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		<title>Gary Fisher&#8217;s late night ride in the district</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is one of those opportunities I'm really sad to have missed. Gary Fisher, decked out in an awesome reflective tweed outfit, took part in a nightime ride with the Revolution Cycles's crew. I'm ill with envy. You can check out more here. (sorry about the sloppy links, can't embed links via iPhone) 
(recap)
http://www.arlnow.com/2010/03/10/riding-the-mt-vernon-trail-with-gary-fisher/
(photos)
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/revcycles/with/4421671572/

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/gary-fishers-late-night-ride-in-the-district/</link>
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		<title>Key West (day 1)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I arrived in Key West late last night. This morning i got a chance to hit the streets and one of the first things i noticed was simply the sheer amount of bicycles. Aside from all the rentable beach cruisers, this city is packed full of interesting bikes. I've seen cruisers, pursuits, tall bikes, trikes, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/key-west-day-1/</link>
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		<title>Can a cracked headtube be rewelded?  For that matter, can aluminum be rewelded?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The answer to that question will soon be revealed. Yesterday I responded to a posting on craigslist for frame repairs. Today, I dropped my cracked Casati off with Bruce (welder) over in Arlington, VA. I'm heading off to the Florida Keys this evening for a week of R&#38;R....when I return, I hope to find my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/can-a-cracked-headtube-be-rewelded-for-that-matter-can-aluminum-be-rewelded/</link>
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		<title>Vintage Schwinn Catalogs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All you Schwinn collectors should bow down to Tom Findley for gathering and posting this incredible collection of vintage catalogs from the years 1971-1980.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/vintage-schwinn-catalogs/</link>
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		<title>Incredible Tour de France prank</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You've got to see this one. Joke or not, this would be awfully fun to experience.
TOUR DE FRANCE - BONUS (REMI GAILLARD)Uploaded by nqtv. - Click for more funny videos.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/incredible-tour-de-france-prank/</link>
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		<title>Just in time for St. Patty&#8217;s day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TwinSix continues their tradition of timely bicycle related wares. Their new t-shirt is perfect for those who have grown tired of the "kiss me I'm irish" shirt.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/just-in-time-for-st-pattys-day/</link>
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		<title>Beautiful bicycle related design work by Caleb Everitt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because I actually get paid to be an Art Director, I spend more time looking at design blogs than I do bicycle blogs. (I know I know...it's not by choice). But from time to time, I'm blessed to come across work that combines my two passions. Today I am blessed. Check out the work being [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/beautiful-bicycle-related-design-work-by-caleb-everitt/</link>
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		<title>Recycle-A-Bicycle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for something to do with your unwanted bicycle parts?  Consider planting a bicycle garden. Brought to you by the Recycle-A-Bicycle program.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/recycle-a-bicycle/</link>
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		<title>Why did I ever leave New England? It&#8217;s a hotbed for bicycle builders</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After spending my life growing up there,I moved away from New England back in 2001. After a quick stop in NC, I landed here in Maryland. Clearly I had no idea how good I had it. New England is a hotbed of bicycle builders. Had I know that, I may not be sitting here at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/why-did-i-ever-leave-new-england-a-hotbed-of-bicycle-builders/</link>
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		<title>Why don&#8217;t I have a helper monkey named Vito?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday the Bike Snob took the time to walk us through the whole stolen clown bike debaucle. It's amazing how quickly problems arise and end in this day of instant social media. Seems like everyone is happy again....well, except for the guy who had his ANT bike stolen.
The first paragraph, wherein the Bike Snob talks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/why-dont-i-have-a-helper-monkey-named-vito/</link>
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		<title>Big fuss over stolen clown bike: Identity of the Bike Snob NYC revealed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who attended the NAHBS was well aware that a bicycle had been stolen on the first day of the event. Flyers of the stolen ANT bike were posted everywhere. Monday someone posted a fake craigslist ad....that was actually quite funny. The copy went like this...
clown bike for sale - $75 (downtown)
Date: 2010-03-02,  7:32PM [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/big-fuss-over-stolen-clown-bike-identity-of-the-bike-snob-nyc-revealed/</link>
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		<title>Moots Gristle 96er</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I may own a Dean, but my heart has always belonged to Moots when it comes to titanium bikes. (Kent Erikson's work...is quickly climbing the ranks though and I'll be sure to talk more about them later). While at the NAHBS I spent a lot of time at the Moots booth checking out their new [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/moots-gristle-96er/</link>
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		<title>Urban Velo covers the NAHBS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you'd like to get a look at some of the best bikes from the North American Handmade Bicycle show....I promise you, there is no better source than Urban Velo. Their shots are professionally staged and lit. No iphone shennanigans here.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/urban-velo-covers-the-nahbs/</link>
