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2008 Ride Schedule
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Jul 05: Pepperdine/Trancas
Jul 12: TBA
Jul 19: TBA
Jul 26: TBA
DOCKRIDERS, Marina Del Rey, CA
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Jul 04: Mandeville Cyn
Jul 06: TBA
Jul 13: TBA
Jul 20: TBA
Jul 27: TBA
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CITY OF ANGELS FUNRIDE! Great turnout for City of Angels Funride. FOTOS
CHILLING AT BRUCE'S BEACH Members from COB Touring/ Beginners Group take a regroup/restbreak at historic Bruce's Beach
in Manhattan Beach.  Kudos to the City of Manhattan Beach for recognizing its past and making a modern stand for unity. (
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Marvin Marshall:
A Man on a Mission
INGLEWOOD, CA - City of Bicycles Marvin Marshall will ride 1800+ miles in support for Katrina victims' kids READ >>
UPDATE!! Ride moved to Sept. 6, 2k8. Visit Marvin's new Website!! Here
HUNTINGTON BEACH RIDE: Hanging out at the Huntington Beach Turnaround Point, Tom, Steve, Noel, John, Pesanluv, Alex, Steve, Best Wishes for a Speedy Recovery to my Triple Crown Ride Sister Debbie Protho (FOTOS)
THANKS 4 LETTING the SISTAS' ROLL! Ladies hard at work in spin class courtesy of City of Bicycles, Inglewood
BENEDICT CANYON RIDE: COB crew on their way to scenic Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills, CA - FOTOS
SANTA ANITA RIDE & ALLENSWORTH EXHIBIT: COB's ride to the Santa Anita Racetrack thru downtown Los Angeles, East LA, Alhambra, Pasadens, San Marino.  Ride concluded with a 10 minute stopover at the Colonel Allensworth Exhibit at the Califonia African American Museum in L.A. FOTOS
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE at REDONDO BEACH, CA Crankin' Time Cycling pays respects to fallen soldiers in Redondo Beach. Greetings to parade participants Lawrence and John. 
DOCKRIDERS AT CATALINA: Dockriders crew at Catalina Coffee in Redondo Beach
MAJOR MOTION CYCLING CLUB IN SAN DIEGO: Virgil and crew in San Diego, CA with Major Taylor Cycling Club San Diego for the Barrio-Logan Grand Prix - FOTOS
BIKING WITH OBAMA!: Presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama on a neighborhood bicycle ride through Chicago. READ
2K8 LA RIVER RIDE POSSE: Crankin'Time Road Marshal Crew for the 8th Annual Los Angeles River Ride: (l-r) Thomas Ward, Aaron Kirsch, Rod Miller, Andre Campbell, Jody Nathan and Veneece Mosley.  Thanks for supporting Crankin'Time and the LA Bike Coalition.
Photo by Associated Press
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California African American Museum: Allensworth Exhibit arrives in Los Angeles: 100 years of the California Dream: more
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So You Bought a New Bike
There's more to a bike than just Riding it: A human on a bicycle is also the most efficient lifeform on earth, in terms of distance traveled for energy expended. READ
Rock the Bell with Mary J. Blige
Written by Tom Ward
Back due to popular folklore, the double century pre-ride journey with MJB
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ROCK RACING's TOP MAN!: Major Motion's Virgil Ford and Crankin' Time's Tom Ward caught up with Rock Racing's Michael Ball at the LAX Circuit Race in Los Angeles. Hundreds of spectators watch PRO 1 & 2 cyclists whizz by like comets in BackOnTrack Productions 2K8 L.A. Circuit Race at Los Angeles International Airport. Crankin' Time was there (FOTOS)
For Women Only!: A Guide to 'Coochie' Comfort on the Bike   Submitted by MTCCSD
Written By Kate Lambden -  
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URBAN VELO: The Major Taylor Legacy: Read
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HOW YA LIKE ME NOW?: COB's Ms. Marina is crazy about her new fixie. " I've been wanting a fixie for a while" Fixed Gear Fever. & Trackosaurus Rex
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Against the Clock: Tom Farm's Time Trial Race
CORONA, CA - Everybody should try one time trial in their life as a cyclist. Nothing but you and the clock.  PERIOD. He's my story Enjoy Story
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UPDATE: Valerie Sarmiento's AIDS Ride Checkout her Blog on the Road!
