Yesterday saw endurance mountain biker Greg Phillips visit our Bristol studio [...]
Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/05/12/fitting-for-ride-the-divide-2745-miles-by-mtb
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Fitting for Ride the Divide ? 2745 Miles by MTB
We meet the whole spectrum of cyclists at our Bike Science bike fit studios from first time bike buyers, Ironman and double Ironman competitors to professional athletes. Every now and again though someone taking on a challenge that’s beyond what we normally see comes along.
Yesterday saw endurance mountain biker Greg Phillips visit our Bristol studio [...]
Yesterday saw endurance mountain biker Greg Phillips visit our Bristol studio [...]
Brief Encounter on Bike
Hello, have a nice day at work. Boy, it’s hard work with a flat front tyre! Dressed for success. cycling to work. The Lorry The Violin Related More traffic light conversation Oxford Cycling
Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/cycling/brief-encounter-on-bike/
The pole-climbing bike lock
Here’s a novel way to protect your bike from thieves: Hoist it up a light pole. The bizarre device, billed as “the most secure bike lock in the world,” was developed by a team of engineers in Hamburg, Germany, for … Continue reading 
Source: http://jimsbikeblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/the-pole-climbing-bike-lock/
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
No regrets.
Defending a yellow jersey, whether it is on your back, or on a teammates, is never an easy task.� It is a fight.� It is a struggle, and it is not for the faint of heart. At the NVGP, we fought to defend the yellow jersey.� We gave it everything.� I have no regrets.� I [...]
Bicycling the Borders of Afghanistan ? in America
T.B.F.D. is short for ?Traversing a Foreign Border Domestically,? and that?s exactly what Joseph Bigley is doing right now.
Bigley, a visual artist and art instructor at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, is tracing a route of roughly 3,500 miles that approximates the size and shape of Afghanistan. His ride began at ground zero in New York City on May 12 and will end there around July 20. He?s pedaling approximately 75 miles per day, sometimes on pavement and at other times on gravel, riding solo and unsupported. Because the borders of Afghanistan are irregular and jagged, so is his route ? he sometimes makes as many as 120 turns in a day. Aboard a Trek bicycle, Bigley is pulling a hand-built trailer that he says serves as a "symbol of sovereignty.? He?s also giving presentations along the way at contemporary art and social science venues.
Bigley's performance-art project, as outlined at his website, is a symbolic act designed to "gauge public opinion of the conflict in Afghanistan as well as to point at the curious nature of the idea of national political boundaries.?
At this page you can see Bigley?s approximate route ? and the outline of Afghanistan ? superimposed on a map of the eastern United States.
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BIKING WITHOUT BORDERS is posted every Monday by Michael McCoy, Adventure Cycling?s field editor, and highlights a little bit of this or a little bit of that ? just about anything, as long as it?s related to traveling by bicycle. Mac also compiles the organization's twice-monthly e-newsletter Bike Bits, which goes free-of-charge to more than 40,000 readers worldwide.
Bigley, a visual artist and art instructor at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, is tracing a route of roughly 3,500 miles that approximates the size and shape of Afghanistan. His ride began at ground zero in New York City on May 12 and will end there around July 20. He?s pedaling approximately 75 miles per day, sometimes on pavement and at other times on gravel, riding solo and unsupported. Because the borders of Afghanistan are irregular and jagged, so is his route ? he sometimes makes as many as 120 turns in a day. Aboard a Trek bicycle, Bigley is pulling a hand-built trailer that he says serves as a "symbol of sovereignty.? He?s also giving presentations along the way at contemporary art and social science venues.
Bigley's performance-art project, as outlined at his website, is a symbolic act designed to "gauge public opinion of the conflict in Afghanistan as well as to point at the curious nature of the idea of national political boundaries.?
At this page you can see Bigley?s approximate route ? and the outline of Afghanistan ? superimposed on a map of the eastern United States.
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BIKING WITHOUT BORDERS is posted every Monday by Michael McCoy, Adventure Cycling?s field editor, and highlights a little bit of this or a little bit of that ? just about anything, as long as it?s related to traveling by bicycle. Mac also compiles the organization's twice-monthly e-newsletter Bike Bits, which goes free-of-charge to more than 40,000 readers worldwide.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/06/bicycling-borders-of-afghanistan-in.html
Riding Socially
The truth of the matter is that I'm a shy person. I'm a friendly person, I'm just shy. I feel nervous around new people, and it takes me awhile to think of things to say. Sometimes I blurt out really awkward things at first, just to top it all off. Needless to say, doing the traditional things new friends do isn't that appealing to me: sitting around over a cup of coffee trying to think of conversation topics is basically a fate worse than death.
Bike rides are another story. For me, social bike rides are perfect for making new friends. Ideal for groups or duos, the bike ride really is, in my opinion, the perfect social outing. Everyone can enjoy being outside, chatting as they feel like it, and reveling in their mutual adoration of the bicycle. At least you know you have that in common!
There are a few things to keep in mind when you're going on a social ride. Try to pick an area that's not super trafficky, so you can ride close to your friends and talk to them. Ride at a conversational pace that everyone can savor. Social rides aren't the time to show off how hard you've been training, by dropping your new buddies while you ride away laughing.
I'm sure lots of you have social riding hints. Let me know what they are!
Photo number 1: Madeline can't go on on one more coffee date. Photo number 2: Sarah and Heather return from a great ride. Photos by Sarah Raz
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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!).
Bike rides are another story. For me, social bike rides are perfect for making new friends. Ideal for groups or duos, the bike ride really is, in my opinion, the perfect social outing. Everyone can enjoy being outside, chatting as they feel like it, and reveling in their mutual adoration of the bicycle. At least you know you have that in common!
There are a few things to keep in mind when you're going on a social ride. Try to pick an area that's not super trafficky, so you can ride close to your friends and talk to them. Ride at a conversational pace that everyone can savor. Social rides aren't the time to show off how hard you've been training, by dropping your new buddies while you ride away laughing.
I'm sure lots of you have social riding hints. Let me know what they are!
Photo number 1: Madeline can't go on on one more coffee date. Photo number 2: Sarah and Heather return from a great ride. Photos by Sarah Raz
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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/2011/06/riding-socially.html
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