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		<title>When it&#8217;s OK to steal a bike.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I found this video over on the Freeman Transport blog today. I myself have exercised this ethical ruling on two occasions. Both times involved bikes being dumped in my back yard and left there for several months. Neither bicycle were remotely rideable before or after being locked, and to this day I'm still baffled as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/when-its-ok-to-steal-a-bike/</link>
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		<title>Llewellyn Bikes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The NAHBS was full of incredible bicycles. The majority of them seemed entirely too perfect to be designed by mere mortals. Despite all of that, the bikes built by Darrell McCulloch really stood out to me. It won best paint but in my mind it could have won best of everything.  Judging from the crowds [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/llewellyn-bikes/</link>
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		<title>North American Handmade Bicycle Show &#8211; Winners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The winners were announced from this past weekends show. Not a ton of surprises here for me. I was sad to see that my favorite builder Llewellyn walked away with only a win in the best paint category.
Here is a short list of the winners. The full list can be found here.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/north-american-handmade-bicycle-show-winners/</link>
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		<title>North American Handmade Bicycle Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Like many other bicycle zealots, this past weekend I made the pilgrimage to Richmond, VA for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. The crowd size was almost as impressive as the bikes themselves. To try and go through the entire day in one paragraph will belittle the event. Instead, I'll likely spend the next week [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/03/north-american-handmade-bicycle-show-2/</link>
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		<title>Giro d&#8217;italia to DC is officially announced (kind of)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night the Giro d'Italia to DC story was officially announced (technically it was a reception) at the Italian Embassy. The guys from District Cycling were on hand covering the story.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/giro-ditalia-to-dc-is-officially-announced/</link>
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		<title>Bittersweet arrival of my new BMC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday was a bittersweet day for me. At about 10am a package arrived for me at work. Inside was my shiny new frame. There are quite a few bike lovers here at Discovery so I had a great audience for the unveiling. The general consensus is that the frame is a thing of beauty. It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/bittersweet-arrival-of-my-new-bmc/</link>
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		<title>NAHBS Preview from Independent Fabrications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My oh my...what have we here!  Seriously, the Independent Fabrication boys have outdone themselves with this one. Makes me proud to say that I still refer to Boston as home.
Built for Phil Wood ("Build it strong. Keep it simple. Make it work.") this titanium machine is gorgeous. I can't wait to get up close to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/nahbs-preview-from-independent-fabrications/</link>
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		<title>2012 Giro d&#8217;Italia is coming to the District</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is irrefutable proof that there are perks to having an avid cyclist as mayor. I have no idea how or why a portion of this Italian classic is being raced on American soil....but I'm not complaining. This event will draw the best of the best riders. Thank you Mr. Fenty. You can read more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/2012-giro-ditalia-is-coming-to-the-district/</link>
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		<title>MASH is throwing an alleycat race at the NBHBS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[MASH is putting on a race this weekend with the winner receiving a hand-built, hand-painted fixed gear bike valued at $2000.......that's no joke. For those of you who are unaware of MASH...check here. For those unfamiliar with what an alleycat races is...check here.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/mash-is-throwing-an-alleycat-race-at-the-nbhbs/</link>
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		<title>BOUND FOR RICHMOND!  The 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virgina, February 26-28. We’re expecting a great showing from the handmade community for our first show on the East Coast! Exhibitor registration is off to a great start, with builders like Crumpton, Richard Sachs, Vanilla, and Independent [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/bound-for-richmond-the-2010-north-american-handmade-bicycle-show/</link>
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		<title>@mellowjohnnys wants to see your bike shop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, @mellowjohnnys put out a request to all of their followers to share photos of their at-home bike shops.  I decided to participate. Gone are the days when I had 17 bikes crammed into this room. Now, I've got a pretty manageable fleet. I boxed up the Ellsworth and the BMC hasn't arrived yet, so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/mellowjohnnys-wants-to-see-your-bike-shop/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s over. The fixed craze has gone too far.</title>
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Maybe I was a bit harsh on this beer brewed by the guys at Lakefront Brewery. Because you know what,....I'm guilty of always purchasing wine with bicycles on the label. And who doesn't love Fat Tire Ale?
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/its-over-the-fixed-craze-has-gone-too-far/</link>
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		<title>and the winner is&#8230;2009 BMC SL01</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friday night, I pulled the trigger on my new road bike. Once again I threw caution to the wind and purchased a frame without test riding it. However, at least I took the time and had a proper fitting done.
I chose the BMC SL01 for a few reason. #1. Technology: I loved the theory behind [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/and-the-winner-is-2009-bmc-sl01/</link>
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		<title>Surly Long Haul Trucker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Got hit with an email blast yesterday. The ad for Surly's Long Haul Trucker caught my eye. It's been out for a while now. But I had never seen any images of it with this unusual wheel setup.

