Bikes have come a long way in their history. It wasn't all that long ago that all bikes were carefully crafted by the hands of a skilled frame builder. Now a days, most bikes roll off a production line much like cars.. It is warming to know there are still some who tinker away in their workshops creating and innovating. 
This weekend happens to be a celebration of some of the best of these handmade treasures at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Denver, Colorado.
Head over to the link to see some of the amazing craftsmanship.
2013.handmadebicycleshow.com

I am sure many people still have the attitude,"You must be nuts to lock your feet onto your pedals!"
The reality is that for most of us who have gone 'clipless', (special shoes with cleats that engage directly with the pedal) there is just no turning back. The rewards in control and efficiency are just too good.
There is no question that on longer rides, clipping in is the way to go. However, I find for small jaunts to the store or what have you, I don't necessarily want to be in my bike shoes. They are stiff and don't lend well to many other activities, like meeting someone for a pint, dancing or a game of frisbee for example. 
For this reason, I tend to wear normal shoes and run regular pedals on my beater bike. No way as efficient, but more practical for the all the short neighbourhood trips I make. 
Along comes DZR. Based in San Francisco, California they have brought street style to SPD compatible shoes. Head on over to their website to catch some of the slickest pedal ready shoes on the market. www.dzrshoes.com