July is the time of year when the world pays more attention to cycling, the tour starts, the STPs are out riding everywhere, the days…
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Fender Blending Fat and Sugar
It what could be the worst use of pedal power ever, Starbucks has been getting press for their Fender Blender that whips up drinks full…
Old School Racer Girl
We met Elizabeth racing monday nights in Portland. She graduated from college in the 80s, worked for Bill Davidson, got the 2nd Impulse ever made…
Indisputable proof that second-hand smoke kills
The Surgeon General affirmed today what many already knew about smoking. Second-hand smoke kills and there’s no debate. The Surgeon General also testified that smoking…
Carrying the Minicard
I was dismissive of the minicard when it came with my new credit card. Like, “huh, what’s this lame thing.” But then I started carrying…
Photos Update
The Bike Hugger Photostream has been updated with a new album that include recent shots from Portland A John Deere bike Girl in downtown Portland…
Portland Bike Trails
We rode the nearly complete Sweetwater bike trail in Portland on Sunday. We were almost lost until we met a local that showed us the…
No warmers
Yesterday marked the first ride without arm and leg warmers or a vest! Summer arrived with an absolutely beautiful day in Seattle. A breeze kept…
Podium Girls Gone Bad
In what some were calling, “the best transition ever,” the Podium Girls Gone Bad can be seen in this video (QuickTime 200K) dominating the Marymoor…
Ditty Bops Bike Tour
The Ditty Bops are blogging a bicycle tour across America in support of cycling, clean air, and their new album Moon Over the Freeway. The…