Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-out-of-tour-de-france-2011/
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Chris Horner out of Tour de France 2011
Chris Horner appears to have broken his nose and suffered a concussion with the nasty crash on stage 7 of the TDF that separated the main field about 37 mi from the finish. A concussion is a “jarring” of the brain caused by head trauma with the severity often being related to the time of [...]
Bespoke spokes ? the sequel.
For our forthcoming feature on custom-built bikes, our newest recruit ? tech writer Robin Wilmott ? has been tasked with choosing himself a Lynskey. This, he admits, isn’t bad as first assignments go? Peter from Lynskey’s UK importers Hotlines sums up my dilemma rather nicely ? he reckons that choosing a Lynskey is like picking [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/02/28/bespoke-spokes-the-sequel/
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 Demol
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 Demol
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-in-franco-belge-and-binche/
Bikeradar Training Hub will get you ride ready at London Bike Show!
If you’re looking for that extra bit of motivation to help you achieve your 2012 cycling goals then get along to the London Bike Show from Thursday January 12, and take advantage of the brilliant BikeRadar Training hub which will give you access to a wide range of cycling-specific physiological assessments and coaching advice. The [...]
World Cycle Racing Grand Tour finds cyclists in Europe, North and South America
The 9 endurance cyclists who set off a little more than a week ago (Feb. 18) for an around the world bicycle race from London are already spread across three continents.Most of the cyclists in the World Cycle Racing Grand Tour are heading eastward on various routes across Europe, while two others are heading the opposite direction in North and South America.
While its tough to determine the leader because they'll all taking different routes, Mike Hall has racked up the most miles as of Monday -- 1,493.
Rules set up by the Guinness Book of World Records, the winner will be the first to cross the finish line in London ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/27/5006275.html
Strong support from my MP on cycle safety
This time next week they?ll be a debate held in parliament on cycle safety. In the run up to the debate I thought it would be a good idea to get in touch with my MP for Westminster Karen Buck. I wanted to show that this was an important issue for me and also highlight [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/news/strong-support-from-my-mp-on-cycle-safety/
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-2nd-on-gc-horner-4th-as-vino-takes-stage-3-of-basque/
Van Nicholas Titanium ? 2011 Ex-Demo Bikes Available NOW!
We’ve a very limited number of Van Nicholas Titanium ex-demo bikes available to order now. We’re clearing out these bikes to make way for the 2012 models. Each bike has done a very small number of road miles for short test rides only. Once they’re gone they’re gone – Ti bike bargains – a once [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/02/17/van-nicholas-titanium-2011-ex-demo-bikes-available-now
Adventure Cycling in the News, February 2012
Recently we've had some great media coverage of Adventure Cycling Association. Here are some highlights.
As you may have heard, the bike-travel mecca (our world headquarters here in Missoula) is expanding! Big thanks to the Missoulian, our local daily paper, for their recent report on our building efforts. For a fun glimpse at this historic transformation, check out our Flickr slideshow of the building remodel!
The Missoulian also recently ran a wonderful profile of our new tours director, Arlen Hall. The story begins: Arlen Hall was pedaling alone in the Deep South when the driver of a big green pickup truck came up honking behind him.Hall, who is black, had tried to get some friends to join him on the Mississippi bicycle tour to be safe. Instead, he turned alone to face the driver blaring the horn of the truck, maybe an old Ford.That encounter in Canton, Miss., would turn the solo bicycle ride into the most important trips, he has ever taken. Keep reading, it's a riveting and moving story about how bicycle touring connects the past and present for Hall, another inspiring take on bike travel.
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News recently published an annual review of cycling nonprofits by Doug McClellan, "Industry nonprofits roll through tough times." Given the tough climate we're doing pretty well and we're very grateful for the generous support of our members and donors. To learn more about our recent record-breaking year, check out the news release roundup of this last fiscal year, "2011 Caps Decade of Growth for Adventure Cycling Association." Again, thanks for your support!
I got a chance to contribute to the "Overcoming Commuting Obstacles" (PDF) feature in Bicycle Times' February issue. My contribution, which hopes to help cyclists overcome "There's no good way to get there by bike" obstacle, is on page 37. As an experienced commuting cyclist who has ridden in all types of urban environments, it turns out that I search for commuting route based on some of the same criteria I would use to plan a route for a bike tour.
Speaking of touring! "The Mystique of Route 66," David Lamb's piece on the revival of this iconic route from Chicago to LA, appeared in the February issue of Smithsonian magazine, giving special mention to our next long-distance cycling route: Bicycle Route 66 (due out in late 2014).
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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.
As you may have heard, the bike-travel mecca (our world headquarters here in Missoula) is expanding! Big thanks to the Missoulian, our local daily paper, for their recent report on our building efforts. For a fun glimpse at this historic transformation, check out our Flickr slideshow of the building remodel!
The Missoulian also recently ran a wonderful profile of our new tours director, Arlen Hall. The story begins: Arlen Hall was pedaling alone in the Deep South when the driver of a big green pickup truck came up honking behind him.Hall, who is black, had tried to get some friends to join him on the Mississippi bicycle tour to be safe. Instead, he turned alone to face the driver blaring the horn of the truck, maybe an old Ford.That encounter in Canton, Miss., would turn the solo bicycle ride into the most important trips, he has ever taken. Keep reading, it's a riveting and moving story about how bicycle touring connects the past and present for Hall, another inspiring take on bike travel.
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News recently published an annual review of cycling nonprofits by Doug McClellan, "Industry nonprofits roll through tough times." Given the tough climate we're doing pretty well and we're very grateful for the generous support of our members and donors. To learn more about our recent record-breaking year, check out the news release roundup of this last fiscal year, "2011 Caps Decade of Growth for Adventure Cycling Association." Again, thanks for your support!
