• Wednesday, July 22

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:22
    Today's Preview Cycling, darts, soccer and baseball round up our day with 13 matchups in 5 windows. Lance Armstrong finished second in stage 16,...

  • Tuesday, July 21

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:22
    Today's Preview Tour de France, U19 soccer, WNBA, lots of baseball, and then the World Football Challenge to close the night. Tuesday's cycling ...

  • Tuesday, July 7

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:22
    Today's Preview 10 matchups in 4 windows for this Tuesday. We have some cycling, soccer and of course, Major League Baseball We get started with...

  • Cycling Cap Sewing Pattern

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Cycling Cap Sewing Pattern Have a sewing machine , fabric and thread you like , and want to take a crack at making your own cycling cap Everything else you need is in my little Cycling Cap Sewing Pattern 20.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 25 30 40 50 75 100 Description Description The time-tested , meticulously honed pattern I use to make cycling . caps The Cycling Cap Sewing Pattern makes a one-size-fits-most four-paneled cap with a 5cm deep bill . Instructions explain how to adjust for different head sizes , and also provide hints on how to add a cozy earflap to a . cap : Includes Clear , step-by-step , illustrated instructions Paper pattern

  • Paisano

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Paisano Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description So far everybody loves , loves , loves these delightful caps . Lightweight cotton , easy care , packable warm-weather cycling and gardening caps . 4cm soft , fiber-filled bill with matching top stitching . Cotton twill sweatband . Elastic in the back to accommodate heads 22-23 . Machine-washable Note : the cream floral-patterned cap is a bit larger and fits a 22.5-23.5 . head Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Tropical-weight Black Wool Cap

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Tropical-weight Black Wool Cap Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 22-23 one size fits most This is the lightest cycling cap I’ve ever seen Especially if you’re a gram-pincher , or just want a bare bones , all business cap , this one’s for you . Covers your head , keeps the sweat and sun out of your eyes . Only thirty grams 1.06 ounces The crown and bill are sewn up with a gauzy tropical-weight wool . This fabric reminds me of gauze bandages : semi-transparent and well-ventilated . Cotton twill tape sweatband in black , with elastic in the back for a forgiving fit . The bill 5cm deep is filled

  • Alpaca Cap

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Alpaca Cap 30.00 1 2 Description Luxuriously silky and cozy alpaca wool cap with a subtle white black weave . Alpaca is warmer and softer than sheep’s wool , but has no lanolin , and so is hypoallergenic . Soft bill , 5cm deep . Black cotton twill tape sweatband with elastic in the back for a snug but comfortable fit for heads sized 22-23 Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Red

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Red Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 22-23 one size fits most I had a hard time getting the photos to be faithful , but this scorcher is a luscious , dynamic , fire engine red with deep saturated tones of red . That’s right , . red Sewn up of lightweight 20 wale corduroy , it’s built to last many years of solid use . It has a black cotton twill tape sweatband , and a soft , fiber-filled bill , which means it can be crushed and stuffed in a pocket , and it can be machine-washed and dried . The bill holds its shape , does not deteriorate , and flips up no . problem Details Handmade in the USA

  • Leopard

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Leopard Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : One size fits most 22-23 Feisty leopard-print cotton cap with a poly-mesh back panel so you stay super cool the way you were born The underside of the bill is black . The bill is lined with durable and shapeable plastic . Black cotton twill sweatband with elastic in the back for a comfortable fit . Only 4 made . . Ever Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Aubergine

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Aubergine Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : One size fits most 21.75-22.75 100 cotton , 100 homemade cycling cap . A soft eggplant color with your choice of antique white , golden yellow , or black 7 8 grosgrain ribbon ribbon spans the crown and goes over under the bill The 5cm deep bill is stuffed with a nice , sturdy , shapeable plastic . 100 cotton twill sweatband in black , with a little elastic in the back for a forgiving fit and to keep the cap from blowing off your head when you’re at top . speed Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Paisano

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Paisano 18.00 Select an option Off-white dark navy Blue stripe floral 1 2 Description Lightweight cotton , easy care , packable warm-weather cycling and gardening caps . 4cm soft , fiber-filled bill with matching top stitching . Cotton twill sweatband . Elastic in the back to accommodate heads 22-23 . Machine-washable Choose from off white with a silly retro dot pattern in navy blue , or a blue-striped cap with a red floral . pattern Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Green Wool Harlequin