As much as I love Surly products and this frame. It reminds me of a less awesome version [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/surly-long-haul-trucker-2/</link>
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		<title>BMC SL01 vs CANNONDALE CAAD 9 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing more exciting and enjoyable for me as a cycling enthusiast than shopping for a new bike. In that sense, I suppose I'm very much like a woman shopping for shoes. I love looking at the colors, checking out the new materials...etc..etc. I find that thinking about and building up a new bike [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/bmc-sl01-vs-cannondale-caad-9-1/</link>
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		<title>We Were Promised Jetpacks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another item sent from Fancy Seeing You Here. This poster is designed locally in Rockville, MD by El Jefe Design and is available for $25.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/we-were-promised-jetpacks/</link>
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		<title>Candy Cane</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This fun photo was sent to me to me via Fancy Seeing You here.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/candy-cane/</link>
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		<title>Cutters Ball</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you in the MNPLS region, you may want to check out this event taking place at the Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar. Still puts a smile on my face every time I see that Cutters shirt.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/cutters-ball/</link>
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		<title>Online Fit Calculators: Competitive Cyclist and Wrench Science</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After my recent ride on the Ellsworth I've decided to delve into this 'perfect fit' thing a bit more. To help with that, I went over to the  Competitive Cyclist's website and to the Wrench Science's website too do a little online fitting. Both of the sites are full of gorgeous bikes. We're talking about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/online-fit-calculators-competitive-cyclist-and-wrench-science/</link>
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		<title>GamJams CompuTrainer Time Trial: Back in the saddle again</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning I participated in the GamJams CompuTrainer TimeTrial Throwdown. Before I get into how I fared, I should note that Conte's in Bethesda is a gorgeous bike shop. If you've got deep pockets and a love for cycling you will not find a better place to pick up some seriously top end gear. I'm [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/gamjams-computrainer-time-trial-back-in-the-saddle-again/</link>
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		<title>On the eve of my demise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Somehow, someway I found myself signing up for a ComputerTrainer Time Trial today. I'm not sure how it happened actually. What I do know is that I'm in serious trouble. This undboubtedly has the potential to be one of the most humiliating and humbling experiences of my adult life. To say that I'm in bad [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/on-the-eve-of-my-demise/</link>
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		<title>My Leadville Trail 100 rejection letter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Leadville Trail 100 Family,

We deeply regret that we were unable to accept your application into
the 2010 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race.  We really wish we
could accommodate every interested rider, but we simply can’t.	Our
goal and primary obligation is to offer every racer the nation’s
highest quality athletic experience with the utmost degree of safety,
medical [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/my-leadville-trail-100-rejection-letter/</link>
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		<title>Have no fear&#8230;KTRACK is here.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Frustrated by the snow? Had enough of your trainer? Looking for someway/somehow to ride in this snow? If so...then you may want to consider this interesting conversion kit created by KTRACK. For about $530 you can create a monster like this.
Ktrack is a universal tracted rear drive kit that will transform your mountain bike into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/have-no-fear-ktrack-is-here/</link>
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		<title>Bodega x BaileyWorks x Independent Fabrication launches 2/12 Paper Labels Project Preview</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a very cool collaboration from three killer New England outfits.  PAPER LABELS is a design project uniting BaileyWorks (Portsmouth NH), Bodega(Boston) and Independent Fabrication(Sommerville MA) – Three local DIY crews hellbent on creating the best in their  respective fields. Since 1993, BaileyWorks has been hand crafting the most durable and   elegant courier bags to survive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/bodega-x-baileyworks-x-independent-fabrication-launches-212-paper-labels-project-preview/</link>
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		<title>Valentine Bike Chain Pendant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you're scraping together nickels for this upcoming Valentines day....consider this DIY project from the Pedal Princess. that I found over at Cyclelicious.

