ProForm has teamed with Le Tour de France to create the ProForm® Tour de France® indoor cycle, the official training bike of the prestigious event. The bike has built-in Wi-Fi to access iFit Live powered by Google Maps to ride anywhere in the world, including the legendary mountain stages of Le Tour de France. The ProForm Tour de France cycle is available for $1299 for pre-order at www.ProForm.com. Other important features: Motorized incline to 20% and decline to 20%, and Real Road™ resistance technology with power meter.
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Now is the best time to get physically active sun and fresh air to enjoy nature. Volkswagen Accessories offers the perfect quality bicycles. In the 2011 bike collection are trekking in a white male and female version, a white mountain bike and a road bike to choose from. For convenient and optimal transport of the bikes provide the perfect fit to the various Volkswagen models tuned bicycle racks and carriers.
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A store curated by Underscore is introduced with the inaugural collaboration with bespoke bike-makers Vanguard, previewing a one-off limited edition series of four bicycles: Cloud, Rain, Mist and Dew.
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Kyocera developed its new “Solar Cycle Station” — an environmentally friendly solar-powered recharging station for electric-assisted bicycles that uses the company’s high performance solar modules. The system, which was codeveloped by the two companies, is sold in Japan by KCCS starting this month. The stations utilize solar modules to generate clean energy for recharging the battery of electric bicycles, but are also connected to the regular power grid, via a DC-AC converter, ensuring stable service during cloudy weather and for recharging during the night. Furthermore, the stations are equipped with conventional outlets so that they can be used as a power source in the event of a power outage or emergency.

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The new Huffy Arlington comfort bikes feature a sleek design including a steel hybrid frame with the right geometry for any type of ride. A state-of-the-art suspension fork and suspension seat post each flex for a smooth ride. Huffy included industry-acclaimed Shimano® Revo 6-speed twist shifters and rear derailleur to make shifting smooth and effortless. Riders can also enjoy the bike’s lightweight 700C alloy rims and easy urban tires, great for any surface.

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According to the editors of Bicycling Magazine, the 2010 Tour de France is sure to be an instant classic. A fitter, Lance Armstrong is in the mix again, leading his own team and looking to reclaim cycling glory. The bitter rivalry between Armstrong and former teammate Alberto Contador continues. New, epic stages have been added to the route. And several dark-horse riders will threaten for the lead. On top of all this, recent doping accusations have added to the drama.

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Greenlight Bikes, LLC, announced that Kalkhoff bicycles and e-bikes are now available for purchase at www.kalkhoffusa.com. Kalkhoff is mentioned as the Europe’s largest and most recognized bicycle brands, and offers a broad range of conventional and high-performance electric models ideal for urban transportation, touring and everyday recreation.

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Featuring VertiLink system (vertical six-bar linkage), the Jango Flik enables users to fold it up in just two seconds. This bike is suitable for a wide range of uses, you can even bring it outside your country, it’s very portable. Available in four different models, the Jango Flik features a 50-tooth front chain ring and 11-28 rear cassettes.

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