The San Francisco Bike Expo is a consumer bike show with fun, cool events, and bicycle companies in attendance. Bicyle Times will have a booth, so be sure to stop by and say hello. Keep reading to get a better idea of what to expect:

Monday night, got in a fight. With a cop. Well, ok. More of an argument of sorts. And truth be told, the officer has been a friend of mine going back to grade school days. Ok so it was just a lively debate.
 

TrekWorld is an annual event that Trek hosts for their dealers and sales reps. Over several days, inside of the Madison, WI convention center and at Trek HQ in nearby Waterloo, the company provides educational seminars, displays their complete lineup, and offers demo rides. I was among a group of journalists that Trek invited to the gig.

The versatility of the bicycle never ceases to amaze. On a weekly basis, I use my bicycles for hauling groceries, commuting to the office, escaping into the woods, and for my one concession to an organized ride—a weekly "city ride" with my pals Kevin and John Paul.

It's not hard, people. A few keystrokes, and a few clicks of the mouse, and you'll help turn up the volume on a movement that aims to "unite a million voices to improve the future of biking."

"The goal of peopleforbikes.org is to gather a million names of support, to speak with one powerful voice—to let policy makers, the media and the public know that bicycling is important and should be promoted."

Scott Bicycles is mostly known for their higher-end road and mountain bikes, due in a large part to the company's sponsorship of professional road racing, triathlon, and mountain bike athletes. But tucked away in the company's bike catalog are several "Urban/Hybrid" bikes that offer more practical solutions for everyday riders. Don't be fooled by the "hybrid" moniker. These bikes are built for speed and comfort.