DIRT RAG MAGAZINE - THE WAY BETTER MOUNTAIN BIKE MAGAZINE---from out of hilly Pittsburgh, it's Dirt Rag, simply the most diverse, frankest, funniest read for cyclists around. If you don't mountain bike, DR will have you muddy in no time.
 

Bicycle Club of Philadelphia - Encouraging bicyclists in the Philadelphia area since 1979, the BCP is an incredible font of cycling wisdom, as well as the people to see when you want to hook up for a nice long (or not so long) ride. They lead at least half a dozen weekend rides year round and more during the season. Their Scenic Schuylkill Century each September is not to be missed.
 

URBAN VELO - is the new mag from some, er, ex-Dirt Rag guys... find the latest on racks, cargo bikes, courier alley cats, folder bikes and more. A great read for riders.
 

Advocate of bicycling in the Philadelphia area. The BCGP makes sure you have safe places to ride, racks to lock to, racks on buses and trains to bring your bike on, etc. Please join the BCGP immediately! Above all--register for BIKE PHILLY, our city's first mega-bike ride ever.
 

One of America's premier vintage bicycle shops. Like Trophy, they love and repair classic 3-speed English bicycles.They also keep a good stock of used bikes and new Brooks leather saddles on hand.
 

Bicycle Coffee Systems man, this guy knows how to keep beans and bikes bumpin'. A great place to find out about thermal bottles, micro-french press machines and more. NOTE: Trophy Bikes sells (or we will special order for you!) a number of bike 'n' coffee devices.
 

Suppliers and makers of fine bicycle frames, gear and luggage.
 

Fearless, fab, friendly, and fast when they want to be, this group offers rides, classes and more for women on wheels.
 

The National Bicycle Greenway - Coast to coast without cars -- why not?
 

Organizers of the Univest Grand Prix, America's premier amateur cycle race.) Sparta sparkplug John Eustice, former US Pro Cycling Champ, ESPN commentator, race coach and promoter, puts on some of the best racing in America.
 

The US organization devoted to the art and craft of long distance cycling. Go here to find out more about the epic Paris-Brest-Paris ride.
 

The best place to find out more about local riding, esp. commuting and multi-modal transit-i.e., taking your bike on the train. All the details about paths, bike access and lot more.
 

Wheel Weekend Weather - good biking weather? Find out more at this BCP spin-off site.
 

New England Musclebike Museum - They have one of the coolest collections of classic Stingrays, Choppers and other moto-looking bikes. Their Aug. Swap meet is really special. Check them out.
 

Go from Maine to Florida by human power? Why not! The East Coast Greenway Association is creating an incredible bikeway that will go right by Philadelphia. Join them now.
 

Free music for an enslaved city. Like some reggae with that hardcore after that electronica? Here's your station.
 

OUT YOUR BACKDOOR - Homegrown, DIY outdoors adventure e-zine and site. Nutty products that make perfect sense. Honcho Jeff Potter came to Philly for the Round Up folder fest and talked about his new folder book. Visit once and you'll come back often.
 

What if a great city newspaper could be, like, beamed up into a disembodied, pure intelligence, freed of its ink on woodpulp prison? Click here and find out.

U of P's station now with a new higher profile, still playing serious pop and actual blues.
 

The MAN IN SEAT 61 knows all there is to know about traveling by rail, ship and etc. An amazing compendium of insider info.
 

This is the place to go to understand digital Imaging. AND--they still dig film, they carry lots of b/w stuff, paper and more.

They also sponsor local activities and they are NOT some chain, but actual humans from here.


 

Microsoft blows. Apple works, and it sounds better.
 

RUSTIC MUSIC - Looking for classic Vinyl? Good CDs, some Vic Firth Drumsticks, a nice vintage guitar?

Stop in and ask for Ed or Bernie.

13th Street, between just north of Dirty Franks (ie, Pine).

 

Ever noticed how everything is getting more and more complicated? This site, 43 Folders... is about trying to dial back everything and just get Simple. Here's where to learn how to make a "hipster PDA" --ie a few sheets of paper that becomes a hard-copy memory device that can't ever crash. It's also a great site for strategies to help cut back on compulsive computer use.
 

Beautiful machinery that makes lasting photographs. The black-and-white equivalent of friction shifting.
 

VOIGTLANDER RANGEFINDER Cameras--are an amazing, low-priced alternative to the Leica M cameras that made photojournalism history. They are quiet, nicely-made and will take Leica M lenses. While we are mostly digital at Trophy (Nikon D50 and etc.) ... we believe everyone should shoot some black and white film every year--in the interest of future archaeologists--because black and white negatives will likely outlast everything.Tri-X rules!
 

If you have to be the first on your block with an amazing tech gadget -- this is your site. Chock full of superlight bits of laptop, PDA, cellphone magic.
 

Most cars are useless at best. The mini makes more room for bikes--that alone is a virtue.
 

Trophy Bikes is a humble member of the Sustainable Business Network... this group works to help local businesses compete with the creeping Borg-like tide of big-box and chain stores. Think Globally, Shop Locally!
 

Cynical, sneaky, bathroom blogging that can't conceal a caring activist heartbeat.
 

billionairesforbush.com - The name pretty much says it.
 

This site looks simple--but Hallwatch is your doorway to being a better citizen. Find out about taxes, who your elected officials are and what they're up to. Send faxes to City Hall, Harrisburg or the White House to make your feelings known about a hundred important subjects. Find the right phone numbers to get help with all kinds of problems big and small.
 

This Joe knows brews. He blends his years as a Daily News reporter with a real taste for the suds into a serious look at the fun business of drinking and thinking about malted beverages. Joe blows off the foamy hype and finds out which new and old beers are truly drinkable, just okay, or life-changing experiences.
--And he's a cyclist.
 

Of course - it's the best pub in Philadelphia.
 

Made in Philadelphia. Very Good to Drink.
 

A bit posh for everyday, but we loved being right across from this beautiful spot. Their new annex is even in our price range and both the owner and the chef (and much of the staff) are dedicated bicyclists.