Should I buy a Kryptonite bike lock? – WBOY.com
Is a Kryptonite bike lock worth it? If you’re worried about a bike thief leaving you without your expensive ride, it’s worth considering investing in a high-quality bike lock. Consistently, one of the toughest bike lock brands for a thief to circumvent is the Kryptonite brand. Although Kryptonite bike locks may cost more than others, […]
Saved, redeemed, stolen
Menachem Kashanian, 28, was riding his bicycle to synagogue at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday July 25 when he saw an older man sitting on the sidewalk, alone and visibly distraught. Kashanian instinctively got off his bike and approached the man. It was then that he noticed the broken glass. Hooshmand Talasazan, a 75-year-old Iranian Jewish […]
Pandemic may have contributed to rise in bike injuries: bike shops
Breadcrumb Links Local News Serious cycling injuries in Alberta between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 increased by 37% over the previous year Cyclists ride along the Bow River Trail in Calgary. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Content of the article Several members of Calgary’s cycling community say they believe an increase in ridership could lead to […]
Yes, you can avoid the crowds at the (very popular) Great Smoky Mountain National Park
“],”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> 63 Parks Traveler started with a simple goal: visit every national park in the United States. Avid backpacker and nerd of public lands Emily Pennington saved up, built a small van to travel and live in, and hit the road, practicing the best COVID-19 safety protocols along the way. Parks as we know them […]
Become aware of the minimum wage
The Irish minimum wage world is largely an international population, with very little power. They keep the country’s hotels, restaurants and shops open and vibrant. But lobbyists in these sectors fight every day to keep their salaries low. The next budget will likely see the minimum wage rise by around 50 cents an hour, up […]
Drunk man found lying on road: Rocky River Police blotter
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio Disorderly Driving: Morewood Parkway On July 24, a caller reported a man on the ground on the road near the train tracks. Police arrived and found the 50-year-old man from Rocky River. The suspect showed signs of alcohol intoxication and admitted to having consumed alcohol that evening. He was cited for disorderly […]
Edmonds Police Blotter: July 12-25, 2022
July 12 Block 22400 Highway 99: Damage reported to multiple vehicles at car dealership. Several subjects were captured on video but there was no immediate information on the suspects. 7200 block 224th Street Southwest: A youth who ran away from a school bus stop was later found in the immediate area. 100 Block 3rd Avenue […]
5 Unexpected Uses for AirTags: GPS Luggage Tracker and More
I’m sure you can think of a dozen things you regularly misplace, from your keys to your phone. These are common elements that you can put a Apple Air Tag sure, but we have several other things you might not have thought of before. Although you usually need to be within Bluetooth range to find […]
Community considers future of former Textiles Building – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — The building that stands at addresses 121 and 119 on North Main Street has a few iterations under its belt and a new one on the horizon. The building was opened on Thursday for History on Tap, a program of the Historic Salisbury Foundation which showcases historic commercial buildings with a future ahead […]
Here are five new businesses coming soon to Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is all about local businesses. When you think of your favorite seafood restaurant, chances are you think of Doc’s or Harrison’s Landing and not Joe’s Crab Shack. Since the beginning of July, several new businesses have sprung up in Corpus Christi, including a café and a dining hall. Upcoming opening of a bicycle […]
Cycle Smithy will close the beloved Lincoln Park bike shop in September after 49 years
LINCOLN PARK – Cycle Smithy has been helping Chicagoans find the perfect bike for 49 years – but the shop will close in September. Owner Mark Mattei, 71, said it was time for him to retire. He’ll let the lease run out on the business, 2468 1/2 N. Clark St. In the meantime, everything’s 30% […]
Open House Ministries opens apartment building in Vancouver for families coming out of homelessness
Photo Open House Ministries opened a 30-apartment building at West 12th and Jefferson streets Monday afternoon for people transitioning from homelessness. The apartment building – which will be called the Dollie and Ed Lynch West Building – will be for graduates of the Open House Ministries Family Shelter, making it an extension of the Open […]
Tools seized from truck on Kedzie
Tools worth $1,500 were stolen from a truck on Kedzie Street. This among the stories in Evanston Police’s Monday Daily Crime Bulletin. HEIST400 KedzieA variety of construction tools, worth $1,500, were stolen from the bed of a 2006 Toyota Tundra in the 400 block of Kedzie Street between 9:30 p.m. Friday and 8:04 p.m. Saturday. […]
