by Montague Bikes | Jul 25, 2011 | Bike Racing, Events, Travel |
The Tour de France, which began on Saturday, July 2, finished yesterday, Sunday July 24. Cadel Evans of BMC became the first Australian to win the Tour in the race’s 108-year history, and the second oldest (at age 34) in the post-war era. Evans finished the tour with...
by Montague Bikes | Jul 18, 2011 | Activism, Adventure, Bike Racing, Commute, Environment, General, Lifestyle |
Sure it’s convenient to be able to take your Montague folding bike on a plane, but what if you could get there faster by riding alone? The Amazing Race Is riding a bike faster than flying? This past weekend, with I-405 closed for construction for 10 miles between...
by Montague Bikes | Jul 13, 2011 | Adventure, General |
If you’re heading to the beach or the campsite this summer and looking for a good read, or even if you’re just hanging out at the house on a rainy day, you should definitely check out The Bicycle in Wartime: An Illustrated History by Jim Fitzpatrick. While The Bicycle...
by Montague Bikes | Jul 11, 2011 | Bike Racing, Commute, Events, General, Lifestyle, Recreation |
The crash in yesterday’s Tour de France stage illustrates the importance of maintaining a safe passing distance. On a narrow road approximately 22 miles from the finish, 2 riders were taken down by a French media car. As the car attempted to squeeze between the lead...
by Montague Bikes | Jul 7, 2011 | General, Lifestyle |
When purchasing a bicycle, one consideration to keep in mind is how much it weighs. The weight of a bicycle helps determine how fast you can accelerate, how easy it is to ride uphill, and how the bike handles. But weight is especially pertinent when buying a folding...
