Thursday, 11 April 2013
A Manx Patriot ? Sir William Hillary, a cycle ride in his honour
A Manx Patriot – Sir William Hillary. The Founder of the Royal National Institution for the preservation of life from shipwreck. Born, 1771, Died, 1847. The Tower of Refuge, on St Mary's Isle, now known as Conisters' Rock Well, I have not written on Cycle Seven for almost a year, so best make it interesting. [...]
Rapha Backpack review
I know I?m certainly not the only person who has struggled to find an ideal luggage solution for the ride to work. I?ve flirted with rucksacks, suit carriers and pannier bags, but always end up returning to my big, uncomfortable and cumbersome backpack. While the suit carrier seems ideal on paper, it wasn?t for me. [...]
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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 dramatic [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-or-horner-could-win-tour-of-the-basque-country/
Adventure Cycling and the National Park Service Agreement
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- Working with individual national park units on projects that can help both the park and cyclists. This might be a "share the road" educational campaign, or promotion of "cyclists only" days (like the ones offered at Yellowstone National Park in the spring and fall months), or a way to make a park near an urban center, like the C&O Canal and Great Allegheny Passage, relevant to families via bike-packing and overnight bike trips.
Top photo by Adam Reel
Second photo courtesy of Jim Sayer
Third photo provided by Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail on Flickr.
Hill champion on the Great Allegheny Passage by Brian Wasson
Russ Roca and Laura Crawford enjoying Glacier National Park courtesy of the Path Less Pedaled
Photo of tandem couple in Zion by Henrik Spoon and Grand Teton touring by Bill Maxwell.
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Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/04/adventure-cycling-and-national-park.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/
Sunshine of your love
Today the Hardy Northerner (aka Gary, bemoaning his decision not to wear shorts) dragged me over hill and dale in the still cold sunshine. I’m fed up of cold. I’m fed up of cold winds. But I’m trying not to moan so much, and hey at least it was sunny, so I should stop now. [...]
Source: http://www.thecyclingmayor.com/sunshine-of-your-love
Dave Lloyd ? Still Riding Hard!
We sent Rick Robson out North Wales to see if he could keep up with former pro-turned-coach Dave Lloyd. He came back tired but with a brilliant cycling route in Wales. Dave Lloyd ?s got something from another era, its either an old school work ethic or just pure enjoyment from riding his bike ? [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/03/26/dave-lloyd-still-riding-hard-cycling-route/
Meet Jameson Henkle of Team Adventure Cycling!
Hello everyone! This is Alison Riley, behind-the-scenes blogger, and Adventure Cycling's Climate Ride California team captain! I'm coming out from hiding today to tell you about Jameson Henkle, who will be riding with me for Team Adventure Cycling in Climate Ride California!
Jameson, tell us a little bit about yourself.
"Hello, my name is Jameson Henkle and I am an adventurous 28-year-old male who loves to ride his bicycle. I also care very much for the environment. I work as a hydrologist helping to ensure that rivers and streams in northern California are healthy aquatic ecosystems."
Why are you passionate about Climate Ride?
"As a scientist, I recognize the problems associated with a warming climate and believe that we need to take steps to reduce our impact to our environment. Raising awareness for such a huge issue such as global warming by riding my bicycle is the perfect way to help get the word out to friends, family, and anyone else who may be interested."
What made you want to join Adventure Cycling's Climate Ride California team and support the U.S. Bicycle Route System?
"I love to ride my bicycle. I also believe that if proper infrastructure were in place, more people would ride their bikes. I support the USBRS and the work that Adventure Cycling Association does to make bicycle friendly routes in America. Having ridden the TransAmerica Trail this past summer, I can speak first hand to how wonderful Adventure Cycling makes traveling by bike."
Jameson just kicked off his fundraiser to raise $2400 for the U.S. Bicycle Route System. You can support Jameson by making a secure online donation on his Climate Ride page.
Meet our other team members, Caroline, John, and Jason! You can help us reach our team goal of $15,000 by donating to one of their individual pages, or join Adventure Cycling's team and come with us on the ride of a lifetime!
