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Four Ways to Enjoy Bicycling in 2012 -- Race, Ride, Watch, Volunteer
December 30, 2011 The long stretch of sunny days in December has many cyclists feeling fit rather than fat during this cold but clear holiday season. Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject:...
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Project B.I.K.E. Helps Kids Find Own Two Wheels
January 27, 2012 When I hear laughter and shouting outside my window, I know it's because my three young neighbors are practicing their bicycle skills. The twins and their older sister have left the...
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If You Build A Bike, They Will Come - Local bike builders represent Santa...
March 2, 2012 You don't have to go to the dusty desert of Burning Man to see bikes that are works of art.Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication Date: 2012Publication:...
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Forget "Surf City," Let's Name Santa Cruz "Bicycle City"
March 30, 2012 Forget the title "Surf City" and let's call Santa Cruz "Bicycling City" instead. Or, at least, let's vie for the name "The Cycling Capital of California." Location: Santa CruzType: Spin...
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Santa Cruz Rolls into National Bike Month
April 27, 2012 May is National Bike Month and Santa Cruz County is gearing up to celebrate in a big way.Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication Date: 2012Publication:...
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Big Basin Gains Attention
July 6, 2012 Natasha Perry has logged thousands of miles on her bicycle, so she recognizes when she is riding in a special place. Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication...
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Taste of Tibet by Bicycle
September 21, 2012 The United Nations' World Tourism Organization predicts that China will become the world's most popular travel destination in the next four to six years.Location: TibetType: Spin...
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Surf City Halloween Race Showcases Bikes, Costumes
Location: October 18, 2012 Mud bogs, fallen logs, steep hills and heavy rain are beloved by fans of cyclocross, a type of bike racing that requires a combination of road and mountain biking...
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Trail Work is Not a Dirty Word - Mountain Biker Learns to Lend a Hand...
Location: November 15, 2012 When it comes to mountain biking, I am bold, but not reckless. I love going downhill really fast, exploring new trails and trying to keep up with my more skillful...
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Five Gifts for Your Cycling Friends
December 13, 2012 After all these years of bike riding, I still find it amusing that cyclists, during a group ride, may not know one other's names even after hours together in the saddle.Location:...
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Aptos' Ron Riley a Source of Inspiration During Dark Days of Cycling
January 17, 2013 Following Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which he finally publicly confessed that doping propelled him to his astonishing victories, it's natural to feel disgust...
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Pedaling for Peace - Santa Cruz Women Bicycle in the United Arab Emirates
Location: February 14, 2013 When Lilly Ann Popken first mentioned she planned to do a bicycle tour in the Middle East, I smiled and nodded politely. Type: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication...
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Cycling Community Shows Police Support
March 7, 2013 As I stood on Ocean Street yesterday, along with hundreds of others, watching the solemn motorcade head to San Jose for the memorial of Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and detective Elizabeth...
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Divas Get Dirty at Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival
April 12, 2013 Joh Rathbun and Kathy King have never competed in a dirt jump competition, but the two mountain bike riders may soar skywards this weekend during the fourth annual Santa Cruz Mountain...
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Santa Cruz Super Commuters are Dedicated Cyclists
May 9, 2013 Next time I feel too lazy to ride my bike around town and am tempted to drive my car instead, I'll think about Courtney Dimpel, George Janour, Nils Tikkanen and a handful of other Santa...
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Santa Cruz Bike Companies on Cutting Edge of Innovation
Location: Santa CruzJune 16, 2013 As much as I love bicycling, I am not a true bike geek. When friends talk about what gear ratios they use to climb hills or what new components they have purchased to...
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Cyclists tackle county's toughest climbs in the Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge
For road cyclists who enjoy lung-busting, leg-burning workouts, the Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge is a must-do.Feature storiesImages: Publication: Santa Cruz SentinelPublication date: Jul 2012Type:...
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Life in the Slow Bike Lane
Location: Santa CruzJuly 12, 2013 Right now, the world's strongest cyclists are suffering through the 2,115-mile course of the Tour de France, cranking hard on their pedals until they cross the finish...
View ArticleGirls go Wilder Together on Mountain Biking Trails
Location: Santa CruzSeptember 13, 2013 At Wilder Ranch State Park, next to a grove of towering eucalyptus trees, with the Monterey Bay stretched far below, a group of 18 women mountain bikers gathered...
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Location: Santa CruzOctober 11, 2013 Though the daylight hours are shrinking, October is a favorite season for year-round cyclists here because the weather is still warm and the air is crisp. This...
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