Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6955/training/imbalance-between-right-leg-and-left-leg/
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Imbalance between right leg and left leg
Often in the early part of the season, I got some mild knee pain. It’s been a recurring feature for many years. In the past, I woul just kind of grin and bear it. Hoping a combination of rest, riding and goodwill would see it disappear. These days, I’m a bit more impatient. Last year, [...]
Team RadioShack Aim for Win in Tour of California
Next week Team RadioShack will start in the Amgen Tour of California (May 15-22) with the clear ambition to win the overall classification. Three-time winner Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner will start as the leaders of the Team. From the beginning of the season the Tour of California has been one of their big objectives [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-aim-for-win-in-tour-of-california/
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/
Amgen Tour, Stage 4, Chris Horner?s Climbing Clinic
Team RadioShack?s Chris Horner schooled the peloton at the Tour of California on how to power up the summit on Sierra Road at the end of the 82-mile (132-kilometer) stage from Livermore to San Jose, with a burst of power that must have left heads shaking in disbelief. While everyone was convinced that Levi Leipheimer?s [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/amgen-tour-stage-4-chris-horner%e2%80%99s-climbing-clinic/
A London Cyclist in Portland
?AMERICA! The land ruled by the car! We invented it!? So howled a lady as I was walking towards Clever Cycles in Portland. Indeed, I thought to myself as I hurried past. That?s exactly what I?m here to investigate. Getting here wasn?t easy. As I didn?t wish to rent a car, the journey was a [...]
The post A London Cyclist in Portland appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/a-london-cyclist-in-portland/
Mohsen Awarded Hunrgy Cyclist Wheel of Approval
Words by Al Humphries for London's World of Food an A to Z Be not alarmed by the snarling, growling figure who may approach your table at Mohsen, the Iranian restaurant in Olympia. For it is likely only to be...
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/
"Member Love"
Coming not too long after Valentine's Day, here's an ode to Adventure Cycling members, to be printed in the March issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine ...
Early on in my time at Adventure Cycling, when we were doing some strategic planning, we did a staff-wide review of our assets and liabilities. Chief among the assets was what we now call ?member love,? that beautiful combination of passion, commitment, generosity, and sheer numbers that our members bring to this organization.
We even have members who no longer cycle but still stay connected to the organization out of love for who we are and what we do. Exhibit A: Mary Jane Hoog of Dayton, Ohio. She?s been a member for decades and can no longer ride because of severe arthritis. I didn?t know this when I called her in December as part of a telethon and asked if she?d consider an end-of-year donation. When I heard about her inability to ride, I begged off, until she said so cheerfully, ?I want to give, I?m still a cyclist inside.? Wow, that?s member love.
Mary Jane is an example of why Adventure Cycling continues to be the largest cycling membership organization in North America. At a time when many non-profits are shrinking, Adventure Cycling is growing, breaking the 45,000 mark for the first time (and now at 45,902 members). Our number of Life Members, the people who invest in a ?forever? membership for themselves as well as the long-term future of bicycle travel, has grown to 1,915! Amazingly, between October 1 and January 31, 190 new Life Members joined. Given the substantial expense of joining as a Life Member, we are astounded and humbled by this show of support.
Of course, we don?t take your support for granted. We?re using your member dollars and donations to inspire and empower people and communities to embrace bicycle travel. We?ve expanded our team to create new routes (like the Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route and Bicycle Route 66), to accelerate the creation of an official U.S. Bicycle Route System, and improve bicycle travel conditions ? from advocating for a ?safe passage? law in Montana to developing a new partnership with the National Park Service to fighting dangerous chip seal on the Pacific Coast Highway. In a few months, you?ll enjoy an easier to navigate, brand-new website full of bike travel resources, and a re-designed Adventure Cyclist magazine, with the features you love to read ?cover to cover? but with a crisp new design and more content.
We?re also continuing our efforts to come and see you around the U.S. Over the past few months, we?ve held member gatherings in Illinois, Oregon, Iowa, and Arizona. In the next few months, we plan on meeting with members in Washington, Northern California, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to share what?s going on and hear from you.
We also want to hear from you through our annual member surveys. We really value your input on ways we can improve your membership, including which new routes you'd like to see developed, so whenever we send a survey your way, please share your thoughts with us. Even criticisms are almost always an expression of ?member love,? you just want us to do better! Thanks so much for your insights, support, and for making Adventure Cycling one of the best membership organizations anywhere.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/02/member-love.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 Shack?s team [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack%e2%80%99s-stable-of-champions/
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You can now save up to 40% off a wide range of the best cycling and mountain biking magazines in our huge January Sale!With inspiring writing and photography, expert reviews of the latest bikes and gear, training advice and much more, a subscription is guaranteed to help you get the best from yourself and your [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/01/04/save-up-to-40-in-our-huge-january-sale/
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
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/
2013 Fat Bike Summit & Festival Recap
This guest blog post was written by Dave Chenault and first appeared on his blog, Bedrock & Paradox.
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| The author, Dave Chenault, heads out on a ride |
According to presenters from QBP this weekend at the second annual Fat Bike Summit, there are around 10,000 fat bikes out in the world today. They expect that number to double in the next twelve months. Where will they be used? What is the future of fatbiking?
The organizers and presenting sponsors of the summit, Salsa and Surly, are betting that it will become a significant alternative to nordic skiing, and a destination activity. Will Island Park and West Yellowstone, with their hundreds of miles of snowmachine trails, become the Moab of fatbiking? Only time will tell, but the answer is not going to evolve in a vacuum.
