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Posted October 16, 2007

WHISTLER, British Columbia (BRAIN)—This year's Crankworx seems to be one that will be remembered for quite a while.

Posted October 16, 2007

GRENCHEN, Switzerland (BRAIN)—The first shoe has dropped.

Swiss bicycle manufacturers BMC has terminated its sponsorship agreement with the Astana pro cycling team as a direct result of the team’s drugging scandal.

Posted October 16, 2007

"The biggest problem is that my butt hurts. Is that normal?" -presidential hopeful John Edwards, after a hard day of recent biking in Iowa with Lance Armstrong. PHOTO CREDIT: Kimberly J

Posted October 16, 2007

"Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out alive." —Bugs Bunny

Posted October 16, 2007

"Dude is so tight he squeaks. So tight, every time he blinks his kneecaps move. Did I mention tight? He's so tight he can hear a dollar bill drop on a shag carpet two counties over. I'm tellin' ya, he's tight. Hey, is this an audience or an oil painting? I don't get no respect..." —Rodney Dangermouse

Posted October 16, 2007

LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—’Tis the show season. BRAIN’s ramping up its coverage for its big show issues and Interbike Dailies and needs your news and product information.

Posted October 16, 2007

AUGUSTA, ME (BRAIN)—Governor John Baldacci held a ceremonial signing on July 24 for L.D. 1808, the Act to Improve Road Safety and Update Bicycling Laws. The law, which takes effect in September, represents a major victory for Maine bicyclists.

Posted October 16, 2007

SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN)—NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems is introducing seven new rechargeable lighting systems for the 2008 model-year, which started July 1st.

This is the largest product launch from NiteRider in the 17- year history of the company that includes six new “high-powered” LED lights.

Posted October 16, 2007

NOVATO, CA (BRAIN)—Marin Bikes recently promoted several key members to senior level management positions including Matt Dowling to president, while adding a new international sales office in Europe.

Posted October 16, 2007

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (BRAIN)—The cycling world was shocked by the death of Ryan Cox of Team Barloworld, who passed away Wednesday morning in South Africa.

Posted October 16, 2007

DENVER, CO (BRAIN)—More than 2,000 exhibitors and retailers will walk through the doors of Denver's downtown convention center as the three-day Health & Fitness Business Expo gets underway.

Posted October 16, 2007

BY SHERI HEIN

QUEBEC CITY, Canada—Quebec should receive a welcome boost in
tourism dollars this month as the province celebrates the inauguration of its long-awaited Route Verte.

Posted October 16, 2007

BY SEAN HONG

AUSTIN, TX—Hill Abell is on the frontline competing against Performance Bicycles’ retail outlets. So when Performance announced a multi-million dollar infusion of capital to launch another 90 stores over the next four years, he paid attention.

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