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Tempe, Arizona Strives to Make a Difference with Sustainable, Green Programs

An urban garden, METRO light rail, biking programs and an award-winning transportation center are helping Tempe become a more sustainable community. Arizona State University's Tempe Campus is a leader in sustainability, including degree programs, initiatives on campus and innovative dining at Engrained Cafe. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Bicycle Maintenance Made Easy: Performance Bicycle Introduces Spin Doctor Service Plan

Performance’s New Service Plan Offers Guests Big Savings, Reliable Bike Repair and Maintenance (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Cycling Events Are Proving a Big Hit in 2010

UK cyclists enjoying the wide selection of events, says Evans Cycles (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event

HotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Bradley Booster: New British Energy Gel to Give Wiggins & Co an Extra Edge

GB Cycling Team develops energy gel with leading UK sports nutrition company CNP. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Charity Mile Agreement Finalized

One-Stop Online Resource Offers Tools, Support to $1.6 Billion Market (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Lindner Capital Advisors Renews Support of Professional Cycling Team

Lindner Capital Advisors (LCA) will again be the title sponsor for the Lindner Capital Advisors Cycling Team, based in Jacksonville, Florida. This is the third year of title sponsorship for the LCA Cycling Team, whose season runs from February to October. A professional cycling team, they travel and race throughout the southeast and are preparing to kick off the 2010 season in March, with races in Daytona Beach and Gainesville. On April 24, 2010, the team will be competing in the Athens (GA) Twilight Criterium race, which draws 40,000-50,000 spectators every year. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Five Components your Bicycle Must Have if You Weigh Over 200 Pounds

With bicycling season underway, Super Sized Cycles, the makers of the World’s Strongest and Most Comfortable Bikes, offers a summary of the most important things to look for in a bike if the rider weighs more than 200 pounds. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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ROBRADY design Captures 2010 Universal Design Award

ROBRADY design has garnered this year’s Universal Design award in Mobility for their design of the revolutionary db0 3.0 Electric Folding Bike. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Teammates on Bikes Tackle Funky, Adventurous Obstacle Courses: 2010 New Belgium Urban Assault Ride Series Expands To 13 Cities

Adventure Fit today announced that the New Belgium Urban Assault Ride, the largest bicycle-based urban adventure race series in the country, will kick off its 13-city 2010 seson in Tucson, Arizona on April 18. At this pedal-powered urban adventure, teams of two bicycle to checkpoints around town where they must complete a funky obstacle course or task before continuing. Obstacles change from year-to-year and city-to-city, so cyclists never know what to expect, but the cycling/obstacle mix is sure to challenge and amuse cyclists of all ages and abilities. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Scattante Breaks New Ground with Super Lightweight Carbon Fiber Road Bike

Scattante’s breakthrough new lightweight carbon frame weighs in at 980 grams and comes in four different versions that feature top-of-the-line components. All four road bikes are available exclusively at Performance Bicycle. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

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Rise Across Texas Foundation hires Blue Clover to Amplify Success of Charity Bike Ride through Social Media Channels

Blue Clover is putting Rise Across Texas Challenge on the social media highway (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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SoundOfMotion is Releasing AlpineSport Application for Android Smartphones

SoundOfMotion launches AlpineSport - a mobile application for alpine sports: mountain bicycling, snowboarding alpine and cross-country skiing during a British Columbia sport technology and innovation showcase in Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The application uses GPS and accelerometer to measure cadence, strides, G-forces and air time. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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VBT Active Vacations Announces Two New Trips

Walking Tour to Costa Rica and Bicycling Tour to Hungary Offer Trademark VBT Value. VBT offers two exciting destinations, providing outstanding experiences, learning and discovery. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Performance Bicycle Offers Free Ground Shipping for Customers Who Spend $150.00 or More

New shipping policy from America's #1 specialty bike retailer covers all bikes, gear and accessories (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Sacramento Grand Prix to Launch Tour of California Opener

Capitol to Host Pro/1/2 Criterium on Morning of Tour Stage 1 -- US National Team Featured (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Penthouse is Unveiled at The Laurel

The spectacular full floor penthouse at The Laurel is now complete and on the market for $12.5 million. This gracious 4-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence is more than 4,000 square feet and features a magnificent bi-level terrace with an outdoor fireplace in addition to panoramic river and city views. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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We Keep You Cycling Brings ITM Back to the States

After three years of being off the market, ITM products are now available with improved models and more advanced technology than ever before. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2010)

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Room 214 Launches Custom Designed Facebook Pages For Pearl Izumi

Connecting Running and Cycling Enthusiasts Through Social Media Allows Pearl Izumi To Identify Key Consumers And Contribute To The Conversation (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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Founders of Chrome Embark On A New Mission In San Francisco

The Vandal is a weatherproof backpack designed for cyclists and anyone else that relies on their bag to get them through the day. It’s big enough to handle your daily gear and expands for additional cargo when needed. The Vandal’s expansion system gets bigger without using extra fabric and seals flat to disappear when not needed. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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New Powerhouse Entertainment Conglomerate, Good Fight Entertainment, Launches in 2010

A new entertainment powerhouse is getting ready to take the world by storm. Good Fight Entertainment, founded by industry veterans Paul Conroy and Carl Severson, have launched a new management company with a music and sports division, along with a new record label, Good Fight Music. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)

