Found on our local trails in Greensboro, NC. What bar do you think this is? Answer will be posted tomorrow with additional photos. **updated** answer and more photos after the break.

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Velosurance is a relatively new company, having gone live in January 2013, but it’s been a project for founder Dave Williams since 2009.

The idea is to provide the type of coverage that cyclists, particularly those that race, really need but probably aren’t getting through their homeowner’s policy. Assuming they even have a homeowners policy.

Policies start at $100 per year, and that’ll buy you theft/damage coverage on a bike in the $1,200 to $1,500 range. You can put more than one bike on a policy, which provides a per-bike price break. With a few options and a $12,000 race bike, a premium can run about $600. If you’re regularly jumping into a domestic crit wreck race (their coverage mainly applies to claims from incidents in the US and Canada, but worldwide incident coverage is available), it could very well be worth it. It’ll even cover your entry fee and the Spandex that’s now smeared across the asphalt.

Click through to check out some of the options and see why it took so long to get this thing off the ground…

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Catch up on all of our Project 1.2 posts here!

Stems aren’t the most glamorous of components.  For the most part, they all work- and those that don’t don’t tend to survive on the market long.  While the Reasonably Priced in our Reasonably Priced Carbon Project 1.2 singlespeed build theme ruled out every full-carbon stem on the market, FSA’s SL-K stem does have a carbon fiber face plate and happens to match not only our build’s white fork but also its unidirectional carbon SL-K seatpost and Gravity Light handlebar.  Is its dash of carbon just for show, or is it a key piece of the puzzle?  Hit the jump to find out…

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Before Tyler’s review last summer, we hadn’t come across much of clothing company Bicycle Line’s wares.  Now in their sixteenth season, the company continues to pump out a wide range of cycling clothing (including a kids’ line and some neat looking water-resistant bibs) with a typically Italian focus on nice details and fantastic fabrics.

For spring/summer 2013, we have had a set of the brand’s Oxigeno bib shorts and short-sleeved jersey on test.  While luxurious fabrics and performance fits are expected, Bicyle Line have also delivered a surprising dose of value.  Roll on past the break for more!

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Few things in the world go together like bikes and beer, especially good beer like that of New Belgium Brewery. Showing the proof right on their logo, New Belgium has always been an advocate for two wheeled human power and is showing it again for National Bike Month. Until the end of May, you will find the smiling PeopleForBikes logo wrapped around every bottle of Fat Tire and Ranger IPA across the nation reminding people to join the movement. Over the years New Belgium has helped bike related non-profits raise over $2 million through sales of their beer at the Tour De Fat Bicycle Carnival across the US. It’s almost the weekend so go ride your bike, and toast National Bike Month after the ride. And don’t forget to sign the pledge.

Full PR after the break.

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Coming off a successful season 1 of fimiling Dex Files, Fault Line TV is back with a bigger budget and more room to roam. Focused on the riding of Dexter, now on his Intense Tracer 27.5, season 2 will focus on riding spots that have a great reputation but are mostly undocumented. Take a break, make the video full screen, and thread the singletrack next.

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Last summer, Ritchey Logic unveiled their new Trail component line with stems, handlebars and seatposts in both carbon and alloy iterations. Now, the Trail line grows, getting you close to having a complete group save for Trail grips and tires.

The new Trail WCS Alloy Wheels passed their final QC testing under Tom Ritchey himself at this year’s Cape Epic.  Here’s what the folks at Ritchey just emailed us:

“(The new wheels will be) QR9, 15mm or 20mm thru axle compatible, QR or 142x12mm rear of course. Standard or XX1 drivers available. 29er or 650B….possibly 26”. This wheelset is designed as a wider, beefed-up and 20mm compatible version of our Vantage II wheels, for riders who tend to be on the abusive side but still want a comparatively light wheel.

Tubeless rim, 21mm internal width. Proprietary Ritchey OCR (off center rim) design. 28 spokes, DT butted. Weight will be under 1700g for a set (20mm axle) and the price will be very competitive.”

No word on a carbon rim version yet, but we wouldn’t rule it out. Like the Vantage II, these appear to be designed around CenterLock brake rotors.

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Don’t like the idea of riding to work, tasty snacks, or the opportunity to win free stuff?  You might want to stop reading now…

Created by a crafty bike messenger waaay back in 1989, Timbuk2 are arguably one of the graddaddies of the messenger style/scene.  Though the company has grown significantly since then and its offerings expanded to include flight cases, very nice duffel bags, and even yoga gear, their roots remain in urban cycling.

In order to celebrate National Bike to Work Month, the company is encouraging riders to share their ride-to-work photos- and will reward the most popular photo with the Timbuk2|Bianchi|Bern|Kryptonite|Knog spread picured above.  In addition, riders in Austin, New York City, Seattle and Washington D.C. will be able to swing by snack-filled Timbuk2/KIND Healthy Snacks Energizing Stations for a bit of a boost on their ride.

Hop the curb for the full release, including details on how to enter.

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• Ride the Glencoe Grand Prix Pro Cycling Race in Glencoe, Illinois, on June 1st – it’s for the children.
• Trek Travel has announced new bike tours for 2013 with Moab Ride Camp and updated Family Bike Tour offerings. Moab Ride Camp is a 5 day, 4 night mountain bike adventure in the famous trails of Moab, UT, starting and ending every night at the Gonzo Inn. Gary Fisher, and pro couple, Heather Imerger and Jermey Horgan-Kobelski join you for the ride camp on select dates in October and November. Trek’s Family Bike Tours have been revamped and include horse-farm tours in Vermont and white-water rafting in the Canadian Rockies.
• Surly has recalled their Surly Pugsley 100mm (2012) and 135mm (2013) forks. Check here for more information.
• Cannondale, in partnership with Peloton Magazine, has announced a digital magazine for coverage of the Amgen Tour of California called the Cannondale Gazette.
• Join Freddie Rodriquez on his Fast Freddie Gran Fondo and raise money for the charity of your choice on August 17th in Berkley, CA.
• 2XU, an athletic apparel company, has announced Athlete 2.0 “an interactive microsite with practical, engaging tips for the athlete, from weekend warrior to world class champion, who utilizes technology and the latest scientific findings to train smarter, not harder.”
• Like Timbuk2′s FB page and you will be automatically entered to win their Bike Commute Sweepstakes package which includes a Bianchi road bike, Bern helmet, Kryptonite lock, Knog blinder light and a Timbuk2 messenger bag.
• Après Vélo has new women’s sweatshirt and men’s long sleeve henley for cool summer nights – or mild winter days, depending on which side of the equator you’re on.

As one of our favorite shredders, Chris Akrigg has skills for days no matter what bike he’s on. After a terrible injury falling off the side of a cliff and then breaking his leg again, Akrigg looks to be back 100% after a long recovery. His latest film is one of the best combining seamless transitions from bike to bike, and a bit of comedy thrown in for good measure. Great to see you back Chris.