Bike Hugger@Interbike

Futuristic Folder

Spotted on the Expo Floor

Dahon, S&S Travel Bikes

Folding and coupled in our suite.

Mornings @ Interbike

Long Live Bikes

Damn straight.

Panda Paint

Custom paint at Interbike

Lance Press Conference at Interbike

Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France champion, will hold a press conference at Interbike, North America's largest cycling trade show.

During his upcoming Wednesday, September 24th press conference in New York City at the Clinton Global Initiative, Armstrong will discuss his Global Cancer Initiative. The following day at the Interbike press conference, Armstrong will detail plans for his 2009 return to professional cycling, including team, partial schedule and development program. In a statement released earlier this month by Lance announcing his plans to return to the road, he said, "I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family and my closest friends, I have decided to return to professional cycling in order to raise awareness of the global cancer burden. This year alone, nearly eight million people will die of cancer worldwide. Millions more will suffer in isolation, victims not only of the disease but of social stigma. After the passage of Proposition 15 in Texas, a $3 billion investment in the fight against cancer which is helping to make this disease part of the national dialogue in America, it's now time to address cancer on a global level."

More info.

New Civia Model Details

"designed as a shorter distance transportation bike for trips averaging around 5 miles. It has an increased load carrying capacity with racks in both front and rear. The geometry and spec around the handlebars and stem will be more relaxed than with the Hyland. Similar to the Hyland this model will flow from front to back with components designed for the bike. We will be offering both a 3 and 9spd version with price points ranging from $1300 to $1700."

• Wheel Base: 26"
• Frame Geometry: Relaxed
• Frame Material: Steel
• Fenders: Yes
• Rack: Rear and Front
• Brakes: Disc
• Hubs: Internal Gear

Fiber Flare

That's the kind of innovative product we're looking for at Interbike . . .

Mobile Social Interbike

We're bringing the Mobile Social to Vegas for Interbike. We'll ride from the Sands Convention Center and then meetup at the USA Crit Finals in our VIP Tent.

Mobile: An Urban Ride

An urban ride from the Sands Convention Center to Mandalay Bay for the USACrits Finals and Industry Crit.

Social: A Blogger Get Together

Mobile Social VIP Tent near the Start/finish line USA Crits Finals
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

The Mobile Social @ Interbike is brought to you by The FredCast, Commute by Bike, and Bike Hugger; and sponsored by Sportgenic, JensonUSA, Dahon, more.

Register for the Mobile Social on Upcoming. The event is free, but we need to know you're coming to put your name on the list for the velvet rope action. Total bonus: Team Bike Hugger is racing the Industry Cup. Second total bonus: Bike Hugger is the Official Blog of the USA Crits Finals.

Check below for the ride details and back here for updates.

Interbike -- International Bicycle Expo -- is the largest annual gathering of the bike industry in North America.

Close to Cipo

This is how close I got to Cipo last year at Interbike -- pretty sure that woman didn't pass the test to end up in his room. I will say, he is one sexy man.

Andrew, one of our bloggers, rode Cipo's wheel for the better part of an hour during the Industry Cup and gushed about for months, stricken with a man crush.

Besides Cipo, I've met Magnus Backstedt and didn't know it at the time. Bumping into Stuart O'Grady, I hardened the fuck up, on the spot!

Who knows who we'll meet, but we're looking forward to it this year.