The New York Times has put together a terrific gift guide for cyclists. There is one twist, however. Everything in the gift guide is a product made in NYC. You also won’t find the classic gifts like multitools, or bike pumps on the list. They have put together a list of thoughtful, and unique gifts for any bike enthusiast.

The folks at the UK Guardian were lucky enough to ride a bamboo bike made by the bike designer and manufacturer  Craig Calfee.  Calfee is known for his high-quality handmade carbon fiber bikes, and his bikes made out of bamboo are nothing short of amazing.  Bamboo is an incredible material that is mostly environmentally friendly (according to the Guardian, Calfee uses responsibly grown bamboo too).
After reading the following quote, I’d love to try one of Calfee’s £3,000 (~$4,900) bamboo bikes:
When I first sprint off, nothing happens for a split second, …

Buying a brand new, perfectly fitted, road bike can be quite an experience, but it’s just the beginning. You’ll need a few more things just to get started, so I hope you’ve set aside some of your hard earned money for the essential cycling gear, tools, and components.
First, let’s cover the essential things you’ll want to get now that you’ve picked out the perfect bike.

Every time the topic of nutrition gets brought up on either a cycling forum, or with a bunch of fellow cyclists after a group ride, one thing simply amazes me; there is a remarkable amount of cyclists out there who bike an average of 50 miles a day, can tear down their bike and put it together in the blink of an eye, but know very little about basic nutrition. I’m not talking about what to eat or drink immediately before, during, or after a long ride. …