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20070301Status: Complete Bicycle love for all By Kia Momtazi Now that I ride semi-frequently, I’ve become way more aware of the abundance of cyclists in this city, but I’ve been longing for a way to get more connected to the local bicycle scene. It sounds like the new Bike Collective being … http://sdcitybeat.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/bicycle-love-for-all/ Kate Hudson On a Bicycle By Candid Here is Kate Hudson on a bike and out walking around. http://celebrity-candids.com/2007/03/01/kate-hudson-on-a-bicycle/ How to Name Your Bicycle By fatty As an international cycling lifestyle / comedy blogging superstar (you have no idea how massive my demographic is, but trust me: it’s easily 80% as big as the speed chess lifestyle / comedy market), I am frequently approached with … http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/01/how-to-name-your-bicycle/ Cycling Isn’t Too Taxing By Gordon The racers and mountain bikers still get much of the attention and photo ops but there is definitely a move afoot to provide the cycling public what they want. And what they want is an easy riding, easy to operate bicycle that doesn’t … http://www.bikeguyblog.com/?p=94 Mercedes Benz bicycle By Fritz The $5200 carbon fiber racing bicycle is Campy equipped to “ensure that the attractiveness of the Mercedes-Benz racing bike captivates both aficionados and seasoned cycling professionals alike.” The bikes will be available from … http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/03/mercedes-benz-bicycle.html Count me in as a cycling fan Napa Valley Register - Napa,CA,USA I’ve come to the conclusion that cycling is one of those sports that one has to see in person to truly become a fan. And after last week’s Amgen Tour of … http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2007/03/01/sports/local/doc45e6e358aa675810553345.txt Bicycle tours map, brochure highlights county bike trails Hagerstown Morning Herald - Hagerstown,MD,USA The tour routes were supplied by the Cumberland Valley Cycling Club. The CVCC is a recreational and racing bicycle club that has been based in Hagerstown … http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=159889&format=html Lottery Winner Buys Bikes By Velochimp An Idaho Powerball jackpot winner decides to spend his money wisely instead of splurging it all on a solid gold house and a rocket car. Brad Duke, 34, a manager for five Gold’s Gym franchises in Idaho, pocketed a lump sum of $85 million … http://velochimp.com/2007/03/01/lottery-winner-buys-bikes/ Bicycle Diaries by Paul Shannon RTE.ie - Ireland ‘Bicycle Diaries’ is the personal account of Paul Shannon’s journey around Ireland on two wheels. The 1800-mile trip begins and ends in Clonakilty,… http://www.rte.ie/arts/2007/0301/shannonp.html China launches campaign to crack down on bicycle theft EastDay.com - Shanghai,China China is launching a nationwide campaign to crack down on bicycle theft, an official with the Ministry of Public Security said yesterday… http://english.eastday.com/eastday/englishedition/nation/userobject1ai2654183.html Bicycle thefts make for uneasy riders Globe and Mail - Toronto,Ontario,Canada VANCOUVER — Barry Gilpin, a fan of high-end bicycles for European cycling trips, could ride any bike he wanted. In the Lower Mainland, he chooses to ride a … http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070301.BCBIKE01/TPStory/National Cycling.TV Schedule By chris But for now Cycling.TV will carry live: Update [2007–2−28 19:46:51 by chris]:OK, I checked my email, and they’ve sent me the entire season schedule! Too numerous to list, and I won’t go into free/premium only/etc, so here, instead, … http://www.podiumcafe.com/story/2007/2/28/19180/7281 Volunteers needed for Tour de Georgia The Times-Herald - Newnan,GA,USA Tour de Georgia’s bicycle racers will breeze through downtown Newnan April 17 on their way from Thomaston to Rome — and with the date fast approaching, … http://content.times-herald.com/348092529914140.bsp Murata boy - the bicycle riding balancing robot further proof that we need a robot category. watch the robot balance perfectly whilst remaining stationary on a beam. oh the possibilities! http://digg.com/videos_sports/Murata_boy_the_bicycle_riding_balancing_robot Athletes ready for Goldrush 24, the ultimate adventure Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription) - Atlanta,GA,USA In 1829 Cherokee County encompassed what is now 22 counties in northwest Georgia, including Lumpkin and the city of Dahlonega, where gold was discovered and … http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cherokee/stories/2007/02/28/0301race.html Statewide tax would transform Georgia roads Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription) - Atlanta,GA,USA The tax would pave 10000 miles of dirt roads, and fund improvements to airports, bridges, local roads, sidewalks and bicycle paths. In Georgia, current … http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2007/02/28/0228transtax.html Fish On By Jenny (I did hear a couple of guys discussing a “triathlon stroke” and how to do it, and I kept my eye on them to see if they might be practicing it, but that never materialized (Besides that, one cannot watch guys in Speedo nuthuggers for … http://laurajwimmer.blogspot.com/2007/02/fish-on.html Best and Worst Pets for Triathletes By Celia You train. Hard. A lot. You work. You have family and friends and just maybe have found a significant other who will