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Los Angeles is a city that’s recognized, among other things, for its abundance of cars and near-constant presence of traffic and smog. But now, thanks to a blueprint the L.A. City Council approved on Tuesday, it will, over time, become known as a veritable bicycle haven. The city-approved bicycle ‘master… Read the rest

The person speaking in this video (it’s not clear whether it’s the rider, Darren Berrecloth, or one of his accomplices) likens this ride to backcountry skiing. He says, “You work half the day just to get 20 turns in and those turns are some of the best turns you’ve ever… Read the rest

Two friends and South African Muslims set out nearly a year ago to pedal their way to Mecca in time for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. They passed through twelve countries during their journey, and despite a few minor bumps in the road, they made it with almost three weeks to… Read the rest

Four months ago, Wend editor-at-large Rick Olson began a four-month, 5,000-mile journey by bike. Titled “The Playground Tour,” Rick rode a clockwise circle from one National Park to another–beginning in Rocky Mountain National Park this June, and ending, today, in Telluride, CO.
The purpose of his adventure was to revisit… Read the rest

This beautiful short film explores the philosophical implications of riding one’s bike through the hustle and bustle of the city–and what it means to “share” the road with other cyclists you inevitably encounter on your way–even though you may never speak a word to them.
Commissioned by Hutchinson Tires, the… Read the rest

Local trails ala cx from Andy Wardman on Vimeo.
This vid demonstrates the art of cyclocross and singletrack trail riding. It’s awesome, to say the least. And although on the Velo Club Moulin site, the rider, Andy Wardman (who’s a mtb Trail Ranger by day and a cx nerd the… Read the rest

British bicycle racer Alan Bate, 45, will set out at midnight on March 31st on a mission to circle the globe in a mere 99 days. The current record is 165 days, held by fellow Brit Julian Sayarer, who’s half Bate’s age.
Bate’s ride will begin in Bangkok, Thailand and… Read the rest

Surfing huge sand dunes and riding at neck-breaking speeds down soft powdery sand – it’s hard not to get hooked on sandboarding. For the best ride, sandboarders look for long, steep slopes and an awe-inspiring setting. From the Middle East to South America, we dig out the best spots to… Read the rest