Bartonville Police Blotter – Cross Timbers Gazette | Denton County South | mound of flowers
In May, the Bartonville Police Department received 332 calls for service. Twelve resulted in incident reports, 1 arrest and 5 motor vehicle accident reports were collected. We received 614,872 license plate reads from May 21 through June 21 from 14 Flock LPR cameras located throughout the city, none of which are capturing FM 407 traffic. […]
Apple AirTags: Not Enough People Put Them in These 5 Places
There’s always that element that tends to disappear as soon as you’re out of sight. But instead of retracing your steps, try placing a Apple Air Tag on or in anything you tend to misplace. Although you usually need to be within Bluetooth range to find your AirTag, you can use Apple’s Find My service […]
Tacoma cyclists react to crash that killed 13-year-old
Days after a 13-year-old boy riding a bike in a crosswalk was hit and killed by a car in Parkland, local bike advocates expressed their anger and grief over an accident they called avoidable. According to Washington State Patrol, the teenager was using the crosswalk on Tuesday afternoon near Pacific Avenue and 134th Street South […]
The first thing Ina Garten learned after entering the food business
One of the first things Garten learned, according to her clip on how to make smoked salmon with dill and pernod, is how to properly cut smoked salmon. The store sold fresh breads, meats and cheeses, with lox on a bagel being a common order. The tedious task didn’t come so naturally at first, requiring […]
SF police arrest man suspected in more than a dozen cases
A suspect in more than a dozen retail store robberies in San Francisco was arrested over the weekend as he attempted to steal items from a store two days after stealing $1,500 worth of clothing, cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs at the same location, police said. Jean Carlos Lugo-Romero, 41, was taken into custody around 11 […]
As in life, riding a bike doesn’t always make sense. But that’s why I love it
I make the most and the least sense when I ride a bike. It’s one of the few things in life that allows you to escape the world, while connecting to it. I love making my way through forests, around lakes, and into small communities I never knew existed. Along the way, my brain disengages […]
WATCH NOW: Southport Bikes and Boards to close after over 40 years | Local News
One of Kenosha’s most iconic stores will close after 41 years when its owner retires. Southport Bikes and Boards, formerly Southport Rigging, will close this fall, owner Ralph Ruffolo Jr. has announced. Ruffolo, a Kenosha native, opened a windsurfing business in 1981 in the basement of the building that currently houses Harborside Common Grounds at […]
Pavement improvements: Have we become victims of our own success? | Local
With hordes of cyclists huffing and puffing across the Rickenbacker Causeway every day, it’s hard to imagine a time when seeing a cyclist there was a rare occurrence. But in the early 1970s, that was it. I had enrolled at the University of Miami in 1968, and in 1972 I was still trying to rack […]
On the horizon (near and far): improved e-bike batteries
By Aidan O’Leary A version of this article originally appeared in the July issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. (BRAIN) — Super light. Ten minute charging time. Double the range. Less likely to burn down your store. If I could promise you all of this in an e-bike battery, how fast would you place […]
Women fight in Dunkin’ Donuts; car stolen outside circle K: Berea police blotter
BEREA, Ohio – Assault: Front Street A Brook Park woman, 19, and a Berea woman, 20, were banned from Dunkin Donuts, 789 Front, after they got into a fight inside the restaurant around 1:30 p.m. on July 6. Police were waiting in the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru queue when a worker stuck his head out the […]
Plans for Amy’s future HQ in downtown Petaluma are moving forward
Plans to alter a vacant building in downtown Petaluma won widespread support from residents and members of the town’s Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee on Tuesday, as its members decided to approve at the unanimously the renovations. The building at 109 Kentucky St. is set to become the new headquarters for organic food vendor Amy’s […]
Ukrainians in occupied Lugansk struggle to rebuild their lives elsewhere
Comment this story Comment KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — No one came to rescue Arif Bahirov. After months of fierce fighting for control of the Luhansk region, a devastating Russian assault on what remained of battered Ukrainian military positions threatened to cut off one of the last escape routes from Bahirov’s nearly surrounded hometown, Severodonetsk. Carrying only […]
State of Retail: The Most – and Least – Effective Things for Engaging Customers?
