http://www.bicyclenewswire.com Bicycle Industry News en-us Copyright 2005 Bicycle Newswire. http://www.bicyclenewswire.com/rss/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:51 PST http://209.200.103.246/img/header1rss.gif http://www.bicyclenewswire.com Many of California's finest custom bicycle frame builders will converge on San Diego April 3-5, 2009 for the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show. The event, which will take place at San Diego's Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, will highlight the amazing skill level of California's custom bike frame builders, both full-time professionals and part-time hobbyists. Admission is $10 per day (or $18 for the entire three days), and for frame builders, a 10' x 10' booth space can be secured for only $450. The price for a bicycle trade booth will be slightly higher. In addition to the expo, the event will include seminars for custom frame builders on advanced craftsmanship and design, a get-acquainted dinner party on Friday night, and an after-hours get-together at the workshop of world-renown frame painter Joe Bell. 'California is home to some of the finest custom frame builders in the world,' says Brian Baylis, a custom frame builder himself and the Publicity Chairman of the non-profit San Diego Custom Bicycle Show, Inc. 'The show will be an opportunity for frame builders to learn more about their craft and also a chance for consumers to meet the frame builders and even order a custom made frame.' The three-day show schedule reserves Friday, April 3rd for frame builders only with seminars, booth set-up and dinner. On Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5, the show will open to general public. <B>About the San Diego Custom Bicycle Show</B><br> The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show is a bi-annual event and will rotate with a custom frame builder's show in Northern California in 2010. For more details on the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show got to <a href='http://www.SanDiegoCustomBicycleShow.com' target='_blank'>www.SanDiegoCustomBicycleShow.com</a>. http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=221&id=778 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=221&id=778 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST <B>Raise Cash for Trails While You Train</B><br> If you love trails, love what IMBA does, and have always wanted to do more to help us in the mission to create, preserve and enhance great riding -- here's your chance. <a href='http://go.imba.com/site/PageServer?pagename=TeamIMBA_homepage&JServSessionIdr011=3xw7yiiv73.app8b' target='_blank'>Team IMBA</a> gives riders the opportunity to train for and compete in any mountain biking event, including the world-famous 24 Hours of Moab. You'll benefit from professional training advice and build connections with other riders, all while showing your support for IMBA's local and national trailbuilding efforts. <B>FATRAC Awarded $10k REI Grant</B><br> REI awarded a Sacramento area club, <a href='http://www.fatrac.org/' target='_blank'>FATRAC</a>, a $10,000 grant in July. The funds will be used to hire a trail expert who will flag a specific route for a new trail planned along the north fork of the American River near Auburn, California. Existing trails are extremely popular for mountain biking, as well as endurance running and horseback riding. Adding 12 new miles will help disperse users and get the public out in some truly spectacular scenery. For further details, contact Jim Haagen-Smit. <B>King Range Trail Ready for Sept. Grand Opening</B><br> The BLM has announced the dedication ceremony for the <a href='http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/kingrange/mountain_bike_trail.html' target='_blank'>Paradise Royale</a> mountain bike trail on Sept. 27. This amazing trail puts the far-northern California coast on the map as a destination for mountain bikers. BLM staff, especially Scott Adams, championed the construction of the mountain bike specific trail, hiring Joey Klein and IMBA's <a href='http://www.imba.com/trailsolutions/index.html' target='_blank'Trails Solutions</a>, and coordinating a ton of construction hours. Contact Bigfoot Bicycle Club president <a href='mailto:TwoWheelinTim@bigfootbicycle.org'>Tim Daniels</a> for details about the trail opening festivities. <B>East Bay Regional Parks Opens Dialogue With Mountain Bikers</B><br> Officials of East Bay Regional Parks Districts recently invited mountain bikers to a meeting of open dialogue discuss growing concerns of the mountain bike community over limited trail opportunities in East Bay Parks. The meeting was well attended by cyclists, members of the <a href='http://www.btceb.org/' target='_blank'Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay</a>, and <a href='http://www.imba.com/contacts/near_you/california.html' target='_blank'>IMBA California</a>. The meeting was called by Park District officials because of their concern over increasingly negative comments by mountain bike bloggers over the perceived lack of responsiveness by Park officials in not meeting the needs of mountain bikers. After hours of passionate dialogue, parties agreed to work together on finding ways to improve bike access in the future. More discussions are planned. <B>Eastern Sierra and San Gabriel Mountains Wilderness Bill Update</B><br> H.R. 6156 Eastern Sierra and San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act allows for some existing mountain bike trails to be excluded from Wilderness, while at the same time including others in the Wilderness boundaries. IMBA California, along with local trail advocates are working with staffs for Congressman McKeon and Senator Boxer in an attempt to maintain trails for mountain bike access. The position of the mountain bike community is that we are strongly in favor of preserving the areas in question, and we favor bike-friendly designations, or boundary adjustments, that allow for our use. For more information contact IMBA California's <a href='mailto:tom@imba.com'>Tom Ward</a>. <B>IMBA State Rep Program Evolves to RLCs</B><br> The IMBA State Rep program will be phased out this fall and replaced by <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/rlc/' target='_blank'>Regional Leadership Councils</a> (RLCs). RLCs will be organized networks of advocates from across a region focused on bringing new faces into the mountain bike advocacy network and building the resources to support paid, professional advocacy in their region. <B>Grant Applications Due by Sept. 1</B><br> Does you club need cash? IMBA is currently taking applications for the <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/volunteer/index.html' target='_blank'>REI Volunteer Stewardship Challenge</a> the <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/usa_cycling_grant_08.html' target='_blank'>IMBA/USAC Trail Tune Up</a> grants and <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/grants/clifbar_grants.html' target='_blank'>IMBA/Clif Bar Trail Preservation Grants</a>. September 1st is the deadline for all three grants, so ACT NOW! <B>Trail Ambassador Position Expands Bike Patrol </B><br> The newest addition to the National Mountain Bike Patrol (NMBP)program, <a href='http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/08_08/08_12_ambassador.html' target='_blank'>Trail Ambassadors</a> work directly in cooperation with a local NMBP group when they are out on the trails, riding and assisting trail users. They are an on-trail presence that enhances all trail users' experiences. Unlike members of the National Mountain Bike Patrol, IMBA Trail Ambassadors are not required to hold formal medical training, such as CPR or First Aid. <B>Updates for Rules of the Trail</B><br> IMBA has been receiving lots of requests lately for clarification on the <a href='http://www.imba.com/about/trail_rules.html' target='_blank'>Rules of the Trail</a>, especially regarding guidelines for yielding and passing. With the proliferation of one-way, bike-only and downhill-specific trails, we've made a few adjustments to the language. The basics remain unchanged: mountain bikers should strive to be responsible, low-impact and friendly trail users. <B>Shimano Powers Science and Research on Mountain Biking</B><br> IMBA enjoys strong corporate support from Shimano, helping us provide <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/science/marion_wimpey_2007.html' target='_blank'>scientifically based resources</a> about the impacts of mountain biking. We believe land managers should base decisions about bike access on current research, which suggests that the impacts of mountain biking are generally equivalent to those of hiking. <B>Take a Kid Mountain Biking on Oct. 4</B><br> IMBA offers support, schwag and publicity for clubs that host Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day events. This year's celebration will be held on Oct. 4, with help from Schwinn, Smartwool, CLIF Organic ZBar and Trips for Kids. California clubs always put on some of the nation's biggest and best events -- we're looking forward to seeing the reports this fall! <B>Mountain Bikers Support Lasting Protection for Public Lands</B><br> Check out our <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/land_protection/imba_wild_bills.html' target='_blank'>updated list</a> of land protection bills that have ben shaped with mountain biking in mind. Through boundry adjustments and <a href='http://www.imba.com/resources/land_protection/toolkit.html' target='_blank'>bike-friendly designations</a>, these bills offer permanent