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20070415Status: Complete Viewed: 144 times the Competitors Radio Show— Dean Karnazes, who completed 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states, came on to update us on his newest challenge. Here’s a hint. It has to do with running over 300 miles in Australia… The greatest endurance athletes in history…16 years of interviews. http://www.competitorradio.com/details.php?show=114 Teenager dies after Buckingham bicycle collision injurywatch - London,UK by Murdo Maguire-— A teenage girl has died in hospital five days after being struck by a cyclist in Buckingham… http://www.injurywatch.co.uk/news-and-groups/news/road-traffic-accidents/teenager-dies-after-buckingham-bicycle-collision-1347720/ Cyclist charged with vehicular homicide in motorist’s death - WALB.com by devane617-- WAYCROSS, Ga. A cyclist has been charged with second-degree vehicular homicide after a woman was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer when she swerved to avoid the bicycle… http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1817275/posts Two Fitness Disasters That Are Threatening Your Health By Alexis— Aerobics is not the only fitness disaster threatening your health. Duration cardio like jogging and treadmill workouts are probably worse. There’s finally a body of clinical evidence to support what I’ve been telling my patients for two … http://www.earlytorise.com/2007/04/14/two-fitness-disasters-that-are-threatening-your-health.html Modern China pedals away from iconic bicycle - South Asian Women’s Forum - New Delhi,India— TIANJIN, China (AFP) - When collectivism reigned in China, a bicycle was one of the “three must haves” of every citizen, alongside a sewing machine and watch — essential items in life that also offered a hint of wealth in those dour times. http://news.sawf.org/Lifestyle/35927.aspx Cycling toward success - Tallahassee.com - By Julia Thompson— When Jessica Patterson was 7 years old, she asked her father, Dean, if she could have a motocross racing bike. They had gone to see Ricky… http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070415/SPORTS/704150350/1002/SPORTS [I like this concept, a Bicycle Beltway] L’Enfer Du Nord Awaits - By Velochimp— Paris Roubaix awaits the tough men. My bet is for a Cancellara repeat this year. Cancellara has the form as he tried to get the action going at Flanders last weekend. … http://velochimp.com/2007/04/14/lenfer-du-nord-awaits/ Death of Higley cyclist spurs Paradise Valley man in triathlon - East Valley Tribune— Mesa,AZ,USA- Peter Slate has always wanted to compete in a triathlon. He just never envisioned doing it under such sad circumstances. With barely four months of training … http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/87803 Charity Rides aren’t necessarily good for cycling By Piaw Na— I recently rode Big Sur, along the beautiful section of coast left out by the AIDS Lifecycle ride. At first, I thought the AIDS Lifecycle riders aren’t cyclists, which leads them to pick the flattest, straightest route from San … http://piaw.blogspot.com/2007/04/charity-rides-arent-necessarily-good.html Minor cycling accident By Imshin— But seeing as I’ve just opened my cycling to work season, I wasn’t to be deterred, by something as unimportant as sheer exhaustion. I thought the maximum that could happen would be that it might be a little difficult. … http://imshin.net/?p=627 The Tchukudu - Congo’s wooden bicycle - By Paulin— This is a wooden bicycle with rubber tires that is virtually unique to Goma and the surroundings. People use them to transport up to half a ton of produce - this can be wood, coal, vegetables, construction materials… anything… http://www.wildlifedirect.org/gorillaprotection/?p=126 Bicycle Evolution Button— http://www.stickergiant.com/page/sg/PROD/bicycle/mcb147 ‘Bents’ can be cycling alternative - Los Angeles Times— CA,USA - The excellent article on bicycle seats addressed the problems endemic with the basic design and offered the latest… http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-letters16apr16,1,4672839.story?coll=la-headlines-health Chennai Police revive bicycle patrolling - Hindu - Chennai,India— When contacted, Commissioner of Police Letika Saran said re-introduction of bicycle patrolling represented a back-to-basics approach… http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/14/stories/2007041403410100.htm Nazi bicycle confiscation By Fritz— Today they came for my bicycle. I almost caused a big drama. You know, dear diary, I was awfully afraid just by the fact that the policemen came into the house. I know that policemen bring only trouble with them, wherever they go…April 7, 1944 Today they came for my bicycle. http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/04/nazi-bicycle-confiscation.html Rwanda remembered By iraryanbicycles— anyone who doesn’t know, i am on the board for a small volunteer organization called bikes to rwanda. please take a moment to check out what we are doing and tell a friend. http://bikestorwanda.com/ thank you. http://iraryanbicycles.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/rwanda-remembered/ [Campus] Rules limit bicycle transit - By kbehr@mndaily.com— Jim Rosvold stepped out onto the sidewalk in Stadium Village just as a man on a bicycle came “whipping by.” “I dodged it, but he crashed,” said Rosvold, president of the Stadium Village Commercial Association… http://www.mndaily.com/article.php?id=71544 |