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Green Wool Harlequin Lightweight wool flannel recycled from fancy Italian suitcoats one of a kind Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description I love this cap and was surprised to just find it sitting in a bin , unworn . That makes no sense It’s made from soft , fairly lightweight wool reclaimed from two complimenting mens suit coats . You can’t see it in the pictures , but the underside of the bill matches the cap sides : glen . plaid It has a poly-fiber lined bill which takes and holds shape well and which is extremely durable . In fact , the whole cap will keep you company for many years . Cotton twill tape

  • Black-Berry (OOAK)

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Black-Berry OOAK Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : one size fits most 22-23 What I did with the very last of my Burberry-ish fabric . One of a kind black cotton cap with plaid front panel and bill top . 5cm deep hard bill plastic-filled , sturdy , shapeable 100 cotton twill sweatband in black , with a little elastic in the back for a comfortable . fit Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Tan Houndstooth

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Tan Houndstooth Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : SM MD adult 21.5-22.5 Lightweight 100 cotton poplin with a nice crinkly feel and a lovely little white tan black houndstooth pattern . 5cm deep hard bill plastic-filled , sturdy , shapeable 100 cotton twill sweatband in black , with a little elastic in the back for a comfortable . fit Option of with 7 8 burgundy-colored ribbon , or without . Only five . made Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Choc-ice

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Choc-ice Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : One size fits most 22-23 Chocolate brown and ice blue : Portland colors 100 cotton , 100 homemade cycling cap . This is the same lovely brown cotton I’ve used to make caps for Vanilla Bicycles , yummy enough to eat . A customer asked for this color combination and I liked it so much I made four on the side that’s all there is , wink wink Ocean blue , 8221 better described as an ice blue , 7 8 grosgrain ribbon spans the crown and over under the bill . The 5cm deep bill is stuffed with a nice , sturdy , shapeable plastic . 100 cotton twill sweatband in

  • Reversible Merino Wool Winter Trainer Cap

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Reversible Merino Wool Winter Trainer Cap Colorful , playful , comfortable , warm , and functional Super soft New Zealand merino wool knit sewn into stretchy winter caps , perfect for under the helmet on chilly winter and spring . rides 30.00 Select an option Pink w green inside Dark grey inside out Grey w turquoise inside Red w pink inside Turquoise w blue inside 1 Description Colorful , playful , comfortable , warm , and functional Super soft New Zealand merino wool knit sewn into stretchy winter caps , perfect for under the helmet on chilly winter and spring rides . Earflaps can be folded up or under , and cap can be reversed at your . whim These are

  • Brownie

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Brownie Cuties with cookies . Have chocolate chip Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description This cap is a one-size-fits most size , meaning it will fit heads in the 22-23.5 inch or 56-60cm range . It is made from chocolate brown 100 cotton twill with a tan-colored grosgrain ribbon printed with small dark brown polka dots going over the crown and both sides of the bill . The bill is 5cm deep and lined with flexible but stiff plastic . Inside , the crown seams are serged with two rows of stitching in brown , and rough edges are encased with a black 3 4 cotton twill tape sweatband . It’s really built to last .

  • Ciel Clair

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Ciel Clair Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : One size fits most 22-23 Something strange is going on with the weather in Portland , Oregon . Three-and-a-half inches of rain in May the average is 2.4 for May On the first day of June alone , we surpassed our average month-of-June rainfall Each day since , except one , it has rained . And by rained , I mean rained hard I’m just dreaming of the clear skies we should have . And they look like this cycling . cap 100 cotton , 100 homemade cycling cap . A baby blue cap with an antique white 7 8 grosgrain ribbon spans the crown and over under the bill

  • Tropical-weight Grey Wool Cap

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Tropical-weight Grey Wool Cap Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 22-23 Adult one-size-fits-most This one is even lighter than the lightest cycling cap I’d ever seen Only 24 grams 0.8 ounces Especially if you’re a gram-pincher , or just want a bare bones , all business cap , this one’s for you . Covers your head , keeps the sweat and sun out of your eyes . The crown and bill are sewn up with a fancy grey tropical-weight wool blend from the fancy Turkish wool mill Altinyildiz 70 wool 29 polyester 1 lycra . Cotton twill tape sweatband in black , with elastic in the back for a forgiving fit . The

