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It is never too late

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:24:00 +0000

"The new Edge 800 (right) is notably longer and wider than the Edge 500 (left) but only just slightly wider than the Edge 305 (center) - and it offers the biggest display of all the Edge family." /
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Cross country, Dual slalom dan Dirt Jump 'Zoo Polygon Jakarta Challenge 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:14:00 +0000

Kejuaraan Cross country, Dual slalom dan Dirt Jump -
Zoo Polygon Jakarta Challenge 2010

Sportku.com : http://sepeda.sportku.com/berita/bike-events/events/3378-zoo-polygon-jakarta-challenge-2010

Elephant Rock Cycling Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:55:00 +0000

The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival is the unofficial start to the Colorado cycling season. You won’t want to miss the excitement and camaraderie of the 22nd annual pilgrimage to Castle Rock for the Rocky Mountain region’s premier cycling festival, a Rocky Mountain tradition.

Whether you are six or sixty, prefer to ride on the road or the dirt, there is a course for cyclists of all abilities. All of the rides start and finish at The Douglas County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock. After a day in the saddle, plan to stick around for the Party at the Rock post-ride picnic and cycling expo. Whichever course you choose, you’re sure to have a Erockin’ good time,

Or, Kick-off the weekend by joining solos & teams at beautiful Greenland Open Space for the third annual GO FAST 24 HOURS of EROCK.

Learn More at: www.elephantrockride.com

Trek 100

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:15:00 +0000

Today, up to 80% of children with cancer can be cured. But cancer still remains the leading disease-related cause of death in children. Help us continue the battle against childhood cancer and related blood disorders during the 20th Anniversary Trek 100 Ride for Hope!

On June 6, 2009, the ride returns to the birthplace of Trek Bicycles in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of keeping hope alive as we Ride for Hope to defeat childhood cancer and related blood disorders.

Click Here to Learn More

U.S. Open of Mountain Biking

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:10:00 +0000

The U.S. Open of Mountain Biking is America's premier mountain bike gravity race! Conveniently located within 1 hour from New York City, the U.S. Open of Mountain Biking provides up-and-coming athletes with a unique opportunity to compete against the world's elite gravity athletes.

Each year over 500 athletes from across the globe make the pilgrimage to Diablo Freeride Park to vie for over $50,000 in cash and prizes and the opportunity to compete for the coveted U.S. Open championship title.

The 2009 U.S. Open will prove to be the largest U.S. Open event to date with various new improvements and additions including; an improved Downhill Course, a new Giant Slalom/IndyCross discipline, a $50,000 cash and prize purse and a new Junior-Class racing category. Mark your calendars, the world of mountain bike racing comes to Diablo Freeride Park on May 24th! Be there!

Click Here to learn more

Mountain States Cup - North America

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:05:00 +0000

PRE-REGISTRATION INFO: pre-register at Sportsbaseonline.com or download the Chalk Creek Stampede Registration Form.

All pre-registration online receives 15% discount. Sign up for two events and receive an additional 5% discount, sign up for three events and receive a 10% discount.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION: If you don't pre-register online or mail/fax in a form, you can still register on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. $20 on-site registration fee applies to registration on Friday and a $30 registration fee applies to registration on Saturday/Sunday. Registration/check-in for your wave will close one hour prior to it's designated start time. This includes pre-registered riders. No exceptions.

Shuttles from the front gate will be provided for bags and spectators, in addition all traffic, bicycle or otherwise, will follow the new prescribed route to the race venue. All team trailers must be to the race venue no later than 7 a.m. on Saturday.

To learn more click here

Queen - Bicycle Race

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:24:00 +0000

A video me and my friend made. We were bored, a lot of it makes no sense, but its still pretty awesome. Holler back.

Bicycle Safety Tips For Adults

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:23:00 +0000

A new educational video from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on safely driving, fitting and maintaining a bicycle.

Bell Double Back Two-Bike Trunk Rack

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:12:00 +0000

Get your motor running and head out to your favorite bike trails with the Bell Double Back trunk rack, which can carry two bikes. It features four straps that secure the rack to your vehicle, coated hooks that won't scratch your car's finish, and reflective red end caps for increased visibility and safety. It offers easily adjustable support arms, bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold the bikes, and a narrow frame configuration that fits a wider array of bikes. It folds down for compact, convenient storage.

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About Bell

More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling, and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell's commitment to racing, quality and innovation.

Double Back Two Bike Rack is the quickest, easiest carrier for any bike, on any car. Product Description Double Back 2 Bike Rack, The Quickest, Easiest Carrier For Any Bike, On Any Car, Holds 1 Or 2 Bikes Of All Frame Types With Cradles, Reflective Red End Caps Increase Safety, Easiest, 1 Step Folding With New Hub, Stable Fit To All Car Styles.