A version of this feature was published in the July issue of BRAIN. BOULDER, Colorado (BRAIN) — For the July edition of our magazine, we asked members of our State of Retail panel: What are the most – and least – effective things you’ve done to interact with customers and keep them riding? CINCINNATI: David […]
The importance of gun safety is paramount
Prevention is a key aspect of many public health activities. When it comes to gun safety in the home, preventative measures can mean the difference between unnecessary life and death for children and teens. “The importance of gun safety is paramount,” said Lt. Scott Galloway of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. “Minors who have access […]
Police arrest shoplifting suspect charged with bike jaunt: Lakewood Police Blotter
LAKEWOOD, Ohio – Flight: Detroit Avenue On June 27 at 11:28 a.m., officers responded to the Family Dollar store in Detroit regarding a man carrying a bag who set off an alarm as he left the store. He rode east on Detroit on a blue and gray Huffy bike. Officers located a male matching the […]
Repair Café fosters community, fosters ingenuity
A legion of volunteers armed with repair kits and a wide range of backgrounds sat around tables set up in the lobby of the Robert Crown Community Center. From 10 a.m. to noon on that June day, they welcomed people bringing in anything from broken ventilators to ripped jackets, refurbishing their belongings while giving attendees […]
Sunflowers in bloom at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area
Knoxville, Tenn. – Thousands of blooming sunflowers will take center stage in the Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area this weekend during Knoxville’s fifth annual Sunflower Celebration. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency plants several fields of golden flowers once every two years and invites visitors to learn about land management and habitat restoration as […]
“Pirate Gardeners”…”Graffiti Killer” – Selfless and Silent Heroes Live Among Us
Q. What do you get when you pair a boy from a French dairy farm with a girl from the Midwest? A. Vivian and Elisa Girard. I first met Vivian as he was walking out of the Viet Aid building after voting in 2008. I was handing out campaign literature and, typical of him, he […]
Queen + Adam Lambert to air ‘Rhapsody Over London’ in late July
Later this month, Queen + Adam Lambert will wrap up their Rhapsody Tour, which began three years ago. To celebrate the end of the long trek that has visited four continents, the band are set to stream an exclusive concert spectacular filmed during the band’s sold-out 10-day tour at London’s O2 Arena in June. “Rhapsody […]
Watch now: Lincoln man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing, police say | Crime and courts
After a three-day manhunt that eventually sent investigators to an apartment in northwest Lincoln, police arrested the 34-year-old Lincoln man on Tuesday morning on charges of fatally stabbing a 26 year old man Friday. Steven A. Alexander was arrested without incident near 31st Street and Folkways Boulevard, Deputy Police Chief Jason Stille said at a […]
More businesses are leaving Hespeler Village this month
Some business owners blame weekend road closures, others say rent hikes or a lack of other retail businesses are what forced them out of central Hespeler There has been an increase in business closures in the village of Hespeler over the past four months, two of which are expected to leave by the end of […]
5 places to put an Apple AirTag you never thought of
If you tend to lose personal items on a regular basis, then listen carefully because this advice will change your life. Place a Apple Air Tag on or in anything you tend to misplace. Although you usually need to be within Bluetooth range to find your AirTag, you can use Apple’s Find My service to […]
Russ Howard brings love of cycling to Alma with Lakeside Bike & Golf | Local News
ALMA — Russ Howard’s hobby has now become his business. For about 20 years, Russ has been repairing bikes at his home in Boulder, Colorado. His wife, Julie, is originally from Alma and the couple owns a second home in Alma. When they made the decision to purchase a building in downtown Alma, Russ originally […]
Form suffers losses as thieves steal batch of unreleased e-bikes during transport – Business
