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Thoughtful, offbeat new book includes lots
about cycling...
Traffic
Life: Passionate Tales and Exit Strategies
Recent Lance
Armstrong Books...
Every
Second Counts and The
Official Tour De France: Centennial 1903-2003
Plus...
Griz
Guides PA Mtn Biking Guides - "All killer, no filler"
Washington Bicycling
Hub: Spring '04
Edition By Charles Pekow
(Hub Archive)
Mr. Pekow, a seasoned Washington journalist, provides Bikexchange.com with
unbiased news on legislation and government decisions affecting the
bicycling world.
Where Are the Bicycling PACs?
There's a dearth of political action committees, a.k.a PACs, in the
bicycling world, when there are massive lobbies serving the interests of
autos, trucking and aviation. What gives?
Naturally,
Mountain Bike Adventure In Costa Rica Text
and photos by
Cliff Krolick
This Central American country is a mountain biking jewel and veteran rider
Krolick's tour provides a fine sampling of its many trails, great food,
personalities, natural wonders and other pleasantries--all off the beaten
path.
The
Anthropology of Fanaticism: a multicultural study of wheel-lovers at Amstel
Gold
By Ella Lawrence
Imbedded in the throngs at the Amstel Gold race, writer Lawrence paints a
delightful portrait of the unique character and quirkiness of corps of
racing "faithfuls" who flock from different European countries to
the historic Dutch town of
Maastricht. It's a switch from what you might find in a typical race crowd
"across the pond."
Book Review: Riding
Outside the Lines
By Gianna Bellofatto
The Metal Cowboy rides again and
it's great fun, whether he's tipping a jar in Irish pub or standing
awkwardly inside a nudist camp. Our 'Life Is a Bike' columnist reviews Joe
Kurmaskie's sequel to his original Metal
Cowboy: Tales from the Road Less Pedaled.
Is Bicycling All That
Bad?
(That you'd rather do this?)
By Chip Haynes
Florida cycling essayist wonders why people
who embrace new, oddball exercise regimens don't just hop on a bicycle to
achieve the same end result. "Cut the crapola. Ride a bike,"
says Chip.
The
Falcon Flies Free (And another bike hits the road!)
By Chip Haynes
Mr. Chip Haynes discovers an old,
discarded Falcon and restores it to its former glory...and puts another
would-be cyclist on two wheels.
New Cartoons
Bonkers by
Bob LaDrew
Bob is cartoonist extraordinaire for the Delaware
Valley Bicycle Club and former editorial cartoonist for the Coatesville
(PA) Record. His Bonkers 'toons are sure to tickle your funny
bone. Click to see his work on The Bicycle Exchange: #1,
#2.
Biker Biff by Bob
Lafay
Bob's clever and sometimes topical works have appeared in Dirt
Rag, Hanggliding and The Wire Donkey Bike Zine. Click to
view his latest addition to The Bicycle Exchange: #3
From
The (bike)-X-(change)
Files:
Another timely selection from the Ghost of
Features Past.
From the Spring 2001 Features...
Perfect
R&R for Cyclists: Midwest B&Bs By
Jim Joyce
Bikexchange editor reviews guidebook--Bed,
Breakfast and Bike Midwest. It's
cycling, lodging, dining and travel writing at its very
best.
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