Bicycle Touring Outfits

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:23:00 +0000

1000 Free Self-Guided Road And MTB Routes
A source for free self-guided road rides and mountain-bike trails including maps, cue sheets and ride descriptions.

Adventure Bike Tours
Adventure Bike Tours is a full-service touring company specializing in outdoor recreation in Southern California.

Adventure Cycling Association
Adventure Cycling has been planning tours and instructional programs since 1974. Today their unique and diverse selection of tours offers something appealing to just about everyone.

America by Bicycle
America by Bicycle offers every cyclist the chance to see the country on their own terms and at their own pace.

Andiamo Adventours
Andiamo Adventours features informative and personable active-travel opportunities including walking, hiking, bicycling, glacier treks, and mountain-biking adventures in Italy, France, Switzerland, Madeira Island, Croatia and California.

Austin-Lehman Adventures
Austin-Lehman Adventures provides all-inclusive luxury adventure travel to North, Central, and South America, including: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, Canyonlands, Banff, Bryce, and Zion National Parks; plus Kenai Alaska, the Montana and Wyoming Rockies, Eastern and Western Canada, Belize, Costa Rica, Oaxaca Mexico, Peru and Machu Picchu, Ecuador and Galapagos, Chile and Patagonia, and more!

Backroads
People travel with Backroads year in and year out because they know they're somewhat obsessed about quality, about getting the details right, about spending time meticulously researching routes, visiting new hotels, uncovering cultural wonders and eating at the best trattorias and Michelin-starred restaurants. And, because you get to choose what to do and when to do it. Backroads offers tours throughout America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

Beaux Voyages
At Beaux Voyages (pronounced 'bo-vwa-yahj') they focus on areas well known by French and European locals but that few Americans ever see.

Bicycle Adventures
Since 1984, Bicycle Adventures has been the regional experts with the best biking, hiking and multisport vacations in the western US, Hawaii and Canda.

Bike And Barge Holland Tours
Bike and Barge Holland Tours are the perfect answer to cycling in Europe. The barge is your hotel, restaurant, and baggage carrier. You are served breakfast and dinner on the barge, and you make sandwiches, etc. to carry with you for lunch. The barge supplies a bicycle for everyone (included). There are guided bike trips every day that meet the barge each night at its new destination.

Bike Riders
Since 1991, Boston-based adventure-travel company Bike Riders has offered distinctive, elegant bicycle vacations through the regions they know and love: New England, the Canadian Maritimes, and Europe. Over the years, their bike tours have earned a reputation for exciting, off-the-beaten-track itineraries, luxurious inns and outstanding restaurants offering meals brimming with fresh, local specialties.

Bike Style Tours
Bike Style offers cycling vacations to the Giro, Vuelta and Tour de France, and for people who simply want to enjoy the roads and culture of France without the constraints of watching a race.

Bike Vermont
On a Bike Vermont tour, you ride at your own pace from inn to inn and enjoy fine food and great lodging. You are pampered by engaging leaders and supported by a van that moves your luggage and serves as your traveling snack bar and bike-repair shop. They take great pride in showing you the most beautiful and least-traveled corners of our special world, including tours of Maine, Ireland and Scotland.

Black Bear Adventures Bicycle Tours
The all-inclusive, fully supported Black Bear Adventures Bicycle Tours take you along some of the country's most scenic roads and desired destinations. Cycle past fields of wildflowers, along roads steeped in history and over the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guides will show you spectacular waterfalls, renowned Civil War sites, wonderful gardens and unbelievable mountain vistas. Along the way you'll enjoy the finest accommodations and cuisine.

Bravo Bike The Cycling Experience In Spain
Bravo offers superb bicycling tours around the best historical sites and the most spectacular landscapes of Spain. With Bravo Bike, you'll discover the most impressive places and cities of Spain. In addition, they offer tours in Switzerland during the month of August.

Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Breaking Away caters to cycling enthusiasts who enjoy the rush of sweeping descents and the thrill of famous switchback climbs, as much as appreciating the beautiful scenery along the way. Choose between their popular TourPak with routes from the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, or their world-famous Tour de France RacePak with live race viewing. All trips offer 2 to 3 daily route options of 30 to 70 miles where you choose your distance, pace and partners.

Butterfield And Robinson
"Slow down to see the world," is still Butterfield And Robinson's guiding philosophy after almost four decades on the road. In a line-up of biking and walking journeys that now span more than two-dozen countries and six continents, each route is carefully designed to immerse you in the local culture and reveal a region’s true spirit. Their goal is to create one-of-a-kind journeys for active people who value their freedom and want to see the world a little differently. After all, great travel is about experiencing.

