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20070305Status: Complete There are some important real world news articles in the mix today… if I had more time I might explain, however take a look, do a bit of digging, make some connections. Namba bicycle parking By quaisi There needs to be some sort of bicycle parking which is easy to use, affordable and doesn’t inconvenience cyclist or pedestrian before I go on a massive rampage destroying all illegally parked bicycles. Life in Japan. http://quaisi.net/namba-bicycle-parking/ Triathlete drowns at Wild Coast resort Dispatch Online - South Africa IN A weekend of massive waves on the Wild Coast, a Belgian triathlete drowned while swimming at an isolated beach but two men survived when their skiboat … http://www.dispatch.co.za/2007/03/05/Easterncape/adrown.html China goes for green before growth by Rowan Callick, China correspondent March 06, 2007 CHINA has announced a sweeping program to shut some of its most polluting factories in a green initiative that is likely to cut its economic growth this year to 8 per cent from 10.7 per cent last year. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21331921-601,00.html Cycling: An Increasingly Untouched Source of Physical and Mental … Cycling is a form of exercise that can also be used as a mode of transportation if the surrounding environment facilitates such use. According to the United States Department of Transportation, 73 percent of adults want new bicycle… http://envirovaluation.org/index.php/2007/03/03/national_bureau_of_economic_research_nbe_38 Bicycle bells replace blazes in protest Montreal Gazette - Montreal,Quebec,Canada When the bicycle demonstration arrived at city hall, followed by dozens of police vans, it was joined by another group of protesters marching under the …About 1,000 cyclists rode through Copenhagen yesterday, replacing days of violent protests with the peaceful chiming of bike bells http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=3c804b28-9b5c-4436-ba70-249f53ad1854 Your Views: How safe is cycling? New Zealand Herald - Auckland,New Zealand Cycling Advocates Network spokesman Stephen McKernon said it was a great tragedy that two people had died and three others are in hospital after a spate of accidents in what had been an otherwise successful Bikewise … http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/466/story.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10427070 Busted For Bicycling The Grand Canyon Gene Bisbee, a fellow bicycling advocate that I correspond with periodically, reported today on RidingTheSpine’s brouhaha with the National Park Service regarding the cyclists’ traverse of the Grand Canyon. http://ridethisbike.com/2007/03/busted-for-bicycling-grand-canyon.html Grand Canyon Shortcut Lands 3 Cyclists in Jail A group of riders taking an offroad tour from Alaska to South America recently rode through the grand canyon. Unfortunately, riding in the Grand Canyon National Park is illegal. Park rangers have explained why riding in the park is illegal http://bicycling.about.com/b/a/255990.htm Foldable bicycle design has mysterious pedal assist tech We’ve seen some odd bicycle designs before, but none were as collapsible as this folding bike concept by British designer Thomas Owen, called “One.” Look how it folds into… http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2007/03/05/foldable_bicycl.html Divinely inspired bicycle blog By Fritz (Flying Spaghetti Monster) He was distressed at the fear generated by cyclists who continually talk about nothing except how dangerous cycling is. Everybody seems to have forgotten that cycling is fun and enjoyable. He commanded me to prophesy to the masses that … http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/03/divinely-inspired-bicycle-blog.html In Praise of Powergrips By James The bicycle industry, driven like all industries by the needs of profit and the glitter of marketing, is as guilty as the next in foisting questionable products on its customers. We talk a lot, in the industry, about ‘tradition’ but … http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2007/03/in-praise-of-powergrips.html 5 Reasons Why I BikeBlog By Kiril, The Mad Macedonian For this I became The Cycling Dude:. Dedicated to the proposition that bike riding is good for you and fun. An ordinary road cyclist spreads the word… and the word is BICYCLE. ;-D. Since I’m sure at least one of the folks Fritz sent … http://www.sneakeasysjoint.com/thecyclingdude/2007/03/5_reasons_why_i.html Will Cycling’s New Programme Create Anti-Doping Anarchy? Sportingo - Tel-Aviv,Center,Israel Will the International Cycling Union new anti-doping programme be a part of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s system, or is it the harbinger of an … http://www.sportingo.com/more-sports/will-cyclings-new-programme-create-anti-doping-anarchy/1001,2602 Bicycle giveaway ready to roll out benefits for children Atlanta Journal Constitution - Atlanta,GA,USA PATH is developing two short videos that every potential new bicycle owner will have to watch. One will promote safe bicycle riding and proper trail… http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/saporta/stories/2007/03/05/0305metsaport.html Crochet Bicycle Basket Look at how beautiful these crochet and epoxy bicycle baskets are! Created by Marie Louise Gustafsson these “Carrie” baskets will be available in April at the DesignHouse Stockholm. Link. [Read this article] [Comment on this article] http://www.craftzine.com/blog/archive/2007/03/crochet_bicycle_basket.