put up with your crazy schedule and decreased sex drive at peak training time. Do you really have time for a pet? … http://triathletediva.com/?p=64 A week in the life of triathlon champion Tim Don Reuters.uk - UK When Briton Tim Don became world triathlon champion in September it was no surprise that he cited years and years of hard work as the secret of his success. … http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=reutersEdge&storyID=2007-02-28T130205Z_01_NOA846916_RTRUKOC_0_TRIATHOLON-DON.xml Circuitsmith’s Electric Power Assist Bicycle By circuitsmith I did some searching on the internet and found out that there are several current and defunct companies that sold bicycle motors, gas and electric. Here are some links to discussion groups for electric and power assist vehicles… http://visforvoltage.net/blog-entry/583-circuitsmiths-electric-power-assist-bicycle ‘Bicycle Bandit’ hits Mount Vernon The Southern - Carbondale,IL,USA In all instances, he has a cell phone to his ear during the robbery, and in all cases he flees the area on a bicycle. Mendenall said he may be bicycling to … http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2007/02/28/local/19412878.txt Cycling trips in London targeted to increase 400 per cent by 2025 By Adrian Fitch For an average Londoner, switching from driving to work to taking the bus will save 0.6 tonnes of carbon per year; taking up cycling instead would increase these savings to 1.1 tonnes. Changing the way we travel through encouraging a … http://adrianfitch.wordpress.com/2007/02/28/cycling-trips-in-london-targeted-to-increase-400-per-cent-by-2025/ Evil women are scarier than evil men By soulglo Okay, I know this is a triathlon blog, but it seems to also be serving for my thoughts of the day. I’m just going to go with it. My cousin always says “let it happen, Petty.” But I will always include some kind of training update…http://trigeorgie.blogspot.com/2007/02/evil-women-are-scarier-than-evil-men.html Staff at Cobalt could save £1m by cycling to work 24dash.com - Hereford,Herefordshire,UK ..business park in North Tyneside has set up a Bicycle User Group (BUG) in a bid to encourage staff to take advantage of the cycling facilities at Cobalt. … http://www.24dash.com/environment/17204.htm Desert Duathlon Pics By fastfilly natashafilliol.com http://fastfilly.blogspot.com/2007/02/desert-duathlon-pics.html Triathlon Part 2: swimming Imprint - Waterloo,Ontario,Canada Some people might have read the triathlon club article three weeks ago wondering what was going on. The cost of membership was not announced and I really … http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1092&Itemid=60&issuedate=2007-02-23 Triathlete Magazine goes digital Pocket-lint.co.uk - UK 26 February 2007 - Triathlete Magazine have annouced that they are to launch a digital version of the famous magazine. Rather than providing an accompanying … http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/6813/7837/triathlete-magazine-triathlon-running-swimming.phtml Triathlon madness in February The Southern - Carbondale,IL,USA CARBONDALE - Ruth Hansen, 83, said it was her son’s fault she competed in the 10th annual Rec Your Body Indoor Triathlon at the Southern Illinois University … http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2007/02/26/local/19382968.txt On your bike for cycling bonanza Blackpool Today - Blackpool,England,UK Olympic silver medallist Chris Newton and Granada personality Fred Talbot will launch the event this weekend in an event dubbed “Strictly Come Cycling”. … http://www.blackpooltoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2083382&SectionID=62 Cycling saves time and money Bolton News - Bolton,UK Nick said: “There are the obvious drawbacks to cycling, of course. When it rains, you get wet and there’s the issue of making sure you’ve got dry and… http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/publictransport/display.var.1224591.0.cycling_saves_time_and_money.php City closer to becoming ‘bicycle friendly’ Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription) - Spartanburg,SC,USA Spartanburg is on the cusp of gaining full “Bicycle Friendly Community” status from the League of American Bicyclists. Last year, the community received an … http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070228/NEWS/702280345/1051/NEWS01 Love/Hate cycling gloves By Martin(Martin) Tell you what I’d love. A pair of Love/Hate cycling gloves with the Love/Hate printed in a reflective ink on the fingers. http://www.niazipan.com/2007/03/lovehate-cycling-gloves.html Cycling teams meet to discuss boycott Supersport - Johannesburg,South Africa Cycling team managers meet on Friday to decide if their riders will compete in the Paris-Nice race after a bitter dispute that has torn a sport already hurt … http://www.supercycling.co.za/default.asp?id=206724&des=article&scat=supercycling/international China seeks to slam brakes on bicycle thieves Thanh Nien Daily - Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam China, where bicycles once ruled the road in swarms and still just about outnumber bicycle thieves, is cracking down on bicycle theft, offering rewards for … http://www.thanhniennews.com/worlds/?catid=9&newsid=25632 NY City Council regulates bicycle taxis BusinessWeek - USA Putting the brakes on the bicycle taxi industry before it spins out of control, the City Council on Wednesday created licensing and safety standards while … http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8NJEVH80.htm |