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Archives for August 2007

The Truth About Bike Shop Margins

Why is the sky blue?  How high is up?…….and Why won’t a bike shop give me a discount on a new bike?
I just sold one of my cars, and during the negotiation, the potential buyer said something that brought back memories from the days when I was selling bikes for a living:
“If you will take […]

9 August 2007 | Industry News | 2 Comments

Blood Doping News Galore

The second positive test for blood doping was announced today, and guess what?  Both cases come from the same team and the same country.  This time it is Astana’s Kazakh born Andrey Kasheckin.  Blood doping is especially dangerous, so it is alarming that there have been two positive tests this year.  Obviously Kasheckin has been […]

8 August 2007 | 2007 Tour de France | No Comments

Deal of the Week #1

Everyone wants a great deal right?  I am going to start posting a deal of the week every Friday.  Every week I will bring your attention to a great deal on some of the hottest equipment.  My goal is to save you some bucks on the gear that you have been dreaming about.
Deal #1 
Today’s deal is fantastic.  I know […]

3 August 2007 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Get With the Program- Listen to Cycling Podcasts

I got an e-mail from a reader named John last week saying that he cannot get enough cycling info.  His issue of Bicycling Magazine only satisfies him for a few hours each month.  He needs more! ”Where should I go,” he asks.  My answer is simple: Podcasts! 
Of course, I have my favorite websites and magazines, but they are old-school.  My […]

1 August 2007 | News | No Comments

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