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How Hard Core Are You?

With the temperatures around 20 degrees colder than the norm in North Carolina my motivation is lacking for the daily commute to and from the bike shop. In my mind I keep repeating, “Practice what you preach” and that is the one thing getting me on to a bike most days. I’m sure I could…

Nitto Campee Racks

The name Nitto, is a staple name through out the bicycle industry.   Even within bicycle shops it holds a name that means two things, high cost but durable and long lasting.   Even within the shop I manage when I bring in Nitto handlebars or racks the mechanics are left drooling as they are normally working…

Winter Cycling

I must admit I don’t have to deal with extreme winter cycling conditions all too often. There are some advantages to living in the desert, after all. However, I am endlessly impressed by those who do ride all winter through the snow, freezing temperatures, and other runny-nose-inducing weather conditions. Hence, I have decided to write…

Open Forum : Your Top Product of 2009

Keeping on topic of Bike Commuting products, I would like to know what your top products of 2009 were and why.   It could be that jazzy front basket you put on the front of your bike or a new pair of cycling pants. Let us know!

New Faces For a Great Start to 2010

We have some new faces here at the Campfire Cycling, maybe they’re not new in a time on the earth sense, well except one, but there new to us. The great thing about a growing business is the amazing new people that we get to bring on board that continue to enhancing our little shop….

2010 Redline Conquest Pro Recall

The CPSC and Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) are recalling the 2010 Redline Conquest Pro bicycles and frame sets. The bicycle’s fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. If you have this bike, you should stop riding it…

New City Racks in New York City

The Department of Transportation chose locations near transit hubs like park and rides, in areas chosen by DOT’s CityRacks team, or based on recommendations from residents. Of those racks, there are 59 single steel pipe loops at a cost of $255 each, with room to park two or three bikes, and 53 double pipe loops,…

Portland's New 20 Year Bike Plan

There is a new bike plan for Portland, this plan has many layers, with a completion date of 2030, seems to have many hopes for gaining momentum. “Yesterday the Bureau of Transportation released the final version of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. This version reflects many changes – some large, some small – to…

Photo of the Week

In attempt to capture whatever the moment is in commuting across the US, I hope to pick one photo a week that has been added to our Flickr group.   This week is from Manhattan, NY and the Flickr user protographer23. As I am currently sitting in the Madison, WI airport looking at about a foot…

Bike Salvage and Recycling Organizations

The holiday season has passed, and many of us were fortunate enough to be inundated with great bicycle related gifts. However, it is important to remember that many people are not so fortunate. So in the spirit of the holiday season, which may have passed (though the sentiments arguably never should) and new year resolutions,…