  • Blue-Grey Tropical Weight Wool Cap

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Blue-Grey Tropical Weight Wool Cap Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 22-23 One size fits most This one is even lighter than the lightest cycling cap I’d ever seen Only 25 grams 0.88 ounces Especially if you’re a gram-pincher , or just want a bare bones , all business cap , this one’s for you . Covers your head , keeps the sweat and sun out of your eyes . The crown and bill are sewn up with a fancy grey blue Prince of Wales tropical-weight Super 120s wool . Cotton twill tape sweatband in black , with elastic in the back for a forgiving fit . The bill 5cm deep is filled with polyester fiber ,

  • The Italian

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop The Italian Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Light and jaunty 100 cotton with 1-1 2 Italian flag ribbon down front panel and top of bill . Bill is plastic-lined , durable and shapeable . Heirloom quality . One size fits most 22-23 Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Le Tour

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Le Tour Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description One size fits most 22-23 Light pink cotton canvas with a French national stripe . Finished with pink topstitching on bill and crown and a white 100 cotton twill tape sweatband . Elastic in back for forgiving fit . This cap can be worn under helmets , and can be folded and stowed in a pocket . The bill is soft but not floppy with a polyester filling 5cm deep foldable , washable , and . shapeable Only three . made Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Marine

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Marine Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : One size fits most 22-23 100 cotton , 100 homemade cycling cap . A deep , dark navy blue cap with your choice of antique white or aqua blue 7 8 grosgrain ribbon spans the crown and over under the bill . The 5cm deep bill is stuffed with a nice , sturdy , shapeable plastic . 100 cotton twill sweatband in black , with a little elastic in the back for a forgiving fit and to keep the cap from blowing off your head when you’re at top speed . These work fine under helmets , but also look super on their own , with a . smile Details Handmade in the USA Share

  • Gift Certificate

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Gift Certificate Enter : Amount Description Printed with soy ink on SFI Certified Recycled uncoated . cardstock 3.5×5 card with blank back , comes with a USPS mailable envelope Ships free to US Gift certificates are valid online at shop.little-package.com as well as for custom orders and at bazaars where Little Package is vending . Not redeemable for cash . Recipient must provide claim code on certificate to redeem . Valid for one year from purchase . date Details Handmade in the USA Recycled Paper Share Fantastic

  • Custom Work

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Custom Work Enter : Amount Description Please only purchase this item if you have contacted me and we have had discussion and agreement about custom . work Paying without first contacting me and receiving the go-ahead does not constitute a placeholder or contract . I am likely to refund your money until I have heard from . you For more information about how to get a custom Little Package cycling cap made , click here Include shipping , if . applicable Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Pavé (Limited Edition)

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Pavé Limited Edition Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 23 24 Large This lovely three-panel racer”-style cycling cap is made from a 100 cotton moleskin fabric , in a tiny black and white houndstooth pattern . It has a lovely hand and is sturdy this cap will last you many years . The bill is 5cm deep standard and filled with flexible , durable , and shapeable plastic . Black ribbon goes up the top of the bill and over the crown , down the . center Note : the model’s head measures 22.5 Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Kaki

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Kaki Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 22 23 one size fits most This three-panel racer”-style cycling cap is made from a dense 100 cotton chino fabric , in a muted khaki-colored glen plaid pattern . It has a great feel and is sturdy built to last . The bill is 5cm deep standard and filled with flexible , durable , and shapeable plastic . The sweatband is black cotton twill tape , and encloses all raw . edges I’ve only made three of these , recycled from a damaged pair of pants . You will certainly not see someone wearing the same cap as you unless you buy more than one Details Handmade in the

  • Le Quatorze Juillet

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Le Quatorze Juillet Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description I hope you’re enjoying the Tour de France as much as I am . Every morning I’m on the edge of my seat who will it be this year I dunno . Doesn’t really matter as long as it’s so fun to watch My Tour fantasy league isn’t that fast , but they’re certainly good looking . Like this . cap One size fits most 22-23 Hefty weight country blue cotton canvas with a French national stripe . Finished with matching topstitching with my unruly 60 year-old sewing machine and a black 100 cotton twill tape sweatband . Elastic in back for forgiving fit . The 5cm

  • Paisano

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Paisano 18.00 Select an option Red Polka Cream Floral Blue Check Yolk Yellow Large 1 2 Description So far everybody loves , loves , loves these delightful caps . Lightweight cotton , easy care , packable warm-weather cycling and gardening caps . 4cm soft , fiber-filled bill with matching top stitching . Cotton twill sweatband . Elastic in the back to accommodate heads 22-23 . Machine-washable Note : the cream floral-patterned cap is a bit larger and fits a 22.5-23.5 . head Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • Cheminot

