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20070515Status: Complete - Viewed: 169 times [Need a reason to wear a helmet?] [world’s worst rest stops?] Trans Canada Eco Friendly Bike Tour By Web … a bicycle is being used for transportation but 2 recent Canadian engineering grads bicycling across Canada are taking their bike tour to the next level, generating power via solar panels and hydrogen fuel cells while cycling. … http://ridethisbike.com/2007/05/trans-canada-eco-friendly-bike-tour.html [this is most appropriate with the number of cycling deaths in the news :-(( ] [no helmet] Cycling: Hoy with high hopes - Telegraph.co.uk - London,England,UK A small army of Bolivian cycling enthusiasts have been busy. The savannah type grass in the middle of the concrete track has been cut down and then mown, … http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/sport/2007/05/12/socycl12.xml Paris teen dies after his bicycle hits car - Jackson Sun - Jackson,TN,USA A Paris teenager died after his bicycle struck a car in Henry County on Thursday afternoon, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol… http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070511/NEWS01/70511022 Frustration of high gas prices can lead to inconvenient solutions - Savannah Morning News - Savannah,GA,USA Michael Reksulak teaches economics and public finance in Georgia Southern University’s College of Business Administration. He may be reached by e-mail at … http://new.savannahnow.com/node/282892 [cycled to work, for two generations] Bicycle bomb injures 15 in Turkish port of Izmir - Malaysia Star - Petaling Jaya,Malaysia IZMIR, Turkey (Reuters) - A bicycle bomb exploded in a market in the Turkish port of Izmir on Saturday, injuring 15 people, two of them seriously, … http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/5/12/worldupdates/2007-05-12T143229Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-297905-2&sec=Worldupdates J. Stanley Marshall still enjoys an extra-long trek once a year - Tallahassee Democrat - Tallahassee,FL,USA He began cycling long distance in 1976. The same year the United States was celebrating its bicentennial, Marshall was retiring from his FSU presidency, … http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070512/NEWS01/705120305/1010 The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training; a book By Rural Girl The book also has a sense of validity and reliability as it is written by a former pro triathlete and a psychologist recognized for his work with endurance athletes. Initially, I thought of triathlon as comprised of 3 things; swimming, … http://rural-girl.blogspot.com/2007/05/triathletes-guide-to-mental-training.html Training for Triathlon Swimming - Frequency or Duration? By Terry Laughlin Ryan B Says: I’ma triathlete seeking feedback on training. My training plan now calls for four hours per week of swimming. Which would be better: 4 times per week at 1 hour each or 5 times per week say 1hr/1hr/:45/:45/:30. … http://www.timedfinals.com/12052007/training-for-triathlon-swimming-frequency-or-duration/ Bicyclist killed near Punta Gorda - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota,FL,USA A wildfire that has raced through the Okefenokee Swamp in southeast Georgia and into northern Florida has charred at least 179940 acres _ or 281 square… http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070512/BREAKING01/70512008&start=1 Powerful Girls: Building Bone Health Early By Maggie Vink Nutrition is just one half of the bone-health equation. Get your kids outside and playing! Weight-bearing activities like basketball, jogging, karate, hiking, and jumping rope build muscle mass and strengthen bone. … http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/05/12/powerful-girls-building-bone-health-early/ A local bicycle death raises some basic issues of safety - Huntsville Times - Huntsville,AL,USA Last week, The Times’ editorial board met with three local cyclists and cycling advocates - Alabama Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Robin Denson, … http://www.al.com/opinion/huntsvilletimes/jehinger.ssf?/base/opinion/1179047788106370.xml&coll=1 The art of the bicycle - San Luis Obispo Tribune - San Luis Obispo,CA,USA Word spread fast through the cycling and art communities, with some suspects involved in both underworlds. In addition to an array of paintings and drawings … http://www.sanluisobispo.com/151/story/40143.html Bicycle ride brings in funds for children’s camp - Tuscaloosa News (subscription) - Tuscaloosa,AL,USA The 150-mile bicycle ride, which will be escorted by deputies from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, will begin after a free breakfast at IHOP and … http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20070513/NEWS/705130364/1010/NEWS05 Chandigarh: Authorities promote cycling - NDTV.com - New Delhi,India Now the administration is serious about promoting bicycle tourism in the city to dissuade people from using cars for short distances… http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070011863 Sadie in her bicycle helmet By Jason We went to Landry’s yesterday to get a new bike for A. Sadie will have her own little seat on the back, so she needs her own helmet. She likes pink, to match her cardigan. http://www.jpbutler.com/2007/05/13/sadie-in-her-bicycle-helmet/ Join the crowd, bicycle to work By Editorial On Thursday, organizers are expecting to see tens of thousands of extra Bay Area bicyclists on the road to celebrate Bike to Work Day, offering them a chance to get a little exercise, enjoy the sunshine and … http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/article/2007-5-13-05-13-07-edit It’s Bicycle Time By Meghan Scott Start off the week in the right gear with this original timepiece: a stand-mount Pendulum Bicycle Gear Clock made of salvaged bike parts. A polished wheel rim forms the neck of the clock connecting the base and the clock face, … http://gadizmo.com/its-bicycle-time.php Questions Surround Berkeley Bicycle Confrontation - FoxReno.com - Reno,NV,USA BERKELEY — Bicycle activists have accused a motorist of trying to