I got a chance to contribute to the "Overcoming Commuting Obstacles" (PDF) feature in Bicycle Times' February issue. My contribution, which hopes to help cyclists overcome "There's no good way to get there by bike" obstacle, is on page 37. As an experienced commuting cyclist who has ridden in all types of urban environments, it turns out that I search for commuting route based on some of the same criteria I would use to plan a route for a bike tour.
Speaking of touring! "The Mystique of Route 66," David Lamb's piece on the revival of this iconic route from Chicago to LA, appeared in the February issue of Smithsonian magazine, giving special mention to our next long-distance cycling route: Bicycle Route 66 (due out in late 2014).
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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/adventure-cycling-in-news-february-2012.html
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.
Around the world bicycle race begins in London
Nine endurance bicyclists rolled out of London on Saturday for the first-ever around-the-world bicycle race.Just two days after leaving, the cyclists on the World Cycle Racing Grand Tour already are spread across western Europe; one is in Morocco. A 10th cyclist departed from the Isle of Man.
They're seeking to complete their globe-girdling rides by the July 27 start of the Olympics Games in London. Perhaps they'll set a Guinness World Record along the way.
Originally, the race was conceived by Vin Cox, a British cyclist ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/20/5001733.html
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Helping change the commuting culture
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, my former employer, editorialized this morning in favor of the City Council?s plan to build five showers for City Hall employees who commute to work by bicycle or jog during lunchtime. The decision, approved in December … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/helping-change-the-commuting-culture/
New For Spring: Top-Roller Classic
Ortlieb's far traveled classic model made of robust polyester fabric is designed for low riders in the front or for the rear rack. With its QL1 system it is quickly mounted and taken off the bike rack. It features a shoulder strap, reflectors, and an integrated inner pocket. Ted is pictured with the smaller (25 litre) front roller. We also carry the larger (40 litre) back roller.
View our complete (and extensive) pannier collection at Adventure Cycling's online store, Cyclosource.
Photo by Rachel Stevens
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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/new-for-spring-top-roller-classic.html
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 clear. Chris [...]
But when the focus was on the riders what a stage this was.
Let?s be clear. Chris [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/vuelta-al-pais-vasco-stage-1-zumarraga-to-zumarraga/
New For Spring: Top-Roller Classic
Ortlieb's far traveled classic model made of robust polyester fabric is designed for low riders in the front or for the rear rack. With its QL1 system it is quickly mounted and taken off the bike rack. It features a shoulder strap, reflectors, and an integrated inner pocket. Ted is pictured with the smaller (25 litre) front roller. We also carry the larger (40 litre) back roller.
View our complete (and extensive) pannier collection at Adventure Cycling's online store, Cyclosource.
Photo by Rachel Stevens
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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/new-for-spring-top-roller-classic.html
Glimpses of Taiwan?s cycling scene
I?ve been rummaging through the hundreds of photos that I shot last summer during a visit to South Korea and Taiwan, and found that I have several that provide a glimpse of Taiwan?s cycling scene. The two-wheeled vehicle of choice … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/glimpses-of-taiwans-cycling-scene/
Kl�den Ignites Another Fire in Trentino
No matter how many times I write it this spring, I’ll never tire of typing the name Kl�den and the word ?WIN? in the same sentence! Team RadioShack’s 35-year old German wonder bested another field of quality contenders in the opening 13.4-kilometer Time Trial of the Giro del Trentino today, clocking 15:24 on the [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-ignites-another-fire-in-trentino/
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/
Giro d?Italia Recap Stages 13-18
This great monument of Europe?s three Grand Tours continues to produce exciting racing, a little drama, and a real display of dominance by its current leader as we now complete 6/7ths of the race today (knew those math classes would come in handy some day!). This 94th edition of the Giro, which will ultimately [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/giro-d%e2%80%99italia-recap-stages-13-18/
Video: Interval Training with Team RadioShack part 1 ? Viatcheslav Ekimov
Part 1. 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-1-viatcheslav-ekimov/
Map Chronicles
It's hard to put into words why Adventure Cycling Association's maps are so great.
- Yes, they show the attractions that are around the corner.
- Yes, they take you to the (safer) roads less traveled.
- Yes, they give you a heads up for big climbs and sweet downhills.
But beyond the helpful features of Adventure Cycling's maps, there's just something about traveling by bicycle with trusty maps as your guide that changes the experience. That's what I am supposed to explain with our first-ever Map Chronicles.
As a graphic designer, my instructions were, "We want you to design a catalog sort of thing featuring a selection of our maps. We want it to create the feeling of being there, of traveling with Adventure Cycling maps."
No pressure. Just translate the allure of bicycle travel, by map, into a publication.
Well somehow it all came together. With help from almost every department (especially routes and mapping), and written by the ever-inspiring Mac McCoy, this first-time project was a success!
- Yes, they show the attractions that are around the corner.
- Yes, they take you to the (safer) roads less traveled.
- Yes, they give you a heads up for big climbs and sweet downhills.
But beyond the helpful features of Adventure Cycling's maps, there's just something about traveling by bicycle with trusty maps as your guide that changes the experience. That's what I am supposed to explain with our first-ever Map Chronicles.
As a graphic designer, my instructions were, "We want you to design a catalog sort of thing featuring a selection of our maps. We want it to create the feeling of being there, of traveling with Adventure Cycling maps."
No pressure. Just translate the allure of bicycle travel, by map, into a publication.
Well somehow it all came together. With help from almost every department (especially routes and mapping), and written by the ever-inspiring Mac McCoy, this first-time project was a success!
It was so much of a success, that we've had requests to make it available online for the whole internet to see. Voil�!
We hope you enjoy the Map Chronicles, but more so, we hope you find the drive and the time to go adventuring by bicycle. And if you do, I'm sure we have a map for that...
Top photo by Aaron Teasdale.
Map Chronicles cover photo by Tom Robertson and design by Rachel Stevens.
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RACHEL STEVENS is a graphic designer for Adventure Cycling Association.