I was on the fence about hauling down to the summit until Casey made me an offer I couldn?t refuse: a free ride and good companionship. I left town after work on Wednesday and did what has become too rare lately, made a relaxed multi-hour drive out of town. These days, Missoula, with all its traffic and culture, brings about culture shock in a hurry. I met a friend I hadn?t seen in far too long for the best pizza in Montana, and had some outstanding local gin to cap everything off. Casey and I got organized and on the road mid-morning for a bluebird day of 75 mph highway driving and polymathic gear chatting. Continuing the theme, we stopped in Dillon, hit up the Patagonia outlet, the Safeway Starbucks for (really good) espresso, and were soon over the continental divide, into Idaho and a ceiling of low-slung clouds. We made our way to Mac?s house in the Teton Valley (he invented the GDMBR), and spent the evening listening to the first human to ski the Grand Teton play the banjo in the fashion of small hardware poured slowly down polished wooden stairs.
The next day, Friday, was the first day of the summit, and it was snowing. The roads up north were icy, and the interface between hills and sky was subtle and blank before we crossed the Henry?s Fork and climbed up into the pine forests. Suddenly fat flakes were falling and the banks along the highway were piled six feet high. Towns that embrace winter as native, and count feet of snow as commonplace are increasingly rare in the lower 48 outside steep mountains. Between the funnel of the Snake River plain bringing Pacific storms safely west, and the gentle but massive, indeed positively orographic uplift of the Yellowstone Plateau, snow is never in short supply. The comparison to Moab, insofar as uniquely precious landscapes are bound together by what they evoke in the human eye, is a correct one.
The whole weekend was very well organized, but the rapid-fire presentations Friday morning were the best. I?ll just say that in the world of mental health conferences, presentees don?t stick to their time slots very well, so this was a pleasant contrast.
Fatbike access, at least over snow, is a curious creature. Once the snow piles up, fat bikes are limited to well-packed surfaces, which under all but extraordinary conditions means snowmobile trails or trails groomed for skate skiing. Fat bikes are thus beholden to potentially hostile user groups until more places gain a critical mass of bikers and start bike-specific grooming programs. There are three primary concerns here, each given over to a certain user group: Land and ski area managers worry about safety, snowmobilers worry about cost sharing (their registration often pays for the grooming), and skiers worry about fat bikes rutting up their trails.
The summit organizers had compelling answers to all of these. A representative from Grand Targhee discussed how they?ve successfully integrated fatbikes on their nordic trails by having them ride opposite of skiers and restricting biking on days when conditions are too soft. IMBA and QBP representatives had several examples from Washington and Minnesota of areas where skiers and bikers have coexisted well with only modest changes to existing rules. The Teton valley crew have created a sticker program for fatbikes, in essence a voluntary donation buys you a sticker to put on your bike, and the money is donated specifically to the grooming program. Snowmobilers do not own trails on public land, but they?re a big enough force that being neighborly is especially worthwhile.
District rangers from all the national forest around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem were in attendance, including a person from the Yellowstone NPS. The Wyoming and Idaho rangers reported that, by and large, the integration of fat bikes onto the most extensive network of snowmobile trails in the lower 48 has been very smooth. In Montana we have a problem; language in the winter travel plan, built before fatbikes existed, prohibits wheeled vehicle travel on designated snowmobile trails. So trails you could legally ride in the summer are currently illegal in the winter. This was not mendacious or even intentional, but highlights the importance of proactive advocacy. Mountain bikes are excluded from wilderness not by the Wilderness Act itself, but by a district-level interpretation which was promulgated in the mid-80s, and has, by weight of seniority, become entrenched. Fat bikes, not yet especially popular or understood, risk such unexamined exclusion.
The best defense is a good offense, or at least a good PR campaign, which raises awareness and makes visceral understanding more likely. To this end, Surly and Salsa were on hand with demo bikes, and many fatbikes got ridden by some unlikely locals and passers-by. The visual novelty of fatbikes is undeniable: when Greg, Aaron (from Surly and QBP), and I were having lunch on Saturday, a good half-dozen folks stopped to take pictures of the three fatbikes stuck in the snowbank in front of the bar. The more I think about it, the more this might be the big draw for fatbikes; for someone starting from nothing with human-powered oversnow travel, fatbiking is a lot easier to learn than nordic skiing. Most people know how to ride a bike, and having brakes is nice the first time out.
I took the opportunity after the race Saturday morning to use the demo fleet and perform an investigation into frames, rims, and tires. I was able to ride my Mukluk (Big Fat Larry tires on Marge rims) back to back to back with Pugsleys, Moonlanders, Mukluks, both aluminum and titanium, and a prototype Beargrease. I rode everything from 3.8 Knards on Marge lites (Greg?s bike), to BFLs on Clownshoes, and almost everything in between. The only tires not on offer were Bud and Lou, and the studded 45Nrth.
Acknowledging that it?s pretty hard to compare things if components (especially bar width and stem length) vary widely, I was struck by how (on the soft snowmachine trails) everything except rim width made little difference. The Muks, Pugs, and Moonlander all rode pretty much the same, and all the tread patterns gripped and slid at about the same point. Variations in float were quite subtle. What was not subtle at all was how much better the wider rims tracked and steered. In the squishy, warm, tracked out snow I was able to turn more sharply and with more control on the Moonlander (BFLs, Clownshoes) than on my own bike. Case closed; if all I rode was snow I?d need some fat rims ASAP. The Beargrease, which Joe Meiser rode as a proto last year, was the only frame that felt different. It was built with an experimental press-fit BB and Middleburn crank, and a good spread of light and fancy components. After riding it, I?m convinced that the only thing I?d change about my current frame would be to make the BB stiffer. Otherwise, my 2011 Muk held up well by comparison. I particularly like the longer headtube, which was shortened considerably on all the subsequent generations.
The most enjoyable part of the weekend was not the learning, or the riding (soft conditions cancelled the long race on Saturday, and I was content to bail and watch the trout and muskrats with Greg and Aaron), but meeting quality, like-minded people, and turning many internet friends into real-life ones. Getting a rare Salsa Ti spork from Jason was pretty cool too, as was the copious standing around, malarkey-ing, and beer drinking each afternoon and evening.
