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Stankonia!!
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/21/world/skunklock-the-lock-that-fights-back-trnd/index.html?sr=fbCNN102116skunklock-the-lock-that-fights-back-trnd0645PMStoryLink&linkId=30214073

SkunkLock fights thieves by making them sick It looks just like a regular bike lock, but the SkunkLock packs a secret weapon: a noxious chemical that makes any would-be thief vomit.

Thoughts?

A Beginner's Guide To Biking The Bloodthirsty Streets Of NYC Riding a bike may not require a license, but there are certain protocols to which all cyclists—green and grizzled alike—are expected to adhere.

Good read regarding all the changes pertaining to the trifecta that is cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.

http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/mar/11/cycling-fights-new-york-mean-streets-janette-sadik-khan

Streetfighting woman: inside the story of how cycling changed New York As transport commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan faced down critics to transform New York with 400 miles of cycling routes, a bike share scheme and the remodelling of Times Square. Any city can do it, she tells Peter Walker

Who remembers this guy? Big ups to him for following through! Stoked for you Jeffrey Tanenhaus!

http://laist.com/2016/02/04/the_citi_bike_that_went_to_los_ange.php

The Story Of The New York Citi Bike That Traveled To Los Angeles Why would you bike across the country?

The things people will do to win.. smh
http://www.businessinsider.com/vivax-motor-bike-doping-scandal-2016-2

This is the 'hidden motor' everyone's been talking about since a 'mechanical doping' scandal... Curious observers are talking about the Vivax Assist, a motor that's inserted into a bike frame and activated by pushing a button installed on the handlebar.

Don't sleep! The tour sells out within hours on the first day of sales!
https://www.facebook.com/bikenewyork/posts/1191089004239252

TD Five Boro Bike Tour Presented by REI — Register Jan 12th! The country's largest charitable bike ride. Forty Miles. Five Boros. One Day. Zero Cars.

A great read about a man who stood up to the city of New York in the face of a potential Midtown bike ban, back in 1987. Steve Athineos, may you Ride in Peace brother.

www.streetsblog.org/2015/12/18/the-man-who-saved-nyc-cycling/

The Man Who Saved NYC Cycling | Streetsblog New York City Steve Athineos, who led the uprising against the 1987 Midtown bike ban, died yesterday at 59. Photo courtesy of Sheila Cobb-Athineos

Get BIG!
http://gothamist.com/2015/10/28/nyc_cycling_fear_guide.php

All in good fun, but there's truth rooted in all of this... http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/11-things-you-absolutely-have-to-do-after-cycling-199108

11 things you absolutely have to do after cycling - Cycling Weekly Get your post-ride routine nailed with our expert* tips and advice

We post to the instagram page way more frequently than our fb page. Be sure and give a follow to stay up on all of our happenings this summer! Here's a couple of pics from the start of the Tour De Queens this morning. Check the ig for a time lapse of the start and some feel good stevie on this fine Sunday!