Tuesday, 31 January 2012
California Winter Riding Style and Warmth Guide
California Winter Riding. Does that even exist? It can vary from sunny balmy days to a crisp frosty morning to a damp foggy afternoon gust.� No matter the conditions, it is always important to dress appropriately, and of course with a little style. Although I am fortunate enough to live in Northern California, and I [...]
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/2012/01/21/california-winter-riding-style-and-warmth-tips/
Amgen Tour, Levi Just Misses TT, Horner Keeps Lead
The winner of the last 3 Tours of California, Team RadioShack?s Levi Leipheimer, who is also the winner of its last 3 time trials in the city of Solvang, just missed his fourth victory in this year?s TT to Garmin-Cerv�lo?s David Zabriskie by 13 seconds. Levi looked very strong on the first parts of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/amgen-tour-levi-just-misses-tt-horner-keeps-lead/
Cheddar Cycle Store Di2 Open Evening
I’m still not better, though I may be getting there, so today’s entry is not about riding, though it is about cycling. �All things considered, riding on my own hasn’t seemed like a very good idea lately so I’ve been stuck in the gym instead where, if I get dizzy and fall over, there are [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/cheddar-cycle-store-di2-open-evening
RAGBRAI and BAK announce 2012 bicycle tour routes
If you're curious about the 2012 routes for RAGBRAI XL (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) or BAK (Biking Across Kansas), then you've been waiting for this weekend.Organizers of both popular across-state bicycle tours announced their routes, a combined 946 miles of bicycling for anyone lucky enough to do both.
Between the two, they have 77 years of experience ushering bicyclists across their states in hot summer sun, thunder showers, and occasional windstorms -- all the while ensuring the cyclists can consume copious quantities of pie.
This is the 40th anniversary of RAGBRAI (July 22-28), a mass bicycle tour of 10,000 people. Perhaps to celebrate the occasion, the ride will be among the least challenging...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/29/4987718.html
Where bicycling boosts local economies -- two more cases
Two studies released this week -- one in Iowa and the other in bike-friendly Boulder -- once again prove that bicycling is good for local economies.The new studies support similar reports from Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and elsewhere that bicyclists are capable of opening their wallets and spreading around some cash, sometimes at a jaw-dropping rate.
The Iowa report finds that recreational bicycling creates nearly $365 million in direct or indirect economic benefit to the state; $1 million a day. Bicycle commuting adds another $54 million a year.
In Boulder ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/27/4986303.html
2012 Event List
In my new role as commuter I was in London yesterday, meeting up with the Cyclosport crew for the first time. �We spent a couple of hours in the Porterhouse sorting out who’s doing what next year. �It’s one of my favourite pubs, so sitting there on medication and unable to drink was a tad [...]
Nitto aluminum "riser" handlebars recalled in US and Canada
Several importers are recalling 2,000 faulty aluminum riser handlebars made in Japan by the Nitto Co.The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging owners to stop riding bicycles equipped with the handlebars and contact the dealer where they were purchased or Euro Asia Imports for free replacements.
The handlebars can break, causing the cyclist to lose control of the bike and fall. There are two reports ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/25/4985591.html
Monday, 30 January 2012
Cycling strong at 80
An 80-year-old retired California school teacher did something on his birthday that too few seniors do -- he got some exercise by taking a long bike ride.Ray Houlihan's bicycle ride took him 103 miles around his hometown of Turlock on a December day. He's completed 15 centuries over the past 20 years or so.
"It's just like the mountains. They're there and you want to start riding them" ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/25/4985379.html
A kerfuffle over City Hall showers
FORT WORTH — It could be expected that a City Council decision to spend about $50,000 on showers for City Hall employees who ride their bicycles to work or jog at lunchtime might raise a few hackles in this very … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/a-kerfuffle-over-city-hall-showers/
Bike Overnight: Over the Cascades
This week's Bike Overnight, written by Kevin MacLachlin, is about a family trip over (and through) the Cascades of Washington State on the Iron Horse Trail. Their Over the Cascades ride took place, obviously, at a time of year when there wasn't quite as much snow in that mountain range as there is right now.
The Iron Horse Trail, formally known as Iron Horse State Park, follows the former route of the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific Railroad, aka the Milwaukee Road, for more than 100 miles, from Cedar Falls to the Columbia River.
For a large share of its route between Harlowton, Montana, and Tacoma, Washington, the Milwaukee Road utilized electric rather than steam locomotives, and during the early 20th century it was the largest -- in terms of distance, at 656 miles -- electrified railroad in the country. Other popular rail-trails following its former right-of-way include the spectacular Route of the Hiawatha, spanning the Montana-Idaho border, and the Kim Williams Trail, located in Adventure Cycling's hometown of Missoula, Montana.
You might also want to have a look at the Gear Review (BOB IBEX trailer) that posted on BikeOvernights.org last Wednesday.
Top photo by Kevin MacLachlin. Bottom photo by Peter Rhodes, from the BikeOvernights.org post Testing Out the Bikepacking Setup. This photo appeared as the Photo of the Week on 01.20.12.
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BIKE OVERNIGHTS is posted every Monday by Michael McCoy, Adventure Cycling?s media specialist, and highlights content from BikeOvernights.org. Mac also compiles the organization's twice-monthly e-newsletter Bike Bits, which goes free-of-charge to more than 43,000 readers worldwide.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/bike-overnight-over-cascades.html
Cycling in New England and New York
Some of my most memorable cycling experiences have unfolded on the beautiful back roads, trails, and sandy beaches of New England and New York. As a resident of Massachusetts for 26 years, I spent many a long weekend exploring the quiet areas, away from traffic and hoards of people.
Let's start in New York. This year we're offering a new tour in the Finger Lakes region, which is of course dotted with several lakes, but nestled among them are awesome wineries. Although the region is also known for hills, our Finger Lakes Loop self-contained tour was designed especially for intermediate riders and follows some of the milder hills in the region. For me, the quiet roads and wineries are worth every modest climb.
North and east of the Finger Lakes are the Adirondack Mountains. With slightly more challenging terrain, Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the Lower 48, greater in size than Yellowstone, the Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon national parks combined! Our Adirondack Loop self-contained tour takes place predominately in the park. You will even visit the historic town of Lake Placid -- famous for 2 memorable winter Olympics!
Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard in early spring offer some of the best riding to be found in the east. Our new Cape Cod Pilgrimage is a journey through the past of colonial America alongside rocky bays and beautiful white sand beaches of the Atlantic seacoast, through quaint villages with traditional New England commons, and on ferry rides from one spectacular scenic view to another. The riding is relatively flat and easy so you can spend more time enjoying the views than turning the pedals.
