Driver in Bicycle Accident Sentenced to 31 Months for Illegal Re-Entry
The garbage truck driver in a July 2008 fatal collision with a bicyclist in Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 31 months in prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being removed because he was convicted of an aggravated felony. Neil H. MacBride, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Enrique M. [...]
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Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: 2011 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles [...]
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Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat [...]
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The Hive Recalls Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes for Repair
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Revl carbon bicycle brakes Units: About [...]
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Reston Century Bicycle Tour Will Impact Traffic In Leesburg
The annual Reston Century Bicycle Tour, a 100-mile bicycle ride that begins at Reston Town Center and travels through Leesburg and Western Loudoun County, will take place on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Riders are scheduled to leave Reston Town Center at approximately 7:00 a.m., with the first riders expected to reach Leesburg at 7:30 a.m. [...]
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Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Eastside Fix Bicycle Forks Units: About [...]
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Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Bicycle frame Units: About 750 Manufacturer: Niner Bikes of North Hollywood, California Hazard: A welding deficiency [...]
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Spring Bicycling Safety Tips
Bicycles remain associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except the automobile. Wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet reduces the risk of brain injury by approximately 90 percent. A bicycle is considered a vehicle. Learn the rules of the road and obey all traffic laws: Ride on the right side of the [...]
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Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks Units: About 800 Importer: Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: The [...]
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Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports for Stem Failure
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Bicycles with EA30 Stems Units: About [...]
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Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires [...]
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled [...]
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Bicycle Outfitters launches new website
Bicycle Outfitters, located in Leesburg, VA, has launched a new website to serve the Loudoun bicycling community. The new website, designed and developed by SynaVista, features an integrated blog, Twitter integration, local weather feeds and many other features. The site is designed to be easily updated to include upcoming bicycling events and store special. Visit [...]
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Lance Armstrong’s Astana Trek Madone
Another custom finish for Armstrong By James Huang Custom painted bikes have become the norm for Lance Armstrong (Astana) as he makes his return to professional cycling this year and his latest Trek Madone is quite possibly his most ornate to date. To commemorate Armstrong’s first appearance at the Giro, contemporary artist Shepard Fairey – [...]
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Dahon, REI Folding Bikes Recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dahon and REI, issued a voluntary recall of about 11,500 of the 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles [...]
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Gore Launches B2B Online Shop
ELKTON, MD (BRAIN)—Gore Bike Wear has launched a B2B online shop specifically designed for retailers. The site is a tool for retailers to easily place immediate orders on the web. Current Gore customers can visit www.gorebikewear.com/shop_us (click on link) to register. Jessica Czipoth, Gore’s U.S. marketing and PR associate, said, “We are very excited to [...]
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Obama Names New CPSC Chair
WASHINGTON (BRAIN)—President Obama on Tuesday nominated Inez Moore Tenenbaum as chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Robert S. Adler as a new commissioner. If confirmed by Congress, Tenenbaum would replace outgoing chair Nancy Nord, a George W. Bush appointee. President Obama also announced plans to increase the commission from three seats to five [...]
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League Announces ’09 Bike Friendly Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The League of American Bicyclists has announced its 2009 spring Bicycle Friendly Communities and States in celebration of Bike Month 2009, starting May 1. The League is recognizing 13 new Bicycle Friendly Communities and three BFC renewals. Notably, five states have their first BFC designations: Cedar Falls, Iowa; Columbia, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma.; Columbus, [...]
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Early Import Numbers Post Steep Decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—Bicycle imports in January and February posted the steepest decline in almost 10 years. Suppliers pulled the plug on factory orders to cope with inventory build-up at the end of 2008 and amidst worries over a deepening recession. Statistics released by the Commerce Department show that 746,941 fewer units entered the U.S. in [...]
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Specialized Recalls Certain 2009 MTBs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialized, has issued a voluntary recall of about 14,000 mountain bikes from the 2009 model year. The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. via Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.
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Specialized Recalls Some ’04 Roubaixs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialized, has issued a voluntary recall of about 3,000 Roubaix Comp and Roubaix Pro bikes from 2004. The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike. via Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.
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Industry Rallies to Amend New Lead Law
WASHINGTON, D.C (BRAIN)—Members of the bicycle industry joined a rally on Capitol Hill last week to help urge legislators to amend the Consumer Product Safety Information Act. One part of the law limits the amount of lead contained in products made for kids ages 12 and under, which impacts everything from used books to bicycles. [...]
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