    Updated: 2010-09-07 03:19:02
    Lovingly handmade by Caroline since 2004. Info Custom Contact FAQ Feedback About Shop Caps Goodies Ordering Info Basket 0 Item(s 0.00 Shop Cheminot Sold Out But you can still request something like it , custom-made for . you Description Size : 22-23 one size fits most Very simple , rugged , machine-washable cycling cap made with a lightweight cotton denim similar to the hickory cloth once used in railroadmen’s overalls . Subtly contrasting fabric on underside of bill . White topstitching and white cotton twill . sweatband There are only , and will only ever be , four of these in existence . All aboard the Add to Cart Express Details Handmade in the USA Share Fantastic

  • EUROBIKE 2011 – The Afterglow

    Updated: 2010-09-06 16:42:50
    They say a week in politics is a long time, and it might well be, but I can guarantee it’s not as long as a week at the world’s biggest cycling show held annually in Southern Germany… Think big. It’s a bike show in widescreen. Eurobike would swallow the London Show into the dark end of [...]

  • Team Cycling Plus – Malcolm Ratcliffe

    Updated: 2010-09-06 15:12:24
    Team Cycling Plus will be updating you each week with the highs and lows of their training as part of the team. Both Malcolm and the Millook recover from the Etape Hibernia… Team member – Malcolm Ratcliffe Malcolm from Erdington is determined to shed some of his 17stone before his 45th birthday this October. To do [...]

  • The devil’s in the detail…

    Updated: 2010-09-06 12:58:28
    I’m back at my desk feeling rather shell-shocked following a week at the world’s biggest bike show. There were lots of bikes, bits and a devil… With over 1000 exhibitors spread over 10 huge halls and more than 60,000 visitors Eurobike – held last week in Friedrichshafen, Germany – is cycling heaven. Pretty much every bike [...]

  • Bike Riding Illegal in Sag Harbor, NY

    Updated: 2010-09-06 07:34:00
    : , skip to main skip to sidebar 06 September 2010 Bike Riding Illegal in Sag Harbor , NY Sag Harbor , NY . Photo by Danielle Lobosco from Wikipedia Maybe we should be compiling a list of cities and towns that are bicycle- un friendly . After the internet storm that followed the town of Blackhawk , Colorado's decision to ban bicycles , there are probably loads of towns with similar . bylaws The bicycle activist and photographer known as BicyclesOnly on Twitter and Flickr was visiting Sag Harbor , New York pop . 2313 and , according to this : tweet bikenyc riding is illegal on Main Bay Sts . in dntwn SagHarbor . Cop told us to dismount , sez law is 4 safety reasons , wldn't give deets Copenhagenize's friend and lawyer Kelly spotted this and decided to check it out . Was it really illegal to

  • Bike Lane to Germany Across the Sea?

    Updated: 2010-09-04 12:58:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 04 September 2010 Bike Lane to Germany Across the Sea The final negotiations are underway about the proposed bridge from Denmark to Germany the Femern Belt Bridge between the Danish island of Lolland and the German island of Fehmarn . Copenhagenize is wondering if we'll be third-time . lucky When the 17.5 km long Great Belt Fixed Link linking the islands Zealand and Funen was being planned in the 1990's , there was talk of adding bicycle infrastructure but it never gained any ground . When the bridge was completed in 1998, cyclists who previously could ride onto the ferry were then forced to take the train or a bus in order to cross between east and west . Denmark The next massive bridge project was the 15 km long Öresund Fixed Link between Denmark and Sweden

  • World Champs timed training results

    Updated: 2010-09-03 12:09:21
    The World Champs are a weird affair and as the doom-mongers in Canada continue to scour the skies for the apparently iminent rain the riders got on with the first ‘timed training’ session. The ‘timed training’ concept is a bit of a strange one – it’s basically quali, but not! It’s a one hour open window to [...]

  • Textbook Bicycle Marketing from Netherlands

    Updated: 2010-09-03 10:15:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 03 September 2010 Textbook Bicycle Marketing from Netherlands We're loving this photograph . It's from a Dutch advert for the bike brand Sparta THIS is how to sell bicycles to Citizen Cyclists . Thanks to Will for the heads . up The text on the advert , roughly translated by Will , : reads You want a bike that fits your lifestyle . Which is why we make bikes with something extra . Like the pickup . An old style Dutch delivery bike with a modern twist . With a unique and distinctive double top tube for support . Also available in several retro colors . Something Special , we call it . Go for the specials list for more information And it gets even better This Sparta advert spells it out in no uncertain terms . This bike will suit you . Urban living . The

  • Fantastic Scraper Bike Film

    Updated: 2010-09-02 17:00:00
    What a cracking film this is. Nuff said. 161k views on vimeo. Wicked.Scraper Bike Team.Copenhagenize the planet. And have a lovely day.

