Industry Outsider

There has never been any question that cyclists have subjected themselves to a variety of perils. On the road, the number one enemy (other than carelessness and inattention) is motorists. For mountain bikers, there is an endless list of hazards. Rocks, roots, trees, ruts, water, and wildlife are just a few of the big ones. … Read more

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.

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Yeah, this totally caught me off guard too. Who would have guessed?