Halfway through the weekend I was unconvinced that, for all their joy and novelty, I?d make a habit of fatbiking on snow. The window of opportunity for ungroomed riding is fairly small in the west, and I?m not so keen on being around snowmobiles for the same reason I don?t ride the road very often: they?re loud. In the end it was Jay who convinced me. The ultimate goal of fatbike advocacy in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is having Yellowstone National Park opened to fatbikes, some of the complexities of which I discussed here. Jay and I discussed this, and how he got turned around while on a fatbike tour in the park many years ago (no doubt putting fat bikes on their radar for the first time). The compelling comment was that, were the park open for fat bikes, he could do a huge loop from his house, encircling the Tetons and go through the heart of some of the most significant landscape in America. It could be skied, but while snowmobiles still exist, a fat bike is the most efficient way to do this. And that is something worth fighting for.
All photos by Adventure Cycling Association Cartographer Casey Greene.
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BIKEPACKER is written by Casey Greene and Paul Hansbarger, Adventure Cycling staff, part-time adventure seekers and gear nerds alike. This post was authored by Dave Chenault of Bedrock & Paradox and BackpackingLight.
The organizers and presenting sponsors of the summit, Salsa and Surly, are betting that it will become a significant alternative to nordic skiing, and a destination activity. Will Island Park and West Yellowstone, with their hundreds of miles of snowmachine trails, become the Moab of fatbiking? Only time will tell, but the answer is not going to evolve in a vacuum.
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| Dave checks out Jason Boucher's custom painted Salsa |
The next day, Friday, was the first day of the summit, and it was snowing. The roads up north were icy, and the interface between hills and sky was subtle and blank before we crossed the Henry?s Fork and climbed up into the pine forests. Suddenly fat flakes were falling and the banks along the highway were piled six feet high. Towns that embrace winter as native, and count feet of snow as commonplace are increasingly rare in the lower 48 outside steep mountains. Between the funnel of the Snake River plain bringing Pacific storms safely west, and the gentle but massive, indeed positively orographic uplift of the Yellowstone Plateau, snow is never in short supply. The comparison to Moab, insofar as uniquely precious landscapes are bound together by what they evoke in the human eye, is a correct one.
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| The Friday Summit |
Fatbike access, at least over snow, is a curious creature. Once the snow piles up, fat bikes are limited to well-packed surfaces, which under all but extraordinary conditions means snowmobile trails or trails groomed for skate skiing. Fat bikes are thus beholden to potentially hostile user groups until more places gain a critical mass of bikers and start bike-specific grooming programs. There are three primary concerns here, each given over to a certain user group: Land and ski area managers worry about safety, snowmobilers worry about cost sharing (their registration often pays for the grooming), and skiers worry about fat bikes rutting up their trails.
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| Tracy and Jay Petervary discuss what works, and what dosen't, on the Iditarod Trail |
District rangers from all the national forest around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem were in attendance, including a person from the Yellowstone NPS. The Wyoming and Idaho rangers reported that, by and large, the integration of fat bikes onto the most extensive network of snowmobile trails in the lower 48 has been very smooth. In Montana we have a problem; language in the winter travel plan, built before fatbikes existed, prohibits wheeled vehicle travel on designated snowmobile trails. So trails you could legally ride in the summer are currently illegal in the winter. This was not mendacious or even intentional, but highlights the importance of proactive advocacy. Mountain bikes are excluded from wilderness not by the Wilderness Act itself, but by a district-level interpretation which was promulgated in the mid-80s, and has, by weight of seniority, become entrenched. Fat bikes, not yet especially popular or understood, risk such unexamined exclusion.
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| Jannine Fitzgerald racing, with her son Braden along for the ride. |
I took the opportunity after the race Saturday morning to use the demo fleet and perform an investigation into frames, rims, and tires. I was able to ride my Mukluk (Big Fat Larry tires on Marge rims) back to back to back with Pugsleys, Moonlanders, Mukluks, both aluminum and titanium, and a prototype Beargrease. I rode everything from 3.8 Knards on Marge lites (Greg?s bike), to BFLs on Clownshoes, and almost everything in between. The only tires not on offer were Bud and Lou, and the studded 45Nrth.
Acknowledging that it?s pretty hard to compare things if components (especially bar width and stem length) vary widely, I was struck by how (on the soft snowmachine trails) everything except rim width made little difference. The Muks, Pugs, and Moonlander all rode pretty much the same, and all the tread patterns gripped and slid at about the same point. Variations in float were quite subtle. What was not subtle at all was how much better the wider rims tracked and steered. In the squishy, warm, tracked out snow I was able to turn more sharply and with more control on the Moonlander (BFLs, Clownshoes) than on my own bike. Case closed; if all I rode was snow I?d need some fat rims ASAP. The Beargrease, which Joe Meiser rode as a proto last year, was the only frame that felt different. It was built with an experimental press-fit BB and Middleburn crank, and a good spread of light and fancy components. After riding it, I?m convinced that the only thing I?d change about my current frame would be to make the BB stiffer. Otherwise, my 2011 Muk held up well by comparison. I particularly like the longer headtube, which was shortened considerably on all the subsequent generations.
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| Jay Petervary (3rd from right) leads a snowy group ride Sunday morning |
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| Mac McCoy of Adventure Cycling Association, and Jason Boucher of QBP, ride past the headwaters of the Henry's Fork just outside Yellowstone National Park |
All photos by Adventure Cycling Association Cartographer Casey Greene.
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BIKEPACKER is written by Casey Greene and Paul Hansbarger, Adventure Cycling staff, part-time adventure seekers and gear nerds alike. This post was authored by Dave Chenault of Bedrock & Paradox and BackpackingLight.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/02/2013-fat-bike-summit-festival-recap.html
Poll: Team Radioshack Riders in Tour de France 2011
We are only a couple of weeks away from the biggest cycling event of the year. This year’s Tour de France starts Saturday July 2nd and ends Sunday July 24th 2011. This year the team will have to do without Lance Armstrong, but the team still has great podium potential. Which 9 riders do you [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/poll-team-radioshack-riders-in-tour-de-france-2011/
Non-cycling winters and my next bike
Last October we cycled in France (not much) and then in Dorset (a couple of short rides). Since then, Sandra has not touched her bike and I can't remember my last ride – probably some time in December, or maybe I went out once early in January. There were weeks of torrential rain, then ice, [...]
