links I Like -- 6 January, 2012

Happy New Year! I know, it's January 6th but I reserve the right to wish you a happy new year at least throughout the first month of the year. This week's links focus on some of the bike-related blogs I really love.

http://www.ecovelo.info/ -- Eco Velo is a fabulous site focused on the bike commuter lifestyle and is, unfortunately, being retired by the creators. But, they're keeping the awesome content on line for all of 2012 so check it out while you still have the chance.

http://ladyfleur.wordpress.com/ -- Velo Girls alum, Janet LaFleur, has created a fabulous blog focused on her bike lifestyle experiences. The writing is solid, the photos are beautiful, and the topics are sometimes gritty and sometimes whimsical. If you love cycling, women, bikes, the bay area, you should share Janet's experience.

http://norcalcyclingnews.com/ -- Norcal Cycling News has taken on many different iterations over the years, but it's still got solid readership focused on norcal bike racing. If you love bike racing, this is a must-read, with a good mix of gossip, editorials, interviews, and news.

http://counterattackingreality.com/ -- Rand Miller is the best local underdog you love to love. His blog focuses on his pro racing experience with more than a touch of sarcasm and heckling. Rand makes you believe that if he can do it, anyone can.

http://bethbikes.blogspot.com/ -- Beth Newell is one of the funniest writers in the bike world. I've watched her struggle and rise to stardom over the years and am thrilled she's racing in the big leagues now. Let's hope she holds true to her promise and blogs more regularly again in 2012, because her writing is spurtle-my-coffee-on-my-keyboard funny.