  • Worlds And An Open Vuleta

    Updated: 2010-09-02 16:56:31
    Well, so much for that analysis—I was pretty sure Farrar’s legs were getting soggy after a full plate of classics, three Grand Tours, and some late season one-days. But he got a pretty good amount of daylight in winning yesterday’s Vuelta stage—hardly the victory of a man beaten back by a season’s worth of effort. Apparently [...]

  • Traffic. Get Used To It

    Updated: 2010-09-02 09:41:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar 02 September 2010 Traffic . Get Used To It I was just reading this article Bicyclists to LA Drivers : We are traffic and I recalled a poster I had done last . year Isn't it time to just make this point Fortunately , there is a silver-lining in the clouds of anti-bicycle sentiment . A spot of research in the UK has shown that sentiment towards cyclists is actually rather positive and it's improving . Read the good news at The : Guardian Cyclists The public thinks you're cool and normal Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Traffic . Get Used To It Put here by Mikael at 10:41 tags : bike advocacy graphics poster traffic traffic calming 8 thinking out louds : Mark said . That's because I am cool and normal .

  • If Your City is Broken, Fix It.

    Updated: 2010-09-02 07:59:00
    Another poster generated from the wealth of leftovers from a job for a client.Let me know if any other taglines pop into your mind. Maybe the text could be different.Copenhagenize the planet. And have a lovely day.

  • Light Up Your Childhood

    Updated: 2010-09-01 09:04:00
    Mainstream brands get in on the bicycle market. Bike lights for kids. Hello Kitty or Bakugan. Personally, I'm holding out for Hanna Montana.As seen in a supermarket near here.Copenhagenize the planet. And have a lovely day.

  • Florence Finds Her Pedersen

    Updated: 2010-08-31 20:21:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 31 August 2010 Florence Finds Her Pedersen There is a brilliant article that you simply must . read A Strange and Not Unpleasant Experience by Florence Williams for Bicycling.com What's a cyclist to do upon falling in love with the rare Pedersen bike--except rescue a battered one from a hippie paradise and cajole its mysterious creator into reviving it What a fantastic . tale Here's more of my photos of Pedersen bicycles Didn't get a shot of Florence on hers we couldn't manage to hook up when she was in . Copenhagen Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Florence Finds Her Pedersen Put here by Mikael at 21:21 tags : danish design jesper sølling pedersen vintage 2 thinking out louds : townmouse said . Or you

  • Take from the Rich, Give to the Poor

    Updated: 2010-08-30 17:00:00
    : , skip to main skip to sidebar 30 August 2010 Take from the Rich , Give to the Poor A spot of retro Sherwood-Forest-Taking-from-the-rich-giving-to-the-poor Cycle Chic is this competition entry from the UK for the Robin Hood . Tax Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Take from the Rich , Give to the Poor Put here by Mikael at 18:00 tags : cycle chic advert film uk 5 thinking out louds : Marco te Brömmelstroet said . So , poor people are riding fixed gear bikes and the rich bank people use much more sophistacated scooters Questionable message from a cycling marketing perspective , no 20:22 Anonymous said . Marco , that is a good point And this view of the world is pushed by JCDecaux with all its automobile and otherwise alienating and

  • ALL YOUR BIKE ARE BELONG TO US

    Updated: 2010-08-30 15:06:53
    There was something eerily familiar about the suddenness which with Cervelo Test Team’s and Garmin-Transitions’ fortunes changed just before the Vuelta. The sneak attack, the telegraphic language in the press releases, and the valiant counter-strike—like something from a half-remembered dream in my Internet Youth. Contains graphic elements possibly inspired by works from Flickr user Nathalie 05, [...]

  • Retro Yeti makes production!

    Updated: 2010-08-30 09:26:44
    We ran a quick look at this last Thursday on our Facebook site but here’s a bit more beef… The iconic American brand’s trail-slaying 575 has had a few tweeks for 2011. We’ll get to those in a minute but first off we’ll give you a few minutes to drink in that paint job… Ok? Cool. The 25th [...]

