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	<title>Renaissance Bicycles -- Custom Tailored Rivendell, Velo Orange, Soma, and Lugged Steel Bikes&#187; Commentary</title>
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		<title>And Now for a Word From Our Sponsors</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/07/and-now-for-a-word-from-our-sponsors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been a lot written and blogged and podcasted and vlogged about social media marketing.  Certainly any business with a heartbeat is at least aware of the trend towards using more internet based promotions.  And it is probably pretty obvious to you, dear electronic reader, that Renaissance Bicycles has gone &#8220;all in&#8221; with our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Customer Service &#8212; Not Customer Suffice</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/07/customer-service-not-customer-suffice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customer service. Two fundamental words that, dare I say, no longer have much meaning. Sadly, we Americans have voted for low cost over a relationship with our retailers.  This is painfully apparent when you walk into any large home specialty store (Lowe&#8217;s, Home Depot, etc.) and need to ring a hidden bell in order to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fear of Cycling in 5 Parts &#8212; David Horton and Copenhagenize.com</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/07/fear-of-cycling-in-5-parts-david-horton-and-copenhagenize-com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:54:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/?p=2041</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Renaissance Bicycles is a big fan of using the bicycle for basic transport. Utility cycling, bike commuting, city biking, cycling for transportation &#8212; whatever you want to call it &#8212; really brings out the essence of the bicycle.  Sure, we Americans think bikes are for sports or recreation (or for children), but what we often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renaissanced 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper Review</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/06/renaissanced-1983-specialized-stumpjumper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well &#8230; it was such a shame to get to get our vintage Stumpjumper dirty, that we had to just keep on riding it through the muck, the mud, and the rain. But now that we&#8217;ve gotten over the &#8220;new car smell&#8221;, we can get down to the real reason for this whole process &#8230; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Fun Majority</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/03/the-fun-majority/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are playfully realistic about our cycling ambitions. Podiums, medals, and any real cycling accolades aren&#8217;t exactly our Thing. But really, they never were a concern to begin with. This is because we are part of the Fun Majority of cyclists &#8212; the enthusiastic group of people who ride bikes simply for enjoyment. But don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Year &#8212; A New Goal</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/01/a-new-year-a-new-goal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bryan, the benevolent dictator of Renaissance Bicycles, has a new goal for the New Year &#8212; 5200 miles in 2010. Here&#8217;s the when, why, and how in his own words: Like many people, my traditional New Year&#8217;s resolutions are like bad Christmas presents: well intentioned and quickly forgotten.  I would like to think that I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Revolution Will Not Be Televised</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/11/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised/</link>
		<comments>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/11/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/?p=1402</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For the most part, we feel that keeping a pulse on the latest trends / ideas / influences in the bike industry is an important part of operating a niche business in the cycling world. Thankfully, cyclist seem to be especially &#8220;gifted&#8221; when it comes to blogging, vlogging, tweeting, Book Facing, and just about every [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zen and the Art of Bicycle Riding</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/11/zen-and-the-art-of-bicycle-riding/</link>
		<comments>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/11/zen-and-the-art-of-bicycle-riding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/?p=1395</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A Zen teacher saw five of his students returning from the market, riding their bicycles. When they arrived at the monastery and had dismounted, the teacher asked the students, &#8220;Why are you riding your bicycles?&#8221; The first student replied, &#8220;The bicycle is carrying the sack of potatoes. I am glad that I do not have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why We Must Ride</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/11/why-we-must-ride/</link>
		<comments>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/11/why-we-must-ride/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the lull in the cycling season approaches, we are finally venturing out of the shop doors more than just once a week for a little R&#38;R (as in Riding &#38; Replenishing).  Far more than in years past, this renewed time on the bike has been uplifting.  It has also given us a little time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Ride a Bike Forever</title>
		<link>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/06/how-to-ride-a-bike-forever/</link>
		<comments>http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2009/06/how-to-ride-a-bike-forever/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Grant Petersen Ride when you like Don&#8217;t ride out of guilt over last night&#8217;s meal. Don&#8217;t be a slave to your bike, or else you&#8217;ll resent it, and feel guilty whenever you think about it or look at it. Soon you&#8217;ll be avoiding it altogether. If all your rides are like a swimmer&#8217;s workout, [...]]]></description>
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