Brad Sohner, Author at Bikerumor

PeopleForBikes.org Looking For 1 Million Signatures

The national advocacy group Bikes Belong recently launched their Ã¢â‚¬Å“People For BikesÃ¢â‚¬Â initiative at the National Bike Summit in Washington D.C, and the movement has…

Written by Brad Sohner March 24, 2010

Magnetic Bike Light Powered By Motion, No Batteries Required

Self powered bicycle lights are nothing new. The traditional dynamo light has been around for years, but faced one major problem that a new product…

Written by Brad Sohner March 22, 2010

Cell Phone Ban For Cyclists?

A California state senator is proposing a statewide bill that would include cyclists in California’s cell phone ban already in effect for motorists. State Senator…

Written by Brad Sohner March 22, 2010

Cannondale ONBike Commuter To Move From Concept To Production

Cannondale made waves in the cycling world several years ago when it began working on the Jackknife conceptÃ‚Â bike, a sleek looking urban commuter that…

Written by Brad Sohner March 20, 2010

New Study Shows Florida Deadliest State For Cyclists

In 2008, 716 bicyclists were killed in crashes with cars, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A shocking 17% of those deaths (125…

Written by Brad Sohner March 17, 2010

Google Maps Now Offers Directions For Cyclists

As the National Bicycle Summit gets underway in Washington DC this week, Google announced an addition to its Google Maps service, launching an option to…

Written by Brad Sohner March 10, 2010

Universal Sports Announces 2010 Cycling TV Schedule, Coverage Starts Wednesday

Mark your calendars; NBC’s Universal Sports channel confirmed it will be carrying coverage of some of the major road races this season, starting with Tirreno-Adriatico…

Written by Brad Sohner March 09, 2010

Bertelli “Custom” Bikes Built From Collection Of Cool Parts

New York City based Bertelli bikes is taking the fixie trend to new heights with a unique line of hand assembled bikes built up from…

Written by Brad Sohner March 09, 2010

LAPD Promises Better Protection For Cyclists

L.A.Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s top cop, Police Chief Charlie Beck, told a group of cycling advocates at a transportation committee meeting this week that help is on the…

Written by Brad Sohner March 09, 2010

New Currie Electric Bike Adjusts Power With Cadence

Electric bikes are all the rage these days, and one company says they are bringing a bike to the market like no other ebike out…

Written by Brad Sohner March 09, 2010

Transcontinental Canadian Fundraising Ride Set For September

This fall, a group of 43 riders will take place in the transcontinental Sears National Kids Cancer Ride across Canada, starting in Vancouver and ending…

Written by Brad Sohner March 09, 2010

Boom Takes Paris-Nice Prologue, Leipheimer Third

Paris-Nice is closely watched as an important early season goal for many riders, and SundayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s opening prologue brought all the heavy hitters out. 2008 World…

Written by Brad Sohner March 08, 2010

Bos Wins Final Stage, Rabon Takes GC At Murcia

As Frantisek Rabon (HTC-Columbia) finished in the pack on the fifth and final day of the Vuelta a Murcia to hold onto the yellow jersey,…

Written by Brad Sohner March 08, 2010

Black Market Taking Preorders For New Kits

The edgy cycling blog All Hail The Black Market has finalized details on the AHTBM cycling kits, and is now taking orders for their gear…

Written by Brad Sohner March 07, 2010

New “Release One” Bikes From Sexy Bicycles

Perth, Australia based Sexy Bicycles is preparing for the launch of their all new line of fixed gear and single speed boutique bikes, trying to…

Written by Brad Sohner March 07, 2010

Impressive TT Performance Moves Rabon Into Yellow At Murcia

The decisive individual time trial on day four of the Tour of Murcia saw an impressive upset as Czech rider Frantisek Rabon (HTC-Columbia), beat out…

Written by Brad Sohner March 07, 2010

Hunter Leaves Murcia, Roberts Gets Stage Win

Day three of the Tour of Murcia finally gave climbers a chance to shine, with a yellow jersey on the line after race leader and…

Written by Brad Sohner March 05, 2010

Remind Drivers To “Share The Damn Road”

Phil Gaimon, a professional cyclists with the Kenda Pro Cycling p/b Geargrinder cycling team, is tired of being treated poorly by motorists while out riding,…

Written by Brad Sohner March 05, 2010

Hunter Doubles Up At Murcia

The results for Day 2 of the Tour of Murcia looked eerily similar to the first stage, with the podium panning out exactly as it…

Written by Brad Sohner March 04, 2010

BMC Team Kits Now Available To Public

As pro road teams started revealing their team kits prior to training camps this year, BMC got a lot of attention for their 2010 gear,…

Written by Brad Sohner March 04, 2010

Hunter Takes Win, Armstrong Returns To Euro Racing At Murcia

Garmin-Transitions rider Robbie Hunter took the first stage of the Tour of Murcia in Spain today, in a sprint finish edging out Graeme Brown (Rabobank)…

Written by Brad Sohner March 03, 2010

Registration Now Open For Trek 100

The 21st annual Trek 100 Ride For Hope, a fundraiser to support critical pediatric cancer and related blood disorder research,Ã‚Â is set for Saturday, June…

Written by Brad Sohner March 03, 2010

Sneak Peak Of New Rock Racing Frames

Rock is not dead. While the Rock Racing Pro Cycling Team may have hit some snags in their season prep, the Rock Racing brand seems…

Written by Brad Sohner March 02, 2010

Ritchey Updates WCS Line With New Curve Road Bars

Ritchey announced an update of their World Championship Series component family today with the launch of their new WCS alloy and carbon Curve bars. Building…

Written by Brad Sohner March 02, 2010

Simple, Effective Bike Rack For Pickup Trucks From Pipeline

A good bike rack is critical, and sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. For pickup trucks, we found these Pipeline Racks. The company produces…