  • Bike Share in Valéncia, Spain

    Updated: 2010-08-30 09:14:00
    : , skip to main skip to sidebar 30 August 2010 Bike Share in Valéncia , Spain Here's an advert for the bike share system in Valénica , Spain . It's called Valenbisi 2750 bicycles in all , docked at 275 stations . A short and sweet advert that is brimming with positive imagery . Easy , inexpensive , fast are the three words on one of the signposts . . Perfect Via : Cycle Chic Valéncia Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Bike Share in Valéncia , Spain Put here by Mikael at 10:14 tags : bike share how to market cycling promoting cycling spain valenbisi valencia 3 thinking out louds : Anonymous said . Pity we can't have such a fabulous advert for the bike hire scheme here in Brisbane , also run by . JCDecaux We have to wear helmets by law and

  • Here comes the bride (in some style!)

    Updated: 2010-08-29 08:21:14
    Paul Smith, Cycling Plus tech guru and ace photographer, knew exactly what he wanted to get his new wife as a wedding present – a retro bike. He couldn’t find an off-the-shelf model, though, so he made one… Now Smiffy’s attention to detail is legendary – he spends hours polishing his Storck – and when it [...]

  • Looking Better Every Second

    Updated: 2010-08-27 16:17:43
    Oh yes. This is totally the direction I want to see the sport going in. Take the sponsor who’s pleased enough with a gutsy third-place finish to put the bike in their museum, then dissolve their team. Follow that up by reintroducing the guy who was caught in a police sting at an illicit blood [...]

  • My 27 Neighbourhood Bike Shops

    Updated: 2010-08-27 01:20:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 27 August 2010 My 27 Neighbourhood Bike Shops View Bike Shops in My Neighbourhood in a larger map A while back I counted the number of bike shops in my neighbourhood because somebody asked , not because I wanted to and I came up with 22. Or around . there I figured I'd whip up a map to show it visually . I live in the middle of that forest of placemarks . All the shops featured are under 7 minutes journey by bike from my front door . On the map there are 27 bike shops , and while two of them are supermarkets that have a large selection of bikes and accessories , the rest are working bike shops for repairs and sales . Some are small shops that concentrate on repairs , some are larger with a bigger selection of bikes to . buy I'm quite sure I've missed some or

  • Copenhagen's Bicycle Butlers - Park Illegally and get your chain oiled and tires pumped

    Updated: 2010-08-26 10:09:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 26 August 2010 Copenhagen's Bicycle Butlers Park Illegally and get your chain oiled and tires pumped Photo : Niels Ahlmann Olesen for Berlingske.dk Urban.dk The City of Copenhagen has been on a charm offensive' since April 2010. The goal is to get more people to use the bike racks around the city's Metro stations , instead of leaning them up against everything . else Here's the simple trick . If you park your bicycle illegally , the City will move it over to the bike racks . Instead of finger-wagging , they will then oil your chain pump your tires and leave a little note on your bicycle asking to kindly use the bike racks in the . future How brilliant is that And the great thing is that the initiative has . worked It's about getting people to stop parking

  • Cycling Politicians - Iceland

    Updated: 2010-08-26 08:26:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 26 August 2010 Cycling Politicians Iceland The Icelandic Minster for Education and Culture , Katrín Jakobsdóttir , on her bicycle in Rejkjavik . Thanks to Morten for the link Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Cycling Politicians Iceland Put here by Mikael at 09:26 tags : bike politics iceland politicians on bikes 8 thinking out louds : Kevin Cannon said . What is cycling culture like in Iceland Reykjavik I was there in Easter and the weather is pretty tough . Reykjavik doesn't even have any pedestrian streets as far as I can recall . I assumed hat was because they've a veyr car-centric culture and not the same traffic problems as larger populations 10:42 Anonymous said . This is our opposition leader in :

  • Bicycle Rush Hour in Copenhagen

    Updated: 2010-08-24 22:00:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 24 August 2010 Bicycle Rush Hour in Copenhagen With my Copenhagenize Consulting hat on I've produced a series of short and sweet films for the City of Copenhagen's Bicycle Office Short films on five different bicycle subjects for use in presentations when their employees travel to conferences and what . not I rather fancied this longer version of the Copenhagen Rush Hour film a Director's Cut if you will and decided to slap it rudely onto the internet . Shot over a period of several months , featuring a number of locations , I hope it shows what rush hour is like in the City of . Cyclists Most of the footage is taken in the morning rush hour , although with some exceptions . It's more concentrated in the morning than in the afternoon . There is also a set on

  • World's Greatest Bicycle Lock

    Updated: 2010-08-24 14:16:00
    Well, the Twitterverse seems to like this, so I'll slap it here, too. The World's Greatest Bike Lock.Or a practical joke. Both are cool.Copenhagenize the planet. And have a lovely day.

