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About Krista Carlson

A regular contributor to the print edition of Urban Velo, Krista Carlson is a cyclist obsessed with bike polo, baking, pickles, and all things bike-y. She is a native Angeleno and is madly in love with the city and everything that makes it the beautiful, crazy place that it is.

Anything Could Happen

Anything Could Happen

For many, bikes occupy a huge chunk of their lives. More than just a means of transportation, our bikes give people a way to move around,..

March 31, 2014 with 1 Comment
I Think I Can. I Think Icon. (Video)

I Think I Can. I Think Icon. (Video)

It’s all about the ride.

March 27, 2014 with 1 Comment
North American Bicycle Week

North American Bicycle Week

North American Bicycle Week will kick off in Detroit, and in its sister city of Windsor, this Thursday. The four-day event will celebrate..

March 25, 2014 with 0 Comments

#CrashtheCrash Marathon Crash Video feat. Aerial Footage

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March 12, 2014 with 0 Comments
Marathon Crash Report

Marathon Crash Report

Every Marathon Crash event comes with its own surprises, and this year had its own unexpected circumstance. From the very first one being..

March 10, 2014 with 0 Comments
March Madness Is Upon Us

March Madness Is Upon Us

    With Monster Track, the Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash Race, and the first race of Red Hook Crit all packed into the month of..

February 28, 2014 with 0 Comments
Week in Biking : Track Bikes, Tax Benefits and Hot Dropouts

Week in Biking : Track Bikes, Tax Benefits and Hot Dropouts

We’re not talking about college dropouts, here; this is about that special place where your rear wheel gets to connect with your..

February 28, 2014 with 0 Comments
Bomb Squad

Bomb Squad

“Bike handling skill and a lack of self-preservation are paramount in this endeavor.” Rules of play at atomiccycles.com.

February 25, 2014 with 6 Comments
Taking Advantage of the Bike Commuter Benefit

Taking Advantage of the Bike Commuter Benefit

The bicycle commuting reimbursement was added to the tax code five years ago, in 2009, yet its application has been limited. The tax..

February 24, 2014 with 1 Comment
Week in Biking: Hockey, Giraffes and Why Your Bike Mechanic Eats at the Soup Kitchen

Week in Biking: Hockey, Giraffes and Why Your Bike Mechanic Eats at the Soup Kitchen

What do bikes and giraffes have to do with each other? OK, maybe nothing–except for this music video from And the Giraffe. The..

February 14, 2014 with 0 Comments