Last, but not least, is the beautiful Green Mountain State of Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. Lake Champlain is set against the classic Vermont backdrop of lush green hills. In autumn, Vermont is bursting with the reds, oranges, yellows, and bright greens of the season. What better way to go leaf peeping than by bicycle during the Vermont Inn-to-Inn tour?
Photo of Finger Lakes by Steve Powell; photo of Cape Cod by Shawn Decareaux; Vermont and Lake Placid photos by Arlen Hall.
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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's Tours Department. Our 2012 Tours are filling up fast; grab a spot now!
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Photo of Finger Lakes by Steve Powell; photo of Cape Cod by Shawn Decareaux; Vermont and Lake Placid photos by Arlen Hall.
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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's Tours Department. Our 2012 Tours are filling up fast; grab a spot now!
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/cycling-in-new-england-and-new-york.html
Riding your bicyle all day?
The other day I got to ride my bicycle all day. You may ask, don’t you do that all the time?� Aren’t you a professional cyclist?� Don’t worry, I am a professional, but that doesn’t mean I don’t “get” to ride my bike all day all the time.� Sometimes I don’t want to.� Sometimes I [...]
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/2011/12/22/riding-your-bicyle-all-day/
Sleepless Til Seattle from Missoula
In Routes and Mapping, we regularly respond to questions that arrive via the online Contact Us link available on the Adventure Cycling website. In December 2010, it was through this form that I received a note from Graham in Scotland who was preparing to ride across the U.S. with his friend, Pauline.
It was a fairly straightforward opening series of questions: Should we ride the Northern Tier or TransAmerica route? Which direction should we ride, east to west or west to east? What about prevailing winds? I answered his questions and moved on to the next task needing my attention. And then he wrote back, what about panniers? Should I consider using a trailer? Our correspondence continued for the next couple of months as his planning proceeded.
Generally, this is where the conversations end -- I rarely hear back on how the trip went. It was a little bit different this time around with Graham and Pauline. Along the way, Graham had shared with me that he was a filmmaker and he intended to record their trip in a video diary with the possibility of making a full length film at the end. His blog title "Sleepless Til Seattle" intrigued me and I added it to my list of trips I wanted to follow virtually through the summer.
As time permitted, I checked in on Sleepless Til Seattle occasionally to see where they were and how they were doing. I thoroughly enjoyed Graham's video clips and learned a lot about the people and history found along the Northern Tier.
Surprising to me, I heard from Graham directly now and again. Often he'd have a little tidbit to share about services and teasers for the latest video diary entry. In fact, his eloquently worded email and video piece on conditions near Williston, North Dakota, proved to be the tipping point in favor of us significantly moving the Northern Tier Route as far from the active oil and gas exploration occurring there as possible. (More information to come on that topic.)
In early October, I received a hand written note from Graham and Pauline. They had finished their journey from Boston, Massachusetts, to Seattle, Washington, and their happy faces beamed back at me that it had been a success.
Today has Graham back in Scotland and Pauline is pedaling her bicycle in New Zealand -- following her vision of an around the world journey. I continue to be in touch with Graham as he begins putting together the Sleepless Til Seattle film. He is even more inspired to share his experience, "We set out with pre-conceived ideas of America, its people and its culture, based on little more than a lifetime of watching American movies and reading the biased reporting of the press. What we discovered as we pushed west was a country with a generous heart, a can-do spirit and a people that showed us how easy it is to be kind."
To get a taste of the experience of the Sleepless Til Seattle duo, be sure to check out the video diaries Graham made from the road.
As in many a great venture, capital is required to get things started and keep it going. An IndieGoGo campaign has been created to support the film making process. They have an initial fundraising goal of $18,000 by April 1. If you would like to help bring this story to the big screen, you can donate via their IndieGoGo page.
Graham has a post on his blog outlining the project and campaign. If you wish to keep current with the progress of the film, you can follow them on Twitter (@bostontoseattle) or check in on their Sleepless Til Seattle Facebook page.
Top photo: Graham and Pauline preparing to leave from historic Boston, Massachusetts.
Middle photo: Graham in action filming the ride of Sleepless Til Seattle.
Bottom photo: In Seattle, Graham and Pauline at the finish of their journey.
All photos from paulinesymaniak's Flickr photostream Flickr.
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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures, and persons from Adventure Cycling's Route Network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure. She also wants to remind you that map corrections and comments are always welcome via the online Map Correction Form.
It was a fairly straightforward opening series of questions: Should we ride the Northern Tier or TransAmerica route? Which direction should we ride, east to west or west to east? What about prevailing winds? I answered his questions and moved on to the next task needing my attention. And then he wrote back, what about panniers? Should I consider using a trailer? Our correspondence continued for the next couple of months as his planning proceeded.
Generally, this is where the conversations end -- I rarely hear back on how the trip went. It was a little bit different this time around with Graham and Pauline. Along the way, Graham had shared with me that he was a filmmaker and he intended to record their trip in a video diary with the possibility of making a full length film at the end. His blog title "Sleepless Til Seattle" intrigued me and I added it to my list of trips I wanted to follow virtually through the summer.
Surprising to me, I heard from Graham directly now and again. Often he'd have a little tidbit to share about services and teasers for the latest video diary entry. In fact, his eloquently worded email and video piece on conditions near Williston, North Dakota, proved to be the tipping point in favor of us significantly moving the Northern Tier Route as far from the active oil and gas exploration occurring there as possible. (More information to come on that topic.)
In early October, I received a hand written note from Graham and Pauline. They had finished their journey from Boston, Massachusetts, to Seattle, Washington, and their happy faces beamed back at me that it had been a success.
Today has Graham back in Scotland and Pauline is pedaling her bicycle in New Zealand -- following her vision of an around the world journey. I continue to be in touch with Graham as he begins putting together the Sleepless Til Seattle film. He is even more inspired to share his experience, "We set out with pre-conceived ideas of America, its people and its culture, based on little more than a lifetime of watching American movies and reading the biased reporting of the press. What we discovered as we pushed west was a country with a generous heart, a can-do spirit and a people that showed us how easy it is to be kind."
To get a taste of the experience of the Sleepless Til Seattle duo, be sure to check out the video diaries Graham made from the road.
Graham has a post on his blog outlining the project and campaign. If you wish to keep current with the progress of the film, you can follow them on Twitter (@bostontoseattle) or check in on their Sleepless Til Seattle Facebook page.
Top photo: Graham and Pauline preparing to leave from historic Boston, Massachusetts.
Middle photo: Graham in action filming the ride of Sleepless Til Seattle.
