Cyclocross Alive and Kicking Despite Economy
The Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour already appears to be headed toward record-busting attendance numbers for the 2010 season. Despite a nationwide trend of competitors waiting later to preregister, promoters for September’s two-day Kings Cross CX Weekend and October’s three-day Cincinnati UCI Festival report that pre-registration statistics for their events continue to show a 100% increase in entries over the same …
Harbin Park Cyclocross Pre-registration up 100%!
With just over six weeks to go until the Cincinnati UCI3 cyclocross weekend, pre-registration numbers are holding steady at 100% improvement over 2009. The biggest hikes are with the women’s 3/4 categories, which are up over 200%. Are the women’s fields going to trend higher all fall cx season? We’re excited to find out. On a related matter, the Katie …
Bicycle Commuter Tax Provision: Frequently Asked Questions
Background On January 1, 2009, the qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement was added to the list of qualified transportation fringe benefits covered in section 132 (f) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Bicycle Commuter Act was in front of Congress for seven years, and finally passed as an inclusion to the larger Renewable Energy Tax Credit legislation in 2008. The …
Madeira Summer Sidewalk SALE July 29th – 31st
Just around the bend is the 3-day summer sidewalk sale in Madeira, July 29th – 31st, sponsored by the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. Thursday July 29 10am – 7pm Friday July 30 10am – 7pm Saturday 10am – 5pm BioWheels will have a number of discounts on merchandise and service running during those 3 days. Among them: all bikes in …
2010 Cincinnati UCI3 CycloCross Festival Pre-registration open!
Ranked as one of the top ten cyclocross racing weekends in the United States, the Cincinnati UCI3 weekend festival has managed to blend in an increasingly significant pro/elite series of battles without losing the homey grassroots fun for the amateurs. Pre-registration for the event began on July 15, and so far registration is up 50% in the early goings! If …
BioWheels // Cincinnati // 2010 Park Tool School in session
This is the 15th year in a row for the BioWheels // Cincinnati // Self-Sufficient Cyclist Maintenance Series! We’re taking reservations for our August sessions now! Class sizes are limited to 8 per class, and sign-ups and payment are taken in advance. Call 513.861.2453 (BIKE), or stop in to pay in person. Park Tool School 101 // Tuesday August 3 …
CORA Dirty Divas Mountain Bike Clinic for Women
The 2010 CORA Dirty Divas Mountain Bike Clinic is Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Harbin Park, 8 am – 3 pm. Join us for a day of fun and fitness at our annual mountain bike instructional clinic for women. All riders from first-timers to advanced are welcome, and all fitness levels. Whether you’ve never ridden on a mountain bike trail, …
Howe, Buerkle Win Madeira Centennial Criterium
by Geraint Perry for Podium Insight: It wasn’t billed as a twilight race but the Madeira Centennial Criterium finished in almost complete darkness with Issac Howe (Mountain Khakis) appearing out of the night to take an impressive sprint victory! The nations crit riders have been split this weekend between the Tour of Americas Dairyland, Manhattan Beach Grand Prix and this …
Madeira Centennial Criterium // June 25th
The Madeira Centennial Race Committee is pleased to announce the first-ever bike race held in the heart of Madeira: The Madeira Centennial Criterium, Friday, June 25th 2010. All categories of criterium racers will be competing from 5pm – 9:30pm. Complete with music, food, beer tent, and kids events. Pro cyclists will battle for the $5500 cash purse. Fun for all! …
Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance May Newsletter
May is Bike Month, and PayDirt month for CORA. Lots of trailbuilding/maintenance opportunities throughout greater Cincinnati. Click on the CORA logo above for the latest newsletter. If you’re interested in receiving the monthly newsletters, go ahead and subscribe at the bottom of the page.