DHB Pro Triple Lens Sunglasses review
I have to be honest and say that when I began cycling, and had next to no accessories, I?d look at people wearing glasses such as these and think they were trying to be something they?re not ? a professional cyclist. I?d stereotype these people as MAMILs (Middle Aged Men in Lycra) ? This was [...]
The post DHB Pro Triple Lens Sunglasses review appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/dhb-pro-triple-lens-sunglasses-review/
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 once again [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-10-kloden-well-positioned/
A photo that I had to share
Several of my bicycling friends carry cameras with them and post their photos on Facebook and Instagram. Here’s one that I particularly liked. It was shot by Dave Hickey on Sunday, a day of drizzling rain that kept many cyclists … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/a-photo-that-i-had-to-share/
Ready for launch!
In 2013 we’ll be following the progress of brand new British team Madison Genesis. Launched at the London Bike Show on January 19, the team blends a mix of experience – team manager Roger Hammond and senior pro Dean Downing – and youth – the likes of Alex Peters and Brennan Townshend. And in a [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/01/29/ready-for-launch/
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Cycling the Camel Trail
In Cornwall there?s a well known cycle route called the Camel Trail. (I?d never heard it before but then my general knowledge is akin to that of a goldfish). If you find yourself in that part of the world, exploring small villages, eating Cornish pasties or surfing, then it?s worthy of a visit. The total [...]
The post Cycling the Camel Trail appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-the-camel-trail/
Machado Rides Strong at Tirreno-Adriatico
The 7 stages of this year?s 45th running of the Tirreno-Adriatico, are now complete. After 1,075 kilometers (668 miles) the ?Race of The Two Seas? was decided on the last day, March 15, in the time trial by an 11 second margin. Cadel Evans of BMC ended up besting Robert Gesink of Rabobank for the [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/machado-rides-strong-at-tirreno-adriatico/
I is for Iran - Eating London A to Z Video Post
We ventured west this week, to Olympia, in order to try the Iranian restaurant, Mohsen. Here is what we found.
Your feedback helps us grow!
It's time again for the Adventure Cycling Annual Member Survey! We want to know what our members love (or don't love), and how we can grow and improve as an organization. The feedback from past years has been useful and enlightening. It has helped us set priorities and improve our systems.
Please share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences. If you are a current member of Adventure Cycling, you can take the survey. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. It will be open until March 1, 2013.
Thanks in advance for all of your feedback!
Photo by Jennifer Balaco on Flickr.
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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS is typically posted every other Friday by Amy Corbin, Membership and Marketing Coordinator. Membership Highlights spotlights the various benefits of membership,our accomplishments thanks to member support, and even interviews with some of our most passionate and dedicated members, both individual and organizational.Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/02/your-feedback-helps-us-grow.html
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...
A London Cyclist in Portland
?AMERICA! The land ruled by the car! We invented it!? So howled a lady as I was walking towards Clever Cycles in Portland. Indeed, I thought to myself as I hurried past. That?s exactly what I?m here to investigate. Getting here wasn?t easy. As I didn?t wish to rent a car, the journey was a [...]
The post A London Cyclist in Portland appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/a-london-cyclist-in-portland/
Video: Lance Armstrong Talks About the Cuts on Cancer Research
Video from cnsnews.com where Lance Armstrong talks about the cuts on cancer research.
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-lance-armstrong-talks-about-the-cuts-on-cancer-research/
Missouri legislator goes ahead and files bike ban bill ? HB 672
Missouri Rep. Bart Korman has gone ahead and filed his bicycle ban bill that we wrote about earlier this week: “Proposal for bicycle ban raised in Missouri.”
Korman filed House Bill 672 on Wednesday. It prohibits bicycle use on state roads when there is a state-operated bike path or trail running generally parallel and within …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/02/21/missouri-legislator-goes-ahead-and-files-bike-ban-bill-hb-672/
10 days on the track.
Truth be told that what happens at track camp should stay� at track camp. I recently returned from a 10 day USA Cycling Women’s Team Pursuit Track Camp in Carson, California at the VELO Sports Center.� Yes, 10 days.� I hear that 10 days of repetitive riding on the track is illegal in most countries, however considering that the USA achieved a silver medal(s) in the 2012 Olympics in the women’s team pursuit, we are allowed to have a 10 day track camp.� That’s what makes you the best in...
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/
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/
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/
Monday, 25 February 2013
Overtaking Cyclists
When overtaking cyclists, give plenty of space. You may not be able to overtake cyclists straightaway and will probably need to move into the other lane. This is particularly relevant for fast rural single carriageways. Often they have speed limits of 50mph, but this speed limits can be inappropriate. Sometimes, you may have to slow [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6983/commuting/overtaking-cyclists/
If your thing is gone and you wanna ride on; cocaine.
Ok, so I’ve been riding. �I need to. �Sportives don’t happen without riding. �But where is the love? �I am so fed up with wind, and rain, and cold, and mud, and the slog… �Please let it be Spring soon? On Friday the bike was a means to an end. �Mim and I rode to [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/if-your-thing-is-gone-and-you-wanna-ride-on-cocaine
Fat Bike Geometry
In the current issue of Adventure Cyclist, I brought up compact frame geometry in my Fine Tuned column. One benefit of compact geometry that I failed to bring up in that article is in the case of fat bikes, where it seems to be heavily favored.
When you're hopping on and off a fat bike while standing in a couple inches of snow, you want as much stand over clearance as you can get. Because of this, I've seen a few people drop down a size when purchasing a fat bike. For instance, if they rode an 18-inch mountain bike, they would opt for a 16-inch fat bike. The problem with this approach is that while you may get a better fit as far as stand over height is concerned, you sacrifice a good seat position relative to your bottom bracket, and you may find yourself swapping out for a longer stem, which can cause your already sluggish handling to become even more so.