Bottom photo: In Seattle, Graham and Pauline at the finish of their journey.
All photos from paulinesymaniak's Flickr photostream Flickr.
Graphic courtesy of Graham Kitchner.
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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures, and persons from Adventure Cycling's Route Network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure. She also wants to remind you that map corrections and comments are always welcome via the online Map Correction Form.Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/sleepless-til-seattle-from-missoula.html
Radioshack, Trek & Nissan, Sponsors Two More Years
Here is a bit of great news to the fans of Team Radioshack. Johan Bruyneel has just released the following message on his blog.
“Even before the Tour has started, I have some great newsfor you. RadioShack, Nissan and Trek have all renewed their sponsorships for 2 additional years! The riders and staff are extremely grateful [...]
“Even before the Tour has started, I have some great newsfor you. RadioShack, Nissan and Trek have all renewed their sponsorships for 2 additional years! The riders and staff are extremely grateful [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/radioshack-trek-nissan-sponsors-two-more-years/
Kl�den Takes the Lead in Basque, Horner 1 Second Back
Team RadioShack?s Andreas Kl�den (GER) stepped up on the podium in the town of Lekunberri at the end of the 2nd stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pa�s Vasco, Tour of Basque Country and donned the leader?s yellow jersey after a smart, safe ride through the Pyr�n�es mountains of northeastern Spain. He?d been visible [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-takes-the-lead-in-basque-horner-1-second-back/
Team RadioShack in Crit�rium du Dauphin�
June 5-12, 2011 Team Radioshack will participate in Crit�rium du Dauphin�, France.
Team Radioshack’s young star Jani Brajkovic won the race in 2010 (Read more here…)
Needless to say he is once again on the team, as he is eager to defend his title, and with him he has a strong team of both young and more [...]
Team Radioshack’s young star Jani Brajkovic won the race in 2010 (Read more here…)
Needless to say he is once again on the team, as he is eager to defend his title, and with him he has a strong team of both young and more [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-criterium-du-dauphine/
TdF Stage 10 ? Kl�den Well Positioned
A very hilly 158-kilometers (about 100 miles) of warm, humid conditions over 4 categorized climbs saw the peloton working hard today after Monday?s rest day, with the sprinters teams looking to neutralize any breaks to choreograph a bunch sprint finish. And that?s just what happened. It looked like HTC-Highroad?s well-honed sprint train would [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-10-kloden-well-positioned/
TdF Stage 12 ? Kl�den ? Pain and Suffering
To the uninitiated, when enthusiasts talk about how elite cyclists can suffer and push themselves through pain, it?s usually a good thing, a compliment. It often refers to a rider pedaling up a high mountain or a long time trial where the toughest mental competitors drive themselves beyond their physical red zone and can [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-12-kloden-pain-and-suffering/
January Sale ? BOOK NOW OR MISS IT!
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BOOKING AT THESE PRICES CLOSES 31st JAN – but IS applicable to bike fits booked for February and March!
Single bike or two bike Retul fits reduced by �85 for all fittings booked in January at ALL FIVE Bike [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/01/30/january-sale-book-now-or-miss-it
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Team RadioShack?s Sophomore Season: Plenty of Reason for Excitement in 2011
The racing?s well underway in the 2011 ProTour season, and it?s clear that Team RadioShack (TRS) means to make its mark during its sophomore campaign. With the team?s well-known founder, Lance Armstrong, announcing his retirement after this year, and already concluding participation in international races for the season, there?s plenty of opportunity for the [...]
Building bicycle wheels: the best builder is you
Fifty miles in, the bicycle wheels I built for myself a few days ago are as true as an arrow from Robin Hood's bow. They did not fly into pieces at the first bump in the road and there is no reason why they should. Wheel building is much easier than, say, knitting or basket [...]
Source: http://cycleseven.org/building-bicycle-wheels-the-best-builder-is-you
Official Team Radioshack Roster for Tour de France 2011
Team Radioshack has just announced their line-up for Tour de France 2011.
Jani Brajkovic
Chris Horner
Markel Irizar
Andreas Kl�den
Levi Leipheimer
Dmitriy Muravyev
S�rgio Paulinho
Yaroslav Popovych
Haimar Zubeldia
Team Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel, together with Team Directors Dirk Demol and Alain Gallopin will direct the team.
?It was hard to make the selection of these nine riders,” said Johan Bruyneel. ?After the injury of [...]
Jani Brajkovic
Chris Horner
Markel Irizar
Andreas Kl�den
Levi Leipheimer
Dmitriy Muravyev
S�rgio Paulinho
Yaroslav Popovych
Haimar Zubeldia
Team Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel, together with Team Directors Dirk Demol and Alain Gallopin will direct the team.
?It was hard to make the selection of these nine riders,” said Johan Bruyneel. ?After the injury of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/official-team-radioshack-roster-for-tour-de-france-2011/
Zalando launch in the UK ? �75 voucher up for grabs!
Please note: Competition provided by Zalando Please note this competition is now closed! Julie is our winning entry! To celebrate the first year of Zalando in the UK, they have a �75 voucher up for grabs for one lucky London Cyclist reader. Read on for details on how to enter. Zalando sell a selection of [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-accessories/zalando-launch-in-the-uk-75-voucher-up-for-grabs/
Applying for a U.S. Bike Route
I get this question quite frequently: "How do we apply for a U.S. Bike Route?" The answer is actually simple -- all you need is a map of the route, a route log documenting the roads and trails, and a signature from the Chief Executive Officer at the state Department of Transportation (DOT).
Filling out the application is easy, and it was designed that way on purpose. However, preparing the documentation that precedes the application is where things are a bit more complicated.
Before I get into too many the details, let me provide a little background about the Application for Designation of a U.S. Bicycle Route. The state's DOT nominates a route for numbered designation to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (USRN). The AASHTO USRN committee is NOT approving the suitability of a route for bicycling; they ARE approving the number that will be applied to the route. This is why the Corridor Plan, which lays out the numbering system for each potential route, is so important (developed by the Task Force for U.S. Bicycle Routes and approved by AASHTO executive board in 2008). In approving the application, the USRN committee is acting on the assurance that the DOT has done due diligence in reviewing the route and has gained all the necessary local jurisdictional approvals (more on this later) so that they can approve the number that makes an interstate bicycle route.
AASHTO is not a federal agency, but a nonprofit association representing highway and transportation departments in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. AASHTO committees are made up of transportation officials, and they write guidance and policies on all things transportation. They work closely with the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. DOT, and they have approved the numbering of our highway system since its inception.
