In The News–January 13, 2014–London, England. A new study shows that Londoners are now more afraid to ride their bicycles…
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Bike Sales Outstrip Car Sales in Spain
For the first time on record, bicycles have outsold cars in Spain. “Last year, 780,000 bicycles were sold in the…
Female Bike Racers Quit Giro Della Toscana Due to Traffic Dangers
Sept. 20, 2013–By Jen Benepe Officials Overheard saying “These are good enough conditions for women.” Female professional bike racers registered…
Chancellor of Germany Says Bicycles on Par with Autos
IN THE NEWS–August 29, 2013 This would never–and has never–happened in the United States. At Europe’s largest gathering of bicycle…
How to Eat like a French Cycling Pro
July 29, 2013–By Jen Benepe–Reported from Avignon, France. (Second of several articles focusing on Team Europcar.) The French team Europcar…
Selling Bike Tours for a Living
Here’s an ideal job we found in Outdoor Jobs–for the touring cyclist at heart. It’s creating sales for bike tours…
Pro-Cycling Hypocrisy at its Best
July 29, 2013–New York–By Jen Benepe How many have noticed that Lance Armstrong’s seven Tour de France wins are no…
L’Equipe News Explains French Doping Affair
July 26, 2013–By Jen Benepe–New York The article we are sharing with you today is translated from French. The original…
French Senate Releases List of Cyclists who Doped in 1998
Two unions of professional cyclists raises serious objections to list, while cyclists decry the media and government focus on cycling…
TDF 2013: Froome Sips Champagne into Paris: Kittel takes Stage
Paris, France—July 21, 2013—By Jen Benepe © All rights reserved. Photos © Jen Benepe To the delight of fans, Chris…