If you're into comparing geometries from one fat bike to another, there are a lot of other features to keep an eye on. Before you get too deep into comparing spec charts, it's best to determine the style of riding you're interested in. Two things I tend to look at closely are head tube angle, and bottom bracket drop.
Looking at the bottom bracket, fat bikes tend to have a 100 mm bottom bracket shell, which is wider than what you would see on most mountain or road bikes. With a wider stance on the bike, you are more likely to clip a pedal when cornering unless you raise the bottom bracket. If you think you'll be riding your fat bike on trails at higher speeds, this can be an issue. However, if you plan on mostly riding wide open snowmobile trails and roads, this doesn't come into play as much.
Head tube angle is a little trickier to judge. In general, a steeper head tube angle (closer to 90 degrees) can give you more responsive handling. This can be attractive for people looking at more technical trails that demand quicker handling, but it's not the only way to tweak handling. A shorter stem, shallow fork rake, or even higher tire pressure can create more responsive handling.
These are good things to have in mind, but in the end, your best bet is to just get out and test ride a few bikes and decide for yourself what you like. Otherwise you'll end up spending an exorbitant amount of time reading forums, and checking out geometry calculators, when you could spend your time out riding.
Photo by Josh Tack.
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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/2013/02/fat-bike-geometry_15.html
A better class of holiday snap?
We love these pictures of Team Madison Genesis taken by top photographer Geoff Waugh on their recent training camp in Majorca, we stole them*! Team Madison Genesis are the new kids on the block. And they are riding bikes made from an ancient metal called steel in a world where modern composites, aerospace parlance and [...]
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/
Glimpses of a bygone empire
For readers of this blog in the Fort Worth area, here’s a bit of shameless self-promotion. After years of putzing around with cameras — mostly filing the negatives in drawers and lately posting photos on Facebook and Flickr, and sometimes … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/glimpses-of-a-bygone-empire/
LUKE KEOUGH TO UHC IN 2013
Set to join brother Jake at the Pro Continental Level
The dazzling bike light epidemic
Have you ever been cycling merrily along and suddenly an ultra bright bike light blinds you? According to a recent spate of emails I?ve been receiving this is becoming a ?hot issue? for London?s cyclists. Cyclists tend to love their accessories. From our waterproof jackets, to our bike locks and our bike lights. It seems [...]
The post The dazzling bike light epidemic appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/the-dazzling-bike-light-epidemic/
I?d rather die on my feet than live on my knees
Today there were three of us. �Which is often not the greatest number, what with riding three abreast being not being practical, sensible, or even feasible most of the time. �Today however, even though I was dreading that a little in advance, it pretty much worked. �George, Mim, and I went for a ride in [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/id-rather-die-on-my-feet-than-live-on-my-knees
Someone saved my life tonight
On the way home from a pleasant and sociable�two hours cycling with George, I decided to go down John’s Hill�(aka Cribs House Lane) for a change. �Just because. �Variety being the spice of life, ‘n all that. �Plus little sheltered roads are attractive when the wind is like it was today. It’s your typical country [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/someone-saved-my-life-tonight
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
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Machado Rides Strong at Tirreno-Adriatico
The 7 stages of this year?s 45th running of the Tirreno-Adriatico, are now complete. After 1,075 kilometers (668 miles) the ?Race of The Two Seas? was decided on the last day, March 15, in the time trial by an 11 second margin. Cadel Evans of BMC ended up besting Robert Gesink of Rabobank for the [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/machado-rides-strong-at-tirreno-adriatico/
Bike Science East ? OPEN NOW
We’re proud to announce the opening of our Eastern Region Bike Science fitting studio. Based at Yellow Jersey Cycles in Billericay, Essex our new studio offers precision Retul bike fitting, plus a chance to try any bike for size before you buy using the Retul Muve fitting jig.
Head fitter Chris Jestico gained his Retul certification [...]
Head fitter Chris Jestico gained his Retul certification [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2013/02/05/bike-science-east-open-now
Ortlieb Messenger Bag Review
Ortlieb are known for their much loved panniers for cyclists. Today, I want to take a look at their messenger bag. You could be forgiven for asking why anyone needs a bag so big, you may also wonder if I look a little like Quasimodo after a fortnight of carrying this on my back. The [...]
The post Ortlieb Messenger Bag Review appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/ortlieb-messenger-bag-review/
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...
10 days on the track.
Truth be told that what happens at track camp should stay� at track camp. I recently returned from a 10 day USA Cycling Women’s Team Pursuit Track Camp in Carson, California at the VELO Sports Center.� Yes, 10 days.� I hear that 10 days of repetitive riding on the track is illegal in most countries, however considering that the USA achieved a silver medal(s) in the 2012 Olympics in the women’s team pursuit, we are allowed to have a 10 day track camp.� That’s what makes you the best in...
SPEED METAL CYCLING
New wool jerseys available for pre-order.
Issue 271 of Cycling Plus out NOW!
The first issue of Cycling Plus this year is in the shops now packed with all our usual goodies plus a ?New Year, New You? supplement to help your training and nutritional goals for 2013 start off on the right foot! Find out what 25 things every cyclist needs to know, which bikes and kit [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/01/08/issue-271-of-cycling-plus-out-now/
Proposal for bicycle ban raised in Missouri
See update: Feb. 21, 2013 — Missouri legislator goes ahead and files bike ban bill
Here we are, less than two weeks after the Colorado Supreme Court overturned a bicycle ban in the town of Black Hawk, and the issue of banning bicycles from the roadway is back again — this time in Missouri.