run them over in a clash caught on video, but police have not made any arrests. … http://www.foxreno.com/news/13311065/detail.html Bicycle Helmet = Car Magnet By Alex Here’s something strange: turns out, bicycle helmets are car magnets! Last September a plucky psychologist at the University of Bath in England announced the results of a study in which he played both researcher and guinea pig. … http://www.neatorama.com/2007/05/13/bicycle-helmet-car-magnet/ Bicycle helmets - a road safety hazard? - Gizmag - Victoria,Australia May 14, 2007 A British scientist has proved that wearing a bicycle helmet actually exposes cyclists to further risk. Overtaking traffic passed helmeted … http://www.gizmag.com/go/7255/ Getting Woolie Fit - Cycling By Woolie Even though this is a blog, it’s been quite a while since I posted something personal or controversial. Today I will be focussing on the personal as you may have guessed by the title. Read on to see me embarrass myself more. cycling, … http://woolie.co.uk/archives/178 Cycling needn’t be life-threatening - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Seattle,WA,USA … 6000 people use a bicycle as their primary mode of transportation. Some scoff at the idea of spending $25 million per year to enhance the city’s cycling … http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/315372_firstperson14.html Brought Together By Cycling - Springdale Morning News - Springdale,AR,USA By Ryan Malashock. That’s how far Menzies, the second-ranked cyclist on the National Race Calendar, lived in Australia from Rory Sutherland, his roommate … http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2007/05/13/sports/051407joemartin.txt MapMyRide.com - and the end of pro cycling - By site admin Useless to me, as it is close to a year since the Memorial Day Bike Crash when I stopped cycling, but that hasn’t prevented me from being a fan — albeit a sad fan given today’s New York Times obituary of pro cycling amidst a massive … http://www.churbuck.com/wordpress/?p=1177 back on trak By iraryanbicycles … this pic of zak racing at alpenrose velodrome over the weekend. he loves the bike. i am excited to have a track bike out there being raced. i think it improves bicycle development and gives me a chance to get feedback as a builder. … http://iraryanbicycles.wordpress.com/2007/05/14/back-on-trak/ Is cycling on the pavement ever ok? - Oxford Mail - Oxford,England,UK Cycling on pavements, along with jumping red lights, really is the scourge of the cycling community. It’s this dangerous activity that really winds people … http://www.oxfordmail.net/news/columns/display.var.1397249.0.is_cycling_on_the_pavement_ever_ok.php Offical Opening of Longest Network Bike Path in North America - By Roland Montreal City Bike Path La Route Verte. the longest network of bicycle paths in North America, will be officially this Summer with lots of celebrations. This month celebrations in Quebec will start. This is primarily a route through the … http://ebent.wordpress.com/2007/05/14/offical-opening-of-longest-network-bike-path-in-north-america/ [Electric Bicycles?] Bikes in design mags By James Harry Richardson of Committee chose the Alan Superleggera bicycle, which he referred to as “useful and absolutely beautiful.” I have actually never ridden an old Alan, but I hear that they were a bit stiffer than the old bonded aluminum … http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2007/05/bikes-in-design-mags.html Prince’s Trust launches Global Cycling Challenge - RoadCyclingUK This unique cycling experience covers 450km, travelling through dramatic landscapes along some of the most impressive and least-visited sections of the … http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/2261/v/1/sp/ [GRAPHIC video] Fruit, Vegetable-Rich Diet Halves Lung Disease Risk - Forbes - NY,USA “In smokers and ex-smokers, a diet rich in refined grains, cured and red meats, desserts and French fries may increase the risk of COPD,” Varraso said. … http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2007/05/15/hscout604613.html Adios Muchachos By Da’ Square Wheelman She had sewn them on and made the buttonholes with infinite care, and when she rode her bicycle she would unbutton all six. The obvious pretext was that this gave her greater freedom of motion to work the pedals. … http://bicycle-diaries.blogspot.com/2007/05/adios-muchachos.html Couple complete round-the-world cycling trip - Independent Online - Cape Town,South Africa Taichung, Taiwan - Ten years ago, Japanese teacher Kazunari Utsunomiya and his wife Tomoko began to realise their dream of cycling around the world. http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=29&art_id=nw20070515083644837C764975 Hit the road (on your bicycle)- Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Sioux Falls,SD,USA Bike to Work Day is in its sixth year. Think of Hot Harley Nights with colorful shirts instead of black leather … quieter … smaller … with helmets. … http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070515/COLUMNISTS0111/705150318/1160/OPINION01 bicycle race By jeffrey i’m getting a bike today. “ring ring’ http://jeffreythompson.blogspot.com/2007/05/bicycle-race.html Teen’s cycling death thought accidental - WTHR - Indianapolis,IN,USA The victim’s mother told police that 17-year-old Amanda Porter borrowed her sister’s bicycle on Saturday to go to a movie with friends. … http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=6513545&nav=9Tai The Aerolblade Bicycle by Spyker for Koga Miyata By Brandon Thomas Baunach The Aerolblade Bicycle by Spyker for Koga Miyata. The Aerolblade Bicycle by Spyker for Koga Miyata. I decided to put a lot of picture of this bike on the site because bicycles are an … http://designcrack.com/v2/2007/05/15/the-aerolblade-bicycle-by-spyker-for-koga-miyata/ Week-long bike tour kicks off in Bluffton on 350-mile trek to.. - Bluffton News Banner - Bluffton,IN,USA HEADING FOR HUNTINGTON — Before departing from the Wells County Courthouse Plaza on Sunday afternoon, the riders participating in the CoverIndiana Bicycle … http://www.news-banner.com/index/news-app/story.7195 |