Now, let's get back to what's involved in submitting an application.
- Authority: DOT management must be on board. If not, the application will never move forward. Gaining the signature of the director of a DOT might require multiple meetings to educate upper management about the benefits (PDF) and reasons why U.S. Bike Routes are good for their state. The DOT then submits the application to USRN approximately six weeks previous to either the AASHTO Fall Annual Meeting (October) or spring meeting (May).
- Agreements: Most DOTs will require all the road and trail "owners" to agree to the bicycle route (download our Template Resolution of Support Word document). In other words, whoever manages and maintains the road or trail must provide documentation that they support the designation (PDF). In some states, this is simple. The DOT or similar state agency, such as a Department of Natural Resources (DNR), manages most of the roads/trails and therefore has the authority to designate them. However, in some states it's very complicated. Road jurisdiction changes with every township -- every six miles. Yow! That's a lot of agreements. Most states are somewhere in the middle, with a healthy combination of municipal and county governments, other agencies (DNRs or Parks and Recreation), and state DOT-managed roads.
- Collaboration: We're seeing state agencies work closely with the bicycle and trail community to define the routes and gain the jurisdictional agreements. This is a good thing. Not only does it leverage public agency staff time, it helps ensure a route that the cycling and trail community will endorse -- and, just as important, one that will be enjoyed by the bike traveling public! I stress to state agencies that choosing a long-distance bicycle route doesn't have to be complicated, but it is important to have some level of consistency across the country. While the Task Force established Corridor Criteria (PDF) with some specific recommendations for route criteria, the general feeling was that decisions about suitability be made at the state level, since conditions and terrain across the country vary so widely. Florida worked with many advocates, trail organizations, and other state agencies to draft Criteria for U.S. Bicycle Routes (PDF); other states, such as Wisconsin, have had methodology (PDF) for establishing bike routes for decades. These guidelines provide the right blending of flexibility with preferred conditions (shoulders, bike lanes, traffic volume) that guide volunteers and state agency staff in choosing the roads and trails that will make the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) great.
- Connections: In the application, AASHTO requires that states comply with the Purpose and Policy in Establishment and Extending U.S. Bicycle Routes (PDF). This is a 10-point list that provides the framework that defines the USBRS. For example, #4 states "U.S. Bicycle Routes must connect two or more states, a state and an international border, or two or more U.S. Bicycle Routes." Therefore, neighboring states must either submit joint applications or have an agreement between them that endorses the route as it connects into their state. The endorsement indicates that the neighboring state will implement that route across their state at some point in the future.
- Signs: AASHTO is encouraging states and local agencies to sign U.S. Bike Routes, but they are not required to do so as part of the application. While I think signed U.S. Bike Routes are a critical aspect of a fully functioning, endorsed, promoted and recognized system, I also appreciate that this isn't a potential barrier for states to get involved. Because states are collaborating closely with bicycle and trail groups, I feel confident that the route network will be signed. In addition, we at Adventure Cycling aren't giving up on the idea that some day there will be a grant program to help states meet the cost of signing, planning, and adding shoulders or other amenities to U.S. Bicycle Routes.
So there you have it, the simple application and all its details spelled out. It really isn't that complicated after all.
Corridor Plan image by Adventure Cycling Association
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BUILDING THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM (USBRS) is posted by Ginny Sullivan, USBRS coordinator at Adventure Cycling, and features news and updates related to the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System. The USBRS project is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by a task force under the auspices of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Members of the task force include officials and staff from state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, and nonprofits like the East Coast Greenway Alliance, and Mississippi River Trail, Inc.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/applying-for-us-bike-route.html
ATC-Mini first ride to the Trafalgar Sun
This morning I took a ride to see the Trafalgar Sun. Other than providing a nice bit of publicity for Tropicana, I thought it would also be a good chance to test out to ATC-Mini Helmet Camera. The ATC-Mini Helmet camera costs �123. Which is a bit of bargain considering the high video quality. However, [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-accessories/atc-mini-first-ride-to-the-trafalgar-sun/
The Yellow Peril
It wouldn’t be unfair to say that Harry Blackwood is a MAMIL. And he’s proud of it. He’s been shopping?someone tell him to step away from the internet. IT was only a handful of keystrokes but I knew as soon as I?d finished typing that it had all gone too far. Had I really typed [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/01/06/the-yellow-peril/
Some Cold Miles in the Legs
Another good week just managing to keep the cold at bay. Two hard rides to add to the endurance. Looking forward to first race on Feb 12th. Sun 22nd – 35 miles @ 15.5 mph – 2.15.00 – A recovery ride after previous days 85 miles. Slow and cold. Not the best combination. But, a [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4279/cycling/some-cold-miles-in-the-legs/
Zubeldia Top 10 at San Sebasti�n
Team RadioShack?s highest placed finisher in the Tour de France, Haimar Zubeldia (ESP), finished 7th today in the 237-kilometer (147-mile) Cl�sica Ciclista San Sebasti�n contested in Basque country in the north of Spain. Omega Pharma Lotto?s Belgium star Philippe Gilbert continued his amazing streak this year walking away from some 20 top riders bunched [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/zubeldia-top-10-at-san-sebastian/
Official Team Radioshack Roster for Tour de France 2011
Team Radioshack has just announced their line-up for Tour de France 2011.
Jani Brajkovic
Chris Horner
Markel Irizar
Andreas Kl�den
Levi Leipheimer
Dmitriy Muravyev
S�rgio Paulinho
Yaroslav Popovych
Haimar Zubeldia
Team Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel, together with Team Directors Dirk Demol and Alain Gallopin will direct the team.
?It was hard to make the selection of these nine riders,” said Johan Bruyneel. ?After the injury of [...]
Jani Brajkovic
Chris Horner
Markel Irizar
Andreas Kl�den
Levi Leipheimer
Dmitriy Muravyev
S�rgio Paulinho
Yaroslav Popovych
Haimar Zubeldia
Team Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel, together with Team Directors Dirk Demol and Alain Gallopin will direct the team.