  • In Vino Veritas - Bicycle Poetry

    Updated: 2010-08-24 09:26:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 24 August 2010 In Vino Veritas Bicycle Poetry After posting the previous translated text from 1934 I remembered some footage I have from a summer street party a couple of years ago . My friend Henrik grabbed my camera and was walking around interviewing people , asking them What's the best thing about the bicycle He filmed one chap , rather late in the evening with all the inebriation that involves , and the result is one I've never quite forgotten . A chap fires off a volley of urban poetry completely from the hip . In vino veritas . indeed He starts in English and then hops over into Danish at 0:48 in the film . Poetry urban ramblings are difficult to translate , but I gave it a shot , below . It reminded me of Storm P . s irony Actually , it's Jørgen Leth

  • For Cyclists - New Traffic Etiquette

    Updated: 2010-08-23 19:49:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 23 August 2010 For Cyclists New Traffic Etiquette For Cyclists As there has recently been a rather tactless criticism directed towards us cyclists , it must be permitted for me to bring some modest , if not harmful , proposals for a new traffic etiquette for cyclists and other wheeled . persons Let us begin at the beginning . You set yourself up on the bicycle , have a good look around first up and down and then from side to side wherefter you rest for a moment whilst regarding the road ahead and behind . Do this several times and take your time doing it . Therefter you push down on one pedal and up with the other . The bicycle is then propelled into motion . You can , of course , repeat this process , but experienced cyclists rarely need . to You will now

  • And Still a Month to Melbourne

    Updated: 2010-08-23 15:53:53
    Looking for a spot on the Aussie worlds team? I would say your best bet is to avoid winning a stage at the ENECO Tour. Robbie McEwen—wins stage one, not invited. Jack Bobridge—wins Stage 5, not invited. Granted, McEwen’s been having the worst season of his long career with just one other win, and [...]

  • Coca Cola on the Bicycle Bandwagon

    Updated: 2010-08-22 19:45:00
    Coca Cola, like an army of companies before them, have gotten on the bicycle bandwagon. The bicycle is hip, nostalgic, futuristic and oh so very now. Say what you like about Coca Cola, every bit of positive portrayal of Citizen Cyclists on wheels is welcome.Via: Cyclelicious.Copenhagenize the planet. And have a lovely day.

  • Keep Posties Cycling - Bike Ride

    Updated: 2010-08-22 16:43:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 22 August 2010 Keep Posties Cycling Bike Ride On 27 August a group of cycling postmen and postwomen , politicians and cycling campaigners will deliver the letters to Royal Mail’s new Chief Executive Moya Greene . The event will create some media attention and hopefully lead to a reviewing of the Royal Mail’s arbitrary plan to phase out cycle . delivery Keep Posties Cycling Friday 27 August A week today , CTC will deliver hundreds of protest letters to Royal Mail's new Chief Executive to demand she reconsiders the decision to phase out cycle delivery . Please send your letters in today all you have to do is fill in our online form on www.ctc.org.uk royalmail We will deliver the letters on Friday 27 August at 8.30am outside 100 Victoria Embankment EC4Y 0HQ . If

  • Something About Worldwide Cycling

    Updated: 2010-08-21 01:08:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 21 August 2010 Something About Worldwide Cycling Halfdan Rasmussen was a Danish poet and resistance fighter during WW2 who was well-known both for his nonsense verse for children and his societal critique . In one of his books Tosserier i udvalg from 1960 he included a satirical song poem that rings incredibly true in 2010. The illustration , above , is from the poem , picturing a devil on a . bicycle It is a satirical piece taking the piss out of motorists and their disdain for cyclists . It dates from 1960 when urban planning in Denmark was already starting to revolve around the car and people were buying them in large numbers . Cycling levels were falling and like we see even today here in Denmark cycling was getting a heap of bad . press It is incredibly