protection for pristine wildlands while providing access to mountain bike trails. <B>Colorado Bike Park Will be Model Facility</B><br> The Valmont Bike Park, in Boulder, CO, is being designed by some of the finest trail builders in the United States to support a vast array of trail networks created for their respective disciplines. Epic single-track for the mountain biker, rhythmic pump tracks for BMX enthusiasts, and cyclocross circuits are planned. Check out the plans, and the Boulder Mountainbike Association's innovative <a href='http://bma-mtb.org/valmontbikepark/index.php' target='_blank'>web pages</a> and fundraising strategies. http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=14&id=779 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=14&id=779 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST An American manufacturer of high-end bicycles has been marketing its products successfully in Lucca, Italy's renowned cycling centre. But what is growing even more popular around the country is the company's business model of selling bicycles online. In partnership with the Fanini Group, Velo Vie Bicycles introduced its lightweight carbon-fiber frames to Italian cycling recently, along with a different customer service model via the Internet that has hit it big in the US. By logging on to <a href='http://www.velovie.it' target='_blank'>www.velovie.it</a>, anyone in the market for a new bicycle can order directly from Arizona-based Velo Vie. Cyclists and enthusiasts accustomed to dealing with their local bike shop are pleased that they can either buy a frame or build up a complete bike through the Velo Vie Web store. The launch of the website coincided with an impressive debut for Velo Vie's top-of-the-line Vitesse 300 SE Team Edition models locally. Velo Vie got immediate attention this year by sponsoring the renowned Italian pro cycling team, Amore & Vita-McDonald's. It has custom-designed a Vitesse 300 frame especially for the team's 2008 race season, aside from providing Amore & Vita-McDonald's riders with other high-performance carbon fiber bicycles. 'Velo Vie has a wide range of products for our team - along with great service,' says team director Cristian Fanini. 'We've had an incredible response to Velo Vie bicycles. The design and quality of Vitesse 300 SE in particular is very appealing.' The concept of www.velovie.it is new to the Italian market, as sales typically are done at shops. However the response has been great because entering the website is just like visiting a local bicycle shop - the usual first destination for services, products and information. 'Like your friendly shop mechanic, our website can be your best source for advice and information on 'bike stuff' and is especially helpful in finding a bicycle that fits both you and your budget,' says Homayoon Farsi, worldwide CEO of Velo Vie. 'We can properly tune up and customize a bicycle's size and features to individual requirements.' And very much like your favorite bike shop, www.velovie.it also sells parts and accessories and is knowledgeable about clubs, riding sites, and upcoming races and events. 'Our out-of-the-box concept has been a success in the US, and now we are introducing it to Europe for the first time via Italy,' adds Farsi. 'We are fortunate to have partners in the country who are well known and reputable in the bicycle industry.' <B>About Velo Vie</B><br> Velo Vie is an Arizona-based company that manufactures and sells high performance and racing bicycles direct online. Founded in 2006, Velo Vie offers highly customizable bicycle frames featuring Velo Vie™ Carbon Axis technology. Velo Vie offers consumers top quality components through its relationships with manufacturers such as Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, Zipp, Fulcrum, Reynolds, Easton, Vision, Profile, Ritchey, FSA, Deda, Rolf, Time, Speedplay and Look. For more information about Velo Vie visit <a href='http://www.velovie.com' target='_blank'>www.velovie.com</a>. Contact info <a href='mailto:press@velovie.com'>press@velovie.com</a> or call 1-877-VELOVIE. Velo Vie and Carbon Axis Technology are trademarks of Velo Vie. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=175&id=780 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=175&id=780 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Have you ever locked up your bike with a conventional U-lock and returned to find your wheels, seat, and handlebars stolen? You can make sure it never happens again. The Pinhead patented locking system secures your individual bike components from tampering with or theft. Unlike a conventional U-lock, which only secures your bike frame, the Pinhead component locking system locks your front wheel, rear wheel, seat, and handlebars to your bicycle frame. Each Pinhead locking component replaces the standard system that your bike is assembled with. Install the locking components, and then forget they're there. Once installed, the lightweight, durable, unobtrusive Pinhead locking fasteners remain on your bicycle when you ride, protecting your components from theft or tampered with. If you do need to remove a component for bike maintenance, a unique locking key lets you easily and quickly remove any component. The Pinhead locking system is priced at roughly 15% of the replacement value of these components. Pinhead not only works from a security perspective, it also gives you piece of mind from a safety perspective. Have you ever been out riding your bike and had a bad crash due to some one playing with the quick release system on your wheels? Or have your quick release skewers worked themselves loose due to poor maintenance and bad design? Many bike riders would have encountered this issue at one time or another. However, in the state of New Jersey, USA, this has become such a problem that recent legislation has been brought in to ban the sale of bikes with quick release wheels. But carrying around a spanner in order to remove your tire in the event have a puncture is just not practical! Pinhead's locking system, provides riders with the certainty that there is going to be no malfunction with their quick release locking system, alongside which riders know that they can easily remove their tires to quickly fix a puncture with the unique locking key. Linda Young, President at Pinhead Components, commented, 'It is encouraging to see Pinhead Locks continue to expand its market share, I am happy to see how we can help with the Safety and Security of cyclist's today. The more people riding there bikes makes for a greener world. I am confident that we will continue to build on these successes throughout 2008.' <B>Attention retailers and all Media:</B><br> Please visit us at Interbike Booth 1656 and Eurobike booth hall B4-stand 205B <B>For Further Information and Images please contact:</B><br> <B>Contacts:</B><br> Jeremy Crook: <a href='mailto:jez@pinheadlocks.co.uk'>jez@pinheadlocks.co.uk</a> Marketing Manager Tel: +44-871-231-9966<br> Linda Young: <a href='mailto:linda@pinheadlocks.com'>linda@pinheadlocks.com</a> Company President Tel: +1-888-880-9080<br> Website: <a href='http://www.pinheadlocks.com' target='_blank'> www.pinheadlocks.com</a> http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=222&id=781 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=222&id=781 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Is there an upside to high gas prices? If you're a bicycle retailer, there can be - particularly in the service department. Bikes Belong has just completed a survey of more than 150 bicycle retailers from nearly 40 states to see if their summer 2008 sales reflect an increase in the use of bicycles for transportation. The majority of retailers who responded said their sales of transportation-related bicycles, accessories, and service have increased in 2008 compared to 2007: <UL> <LI>73% said they are selling more bikes. <LI>84% said they are selling more accessories. <LI>88% said they are selling more service. </UL> Is this increase in sales because of high gas prices? Most retailers who we surveyed think so: <UL> <LI>95% of shops said customers cited high gas prices as a reason for their transportation-related purchases. <LI>80% of retailers said gas prices were helping them sell more bikes for transportation. <LI>86% thought accessory sales were getting a boost. <LI>89% said they were selling more service because of high gas prices. </UL> Many new customers are dusting off old bikes and bringing them in for repair. There appears to be a surge of interest in riding bicycles for short trips, errands, and commuting. These survey results paint a clear picture of bicycling as a simple, affordable transportation solution and reinforces the need to create safe, appealing places to ride. Now is a prime time to encourage people to use bikes for transportation. It's good for the wallet, health, the environment - and it's fun. View the complete survey results at <a href='http://www.bikesbelong.org/node/1033254' target='_blank'> http://www.bikesbelong.org/node/1033254</a>. <B>About Bikes Belong</B><br> Bikes Belong Coalition is the U.S. bicycle industry organization dedicated to putting more people on bicycles more often. Bikes Belong lobbies to increase federal bike funding, awards grants to support innovative bike projects, promotes bicycling and its benefits, and backs crucial national efforts such as Safe Routes to School, Bicycle Friendly Communities, and the National Bike Summit. The affiliated Bikes Belong Foundation focuses on improving bicycle safety and enhancing children's bike