Archive | November, 2009
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So Kuhl

Cycle and Style is on a mission to find the most comfortable and yet stylish clothing for urban cycling. We want clothes that work well on the bike and continue to have a fresh look upon arrival. We also want the comfortable clothing for the bike to be stylish enough to wear for a night [...]

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Cyclist in Outlier clothing on SS Trek District

Style for the City Commuter

Outlier has been making functional cycling clothes with urban style for the guys, now they will be introducing a women’s line. Cycle and Style has some gift ideas you can use for all the bicycle lovers in your life during this Holiday season. If you are looking for urban style clothing that is absolutely bike-friendly, [...]

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The Charm Offensive

The Charm Offensive

The relationship between motorists and cyclists has been rocky ever since cars joined cyclists on the roadways. There is bad behavior on both sides: cars often pass too close, bicyclists sometimes act as if mere traffic laws do not apply to them and at times the situation deteriorates to the point where things are thrown, [...]

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Ambassadors of the Bike

Ambassadors of the Bike

By Curt Thompson I ride to work once in a while with a good friend of mine, Elena, whose office is a couple buildings down from me. Although our morning commute does involve riding, it is much more a chance for her and I to talk, swap stories, ponder life, and generally shoot the bull [...]

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Take Your Bike Shopping

Take Your Bike Shopping

It’s an American cliché that we use a quart of gas to go buy a quart of milk, which makes for rather expensive milk. But wait, there’s more!  In fact, 25% of all trips are made within a mile of our homes and 40% off all trips are made within two miles of our home. [...]

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9 Spinning Terms You Need To Know

9 Spinning Terms You Need To Know

By Paula C. Heyn A spinning class instructor will gladly help you if you are a new rider in the class. He/she will probably explain the terminology as well as how to adjust for the various positions on the stationary bike. But just in case, here is a guide to some common spin class terminology. [...]

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