Monthly Archives: June 2008

Critical smackdown?

June 30, 2008

Not the CCN is known for serious news, but it’s pretty amazing how much of a bias there is in this article, which made the “Latest News” page. I read through some of the comments, and it doesn’t look like the writer, or CM in Atlanta, is getting much support.

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Viva Las Vegas!

June 26, 2008

Interbike International Bicycle Expo and OutDoor Demo to Remain in Las Vegas Host city research and industry feedback confirms Las Vegas is the best return on investment for exhibitors and attendees of North America’s largest cycling trade show SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – June 26, 2008 - After two years of collecting potential host city data and retailer, manufacturer and industry partner feedback, Interbike management…

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Some thoughts on cars vs bikes

June 19, 2008

Compared to April 2007, Americans drove 1.4 billion fewer highway miles this year. And overall, automobile travel on all public roads dropped by 1.8%. While this is certainly related to higher fuel costs, it would have been much more satisfying had this been due to more people (re)discovering the joys of riding a bicycle. Yet it appears that no one tracks those stats. That’s very…

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Ok, a few more sarcastic posts, and I’ll get back to real business

June 11, 2008

The headline “With record gas prices, time to invest in bicycle stocks?” certainly caught my eye. Unless you suffer from insomnia, don’t bother reading the article, although it’s too short to actually put anyone to sleep. As the price of crude steadily increases, Giant and Merida have both seen their share prices go up. While this is good for them, it falls into the category…

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