programs. http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=20&id=782 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=20&id=782 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST <I>Denver Mayor, with Bikes Belong and Humana, launches Freewheelin bike-sharing initiative<br> Mayor Hickenlooper Leads 100-Cyclist Inaugural Ride</I><br> Bike-sharing officially rolled into Denver today as Mayor John Hickenlooper launched the nation's largest bike-sharing program to date: Freewheelin. Leading 100 cyclists through the streets of Denver, Mayor Hickenlooper celebrated this joint program between Humana (NYSE: HUM) and the nonprofit cycling advocacy group, Bikes Belong. Freewheelin is bringing 1,000 bikes to Denver and to Minneapolis-Saint Paul for the Democratic and Republican conventions, highlighted by free use for all participants. Registration for bikes is available at <a href='http://www.freewheelinwaytogo.com' target='_blank'>www.freewheelinwaytogo.com</a>. 'We hope that as the spotlight shines bright on Denver and Minneapolis-Saint Paul during the next two weeks, we can show bikes as a pathway for healthy bodies, healthy spirits and a healthier planet,' said Jonathan Lord, M.D., Humana's chief innovation officer. Tim Blumenthal, executive director of Bikes Belong, added that 'the time is right to highlight the bicycle as an ideal transportation solution. Nearly 40 percent of all trips Americans make are two miles or less - the perfect length to go by bike. With soaring gas prices, interest in bicycling as a U.S. transportation solution has grown. This is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the convenience of bicycling for short trips.' Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director of the Centers for Disease Control, also spoke highly of the Freewheelin initiative. 'Biking is fun, and this innovative program from Humana and Bikes Belong provides an excellent way for people to exercise, and we all know exercise is critical to protecting one's health. I encourage everyone planning to attend the conventions to strap on a helmet and safely pedal their way to good health during their stay in Denver or Minneapolis-Saint Paul.' Bike-sharing is the international social movement whereby bikes are situated at designated stations throughout cities for individuals to use for a specified amount of time. It is a viable transportation alternative for those who prefer an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and healthy means of traveling, especially for short trips. By providing these bikes to the Democratic and Republican convention cities, Humana and Bikes Belong hope to increase awareness of bicycling in the minds of all involved with the conventions - from the delegates to the media to even the presidential candidates. After its debut in Denver, Freewheelin moves on to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, where Humana and Bikes Belong also will provide 1,000 bikes for free use. In total, Bikes Belong member companies provided more than $500,000 worth of biking equipment to both convention cities. <B>How Freewheelin Works</B><br> Bikes will be available in Denver from Aug. 25-28; and in Minneapolis-Saint Paul for the Republican convention from Sept. 1-4. Participants who register in advance via the Freewheelin Web site - <a href='http://www.freewheelinwaytogo.com' target='_blank'>www.freewheelinwaytogo.com</a> - will be ready to check out a bike from one of the multiple bike stations throughout the convention cities. Online registration and use of the bikes during the conventions is free, with all related costs paid by Humana and Bikes Belong. Bikes will be available beginning at 7 a.m. each day of the conventions, and dont have to be returned to a bike station until 7 p.m. each day. The bikes can be picked up and returned to any station (locations available at the freewheelinwaytogo.com Web site). Those interested in the program, but unable to register online, can also register in person at any Freewheelin station. Greeters will be on site at each bike station to assist with registration and route planning, and safety specialists will be available to answer questions and address concerns. Humana pioneered the bike-sharing program in 2007 in its corporate hometown of Louisville, Ky. The initiative focuses on fun as well as health by encouraging people to get on a bike and ride with friends, just like when they were kids. Twenty-one percent of those riding at Humana were not previously involved in exercise activity. <B>A 'Bike-Partisan' Challenge</B><br> On July 30 in Washington, D.C., Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3), James Oberstar (D-MN-8), Thomas Petri (R-WI-6) and Zach Wamp (R-TN-3) issued a spirited challenge to attendees at the political conventions: join together in the Freewheelin bike-sharing