?It was hard to make the selection of these nine riders,” said Johan Bruyneel. ?After the injury of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/official-team-radioshack-roster-for-tour-de-france-2011/
Spanish Cycling Trianing Camp Hoilday
Team Costa Blanca Spanish Cycling Trianing Camp Hoildays 
Team Costa Blanca has been running training holidays since 2001 and is a family run cycling holiday business. Based in the Marina Alta Mountains, this area is known as having the very best training roads in Europe, it is no wonder why Pro teams train here including - Radio Shack/Leopard
- Katusha
- Quickstep/Omega pharma
- Team Sky
- Alberto Contador's Saxobank
- Garmin/Cervelo
- Andy Shcleck's Leopard
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/leZuzxgmiJQ/
Saturday, 28 January 2012
TdF Stage 15 ? Sprinters Rule
Covering 193 kilometers, or 120 miles of pedaling in today?s 15th stage, the Tour revisited 2 cities in the southwest of France that it?s come through many times in the past, Limoux at the start and Montpellier at the finish. Montpellier near the Mediterranean shore holds fond memories for the 2 Robbies on Team RadioShack [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-15-sprinters-rule/
Ben Hermans, Top 12 at Brabant Arrow
Team RadioShack?s Ben Hermans (BEL) showed excellent form in Wednesday?s 51st edition of De Brabantse Pijl, one of the Flanders Classics, which kicked off in Leuven, Belgium and finished in Overijse some 201 kilometers (124 miles) away. He missed a move by the eventual winner Philippe Gilbert?s Omega-Lotto team when they pulled hard [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/ben-hermans-top-12-at-brabant-arrow/
The Tour de France Opens Dramatically
The Tour de France Opens Dramatically (But the Shack Make a Great Showing)
For Team RadioShack supporters the expectation of our favourite team must be immense; the year to date has been a good one for the Team. Latterly Levi Leipheimer took the Tour de Suisse by riding an exceptional final stage time trial, Chris Horner [...]
For Team RadioShack supporters the expectation of our favourite team must be immense; the year to date has been a good one for the Team. Latterly Levi Leipheimer took the Tour de Suisse by riding an exceptional final stage time trial, Chris Horner [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/the-tour-de-france-opens-dramatically/
Robbie McEwen Profile
Robbie McEwen (born June 24, 1972 in Brisbane) is an Australian road-racing champion in his final ? 15th ? season as a professional with Team RadioShack, having started his career with Rabobank in 1996. Nicknamed the Pocket Rocket, he has amassed an almost unsurpassed record of well over 200 victories throughout his long and [...]
Poll: Who Should the Team Ride for in Tour de France 2011
Team Radioshack have just announced their line-up for the upcoming Tour de France, and there are no big surprises. Just a roster with very strong riders and several race favorites.
Who should the team ride for as leader in the General Classification?
Cast your vote here:
http://www.teamradioshack.us/polls/poll-who-should-be-team-leader-in-tour-de-france-2011/
Who should the team ride for as leader in the General Classification?
Cast your vote here:
http://www.teamradioshack.us/polls/poll-who-should-be-team-leader-in-tour-de-france-2011/
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/poll-who-should-the-team-ride-for-in-tour-de-france-2011/
Kl�den Ignites Another Fire in Trentino
No matter how many times I write it this spring, I’ll never tire of typing the name Kl�den and the word ?WIN? in the same sentence! Team RadioShack’s 35-year old German wonder bested another field of quality contenders in the opening 13.4-kilometer Time Trial of the Giro del Trentino today, clocking 15:24 on the [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-ignites-another-fire-in-trentino/
New front wheel ? the spokes are short
Laced but not tensioned The partly completed loft conversion in use for wheel building. After I laced and trued both wheels I realised the spokes are too short. They are all 288 mm and they should be two sizes: 290 mmm and 292 mm (now on order). Not my fault though. The bike shop supplied [...]
Source: http://cycleseven.org/new-front-wheel-the-spokes-are-short
Chris Horner out of Tour de France 2011
Chris Horner appears to have broken his nose and suffered a concussion with the nasty crash on stage 7 of the TDF that separated the main field about 37 mi from the finish. A concussion is a “jarring” of the brain caused by head trauma with the severity often being related to the time of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-out-of-tour-de-france-2011/
Zubeldia Top 10 at San Sebasti�n
Team RadioShack?s highest placed finisher in the Tour de France, Haimar Zubeldia (ESP), finished 7th today in the 237-kilometer (147-mile) Cl�sica Ciclista San Sebasti�n contested in Basque country in the north of Spain. Omega Pharma Lotto?s Belgium star Philippe Gilbert continued his amazing streak this year walking away from some 20 top riders bunched [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/zubeldia-top-10-at-san-sebastian/
VO2 Max Intervals
VO2 Max is the term given to your maximum aerobic capacity.�VO2 Max is effectively the amount of oxygen that you can take in and use. It is your maximal aerobic capacity. It is expressed as litres (ml) of oxygen / weight Kg / per min. Some of the top athletes have recorded figures as high [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4261/training/vo2-max-intervals/
Kl�den or Horner Could Win Tour of the Basque Country
Today?s 4th stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pa�s Vasco, Tour of the Basque Country in Spain, was predicted by many to be the decisive battle in the mountains that would reveal the one or two riders that could stomp down on the field and make this race their own. And while it was [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-or-horner-could-win-tour-of-the-basque-country/
Friday, 27 January 2012
Cycling Plus Routes ? Peak District
Britain?s first National Park has a stunning combination of rugged moorland and lush dales. It also has some epic road climbs. Whether you like long, steady ascents or short killers, there?s something for everyone. Search hard enough and you might even find some flat bits? The main hotspots can be busy on bank holidays and [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/11/16/cycling-plus-routes-%e2%80%93-peak-district/
Caistor Sunday 15th January 2012
Nearly 50 miles plus cycling to the Humber Bridge and back, so just over 60 miles today. A good, cold ride, and good, hot coffee in Caistor. Coasting in Caistor: Francis and Scott take the plunge
Source: http://cycleseven.org/caistor-sunday-15-january-2012
VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERS WITH BIKES BELONG TO CREATE CLEAN, SAFE BIKING COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE
New two-year sponsorship will support key bicycling projects as part of Volkswagen’s Think Blue.® initiative to promote sustainable mobility and environmentally conscious lifestyles
Team RadioShack?s Sophomore Season: Plenty of Reason for Excitement in 2011
The racing?s well underway in the 2011 ProTour season, and it?s clear that Team RadioShack (TRS) means to make its mark during its sophomore campaign. With the team?s well-known founder, Lance Armstrong, announcing his retirement after this year, and already concluding participation in international races for the season, there?s plenty of opportunity for the [...]
Bike Overnight: Over the Cascades
This week's Bike Overnight, written by Kevin MacLachlin, is about a family trip over (and through) the Cascades of Washington State on the Iron Horse Trail. Their Over the Cascades ride took place, obviously, at a time of year when there wasn't quite as much snow in that mountain range as there is right now.
The Iron Horse Trail, formally known as Iron Horse State Park, follows the former route of the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific Railroad, aka the Milwaukee Road, for more than 100 miles, from Cedar Falls to the Columbia River.
