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	<title>The Incidental Cyclist &#187; Advocacy</title>
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	<description>Cycling in and around Union County, NC</description>
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		<title>SRAM Issues Recall</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2009/01/08/sram-issues-recall/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bikes]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[RockShox]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know that some of you in the area split time between road riding and trail riding. I wanted to pass on this notice just in case it effects you.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with SRAM, has announced a voluntary recall of about 175 RockShox Domain 302 and 318 forks.
SRAM issued its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bicycles East Veteran&#8217;s Day Ride Recap</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/11/08/bicycles-east-veterans-day-ride-recap-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/11/08/bicycles-east-veterans-day-ride-recap-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today of course was the Bicycles East Veterans Day Ride. Just over 60 miles through Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union Counties. The weather forecast was for rain in the morning tapering off to a nice sunny day by mid-afternoon. For this ride we have the entire family involved. First off Annette was working at the registration [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why are some cagers this stupid?</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/05/23/why-are-some-cagers-this-stupid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/05/23/why-are-some-cagers-this-stupid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 15:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accident]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spartanburg]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Or maybe I should call this; &#8220;Only in Spartanburg.&#8221; According to this story in Spartanburg, SC:
Chase Ends in Overturned Car and Two Sent to Hospital
Chase began after car almost hit cyclists involved in the Ride of Silence
Cyclists taking part in the Ride of Silence were almost hit by a speeding car on Highway 101 Wednesday [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Awareness Test</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/03/21/awareness-test/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/03/21/awareness-test/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Video]]></category>

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		<title>Cycle Charlotte Festival &#8217;08</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/02/25/cycle-charlotte-festival-08/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/02/25/cycle-charlotte-festival-08/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Charlotte]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Promoting a friendlier and safer environment in Charlotte for bicycle transportation.
Teaching bicycle safety for riders of all ages. Heightening driver awareness of SHARE THE ROAD concept Supporting &#8220;bike-friendly&#8221; changes in the Charlotte Area Transportation Plan.
Proceeds benefiting the Charlotte community and B.I.K.E.S. of Charlotte-Mecklenburg www.charlottebikes.org
Register online and avoid the long lines! Family Ride starts at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Share the Road PSAs</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/31/share-the-road-psas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/31/share-the-road-psas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PSA]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition created some public service announcements about Sharing the Road. I have posted them here so we can see what other areas of the country have done and what can be done here to to raise awareness and promote cycling and walking within our county.
 


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		<title>Share the Road</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/30/share-the-road/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/30/share-the-road/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ I frequently read other weblogs that deal with cycling in North and South Carolina. One interesting site that I found was bike greenville. James has some interesting insights in cyclist safety issues and two of his posts struck me as things that could be done in our county also.
In September 2007 he posted a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WCS and PRO Crank Voluntary Recall</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/26/wcs-and-pro-crank-voluntary-recall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/26/wcs-and-pro-crank-voluntary-recall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cycling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[recall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ritchey]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From:   Ritchey Design    575 Old County Road    San Carlos, CA 94070    650-368-4018    Warranty Department: Ext: 1855
Subject:   Ritchey WCS and PRO Crank Voluntary Recall (LEFT ARM ONLY)
Ritchey Design has identified a potential safety issue concerning WCS and PRO [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money wasted on cyclists: NRMA</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/10/money-wasted-on-cyclists-nrma/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/10/money-wasted-on-cyclists-nrma/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.hammerton.net/2008/01/10/money-wasted-on-cyclists-nrma/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This bit of news from Australia.
TAXPAYERS are pouring millions of dollars into lining motorways with cycleways that are barely used &#8211; and are building a new bicycle lane the NRMA says will effectively cost $300,000 for every cyclist that uses it. &#8230;
In a submission to the Roads and Traffic Authority it accuses the Government of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be careful with those Livestrong wristbands</title>
		<link>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/03/be-careful-with-those-livestrong-wristbands/</link>
		<comments>http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/01/03/be-careful-with-those-livestrong-wristbands/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bud</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bracelet]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.hammerton.net/2008/01/03/be-careful-with-those-livestrong-wristbands/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I had an aunt who died several years ago from cancer. It was too late when she was diagnosed and her death came very quickly. Because of this I have donated many times to charities or organizations that want to raise cancer awareness. I even have several of the LAF Livestrong bracelets. I came across [...]]]></description>
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