British bicycle brand Forme has suffered the loss of a batch of unreleased e-bikes, which were stolen in transit. Shape, owned by Derby-based distributor Moore Large, announced the theft on Friday July 1 after the bikes were stolen while being shipped from an assembly supplier to Derby’s headquarters. The stolen bikes were all high-end Bosch-equipped […]
Gravity Haus hires Matt Pacocha to run Haus Quiver
DENVER, CO (June 30, 2022) – Gravity Haus, the growing social club for modern adventurers, has hired bike and outdoor industry veteran Matt Pacocha to lead Haus Quiver, the benefit of branded subscription-based gear for Gravity haus members. Pacocha comes most recently from Verde Brand Communications where he worked on premium brand accounts including 10 […]
FasCat Coaching Hires Media Veteran Ben Delaney as Chief Content Officer
BOULDER, CO. – Cycling coaching and digital training company FasCat Coaching has hired longtime cycling journalist Ben Delaney as chief content officer. Delaney will produce podcasts, write stories and tips, create videos and connect on social media with athletes around the world. Delaney will also help launch the upcoming Optimize app, which simplifies complex, data-rich […]
From Framingham to Lowell, progress continues on 25-mile bike path through Boston’s western suburbs – StreetsblogMASS
Several new trail projects are underway to complete the Bruce Freeman Rail Traila proposed 25-mile multi-purpose track that, when completed, will connect the western Boston suburb of Lowell to Framingham along the abandoned New Haven Railroad line. There are currently two completed segments of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT): a 12-mile segment from Acton […]
Boulder opts out of 2022 e-bike incentive pilot program
Boulder will not launch an e-bike rebate program this year. However, the concept is likely to return in 2023 when the city can apply for a portion of the $12 million distributed by the state for e-bike incentive programs across Colorado. On June 21, City Council members were asked if they would like to give […]
Kanto’s bike shop is connected to Team Rocket
Since the start of the Pokemon franchise, the bike has been an important staple in nearly every main series game. However, this first bike in Pokemon Red and Blue was by far the hardest to get, costing a ridiculous 1,000,000 Poké Dollars with no special voucher. Given that every other bike in the series has […]
The ‘Sole’ of Outdoor Recreation: Downtown Danville Store Specializes in Footwear for Outdoor Adventures and More | Local business news
SUSAN ELZEY Special to Registry & Bee Ten years ago, Adam Jones was stuck in traffic on I-40 after driving to Raleigh, North Carolina to buy running shoes. It occurred to him then that he couldn’t be the only person in Danville who needed a closer place to buy shoes for outdoor recreation. And the […]
Albuquerque bike shop asks for public help after tragic murder
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Joe Garcia and his daughter Isabel worked on building and paying off their dream bike for a year. However, just two days after he was finally able to get him home, Joe was killed and the special bike was stolen. Joe first visited The Bike Coop in 2020, located near the University […]
Cyclists ride through Bemidji as part of the Minnesota Bike Tour – InForum
BEMIDJI — Cyclists from across the United States, Canada and even some in Central Africa gathered on Sunday to begin pedaling a 350-mile journey for an annual Tour of Minnesota bike ride. After setting off along the Paul Bunyan Trail from Brainerd on June 19 and traveling 66 miles north to Walker, the 2022 Tour […]
A beginner’s guide to cycling workouts
If you want to start cycling regularly, it helps to build consistency and progression with a plan to build strength and endurance in a safe and effective way, says Clucas. What you choose will largely depend on your level of fitness. For example, if you regularly do other types of exercise, you may feel comfortable […]
Cyclists pass through Bemidji as part of the Minnesota Bike Tour – Bemidji Pioneer
BEMIDJI — Cyclists from across the United States, Canada and even some in Central Africa gathered on Sunday to begin pedaling a 350-mile journey for an annual Tour of Minnesota bike ride. After setting off along the Paul Bunyan Trail from Brainerd on June 19 and traveling 66 miles north to Walker, the 2022 Tour […]
Pasadena Bike Shop Owner Hosts Charity Ride to Benefit Disabled Armenian Cyclists Abroad
PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) — A bike shop owner is teaming up with major sponsors to organize a special charity ride that will benefit Armenian cyclists with disabilities abroad. Every rider on a Sunday group ride knows the familiar sounds of gears and shoes snapping into pedals. But this is no ordinary journey. Hrach Gevrikyan and […]
Boulder City Council considering e-bike incentive program
Boulder is considering an e-bike rebate program similar to the successful program launched in Denver earlier this year. The program, which will be briefly discussed at Boulder City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, would provide some sort of incentive for people who buy e-bikes, though specific details have yet to be worked out. For example, in […]
Returning to cycling after 14 years: experience
Over time, say a few months, I hope to get to my place of work which is about 10 miles away at least once or twice a week or better. BHPian asmr recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi people ! Good to post about something different this time! I intended to pick something as […]
Book review: When a librarian and her widowed mother fly to England to help run a family bookstore, they get more than they bargained for
Much like bookstores themselves, novels about bookstores fall into a variety of genres. Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s “Shadow of the Wind” ventures into the realm of surreal conspiracies, while Christopher Morley’s “The Haunted Bookstore” is a charming comedy of errors. “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” contains secret societies and the mysterious effects of technology. This is where […]
The e-bike conversion market is quietly accelerating in the wake of the e-bike boom
A version of this article originally appeared in the June issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News By PAUL TOLME PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Store owner Brad Davis’ career as an e-bike entrepreneur offers insight into an often overlooked but increasingly profitable corner of the e-bike market: e-bike conversions. A decade or more ago, before […]
Moore Large joins the Bicycle Association’s Investors in Cycling program – Highlight
Moore Large has pledged its support for the industry initiative “Investors in cycling”the Bicycle Association (BA) program which promotes the growth of cycling through advocacy. Moore Large joins over 1,100 cycling companies as part of the BA Investors in Cycling. The company’s history dates back to 1947 when John H Moore, father of John Moore, […]
Volunteers brave the heat to assemble bikes for Westmoreland County children in need
Major Scott Flanders, director of the Salvation Army location in New Kensington, knows that having a bike during the long summer days is one of the joys of growing up. Thanks to volunteers and United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 100 children will be well equipped to ride. About 50 volunteers braved the scorching heat at […]
Wheel & Sprocket Adds Madison Market Location With Purchase of Fitchburg Cycles
FITCHBURG, Wis. (BRAIN) – Wheel & Sprocket of Milwaukee will have two locations in the Madison area with the acquisition of Fitchburg Cycles from longtime owner Edwin Benet. Fitchburg Cycles, a 7,000 square foot bicycle store, will mark its last day of business on June 30. It will reopen as Wheel & Sprocket on July […]
Navigating the children’s bike market with Prevelo
The children’s bicycle market, dominated for several years by chains, is bouncing back with the independent store. Now a wind wave worn mark, Prebikeit is Jacob Rheuben explains why a quality product appeals to parents in stores… Tell us how Prevelo was born? When I was teaching my eldest son to ride a bike, it […]
In Search of Indiana: Major Taylor – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather forecast
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In a world full of black international sports superstars, Marshall “Major” Taylor was one of the first. He was a trailblazer who blazed his own trail as a famous cyclist in the late 18e century and the early 1900s. Taylor was born on November 26, 1878, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Gilbert Taylor, […]
Wheat Ridge Cyclery opens second location
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (BRAIN) – Wheat Ridge Cyclery, a nearly 50-year-old Denver-area retailer, is opening a second location. The new location will be in Littleton, in the Ken Caryl area south of Denver. The WRC’s original location is at Wheat Ridge, north of Denver. WRS, founded by the Kiefel family in 1973, was bought by […]