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RACHEL STEVENS is a graphic designer for Adventure Cycling Association.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/map-chronicles.html
Monday 27 February 2012
Metabolic Profiling ? Book your Session Now
Yesterday saw Bike Science – Planet X team riders Lisa Greenfield and Paul Horsfall perform our first ever metabolic profiling sessions at Bike Science Bristol. Jon Riley of TrueZone testing visited to show us the “New Leaf ” metabolic profiling system in action and give our team riders the opportunity to gain valuable information on [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/10/22/metabolic-profiling-book-your-session-now
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Joins Sea Otter Classic as Title Sponsor
Automotive industry leader expands support for cycling culture
The Morning?s Half-Stage at De Panne
Team RadioShack?s Michal Kwiatkowski (POL) hung tough today in cold, wet conditions to take 7th place in a furious bunch sprint finish to the 111-kilometer half-stage of the 3 Days of De Panne. With the unusual two event closing day format, like the Criterium International, this first half-stage started early and was over by [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/the-morning%e2%80%99s-half-stage-at-de-panne/
Spring sprung
Well, not quite. This is Hawthorn. Nice though.
I need your help: 4 minute survey
Ever so often I like to reach out to readers of London Cyclist to hear about their feelings on a certain topic. In the past that has led to the London Cycle Routes eBook which was highly requested. This time I?d like to find out everyone?s thoughts on bicycle maintenance. Whether you love maintaining your [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/maintenance/i-need-your-help-4-minute-survey/
Still feeling the cold? Cycling gear to keep you warm
If you are finding the cold weather is taking some of the fun out of cycling then here?s a selection of cycling gear that promises to keep your body temperature at a comfortable level, no matter how low the temperature gage drops. DHB Windtex Skull Cap At �19.99 this is a good buy from Wiggle. [...]
Actors and actresses ride bicycles, too
When the Hollywood glitterati take their walk down the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday, imagine that they've arrived by bicycle.It's doubtful they did. I think the limousine is still the transport of choice to such events.
But if publicity photos from Hollywood are any indication, the stars do enjoy taking an occasional spin on two wheels.
Philadelphia film critic Steven Rea, an avid bicyclists himself, has been providing these archived photos at his Rides a Bike blog ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/26/5005665.html
Sunday 26 February 2012
10 Christmas gifts for a cyclist under �50.00
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/lKb2k4fmJuc/
Giro d?Italia Recap of Stages 11 and 12
Stage 11, Wednesday, 18 May, Machado Finds No Level Terrain
The profile for the route, covering 144 Kilometers (89 miles) on the east coast of Italy, looked like the cutting teeth of an abused crosscut saw and probably felt like it for the racers. The jagged, irregular climbs ? four category 4 mountains – kept [...]
The profile for the route, covering 144 Kilometers (89 miles) on the east coast of Italy, looked like the cutting teeth of an abused crosscut saw and probably felt like it for the racers. The jagged, irregular climbs ? four category 4 mountains – kept [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/giro-ditalia-recap-of-stages-11-and-12/
Subscribe to Cycling Plus and save a huge 50%, this weekend only!
Subscribe to Cycling Plus and get 13 issues for just �28.99, but be quick as this offer is limited to the first 200 subscribers and ends on Sunday (26/02)! Cycling Plus is packed with unrivalled, expert reviews of the latest road bikes and gear, inspirational routes and rides from the UK and around the world, [...]
Ben Hermans Top Ten at Amstel Gold
Ben Hermans continues to show his strength, intelligence and overall ability in the one-day classics coming in 8th today in a field of quality riders in the Amstel Gold Race, right on the heels of his 12th place in Wednesday?s Brabantse Pijl, just four days ago. For most of the day Ben was [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/ben-hermans-top-ten-at-amstel-gold/
Actors and actresses ride bicycles, too
When the Hollywood glitterati take their walk down the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday, imagine that they've arrived by bicycle.It's doubtful they did. I think the limousine is still the transport of choice to such events -- even with speculators driving gas prices above $3.50 a gallon.
But if publicity photos from Hollywood are any indication, the stars do enjoy taking an occasional spin on two wheels.
Philadelphia film critic Steven Rea, an avid bicyclists himself, has been providing these archived photos at his Rides a Bike blog ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/26/5005665.html
?The whole thing was surreal?
I?ve never been to New Zealand, but I?ve imagined it as an idyllic sort of place at the antipodes, full of snow-capped mountains, sheep stations and civilized folks. Judging from an incident involving a pair of touring cyclists whose travels … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/the-whole-thing-was-surreal/
Johan Bruyneel Sums Up the Tour de Crash
In a post-race interview with Eurosport after Thursday?s Stage 12, Team RadioShack?s Director Johan Bruyneel summed up the frustration and disappointment felt by the entire team and its fans with the numerous calamities that have befallen the group so far at this year?s Tour de France. With the months of preparation and hard work [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/johan-bruyneel-sums-up-the-tour-de-crash/
Holiday Campaign Wrap Up
Every holiday season the nonprofit world explodes with appeals for end of year gifts. Adventure Cycling is no exception and in November we began work to send our annual Holiday Campaign letter out to our members and friends. We are very excited to report to our community of supporters that we had a phenomenal response to our Holiday Campaign and match challenge.Through mail, email, our blog, and Facebook, Adventure Cycling shared with you some of our members? stories about how bicycle travel made them braver, healthier, and more confident people. Many of you responded with gifts that will inspire more people to travel by bike. Thank you all for digging deep and responding with record donations!
Through the months of November and December, we attempted to meet a match of $68,000 contributed by a group of generous supporters. Our members responded to this challenge with amazing results. All $68,000 were matched, raising a total of $137,841 in 851 individual donations.
Your humbling generosity and support continues to grow our programs. Thanks to you, we are able to produce more maps, lead more tours, advocate for better bicycle funding, and encourage more people to travel by bike for fun, fitness, and self-discovery. Have a happy 2012 and we hope to see you all in the coming bicycle-travel season.