For a large share of its route between Harlowton, Montana, and Tacoma, Washington, the Milwaukee Road utilized electric rather than steam locomotives, and during the early 20th century it was the largest -- in terms of distance, at 656 miles -- electrified railroad in the country. Other popular rail-trails following its former right-of-way include the spectacular Route of the Hiawatha, spanning the Montana-Idaho border, and the Kim Williams Trail, located in Adventure Cycling's hometown of Missoula, Montana.
You might also want to have a look at the Gear Review (BOB IBEX trailer) that posted on BikeOvernights.org last Wednesday.
Top photo by Kevin MacLachlin. Bottom photo by Peter Rhodes, from the BikeOvernights.org post Testing Out the Bikepacking Setup. This photo appeared as the Photo of the Week on 01.20.12.
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BIKE OVERNIGHTS is posted every Monday by Michael McCoy, Adventure Cycling?s media specialist, and highlights content from BikeOvernights.org. Mac also compiles the organization's twice-monthly e-newsletter Bike Bits, which goes free-of-charge to more than 43,000 readers worldwide.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/bike-overnight-over-cascades.html
Team RadioShack?s Stable of Champions
Most of the National Road-Race and Time-Trial Cycling Championships around the world are now complete and once again, Team RadioShack has an impressive list of performances, many from some of its younger riders. From countries spread as far across the globe as The USA, Slovenia, New Zealand, Portugal, and Japan, many of The [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack%e2%80%99s-stable-of-champions/
The Sentence
This is not a pretty story. I will be spare in the details. In July 2009 five Ottawa cyclists were victims of a hit-and-run. They were in a lane, cycling in line to breakfast in Pakenham 40km away. It was a clear, bright Sunday morning. The driver fell asleep at the wheel. Yesterday was sentencing [...]
3 states seek to join 19 that require 3-foot passing around cyclists
Updated Jan. 20, 2012 -- Bicycle advocates in Pennsylvania are pushing for a bill that would require drivers give cyclists 4 feet of clearance when they pass.The legislation, HB 170, passed the Pennsylvania House last May, but got pigeon-holed in the Senate's Transportation committee. Supporters want to win Senate approval and the governor's signature this session.
If the bill is approved, Pennsylvania would be the 20th state to require that motorists give bicycle riders 3 or more feet of clearance when passing. The law also confirms a cyclist's right to the road and makes it illegal to right hook a bicycle rider.
California advocates also are seeking new 3-foot legislation this year after last year's veto ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2008/3/5/3549263.html
Team RadioShack in Crit�rium du Dauphin�
June 5-12, 2011 Team Radioshack will participate in Crit�rium du Dauphin�, France.
Team Radioshack’s young star Jani Brajkovic won the race in 2010 (Read more here…)
Needless to say he is once again on the team, as he is eager to defend his title, and with him he has a strong team of both young and more [...]
Team Radioshack’s young star Jani Brajkovic won the race in 2010 (Read more here…)
Needless to say he is once again on the team, as he is eager to defend his title, and with him he has a strong team of both young and more [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-criterium-du-dauphine/
Team RadioShack?s Stable of Champions
Most of the National Road-Race and Time-Trial Cycling Championships around the world are now complete and once again, Team RadioShack has an impressive list of performances, many from some of its younger riders. From countries spread as far across the globe as The USA, Slovenia, New Zealand, Portugal, and Japan, many of The [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack%e2%80%99s-stable-of-champions/
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Chris Horner out of Tour de France 2011
Chris Horner appears to have broken his nose and suffered a concussion with the nasty crash on stage 7 of the TDF that separated the main field about 37 mi from the finish. A concussion is a “jarring” of the brain caused by head trauma with the severity often being related to the time of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-out-of-tour-de-france-2011/
The London Bike Show
Last Sunday I visited the London Bike Show at the Excel Centre. It was held in conjunction with the Outdoors Show, the Adventure Travel Show and the Boat Show. Boats make me seasick but the rest sounded right up my street. The Docklands Light Railway stops on the doorstep and I arrived at 10.00 am [...]
New Planet X and On-One Demo Bikes in Bristol
A fresh batch of demo bikes from Planet X and On-One just landed in our Bristol showroom!
The only location in the South West where you can see, test ride and be accurately fitted for Planet X and On-One’s extensive range of bikes.
Each bike purchased from Bike Science includes a FREE 45 minute pre-purchase sizing session [...]
The only location in the South West where you can see, test ride and be accurately fitted for Planet X and On-One’s extensive range of bikes.
Each bike purchased from Bike Science includes a FREE 45 minute pre-purchase sizing session [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/10/11/new-planet-x-and-on-one-demo-bikes-in-bristol
VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERS WITH BIKES BELONG TO CREATE CLEAN, SAFE BIKING COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE
New two-year sponsorship will support key bicycling projects as part of Volkswagen’s Think Blue.® initiative to promote sustainable mobility and environmentally conscious lifestyles
Team RadioShack, By The Numbers
As we now head full steam into the 2011 racing season, with several major races, and victories already in the record books, it seems a good time to provide a brief overview of the 29 riders making up this year?s Team RadioShack roster and compare some of their statistics. You can always find more [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-by-the-numbers/
Cycling strong at 80
An 80-year-old retired California school teacher did something on his birthday that too few seniors do -- he got some exercise by taking a long bike ride.Ray Houlihan's bicycle ride took him 103 miles around his hometown of Turlock on a December day. He's completed 15 centuries over the past 20 years or so.
"It's just like the mountains. They're there and you want to start riding them" ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/25/4985379.html
Nitto aluminum "riser" handlebars recalled in US and Canada
Several importers are recalling 2,000 faulty aluminum riser handlebars made in Japan by the Nitto Co.The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging owners to stop riding bicycles equipped with the handlebars and contact the dealer where they were purchased or Euro Asia Imports for free replacements.
The handlebars can break, causing the cyclist to lose control of the bike and fall. There are two reports ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/25/4985591.html
The Best Christmas Gift.
When do you know you are important to someone?� One one level it could be that they buy you a RoadID, but you reach a whole new status level when you are on their RoadID! One of my favorite products is my RoadID.� You have to briefly let me get up on my soap box [...]
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/2011/12/13/the-best-christmas-gift/
2012 San Dimas Stage Race
Registration Opens
Castelli Nanoflex Legwarmers Review
Over Christmas I bought these Castelli Nanoflex Legwarmers. For the past few weeks of cold weather, I’ve been testing and am quite pleased with the product. Warmth The material is warm and I used over a great tolerance of temperatures down to 4 – 5 degrees. Below that, and you would want something warmer, but [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4219/clothes/castelli-nanoflex-legwarmers-review/
Deteriorating condition of bicycle parked in New York City
Time-lapse photography demonstrates the life-expectancy of a bicycle on a New York City street -- about 270 days.