How to make a Valentine out of Bicycle Chain - More cool how to projects
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/valentine-bike-chain-pendant/</link>
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		<title>Heavy Pedal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For good reason, Heavy Pedal's wares have been making the rounds on the bike blog circuit.  They've got some really cool t-shirts and free downloads available to all. The site itself is really well designed, I love the logo and the ashphalt background. Most definitely the work of an accomplished designer. Well done. Heavy Pedal. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/heavy-pedal/</link>
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		<title>Want to drink and pedal? The Wisecracker makes your dreams come true.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Found this one via a Bikesnobnyc tweet last night. It's made by Ahrens bicycles who also make some pretty sweet looking frames.
Mountain            biking and beer go together hand-in-hand. The WiseCracker bottle opener            is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/want-to-drink-and-pedal-the-wisecracker-makes-your-dreams-come-true/</link>
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		<title>2010 Thought You Knew Us Calendar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 

The TyK Project was created to address modern day stereotypes of women. Frustrated with being pegged as either mechanically savvy but asexual, or cute but inept with their bikes, these PinUps showcase the dual nature that women cyclists embody.


The Ladies of TyK are everyday cyclists. They are not models. These women ride the streets [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/2010-though-you-knew-us-calendar/</link>
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		<title>Death Spray Custom handlebars (not wrap)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Death Spray Custom partnered with Cinelli to create these featherlight carbon handlebars. No vinyl wrap or stickers. 
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/death-spray-custom-handlebars-not-wrap/</link>
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		<title>WOOLPOWER: HIGH PERFORMANCE GARMENTS FROM SWEDEN.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From time to time I feel compelled to recommend a product to my readers. Today is such a day. I'm here to tell you that WOOLPOWER is heaven sent.
After being blasted by over 2 feet of snow this weekend, I finally found myself with the opportunity to break out a mid-layer garmet I have been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/woolpower-high-performance-thermal-undergarments-from-sweden/</link>
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		<title>The UCI Bans Ritte Racing&#8217;s Bosberg</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oh man, have I mentioned how much of a fan I've become of Ritte Racing. These videos are great.

Once your done with that video. Check out the behind the scenes footage from their recent shoot.