Keep your eyes on your mailboxes for an exciting way to be involved in our new, improved headquarters building. We are adding 1,400 square feet, and every inch is going to be chock-full of bicycle-touring resources just for you!
Drawing by Greg Siple.
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ALEX CAMPBELL is the development assistant for Adventure Cycling Association.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/holiday-campaign-wrap-up.html
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. [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/sebastien-rosseler-wins-overall-in-de-panne/
Police solve biggest crime wave ever in Chico (CA) -- stolen bicycles
This stolen bicycle case from Chico, California, is notable even though more than a quarter million bicycles are stolen every year.Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the theft of an estimated $125,000 worth of high-end bicycles in northern California.
They found 30 such bicycles whole or disassembled for resale in a storage locker.
The Chico Press-Enterprise says that police believe the 28-year-old man already sold more than a dozen stolen bicycles ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/24/5004354.html
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-2nd-on-gc-horner-4th-as-vino-takes-stage-3-of-basque/
Popularity contest
This weekend ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here reality show saw a bloke from a band I don’t like crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ by TV two hosts I’m not especially fond of. But what do I know? Dougie Poynter’s McFly have sold well over one million records and I’m A Celebrity? [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/12/05/popularity-contest/
Saturday 25 February 2012
The Hungry Cyclist Podcast - July 2011 - I is for Iran
Choosing a restaurant fro I in our alphabetical culinary quest was not easy. There were of course plenty of calls for India, a strong shout went out for Israel and with the current Nordic trend in cuisine many thought we...
Brain concussion & collarbone fracture for Jani Brajkovic
6 July 2011 ?Team RadioShack?s Jani Brajkovic (27) suffered a race-ending injury in a day filled with more than ten crashes in Wednesday?s stage 5 of the Tour de France. Brajkovic touched wheels with another cyclist on the narrow roads of northern France and came down hard on the pavement, appearing to be momentarily [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/brain-concussion-collarbone-fracture-for-jani-brajkovic/
What to do when its icy outside
Albert, views it all in disgust. Its happened twice now. Twice I have entered a 200km GPS Audax, and on both occasions I have had to cancel when I got up in the morning. For a 200km on a Sunday, I have to set off at 4am, otherwise Im not back in time to make [...]
Source: http://cycleseven.org/what-to-do-when-its-icy-outside
?The whole thing was surreal?
I?ve never been to New Zealand, but I?ve imagined it as an idyllic sort of place at the antipodes, full of snow-capped mountains, sheep stations and civilized folks. Judging from an incident involving a pair of touring cyclists whose travels … Continue reading
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/the-whole-thing-was-surreal/
Why should I buy a folding bike!
For your typical city occupant folding bikes usually are the most appropriate way to get around. With a lot of Londoners living in flats and apartments with little if any storage space a foldable bicycle is going to be much more convenient when compared to a standard sized cycle. The bikes fold up rapidly and are generally small enough to be tucked away in the home or taken on trains and buses during the particular times that ordinary cycles are restricted on account of passenger over crowding. Folding bikes can in fact be taken on the tube system, taken on buses and even taken on Croydon's Tram link system. Officially the bikes may need to be in a small bag but in practice Transport for London rarely enforce this and if they do then a pair of black bin liners will suffice. A folder will permit a person to circumvent the train companies' cycle restrictions and you could actually take your folding bike home in a minicab on a Friday night following a few bevies at the pub! There are plenty of different kinds of folding bicycles available, from leading manufacturers including Dahon, Brompton and Pashley. Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/sxVHiYm0Kaw/
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/
All That Saz
There are certain places on this planet where I've cycled that will always have a soundtrack associated with them. Not the traditional soundtrack of a film, but the sounds directly associated with the location.
Lake Van is located in Eastern Turkey, near the border of Iran. Not many touring cyclists get out this way, but those who do are rewarded with stunning scenery. The Armenian church in the photo above is located on Akdamar Island and was originally built in the 10th century.
Lake Van is not only the largest lake in Turkey, but is also an endorheic lake. It doesn't flow to the sea and has few outlets. Its waters are so alkaline, you can wash your clothes with no need for soap.
Kat and I took a ferry out to Akdamar Island, and there met a group of Kurdish students on holiday from university. They invited us to share lunch with them, and one of the students pulled out a saz (the name refers to a family of stringed instruments). He played alone for awhile and then some of his friends began to sing: Student Playing the Saz
It was a unique sound to our ears. As unique as our surroundings. To this day, every time I hear a saz played, I see a vast blue lake, a 10th century cathedral, a group of Kurdish students, and a landscape I'll never forget.
Here is another recording featuring the saz (ba?lama in Turkish). This was a trio in Western Turkey: Trio Near Efes (Ephesus)
Photos: Turkey -- 2003 by Willie Weir
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS appears on Friday afternoons. Willie Weir is a columnist for Adventure Cyclist magazine. His latest book Travels with Willie: Adventure Cyclist will inspire you to hit the road and just might change the way you approach bicycle travel. He lives in Seattle with his wife Kat. You can read about their local adventures and life without a car at http://YellowTentAdventures.com/.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/all-that-saz.html
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-stars-come-out-for-basque-tour/
Team RadioShack Line-up in Paris-Roubaix 2011
Paris-Roubaix (France), 10/04/11
This Sunday one of the toughest spring classics, Paris-Roubaix, will see the riders go through 27 cobbled sectors. According to the weather reports, it will be a dry day like last year, which means less danger in the cobbled areas.
Team Radioshack Line-up
Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Ben King, Robbie McEwen, N�lson Oliveira, Gregory Rast, S�bastien [...]
This Sunday one of the toughest spring classics, Paris-Roubaix, will see the riders go through 27 cobbled sectors. According to the weather reports, it will be a dry day like last year, which means less danger in the cobbled areas.