The …
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/2013/02/19/proposal-for-bicycle-ban-raised-in-missouri/
Manuel Cardoso Takes Stage 4 at Catalunya 2011
After looking very strong so far in this year?s 91st running of the Volta a Catalunya ? he finished third in Tuesday?s 2nd stage – Team RadioShack?s Manuel Cardoso (POR) won Thursday?s 4th stage besting the field to the line in a bunch sprint in the town of El Vendrell, Spain. The 195 kilometer course, [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/manuel-cardoso-takes-stage-4-at-catalunya-2011/
Ride London to Surrey on a two wheel wave for Action on Hearing Loss
If you have managed to escape the furore around the RideLondon-Surrey 100 bike ride ? you can definitely expect to hear a lot more about this event in the next six months. Following on from 2012?s summer of success/Olympic year/cycling is the best sport in the world, the UK is riding the two wheel wave [...]
The post Ride London to Surrey on a two wheel wave for Action on Hearing Loss appeared first on London Cyclist Blog.
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/ride-london-to-surrey-on-a-two-wheel-wave/
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/
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Choosing a bike saddle for comfort
By: Zoey Lancaster
Choosing a bike saddle for comfort�is fun and can be used for stress relief. The last thing a cyclist needs is an uncomfortable saddle, as this will make riding an unbearable experience. Some people think that saddle discomfort has to be tolerated, but a proper bike seat is all you need to enjoy the freedom, convenience and pleasures of bike riding. The shape of a saddle is important in accommodating your anatomy. Women?s bicycle saddles are wider than men?s due to their wider sit bones. For a saddle that fits you perfectly, you need to consider your build, age, gender, weight, type of biking and riding time. A good bicycle saddle should be able to support your body weight while you pedal, balance and steer. When you hit a bump or cycle over uneven surfaces, the saddle must absorb the shock without transferring it to you. This way, you will not feel any impact.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/FErQcszh-2k/
Interior department nominee understands bicycling issues, says bike industry
President Obama’s choice of� REI CEO Sally Jewell as his nomination for Secretary of the Interior should be good news for bicycling.
If approved by Congress, the top exec of the Kent, Washington-based company will head up the department that oversees the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Bicycling issues — especially regarding …
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 [...]
I is for Iran - Eating London A to Z Video Post
We ventured west this week, to Olympia, in order to try the Iranian restaurant, Mohsen. Here is what we found.
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
Prudential RideLondon Surrey 100 Ride Preview
On a damp and murky day in late October I was invited to join a select bunch of riders to take part in a highly secretive recce ride of the Surrey section of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 route. I?m usually useless at keeping secrets ? and I have to admit that the ride enigmatically titled [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/02/07/ridelondon-surrey-100-ride-preview/
World Food Photo 5 - Trimming the Vines in Burgundy
The wines of Burgundy don?t make themselves. Other than the harvest (vendanges) spring is the one of the busiest times of year in this ancient capital of wine and the work done at this early stage of the year is...
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/thehungrycyclist/~3/Om-p4N1nrxY/world-food-photo-6.html
NEW Kuota KORSA CARBON FROM �1349 ? FREE MAVIC WHEEL UPGRADE ON FIRST 10 BIKES ORDERED
2013 Kuota Korsa Carbon �- FROM �1349 – ORDER NOW
THE FIRST 10 BIKES ORDERED GET A FREE UPGRADE TO MAVIC AKSIUM WHEELS
We’ve been pretty excited about this bike since we first saw it “in the flesh” at this years Eurobike show. The all new Kuota Korsa Carbon promises to be one of our best selling [...]
THE FIRST 10 BIKES ORDERED GET A FREE UPGRADE TO MAVIC AKSIUM WHEELS
We’ve been pretty excited about this bike since we first saw it “in the flesh” at this years Eurobike show. The all new Kuota Korsa Carbon promises to be one of our best selling [...]
I want to ride my bicycle
It’s not been a good week for cycling. Last week, I went out on my bike only to turn around after 2 miles with a bad knee, and I haven’t really been out since. Google, in their infinite wisdom have taken a disliking to cycling info, decreasing search results. I found a biography of Eddy [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6962/cycling/i-want-to-ride-my-bicycle/
Recap at The Giro?s Halfway Point
Today marked the 10th stage of this year?s 3,525 kilometer (2190+ mile), 21-stage Giro d?Italia. Some of the great racing so far will not soon be forgotten, but unfortunately this year?s 94th edition of the race may be most remembered for the horrible tragedy that befell one of its up-and-coming stars on Monday?s stage 3. [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/recap-at-the-giro%e2%80%99s-halfway-point/
I?d rather die on my feet than live on my knees
Today there were three of us. �Which is often not the greatest number, what with riding three abreast being not being practical, sensible, or even feasible most of the time. �Today however, even though I was dreading that a little in advance, it pretty much worked. �George, Mim, and I went for a ride in [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/id-rather-die-on-my-feet-than-live-on-my-knees
Friday, 22 February 2013
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/
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
It isn?t all spandex, all the time.
I wear a lot of cycling kits.� A lot.� That’s what happens when you you ride your bike…a lot. Yet, yesterday, I got to take an adventure to a top secret location to do some shoots with a dear friend of mine, who also races bikes.� And there was no cycling kits involved. Eric Stampfli, my photographer extraordinaire races hand-cycles across the country at races such as the Tour de Nez and Redlands.� Yeah, try getting a draft off of that! Phenomenal athlete and an incredible motivation, not to mention...
