bicycle racing

As with most things, when it comes to cycling, nothing beats the real thing. However, there are many obstacles that can get in the way of cycling outdoors, from weather to work hours. When this happens, a bike trainer is definitely the way to go. I have known several triathletes who've trained almost exclusively on a bike trainer and have gone on to successfully complete their races, including those who were training for an Ironman distance triathlon, which includes a 112-mile bike ride.

When bicyclists talk about the cities in the country that are friendliest to bicyclists, they mention places such as San Francisco, Seattle and Austin, Texas. Not Baltimore. Now, city officials are working to change that. On Wednesday, they approved spending $300,000 to help pay for a Downtown Bicycle Network.

New State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby comes into office with a major decision looming: How to handle the death of Thomas Palermo, the prominent local cyclist who died in a collision with a car driven by an Episcopal bishop two days after Christmas.

Bicycling and walking should be safe in every community.

There are three narratives from the death of Tom Palermo, bicyclist and builder of bikes: The outpouring of support for the man's family; the unusual efforts of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland to tell us about the involvement of its second-ranking bishop in the collision that caused Palermo's death; and the emergence of the bicycling movement as a power in shaping the Next Baltimore.

Tom Palermo hadn't had as much opportunity as he would have liked recently to ride his bicycle. With a wife and two young children, and a full-time job and a business on the side, there just wasn't much time.

Baltimore police are withholding details of Thomas Palermo's death while biking, saying the investigation into the circumstances of the crash, which involved a car reportedly driven by Episcopal bishop Heather Cook, needs to be careful not to jeopardize any potential prosecution.

Doug Ulman, a Howard County native and founder of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, has been named president and CEO of Pelotonia, a cycling organization that raises money for cancer research, according to officials of the Ohio-based organization.

Tamara Bensky describes her connection to bicycle advocacy and her work to make a difference in the community.

The world is a circle, indeed, and nowhere was that more in evidence than this summer when Ellen and Ken Nibali of West Friendship welcomed Stan Dupuy, a visitor from France.

Chris Eatough would like people to look at biking just as they look at using a vacuum cleaner.

According to the website for the Le Tour de France (Letour.com), the final, 21st stage of this year's 101st edition of the famed European bicycle race will take place on July 27. For the riders, it will mark the end of a journey of 3,664 kilometers, from England to Paris by way of much of France, that began on July 5.

Cycling team en route to Annapolis

An Annapolis cycling team was one place ahead of Pippa Middleton's team, not counting solo cyclists, as the 3,000-mile Race Across America continued Thursday morning.

About 60 cyclists rode to the parking lot next to Sears at the Mall in Columbia May 30 to celebrated Bike to Work Day.

On Bike to Work Day, a look at the three-wheeled, enclosed vehicle

University of Maryland Baltimore County is working to bridge a gap between its campus and Catonsville, by way of the Short Line Trail.

The lights are low and the bass is thumping, but the cycle room at Rev Cycle Studio in McHenry Row is no dance club. Halfway into the studio's Rev60 Zen class — a "fusion" of 40 minutes of cycling and 20 of yoga — a dozen cyclists are pedaling (and sweating) hard, following instructor Esther Collinetti's demands to go harder.

Anne Arundel Special Olympics, a nonprofit sports program, seeks volunteers ages 16 and over. Volunteer orientation will be held March 19. Russett resident Bill Berned will cycle solo in July in the New England Tour de Cure to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association.

2014 may be a year of significant push in the city to accommodate bicyclists

Inspired by a leadership class, Severna Park's Jon Korin set about forming a bicycle advocacy group in Anne Arundel County about a year ago. He hoped to marshal bicyclists to lobby for more bike lanes and raise awareness of bike laws.

Stan Ber's Bits & Pieces column for the week of Oct. 31

Run, bike, swim or walk while raising money for a Maryland nonprofit this October.

Towson University alum Melissa Otterbein is trying to get the Tour de France to hold a race for women.

Twenty20 Cycling Co. bike shop will hold an official grand opening Saturday, Aug. 10 at its new location on the grounds of Historic Savage Mill, in Savage.

As triathlon and cycling gain new enthusiasts, the number of people willing to shell out high dollars for a good bike fit is also increasing.

As triathlon and cycling gain new enthusiasts, the number of people willing to shell out high dollars for a good fit is also increasing.

Rodgers Forge bicyclist Tom Blanks was severely injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Delaware July 16. Wife Blair Blanks says the crash has not only taken away "the sport he loves" but "a way of life" for the 38-year-old Constellation executive.

Christoph Strasser, a 30-year-old Austrian, set the record for speed in completing the Race Across America bicycle competition.

Under new leadership, Baltimore's Transportation Department must prioritize bicycling, walking and public transit

Charlestown Retirement Community resident estimates that he has biked for around 150,000 miles in his lifetime

The Baltimore Bike Party -- part costume party, urban exploration, family outing, dance rave and roving singles scene -- is a group ride through Baltimore that will have you feeling like Mister Rogers, Lance Armstrong and Lady Gaga all in the space of 2 1/2 hours.