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This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard: Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering banning the sale of mountain bikes with quick release axles due to reported injuries to children. The bill would require a secondary safety mechanism and the “fork tips” on most forks don’t seem to satsify the bill’s proponents. Meanwhile …

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Kona is doubling the number of bikes it expects to donate to healthcare workers in Africa through its ongoing 2-for-1 sales program from 500 to 1,000. Under the program Kona donates one bike for every two bikes that are purchased, though I’m guessing they aren’t giving away Stab Supremes . I couldn’t find anything …

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Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is considering approving 6 miles of new singletrack open to hiking and mountain biking and you can help! The message from IMBA is pasted below, click the “Take Action” link below to submit your comments to the NPS! IMBA urges all mountain bikers to support new singletrack at Kentucky’s …

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Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is considering approving 6 miles of new singletrack open to hiking and mountain biking and you can help! The message from IMBA is pasted below, click the “Take Action” link below to submit your comments to the NPS! IMBA urges all mountain bikers to support new singletrack at Kentucky’s …

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Shimano is ramping up their move into cycling apparel with the purchase of Pearl Izumi, the popular bike clothing and shoe company. Does this mean we’ll be seeing SPD-compatible jerseys? XTR bike shorts? We’ll see. The word is that Pearl Izumi will continue to operate as an independent company and the facilities in Broomfield, CO …

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