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		<title>Running Down A Dream</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As some of you may or may not know, I'm training for the Boston Marathon right now. It's putting a real damper on my riding. At this point, I'm nothing but a 15mile/day commuter. Even though I may not be logging as many miles on the bike that I once was, I still value every [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/12/running-down-a-dream/</link>
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		<title>VELO premiere showing at Patagonia Boston 10/26</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; Patagonia Boston Presents: Film Premiere showing of Velo Wednesday, October 26 7:30pm Patagonia Boston Free admission Stop by the shop on October 26, 2011, at 7:30 pm to join us for a screening of Buck Naked Visual Works’ latest film, Velo. The film transports you around the country to witness not only five [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/10/velo-premiere-showing-at-patagonia-boston-1026/</link>
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		<title>Cannondale and Junk Food Clothing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm loving these leather bags on this Cannondale. They'd be perfect on the back of my Raleigh. Head over to COOLHUNTING.COM to find out the details of this collaboration between Cannondale and Junk Food Clothing.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/10/cannondale-and-junk-food-clothing/</link>
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		<title>He&#8217;s lucky it wasn&#8217;t a Lion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mountain biker gets taken out by a buck.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/10/hes-lucky-it-wasnt-a-lion/</link>
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		<title>You are not stuck in traffic. You are traffic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This billboard has been making the social rounds of late and if you haven't already seen it...you should. It's brilliant. Definitely one of those, "Damn it Why Didn't I think of That" designs. I haven't been able to track down the original location yet. If you know, I'd love to find out where it ran.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/10/you-are-not-stuck-in-traffic-you-are-traffic/</link>
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		<title>The Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge is a one-of-a-kind design/build competition, in which some of the country’s best custom bike craftsman and select student teams vie to create the ultimate modern utility bike. The winner of this year's competition was Tony Pereira who I highlighted a while back when I caught a glimpse of his Roaring [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/09/4163/</link>
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		<title>I Feel Good Today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A very cool 3-dimensional wall coming by way of Hamburg, Germany.   You can find out who did it and why here. &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/09/i-feel-good-today/</link>
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		<title>Benjamin T. J. Mills Family Bike Ride</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This upcoming Sunday there is a nice family bike ride schedule through the scenic roads of Berkley, Freetown, Assonet, and Lakeville.  As someone who grew up in Lakeville I can attest to the fact that these roads are in deed a pleasure to ride. This should be a fun event that is for a great [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/09/benjamin-t-j-mills-family-bike-ride/</link>
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		<title>Fixed Lemond Filmore</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thought I might try something different today. Rather than share a photo of one of the bikes I ride...why not share a photo of a friend's ride. This one belongs to a former Discovery cohort. He managed to score this frame for $100 on account of a broken brake bridge. Which of course makes it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/08/fixed-lemond-filmore/</link>
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		<title>A DUMB MONKEY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TODAY I LEARNED A VALUABLE LESSON. NEVER EVER EVER EVER UPDATE A THEME YOU HAVE CUSTOMIZED UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN YOU HAVE A BACKUP. Because of that...the chances of me going back and updating all of the HTML again is slim to none. Rest assured that over the next few weeks, this site could and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/08/dunce/</link>
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		<title>Raleigh Super Course Build-in-Progress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've made considerable progress on my 1971 Raleigh Super Course. It's not done yet, but I'm getting there. I had originally planned to incorporate mustache bars on the bike but found that I was smashing them into every corner and door jam in the house. So, in the end, I opted for the hipster specials. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/08/raleigh-super-course-build-in-progress/</link>
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		<title>Boston Rolls Out New Balance Hubway Bicycle Sharing Program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I apologize for not posting this sooner. I was actually there when they installing these systems snapping photos but for some reason or another I've been slow to get these shots up.  None the less, Boston has rolled out an impressive bike sharing program. As a cyclist in the city I'm thrilled to see this. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/08/boston-rolls-out-new-balance-hubway-bicycle-sharing-program/</link>
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		<title>Bridgestone XO &#124; The meanest cyclocross machine before there was cyclocross</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my quest for build inspiration I came across the Bridgestone XO last night. Talk about being ahead of its time. This bike was incredible!  Problem is, it was only built for 2 years in the early 90's........long long long before the CycloCross craze. One thing I know for sure though, is that my Raleigh/Urban [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/07/bridgestone-xo-the-meanest-cyclocross-machine-before-there-was-even-such-a-thing-as-cyclocross/</link>