initiative to generate 10,000 rides and bike 25,000 miles at the conventions. With on-bike computers that track mileage and the ability to compute calories burned and carbon reduction for each cyclist, Humana will have metrics available following the conventions to measure participants progress toward the 'bike-partisan' challenge. <B>About Humana</B><br> Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, with approximately 11.5 million medical members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplementary benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals. Over its 47-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio. More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company's Web site at <a href='http://www.humana.com' target='_blank'>www.humana.com</a>, including copies of: - Annual reports to stockholders<br> - Securities and Exchange Commission filings<br> - Most recent investor conference presentations<br> - Quarterly earnings news releases<br> - Replays of most recent earnings release conference calls - Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates and times, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and institutional investors)<br> - Corporate Governance Information <B>About Bikes Belong</B><br> Bikes Belong is the U.S. bicycle industry organization dedicated to putting more people on bicycles more often. Bikes Belong Coalition works to increase federal bike funding, awards grants to support innovative bike projects, promotes bicycling and its benefits, and sponsors key initiatives such as the National Bike Summit. The affiliated Bikes Belong Foundation focuses on improving bicycle safety, enhancing children's bike programs, and making communities friendlier for bicyclists by backing national efforts such as Safe Routes to School and Bicycle Friendly Communities. http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=20&id=783 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=20&id=783 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST <I>Marilyn Price's vision and commitment honored</I><br> Trips for Kid's (TFK) founding director, Marilyn Price, recently received the widely-recognized Jefferson Award for community service for 21 years as the driving force behind the organization. On the local level, the Jefferson Award spotlights ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition or reward. TFK is a non-profit organization that provides mountain bike outings and environmental education for kids who would not otherwise be exposed to such activities. The organization teaches lessons in personal responsibility, achievement and environmental awareness through the simple act of having fun. Through Price's tireless stewardship, TFK has grown from her original idea in 1988 to a 64-chapter international organization which has served tens of thousands of disadvantaged, young people in the inner-cities. Most participate in mountain bikes rides in nearby parks and wild lands, while others learn bike repair and maintenance through earn-a-bike programs. Hundreds of adult volunteers say they receive as much from TFK experiences as the kids do. The San Francisco Chronicle and the local CBS affiliate station KPIX featured stories about Marilyn's initial vision for TFK and her long-term dedication to its expansion and its mission. More information about TFK and its mission can be found at www.tripsforkids.org. More information about the Jefferson Awards, administered by the American Institute for Public Service, a national foundation that honors community service, may be found at its web site <a href='http://www.jeffersonawards.org' target='_blank'>www.jeffersonawards.org</a>. <B>About the Jefferson Awards</B><br> In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service, a 501c3 public foundation, to establish a Nobel Prize for public and community service - The Jefferson Awards. The awards are presented on two levels: national and local. National award recipients represent a 'Who's Who' of outstanding Americans. <B>About Trips for Kids</B><br> Founded in 1988, Trips For Kids is a national 501(c)3 non-profit program that provides the materials, moral support, and inspiration that an individual or group needs to help disadvantaged kids discover the joy of mountain biking. With 60-plus chapters operating in the United States and Canada, Trips For Kids opens the world of cycling to at-risk youth through mountain bike rides and Earn-A-Bike programs. For more information, please visit <a href='http://www.tripsforkids.org' target='_blank'>www.tripsforkids.org</a>. http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=58&id=784 http://209.200.103.246/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showrelease&cid=58&id=784 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST