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Thursday, 31 January 2013
Video: Paris ? Nice 2011. Stage 5, Final 5km
This video covers the last 5 km of stage 5 in Paris-Nice 2011. This was a big day for Team Radioshack and Andreas Kl�den who won the stage.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-paris-nice-2011-stage-5-final-5km/
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-criterium-du-dauphine/
Team RadioShack Moves 3 into Paris-Nice Top 10 after Stage 6
In Friday’s race of truth, the individual time trial at the 69th running of Paris-Nice, Tony Martin of HTC-Highroad, as expected by many, laid down a devastating effort over the 27 kilometer course, beating the next competitor by a full 20 seconds and scrambling the general classification from the previous day’s posting. However, Team RadioShack [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-moves-3-into-paris-nice-top-10-after-stage-6/
Ray of light
Today is Day 5 on the wagon(s). �New Year, new resolve, etc… �I’ve had a week when riding wasn’t an option, as working wasn’t optional, and the rest of my time was taken up by seeing the kind of people with whom you make appointments and don’t cancel them. �So no riding, just evening gym [...]
2012 Holiday Campaign Update
This year we had our largest fundraising opportunity ever. The Holiday Trailblazers, a group of donors, challenged us to raise $86,000 by December 31, which they would match. We reached out to members to help us raise the money by making a donation. The campaign started off strong, slowed gradually, and then we sent out our last reminder on December 27, just $16,000 away from our goal, and blew past the finish line within hours!
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2012 Holiday Campaign Figures:
- Total match available: $86,000
- Total amount raised to meet match: $147,448.35
- Total amount raised including match: $233,448.35
Only with the support of our members can Adventure Cycling offer the best bicycle-travel magazine, the best cycling maps, the most affordable guided tours, and the most expert bicycle-travel advice available. Because of our members, we continue to grow our resources and our influence, exposing more people to the magic of bicycle travel.
Thank you for all your support and thank you to our Holiday Trailblazers for challenging us!
Visit our website to learn more about our work in 2012 and our goals for 2013. Visit us on Facebook and help spread the word!
Here?s to great cycling in 2013.
Illustrations by Luke McDonnell
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SUPPORT ADVENTURE CYCLING is written by Amanda Lipsey, development director for Adventure Cycling Association.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/2012-holiday-campaign-update.html
Stories in the Snow, Winter Travel
Although the cold demands respect, I love nothing more than to muck about, marveling at the beauty of winter and finding stories in the snow. My partner Bill loves identifying bicycle tracks, and as he shouts out the treads, I try to learn the difference between the Escalator, the Larry, the Big Fat Larry, the Nate, etc. But I always fall short, distracted by a fresh mouse or ermine track, a glimpse into the lives of the forest dwellers. Skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or snow biking, it doesn't really matter, with all the different tracks to see, it's high drama out there!
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| Larry tracks above, I think. |
You can see the touch-down of the wings in the photo above, where the squirrel tracks suddenly end. Sometimes the tracks aren't as delicate or as intriguing ...
I came upon the scene in this photo, Bill was fine, some of the extra fluff cushioned his landing, and a small rib in the road caused the careening of the bike. A crash complete with helmet imprints and foot steps leading away from the scene.
I hope you can get out to enjoy the winter, set some fresh tracks and discover the wonder. Also, check out some options for trips with Adventure Cycling Association. We're setting some new tracks with a few brand-new tours:
Southern Sampler - May 11 - 22
Bar Harbor, Maine Inn to Inn - June 8 - 15
Also, grab some friends and check out some high adventure on some of these tours:
Sierra Cascades - May 25 - July 30
Freedom Flyer - June 26 - July 4
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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. Check out our 2013 Tours!
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/stories-in-snow-winter-travel.html
Cycling in the snow
The snow is coming down over London and many cycle commuters will be having a chilly ride home, beautifully framed by snowflakes. This morning I cycled in with a friend of mine, to show her the ropes about cycling in London. Her biggest complaint: ?It?s too hot! I?m sweating!? It?s bitter sweet that on one [...]
The post Cycling in the snow appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-in-the-snow-2/
Cycling in Snow (photos)
Everywhere seems coated in snow. I’ve been gingerly cycling into town, wishing I had wider wheels than my 25 racing wheels. I popped into Beeline bicycles on the way back, eyeing up the cheap mountain bikes and their fat tyres. The problem is that I have such a long wish list of bicycles (foldup, single [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/675/cycling-photos/cycling-in-snow/
Searching for Cycling in Denmark
Why does your page not come up for "Cycling in Denmark"? asked Sandra. Because my page is not about Cycling in Denmark I answered. It's about "Cycle Touring in Denmark." As a matter of fact 'my page' is not even about that, but our cycle tour in Denmark. And there are two pages as we've [...]
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Levi Leipheimer Maintains 2nd in Catalunya 2011
Today?s 5th stage of Spain?s venerated Volta a Catalunya was about as mountainous as a route can be and still not be officially classified a full on ?mountain stage.? Starting in El Vendrell and finishing some 206 kilometers (128 miles) later in Tarragona, the route profile of this year?s longest stage had the look of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/levi-leipheimer-maintains-2nd-in-catalunya-2011/
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 all [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-takes-the-lead-in-basque-horner-1-second-back/
SUPERCROSS STAR VILLIPOTO USES SPECIALIZED TO RECOVER FROM TORN ACL
Three Part Video Series Documenting His Recovery Released.
My favourite waste of time
� You know that feeling when the train next to you at the platform pulls away, or the car next to you at the traffic lights goes before you, and you’re not really watching, it’s an out of the corner of your eye thing, and you suddenly feel like you’re going backwards? As I rode [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/my-favourite-waste-of-time
A Better Class of Insult
Cycling has given many wonderful things to the world – freedom, fun, independence, an economical means of transport, and a way to appear cool even if you have a beard. But, when it comes to insults, cycling has made a woeful contribution, rarely elevating the English language from anything more than� a bog-standard gutter-level curse. [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6924/funny/a-better-class-of-insult/
Structural Cycling
Structural Cycling is a term I recently thought of to characterise the type of cycling I do mostly. It signifies cycling as a structural part of one's life. It is not essential for survival as are eating and drinking but has status equal to, say, tooth cleaning, nail cutting, shaving, hair washing, tidying the house, [...]