Lightspeed Launches Revolutionary B2B Network to Connect Brands and Retailers
Combining the power of the original Lightspeed Supplier Network and NuORDER by Lightspeed, the new Lightspeed B2B will connect thousands of the world’s top brands and retailers, allowing merchants to order instantly and sell seamlessly across any channel. MONTREAL – Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform enabling merchants around the […]
A 1957 Gazette photo brings back fond memories for the Schenectady native – The Daily Gazette
Every once in a while, out of the blue, we receive a request from someone looking for an article or photo that appeared in The Daily Gazette many years ago. While we try to fulfill as many requests as possible – some successfully and some not – there are a few that stand out because […]
Rare plastic bike described as ‘iconic’ by Oldhamers resurfaces in Manchester
A rare plastic bike that was on display outside an Oldham bike shop has resurfaced in Manchester. The bike, made in the 1980s, was previously on display outside Skidmores Cycles, located on Union Street – which has since closed. Oldhamer Mohammed Hussain, 33, fondly remembered the bike. He said: “The store closed about five years […]
‘It’s killing me:’ Gas prices are driving drivers to buy bikes, leave vehicles behind
ORLANDO, Florida. – As gas prices continue to soar, people are swapping their vehicles for a more economical means of transport: bicycles. Fuel prices have blown budgets as drivers get less gas for more money. Gas Buddy reported on Thursday that the average gas price in Florida was $4.79. [TRENDING: Publix whole chicken tenders subs […]
Adventure Rental in Santa Barbara
Adventure Rental in Santa Barbara Outdoor tour, rental, retail and service business listings A-Frame Surf Shop: Surf shop offering retail lessons. 3785 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria; (805) 684-8803; aframesurf.com. Bici Centro: Non-profit bike shop, education center and repair aid. 434 Olive Street; (805) 617-3255; bicicentro.org. Bob’s bike: Bike shop with service. 320 S. Kellogg Avenue, […]
Review: Cobags Bikezac 2.0 Simply Blue Pannier Bag For Life
The Cobags Bikezac 2.0 is an innovative idea: transforming a reusable shopping bag into a satchel. It has a capacity of about 20 liters, and I could fit eight cans and three cans of cereal to fill it. Although it has an 8kg weight limit, realistically it aims to carry a light store; I wasn’t […]
Bike giant Specialized acquires bike shop, plans experience center in northwest Arkansas
Ledger is a six-story mixed-use building under construction in downtown Bentonville. It has bicycle ramps from the ground floor to the roof. Michel Rojkind, Callaghan Horiuchi and Marlon Blackwell Architects collaborated on the design of the building. Photo: Bentonville Ledger Bike giant Specialized Bicycle Components is investing heavily in northwest Arkansas. The 48-year-old California company […]
Fire-ravaged bike shop slowly returns to normal
CUTLER BAY, Fla. (BRAIN) — Business hasn’t been as usual for Andante Bike Shop, operating out of tents in the back of the building that was destroyed by fire in early April. But owner Mauricio Orozco has been trying to keep his cool, both with the fans outside and with his lawyer handling ongoing litigation […]
NBA Finals: A 9-year-old fan whose Warriors bike was stolen offered Game 2 tickets to the team
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Warriors fans dance to Celtics jerseys in San Francisco after Golden State crushed Boston in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on the night of the one-a-piece series. “The show just started again,” said one Dubs fan. Warriors vs. Celtics: Watch Game 3 on ABC7 Wednesday “I didn’t feel good last […]
Pandemic headache: US companies are still struggling with inventory
More than two years into the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. businesses are still struggling to manage inventory amid a feast-or-famine cycle caused by fickle consumer demand. “We have way too much inventory right now,” said Ginny Pasqualone, chief executive of Sparkledots, a children’s clothing manufacturer. “It’s important that we have a wide selection of merchandise for […]
News roundup: The new DeLorean and a Chinese Mini knockoff
Breadcrumb Links Toronto and the GTA Ontario Entertainment Electric vehicles Crash, bang, wow And a first look at the all-new 2023 Lexus RX 2023 DeLorean Motor Company Alpha5 Photo by DeLorean Motor Company Content of the article Welcome to our roundup of the biggest breaking stories on Driving.ca from the past week. Get caught up […]
