Arleigh Jenkins

Marketing agency background, specializing in interactive marketing and mining data to create stellar ROI. These days I'm back in the bicycle industry as the Southeast Rep for Quality Bicycle (QBP). Lover of interactive marketing, technology, bicycles, latte's & photography. My cycling persona is over http://BikeShopGirl.com. Where I test my theories, writing and photo skills to promote cycling and hone my marketing technique.

All things represented or typed about here are my own personal opinions. Please leave it as that.

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Carey's Cycling Chronicles

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Thanks to racing, being neutral support or being roped into mechanical support for 12 and 24 hour mountain bike racers I have had the ability to meet some awesome people in my travels.  Two of those people, Zeke and Carey, are riding their bikes across the Rockies. 

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Introducing : Specialized Amira

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As the trend is showing, for 2010, bike companies have taken note and are adding more women's bikes to their line up.  Specialized has added two high end road bikes to their line and wow they are beauties!

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Wednesday Round Up

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Cyclelicious reports on 3 different recalls for the day from Felt Bikes, Burley Trailers and Nirve Bikes.

Velo Orange has photos of their prototype mixte's that will be available early 2010.

The Safe Routes to School Conference started today in Portland.  Follow BikePortland on twitter for more updates. Chic Cyclist gives her impression of the bike share program in Paris called Velib.

What's in Your Bag?

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A common question seems to be : What's in your bicycle bag? The bag they are referring to could be my seat bag found under most of my saddles, one of my messenger type bags slung over my back on the way to work or the store, or maybe my Camelbak on the way to the local mountain bike trail.

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Basics : Your First MTB Ride

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[/caption] When you mention mountain biking to a lady that hasn't tried it before.. you will most likely get a look of horror and confusion.  The sport, growing but not quick enough, is quickly growing for the ladies in the sport.  Across the US there are ladies only mountain bike clubs popping up, allowing you to learn and experience the trails with skill clinics, and other women who will allow you to go as slow as you would like. Mountain biking can sound daunting, trees flying by you, dirt and mud.  Add the technical features and rocks, it would scare any self preserving woman!

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