Quite frankly, I'm surprised it lasted that long.
The demise of the bicycle locked up in the Soho district by the staff at design company Red Peak doesn't start until about 180 days into the experiment when the water bottle disappears.
Oddly, the U-lock disappears ...
Quite frankly, I'm surprised it lasted that long.
The demise of the bicycle locked up in the Soho district by the staff at design company Red Peak doesn't start until about 180 days into the experiment when the water bottle disappears.
Oddly, the U-lock disappears ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/23/4984071.html
New Planet X and On-One Demo Bikes in Bristol
A fresh batch of demo bikes from Planet X and On-One just landed in our Bristol showroom!
The only location in the South West where you can see, test ride and be accurately fitted for Planet X and On-One’s extensive range of bikes.
Each bike purchased from Bike Science includes a FREE 45 minute pre-purchase sizing session [...]
The only location in the South West where you can see, test ride and be accurately fitted for Planet X and On-One’s extensive range of bikes.
Each bike purchased from Bike Science includes a FREE 45 minute pre-purchase sizing session [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/10/11/new-planet-x-and-on-one-demo-bikes-in-bristol
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
H is for Hungary - Eating London A to Z Video Post
Peter, an unlikely-looking gastronome was a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and generous guide into Hungarian cuisine. H is for Hungary: an A to Z of World Foods of London from Alastair Humphreys on Vimeo.
Hortobagyi Husos Palacsinta (meaty Hungarian pancakes)
Hungarians are a proud people and nothing seems to excite their dignity more than food. Meeting peter, a Hungarian restaurateur at his part time home The White Swan in Golders Green, I began to understand why. For Hungarians food is...
That?s Amore
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a New Year… �Outside the window the sun was shining, the sky was something vaguely resembling blue, and the wind had finally dropped from intolerable and dangerous to merely annoying and challenging. �Time to ride! �Good thing today was an ACG ride then, right? �Maybe because [...]
Bikeradar Training Hub will get you ride ready at London Bike Show!
If you’re looking for that extra bit of motivation to help you achieve your 2012 cycling goals then get along to the London Bike Show from Thursday January 12, and take advantage of the brilliant BikeRadar Training hub which will give you access to a wide range of cycling-specific physiological assessments and coaching advice. The [...]
Becoming Bike Travel Friendly: Minneapolis Case Study
I recently came across a couple of articles about Minneapolis that got me thinking. The first one was about a new vending machine and bike station, called BikeFixtation, which enables cyclists to fix their bikes on the fly. And the other story focused on the city's increasing bike/walk numbers recorded over the past few years (up 52% since 2007). The increase is attributed to the ever-growing infrastructure the city is investing in -- both on- and off-road accommodations and a top-notch bike share program, called Nice-Ride. Additionally, the Mississippi National River Recreation Area, a 72-mile urban national park (pictured above) that runs through the Twin Cities, views alternative transportation options as a priority for both locals and tourists who wish to experience this unique park.
So, I started to think about what makes Minneapolis so special. Long before they had bike share and bike boulevards, they had a vision for the city. Minneapolis began putting in transit, then connected transit with trails and bike-friendly roads -- in essence, they created a network that could accommodate various transportation options. A few years ago, these efforts were rewarded when Minneapolis was one of four cities each given $25 million for a federal project called the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program, which seeks to demonstrate how infrastructure can boost bicycling and walking rates (I believe they've been successful). Bike Walk Twin Cities administers the grant.
The Twin Cities are exactly the kind of urban setting cyclists want to access before, during, and/or after their tours. In a bicycle tourism survey recently conducted by Adventure Cycling, respondents indicated that most cyclists on tours enjoy small to medium sized cities. Why? Probably because most large cities aren't as easy to get around by bicycle as places like Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nor do most cities connect cycling to other transportation modes the way the Twin Cities do.
But there are small things that any city -- large, medium, or small -- can do to become more bike-travel friendly. Think of the Fixtation at the very basic level; just having a bike pump and a patch kit available. There's an entire list of such ideas on the Adventure Cycling "Building Bike Tourism" page that might spark some ideas for your city.
And where should these small, but helpful amenities be placed? Where cyclists go, of course: coffee shops, ice cream shops, bike shops, restaurants, libraries, tourism and information centers, campgrounds, bed & breakfasts, inns, and motels.
Minneapolis is a great case study -- a place that many other communities can aspire to emulate. With weather conditions that are often snowy and blustery, and despite facing many of the same growth issues other American cities deal with, Minneapolis is taking a different approach. And the result is a healthier, more active community. According to this blog, it's the third fittest city in America. Now that's something to boast about!
Photos by Ginny Sullivan
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BUILDING THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM (USBRS) is posted by Ginny Sullivan, USBRS coordinator at Adventure Cycling, and features news and updates related to the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System. The USBRS project is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by a task force under the auspices of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Members of the task force include officials and staff from state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, and nonprofits like the East Coast Greenway Alliance, and Mississippi River Trail, Inc.
BUILDING THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM (USBRS) is posted by Ginny Sullivan, USBRS coordinator at Adventure Cycling, and features news and updates related to the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System. The USBRS project is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by a task force under the auspices of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Members of the task force include officials and staff from state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, and nonprofits like the East Coast Greenway Alliance, and Mississippi River Trail, Inc.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/becoming-bike-travel-friendly.html
Lazy Days
For most of us, wintertime is a little bit of a lazier time of year. Yeah, you do some skiing and cold-weather commuting, but unless you're a fat-bike aficionado you probably do a little less riding and a little more couch surfing during the winter. And that's not necessarily a bad thing! It's nice to give our bodies a rest and some time to properly rebuild. It also gives us some time to think about the adventures we'd like to have in the upcoming year, and to read stories that inspire us. If we went as hard as we could all the time, we'd just get burned out.
For help in planning your next adventure, visit our routes and maps web pages and check out our incredible route network.
Need some inspirational reading? Visit Cyclosource and check out our books. You can read accounts of family travels and exploits on tandems, as well as how-to books about trip planning, nutrition, and emergency bike repair.
Photos by Adventure Cycling Association
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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)
For help in planning your next adventure, visit our routes and maps web pages and check out our incredible route network.
Need some inspirational reading? Visit Cyclosource and check out our books. You can read accounts of family travels and exploits on tandems, as well as how-to books about trip planning, nutrition, and emergency bike repair.