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		<title>Raleigh Super Course&#8230;.and so it begins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks back I eluded to a Raleigh Super Course that I was hoping to purchase. I'm happy to say that I am now the owner. For the low low price of $65 this Raleigh Super Course is mine. It was a great find at the Bike Man's shop in Middleborough, MA. Thanks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/07/raleigh-super-course-and-so-it-begins/</link>
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		<title>How Not To Get Hit By Cars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, I was foolish enough to believe that during my bike ride into work I would be able to clear my head, work creatively through an ad campaign, or consider the days that lie ahead. Truth is, when you're riding a bike in the city there is no time to think about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/06/how-not-to-get-hit-by-cars/</link>
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		<title>Raleigh Super Course</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I came across an old 71-73 Raleigh Super Course frame about a month. I made an offer on the frame but it was turned out. Not surprising when I consider how little I had in my pocket that day. But, ever since I've been trying to track down the owner in hopes of making a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/05/raleigh-super-course/</link>
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		<title>I Love My Bike Book &#124; Release Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After much anticipation and undoubtedly countless hours I'm excited to see that Matt and Brittian's I LOVE MY BIKE BOOK is about to become a reality. Even better for me, is that when they started the project I was living in Maryland.  Since then I've moved back to Boston and find myself working only 2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/05/i-love-my-bike-book-release-party/</link>
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		<title>Dahon Folding Bike Ads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While you will never find me enjoying a ride on one of those mini-fied folding bicycles...I will admit to enjoying this ad campaign  for DAHON. &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/05/dahon-folding-bike-ads/</link>
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		<title>RAD Reunion and Documentary &#8211; A noble cause in need of support</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you rode bmx as a kid and were a fan of the movie RAD then you need to reach into your parachute pants and pull out some money to help make this project a reality. Head over to flimmaker Marc Dewey's Kickstarter page to find out how you can help. 25 Years Later: A [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/04/rad-reunion-and-documentary-a-noble-cause-in-need-of-support/</link>
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		<title>Bicycle Beer Holder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bring on the summer. Available for $22 at the Walnut Studios.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/04/bicycle-beer-holder/</link>
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		<title>PLEASE! Run me down if you ever see me on this bike because I will have surely lost my marbles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm going to go on record as saying this could very well be the ugliest bike I've ever seen. Why must places that have no business selling and making bicycles continue to do so. The results are seldom, if ever, favorable. This abomination comes from CB2. That's Crate and Barrel for those who aren't familiar [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/04/please-run-me-down-if-you-ever-see-me-on-this-bike-because-i-will-have-surely-lost-my-marbles/</link>
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		<title>Testing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a mobile test.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/03/testing/</link>
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		<title>Hipster Trap</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This one definitely gave me a chuckle. Via theinspiration.com.  Hipsters are a funny lot...the more they try to look different the more they become the same.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/03/hipster-trap/</link>
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		<title>Missing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Very much like me from the blogging community, this bike has gone missing. ]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/03/missing/</link>
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		<title>The Perfect Bike Rack for Bostonians</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I stumbled across this beauty today over at Cycling Weapon of Mass Destruction.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/02/the-perfect-bike-rack-for-bostonians/</link>
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		<title>Another Casati Cometa is found</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This past weekend, I was thrilled when a reader reached out to me with questions regarding my Casati. I have seen a few Casati Cometa's out there before, but I had never seen one with the same gorgeous black powder coating that mine had. Congrats to Jason from Virginia for scoring this sweet ride.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/02/another-casati-cometa-is-found/</link>
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		<title>Pedal-Powered Porsche Video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to @brentlaverty for sending along this closer look at the Pedal Powered Porsche.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/02/pedal-powered-porsche-video/</link>
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		<title>Incredible DIY Pedal Powered Porsche</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ferdinand GT3 RSX, designed by artist Hannes Langeder  has to be the most impressive DIY project I've ever seen. I can't even begin to fathom the hours it must have taken to put this marvel together.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/02/incredible-diy-pedal-powered-porsche/</link>