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FOX Racing Shox to Utilize Slick Technology, Kashima Coat, in its 2011 Mountain Bike Suspension Fork Product Line

Exclusive to FOX Racing Shox’s mountain bike products, the gold-colored Kashima Coat developed by the Miyaki Company of Japan offers superior durability, hardness, and less friction. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)

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Plumbs Pedal Power Raises Over £6000 for Charity

Plumbs employees raise over £6000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation by cycling coast to coast. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)

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Avid Cyclists Switch to Electric Bikes for Added Comfort and Performance

Founders of AGreenEbike.com, Stan and Janice Peterson, developed an online business to distribute a diverse collection of Liberty electric bikes, scooters and more. The couple has enjoyed biking for years and recently made the switch to this green alternative for the added comfort and performance they provide. Shoppers may visit the Web site's new blog to learn how to get the most from an electric bike. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2010)

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GJEL Accident Attorneys Provides on-the-Scene Accident Checklist; All Motorists Encouraged to Carry Checklist in Vehicle Glove Box

GJEL Accident Attorneys has developed a checklist for motorists of all ages to keep in the vehicle's glove box. This simple list provides guidelines for what to do on the scene of an accident. Most people panic and forget to record license plates, drivers, insurance or witness contacts. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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North Carolina Law Firm Hosts Bicycle Safety PSA Contest for Local Teens

HensonFuerst invites community to vote online; Winning entry airs on local television (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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Stradalli Partners with HED to Produce the HED 4 Stradalli Wheel Set

The Stradalli Cycle Company has entered into a partnership with HED Cycling to use HED's wheel technology on their range of carbon road bikes. The result is the HED 4 Stradalli, a full carbon clincher wheel set. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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Hybrid Energy Products Launches New Cycling Team

Manufacturer of Electric Breeze™ E-Bike Conversion Kits create new Masters/U23 Road & Cyclocross team (PRWeb Feb 9, 2010)

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Two Days, 100 Miles, and the Desire to Make a Difference

Attorney Thomas Henson named Chair of Eastern North Carolina Tour de Cure (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

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Small Bicycle Distributor Sues Ralph Lauren Subsidiary For Unfair Business Practices

A Black Bike, Inc. sues Club Monaco, Inc., and Koninklijke Gazelle, alleging false advertising, unfair competition, deceptive acts and practices, and trademark and copyright infringement. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2010)

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Trek Bicycle Announces Title Sponsorship of 2010 Dirt Series

Registration is now open at www.dirtseries.com for women-focused mountain bike skills camps at 16 locations across the U.S. and Canada. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

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Twinlab® Signs on to Sponsor Adageo Energy Pro Cycling Team

Twinlab® provides supplement products and community exposure as part of sponsorship deal with the new U.S professional Cycling team, Adageo Energy Pro Cycling. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)

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VholdR POV Awards Announced in Honor of Dick Barrymore

VholdR, the market leader for HD Wearable Camcorders, announced the winners of its 2009 POV Awards. Five shooters were selected for Top Producer, Golden Thumb (most thumbs up), Chatty Cathy (most comments), Popular (most views) and the Dick Barrymore POV Award, which was selected as the “editors choice” for the most influential POV video on VholdR.com in 2009. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2010)

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New Dero ZAP - Technology That Pays Bicycle Commuters to Bike to Work

The New Dero ZAP provides users with a reliable, tamperproof and easy way for companies, universities, government institutions or other organizations to accurately count, track and issue a report on bike commuter trips. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

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Vancouver Company Must Meet Matt Lauer During Olympics

Vancouver’s own “Elevate Me!” protein and fruit bars (www.elevateme.com) is on a mission to meet Matt Lauer when he is in Vancouver to shoot the Today Show during the Olympics this February. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

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Scattante Unveils Complete Line of Road Bikes for 2010

Scattante will bring to market a new lightweight carbon frame as well as single speed road bikes for urban riders. Scattante is exclusively available at Performance Bicycle. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

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Lance Armstrong Thinks SRAM Red is the Best, So Does Stradalli Cycle; SRAM and Stradalli Enter into New Partnership

When Lance Armstrong returned to professional racing in 2009 he chose to equip his bike with SRAM Red. Now Stradalli Cycle has become an official SRAM OEM and will fit SRAM Red or SRAM Force to all of its 2010 Milano line. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2010)

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GJEl Accident Attorneys Share Bicycling Rules Of The Road; Teen Motorists Encouraged To Use Caution

Avid teen cyclists may not make safer motorists, says GJEL Accident Attorneys. Rules of the road apply equally to cars, trucks, bikes. More bicyclists use this mode of transportation to commute; that means higher accidents are possible. Teen drivers are encouraged to use caution and be aware of bicyclists. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)

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Sky Pro Cycling Chooses Innovative Nutritional Partner

CNP provides supplements and new products to Team Sky. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)

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Great Gear is Now Available with the Swipe of a Thumb on MPGear’s New iPhone Application

Finding great outdoor gear has never been easier than with Mountains Plus’ new iPhone application. No matter where you are or what you are doing, you now have great deals from MPGear at your fingertips. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3441074.htm