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Today’s Spokespeople:

• Carlton Reid
• Tim Jackson
• Jim Moss
• Donna Tocci
• Chris Garrison

Racing 

• Paris-Roubaix
• UCI disc brake decision
• Electronic Doping (Thermal Camera Video)
• Enrico Gasparotto of Wanty Groupe wins Amstel Gold race- dedicating win to Antoine Demoitié

Industry News

• New Facebook Group wants to help Bicycle Mechanics
• Sea Otter
• Counterfeit articles – all 22 of ‘em
• What do all the Bankruptcies in the US mean 

Other

• Airbag on bike seat
  

Tips, Hints and Best Practices

• Don’t get involved in accidents with vehicles and get surgery on broken bones because it really sucks (Tim)
• http://nemba.org/ (Donna) Get out and help your local mountain bike association clean trails.
• Pebblebee Stone (Jim)

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Today’s Spokespeople:

• David Bernstein
• Carlton Reid
• Tim Jackson
• Rich Kelly
• Jim Moss

Racing 

• Milan San Remo 2016
• The Program movie released (limited) in U.S. on Friday 18 March (trailer)
• Also on iTunes and Vudu
• Joe Rogan Podcast
• Speech in Colorado
• Latest Lawsuit News (whistleblower lawsuit)
• Nick Brandt-Sorenson Pleads Guilty to Selling PEDs via his Blog
  

Cyclist Safety and Advocacy

• Video: Suck it up and start appreciating cyclists (NSFW)
• Former pro cyclist loses arm in bike crash on Flagstaff Mountain
  

Industry News

• Velo Changes back to Velo News
• Microshift to Release Electronic Road Group
• Xiaomi Smart Bicycle
• Use it or lose it: UK bike shop owned by an Olympian and Tour de France rider lays it on the line about online sales.
• PRODUCT RECALLS: SRAM Recalls Zipp Quick Releases and Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
• PRODUCT RECALL: RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
  

Tips, Hints and Best Practices

• David: Gladys Bikes’ Saddle Library (thanks to listener Mark)
• Carlton: Contact me to discuss your counterfeit bike frame purchase
• Jim: Give to bike charities!
• Jim: Take photos of your bike and accessories for insurance purposes
• Tim: What happens behind you doesn’t matter in a race or group ride
• Rich: Properly compensate shops and mechanics for work done on your bikes

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Today’s Spokespeople:

• Carlton Reid
• Rich Kelly
• Tim Jackson
• Jay Townley
• Rick Vosper
• Jim Escobar   

Racing 

• David Millar appointed British Cycling Academy Mentor.
• Warm weather training camps – Cavendish Wins Tour of Oman; Kittel wins Qatar.
• No USA Pro Challenge in 2016

Cyclist Safety and Advocacy

• ‘Scott Lagasse Jr. Champions for Bicycle Safety Ride’ to humanize cyclists for drivers.
• Why do drivers choose to hit cyclists? Four bicyclists seriously hurt after being hit by car in Johnston County, North Carolina:  ““…my mum didn’t know what to do. She didn’t know whether to hit the other car or to try to miss the bicyclists.” 

Industry News

• Wiggle merges with Chain Reaction
• New retailer group “The 20 Collective” forms to promote cycling in the style of other industries’ efforts such as “Got Milk,” “Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner’” and “Go RVing”: www.20collective.org
• UK’s cycle levy scheme is Bike Hub.

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Today’s Spokespeople:

• David Bernstein
• Carlton Reid
• Rich Kelly
• Tim Jackson
• Jay Townley

The Tim Jackson Report and GoFundMe Campaign

Carlton’s Correction re Cytech

Racing 

• Santos Tour Downunder
• Santos Women’s Tour
• Discussion of Women’s Cycling Issues in General
• Dashing Bicycles & Accessories Featured in MSN as one of 50 Coolest Businesses in America
• Tour de San Luis
• Crashes (VeloNews Article)
• Peter Sagan’s Hairy Legs; Nibali Offers a Razor
• Giant-Alpecin – Spain Crash (VeloNews Story) 

Cyclist Safety and Advocacy

• Missouri Bill Seeks to Make All Cyclists Fly 15-foot tall Flags
• Washington Post: Why Bike Lanes Make People Mad
• How will driverless cars ever get around in cities when those pesky cyclists and pedestrians can just ride and walk in front of them? History of jaywalking for the YouTube generation (Adam Ruins Everything).
• Study finds that drivers who cycle are more likely to be favourable towards cyclists, and more in favour of facilities for them.
• Helsinki Report on Bike Advocacy

Industry News

• CABDA Show Sold Out
  

SUGGESTIONS & BEST PRACTICES

• Carlton: Go to South Africa (joberg2c) – beer is $1!
• Rich: Seal disc brakes when cleaning your bike
• David: Use wipes to clean your bike, but be careful of grit
• Tim: Use a headlight in daytime riding

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Today’s Spokespeople:

• Carlton Reid
• Rich Kelly
• Tim Jackson
• Jay Townley

 Topics Included: 

Racing 

• Froome Releases Data to Esquire
• Shane Stokes has a good summary on Cyclingtips of Oz
• Masters Racer Banned for Doping
• UCI Seminar in Barcelona
• Disc brakes to be ratified for pro circuit
• Cyclocross

Cyclist Safety and Advocacy

• US Congress Passes Fast Act

Industry News

• Drop in Global Cycle Ownership
• Path to Purchase Research

Spokesmen Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Ride of Note

• Campagnolo Toy Drive/Ride – December 12, 2015 (Facebook Link)

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