Contents

8 Editor’s Statement

Brad Quartuccio

10 Publisher’s Statement

Jeff Guerrero

12 I Love Riding in the City

Readers share their tales of city cycling.

14 News & Views

Redhook Crit Women’s Race, World Naked Bike Ride.

16 Product Spotlight

Marin, SRAM, Detroit Cargo, Abbey Bike Tools.

20 City Report: Washington DC

Michelle Cleveland

Our nation’s capital is truly a great place to ride.

24 Pedal Power For The People

Ryan Lindsay Bartz

A reflection on the utilitarian use of bicycles in China.

34 Gallery: SF Courier Portraits

Rudy Gonzalez

40 Product Reviews

Fuji, Knog, Hiplok, Vaya and more.

52 Stampede Underground

Harry Virtanen

The passion behind the scene in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

56 Worksman Cycles

Adam Kroopnick

American made, purpose-built steel work bikes.

64 Know Your Derailleur Limits

Brad Quartuccio

66 Outro

Aaron Thomas Smith

The Almanzo 100.