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 Shack?s team [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack%e2%80%99s-stable-of-champions/
Thrice the Fun! Team Radioshack in May 2011
Thrice the Fun! Team Radioshack done proud at Amgen Tour of California, Giro d?Italia, and US Cycling Professional Road Race National Championship It?s been quite a month for the riders of Team Radioshack (RSH), quite a month indeed! No lie, plenty of racing to be had, and the Shackers showed up big time and done [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/thrice-the-fun-team-radioshack-in-may-2011/
Urban Assault Rides taking the year off; bicycle obstacle race to return in 2014
All good things must end, or go on hiatus, and so it is for the Urban Assault Rides sponsored by New Belgium Brewery.
The obstacle-course/scavenger-hunt-style bicycling event that visits 10 cities every year has been put on hold, organizers say, while they use 2013 for a "planning and development" year. "Now that we look to the future, we see that the Urban Assault Ride is poised for a rebirth. Our goal is for the UAR to be known as ...
The obstacle-course/scavenger-hunt-style bicycling event that visits 10 cities every year has been put on hold, organizers say, while they use 2013 for a "planning and development" year. "Now that we look to the future, we see that the Urban Assault Ride is poised for a rebirth. Our goal is for the UAR to be known as ...
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas.� Happy Christmas. I know I am a little bit late wishing the very warmest holidays to you and your family, but that is a good sign that I was fully immersed in the perfect Christmas cheer involving a gingerbread house, Christmas tree and wreath, puffy paint Christmas stockings, festive music, Christmas manicure, flawlessly wrapped presents and a spice pot.� Yes.� A spice pot. It was the more memorable Christmases I have had in quite some time, maybe because I can remember things again, or maybe because it was...
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/
Team RadioShack Line-up in Denain and Amstel Gold Race
Team RadioShack Line-up in Denain and Amstel Gold Race Grand Prix de Denain (France), 14/04/2011 Riders: Sam Bewley, Philip Deignan, Robbie Hunter, Ben King, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Nelson Oliveira & Jesse Sergent Director: Dirk Demol Amstel Gold Race (Netherlands), 17/04/2011 Riders: Philip Deignan, Ben Hermans, Markel Irizar, Geoffroy Lequatre, S�rgio Paulinho, Gregory Rast, Jesse [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-denain-and-amstel-gold-race/
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/
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/poll-who-should-the-team-ride-for-in-tour-de-france-2011/
Searching for Cycling in Denmark
Why does your page not come up for "Cycling in Denmark"? asked Sandra. Because my page is not about Cycling in Denmark I answered. It's about "Cycle Touring in Denmark." As a matter of fact 'my page' is not even about that, but our cycle tour in Denmark. And there are two pages as we've [...]
Can cycling change the way people look for properties in London?
Sponsored feature When looking for somewhere new to live, whether you are renting or buying, one of the main factors that will affect your choice of property are the facilities available for your preferred mode of transport. If you are a car owner, parking spaces will be an important factor, if you use public transport, [...]
The post Can cycling change the way people look for properties in London? appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-looking-for-property/
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/official-team-radioshack-roster-for-tour-de-france-2011/
The truth and the bike.
We are all guilty of it. We get entrenched in the monotony of the bike.� We get to our group rides, we pedal, we suffer, we blow snot, we stare at the wheel in front of us, we tough it out, we train.� I love the grit and the romance.� It has almost a cathartic rhythm to it all. I love the predictable nature my training lends me.� I love my roads, I love my potholes, and I love my routine.� I clip in, I ride, I get stronger, I...
SUPERCROSS STAR VILLIPOTO USES SPECIALIZED TO RECOVER FROM TORN ACL
Three Part Video Series Documenting His Recovery Released.
Nicole Cooke?s Retirement
If you’re depressed at the soap opera surrounding multi-millionaire cyclists taking 13 years to own up to their persistent cheating, you’ll enjoy this article about Nicole Cooke’s retirement. – ‘I had to say exactly how it is’ On her first Tour de France, she shared a house with other cyclists. When she opened the fridge [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6897/cycling/nicole-cookes-retirement/
Specialized Mantacage
Riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike route this past summer gave me a whole new appreciation for bottle cages. I began the ride with three different bottle cage models, and by the time I hit the border in Antelope Wells, New Mexico, only one bottle cage survived.
The Specialized Mantacage was the sole survivor, which stood up against 2,754 miles of gravel and washboard dirt roads, not to mention a few thousand miles leading into the ride. Pretty impressive for an aluminum cage that tips the scales at a scant 45 grams. Specialized uses a unique Manta Ray-esque wing design to cradle the bottle, which provides quite a bit of surface area for making some secure welds between the base plate and the wings of the bottle cage.
Another cool feature of this bottle cage is that you can spread or contract the wings to accommodate bottles of different sizes. On many occasions I had to spread the wings out to grip a larger 1-liter bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red, while on fewer occasions I brought the wings back in to squeeze down on a smaller bottle of orange juice.
The cages are priced at $12, and can either be purchased through your local Specialized dealer, or direct from Specialized online.
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TOURING GEAR & TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead. Look for Josh's Fine Tuned column in Adventure Cyclist magazine as well.
The Specialized Mantacage was the sole survivor, which stood up against 2,754 miles of gravel and washboard dirt roads, not to mention a few thousand miles leading into the ride. Pretty impressive for an aluminum cage that tips the scales at a scant 45 grams. Specialized uses a unique Manta Ray-esque wing design to cradle the bottle, which provides quite a bit of surface area for making some secure welds between the base plate and the wings of the bottle cage.
Another cool feature of this bottle cage is that you can spread or contract the wings to accommodate bottles of different sizes. On many occasions I had to spread the wings out to grip a larger 1-liter bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red, while on fewer occasions I brought the wings back in to squeeze down on a smaller bottle of orange juice.
The cages are priced at $12, and can either be purchased through your local Specialized dealer, or direct from Specialized online.
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TOURING GEAR & TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead. Look for Josh's Fine Tuned column in Adventure Cyclist magazine as well.Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/specialized-mantacage.html
Masters of the craft
A custom bicycle show is akin to an art exhibit. Masters of their genre showcase their latest work. Some of the creations might tend to the avant-garde. Others are in the style of the classics. Some of the best custom … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/masters-of-the-craft/
Monday, 28 January 2013
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 all [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-takes-the-lead-in-basque-horner-1-second-back/
2012 Holiday Campaign Update
This year we had our largest fundraising opportunity ever. The Holiday Trailblazers, a group of donors, challenged us to raise $86,000 by December 31, which they would match. We reached out to members to help us raise the money by making a donation. The campaign started off strong, slowed gradually, and then we sent out our last reminder on December 27, just $16,000 away from our goal, and blew past the finish line within hours!
2012 Holiday Campaign Figures:
- Total match available: $86,000
- Total amount raised to meet match: $147,448.35
- Total amount raised including match: $233,448.35
Only with the support of our members can Adventure Cycling offer the best bicycle-travel magazine, the best cycling maps, the most affordable guided tours, and the most expert bicycle-travel advice available. Because of our members, we continue to grow our resources and our influence, exposing more people to the magic of bicycle travel.
Thank you for all your support and thank you to our Holiday Trailblazers for challenging us!
Visit our website to learn more about our work in 2012 and our goals for 2013. Visit us on Facebook and help spread the word!
Here?s to great cycling in 2013.
Illustrations by Luke McDonnell
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SUPPORT ADVENTURE CYCLING is written by Amanda Lipsey, development director for Adventure Cycling Association.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/2012-holiday-campaign-update.html
SPEED METAL CYCLING
New wool jerseys available for pre-order.
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 all [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-takes-the-lead-in-basque-horner-1-second-back/
The truth and the bike.
We are all guilty of it. We get entrenched in the monotony of the bike.� We get to our group rides, we pedal, we suffer, we blow snot, we stare at the wheel in front of us, we tough it out, we train.� I love the grit and the romance.� It has almost a cathartic rhythm to it all. I love the predictable nature my training lends me.� I love my roads, I love my potholes, and I love my routine.� I clip in, I ride, I get stronger, I...
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 distinguished [...]
Video: Interval Training with Team RadioShack Part 2 ? Viatcheslav Ekimov
Part 2. The Team splits into three groups of six, to work on interval training. With Viatcheslav Ekimov.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-interval-training-with-team-radioshack-part-2-viatcheslav-ekimov/
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 the [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/amgen-tour-levi-just-misses-tt-horner-keeps-lead/
Bicycle-oriented brewery in Ballard is still seeking ?backers?
Bicycles and micro-brewed beer seem to go together. There’s more to both than first meets the eye.
So it’s pleasant news that a micro brewery and tasting room — Peddler Brewing Co. — is set to open in Ballard.
Of course there are other bars and micro-breweries that enjoy a bicycling clientele in the Seattle …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/17/bicycle-oriented-brewery-in-ballard-is-still-seeking-backers/
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Bicyclists need to be heard in Bellevue (WA)
City planners for Bellevue, home to the BikingBis blog, are beginning to consider a vision for the future in an updated Comprehensive Plan.
That future should include the goal of making Bellevue a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community.
Transportation always ranks as a big problem in Bellevue. Part of that stems from belonging to the Seattle …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/27/bicyclists-need-to-be-heard-in-bellevue-wa/
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/the-tour-de-france-opens-dramatically/
Andreas Kl�den Finishes 2nd at Paris-Nice 2011
Team RadioShack‘s Andreas Kl�den added to his long and impressive list of palmaires today, finishing in 2nd place in the overall general classification of the 8 days of the storied Paris-Nice race. On a cold and rainy day, on some very slick roads in the south of France, the experienced 35-year old finished the day [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/andreas-kloden-finishes-2nd-at-paris-nice-2011/
Team RadioShack Line-up in Crit�rium International and Gent-Wevelgem
The Team Radioshack line-up for the next races: Crit�rium International (France), 26-27/03/11 Riders: Matthew Busche, Ben King, Andreas Kl�den, Tiago Machado, N�lson Oliveira, S�rgio Paulinho, Yaroslav Popovych & Bj�rn Selander Director: Alain Gallopin Gent-Wevelgem (Belgium), 27/03/11 Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Robbie Hunter, Michal Kwiatkowski, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Dmitriy Muravyev, Gregory Rast & S�bastien Rosseler Director: [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-criterium-international-and-gent-wevelgem/
Kloden Leads the GC after Stage 2 in Vuelta al Pa�s Vasco 2011
Stage 2 and another day in the mountains. The good news? Well at least the weather?s good! With 45 kms to ride the peloton was following a breakaway group, descending a sweeping, wide and sun-flooded road from Berastegi. The boys of Garmin-Cervelo had the front and were enjoying the pace setting. The breakaway, including Moinard [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-leads-the-gc-after-stage-2-in-vuelta-al-pais-vasco-2011/
Team RadioShack Stars Come Out for Basque Tour
As in past years, the stars are in alignment and ready to shine for the 51st running of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pa�s Vasco, or the Tour of the Basque Country in northeast Spain. All of the riders of the entered teams have been announced for the 6-day romp in the steep Pyr�n�es Mountains including [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-stars-come-out-for-basque-tour/
Indiana embracing U.S. Bicycle Route System
The effort to create new segments for the U.S. Bicycle Route System is gaining momentum in communities in Indiana.
Richmond, Indiana, located on the Ohio border, has approved a route for U.S. Bicycle Route 50 (USBRS 50) through the town. Volunteers elsewhere are working to gain support to take the bicycle route clear across Indiana …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/16/indiana-embracing-u-s-bicycle-route-system/
Follow up to 'A pound of Perseverence is worth a Ton of Talent' ? two years on
After the end of the last post, Lizzie had a mixed year in 2011. She won a lot of races in the beginning of the year, including the Ballycotton Ten, THE big road race in Munster. In the middle of the year her mileage was increased and she had a dip in form, but this [...]
Tour de France?Without Lance
A few years ago the Tour de France experienced a time of transition. For seven years Lance Armstrong stood on the podium wearing the yellow jersey. When he announced his retirement we all new things would change. Americans loved being represented by such a dominant champion. The years between his retirement and comeback were interesting. [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-france-without-lance/
Thrice the Fun! Team Radioshack in May 2011
Thrice the Fun! Team Radioshack done proud at Amgen Tour of California, Giro d?Italia, and US Cycling Professional Road Race National Championship It?s been quite a month for the riders of Team Radioshack (RSH), quite a month indeed! No lie, plenty of racing to be had, and the Shackers showed up big time and done [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/thrice-the-fun-team-radioshack-in-may-2011/
Saturday, 26 January 2013
But give me some ideas?
Ok, so now you want to learn on your bike, but you thought it was supposed to be full of joy and simple?� What exactly are you supposed to learn? Ride in a straight line.� It may sound simple, but it is harder than you think.� The white line is a great measure of straightness and control. Ride in a straight line while grabbing your water bottle, while adjusting your glasses, while talking to your best friend, and while singing along to your favorite tune. Spend a day looking through...
TEAM SPIDERTECH POWERED BY C10 POSTPONES COMPETITION IN 2013
Management focuses efforts on 2014 goals
This time everything is alright
To quote a certain tortoise, “There is a saying: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the “present”. �If that be the case, then I gave today to me . I’m supposed to be riding with George tomorrow but (sorry George!), she is not [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/this-time-everything-is-alright
Reality-based TV show idea ? ?My Name is Lance?
A few years ago there was a TV show entitled “My Name is Earl” about a lowlife (played by Jason Lee) who goes around righting all the wrongs he’s done to other folks in his life to improve his karma.
Watching the Lance Armstrong “worldwide exclusive” interview the past couple of nights, I couldn’t help …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/19/reality-based-tv-show-idea-my-name-is-lance/
TEAM SMARTSTOP/MOUNTAIN KHAKIS CLAIMS USA CRITS OVERALL
Marks fourth consecutive title for the team.
Why women wouldn?t cycle to work!
Written by: RHODRI CLARK OFFICIAL attempts to get more people cycling look set to fail - partly because women are too concerned about their safety or their image. Men and children appear to have responded to the message that cycling to work or school is good for their health and the environment. But new figures show a 29% drop in women cycling to work, although statisticians warn those figures should be treated with caution - because the numbers are so tiny. Just 0.5% of the female workers said the bicycle was their main transport to and from work. The reduction in female cyclists cancels out a 16% increase in men cycling to work. Overall, 1.4% of commuters normally cycled to work and the Government's target of tripling the number of people cycling to work by 2013 looks unachievable. Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/83ZMU5XV4uM/
Levi Comments: Radioshack?s Leader in Tour de France
There has been plenty of speculation in the media and among fans regarding which Team Radioshack rider will lead the team in it’s efforts in the upcoming Tour de France. Even though Lance Armstrong is no longer riding professionally, the team still have several profiles who would fit the bill. In an recent poll on [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/levi-comments-radioshacks-leader-in-tour-de-france/
Manufacturer Profile: Linear Recumbents
Today's guest post was written by BRYAN J. BALL, editor of BentRider Online.
We all know that recumbents are becoming increasingly more popular among touring-oriented cyclists. The reasons for this are many. Recumbents are very comfortable for long journeys and are getting better and less-expensive every day. But despite their growing popularity, there really aren?t that many recumbent manufacturers focusing exclusively on the touring market. Lots of recumbent models work very well for touring, but bike travel is still an afterthought for many companies. One of the few that has a laser-like focus on this segment is a small builder from Upstate New York called Linear.
Linear didn?t begin life in New York. The company actually first started building their instantly-identifiable bikes in Iowa in 1985. Since day one, their signature features were the rectangular aluminum beam frame and their underseat steering system (USS).
Peter Stull, owner of The Bicycle Man, acquired the company and moved it to New York in 2002. The bikes he builds today retain a lot of that distinctive Linear look, but are light years beyond what was ever built in Iowa. When Stull took the reins, he kept what everyone loved about the classic Linear and moved the rest into the 21st Century.
Linears are designed and tested using techniques that would put a lot of larger recumbent manufacturers to shame. When Linear first moved to New York, Stull made extensive use of the local engineering school to refine the design. Now, all of that work has been moved in-house with a dedicated design engineer and a large fatigue tester designed and built by Purdue University on the premises.
The frames that come out of the small Linear production facility are now some of the most highly-tested and reliable available on the market. The rear end of the bike has been especially beefed up to handle the weight of larger riders and large touring loads. In order to eliminate another failure point of the older design, Linear now uses seats from RANS, a fellow recumbent manufacturer. A portion of the frame welding and CNC work is contracted out, but Linear is still committed to doing everything in the USA.
Despite their robust nature, Linears aren't particularly heavy. I don't think they'll ever fall into the "featherweight" category but they are a pound or two lighter than their nearest rivals.
The new Linear regime is also firmly committed to staying true to their niche. While Linear does make one model with more conventional overseat steering (OSS), Stull has largely chosen to stick with the USS system that Linear is known for. Long wheelbase (LWB) recumbents with USS were some of first recumbents to have any real impact in America. Bikes from Avatar, Ryan, Defelice, Infinity and Linear were some of the first bikes available to U.S. buyers. Linear feels that the reasons for their initial popularity are still valid today.
?USS is the most relaxing hand position going. For a short ride OSS is fine but after a long day's ride I much prefer USS,? explained Stull.
In recent years, Linear has begun producing the ?Roadster,? a short wheelbase (SWB) bike in addition to the well-known long wheelbase (LWB) ?Limo? model. This newer, smaller Linear has been well-received by owners and the press and won the 2011 BentRider Online Bike of the Year award for its excellent handling and commitment to the shrinking USS segment. There is also a lower version of the Limo called the ?Limo LR? for shorter riders or those who just like to ride a bit closer to the ground.
As Linear continues to add new models it remains committed to the touring market. Stull told me that future folding models will maintain that focus.
?Touring riders are a growing segment of our business. Partly for this reason we are working on a new folding frame Linear. At the moment we are fatigue testing a prototype. It's doing well. The steel front fork on it collapsed, the folding frame has no visible damage,? Stull said, while talking about the company?s next big project.
Linear has made a few other changes for 2013 that don't involve the new folding model. The company is moving away from a traditional powdercoat and will be offering their bikes in a black-anodized finish with reflective sticker panels. The overall look is a bit industrial in the daytime but is very nearly impossible to miss once the sun goes down. There is also talk of changing the shape of the frame extrusion in the near future.
One of the other areas where Linear stays true to its touring base is in its component selection. A lot of modern recumbents come with 52-42-32 road cranksets. Recumbents are often heavier and a bit slower than the bikes those gears were designed for. Linear equips all of its models with a 48-38-26 crankset which is much more appropriate for most recumbent riders, especially those planning on riding with fully-loaded panniers.
For such a small manufacturer, Linear competes pretty well on price. They're definitely not "inexpensive," but a new Linear starts at about $2,500. More information can be found at LinnearRecumbent.com.
Photos by Bryan Ball.
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BRYAN BALL is the managing editor of BentRider Online. Bryan's new book, How Recumbents Are Exactly Like Beer (and Other Half-Baked Theories) will be available on Amazon and iBooks on February 14th.
We all know that recumbents are becoming increasingly more popular among touring-oriented cyclists. The reasons for this are many. Recumbents are very comfortable for long journeys and are getting better and less-expensive every day. But despite their growing popularity, there really aren?t that many recumbent manufacturers focusing exclusively on the touring market. Lots of recumbent models work very well for touring, but bike travel is still an afterthought for many companies. One of the few that has a laser-like focus on this segment is a small builder from Upstate New York called Linear.
Linear didn?t begin life in New York. The company actually first started building their instantly-identifiable bikes in Iowa in 1985. Since day one, their signature features were the rectangular aluminum beam frame and their underseat steering system (USS).
Peter Stull, owner of The Bicycle Man, acquired the company and moved it to New York in 2002. The bikes he builds today retain a lot of that distinctive Linear look, but are light years beyond what was ever built in Iowa. When Stull took the reins, he kept what everyone loved about the classic Linear and moved the rest into the 21st Century.
The frames that come out of the small Linear production facility are now some of the most highly-tested and reliable available on the market. The rear end of the bike has been especially beefed up to handle the weight of larger riders and large touring loads. In order to eliminate another failure point of the older design, Linear now uses seats from RANS, a fellow recumbent manufacturer. A portion of the frame welding and CNC work is contracted out, but Linear is still committed to doing everything in the USA.
Despite their robust nature, Linears aren't particularly heavy. I don't think they'll ever fall into the "featherweight" category but they are a pound or two lighter than their nearest rivals.
The new Linear regime is also firmly committed to staying true to their niche. While Linear does make one model with more conventional overseat steering (OSS), Stull has largely chosen to stick with the USS system that Linear is known for. Long wheelbase (LWB) recumbents with USS were some of first recumbents to have any real impact in America. Bikes from Avatar, Ryan, Defelice, Infinity and Linear were some of the first bikes available to U.S. buyers. Linear feels that the reasons for their initial popularity are still valid today.
?USS is the most relaxing hand position going. For a short ride OSS is fine but after a long day's ride I much prefer USS,? explained Stull.
In recent years, Linear has begun producing the ?Roadster,? a short wheelbase (SWB) bike in addition to the well-known long wheelbase (LWB) ?Limo? model. This newer, smaller Linear has been well-received by owners and the press and won the 2011 BentRider Online Bike of the Year award for its excellent handling and commitment to the shrinking USS segment. There is also a lower version of the Limo called the ?Limo LR? for shorter riders or those who just like to ride a bit closer to the ground.
As Linear continues to add new models it remains committed to the touring market. Stull told me that future folding models will maintain that focus.
Linear has made a few other changes for 2013 that don't involve the new folding model. The company is moving away from a traditional powdercoat and will be offering their bikes in a black-anodized finish with reflective sticker panels. The overall look is a bit industrial in the daytime but is very nearly impossible to miss once the sun goes down. There is also talk of changing the shape of the frame extrusion in the near future.
For such a small manufacturer, Linear competes pretty well on price. They're definitely not "inexpensive," but a new Linear starts at about $2,500. More information can be found at LinnearRecumbent.com.
Photos by Bryan Ball.
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BRYAN BALL is the managing editor of BentRider Online. Bryan's new book, How Recumbents Are Exactly Like Beer (and Other Half-Baked Theories) will be available on Amazon and iBooks on February 14th.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/manufacturer-profile-linear-recumbents.html
The London Bike Show 2013
By some strange coincidence our weekend visit to London happened to coincide, once again, with the London Bike Show. With many local roads covered in frozen snow a morning spent wandering round a nice warm hall looking at bikes seemed a very good option! Bikes and tea, what more could you want? I haven't looked [...]
Cycling in the snow
The snow is coming down over London and many cycle commuters will be having a chilly ride home, beautifully framed by snowflakes. This morning I cycled in with a friend of mine, to show her the ropes about cycling in London. Her biggest complaint: ?It?s too hot! I?m sweating!? It?s bitter sweet that on one [...]
The post Cycling in the snow appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-in-the-snow-2/
Tour de Suisse ? Levi Leipheimer Laughs Last
The 9-Day, 1,245.9-kilometer (774+ mile) 75th edition of the Tour de Suisse is now in the record books. Traveling through some truly beautiful country, great old cities, serious alpine climbs, 3 countries, and numerous tricky switchbacks and tight turns, Team RadioShack?s members had not been setting many headlines. Sure there were some excellent performances, Andreas [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-suisse-levi-leipheimer-laughs-last/
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tribute-to-wouter-weylandt-108-1984-2011/
Friday, 25 January 2013
Video: Volta a Catalunya 2011, Stage 4 Summary
This video shows the last few kilometres of stage 4 of Volta a Catalunya 2011 which was won by Team Radioshack rider Manuel Cardoso.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-volta-a-catalunya-2011-stage-4-summary/
Andreas Kl�den Finishes 2nd at Paris-Nice 2011
Team RadioShack‘s Andreas Kl�den added to his long and impressive list of palmaires today, finishing in 2nd place in the overall general classification of the 8 days of the storied Paris-Nice race. On a cold and rainy day, on some very slick roads in the south of France, the experienced 35-year old finished the day [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/andreas-kloden-finishes-2nd-at-paris-nice-2011/
Reality-based TV show idea ? ?My Name is Lance?
A few years ago there was a TV show entitled “My Name is Earl” about a lowlife (played by Jason Lee) who goes around righting all the wrongs he’s done to other folks in his life to improve his karma.
Watching the Lance Armstrong “worldwide exclusive” interview the past couple of nights, I couldn’t help …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/19/reality-based-tv-show-idea-my-name-is-lance/
Scenes of the John Wayne Pioneer rail-trail ? then and now
The John Wayne Pioneer rail-trail that rolls through the Iron Horse State Park has to be one of my favorite bicycling destinations. It’s close enough for overnight bicycle camping, but I also get a feeling that I can get-away-from-it-all up here.
I’m including it in a book that I’ve been asked to write about the …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/14/scenes-of-the-john-wayne-pioneer-rail-trail-then-and-now/
Kloden Leads the GC after Stage 2 in Vuelta al Pa�s Vasco 2011
Stage 2 and another day in the mountains. The good news? Well at least the weather?s good! With 45 kms to ride the peloton was following a breakaway group, descending a sweeping, wide and sun-flooded road from Berastegi. The boys of Garmin-Cervelo had the front and were enjoying the pace setting. The breakaway, including Moinard [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-leads-the-gc-after-stage-2-in-vuelta-al-pais-vasco-2011/
Are you our missing ingredient?
May the 3rd 2013 marks the start of one of the most ambitious and toughest sportives the UK has ever seen: the Rat Race Road Trip. After starting from Tower Bridge in London, riders will then have the simple to task of riding to… Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. That?s 400 miles. Oh, and they?ve got [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/01/15/are-you-our-missing-ingredient/
Team RadioShack in Franco-Belge and Binche
The Team line-up for the next races: Circuit Franco-Belge (Belgium) 29/9-2/10/11 Riders: Sam Bewley, Ben Hermans, Michal Kwiatkowski, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Gregory Rast, Jesse Sergent & Evgeniy Shalunov Director: Dirk Demol Binche-Tournai-Binche (Belgium) 04/10/11 Riders: Manuel Cardoso, Ben Hermans, Robert Hunter, Michal Kwiatkowski, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Jesse Sergent & Evgeniy Shalunov Director: Dirk [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-franco-belge-and-binche/
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...
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 Shack?s team [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack%e2%80%99s-stable-of-champions/
Video: Paris ? Nice 2011. Stage 5, Final 5km
This video covers the last 5 km of stage 5 in Paris-Nice 2011. This was a big day for Team Radioshack and Andreas Kl�den who won the stage.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-paris-nice-2011-stage-5-final-5km/
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas.� Happy Christmas. I know I am a little bit late wishing the very warmest holidays to you and your family, but that is a good sign that I was fully immersed in the perfect Christmas cheer involving a gingerbread house, Christmas tree and wreath, puffy paint Christmas stockings, festive music, Christmas manicure, flawlessly wrapped presents and a spice pot.� Yes.� A spice pot. It was the more memorable Christmases I have had in quite some time, maybe because I can remember things again, or maybe because it was...
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/
From fat motorcyclist to skinny cyclist ? A 12 month journey to health
I am Sam, and I used to be fat. Not just a little big podgy, really really obese. There, now I’ve got that out of the way I can get to telling you the story of how I stopped being overweight and transformed myself into a slim, athletic cycling (and running) machine. Whether you are [...]
The post From fat motorcyclist to skinny cyclist – A 12 month journey to health appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/fat-motorcyclist-to-skinny-cyclist/
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Kl�den Takes Stage & Overall Lead in Paris-Nice
Taking advantage of a perfect lead out by Janez Brajkovic, Team RadioShack?s Andreas Kl�den out sprinted Euskaltel?s Olympic Road Champion Samuel Sanchez at the line to take Stage 5 at the mid-point of the 8-day/stage ?Race-to-the-Sun.? The day?s win put Andreas in the leader?s yellow jersey, and in excellent position to be on the podium [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-takes-stage-overall-lead-in-paris-nice/
Specialized Mantacage
Riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike route this past summer gave me a whole new appreciation for bottle cages. I began the ride with three different bottle cage models, and by the time I hit the border in Antelope Wells, New Mexico, only one bottle cage survived.
The Specialized Mantacage was the sole survivor, which stood up against 2,754 miles of gravel and washboard dirt roads, not to mention a few thousand miles leading into the ride. Pretty impressive for an aluminum cage that tips the scales at a scant 45 grams. Specialized uses a unique Manta Ray-esque wing design to cradle the bottle, which provides quite a bit of surface area for making some secure welds between the base plate and the wings of the bottle cage.
Another cool feature of this bottle cage is that you can spread or contract the wings to accommodate bottles of different sizes. On many occasions I had to spread the wings out to grip a larger 1-liter bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red, while on fewer occasions I brought the wings back in to squeeze down on a smaller bottle of orange juice.
The cages are priced at $12, and can either be purchased through your local Specialized dealer, or direct from Specialized online.
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TOURING GEAR & TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead. Look for Josh's Fine Tuned column in Adventure Cyclist magazine as well.
The Specialized Mantacage was the sole survivor, which stood up against 2,754 miles of gravel and washboard dirt roads, not to mention a few thousand miles leading into the ride. Pretty impressive for an aluminum cage that tips the scales at a scant 45 grams. Specialized uses a unique Manta Ray-esque wing design to cradle the bottle, which provides quite a bit of surface area for making some secure welds between the base plate and the wings of the bottle cage.
Another cool feature of this bottle cage is that you can spread or contract the wings to accommodate bottles of different sizes. On many occasions I had to spread the wings out to grip a larger 1-liter bottle of Mountain Dew Code Red, while on fewer occasions I brought the wings back in to squeeze down on a smaller bottle of orange juice.