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/it-isnt-all-spandex-all-the-time/
Beppu National Japanese Road Champion
Team Radioshack‘s Japanese rider Fumiyuki Beppu has just won the Japanese Pro Road Championships in Hachimantai, Japan, just two weeks after winning the Japanese Time Trial Championships This is the second time that Beppu wins this title. First time was in 2006 where he also won the Time Trial Championships. This year Beppu participated in [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/beppu-national-japanese-road-champion/
Imbalance between right leg and left leg
Often in the early part of the season, I got some mild knee pain. It’s been a recurring feature for many years. In the past, I woul just kind of grin and bear it. Hoping a combination of rest, riding and goodwill would see it disappear. These days, I’m a bit more impatient. Last year, [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6955/training/imbalance-between-right-leg-and-left-leg/
Amgen Tour, Stage 4, Chris Horner?s Climbing Clinic
Team RadioShack?s Chris Horner schooled the peloton at the Tour of California on how to power up the summit on Sierra Road at the end of the 82-mile (132-kilometer) stage from Livermore to San Jose, with a burst of power that must have left heads shaking in disbelief. While everyone was convinced that Levi Leipheimer?s [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/amgen-tour-stage-4-chris-horner%e2%80%99s-climbing-clinic/
Speedplay Pedals Long Term Review
I started using Speedplay pedals back in 2006. I wrote a review in 2008 of the pedals; this is an updated review after owning three pairs for several years. Summary Speedplay pedals are very good to ride on. They took a little bit of getting used to (like floating on ice is common feeling), but [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/205/equipment/speedplay-pedals-review/
Kids, brains, inspiration, and bikes.
Kids say the darndest things. I recently spoke at the Davis Bike Club team camp in Bodega Bay, and although I was very prepared for my presentation, I suddenly become nervous when I saw the multitudes of junior cyclists proudly marching into the room all with matching flannel Davis Bike Club pajamas on.� Either they were ready to fall asleep in my presentation, or they ready for a slumber party.� My team doesn?t get matching jammies!� I was envious at the bright colors and camaraderie it brought. Would I be...
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/kids-brains-inspiration-and-bikes/
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/
SCOTT SPORTS PRESENTS CROSSTOBERFREST
Cyclocross Racing meets Beer Festival in Hailey, Idaho
Tell me why, do we build castles in the sky?
It’s been one of those weeks. �Which means it’s been a non-riding week. �This is not a situation that should be allowed to continue for too long…and what better a way to rectify it than to ride with others on a sunny and wind free Saturday? �OK, so it was a bit nippy…but that’s what [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/tell-me-why-do-we-build-castles-in-the-sky
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Andreas Kl�den Wins Stage 3 of Criterium Int?l 2011
Team RadioShack?s Andreas Kl�den (GER), continued to show his strong form this spring by winning Sunday?s final 7.8 kilometer individual time trial stage at the Criterium International in France, by 4 seconds over second place finisher Bradley Wiggins (GBR) of Team Sky. Third place went to Jakob Fuglsang (DEN) of Leopard-Trek, 10 seconds back, and [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/andreas-kloden-wins-stage-3-of-criterium-int%e2%80%99l-2011/
Chronicler of the cycling scene
Fellow cyclist, friend and photographer Steve Reisman has become the de facto chronicler of the emerging Fort Worth cycling scene. You may have seen some of Steve?s photos in a Sept. 22 blog post, ?Photo chronicle of memorial ride.? Steve … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/chronicler-of-the-cycling-scene/
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/
I want to be in this world.
This was supposed to be a post about cycling. It was specifically supposed to be about cycling in snow; a video about how to make your own studded tires. And I'll get that to you (I promise), but with the current events of my life, I want to talk about a broader desire for adventure.
My bearded manfriend surprised me with a trip to Bozeman for Martin Luther King Day weekend to do some skiing. When we went up the Challenger lift at Big Sky, the "Expert Only" sign gave me chills. With assurance from my ski partners and eventually myself, I cautiously took turns down steep, rocky, terrain. It wasn't until the fifth run down the slopes that I felt very confident.
And it was during that fifth run, making my turns sandwiched between a dear friend in front of me and my bearded manfriend behind me, that it happened. I caught an edge and went down. The terrain was too steep; I couldn't gain control, and I didn't. The slope funneled me to a steeper edge of the run and I was soon faced with the fact that I would hit a tree.
And I did.
Hard. (Be forewarned, that link leads you to a pretty bloody photo.)
The next twelve hours consisted of three ambulance rides, many tears, almost 40 stitches, two CT scans, a broken nose, a broken cheekbone, bad news, good news, scary news, and one emergency life-flight to the Missoula hospital.
There are some parts of that day that I have to be reminded of because I lost consciousness for a bit and was in some major shock. There are other parts I don't want to be reminded of. And there are parts of that traumatic day that I never want to forget.
They figured out they wanted to fly me to Missoula to get a specialist to look over a second CT scan. On the runway in Bozeman, they opened the ambulance door and the cold took me over. After wheeling me out, I could instantly see the fog of my thick breath. But beyond that were the beautiful stars. So gorgeous in their perfect, comforting placement. It was like they were the only ones really looking at me, understanding. We stared at each other with a pumping vein of tenderness and then I was lifted into the small plane.
My bearded manfriend surprised me with a trip to Bozeman for Martin Luther King Day weekend to do some skiing. When we went up the Challenger lift at Big Sky, the "Expert Only" sign gave me chills. With assurance from my ski partners and eventually myself, I cautiously took turns down steep, rocky, terrain. It wasn't until the fifth run down the slopes that I felt very confident.
And it was during that fifth run, making my turns sandwiched between a dear friend in front of me and my bearded manfriend behind me, that it happened. I caught an edge and went down. The terrain was too steep; I couldn't gain control, and I didn't. The slope funneled me to a steeper edge of the run and I was soon faced with the fact that I would hit a tree.
And I did.
Hard. (Be forewarned, that link leads you to a pretty bloody photo.)
The next twelve hours consisted of three ambulance rides, many tears, almost 40 stitches, two CT scans, a broken nose, a broken cheekbone, bad news, good news, scary news, and one emergency life-flight to the Missoula hospital.
There are some parts of that day that I have to be reminded of because I lost consciousness for a bit and was in some major shock. There are other parts I don't want to be reminded of. And there are parts of that traumatic day that I never want to forget.
They figured out they wanted to fly me to Missoula to get a specialist to look over a second CT scan. On the runway in Bozeman, they opened the ambulance door and the cold took me over. After wheeling me out, I could instantly see the fog of my thick breath. But beyond that were the beautiful stars. So gorgeous in their perfect, comforting placement. It was like they were the only ones really looking at me, understanding. We stared at each other with a pumping vein of tenderness and then I was lifted into the small plane.