Safety boosters make e-bikes even better than the wheel
Robots learn to walk and work. While robot dogs aren’t yet man’s best friend, true autonomy and reasoning will make them useful companions in industry, search and rescue, and space exploration. But you have to walk before you can run, and the machines are learning biology lessons for better walking robots. The opening chords of […]
Armed robbery reported at Merced 7-Eleven, police say
Authorities are looking for a person accused of robbing a Merced 7-Eleven store on Gerard Avenue on Tuesday, according to the Merced Police Department. Image courtesy of Merced Police Department. Andrew Kuhn [email protected] Police are investigating the theft of cash in a robbery at a 7-Eleven store in Merced – at least the third robbery […]
Fancy an electric bike? Fresno Shop can turn your dusty old Schwinn into a modern marvel – GV Wire
E-bikes are the hot ticket in the cycling world, but they also put a dent in your wallet. While a typical commuter bike usually lands under $1,000, e-bikes often sell for between $2,000 and $3,000. But there’s a way to go electric on a budget and convert your dusty old Schwinn—or another model—with help from […]
Northeast News | New Della Lamb program provides bikes to refugees
By EllieAna Hale Della Lamb Community Services played an important role in the development of northeast Kansas City. Due to its deep presence in the Kansas City community through advocacy and service, Della Lamb has developed a network of services that aims to lift children and families out of poverty and towards a better quality […]
Broke Spoke helps Lexington cyclists with bikes and repairs
Store manager Carl Vogel, left, helps Rufus Godbey, right, work on a bike Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop in Lexington, Kentucky. Michel Clubb [email protected] One Sunday afternoon, Rufus Godbey watched intently as a mechanic made adjustments to his bike, the whole time explaining what he was doing and why. […]
Urban bike workshop spins old wheels, not trash
As a child, Nathanael Singer went to school on rollerblades in Tel Aviv. Later, he switched to cycling and developed a passion for cycling around the city. Five years ago, he combined his enthusiasm for cycling with his determination to reduce the amount of waste in Israel by Pnimeet bicycle recyclingan NGO that encourages people […]
Job: Mechanic – Community Cycling Center
Job title Mechanic Company / Organization Community Cycling Center job description ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTERFor over 25 years, we have been a non-profit organization whose mission is to expand access to cycling and its benefits. Our vision is to continue to build a vibrant community where people from all walks of life use bikes […]
QC Bike Collective’s ‘Earn-A-Bike’ program helps young university students stay healthy and active through the summer
MANCHESTER, NH – Thanks to the Win a Bike program, 140 elementary school students will be the proud owners of a new set of refurbished bicycles or a set of sports equipment. Packages are designed to help students have a healthy and active summer. The Earn-A-Bike program was created by the Manchester Community Schools Project […]
Summit High School’s Bike Tech Program Helps Send Bikes to Honduras for Global Impact
One of Summit High School’s bike tech classes poses for a photo before loading up 24 repaired bikes that will benefit those in need. Twenty-one of these bikes will go to Honduras via Summit in Honduras. Pictured, L-R, teacher Tom Lutke Jordyn Garcia, Makena Fox, Cam Fox, Lesly Vicuna, Jack Cronin, Koby Miller, Wyn Pierpont, […]
Cyclists seek scenic routes, but safety is paramount
Members of the Casco Bay Bicycle Club gather in a parking lot before heading out for a weekly ride through Yarmouth, Pownal and Freeport. Yarmouth, Freeport and Falmouth are among the towns set to add bike-friendly upgrades over the next four years. Ben McCanna / Personal Photographer Cyclist Jim Hamilton lives in Brunswick but travels […]
The electric bike leaves its owner feeling respected on the road
Stacey McCool runs Sugarbomb, the only women-owned and operated print shop in Toronto, and the Really, Man? clothing line. Living downtown for two decades, she has never owned a car. To get around the city, the Aboriginal artist rode a bicycle to where she needed to go. But with knees and hips that she admits […]