Washington’s public bike network, you can ride cheaply and at whim. By Carol A. Wood What could be worse than traveling during the holidays? For me, that would be traveling during the holidays in a snowstorm with a bike. So when I boarded a Greyhound bus at Port Authority in New York City...
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New York, NY-Dec. 28, 2012 As told by Gustavo Henry Francisco Edited by Jen Benepe Every bike brand has its beginnings and history. Some companies started in garages or basements and with little or no resources. The story of Montecci Bikes is not much different. But these days starting a new bike brand is...
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Dr. Michele Ferrari, the alleged doctor who provided banned substances to professional cyclists told a reporter at online news Al Jazeera that he never provided drugs to Lance Armstrong, and never saw him or heard of  him doping. Michele (pronounced Mee-kay-ley) Ferrari has long been linked at least publicly with doping in cycling. But...
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The first of several articles on what to buy your favorite cyclist for the holidays. First World Trash Bike Bags at the 59th Street Holiday Market Yes, we know times are tight. And the New York and New Jersey region just suffered the agony of being hit by Hurricane Sandy. Some just aren’t in...
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