CanUSA Cycle Tours
CanUSA offers tours for beginners, intermediates and advanced cyclists with diverse itineraries that encourage exploration in an intimate and exciting way. With approximately 20 tours per summer, you can discover the best of Alberta and British Columbia on a trip that suits you perfectly. CanUSA can even provide route-planning services and sag support to anyone who may require online or telephone guidance about cycling the Canadian Rockies.

Carolina Tailwinds
Carolina Tailwinds' guiding philosophy is to show you the beauty of the Carolinas' and Virginia's hidden corners, both on 2 wheels and off. With active vacations for all ability levels, each tour combines deluxe accommodations and fine dining with careful planning and personal attention.

Carpenter/Phinney Bike Camp
Carpenter/Phinney Bike Camp provides road-bike programs for young-at-heart adults ages 16 to 76. Group sizes vary from 18 to 36 and their camps are designed for serious recreational cyclists and include cycling-skills instructions by former pro riders. Locations: Giro d'Italia, Dolomites, Tuscany, Verona and Lake Garda.

Celtic Trails
Celtic Trails is an Irish cycle-adventure holiday company offering quality tours in the beautiful and remote west of Ireland.

Charnes Tours Bicycle And Walking Tours In Italy
Charnes Tours was created to let you experience the magic of Italy through an active vacation. Their philosophy is to offer you rides, hikes and swims, but to let you choose how much you want to do. They offer vacations, not athletic events.

Ciclismo Classico
Whether you're looking to cycle, hike, or kayak your way through Maine or Vermont, or wish to enjoy a unique, custom adventure tour of Tuscany or Sicily, let Ciclismo Classico be your guides.

Cinghiale Cycling Tours
Cinghiale Cycling Tours was founded in 1997 by retired professional cyclist, Andy Hampsten. They offer the best views of Tuscany from your own bike! Their goal is for you to stay fit, have fun, meet the people and savor the cuisine while riding off the beaten paths so you can discover the genuine culture of Tuscany. Riders find the tours an excellent opportunity to not only improve their riding skills, but to hone their Italian taste buds.

Classic Adventures
Classic Adventures offers tours through North America and Europe featuring excellent cycling, clean and comfortable lodging, a historical and cultural emphasis and friendly, service-oriented guides who share a passion for the region you'll be enjoying.

Colorado Heart Cycle
Colorado Heart Cycle is a non-profit corporation in its 26th year of providing bicycle tours in Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming and France. Heart Cycle was originally formed as a cardiac-research project, but has long since become simply a non-profit bicycle-touring organization. All tours are led by volunteers, and the costs are kept as low as possible consistent with providing quality lodging facilities and support on the road.

Country Lanes England
Country Lanes offers bicycling trips with both easy mileage and more challenging terrain. Their service includes van-supported group tours, self-guided itineraries and a guided tour program with accommodation choices to match your budget and comfort. Daily route options enable you to set your own pace whether you are a beginner or advanced cyclist. Destinations include England and Europe.

Crossroads Cycling Tours
At Crossroads they know that anything is possible with a good support system, which is offered on every tour for every rider! They believe in the pursuit of excellence and in their ability to exceed the expectations of their guests. They promise to put your safety, needs and desires above all else as they make your cross-country, or regional American dream tour a reality.

Cycle America
Cycle America offers bicycling vacations to the best destinations that North America has to offer. Choose from a tour in the National Parks of the western US, a coast-to-coast journey (you can ride one segment or all nine for the full experience) or challenge yourself to Pedal the Peaks. A reputation that has been built on professionalism, value, and support ensures that first-time and returning riders will have a great experience no matter which tour you choose.

Cycle Canada
Cycle Canada provides bicycle tours of Canada and also a wealth of resources for cycling there.

Cycle Italia
Cycle Italia has married their unabashed passion for Italy with their extensive experience leading high-quality bicycle tours to bring you the ultimate Italian cycling experience. In no other country will you feel such respect for the sport of cycling. Come share the Italian passion for all good things in life: friends, food, wine, beauty... and the sport that comes from the heart.

Cycle Ventures International
Cycle Ventures International offers enthusiast and leisure bicycling adventures in Europe and the US.

Cyclevents
Cyclevents invites you to spend some time perusing their website, then start planning your next ride. Perhaps a spin through Tasmania's delightful wine country or the lush green highlands of Vietnam? You might consider challenging the notorious climbs of the Pyrenees or Swiss Alps. Maybe a tropical adventure in the Hawaiian Islands? Enjoy the spectacular canyons of Utah or the alpine wonders of Idaho. Or perhaps a pint of Guinness in an Irish pub!