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		<title>Bill Walton&#8217;s custom track bike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This image is simply too cool not to post.  At 6'11" Walton makes those rims look like they were straight off a bmx.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/02/bill-waltons-custom-track-bike/</link>
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		<title>Bicycle Typogram</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Created and screenprinted by Aaron Kuehn. This cool print may become available again. Head here to learn more about it.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/02/bicycle-typogram/</link>
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		<title>Snow Snow and More Snow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I can't lie...I love the snow. It's beatiful and I love heading to the mountains to ski.  But, good lord does it kill my riding. Since thanksgiving, I can honestly count the days where there hasn't been snow on the ground (and I've gotten to ride) on one hand. To say I'm getting slower and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/01/snow-snow-and-more-snow/</link>
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		<title>2011 Radioshack Kit. Ugly returns for a second chance.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Team Radioshack revealed their new 2011 kits recently. Is the new kit better looking than the 2010 version? That's debatable. Is the new kit good looking? That's not debatable. Ugly.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/01/2011-radioshack-kit-ugly-returns-for-a-second-chance/</link>
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		<title>Life Cycles Film</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Found out about this little project earlier today. Thanks to @@virbickulous for this one. Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer from Life Cycles on Vimeo.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/01/life-cycles-film/</link>
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		<title>The STRADA jerseys have arrived</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I got a photo today of the STRADA jersey I designed. If I do say so myself, I think it looks pretty fantastic. Can't wait until mine arrives in the mail.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/01/the-strada-jersey-have-arrived/</link>
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		<title>The Smokey and the Bandit wool jacket</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brought to you by All Hail The Black Market. $160 will get you into this sweet piece of wool. This Earth, Wind and Rider made full zip Merino wool replica of the jacket made famous by Sir Burton Leon Reynolds the third in 'Smokey and the Bandit Number Two' is a pre-order item that will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2011/01/the-smokey-and-the-bandit-wool-jacket/</link>
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		<title>Gary Fisher/Trek Sawyer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a world gone mad for suspensions and whatnot..it's nice to see the insanely gorgeous Sawyer.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/gary-fishertrek-sawyer/</link>
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		<title>Zip Tie Snow Tires</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A buddy of mine sent me this gem this morning. Via Dutch Bike, this clever winter solution is not only effective...but it's cheap. Brilliant stuff.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/zip-tie-snow-tires/</link>
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		<title>Montague Folding Bicycles &#124; Tough Enough for Paratroopers or Hipsters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Found this one over at Werd today. The Paratrooper is one of the many folding mountain bikes that Montague offers.  Its patented folding design was developed and designed to allow airborne soldiers to drop out of airplanes and helicopters into combat.  The 24-speed Paratrooper is advanced with front and rear mechanical disc brakes with brake [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/montague-folding-bicycles-tough-enough-for-paratroopers-or-hipsters/</link>
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		<title>Ritte Racing Potato Vodka</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've been asleep at the wheel over here. Not sure how I managed to let the most recent Ritte nonsense slip past me. Check out the ad they ran in the most recent issue of Peloton Magazine. And of course...don't miss the Official Ritte Racing Public Apology Ritte Apology for Potato Vodka Ad from Ritte [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/ritte-potato-vodka/</link>
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		<title>Cool Mountain Bike Video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Via The Cool Hunter This one takes a bit to warm up...but winds up being beautiful to look at. Not your typical Ham-n-Egger with a flip cam production with this one. FRAMED-Andi Wittmann Rider profile from Felix Urbauer on Vimeo.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/cool-mountain-bike-video/</link>
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		<title>My brother joins the cycling flock. His first road bike is christened. But will it ever ride again?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over Thanksgiving weekend I threw the BMC in the back of the Bronco and headed down to small town USA. I haven't had a chance to ride that beauty since moving to MA, so I couldn't have been more excited taking it out of storage and getting it ready to roll. The reason for this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/my-brother-joins-the-flock-his-first-road-bike-is-christened/</link>
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		<title>Bike lock that climbs a pole</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is still a prototype from some german designers...but it's a pretty wild idea.  Not sure what happens if two people want to use the same pole though.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/bike-lock-that-climbs-a-pole/</link>
