>>> Perhaps it’s because of summer, the slow news cycle, and recent news, but tell the truth: Has Philly ever been as bicycle-obsessed as it is now? And like every other Philly-grown youth culture obsession, it was only a matter of time before Urban Outfitters swooped in and started up a what? A bike store. Oh yes they did. UO Bikes come in all the flavors of the American Apparel rainbow, and you can trick them out in the same ways you can a pair of Vans online. Somewhere, a stinky, cantankerous bike messenger’s head is exploding. [UO]
>>> Sorta related: Having a party where you’re expecting lots of bike messengers, UArts kids and sundry non-drivers, and you’d like to avoid that unsightly parked-bike pile-on at the top of your street and every pole in between? The Neighborhood Bike Works program is now offering valet bike parking for your event. Prices start at $50 per hour, which you can handle easily by watering down your liquor. [NeighborhoodBikeWorks]
>>> And finally, don’t worry, we are planning a larger Tour de France post in a bit, but in the meantime, if you’ve got a pile of cash burning a hole in your bike shorts, Human Zoom in Manayunk is currently carrying the make and model of the bike Lance Armstrong is currently riding for the Astana team while he pisses everyone off. [HumanZoom via Examiner]

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