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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/the-uci-bans-ritte-racings-bosberg/</link>
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		<title>Revolution Cycles Snowmageddon 2010 Photo Contest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From Revolution Cycles
Due to the overwhelming success of the Snowpocalypse of 2009 contest, we’re bringing in another 2 feet of snow and giving you another chance to participate! We’ll deliver the snow (approximately 16-24 inches of the white fluffy stuff), and all you have to do is venture outside and snap some photos of bikes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/revolution-cycles-snowmageddon-2010-photo-contest/</link>
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		<title>More fun from Ritte Racing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I've become quite of fan of Ritte Racing. In fact, I have a hunch that you'll likely spot me in one of their kits later this year. Now, if I could only drum up the loot in order to score one of their beautiful Bosbergs.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/more-fun-from-ritte-racing/</link>
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		<title>eBay + beer + iphone = ramen noodles until my next paycheck</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is one thing I should have figured out about myself by now...and that's to not track ebay auctions while I have a beer in my hand. The lethal combination has wobbled my finances on several occasions. A carefree $500 here and $900 there, never feel as fun in the morning. In defense of myself, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/ebay-beer-iphone-ramen-noodles-until-my-next-paycheck/</link>
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		<title>Snotcycle 2010 photos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As part of my daily cycling fix, I stopped over at District Cycling today. While there I came across a recap of the 2010 Snotcycle race held in Leesburg, MD. What made this event special was the sudden and heavy snow that led to a beautiful and brutal event. Thankfully for all of us, Bruce [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/snotcycle-2010-photos/</link>
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		<title>Yakkay Bicycle Helmet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These new entries into the helmet community from Yakkay are undoubtedly inspired by equestrian helmets. I could definitely definitely definitely see these catching on with the lasses. Or if you're a Polo playing bicycle riding lad.
From their website: The main function of your bicycle helmet is to protect your head. But that doesn't mean you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/yakkay-bicycle-helmet/</link>
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		<title>A Beautiful Klunker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Came across this one in the gallery section over at Rat Rod Bikes today. It's a gorgeous ride. Also, it's worth checking out the trailer for the Klunkerz movie which documents the origin of mountain bike racing.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/beautiful-klunker/</link>
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		<title>Juice Lubes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have no first hand knowledge of these products, but I was drawn to their packaging and website. Judging from the reviews the products work as well.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/juice-lubes/</link>
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		<title>Nicholi Rogatkin: The Future</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow, wow, wow. I just happened to be flipping the channels tonight and caught a rebroadcast of Nike 6.0's BMX competition held in Huntington Beach. Competing in the event was this little kid who was tearing up the park. I was so blown away that I peeled myself off the coach just to dig a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/nicholi-rogatkin-the-future/</link>
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		<title>DIY SPD Cleated Sneakers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of those guys who loves the feel of being clipped in but hate sounding like a tap dancer whenever you walk around on hard surfaces..then you really need to look into this clever DIY project from DJ CATNAP. Check it out here.  
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/diy-spd-cleated-sneakers/</link>
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		<title>I Love My Bike Book (website)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you following the exploits of Matt and Brittain, I received news today that the site detailing their project is up and running.
Hi everyone,
Well the west coast tour is over and we are pleased to say it was a success!! It was great meeting everyone and seeing all the beautiful cities.  We will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/i-love-my-bike-book-website/</link>
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		<title>Tweed Ride</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Apparently word of San Diego's Tweed Ride has reached Portland. If there is one thing that Portland does well....it's bicycles. I expect a huge turnout for this event and am anxious to see the photos. Head here for more information.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/tweed-ride/</link>
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		<title>Cycling Jerseys that make a statement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new jersey?  Consider one that may keep you safe. Available here.






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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/02/cycling-jerseys-that-make-a-statement/</link>
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		<title>A keyhanger for bike lovers (DIY project)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Loren, the head honcho over at Walkietalkietees passed this one along today. Found on Freshbump is this clever recycling idea: a key hanger for every bike lover. By using the inner tube of your average bike tire, with additional valves, you can create an cheap and interesting hanger up your keys. Perfect for any sort [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/a-keyhanger-for-bike-lovers-diy-project/</link>
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		<title>A perk of working at the Discovery Channel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Like any other job, sometimes my gig bites it. But, when I look around my cubicle and see these posters...I'm reminded that sometimes this job has its rewards. I've got a set at work, a set at home....and a few extras in a drawer.  These incredible posters were created by Travis Coburn. Not surprisingly, replacing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/a-perk-of-working-at-the-discovery-channel/</link>
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		<title>Bicycle houseware</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Was your attempt to hang your beloved bicycle on the living room wall "in the name of art" thwarted? How about placing your beautiful Hutch BMX helmet on the mantle? Veto'd again? If so, I feel your pain.
Good news, if you're a guy looking to sneak some bicycles into your homes' decor without ruffling your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/bicycle-houseware/</link>
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		<title>How bad do you want a Titus?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It's not often that I find something cool and bicycle related on Adsoftheworld. Today, however, was one of those days. Check out this crazy ad campaign cooked up by TDA Advertising &#38; Design and Titus. If you're willing to legally change your name, get married in Titus jerseys or get a tattoo of a Titus [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/how-bad-do-you-want-a-titus/</link>
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		<title>Does cycling lower your IQ?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out what Adam over at District Cycling has to say about this troubling topic.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/does-cycling-lower-your-iq/</link>
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		<title>Winners of the Copenhagen Bike Share Competition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out these interesting and innovated bicycles that have won Copenhagen's Bike Share competition.
The first is called the OPEN BIKE, from LOTS DESIGN, KOUCKY &#38; PARTNERS, GREEN IDEA FACTORY. Download the pdf of this winning design.