The cages are priced at $12, and can either be purchased through your local Specialized dealer, or direct from Specialized online.
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TOURING GEAR & TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead. Look for Josh's Fine Tuned column in Adventure Cyclist magazine as well.Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/specialized-mantacage.html
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/
Cycling in the snow
The snow is coming down over London and many cycle commuters will be having a chilly ride home, beautifully framed by snowflakes. This morning I cycled in with a friend of mine, to show her the ropes about cycling in London. Her biggest complaint: ?It?s too hot! I?m sweating!? It?s bitter sweet that on one [...]
The post Cycling in the snow appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-in-the-snow-2/
Ben King Profile
Ben King Profile Benjamin King (born March 22, 1989 in North Garden, Virginia) is an American professional road-racing cyclist who moves up to Team RadioShack for the 2011 season. �Ben started racing at the age of 14 showing great promise and winning junior national titles before signing with Kelly Benefit Strategies. �He attended college at [...]
Amgen Tour of California ? The Day After
The only thing bad about the Amgen Tour of California, with it’s beautiful scenery, world-class competition, excellent organization and stage selection, is that every year…it has to come to an end.� For a rabid cycling fan, the worst day of most big stage races is the day after it’s concluded.� You wish it could go [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/amgen-tour-of-california-%e2%80%93-the-day-after/
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/radioshack-trek-nissan-sponsors-two-more-years/
The Best Type of Cycling Blog
2012 was an interesting year to be a cycling blogger. There was everything from the Olympics to the biggest drug scandal in the history of sport. Even if you didn’t want to blog about the pro-scene, there was never a shortage of things to write about.� Not least -� Should Cycling helmets be compulsory? Should [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6864/cycling/the-best-type-of-cycling-article/
Team RadioShack Stars Come Out for Basque Tour
As in past years, the stars are in alignment and ready to shine for the 51st running of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pa�s Vasco, or the Tour of the Basque Country in northeast Spain. All of the riders of the entered teams have been announced for the 6-day romp in the steep Pyr�n�es Mountains including [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-stars-come-out-for-basque-tour/
Team RadioShack Line-up in Denain and Amstel Gold Race
Team RadioShack Line-up in Denain and Amstel Gold Race Grand Prix de Denain (France), 14/04/2011 Riders: Sam Bewley, Philip Deignan, Robbie Hunter, Ben King, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Nelson Oliveira & Jesse Sergent Director: Dirk Demol Amstel Gold Race (Netherlands), 17/04/2011 Riders: Philip Deignan, Ben Hermans, Markel Irizar, Geoffroy Lequatre, S�rgio Paulinho, Gregory Rast, Jesse [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-denain-and-amstel-gold-race/
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
The Hungry Cyclist Podcast June 2011 - The White Swan, Hunagrian Restaurant, London
H is for Hungary, and for our eighth visit on our tour of London's global cuisine we headed to the White Swan in North London. To listen to what happened plug in your headphones, find a comfy chair and enjoy.
Sebastien Rosseler Wins Overall In De Panne
After riding pretty quietly for the first 3 stages, Team RadioShack?s Sebastien Rosseler (BEL) decided to put the hammer down and ate up the pavement in the afternoon?s individual time trail at the 3 Days of De Panne, beating the field by nearly 14 seconds on the 14.7-kilometer course with a time of 18:31.83. Not [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/sebastien-rosseler-wins-overall-in-de-panne/
Join us for a Ride in the Cotswolds ? Sun Nov 18th
Join us on Sunday the 18th of November for a ride in the beautiful Cotswolds. We’ve planned two routes and we’re looking to encourage riders of all ages and abilities to join in. What’s more, the ride is FREE. This is NOT an official organised sportive event, rather an informal group ride. Our team riders [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/10/30/join-us-for-a-ride-in-the-cotswolds-sun-nov-18th
Shack Sets Powerful Roster for The Tour of Switzerland
The 9-day long, 75th edition of the Tour de Suisse starts on Saturday, June 11th, and as usual, it promises to be a real shoot out, with many of the sports elite stars making their annual pilgrimage to the land of private banking, precise time pieces and great chocolate as the traditional tune up for [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/shack-sets-powerful-roster-for-the-tour-of-switzerland/
How old is your soul?
Another day, another ride. �On dry roads, which was vaguely astounding. �Mim and I were both in take it easy mode – I’m properly lazy at the moment – and it was darn nippy out there. �Due to the time constraints, our sloth, the weather, and the fact that we ride to be sociable, we [...]
Video: Volta a Catalunya 2011, Stage 4 Summary
This video shows the last few kilometres of stage 4 of Volta a Catalunya 2011 which was won by Team Radioshack rider Manuel Cardoso.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-volta-a-catalunya-2011-stage-4-summary/
Video: Paris ? Nice 2011. Stage 5, Final 5km
This video covers the last 5 km of stage 5 in Paris-Nice 2011. This was a big day for Team Radioshack and Andreas Kl�den who won the stage.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-paris-nice-2011-stage-5-final-5km/
Happy New Year!
It's been such a wonderful 2012 at Adventure Cycling Association.
Thank you for being a part of it!
Photo by Dan Corbett
Graphic by Rachel Stevens
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ART. ADVENTURE. AWESOMENESS. wishes to bring enthusiasm to your second and fourth Monday of every month. This column is written by Rachel Stevens, a graphic designer at Adventure Cycling Association.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/12/happy-new-year.html
Cycling Confessions
The big news in cycling this week is that we shall soon have the big confession – the admission that Oprah Winfrey doesn’t know very much about professional cycling. Meanwhile, the artist formerly known as L.A. is seeking a pharmaceutical product to help open up tear ducts – at the most appropriate time to gain [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6882/articles/cycling-confessions/
Here?s what the future of cycling in London looks like
Last week, cycle campaigners up and down the UK, choked on their morning cup of coffee, in sheer shock, as TfL revealed their plans for extending Cycle Superhighway 2. The plans provide a glimpse in to the future of cycling in London. A future that cycle campaigners have been screaming for. It has to be [...]