Team Radioshack Line-up
Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Ben King, Robbie McEwen, N�lson Oliveira, Gregory Rast, S�bastien [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-paris-roubaix-2011/
Video: How to Prepare for a Long Distance Bicycle Tour
Don't put off that long-distance bike tour! You can do it! To get you started, Adventure Cycling teamed up with America ByCycle to produce this fun overview of how to prepare for your long-distance cycling adventure. Strap on your helmet and get ready for the ride of a lifetime!
Now, check out Adventure Cycling's online resources to help you get started with planning your long-distance bike trip:
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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.
Now, check out Adventure Cycling's online resources to help you get started with planning your long-distance bike trip:
- "What do I pack? How do I train?" Check out Adventure Cycling's How-To Department and the weekly Touring Tips and Gear column by Josh Tack.
- Looking for a touring bicycle? Check out the Adventure Cyclist Touring Bike Buyer's Guide.
- Need a riding companion? Peruse our Companions Wanted listings.
- Ask questions, get answers. Join our popular discussion forums.
- Need more inspiration? Check out Willie Weir's weekly Sights and Sounds column or take the next step and become a member of Adventure Cycling Association. You'll receive 9 issues of Adventure Cyclist magazine -- full of great photos and inspiring bicycle-travel stories from around the world.
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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/video-how-to-prepare-for-long-distance.html
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 [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-aim-for-win-in-tour-of-california/
Winter Mini Sportive
Sometime last year I signed up for 3 of Performance Cycles Winter mini-Sportives, in an attempt to keep getting the miles in over the winter. �I missed the December one because I wasn’t well and over-slept. �The January one was also a no-show as I was ill (I’m sensing a theme here!). �Today was the [...]
Friday 24 February 2012
Rast Within Inches of Podium at Paris-Roubaix
Beautiful blue skies, unseasonably warm shirt-sleeve temperatures, knowledge crowds thickly lining the roads, hard to see how it could get much better for the 109th running of the 258-kilometer (160 mile) Hell of the North. It?s been named that mostly because of the 27 cobbled sectors (51.5 kms) that the riders bounce over on [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/rast-within-inches-of-podium-at-paris-roubaix/
The Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), Sunday April 3, 2011
Warning: Cycle Crazy Week Ahead!
A high of 13 degrees Celsius with showers in the morning becoming cloudy in the afternoon. That’s the forecast for Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) on the ProTour circuit. One of the five so called “monuments” in the sport, this 95th edition of the race will see [...]
A high of 13 degrees Celsius with showers in the morning becoming cloudy in the afternoon. That’s the forecast for Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) on the ProTour circuit. One of the five so called “monuments” in the sport, this 95th edition of the race will see [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/the-ronde-van-vlaanderen-tour-of-flanders-sunday-april-3-2011/
Tour de France, Stage 2- How Do They Do That?
55,645 Kilometers Per Hour! That?s 34.6 miles an hour. That?s the AVERAGE speed of Garmin-Cerv�lo in the short 23-kilometer (14.3 mile) Team Time Trial contested on the streets of Les Essarts, France on Sunday. Team RadioShack, just 10 seconds back, were close to that speed as well. Given the perfect [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-france-stage-2-how-do-they-do-that/
The Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), Sunday April 3, 2011
Warning: Cycle Crazy Week Ahead!
A high of 13 degrees Celsius with showers in the morning becoming cloudy in the afternoon. That’s the forecast for Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) on the ProTour circuit. One of the five so called “monuments” in the sport, this 95th edition of the race will see [...]
A high of 13 degrees Celsius with showers in the morning becoming cloudy in the afternoon. That’s the forecast for Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) on the ProTour circuit. One of the five so called “monuments” in the sport, this 95th edition of the race will see [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/the-ronde-van-vlaanderen-tour-of-flanders-sunday-april-3-2011/
Giro d?Italia Recap of Stages 11 and 12
Stage 11, Wednesday, 18 May, Machado Finds No Level Terrain
The profile for the route, covering 144 Kilometers (89 miles) on the east coast of Italy, looked like the cutting teeth of an abused crosscut saw and probably felt like it for the racers. The jagged, irregular climbs ? four category 4 mountains – kept [...]
The profile for the route, covering 144 Kilometers (89 miles) on the east coast of Italy, looked like the cutting teeth of an abused crosscut saw and probably felt like it for the racers. The jagged, irregular climbs ? four category 4 mountains – kept [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/giro-ditalia-recap-of-stages-11-and-12/
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/
Service: Chain Reaction Cycles
I received an email last Friday (thanks Chris) informing me that Chain Reaction Cycles is selling 9-speed Shimano Tiagra model 4503 triple front mechs for £10 (RRP £31.99). Free delivery. This is the same front mech as the one on our 2008 Ridgeback Panorama touring bikes. With the industry move to 10-speed (why?) they are [...]
Adventure Cycling in the News, February 2012
Recently we've had some great media coverage of Adventure Cycling Association. Here are some highlights.
As you may have heard, the bike-travel mecca (our world headquarters here in Missoula) is expanding! Big thanks to the Missoulian, our local daily paper, for their recent report on our building efforts. For a fun glimpse at this historic transformation, check out our Flickr slideshow of the building remodel!
The Missoulian also recently ran a wonderful profile of our new tours director, Arlen Hall. The story begins: Arlen Hall was pedaling alone in the Deep South when the driver of a big green pickup truck came up honking behind him.Hall, who is black, had tried to get some friends to join him on the Mississippi bicycle tour to be safe. Instead, he turned alone to face the driver blaring the horn of the truck, maybe an old Ford.That encounter in Canton, Miss., would turn the solo bicycle ride into the most important trips, he has ever taken. Keep reading, it's a riveting and moving story about how bicycle touring connects the past and present for Hall, another inspiring take on bike travel.
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News recently published an annual review of cycling nonprofits by Doug McClellan, "Industry nonprofits roll through tough times." Given the tough climate we're doing pretty well and we're very grateful for the generous support of our members and donors. To learn more about our recent record-breaking year, check out the news release roundup of this last fiscal year, "2011 Caps Decade of Growth for Adventure Cycling Association." Again, thanks for your support!