Photos by Adventure Cycling Association
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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/lazy-days.html
Cycling in Brighton
Guest post by Chris Bean They call it London-on-Sea, so it definitely fits on this blog. Right? Good. Biking in Brighton is, well, not that different from biking in London ? there are potholes, buses, taxis and gormless pedestrians to keep you amused. The whole experience is however, distinctly provincial compared to riding around London, [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/touring/cycling-in-brighton/
Tribute to Wouter Weylandt (#108), 1984-2011
I’m sure many of you have heard the news regarding the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt of Leopard-Trek last week during the third stage of the Giro d?Italia, after he crashed during a mountain descent. The funeral was this week.
This horribly sad event has really given me pause, but also a deeper understanding and [...]
This horribly sad event has really given me pause, but also a deeper understanding and [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tribute-to-wouter-weylandt-108-1984-2011/
Metabolic Profiling ? Book your Session Now
Yesterday saw Bike Science – Planet X team riders Lisa Greenfield and Paul Horsfall perform our first ever metabolic profiling sessions at Bike Science Bristol. Jon Riley of TrueZone testing visited to show us the “New Leaf ” metabolic profiling system in action and give our team riders the opportunity to gain valuable information on [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/10/22/metabolic-profiling-book-your-session-now
Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) - Eating London A to Z
Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) Here is a recipe from Mohsen Iranian restaurant. Aubergines are considered a staple in Iran, not dissimilar to our potato. They are used in numerous recipes an this simple recipe is for a tasty dip...
The Hungry Cyclist Podcast - July 2011 - I is for Iran
Choosing a restaurant fro I in our alphabetical culinary quest was not easy. There were of course plenty of calls for India, a strong shout went out for Israel and with the current Nordic trend in cuisine many thought we...
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
George Carlin: bike hater, lover, or just playing it for laughs?
George Carlin was one of my all-time favorite comedians, and I loved to hear him ridicule our institutions.
So I was seriously distressed to hear what he said about bicyclists in this short piece posted on YouTube a few years ago.
It wasn't the profanity that got to me, it was his apparent unbridled animosity toward bicyclists.
So I was ...
So I was seriously distressed to hear what he said about bicyclists in this short piece posted on YouTube a few years ago.
It wasn't the profanity that got to me, it was his apparent unbridled animosity toward bicyclists.
So I was ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/16/4979369.html
Christmas Holidays ? We?re Back on the 3rd Of Jan
Bike Science is closing for our Christmas break from 5pm on Friday 23rd Dec. We re-open on Tuesday the 3rd. All our staff throughout the UK wish our clients a merry Christmas and a great new year. Why not prepare for your 2012 season with a RETUL PRECISION BIKE FIT �85 off in our January [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/12/23/christmas-holidays-were-back-on-the-3rd-of-jan
First Endurance Partners with the Specialized-lululemon professional cycling team in 2012
Team will use the full product line and work with First Endurance on new product development.
Team RadioShack in Scheldeprijs and Grand Prix Cerami
Here is an overview of the Team Radioshack line-ups for the next races:
99th Scheldeprijs / Schoten (Belgium), 06/04/11
Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Sam Bewley, Manuel Cardoso, Ben King, Robbie McEwen, N�lson Oliveira, S�bastien Rosseler & Bj�rn Selander
Director: Dirk Demol
Grand Prix Cerami / Frameries (Belgium), 07/04/11
Riders: Sam Bewley, Manuel Cardoso, Ben Hermans, Ben King, Michal Kwiatkowski, N�lson Oliveira, [...]
99th Scheldeprijs / Schoten (Belgium), 06/04/11
Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Sam Bewley, Manuel Cardoso, Ben King, Robbie McEwen, N�lson Oliveira, S�bastien Rosseler & Bj�rn Selander
Director: Dirk Demol
Grand Prix Cerami / Frameries (Belgium), 07/04/11
Riders: Sam Bewley, Manuel Cardoso, Ben Hermans, Ben King, Michal Kwiatkowski, N�lson Oliveira, [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-scheldeprijs-and-grand-prix-cerami/
Just Arrived ? Ultimate Winter Overshoes from Snugg
In stock IN STOCK NOW! The ultimate winter cycling overshoes from renowned wetsuit manufacturer Snugg. We saw these at this years TCR show and just had to have some. Suffer no longer with cold feet. Now’s the time to invest in a key piece of winter kit. These neoprene overshoes are windproof and will keep [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/11/08/just-arrived-ultimate-winter-overshoes-from-snugg
Awesome Summer Family Vacations
Ah, the holidays are over, children are returning to school, and young adults will be heading back to college soon. Winter is beginning to settle in in most places in the country, with the coldest of weather just ahead. The good news? The days are finally getting longer.
As I think back to when my boys, now in their mid-twenties, were teens and pre-teens, I fondly remember the glimmers of excitement that developed after the holidays. Our attention continued on winter sports, school, music, and clubs, but our thoughts invariably focused on summer. January and February, the time for summer vacation planning! Summer camps, weekend trips, visitors, vacations! Summers sometimes seemed as hectic as the holidays, but they were totally packed with fun and excitement. The calendars were placed on the table and the family began to talk about all that we wanted to do in the summer. Cycling opportunities and vacations were definitely on the agenda. Where to go? With whom to cycle? How long to ride? What to bring?
One of the beauties of an Adventure Cycling Family Fun tour is that all the logistics of the tour are handled for you. Once you arrive, you simply ride, enjoy the scenery, and share time with your children -- or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends. You can explore Colorado's mountains, Missouri's Katy Trail, or the C&O Canal. Every tour is catered with some of the best grub around prepared by our finest tour chefs. You'll ride load-free, with Adventure Cycling staff carry your tent and gear in a support vehicle. You have the opportunity to ride with your children and your children have the opportunity to meet other kids that like, or love, to ride. There are lots of sites to explore, with ample social time for everyone.
What are you waiting for? Start dreaming about, and planning for that family cycling vacation that you and your children will never forget! Check out our Family Fun tours now.
Top photo by Arlen Hall; middle and bottom photos by Larry Brock.
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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's ours Department. Check out our 2012 Tours!
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| Arlen, Chris, Brandon circa 1992 |
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| A ride in the rain -- C&O Family Fun |
What are you waiting for? Start dreaming about, and planning for that family cycling vacation that you and your children will never forget! Check out our Family Fun tours now.
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| Antietam Battlefield -- C&O Family Fun |
Top photo by Arlen Hall; middle and bottom photos by Larry Brock.
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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's ours Department. Check out our 2012 Tours!
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/awesome-summer-family-vacations.html
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