Here are a few of the highlights of the commuter and cruiser bikes from Bianchi for 2009…there are actually quite a few options that are very similar to ’08 offerings, so here are the newer, cooler ones.  Above is the ’09 Chameleon disc version. Read more for additional models…
Bianchi has released their 2009 range photos, and we’ve sorted through them and will be posting the highlights for you.  This post is frames only, stay tuned for posts with commuters, single-speeds, road, mountain and kids bikes.  Pictured above is Bianchi’s new top-o-the-line carbon ‘cross bike, the “D2 Cross Carbon”.  Most models have frames in the trademark Bianchi “mint” green, plus gray, red, and black/white. Read more for pics across the range…
I’m apologizing in advance for this post.  If you do something like this:
Perhaps you should consider one of these:
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Bawls Guarana is giving away a custom, limited edition Intense BMX bike to promote their BMX graphic’d can. Bawls says they’ll donate 5% for each BMX can sold to both the ABA and NBL. Click here to enter, and hit “More” to see a pic of the bike.
Waste NJ posted this sweet hack to make a more covert chain tensioner, similar to the new Superstar or Fly Bikes frames.  You’ll need to be technically adept, and not afraid to drill a hole in your frame, but this is pretty brilliant in its simplicity.
More pics and full instructions on their Techy Posts page.
Come enjoy the festival atmosphere of the Asheville Grand Prix and watch (or participate in) pro and amateur road racing, plus beer, food, kid’s area, raffles, etc.  Proceeds benefit the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club, which sponsors programs like the Child Abuse Prevention Services.  Event is Sept. 13, 2008.
David Byrne, former member of Talking Heads, the NYC DOT, and NY art gallery PaceWildenstein, have unveiled nine unique bicycle racks designed by Byrne.  The racks are scattered throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.  Read more for a few more pics, or check out Wallpaper’s gallery to see seven of them.
Ok, here’s a rumor for you…Hincapie reportedly working on a retail line of clothing for aprés ride. Now, this could be a fake mockup made by pulling the tag off another Hincapie product and having the local embroidery sweatshop hook up the pocket, but we’ll let you decide.  Here’s the photo from Bikehugger’s Flickr page:
The Vuelta a España kicked off today with Liquigas upsetting pre-race favourite Alberto Contador’s Astana team, which finished Eighth.  Euskaltel-Euskadi finished second (+ 8 seconds) and Caisse d’Epargne took third (+ 9 seconds).  Italian Filippo Pozzato was the first Liquigas rider to cross the line and will therefore start Sunday’s hilly stage from Granada to Jaen as race leader. Stage 2, tomorrow (Sunday) covers 167.3 km from Granada to Jaén.
Since race coverage isn’t really our forté, here are a few links to help you get your fix…
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IMBA’s 10-year-long Trail Care Crew program is searching for a full-time, professional two-person team position in the highly successful Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program. This job requires a passion for mountain biking, excellent communication and volunteer organizational skills, and team compatibility.
The Crew will travel nearly all year in a specially outfitted 2009 Subaru Outback.
If this sounds like the dream job for you, send in your application on or before Oct. 3, 2008.  For a full job description, benefits and contact info, read more…
Fixie, Inc., showed off their new 09 whips at Eurobike, and we’ve got some pics from them to show you.  We posted about belt-drive bikes recently, and Fixie Inc’s got a sweet new one called the Five Star (with a ‘cross and city one planned for later in ’09).  Their new stuff includes:
MirraCo rider and BMX store owner Nigel Sylvester is hosting the Queens Bully BMX Jam Saturday, August 30.  It’s free to all riders, check it out here for more info, or click on the thumbnail to the right for the flyer.
Everyone who enters gets a free T-shirt, there is free food too. Pre registration and sign-in starts at 11am. 92-29 Queens Blvd., CU-4 Rego Park, NY 11371.  Email queensbully@formatny.com for more info or to register.
