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The 45 Pound Tour De France Bike

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

I regularly scan craigslist looking for interesting bicycles.   Sometimes you can find a gem but the list tends to be dominated by crappy old bikes and unintentionally funny ads.  Today I found a listing that meets both criteria.

2007 tour de france bike Great condition - $225 (alexandria)
Date: 2009-09-10, 7:01PM EDTReply to: 

GREAT CONDITION, BRAND NEW […]

Cycling Isn’t The Only Sport With Testing Problems

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Professional cycling has had its share of difficulties with drug testing.  The delay in announcing results, inconsistencies in testing procedures and detailed scientific debates over results has made the governing organizations of cycling appear inept on several occasions.  However, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), has taken the crown as the most inept sports […]

If Lance Armstrong Was The Governor Of Texas

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed the “safe passing bill” last week.  The bill would have required drivers to give a clearance of at least three feet when passing a bicyclist.
Commenting on the veto, Perry said “While I am in favor of measures that make our roads safer for everyone, this bill contradicts much of the […]

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