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		<title>Strada Handbuilt Wheels goes live.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who check in from time to time you will know that I've been helping a company get up and running. Strada Wheels is a wheel company that is based out of the UK. Much like Williams Cycling, Strada produces professional caliber wheels at amateur pricing. So, if you're in the need [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/12/strada-handbuilt-wheels-goes-live/</link>
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		<title>Danny Macaskill: Way Back Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Danny Macaskill is back making the impossible look effortless and reminding me once again just how unimpressive my bunny hops and endos are. Music by Loch Lomond]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/11/danny-macaskill-way-back-home/</link>
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		<title>Chrome Sneakers — The reason why I&#8217;m divorcing Vans.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm a Vans guy. I've been a Vans guy for as long as I can remember. Vans have always had that ability to cross over every social and economic barrier. They are undoubtedly the coolest sneakers ever made. But you know what, they were never that kind to my feet. It was a tradeoff I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/11/chrome-sneakers-%e2%80%94-the-reason-why-im-divorcing-vans/</link>
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		<title>Albert Einstein&#8217;s Words of Wisdom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This wondeful quote has been turned into a very cool graphic and  is available for your iPhone over at Poolga. Free of charge.  It was created by this outfit over in the UK.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/albert-einsteins-words-of-wisdom/</link>
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		<title>Write-A-Bike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not sure what these were for...most likely just to stretch his design legs. But, these are pretty damn awesome and I suspect there would be a market for them if he was to offer personalized prints. I know I'd sign up for one. They were created by Juri Zaech from Paris. Love the tandem bicycle. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/write-a-bike/</link>
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		<title>Building a Winter Rider</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night I went onto craigslist in search of a bike that would serve as the structure of my winter build. I was hoping to find an old cro-moly MTB frame and fork with a rigid form and tail. It didn't take long for me to come across a 1995 Trek 820 that fit my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/building-a-winter-rider/</link>
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		<title>Winter is Coming</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The weather is beginning to turn here in Boston. Because of that, I've been starting to formulate my strategy for riding to work during the Boston winter. First and foremost, I plan to invest in one of Bern's helmet that can be enhanced with a knited liner. I'm currently in the debating process. Fur or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/winter-is-coming/</link>
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		<title>Pond Jumpers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This one reminds me of being kid. While I may not have gotten this much air, I certainly have done this before. Thanks to Molly for sharing this one.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/pond-jumpers/</link>
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		<title>Wood inspired SE Single Speed/Fixie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not going to lie, but Im' sweating this wood themed SE Lager.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/wood-inspired-se-single-speedfixie/</link>
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		<title>Strada Kits and other wearables</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My first cycling kit is complete. Jonathan from Strada Wheels sent me the vendor comps of the kits I designed for his new wheel building company. If I do say so myself, I think the kits look fantastic. I wanted a classic look to these kits, and I was fortunate to have had a client [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/strada-kits-and-other-wearables/</link>
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		<title>Bicycle Tool + Business Card</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the more clever business cards I've ever come across. The downside to having a business card this cool is that it most certainly wasn't cheap to create. You probably won't see a lot of these in the 'win a free lunch' fishbowls at local restaurants.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/10/bicycle-tool-business-card/</link>
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		<title>Rockville BMX</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It's funny how topics seem to suddenly appear out of nowhere. Last night, a friend sent me an old youtube video from a 1981 Rockville BMX race. This morning, I wake to see Jared Sourney posting a 1988 catalog from the same Rockville group. For those unaware. Rockville BMX was THE place to order bmx [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/rockville-bmx/</link>
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		<title>DingDing.CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I came across these ads on adsoftheworld.com this morning. I wasn't sure if they were hocking a bicycle or a dating service. The ambiguity intrigued me so I went to the website listed on the ad.  www.dingding.ca is worth checking out. It's a clever way to get people interested in commuting.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/dingding-ca/</link>
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		<title>4 Weeks Overdue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Back in my DC days I posted to this blog at least, sometimes several times a day. It was easy for me because riding was an everyday part of my life. Each morning I'd rise and go for at least a 20mile ride en route to work. When I left my old office job and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/4-weeks-overdue/</link>