I got a chance to contribute to the "Overcoming Commuting Obstacles" (PDF) feature in Bicycle Times' February issue. My contribution, which hopes to help cyclists overcome "There's no good way to get there by bike" obstacle, is on page 37. As an experienced commuting cyclist who has ridden in all types of urban environments, it turns out that I search for commuting route based on some of the same criteria I would use to plan a route for a bike tour.
Speaking of touring! "The Mystique of Route 66," David Lamb's piece on the revival of this iconic route from Chicago to LA, appeared in the February issue of Smithsonian magazine, giving special mention to our next long-distance cycling route: Bicycle Route 66 (due out in late 2014).
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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.
As you may have heard, the bike-travel mecca (our world headquarters here in Missoula) is expanding! Big thanks to the Missoulian, our local daily paper, for their recent report on our building efforts. For a fun glimpse at this historic transformation, check out our Flickr slideshow of the building remodel!
The Missoulian also recently ran a wonderful profile of our new tours director, Arlen Hall. The story begins: Arlen Hall was pedaling alone in the Deep South when the driver of a big green pickup truck came up honking behind him.Hall, who is black, had tried to get some friends to join him on the Mississippi bicycle tour to be safe. Instead, he turned alone to face the driver blaring the horn of the truck, maybe an old Ford.That encounter in Canton, Miss., would turn the solo bicycle ride into the most important trips, he has ever taken. Keep reading, it's a riveting and moving story about how bicycle touring connects the past and present for Hall, another inspiring take on bike travel.
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News recently published an annual review of cycling nonprofits by Doug McClellan, "Industry nonprofits roll through tough times." Given the tough climate we're doing pretty well and we're very grateful for the generous support of our members and donors. To learn more about our recent record-breaking year, check out the news release roundup of this last fiscal year, "2011 Caps Decade of Growth for Adventure Cycling Association." Again, thanks for your support!
I got a chance to contribute to the "Overcoming Commuting Obstacles" (PDF) feature in Bicycle Times' February issue. My contribution, which hopes to help cyclists overcome "There's no good way to get there by bike" obstacle, is on page 37. As an experienced commuting cyclist who has ridden in all types of urban environments, it turns out that I search for commuting route based on some of the same criteria I would use to plan a route for a bike tour.
Speaking of touring! "The Mystique of Route 66," David Lamb's piece on the revival of this iconic route from Chicago to LA, appeared in the February issue of Smithsonian magazine, giving special mention to our next long-distance cycling route: Bicycle Route 66 (due out in late 2014).
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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA is posted by Winona Bateman, Adventure Cycling's media director, and highlights cool media (articles, videos, photos, etc.) and meet-ups related to Adventure Cycling and bicycle travel. Writing a story about bicycle travel or Adventure Cycling Association? You can contact Winona via email: pressATadventurecyclingDOTorg. Visit our media room, view our news releases, or follow us on Twitter.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/02/adventure-cycling-in-news-february-2012.html
Our Share the Joy Winners for 2011
With the New Year, our 2011 Share the Joy program closed out. This program encourages members to share Adventure Cycling Association with their friends and cycling buddies, and also awards fabulous prizes throughout the year. Here is a recap of the 2011 winners and their prizes:
Our gift certificate winners also have a family membership. Ivan Napel & Aiko Hanyu, 11 year members from Houston, TX, won the $500 to spend in the Cyclosource store. This prize is awarded to the person who attracts the most new members to Adventure Cycling. Thank you for sharing the inspiration with others!
Congratulations to all of our winners!
If you want to get in on the action in 2012, visit the contest page to learn about all of the ways you can enter to win. This year's prizes include an Ortlieb travel set, a Burley Travoy, an Old Man Mountain Sherpa rear rack and more. The grand prize is a Rapid 1 bicycle from Giant.
All of our prizes were generously donated by these businesses because they believe in the mission of Adventure Cycling and support the work that we do. Please consider supporting these great sponsors as you gear up for the 2012 touring season. Many of these brands can be found in the Adventure Cycling Cyclosource store.
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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS is typically posted the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 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.
- January - Larry Guevara won a Canari Radiator Vest, Skull Cap, and Long Sleeve Base Layer
- February - Debora Durant won a pair of Canari Windfront Tights and a headband
- March - William Schaefer won a Yak Trailer from BOB Trailer
- April - Jody Watson won a set of Arkel T-42 panniers
- May - Mike Petersen won a Red Rock Rack from Old Man Mountain
- June - Rebecca Prevots won a Detours Toocan Bag
- July - Ben Schapiro won a jacket from Shower's Pass
- August - Janet Morello won a set of cycling clothes from Cannondale
- September - Anne Thompson won an Ortlieb Travel Set
- October - Dick Dawe won a Prolite Plus mattress from MSR
- November - Jeff Ross won a bag from Missoula, MT's very own manufacturer, Upcycled
In addition to these monthly winners, we draw two big winners at the close of the year for a new bike, and a gear shopping spree with our Cyclosource store, respectively.
This year's bike winners were Richard Levy and Sarah Westendorf, 5 year members from Steamboat Springs, CO. They have a family membership and so got to duke it out over who would get the new Novara Verita, donated by REI.
Our gift certificate winners also have a family membership. Ivan Napel & Aiko Hanyu, 11 year members from Houston, TX, won the $500 to spend in the Cyclosource store. This prize is awarded to the person who attracts the most new members to Adventure Cycling. Thank you for sharing the inspiration with others!
Congratulations to all of our winners!
If you want to get in on the action in 2012, visit the contest page to learn about all of the ways you can enter to win. This year's prizes include an Ortlieb travel set, a Burley Travoy, an Old Man Mountain Sherpa rear rack and more. The grand prize is a Rapid 1 bicycle from Giant.