The other first prize winner (not sure how they can have 2 first prizes) is called the MYLOOP by THOMAS [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/winners-of-the-copenhagen-bike-share-competition/</link>
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		<title>Chrome Ivan rolltop bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently got an email from a friend and fellow biker telling me about how a recent purchase...."I got the Ivan backback from Chrome with some Xmas gift cards... love it. I was a big fan of their shoulder bags, and I think I'm an even bigger fan of this roll-top."   Thanks Tyler.
With that, I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/chrome-ivan-rolltop-bag/</link>
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		<title>Haiti Race in NYC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I won't be making the trek to NYC this weekend, but if you're in the city...this is an event worth getting behind. Details are on the flyer.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/haiti-race-in-nyc/</link>
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		<title>Cool Poster</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a designer I love coming across cool bicycle related artwork.  Today I was lucky enough to come across this, which is available here.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/cool-poster/</link>
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		<title>People love $1 stickers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was checking out Pedal Consumption today and noticed that they had recently printed a run of stickers of their logo. The $1 price tag clearly proved to be irresistable. The stickers are already sold out. Not sure I have the following quite yet to warrant such a high price tag. Perhaps free would be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/people-love-1-stickers/</link>
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		<title>Registration for the Leadville 100 is closing soon</title>
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Because I desperately want to get into this event, I find it hard to write this post. But, I would be doing all of you a great disservice if I didn't mention that the online registration for the lottery to get into the Leadville 100 is rapidly closing. That's right, you have to enter and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/registration-for-the-leadville-100-is-closing-soon/</link>
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		<title>EMS Deluge Jacket review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Growing up in New England as the son of a tireless hiker I spent a great deal of time shopping at Eastern Mountain Sports. I don't think my father ever let us pass one without entering to see the latest and greatest. Because of this, I have a life long affinity with the EMS brand. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/ems-deluge-jacket-review/</link>
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		<title>Snotcycle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
If you're feeling fit (I'm not) and your live in the Mid Atlantic region you may want to check out second annual Snotcycle Moutain bike race taking place in Leesburg, VA on January 31st. The race is sponsored by Plum Grove Cyclery.
This is a "weather be damned" rain, sleet, the nastier the better, race. 

We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/snotcycle/</link>
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		<title>Pretty in Pink</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm posting this simply because I love how the bike was photographed.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/pretty-in-pink/</link>
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		<title>Spoke Count: An art exhibit at the Chorus Gallery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spoke Count is a collaborative installation featuring 100+ small works about bikes by various artists. It is estimated that there currently exist over one billion bicycles in the world- this show will attempt to visualize this (growing) mass of our favorite revolutionary transport.
Unfortunately the entry window has been closed and there are no details as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/spoke-count-an-art-exhibit-at-the-chorus-gallery/</link>
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		<title>RITTE VAN VLAANDEREN: Serious racers who don&#8217;t take themselves so seriously.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chances are you'll never see this team pulling the peloton up the French Alps, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth mentioning. Their story is really entertaining and it would appear I'd be a perfect candidate for their team. Makes me wish I was still living in SoCal. But, guys....if you're looking for a DC [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/ritte-van-vlaanderen-serious-racers-who-dont-take-themselves-so-seriously/</link>
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		<title>Feetbelts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now I don't think these can hold a candle to the tried and true Hold Fast's pedal straps. But, I could be wrong. What I do know however, is that because the name Feetbelts is so clever I'm giving them some love.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/feetbelts/</link>
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		<title>Riding in Anchorage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although I didn't get a chance to ride myself while out there, I left the city of Anchorage very impressed with their biking community. Despite the extreme cold and snow and ice covered roads the riders were out. The most shocking thing to me was their attire. Unlike myself and my wimpy mid-atlantic brethren, the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/riding-in-anchorage/</link>
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		<title>Alaskafied 1903 Felt Bicycle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I stumbled across this modified 1903 from Felt while in Anchorage.