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		<title>Reflective Bike Pants</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is definitely one of those 'damnit, why didn't I think of that ideas'. You know, the kind that are so simple and smart that they wind up torturing you because you missed the opportunity. Pants that have reflective material on the inside. Brilliant. Available here for $90.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/reflective-bike-pants/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Horsey&#8221; Bicycle by Eungi Kim</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sarah from Fancy Seeing You Here passed this one along to me this morning. This is just too bizarre not to post. Part horse, part bicycle.....and part Chevrolet? Read more about the Seoul Cycle Design Competition here.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/horsey-bicycle-by-eungi-kim/</link>
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		<title>Rodalink &#124; Folded Fun</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Found this clever ad for a Rodalink folded bicycle by way of Adsoftheworld.com Advertising Agency: The Drawing Squad, Jakarta, Indonesia Creative Director: Khairul Akbar Art Directors: Rio Feroli, Norman Prasetyo Copywriters: Adri Zainuddin, Anton Adinugroho Photographer: M. Ilham Soegandi Published: July 2010]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/rodalink-folded-fun/</link>
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		<title>White Ritte Bossberg</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The big cheese over at Ritte (Ritt-uh) Racing just shared his recent build with his flock.  Not sure if this is available now or not...but if you're interested, shoot him and email via the www.ritteracing.com site. In the meantime, please wipe that drool off your keyboard. It's disgusting.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/09/white-ritte-bossberg/</link>
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		<title>College Bike Trunk</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you always wished you had a way of locking your belongings with your bike while you run into a store or grab a beer?  Well, look no further. If you've got a bit of mechanical skill and some time there is a very detailed project over at MakeZine.  You can all thank the creator, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/college-bike-trunk/</link>
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		<title>Bike Wall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An impressive outdoor display for a bike shop in Germany. Talk about effective marketing!]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/bike-wall/</link>
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		<title>James Dyson Award Finalist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another bike-related winner, the Public Bicycle Security System, is a bike rack with an integrated lock and alarm. Flexible cable locks enable the user to lock all of the bike’s components, while a circuit embedded in the cable adds a second level of security: if the cable is cut, an alarm goes off, and a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/james-dyson-award-finalist/</link>
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		<title>Room Essentials® Bike Parts Bedding Collection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not one to miss out, Target is getting involved with the bike revolution. Available here for $25 - 53.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/room-essentials%c2%ae-bike-parts-bedding-collection/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;M NOT DRUNK. I&#8217;M AVOIDING POTHOLES.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I came across this sticker the other day while checking out some of the local Boston bicycle blog. Even though, I've only been riding in this city for less than a month now, I couldn't agree more with that slogan.  These roads are RIDICULOUS. It's clear to me now why the locals in my part [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/im-not-drunk-im-avoiding-potholes/</link>
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		<title>Strada Handbuilt Wheels &#124; Update No. 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It's been a while since I posted anything about one of my recent projects. A color scheme has been finalized, business cards are being printed, and a new website is in development. But now it gets interesting.I've been been charged with creating a team kit. Now,  I've never hidden my distaste for so many cycling [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/strada-handbuilt-wheels-update-no-2/</link>
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		<title>2011 Specialized Langster</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now, I know I'm not supposed to get excited about one of the big brands launching a new fixed/single speed. But, I have to tell you....as a kid who grew up during Chrome's hey day, I love this ride. If and when the day comes that I need to replace my beloved Casati, rest assured [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/2011-specialized-langster/</link>
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		<title>Apple Joins the Bicycle Revolution</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While they may be a bit late to the party, it'll be interesting how Apple's venture into the two wheel world fares. Afterall, Apple was late to the party in the world of personal computers, cell phones, and mp3 players. But...hey, that seemed to work out pretty well for them. Head over to Patently Apple [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/apple-joins-the-bicycle-revolution/</link>
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		<title>Cyglo Tires</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now I'm not a fan of the ridiculous 'ground effects' that some people put on their cars. And I'm not sure how I feel about this effect on a bicycle. But, I will say this, it is a nice safety feature for night time riding. Behold the Tron-like Cyglo Tires. You can learn more about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/cyglo-tires/</link>
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		<title>When Horses and Cyclists Meet, Horses Win.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A scary encounter took place recently at the Tour of the Catskills]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/when-horses-and-cyclists-meet-horses-win/</link>