All of our prizes were generously donated by these businesses because they believe in the mission of Adventure Cycling and support the work that we do. Please consider supporting these great sponsors as you gear up for the 2012 touring season. Many of these brands can be found in the Adventure Cycling Cyclosource store.
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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS is typically posted the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 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/2012/02/our-share-joy-winners-for-2011.html
A winter reading list
It’s cold and rainy today in North Texas, a crappy day to be out on a bicycle. For a retired guy like me, it’s a fine day to tuck into a good book. So I’m pleased to report that April … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/a-winter-reading-list/
Thursday 23 February 2012
Redhill CC Sporting 19
My first race of the year was Redhill CC’s 19 mile ‘sporting’ time trial. It takes places around Reigate, near Redhill, Surry. It is also quite close to Box hill, the climb which will be used for the Olympic road race. I think it’s the first time I’ve ever raced in Surrey. (See random fact [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4366/tejvan/redhill-cc-sporting-19/
TdF Stage 5 ? One Ugly Crashfest
Team RadioShack?s Slovenian Time Trial Champion Janez Brajkovic crashed hard just shy of the halfway point of today?s 165-kilometer 5th stage in the northwest Brittany region of France. After about 75 kms while tightly packed on the far left of the peloton he went down in a heap, hard and fast with little warning, [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-5-one-ugly-crashfest/
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 Giro [...]
This year Beppu participated in Giro [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/beppu-national-japanese-road-champion/
Should cyclists in the UK be allowed to go through certain red lights?
With the recent news that France has granted cyclists the right to disregard red lights at certain junctions ("Griller les feux"), perhaps such a rule no longer seems far fetched for the UK. The initial trial involves 15 intersections in Paris. Under the new rules cyclists will have to continue to yield to pedestrians and [...]
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 Sergent & Haimar Zubeldia
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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 Sergent & Haimar Zubeldia
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Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-denain-and-amstel-gold-race/
Winter Wobblies
I'd forgotten how hard it is to ride on snow. While it is still loose, it's like pedalling through sand but it rolls into snowballs under the mudguards and around the brakes. Compacted snow is worse, nearly as slippery as ice but twice as bumpy so Brown Bike and I do our famous imitation of [...]
Official Team Radioshack Roster for Tour de France 2011
Team Radioshack has just announced their line-up for Tour de France 2011.
Jani Brajkovic
Chris Horner
Markel Irizar
Andreas Kl�den
Levi Leipheimer
Dmitriy Muravyev
S�rgio Paulinho
Yaroslav Popovych
Haimar Zubeldia
Team Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel, together with Team Directors Dirk Demol and Alain Gallopin will direct the team.
?It was hard to make the selection of these nine riders,” said Johan Bruyneel. ?After the injury of [...]
Jani Brajkovic
Chris Horner
Markel Irizar
Andreas Kl�den
Levi Leipheimer
Dmitriy Muravyev
S�rgio Paulinho
Yaroslav Popovych
Haimar Zubeldia
Team Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel, together with Team Directors Dirk Demol and Alain Gallopin will direct the team.
?It was hard to make the selection of these nine riders,” said Johan Bruyneel. ?After the injury of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/official-team-radioshack-roster-for-tour-de-france-2011/
Scary new interactive game encourages cyclists to claim in an accident
It?s a rather scary way to drive home the message but a new interactive online game promoting Spencer’s Solicitors as a service for when you have an accident encourages you to test when you have a genuine claim. The interactive game can� be tried at: http://www.shouldtheyclaim.co.uk/play-the-game.php Note: Some people may find the videos on the [...]
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Joins Sea Otter Classic as Title Sponsor
Automotive industry leader expands support for cycling culture
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 crashed [...]
In stage five Popovych crashed [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/yarosolav-popovych-out-of-the-tour/
Service: Chain Reaction Cycles
I received an email last Friday (thanks Chris) informing me that Chain Reaction Cycles is selling 9-speed Shimano Tiagra model 4503 triple front mechs for £10 (RRP £31.99). Free delivery. This is the same front mech as the one on our 2008 Ridgeback Panorama touring bikes. With the industry move to 10-speed (why?) they are [...]
Wednesday 22 February 2012
You?re unbelievable
Friday, and the mob are back at the KOW Leisure Centre being kept amused, leaving me able to ride my bike again. �Hallelujah! �*phew*. �Etc. �But what to do? �Well I’ve been meaning to join the Somerset Cycling Friday ride for ages and today seemed like as good a day as any. �To be honest [...]
Photos From The Working Burgundy Wine Harvest 2011
This year while taking a break from running gasronomic cycling holidays for DuVine Adventures I picked grapes for two weks. For over 2000 years this anchient havest take place producing some of the greatest wines in the world. Back breaking...
Handpump Comparison: Topeak vs. Lezyne
Is there anything more frustrating than a lousy handpump? In our short cycling career I must have gone through a dozen pumps, most of which are now landfill. There are two main requirements for a good handpump in my humble opinion: it must fasten securely to the valve stem, and you must be able to [...]
Source: http://cycleseven.org/handpump-comparison-topeak-vs-lezyne
TdF Stage 10 ? Kl�den Well Positioned
A very hilly 158-kilometers (about 100 miles) of warm, humid conditions over 4 categorized climbs saw the peloton working hard today after Monday?s rest day, with the sprinters teams looking to neutralize any breaks to choreograph a bunch sprint finish. And that?s just what happened. It looked like HTC-Highroad?s well-honed sprint train would [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-10-kloden-well-positioned/
Only my heart talkin?
GB is turning into my weather vane. �Weather vanes are usually cockerels. �And it wouldn’t be a good ride if there wasn’t a joke about a big cockerel at some point…*grin*. Last time he turned up in time to help me decide which layers to wear. �This time he did a warm up ride before [...]
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 Team Radioshack, Go!!!
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 Team Radioshack, Go!!!