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954 New Sun Nutrition Announces Official Partnership with Discovery Earthtimes.org - USA New Sun Nutrition will supply America’s premier professional cycling team with its FRS® product throughout the 2007 Pro Tour season, both in the United … http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,69289.shtml Seniors enjoy cycling jaunts . . . right across the country Victoria Times Colonist - Victoria,BC,Canada “We’ve done it all our lives, we just didn’t pick up cycling when we retired,” said Klein, a cycle commuter in his working days. … http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/capital_van_isl/story.html?id=af5d7af8-d2f0-477b-bcaa-0d8b55a0c52a Bicycle tracks lead to burglary suspect Worcester Telegram - Worcester,MA,USA Officer Landine said he was leaving the police station Wednesday night when he saw a man on a bicycle near the Whistle Stop restaurant… http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070305/NEWS/703050576/1116 Beijing launches crackdown on rampant bicycle theft Xinhua - Beijing,China BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) — Beijing has launched a campaign from March to July this year to slam rampant bicycle theft, according to a government…500 brigades, detailed story. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/03/content_5797162.htm 2007 Handmade Bicycle Show photos By Fritz I’ll have a full report soon, but enjoy the photos in the meantime. Click here for the set. More photos from 128, Bike Portland, McBomb and I’m sure several others. Tags: nahbs, north+american+handmade+bicycle+show, bicycle, bike, … http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/03/2007-handmade-bicycle-show-photos.html Ludhiana Bicycle industry to raise prices by 2–3 pc Hindu - Chennai,India 4 (PTI): The bicycle Industry here will raise prices by 2–3 per cent on all models following the hike announced for Hot Rolled coils, a key input in…”We are already facing stiff competition at international level as our bicycle and bicycle parts are expensive by almost 40 per cent against Chinese cycles.” http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/006200703041017.htm Teaching child to ride a bicycle brings back some good memories PensacolaNewsJournal.com - Pensacola,FL,USA It’s springtime, the weather is warming up, the skies are blue and my thoughts turn to bicycling. I think back to when I was a kid and learned to ride a … http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070304/HEALTH/703040304/1036 Gigantic fish-shaped bicycle By Spluch Gigantic fish-shaped bicycleDidi Senft, also known as the Tour de France devil or El Diablo, is a renowned German inventor who has created over 100 bicycles including the largest in the world as listed in the Guinness Book of Records. … http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/03/gigantic-fish-shaped-bicycle.html Freedom route mixes cycling, history lesson History can be healthful. That’s the message two groups hope to send with a set of maps intended to get bicyclists closer to a painful chapter of American history. http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070304/NEWS01/703040488/ Brews & bikes: Sierra Nevada sponsors pro cycling team Enterprise-Record - Chico,CA,USA Since 1982, Sierra Nevada has sponsored some kind of cycling team; first, club teams that mainly participated in recreational events, and for the last eight … http://www.chicoer.com/business/ci_5352555 Atlanta Area Race Schedule By Random Athlete Callaway Gardens Duathlon and 5K—Pine Mountain Tuesday, May 15 ATC All-Comer’s Track and Field Meet (Tues. through 6/19) Saturday, May 19 ATC In-Training for Peachtree 5K (GP) Fontainebleau Forest 5K Fun Run—Dunwoody… http://ontherunblog.blogspot.com/2007/03/atlanta-area-race-schedule.html City offers beginners’ triathlon training Lindsay This Week - Peterborough,Ontario,Canada People looking to challenge their endurance can participate in City of Kawartha Lakes parks, recreation and culture’s Try-A-Triathlon program. … http://www.mykawartha.com/article/7930 Frank Shorter (Best Of) By romanmica@gmail.com Recently I had the chance to sit down with Frank Shorter, the 1972 Munich Olympic Gold Medal Marathon winner, and chat about running, training for triathlon, and drugs in professional sports as well as his new book. … http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2007/03/frank_shorter_b.html Triathlon Beauty Tips By Stacey Already running massively later for my party I threw it into a bun as there was nothing else I could do. The oil finally came out after about another two shampoos. Oh, the trials and tribulations of being a triathlete. … http://staceytri2007.blogspot.com/2007/03/triathlon-beauty-tips.html SPANDEX-What You Need To Know By Celia You wear it ever day. Prance around in front of the mirror, marveling at your muscles bulging through the tight material. But what exactly is this magical fabric every triathlete must come to love and embrace? Where did it come from? … http://triathletediva.com/?p=67 03–05–07 Triathlon: Cliff English Presented by: USA Triathlon “What makes a champion?” During a recent visit to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Endurance Planet asked that question of USAT National Teams Head Coach Cliff English. … http://www.enduranceplanet.com/programs/03-05-07_Cliff_English.mp3 Bicycle: The world’s greatest invention By Go for Green … who love their car and couldn’t imagine life without it. If it’s a poll conducted by a radio programme, some will generously nominate the transistor for making their listening possible. But what comes out top? The bicycle, every time. http://atlistserv.goforgreen.ca/2007/03/article-bicycle-worlds-greatest.html Guardian’s Cycling Campaign By Piers Fawkes A campaign by the Guardian newspaper keeps a cyclist smiling. Posted by Piers Fawkes on March 5, 2007 | Article Link | Visit IF! http://if.psfk.com/if/#Guardian’s%20Cycling%20Campaign Bike Tour Video - California Coastline By Web The California coastline between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is a beautiful sight to behold. Save for communities like Santa Cruz, Monterey and Big Sur, rugged mountains and cliffs edge the Pacific most of the 400 or so miles, … http://ridethisbike.com/2007/03/bike-tour-video-california-coastline.html |