  • Where There's a Will, There's a Cycle Way

    Updated: 2010-08-20 01:30:00
    : , skip to main skip to sidebar 20 August 2010 Where There's a Will , There's a Cycle Way More playing around . Displacement activities make the world go . round Bas from Cycling Evolution sent me this : photo Taken at the Stasi Museum in Berlin and reflecting a world of eco resistance in the DDR period as Bas put it . It inspired me to whip together the poster above . It reads Where there's a will , there's a cycle way . Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Where There's a Will , There's a Cycle Way Put here by Mikael at 14:30 tags : bike advocacy bike infrastructure graphics poster 5 thinking out louds : ndru said . This summs it all up nicely . Shame then in some places- like london there is now will . In turn cyclists are being

  • Rational Editorial from The Edmonton Sun

    Updated: 2010-08-19 18:38:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 19 August 2010 Rational Editorial from The Edmonton Sun What a surprising and welcome editorial in the Canadian newspaper The Edmonton Sun , entitled Bike Helmet Law . Premature Is rationality the new fear-mongering We live in the age of the easy answer , 8221 of belief dominating fact , because everyone has an outlet for expression , no matter how hideously uninformed they may . be It’s a real problem when it comes to respecting the balance between individual liberties and public safety and . civility When the nature of a debate has become so muddied by personal and special interests , it’s usually a good time to step away from it and assess reality . A proposal for an adult bike helmet law in Alberta is one such . example Much of what we learned about bike

  • New Communique from PDOT

    Updated: 2010-08-19 07:50:00
    The People's Department of Transport in Portland - PDOT - have issued Communique #4.Copenhagenize the planet. And have a lovely day.

  • Copenhagen Squeeze

    Updated: 2010-08-19 05:00:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 19 August 2010 Copenhagen Squeeze This was spotted by a friend of one of my good friends A narrow street in the centre of Copenhagen . A parked car , illegally parked truck and a van trying to squeeze through . Probably taken in the morning before the shops open and trucks are allowed to deliver goods in the city centre , but funny all the . same Especially with the addition of the Ingen Cykler Tak sign on the left . Which means No Bicycles , Please . Meaning on the sidewalk outside that shop . But great shot all the same . This is EXACTLY the situation where you need a . bicycle Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : Copenhagen Squeeze Put here by Mikael at 06:00 tags : guest photo car culture no parking

  • King Sized Bike Shop Advertising

    Updated: 2010-08-18 15:05:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar 18 August 2010 King Sized Bike Shop Advertising This bike shop in Altlandsberg , Germany decided to go all out to advertise their place . Co-owner Christian Petersen Danish name , surprise , surprise is visible in the window , surrounded by 120 bicycles hung on the . facade Thanks to Frits for the link Bookmark this : post blogger tutorials Social Bookmarking Blogger Widget I'm reading : King Sized Bike Shop Advertising Put here by Mikael at 16:05 tags : bike shop advert germany how to market cycling 11 thinking out louds : spiderleggreen said . Ridiculous and amazing 18:20 Anonymous said . And there was me thinking it was a response to the problem of find a safe place to park your bicycle . 20:09 Frits B said . Is this what you call stockpiling 22:17 James

  • Longer-Term Investments

    Updated: 2010-08-17 14:59:10
    I’m wondering who’s more surprised about Ricco’s move to Vacansoleil—fans, journalists, or the rider himself. Ricco seemed pretty sure about going to Quick.Step only a few short days ago, but as press agents anywhere can tell you, the great advantage to leaking information rather than making an above-board announcement is plausible deniability. That said, the not-so-recently-returned [...]

  • The 2011 Cycling Broadcast Media Challenge

    Updated: 2010-08-13 16:55:06
    Do my eyes deceive me? Is there a piece critical of Lance Armstrong up on Versus.com? If it weren’t comparing him to Mel Gibson (hard to imagine the phone calls curiously absent from Armstrong’s emails with Floyd and Dr. Kay were anywhere near that bad) or erroneously claiming that Armstrong smashed Floyd’s (or Armstrong’s own [...]

  • Daily Blog: Adventure Monkey

    Updated: 2010-08-12 17:31:49
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    Updated: 2010-08-12 17:24:57
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  • Team RadioShack Race Radio Redub

    Updated: 2010-08-10 15:05:51
    This isn’t my best work, but considering the source material—audio from the Nike US Postal documentary The Road To Paris, an old RadioShack mobile phone ad from 1990, and a brief clip from Floyd Landis’ Nighline interview—it’s not too awful. I’d hoped to scrape some more goodies from The Lance Chronicles, but Floyd and the [...]

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