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Written by Calvin on January 12, 2011/Park Tool News
EUROPACUP
The EUROPACUP is organized by ISSABrno as a competition between some of the best mechanics who study bike mechanics schools in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic. This competition was held on January 7th, 2011 in Brno, Czech Republic. Eight work areas stocking Park Tool products were created for the event.
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Written by Karl on January 4, 2011/Park Tool News
Park Tool Product in Ghana
Read how Park Tools have been helping school children in Ghana.
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Written by Calvin on December 23, 2010/Park Tool News
The Life of a Pro Mechanic When His Team Is Not Racing
Eric Jellum (Head Mechanic, Kelly Benefits Racing Team) describes the life of a mechanic once the race season ends.
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Written by Calvin on December 18, 2010/Park Tool News
Santa Story
In the frozen plains of Saint Paul, Minnesota, each December heralds the annual emergence of the famous Park Tool Santa. Read to learn more about this local fixture.
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Written by Calvin on December 15, 2010/Park Tool News
USA Cycling Race Mechanic Clinic
Every year USA Cycling, the National governing body for bike racing in the USA, hosts the Bill Woodul Race Mechanic Clinic. The first clinic, held in 1988, was created by USA Cycling Head Equipment Manager, the late Bill Woodul. The clinic offers a unique venue for the education of the race mechanic found no where else in the world.
The focus during December 1–5, 2010 was on what it takes to provide the service and support required at competitive cycling events.
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Written by Karl on November 3, 2010/Park Tool News
PARK TOOL PRODUCTS IN HAITI
Read to learn about how Park Tools are helping people in Haiti.
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Written by Karl on October 6, 2010/Park Tool News
Park Tool Receives “Bicycle Friendly Business” Designation
The League of American Bicyclists has named Park Tool as a Bicycle Friendly Business. The League’s Allison Dewey told Park Tool, "Your business is doing amazing things for its employees and the greater bicycling community! We are very impressed to say the least!"
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Written by Calvin on August 13, 2010/Park Tool News
MarathonMan—Europe 2010 in the Czech Republic
More racing in the Czech Republic and that means more work for PedalSport. The event is a series of races for the general sporting public, and licensed and amateur racers, as well as handicapped sportsmen's class. Also held was UCI CN - Czech Championship in 2010 in XCM, the MarathonMan - Europe 2010 and the iVelo Bike Marathon 2010 series.
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Written by Karl on August 11, 2010/Park Tool News
Inside Minnesota's Booming Bike Economy
When your state lays claim to having the No. 1 biking city in the nation, it’s good for more than just cyclists; it’s good for the whole economy—here’s how.
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Written by Calvin on July 6, 2010/Park Tool News
Miller School adds Cycling Program
We received pictures from Peter Hufnagel of the Miller School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Peter has started a high school cycling program which includes extensive instruction in bicycle mechanics.
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