From June 1-7, 2008, I'm bicycling in the AIDS / LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS. READ
Going Uphill Fast with Power!
By Simon Kessler - Climbing and time trialing are the two most difficult aspects of road cycling. When the road turns seriously up, drafting plays a very minimal role, as each individual's true ability is exposed. READ
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In Pursuit: The California Triple Crown: A Cycling Experience of a Lifetime.  Completing the CTC will impact you mentally and physically. STORY
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Strong to the Core: Navy SEAL Dave Goggins shows you how he lost 100 pounds while maintaining his core strength for long-distance running: READ
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Cycling the South Caribbean
By Tim Sullivan
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - A lot of people try to "get away" to someplace warm during the winter, and a cruise seemed to be a very popular way to do it. Story
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Bruce's Beach: Erasing a line drawn in the Sand Written By D. Schoch
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - Crankin Time salutes Charles and Willa Bruce, upscale entreprenuers who bought beachfront property in 1920s Los Angeles.  read>>
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From The Field: Frames
ULTRACYCLING
- Selecting a frame for long distance ride comfort is as important as efficiency, pick one over the other and your overall performance will suffer. READ
Cyclists' Bill of Rights
LOS ANGELES, CA - Cyclists' Bill of Rights creating buzz in Los Angeles READ
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Rights and Duties of Cyclists: When Cycling in traffic it's important to be visible. ALL THE TIME. Practice good techniques in traffic: Command the Lane: VIDEO
Drunk Driver Plows into Cycling Race in Mexico:
MONTERREY, MEXICO - The 28-year-old driver was apparently drunk and fell asleep when he crashed into cyclists killing one: READ
Why Belly Fat is unhealthy and what you can do to lose the extra pounds. Written by Michael Jensen, M.D.
MAYOCLINIC -
If you are carrying a few extra pounds whether in the form of belly fat, love handles, a beer gut or potbelly, you're not alone: READ
COB LA to San Diego Century Ride
The COB Century as planned for Sept. 20 may be canceled. Registration will close on July 12, 2K8  REGISTER HERE
Cyclists Use Viagra for Competitive Edge Against "Stiff Competition?"
Some cyclist are doing any and everything to get ahead: READ
OJAI RIDE POSSE: Ride Leaders Tom Ward & Carla Harris on the road for the Ventura/Santa Paula/Ojai/Lake Casitas Ride. Riders l-r: Thomas, Carla, Damia, Pesanluv, Veneece and Robert (The Mayor) Cameraman (FOTOS)
IT'S HOT!: LA Area Cyclists from COB heading back to Inglewood, from Santa Monica, Ron, Quinn, Fred and Orlando head the group back to the barn!
A Father & Son's Love for the Sport: A Father and Son train to finally do the IronMan together: What's your Excuse? VIDEO
RAHSAAN DOES IT AGAIN!: Rock Racing's Rahsaan Bahati wins the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix (FOTOS)
THE PRESIDENTIAL RIDE:Posse riders out for a Sunday Ride. along Palos Verdes, CA
Rolling Around the World with
David Sylvester
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2008 Ride Schedule

Jul 04: Laguna Bch/Huntington Bch Parade
Jul 06: The Korean Bell, Triple Crowner Series
Jul 13: TBA
Jul 20: TBA
Jul 27: TBA
Floyd Landis Loses Appeal: Arbitrators on Thursday upheld results of a drug test indicating he used synthetic testosterone to fuel a spectacular comeback in the renowned race. Story