The 1903 features:





Cruiselite Rust-Free Aluminum Hydroform Frame
Springer Fork &#38; 1-1/8” Oversized Threaded Headset
Aluminum Adjustable Quill Stem
Super-Wide Felt 50mm Aluminum Rims
Heavy Duty 12g Stainless Spokes
1-Speed Shimano Coaster Brake Hub
Felt Oversized Aluminum Double 5-Star Front Hub
26 x 2.125 Antique White Quick Brick Tires Front &#38; Rear
Front &#38; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/alaskafied-1903-felt-bicycle/</link>
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		<title>1979 Victor Vincente of America “Topanga”</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I found this over at Velo Cult. If you haven't checked out that blog, you should. They do a great job of there. Some of the photographs are simply breathtaking. Definitely makes me want to elevate my game a bit.
Seeing this bike reminds me of something I used to do as a kids. I'd take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/1979-victor-vincente-of-america-%e2%80%9ctopanga%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Highfalutin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm getting fancy schmancy over here. I recently finished mocking up my business cards. Why do I need business cards you ask? The answer is, I don't.  They'll likely end in a fish bowl at nearby restaurant in hopes of scoring me a years worth of pizza or something.  None the less, I enjoyed designing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/im-highfalutin/</link>
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		<title>San Diego&#8217;s Tweed Ride</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I found this over at Velo Cult. I'm not sure where these fine chaps and lasses were able to score all of this tweed, but it sure looks like fun.Trust me, I'm just scratching the surface on photographs here. Check out there rest on the Velo Cult blog.  I wonder what other themed bike events [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/san-diegos-tweed-ride/</link>
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		<title>Handlebar Tattoo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After a week away, I've been blown away by how much material I've missed on the blogs I read. Today, I've finally started to work my way through them. I started, of course, with the Bike Snob NYC. I found this gem there.
Now, I'm not one to condem tattoos...I have one myself, but this one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/handlebar-tattoo/</link>
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		<title>Bike friendly city</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For all of you unbalanced schleps, myself included, who haven't mastered the 'look at me, I'm way cooler than you' balance technique you're in luck. That is of course if you live in Copenhagen. The officials in that city sure do love their bikers. Check out these hand and footrails. The footrest reads “Hi, cyclist! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/bike-friendly-city/</link>
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		<title>2010 Garmin Cycling Kit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don't know what's happening. Is there some sort of 'craptastic' design movement I'm not aware of? By all measures, the Radioshack jersey which I feel fell seriously short of the mark looks magnificent in comparision to team Garmin. Ok...maybe that's a bit too far. The Radioshack kit isn't more magnificent than anything.
I will say [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/2010-garmin-cycling-kit/</link>
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		<title>The Tool Kit: an essential purchase</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jeff Spicoli once said, "Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it."  Now, I'm not sure if Spicoli had the right set of tools to repairs Jeffersons' sweet TA, but he was onto something there.  With the right set of tools any [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/the-tool-kit-an-essential-purchase/</link>
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		<title>The Ellsworth Flight makes its debut</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I woke up this morning to find it  54º and sunny outside. That's a far cry from what we had been having here in MD/VA/DC. It also happened to coincide with me finally (3 weeks of waiting) getting my order in from my local bike shop. With my Ellsworth Flight finally road worthy it was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/the-ellsworth-flight-makes-its-debut/</link>
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		<title>Reporting from Dutch Harbor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since arriving on the 9th I've seen rain, snow, sleet, and driving wind.s I've seen gorgeous mountains, frolicking sea lions, and an astonishing amount of bald eagles. I've also seen a ton of crab pots, captains, crew members, boats, and the bar at the Grand Aelutian (nothing else to do here).
But, I'm sad to report [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/reporting-from-dutch-harbor/</link>
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		<title>Martina Jančíková: My vote for the hottest female biker.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As part of my quest to bring you the latest and greatest in the biking world, I make Chicks and Bikes a daily stop. It's hard work, but I begrudgingly do it. Yesterday I found a photo of a very talented looking rider. Sadly, there was no name attached to the photo. But in this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/martina-jancikova-my-vote-for-the-hottest-female-biker/</link>
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		<title>Fixie Crew coasting along</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now I don't like to bash other cyclist out there. If you're out there and pedaling then you're alright with me. But, I have to say, this recent collaboration from Specialized Bicycles, Whole Foods NE, Capo Forma, and with the promotional support of Bike New York and Bicycling Magazine is a joke. I mean...come on!  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/fixie-crew-coasting-along/</link>
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		<title>I Love My Bike book</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This looks promising. I was already planning to attend North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Richmond next month. This is just added incentive. I'm going to check in on this one. To find out more, email them at ilovemybikebook@gmail.com

