Potholes and Road Apples

Up for a short road trip next weekend?
Collegiate cycling will be in Phoenixville, in Chester County, on Saturday, March 8, and in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 9.
About 500 cyclists are expected to compete in the Phoenixville Fury and Philly Phyler races. The competition of the Eastern and Atlantic Collegiate Cycling conferences is being hosted by […]

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Members of Lancaster County’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee this week called on bicyclists to send comments on the new county Long Range Transportation Plan. An on-line transportation survey is being conducted in conjunction with the update of the plan. Comments can be made at the end of the survey.
The plan, which includes transportation projects in […]

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Saying art imitates life in this case may be a bit of a stretch, but bike wear maker Primal Wear is - I would guess unknowingly - linking real life to the design of one of its jerseys.
The company’s Blue Ball Lanes bicycling jersey is on sale this week on the Performance website ($54.99 down […]

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For bicyclists just burning to spend their tax refund on bike swag, I’ve got bad news: next month’s Harrisburg Bicycle Expo is off.
The Expo, planned for Friday and Saturday, March 7 & 8, at the Farmshow complex, has been canceled, promoter David Butterworth wrote recently. The event, which would have been held for the first time, […]

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(First published in Saturday’s New Era)
For mountain climbers, there is Mount Everest.
For triathletes, there is the Kona Ironman.
And for some bicyclists, there is RAAM.
And for the first time, a Lancaster-based team will attempt the most famous ultra-distance bicycle race, the coast-to-coast Race Across America.
The two-man, two-woman team will be led by Lancaster bicycle advocate Mike […]

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It’s still cold outside, but the bicycle racing season is fast approaching.
The first big national race is the week-long Tour of California, which begins Sunday, at 4 p.m. Eastern time with 2.1-mile individual time trial. Check Velonews, Cyclingnews or the tour website for coverage.
This year’s tour, the nation’s largest race, will include 136 professional riders on […]

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The weather outside is frightful ….
So, it is appropriate the first charity ride is actually inside and in place. There will be spin-a-thon to benefit the Daniel’s Den playground project on Saturday, March 8, at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
There are already 125 riders registered for the eight-hour event. Many of those riders are registered for all […]

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With area temperatures in single-digits this morning and wind chill making it feel like 15 below, I will be forcing myself into the gym, taking a spin class and pining for warmer weather today.

Local race organizer Red Rose Races has provided a visual to help racers keep their focus on these cold days. Red Rose has posted a […]

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The first organized charity bicycle ride of the season will take place Saturday, March 22, in conjunction with the annual Sauder Easter Egg Run in Lititz.
The inclusion of a 10-mile and 25-mile bike rides is a new addition to the 16th annual event. Unfortunately, no information is available on the rides. The recently mailed brochure […]

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Canada-based Dorel Industries announced Monday that it had purchased bicycle manufacturer Cannondale for between $190 million and $200 million.
The announcement was reportedly made at Cannondale’s Bedford, Pa. factory. The company’s official statement said that no changes were planned for Cannondale’s operation. It is slated to become the flagship brand, atop Dorel’s GT, Schwinn and Mongoose brands.
 Yet, […]

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