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-tour-of-austria/
Kl�den or Horner Could Win Tour of the Basque Country
Today?s 4th stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pa�s Vasco, Tour of the Basque Country in Spain, was predicted by many to be the decisive battle in the mountains that would reveal the one or two riders that could stomp down on the field and make this race their own. And while it was [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-or-horner-could-win-tour-of-the-basque-country/
Team RadioShack Line-up in Paris-Roubaix 2011
Paris-Roubaix (France), 10/04/11
This Sunday one of the toughest spring classics, Paris-Roubaix, will see the riders go through 27 cobbled sectors. According to the weather reports, it will be a dry day like last year, which means less danger in the cobbled areas.
Team Radioshack Line-up
Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Ben King, Robbie McEwen, N�lson Oliveira, Gregory Rast, S�bastien [...]
This Sunday one of the toughest spring classics, Paris-Roubaix, will see the riders go through 27 cobbled sectors. According to the weather reports, it will be a dry day like last year, which means less danger in the cobbled areas.
Team Radioshack Line-up
Riders: Fumiyuki Beppu, Ben King, Robbie McEwen, N�lson Oliveira, Gregory Rast, S�bastien [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-in-paris-roubaix-2011/
Fumiyuki Beppu Profile
Fumiyuki Beppu (born April 10, 1983 in Kanagawa-ken) is a Japanese professional road racer who started his pro cycling career with the Discovery Channel Team in 2005. Known as Fumy, he is an overall rider for Team RadioShack, starting with the 2010 season.
Beppu started racing bikes when he was only 9-years old, entering local races [...]
Beppu started racing bikes when he was only 9-years old, entering local races [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/fumiyuki-beppu-profile/
Seattle map shows 5-year span of traffic-related bike crashes
Justin Mayo at the Seattle Times created this useful interactive map showing the locations of all traffic-related bicycle crashes from 2007 to 2011.Posted on Saturday, the map shows larger dots for multiple crashes and red dots to locate fatalities. Based on data from the Seattle Department of Transportation, this could be a tool to help people find bicycle routes that need special attention.
An accompanying article reports 1,847 traffic-related bicycle crashes between 2007 and 2011 in which 10 bicycles died. ...
Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/2/19/5001123.html
Bicycles and beer!
A reminder for anyone who hasn’t seen this on Facebook: Two of my favorite local businesses, Trinity Bicycles bike shop and Rahr & Sons brewery, are teaming up Sunday for a bicycle swap meet at the brewery. Bicycles and beer! … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/bicycles-and-beer/
Tough Cookie
What defines the word “tough”? According to the dictionary: tough adj \?t?f\ Definition of TOUGH 1 a : strong or firm in texture but flexible and not brittle b : not easily chewed “tough collarbone” “tough expired energy bars” 2: glutinous, sticky “tough ShotBloks” 3: characterized by severity or uncompromising determination “tough hill repeats” “tough [...]
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Strong support from my MP on cycle safety
This time next week they?ll be a debate held in parliament on cycle safety. In the run up to the debate I thought it would be a good idea to get in touch with my MP for Westminster Karen Buck. I wanted to show that this was an important issue for me and also highlight [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/news/strong-support-from-my-mp-on-cycle-safety/
What to do when its icy outside
Albert, views it all in disgust. Its happened twice now. Twice I have entered a 200km GPS Audax, and on both occasions I have had to cancel when I got up in the morning. For a 200km on a Sunday, I have to set off at 4am, otherwise Im not back in time to make [...]
Source: http://cycleseven.org/what-to-do-when-its-icy-outside
Farewell my furry friend?
30 days of hair growth gets it first thing tomorrow morning. I’m not going to miss it (and neither is my wife), but at least I’ve discovered posh shaving cream…Growing up in the late 1970s/early 1980s I was surrounded by moustaches ? my dad was in the Village People* ? and my role models off [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/11/30/farewell-my-furry-friend%e2%80%a6/
Superbikes, sportives and other things beginning with ?s?. But not that one?
Today’s the day that issue 259 of Britain’s best selling cycling magazine Cycling Plus ? which after much thought we have called March 2012 ? hits the shops. And, even if I say so myself, it’s a stunner! As you’d expect it’s packed with bikes. We’ve got first rides of lovely little numbers including Canyon’s [...]
Flying your bike to another country
I currently find myself over 5,000 miles away from London in Guatemala. (I?d forgotten what it was like to be warm and walk around in a t-shirt ? very nice!). In the run up to the trip I strongly considered bringing my bike over here with me. Eventually, I decided that it would be easier [...]
Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycling-accessories/flying-your-bike-to-another-country/
Do you have it what it takes?
A good training partner is hard to come by.� Not that I have children, but I am sure it is comparable to a good babysitter or life partner.� I have been able to ride with my sister for the last month, and it has been amazing. A gorgeous professional triathlete who happens to be my [...]
Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/2012/01/03/do-you-have-it-what-it-takes/
Good Morning Vietnam (and Cambodia)!
Much to my surprise I have made it back from my cycle challenge across Vietnam and Cambodia in one piece. No falls, tumbles, collisions; not even any serious sunburn thanks to near religious application of factor 50 sun cream. Those of you who have read my other blogs will know why this is quite an [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2011/11/28/good-morning-vietnam-and-cambodia/
A kerfuffle over City Hall showers
FORT WORTH — It could be expected that a City Council decision to spend about $50,000 on showers for City Hall employees who ride their bicycles to work or jog at lunchtime might raise a few hackles in this very … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/a-kerfuffle-over-city-hall-showers/
Bikeradar Training Hub will get you ride ready at London Bike Show!
If you’re looking for that extra bit of motivation to help you achieve your 2012 cycling goals then get along to the London Bike Show from Thursday January 12, and take advantage of the brilliant BikeRadar Training hub which will give you access to a wide range of cycling-specific physiological assessments and coaching advice. The [...]
Video: Interval Training with Team RadioShack part 1 ? Viatcheslav Ekimov
Part 1. 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-1-viatcheslav-ekimov/
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.
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