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/i-love-my-bike-book/</link>
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		<title>Off to the market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night my brother sent me an image of this crazy shopping cart contraption. It got me curious, so I checked out the url on the photo. Thereifixedit.com turns out to be a pretty interesting site. It's a museum to Crapsmanship. It also has a handful of  interesting bike photos.
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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/off-to-the-market/</link>
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		<title>Removing paint from an old bike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This weekend I plan to begin a build I've been seriously dragging my heels on. The first step on turning my bizarre Fuji into a single speed cyclocross beater-iffic bike will be to remove the Marlboro red paint. After speaking to a friend who also restores bikes, I'm going to give his method of using [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/removing-paint-from-an-old-bike/</link>
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		<title>Woodgrain Bags from ReLoad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was checking out the goods at ReLoad this morning and came across this sweet collection of Woodgrained messenger bags. Not sure if it's the fact that arguably my fondest memories as a kid are of me spending time in my dad's workshop building furniture...but whatever the reason,  I'm a sucker for anything wood grained. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/woodgrain-bags-from-reload/</link>
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		<title>1985 Profile Champ Pro XL</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After seeing the Roaring 29'er from Peirera I decided to head down memory lane and dig up some photos of the Profile Champ Pro. Man was it worth it.
Profile's Champ Pro never quite caught on with the same fervor that their cranks did. Because of that, even on BMXmuseum which is the end all be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/1985-profile-champ-pro-xl/</link>
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		<title>Roaring 29&#8242;er from Pereira Cycles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This machine was built by Pereira Cycles out of New Jersey Portland, OR. This is what they have to say about it. You can also check in on Tony's blog here.
"Winner of the "Best Off-Road Bicycle" award at the 2007 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Inspired by the 1923 Elgin cruiser displayed on my mantel. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/roaring-29er-from-pereiracycles/</link>
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		<title>Van Dessel &#8220;The Country Road Bob&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Came across the magnificent Van Dessel outfit out of based out of New Jersey while using my tried and true 'click and wonder' technique on the web. I immediately fell in love with the Country Road Bob bike. The set up precisely what I had in mind for the Fuji I've yet to get started [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/van-dessel-the-country-road-bob/</link>
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		<title>Build your own Bamboo bike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love getting content for this blog from friends and readers. This morning I woke up and my friend Molly who runs this blog had sent along this. Now I've seen plenty of Bamboo bikes before. But, I had never been aware that you could take a class and learn to make them. That could [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2010/01/build-your-own-bamboo-bike/</link>
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		<title>10 Tips for biking in the snow by Jill Homer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a direct lift from a 2007 NPR article found here. It may be old, but it's still usefull information.
The article was written by Jill Homer who is a newspaper journalist and cyclist in Juneau, Alaska. Her self proclaimed specialty is riding in horrible conditions - really, the worse the better. I like that. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2009/12/10-tips-for-biking-in-the-snow-by-jill-homer/</link>
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		<title>Alaska bound</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From time to time my job sends me off to some pretty cool destinations. Yesterday I booked a flight to Alaska for an upcoming Deadliest Catch project. I've never been to Alaska so I'm stoked. Now, because I'll be puddle jumping out to Dutch Harbor I will certainly be leaving my bike behind. But, it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2009/12/alaska-bound/</link>
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		<title>SpeedVagen &#8211; Built in house, by hand, the Vanilla Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow...wow....wow.  I come across a lot of bikes each and every day that are fantastic. I reckon it's inevitable when you log a couple of hours each day looking for them. But, it isn't very often that I'm blown away by one.  Today, I'm blown away by Vanilla Workshop and their racing machines called SPEEDVAGEN.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2009/12/speedvagen-built-in-house-by-hand-the-vanilla-workshop/</link>
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		<title>Vanilla Bicycles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Judging from the looks of these beauties, these bikes are anything but plain vanilla. Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. Check them out here.


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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2009/12/vanilla-bicycles/</link>
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		<title>Graffiti to love</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Came across this one today. I love when graffiti becomes more than just a mindless tag. This was created by the artist Blu.  I wonder if it's available as wallpaper.

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		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2009/12/graffiti-to-love/</link>
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		<title>Heaven from above</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the spots I stopped in on while I was back in Boston was a place called Sel De La Terre on Boylston St. It's attached to the incredibly over priced french restaurant called L'Espalier that once took $270 from me for a dinner for two while I attempted to impress a girl.  Sel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://the-pedal-pusher.com/2009/12/heaven-from-above/</link>
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