On the path to becoming a more bike friendly university, the University of Central Florida has followed the example of Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, and MIT in installing permanently mounted, Do-It-Yourself repair stands. These stands allow cyclists to raise up their bike and have an integrated pump and tools attached to do many of...
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I keep reading about people that brake sharply and tell stories about “flying over the handlebars.” I just don’t understand this. Braking sharply I understand — over the handlebars, I don’t. For older people that remember steel rims, the idea of being able to stop that fast would be ludicrous. Steel rims, especially when...
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Rajin Cajun Bike Shop is moving to a new location September 1, 2010. Their new shop will be located at 1809 South Orange Ave, 32806. For quick reference, they will be in the former Automotive Speed Parts building on the corner of South Orange Ave and East Kaley Street, just north of the 7-Eleven.
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Join Christine for a women’s only basic bike maintenance class. She will cover how to fix a flat and basic bicycle maintenance and drivetrain cleaning. Bring your flat repair items and front wheel. ** We will be offering discounts on all the necessities to keep your bike in tip-top condition.** Tuesday, January 26, 2010...
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Please join us for our free ladies cycling clinic tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, at 6 pm! Learn how to repair a flat tire, change out your tube, lube your chain, and other handy maintenance tips to keep your bike riding smoothly. Please bring your wheel and a pump and/or CO2 cartridge (or you may...
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Those Brits have some serious pothole problems on their paths.
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In an effort to raise money for Orlando’s own Rusted Chain Bicycle Collective is offering free bike service (donations accepted, of course) at the Audobon Community Market on Wednesday nights from 6pm – 9pm. The Audobon Market is out in front of Stardust at 1842 E Winter Park Rd. They’ll help with any bike...
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While teaching a recent Alternative Transportation course for the Florida Safety Council, one student looked at my treadless bike tires and commented that I could be cited for “bald tires.” I explained that tread is not nearly as important for a bicycle tire as for a motor vehicle tire. You probably can’t hydroplane a...
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Just the other evening, I got a late start home. While not dark, it was rapidly getting there (it was cold too!). On the bike trail, blissfully ignorant, I am making good time when I managed to run over something sharp.
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Fall is Spring in Florida! Now is the time to get started. Save money, get in shape, relieve stress, connect with your community… ride your bike to work! Please join us Tuesday, November 11 at 6 PM. Retro City Cycles 1806 N. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32804
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