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		<title>Pantsfix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Got an email the other day from the creator of PANTSFIX asking me to share his product with my audience. If you ask me, I don't get enough of those requests....so, simply because he asked, I'm going to share it. Created from quilted cotton belts and bicycle wristbands, models 26 Inches © belts are inspired [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/pantsfix/</link>
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		<title>From Chelsea to Boston &#124; A very bumpy ride</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I moved into my place in Chelsea this past week. For those who aren't aware, Chelsea is just north of Boston. It is separated by the Boston Harbor and Mystic River. To access the city drivers use the Tobin Bridge. The by car, the trip between Chelsea and Boston takes about 3 minutes. While that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/08/from-chelsea-to-boston-a-very-bumpy-ride/</link>
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		<title>A Man, a bike, a commitment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This looks to have been covered back in 2008...so it's ancient in the world of blogging. However, it was new to me, and great to hear how a bicycle turned this man's life around. View the complete slide show and story here.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/a-man-a-bike-a-commitment/</link>
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		<title>Contaluck takes the lead in the Tour De France</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow...just when it looked like Andy Schleck's well timed attack had left Contador slow to react disaster struck and Schleck's chain dropped. The results, Contador attacked the mechanically disabled Schleck and gained control of the yellow jersey. For the often villified Alberto Contador, his tactics will be scrutinzed greatly, and his reputation as one of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/contraluck-takes-the-lead-in-the-tour-de-france/</link>
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		<title>The birth of a brand &#124; Strada Handbuilt Wheels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If anyone has been wondering why I've been updating this site a bit less frequently...don't despair, I'm still here. I've just been busy helping a gentleman from across the pond get his new company up and running. The company....fortunately for me is in the cycling industry. So, from time to time as I continue to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/the-birth-of-a-brand-strada-handbuilt-wheels-2/</link>
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		<title>1977 Schwinn Varsity for sale $50</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The bike bike sell-off continues here in my lair. Next up for sale is a really sharp looking 1977 Schwinn Varsity with Camelback top tube.  You certainly won't win the Tour de France ontop this machine, but the paint sparkles so you'll look good tooling around the streets. It has a 17" frame....so don't be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/1977-schwinn-varsity-for-sale-50/</link>
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		<title>Nutcase Helmet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new shell for your nut?  Consider Nutcase's lineup.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/nutcase-helmet/</link>
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		<title>Bicycle Posters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Came across two more cool Artcrank posters on FancySeeingYouHere this morning. She has artist info and buying instruction on her site.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/bicycle-posters/</link>
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		<title>Bianchi Bicycle Ads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I can't speak a lick of German...nor can I simply copy and paste the headlines from the ads into a handy dandy translator. So, I'll just admire the pretty pictures. Found on Adsoftheworld. TRANSLATION SUPPLIED BY MARIUS'S TRANSLATION SERVICE! #1: Mountains aren’t what they used to be – only 8.3 kg – Methanol 9900 #2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/bianchi-bicycle-ads/</link>
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		<title>Bike Month Canada &#124; PSA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Love love love these PSA ads for Canada's Bike Month.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/bike-month-canada-psa/</link>
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		<title>Next stop &#124; Boston</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Those who are close to me have known that I left my old gig back in April and have been on the lookout for my next city. San Fran, and Los Angeles were the initial favorites, but after a fortuitous visit to Boston in late June I've decided to call Boston my home once again. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/next-stop-boston/</link>
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		<title>Bendable Bicycle that locks itself</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Surely this is out there making the rounds...but I thought I'd post it anyway. Created by the pictured 21-yo designer— Adam Frucci.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/bendable-bicycle-that-locks-itself/</link>
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		<title>RitteRacing.com get&#8217;s a facelift.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The most handsome team in cycling now has a website to match. Check out the new look at www.ritterracing.com]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/ritteracing-com-gets-a-facelift/</link>
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		<title>FOR SALE &#124; 2009 GHP PRO XXL</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What's old is new again. I rode this bike for one season and I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this bike. Hands down the best bike I’ve ever had.  It’s 10 times the bike that I am rider. Sadly, I'm moving into the city and losing all of my space for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/07/for-sale-2009-ghp-pro-xxl/</link>