Photo courtesy of Jameson Henkle.
Jameson, tell us a little bit about yourself.
"Hello, my name is Jameson Henkle and I am an adventurous 28-year-old male who loves to ride his bicycle. I also care very much for the environment. I work as a hydrologist helping to ensure that rivers and streams in northern California are healthy aquatic ecosystems."
Why are you passionate about Climate Ride?
"As a scientist, I recognize the problems associated with a warming climate and believe that we need to take steps to reduce our impact to our environment. Raising awareness for such a huge issue such as global warming by riding my bicycle is the perfect way to help get the word out to friends, family, and anyone else who may be interested."
What made you want to join Adventure Cycling's Climate Ride California team and support the U.S. Bicycle Route System?
"I love to ride my bicycle. I also believe that if proper infrastructure were in place, more people would ride their bikes. I support the USBRS and the work that Adventure Cycling Association does to make bicycle friendly routes in America. Having ridden the TransAmerica Trail this past summer, I can speak first hand to how wonderful Adventure Cycling makes traveling by bike."
Jameson just kicked off his fundraiser to raise $2400 for the U.S. Bicycle Route System. You can support Jameson by making a secure online donation on his Climate Ride page.
Meet our other team members, Caroline, John, and Jason! You can help us reach our team goal of $15,000 by donating to one of their individual pages, or join Adventure Cycling's team and come with us on the ride of a lifetime!
Photo courtesy of Jameson Henkle.
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SUPPORT ADVENTURE CYCLING is usually written by Amanda Lipsey or Alex Campbell, the development team at Adventure Cycling Association, but was hacked this week by Alison Riley.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2013/04/meet-first-member-of-our-climate-ride.html
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 convergence of a bunch of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-france-stage-2-how-do-they-do-that/
CLIF BAR SEASONAL FLAVORS RETURN
Three Proven Flavors: Iced Gingerbread, Peppermint Stick and Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Dave Lloyd ? Still Riding Hard!
We sent Rick Robson out North Wales to see if he could keep up with former pro-turned-coach Dave Lloyd. He came back tired but with a brilliant cycling route in Wales. Dave Lloyd ?s got something from another era, its either an old school work ethic or just pure enjoyment from riding his bike ? [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/03/26/dave-lloyd-still-riding-hard-cycling-route/
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Into the mystic
Enjoy this trip. And it is a trip. It’s been a mad week. Birthday riding, girly stuff, work drinks, more riding, birthday party, and one final Sunday lunch to round it all off. On Saturday five of the ACG, with no It, ventured out into the cold and windy for a Glastonbury coffee run. The [...]
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 convergence of a bunch of [...]
Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tour-de-france-stage-2-how-do-they-do-that/
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/
Hamstring Stretch for Cyclists
re: knee problems, a reader mentioned a website which might be worth a look – trainingforcyclists.co.uk. I was taken with a post about a hamstring stretch. In past few weeks, I’ve felt a mild tightness in hamstrings. I’ve picked up that hamstrings are very important for cycling. Weak / inflexible hamstrings can cause problems with [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/7016/cycling/hamstring-stretch-for-cyclists/
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/
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/
Maidenhead & District CC hilly time trial
Another cold March morning and another hilly time trial. This time 30.8 miles around the lanes of Marlow, Stokenchurch and Henley, in a race organised by Maidenhead & District CC. I know these roads very well from training rides. There’s plenty of hills and drags around this part of the Chilterns, which is why I [...]
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/7029/tejvan/maidenhead-district-cc-hilly-time-trial/
Big Ride: Bala
Bala is an outdoor Mecca, says Guy Kesteven. The birthplace of mountain biking trail centres, Coed y Brenin, is just over the hill. A vast watersports-friendly lake tickles the edge of the town, with rapids-laced rivers feeding into it from all sides. The mountains of Snowdonia form the jagged skyline to the east and north. [...]
Source: http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2013/04/08/big-ride-bala/
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