The post Here’s what the future of cycling in London looks like appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/heres-what-the-future-of-cycling-in-london-looks-like/
Armstrong Used Rugs
Is there no end to this villainy? Perhaps he was in league with Vladimir Karpets, which brings back the great quote: ‘And Karpets is curtains! (Tour de France Commentators) Leading onto more classics like: He was going to go to Quick Step, put perhaps he worried they would walk all over him.
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6918/funny/armstrong-used-rugs/
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Beauty has her way
When I woke up this morning, having also gone to bed this morning, it has to be said that the chances of me riding today seemed slim. �Though the hangover I most richly deserved failed to make much of an appearance, the shortage of sleep and the general feeling of *bleurgh* that is inevitable after [...]
Dempsey Challenge
What does fluff, lobster, Gritty?s, Grey?s Anatomy, and Exergy Development Group have in common? Quite simple.� The Dempsey Challenge!� The greatest charity ride with Patrick Dempsey, and yes, he is just as good looking in person, all in support of the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing. Yes, the Dempsey Challenge was a few weeks ago, and it could be considered ?old news?, but I was so incredibly touched by this entire experience, I simply must share it.� I left directly from Maine to France for a season...
MapMyRIDE Signs Levi Leipheimer
MapMyRIDE Signs Team RadioShack’s Levi Leipheimer as New Product Spokesperson 2011 Tour de Suisse Winner and Team RadioShack Member Will Use MapMyRIDE’s Innovative Web And Mobile Products Over the Course of His Training MapMyRIDE, the premier provider of Web- and mobile-based training and mapping applications for cyclists, announced today that Levi Leipheimer, current member of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/mapmyride-signs-levi-leipheimer/
Yarosolav Popovych out of the Tour
Yaroslav Popovych will not take the start of stage 10 in the Tour de France. Since Sunday Popovych has fever. As the rest day didn?t bring any amelioration, the team decided not to let him start in Aurillac. The former Tour de France stage winner will undergo some extra tests today. In stage five Popovych [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/yarosolav-popovych-out-of-the-tour/
Team Radioshack Line-up in Tour of Austria
Team Radioshack is ready to ride in the 63rd edition of Tour of Austria (Internationale �sterreich Rundfahrt), which takes place July 3-10, 2011. Team Radioshack will start with a team of relatively young riders: Matthew Busche, Robbie Hunter, Ben King, Michal Kwiatkowski, Geoffroy Lequatre, Tiago Machado, Gregory Rast & Jesse Sergent Director: Jos� Azevedo Go [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-tour-of-austria/
TdF Stage 13 ? The Mighty Col d?Aubisque
Today?s 13th stage, a short mountain course starting in Pau, climbing over the mighty 1,709 meter Col d?Aubisque and finishing in Lourdes, France, saw many of the general classification contenders taking a bit of a break over the 152.5-kilometer, or 95 mile trek. After such a grueling first 2 weeks it was well deserved, even [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-13-the-mighty-col-d%e2%80%99aubisque/
TdF Stage 4 ? Shoot Out at Mur-de-Bretagne
Many thought that today?s 173-km (107.5-mile) 4th Stage going from Lorient to the short but steep ramp up the Mur-de-Bretagne had Philippe Gilbert?s name written all over it. This is exactly the type of course that the current dominant Belgium national champion has built his reputation on. And given his latest form, winning just about [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-4-%e2%80%93-shoot-out-at-mur-de-bretagne/
Team RadioShack in Franco-Belge and Binche
The Team line-up for the next races: Circuit Franco-Belge (Belgium) 29/9-2/10/11 Riders: Sam Bewley, Ben Hermans, Michal Kwiatkowski, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Gregory Rast, Jesse Sergent & Evgeniy Shalunov Director: Dirk Demol Binche-Tournai-Binche (Belgium) 04/10/11 Riders: Manuel Cardoso, Ben Hermans, Robert Hunter, Michal Kwiatkowski, Geoffroy Lequatre, Robbie McEwen, Jesse Sergent & Evgeniy Shalunov Director: Dirk [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-franco-belge-and-binche/
Andreas Kl�den Out of the Tour
And then there were 5! After just a few minutes of pedaling into today?s Stage 13, Team RadioShack?s Andreas Kl�den was forced to abandon his Tour effort this year succumbing to numerous injuries from several bad crashes. With numerous bruises and bad scrapes the most serious injury was Andreas? back, which caused him severe pain. [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/andreas-kloden-out-of-the-tour/
See our Legend HT 7.5 Demo Bike over on Road.cc
Last week saw Dave Arthur�from over at road.cc visiting Bike Science Bristol for a fitting on our Legend HT 7.5 demo bike. Expect to see a full review of the bike over the coming weeks, but for now here’s their first impression and some juicy photos of our Campag Chorus 11 Speed equipped beauty. Marco [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/12/04/see-our-legend-ht-7-5-demo-bike-over-on-road-cc
Salsa Alternator Racks
In my column, Fine Tuned, in the latest issue of Adventure Cyclist, I mentioned the difficulties of getting a rack on a fat bike that has 170mm rear dropouts. Here's a testament to how quickly fat bike technology is moving forward: Not long after I submitted my article, Salsa Cycles went ahead and released the new Alternator Rack Wide for their Mukluk fat bike.
If you've used Salsa racks in the past, this one should look pretty familiar. It uses oversized aluminum tubing, and includes a solid tab on the bottom to which you can secure your panniers. The long adjustable arms that attach the frame to your seatstays may need to be cut down a bit for smaller frames, but all of the mounting hardware feels sturdy and rock solid when installed properly. Once installed, you've got plenty of tire clearance, both on the sides and on top, and the rack does a good job of giving you some room around the disc brakes.
For anyone who has been contemplating cold bending their current racks to fit a Mukluk or other 170mm-spaced fat bike, this is an awesome solution that will provide some great durability in the long run. The claimed carrying capacity is 33lbs and the rack itself comes in around 765 grams. You should be able to pick one up for about $120.
Photo compliments of Salsa Cycles
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TOURING GEAR & TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead. Look for Josh's Fine Tuned column in Adventure Cyclist magazine as well.Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/12/salsa-alternator-racks.html
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