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For the Glistening Spin Addict: Sweat-Proof Bikes

Dustin Lushing — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:29:05 CDT

Exercising cyclists are gushing so much sweat that two boutique spin chains are releasing new bikes of their own creation, specially designed to prevent rusting metal and soggy handles, reports the Wall Street Journal . In-studio cycling, or spinning, is surging in popularity as gym-goers seek a cheaper alternative to conventional...

Contador Takes Tour de France

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:50:54 CDT

Alberto Contador won the Tour de France for a second time today, and Lance Armstrong capped his return to the race with an impressive third-place finish. Mark Cavendish of Britain became the first rider to win six Tour stages in a sprint, collecting his sixth stage win after the 101....

Where Will Cost of Gas Drive Us?

Katherine Thompson — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:27:04 CDT

How does really expensive fuel affect you? The New York Times Op-Ed page asked 10 writers to ruminate on that question, and the responses are all over the map: The lure of staying home could have workers demanding tax changes that benefit telecommuters, thinks Nicole Belson Goluboff. Say goodbye to...

Cyclists Rage Against the (Auto) Machine

Wesley Oliver — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:01:44 CDT

Hordes of cyclists swarm San Francisco’s roads on the last Friday of every month for a day of two-wheeled protest, the Los Angeles Times reports. As many as 1,500 members of the cycling advocacy group “Critical Mass” spontaneously tour the streets as they trap stalled motorists “in their tin...

Spanish Cyclist Races to Tour de France Victory

Dustin Lushing — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:36:22 CDT

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador donned the final yellow jersey on the Champs Elysées yesterday after winning the 94th tour de France. The 24-year-old underdog—who was not even captain of his team—was bolstered by his climbing skills on this year's particularly mountainous route.