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				<title>Southern California wildfires impact cyclists: Ride along the coast until the smoke clears</title>				
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				The recent wildfires scorching Southern California have now destroyed over 140,000 acres of the Angeles National Forest.  Dedicated firefighters are working diligently around the clock to save structures threatened by the flames. Full containment of ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:40:11 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Bicycle Dreams screening and BBQ at the Encino Velodrome, Saturday, August 29th</title>				
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				Looking for a great evening of cycling entertainment, one the whole family can enjoy?  Then come join other cycling enthusiasts for a BBQ and screening of Bicycle Dreams this coming Saturday, August 29th.  &amp;ldquo;Bicycle Dreams&amp;rdquo; is the award wi...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:49:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Best Charity Ride in Southern California: Bike MS</title>				
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				On October 3rd, hundreds of cyclists will gather to ride Bike MS 2009 in Ventura, California.  Organized by the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the goal of this two-day, epic event is to raise $1.26 million.  T...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:22:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Road alert for Pacific Coast Highway: Warning to cyclists!</title>				
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				Several local cycling clubs emailed their members this weekend, warning them of construction work on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).  Unfortunately, riders have recently crashed due to uneven, broken pavement along the coast.  If you ride PCH, please ta...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:13:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Yikes ID: Cyclists should never leave home without it</title>				
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				Last week, I reported on a frightening bike crash involving a friend of mine.  Luckily, her husband was there and able to provide her personal medical information to paramedics.  However, had he not been present and she had been knocked unconscious, ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:57:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team: Modern day heroes</title>				
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				Yesterday, I described a harrowing incident where a friend and fellow cyclist collided with a deer on a remote highway this past weekend.  Following the accident, my group was aided very quickly by the Angeles National Forest Rangers, who closed Ange...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:04:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Los Angeles Department of Transportation proposes removal of bike lanes in the San Fernando Valley</title>				
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				Although this is last minute, any cyclist who lives and/or rides in the San Fernando Valley is urged to attend a Northridge West Council Meeting tonight at 7:00 PM in the auditorium of the Beckford Avenue Elementary School, located at 19130 Tulsa Str...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:16:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Deer hits cyclist on Angeles Crest Highway: Do you know how to respond in an emergency?</title>				
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				This past Saturday, a group of friends and I took off on one my favorite rides up on Angeles Crest Highway.  Within just a few short miles from the start, we spread out into two groups.  The front group, who were well ahead on the first descent, enco...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:16:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Best bicycle rentals in Los Angeles: How about a  ride along the ocean?</title>				
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				Have you ever wondered where to rent a reliable bicycle for a family bike ride along the Pacific Coast?  Or perhaps you&amp;rsquo;ve considered renting bikes for a date by the ocean, including a lunch stop at a perfect, people-watching venue?Click here f...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:41:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC): Current campaigns and 2009 cycling attire</title>				
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				The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) has been very busy this summer working on several initiatives that directly benefit the Los Angeles County cycling community.   I recently spoke with Alex Amerri, Secretary and member of the LACBC Boar...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:24:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Best Los Angeles cycling and bicycling routes</title>				
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				View Great bike routes in and near Los Angeles in a larger mapAre you new to cycling and are not sure where to ride in Southern California?  Or, perhaps you are a seasoned cyclist looking for a new route to explore and an adventure on two wheels that...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Big Tujunga Canyon Road to Red Box: A great bike ride in the Angeles National Forest</title>				
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				Earlier this year, I described a bike route from Foothill Blvd. in Sunland to Tujunga Valley by way of Little Tujunga Canyon Road, also known as &amp;ldquo;Little T.&amp;rdquo;  Although an arduous climb, Little T is well worth the effort due to pretty views...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:14:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Looking for a great first century ride near Los Angeles? Cool Breeze is just around the corner</title>				
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				Finishing a century ride is a benchmark goal for most endurance cyclists.  Owning the bragging rights to having ridden 100 miles in one day is what motivates most novice riders to take off on a six to eight hour two-wheeled voyage.   It&amp;rsquo;s a lon...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:03:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>The 2009 Tour de France is now marred with doping scandal: Mikel Astarloza tests positive for EPO</title>				
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				I was sadly disappointed this morning to hear that Mikel Astarloza (Euskaltel team), who won the 16th stage of the 2009 Tour de France has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for EPO.&amp;nbsp; The  UCI reported on these findings this mor...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:30:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>2009 Tour de France drama continues between Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador</title>				
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				Yesterday, Lance Armstrong posted two public messages on Twitter, one suggesting that Contador &amp;ldquo;&amp;hellip;drop this drivel and start thanking his team&amp;rdquo; and another, &amp;ldquo;hey pistolero, there is no &amp;quot;i&amp;quot; in &amp;quot;team&amp;quot;. what d...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:27:51 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Pasadena Rose Bowl traffic changes: Calling all peloton riders, speak up now or never!</title>				
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				As I mentioned in my article from July 15th, the City of Pasadena&amp;rsquo;s Department of Transportation (Pasadena DOT) is proposing traffic changes at the Rose Bowl in an effort to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.  Pasadena DOT ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:26:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>2009 Tour de France winner: Contador finishes in first, Lance Armstrong third</title>				
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				Although there were no surprises today as to whom the 2009 Tour de France winner would be, the final stage was anything but predictable.  Given the valiant effort of the Garmin team, who tried to capture Mark Cavendish as the peloton passed the bell,...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:05:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>2009 Tour de France: More drama for Astana as Bruyneel announces departure</title>				
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				So far, the 2009 Tour de France has been anything but boring.  Unlike the past few years, where numerous doping scandals made headlines, this year it seems the never-ending, behind-the-scenes Astana drama is stealing a bit of the public&apos;s  attention ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:47:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>2009 Tour de France Stage 16: More mountain domination expected</title>				
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				The 2009 Tour de France riders are taking a much needed rest day in advance of tomorrow&amp;rsquo;s Stage 16, where they will continue mountainous climbs followed by technical descents.  Alberto Contador dominated his rivals in the 15th stage on Sunday, ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:07:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Levi Leipheimer withdraws from the 2009 Tour de France: What every cyclist should wear</title>				
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				Yesterday, Levi Leipheimer suffered a wrist injury during a crash in the last few kilometers of the 12th stage of the Tour de France.  He and his team, Astana, were hopeful he&amp;rsquo;d be riding today&amp;rsquo;s mountainous stage race.  Unfortunately, an...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:15:19 -0700</pubDate>
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