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		<title>Gary Fisher Transport</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Gary Fisher Transport and Transport+ are the latest options bikes to join the longtail cargo category.  The Transport+ even has a 350 watt electric motor to help those weenies looking for some help. Frameset Sizes 17, 20" Frame Trek Aluminum cargo design w/folding load racks Fork Alloy, straight blade w/lowrider mounts Wheels Wheels Alloy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/gary-fisher-transport/</link>
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		<title>Skull Skates Performance Cruiser Bicycle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've always been a sucker for the Klunker look. This offering from Skull Skates out of Vancouver is no different. I think the only thing I'd likely change on this setup is the crank. This ride is available here for $599 Limited edition (100 pcs) Skull Skates Performance Cruiser bicycle. Chromoly, Tig welded frame set [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/skull-skates-performance-cruiser-bicycle/</link>
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		<title>Amazing Stunt Riding on a Carbon Road Bike</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This one has been making the rounds on that fancy interweb. In case you haven't see it already...enjoy.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/amazing-stunt-riding-on-a-carbon-road-bike/</link>
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		<title>Bicycle Film Festival Trailer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Trailer by Marco Mucig.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/bicycle-film-festival-trailer/</link>
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		<title>10th Anniversary Bicycle Film Festival hits the Big Apple</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buy your tickets and find out what is playing and when....right here.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/10th-anniversary-bicycle-film-festival-hits-the-big-apple/</link>
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		<title>Vintage Bicycle Posters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over 300 of these classic posters available at art.com.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/vintage-bicycle-posters/</link>
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		<title>Molteni Retro Kit #1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oh my oh my oh my. If you're looking for the real deal and are willing to pay for it. This jersey by Woolistic is incredible.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/molteni-retro-kit-1/</link>
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		<title>Molteni Retro Kit #2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those on a budget, Perhaps this version is more to your liking. About a 3rd of the cost of the wool jersey.  Available here for a reasonable price.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/molteni-retro-kit/</link>
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		<title>MSH1 C-Sport SuperJet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm a sucker for user submitted content...so when Matt Klucha of MSH1 Bicycle Works returned from a successful showing at the European Handmande Bicycle Exhibition and sent me his latest offering I couldn't help but post it. Here is what Matt Klucha has to say about his latest creation. With respect to commuting and city [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/msh1-c-sport-superjet/</link>
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		<title>We&#8217;re All Cannibals &#124; Eddy Merckx Cycles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While I applaud them for taking a risk, I feel that the new We're All Cannibals ad for the Eddy Merckx cycles misses the mark. But not by much. I should first say that I love this tagline...or at least the idea of this tagline. The idea of Merckx cycles devouring the competition is spot [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/were-all-cannibals-eddy-merckx-cycles/</link>
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		<title>Escape From New York</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a closet Kurt Russell fan. And who isn't when you reflect upon the memorable Snake Plyskin, Jack Burton, and Capt' Ron...I loved seeing this merging of two things I hold dear. This looks like a can't miss event for those in the big city.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/escape-from-new-york/</link>
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		<title>Tokyo Fixed &#124; The Japanese do it oh so well</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out this sick sick sick poster created for Tokyo Fixed Gear.  I could see myself printing this, scanning, giving it some photoshop love, and then reprinting it at a much larger scale. I did it once before with an old Godzilla poster and got amazing results.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/tokyo-fixed-the-japanese-do-it-oh-so-well/</link>
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		<title>Script &amp; Seal &#8211; Society 6 Poster Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These sweet illustrations were produced for the Portland Mercury bike issue by Script &#38; Seal and Nicole Lavelle, and thankfully they are available for purchase here.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/script-seal-society-6-poster-series/</link>
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		<title>Ritte Racing &amp; Prolong Energy &#8220;Long Break&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From what I've been told, this is the 2nd out of 20 spots the guys shot for Prolong. Just good fun.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/ritte-racing-prolong-energy-long-break/</link>
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		<title>Verde 2011 lineup sneakpeek</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Found these sweet machines while poking around over on DEFGRIP. This is just a taste, to see the complete 2011 lineup head here.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/verde-2011-lineup-sneakpeek/</link>
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		<title>The Journey is the Thing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pretty powerful stuff here. The Journey is the Thing from Tony Blazejack on Vimeo.]]></description>
		<link>http://spokefiend.com/2010/06/the-journey-is-the-thing/</link>
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