The plane ride was almost miserable. I couldn?t move any part of me and every part of me hurt. Claustrophobia set in quick. But the whole thing was over in 45 minutes and you can't complain about the medical advancements of being flown across the state so someone can take a look inside your head.
We landed in Missoula. As they opened the plane door, the cold consumed me again. When they lowered me down and started rolling me to the ambulance, there they were, the stars. In the same exact place, the same exact pattern, like they had waited to make sure I arrived safely. And I realized that this was the same sky, these were the same stars that shine on everything, everyone that I love. Everyone can look up at these stars and find encouragement, love, hope, and beauty.
This huge world is filled with so much that I love, so much that I don?t even know yet, and it can all be united under this gorgeous blanket of stars. As they put me in the ambulance, my third ride of the day, I realized I want to be a part of that world.
Life, something I?ve never had to worry about wanting before, something I?ve never had to question, something I?ve had the privilege of being given, suddenly became a question. And I answered with a feverishly adamant, ?YES.? I want to be in this world.
Even though skiing might be replaced with hours of working on an old Schwinn Varsity and mountain biking might be replaced with a more stationary craft, I'm so happy to be a part of it all and continue adventuring in this world.
Whatever your adventure, please be safe. Whatever your world, please be happy to be a part of it.
Thank you for excusing my lack of brevity and letting me share a skiing story on a cycling blog.
Photo 1: A selfy on the lift at Big Sky Resort, right before the accident.
Photo 2: Ol' Blurry-Arm Stevens takes her dad's old Schwinn Varsity for a spin around the block, circa 2010. Photo by Evan Smith.
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ART. ADVENTURE. AWESOMENESS. has been moved to every other Tuesday. This column is written by Rachel Stevens, a graphic designer at Adventure Cycling Association.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/01/i-want-to-be-in-this-world.html
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
NEW OFF PEAK PRICING : Retul Bike Fits from �149.99
The off season is here, time to rest, recuperate and plan ahead for the 2013 season. Now is the time to really dial in your riding position with a view to adapting over the winter period and hitting next season HARD. What’s more – We’re introducing a NEW OFF PEAK price structure so now there [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/10/30/new-off-peak-pricing-retul-bike-fits-from-149-99
Kl�den 2nd On GC, Horner 4th, as Vino Takes Stage 3 of Basque
Team RadioShack?s Andreas Kl�den (GER) could not have relinquished the leader?s yellow jersey at the Tour of the Basque Country, Vuelta Ciclista al Pa�s Vasco, in today?s 177 kilometer 3rd stage, under better circumstances. He raced smart, expending as little energy as possible to stay near the front. He didn?t get hurt or hurt himself [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-2nd-on-gc-horner-4th-as-vino-takes-stage-3-of-basque/
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/
Vuelta al Pais Vasco, Stage 1, Zumarraga to Zumarraga
The last few kilometres were all that I managed to see of today?s stage 1 of the Pais Vasco and coverage was intermittent even then as the cameras cut back to the finish line rather than following all the action. But when the focus was on the riders what a stage this was. Let?s be [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/vuelta-al-pais-vasco-stage-1-zumarraga-to-zumarraga/
Salsa Enabler Fork: First Impressions
A peculiar looking fork, Salsa's Enabler first caught my eye a few years ago when introduced as their rigid 29er "adventure fork." It has since become the stock fork on their Mukluk line of fat bikes and it is becoming a go-to option for a fatbike frame build. While putting together a fatbike build earlier this winter, I took an opportunity to purchase one and put it to use with my setup. Although I haven't tested it to it's fullest potential for overnight adventures and gear hauling, it has steered wonderfully so far and I have thoroughly enjoyed some of the features of this unique fork.
Equipped with a 1 1/8? threadless steerer tube, 135mm hub spacing, and disc-brake mounts, this chromoly fork can run a standard 29er rear wheel or a fat front wheel. When paired up with a fat bike front wheel, it gives you the ability to turn a 29er mountain bike into a ?snow bike lite" or "half fat bike" for enhanced handling on snow, sand, and similar terrain that would cause trouble for an ordinary mountain bike tire. Mounted on a 29er or fat bike, the fork offers a variety of braze-ons for the touring cyclist.
Versatility and Utility
The Enabler is incredibly versatile and has been described as the "swiss army knife" of forks. Much like the features of the Salsa Fargo's fork, the Enabler has a variety of braze-ons, allowing you to carry an assortment of cargo and accessories including dual back-of-blade, triple-boss waterbottle cage mounts and Salsa Anything Cages. The fork also has mid-blade eyelets for use with low-rider front racks, and dual eyelets at the dropouts for racks and fenders. All of these features can help you turn an ordinary fat bike or 29er into an adventure-ready rig for bikepacking or loaded touring.
Tire Clearance
The fork is capable of handling a variety of tire widths, from skinny 29er rubber (on a rear 29er wheel) up to some of the widest fat bike tires currently available on the market. With larger tire/rim combinations, tire deflation may be required for clearing the disc brake caliper during installation.
Special Considerations
This is where things get tricky. Since the fork dropouts are spaced at 135mm, you can't mount this on a 29er and expect to run your front wheel on this. If you have a spare rear wheel, you can use that. For fat-front mode, you'll need a zero offset or symmetrical fat bike front wheel with a 135mm hub.
Alternatives
Surly also now offers a similar product, the Moonlander fork, which can be paired up with a Pugsley for additional front wheel/tire clearance, and hosts plenty of braze-ons for dual bottle cages and front racks. The Moonlander fork comes stock on Surly's Moonlander and Neck Romancer Pugsley complete bikes.
Photo by Paul Hansbarger.
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BIKEPACKER is written by Casey Greene and Paul Hansbarger, Adventure Cycling staff, part-time adventure seekers and gear nerds alike.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/02/salsa-enabler-fork-first-impressions.html
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