Discover Adventures
Discover Adventures' multisport vacations showcase Maine, Massachusettes, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, and internationally they visit Ireland and France (custom). Choose from weekend getaways, weeklong vacations, family tours and their Distinguished Guest Series. Let Discover Adventures show you the best way to experience an active-travel vacation!

Discover France
Discover France is the leader in active cycling vacations in France, with creative itineraries that feature the best of each region at the greatest possible value. You'll find more than 30 different self-guided tours, lasting as few as 4 to as many as 14 days. The physical demands of the tours range from easy to challenging and all offer unique opportunities to discover French culture and lifestyle.

DreamRide Moab Utah
DreamRide's cycling vacation services extend to the Western Slope and Front Range of Colorado, the Big Island of Hawaii, San Francisco, California and the Four Corners region of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.

Easy Rider Tours
Since 1986, Easy Rider Tours has specialized in off-the-beaten-path bike tours in Europe, Canada, and New England. Every Easy Rider tour is more than just a bicycling trip. It’s a cultural immersion, a celebration of the people, traditions, and landscapes which make a place unique.

Escape Adventures Mountain Bike Vacations
Join Escape Adventures for some of the world’s greatest cycling and multisport adventures found right here in the national parks, mountains, and deserts of the untamed North American backcountry!

Euro-Bike And Walking Tours
Euro-Bike has been leading active vacations in Europe since 1974. In fact, they were the first US company to offer European bicycle tours. Join them, and you'll see why customers return year after year. Their vacation destinations include 14 European countries and feature the finest guides, routes, and accommodations. You'll appreciate their attention to detail and the extra services they provide. Experience the freedom to pursue your pleasures.

Europeds Cycling And Walking Europe
Europeds has been providing complete European bicycling tours for over 20 years. Specializing in France (they consider it the jewel of Europe), they take you to the secret paths of unparalleled countryside, historic treasures and superlative cuisine.

Experience Plus
Experience Plus has offered bicycling tours since 1972 and features trips to Italy, France, Greece, Costa Rica, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark, Australia, Argentina and Chile!

Freewheeling Adventures
Freewheeling Adventures organizes guided and self-guided bike tours and multisport vacations in Canada, Iceland, Europe and Latin America.

Gerhard's Bicycle Odysseys
Gerhard's Bicycle Odysseys take you all over the world from Oregon, to France, Denmark, Norway, Tahiti, Tasmania and more.

Granfondo Bike Tours In Northern Italy
Granfondo Bike Tours let you experience the epic climbs of the Giro d'Italia and World Championships and learn from a former pro cyclist, while enjoying quaint picturesque mountaintop villages and spectacular views.

High Gear Travel
With High Gear not only do you get to ride some of the world’s most beautiful routes each day; you ride an actual stage of the Tour de France (a dream day) in the amateur event of the year, the Etape du Tour. This is a world-class event with closed roads, cheering fans and the familiar yellow Mavic support vehicles. You don’t have to be a racer, just have the spirit of finishing and you’ll experience a day you’ll not soon forget.

Imagine Tours Affordable Outdoor Adventures
Imagine Tours offers scenic, affordable and fun escapes in the western US.

In Motion Events
In Motion Events provides New York tours in the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes, and in the Florida Keys.

KE Adventure Travel
Through continued research and reconnaissance, KE’s worldwide portfolio of custom-made mountain-biking adventures is without equal. Destinations include: Europe, South and Central America, SE Asia, Australasia, Asia and Africa.

Lava Tours Costa Rica
Lava Tours features cycling and multisport trips in Costa Rica. Their all-inclusive tours are designed so you pedal without worries. They provide guides, equipment, take-home water bottles, hydration, snacks and digital pictures. Their barista guides will even prepare hot espresso trailside.

Le Vieux Moulin French Tours
Le Vieux Moulin is devoted to recreational cyclists of all abilities. They provide daily rides to over 20 different destinations in France ranging from 20 to 50 miles, depending on your interests. A mini-bus offers ride support at the beginning and the end of the day, and cyclists receive detailed maps for each day’s ride.

Nichols Expeditions
Nichols Expeditions specializes in guided and self-guided mountain- and road-bike tours. You can't go wrong with fabulous locations, such as Italy, Mexico's Copper Canyon, Holland, France, Slovenia, the Sacred Valley of Peru and Moab, Utah.

Orchid Isle Bicycling Kona Hawaii
Orchid Isle Bicycling, located in Kailua Kona, is locally owned and operated. Over the years, they have developed a vast knowledge of the history, geography, culture and the flora and fauna that makes the island paradise unique. They offer a large variety of daily bike tours and custom tours, too.

Outfitter Bicycle Tours
Outfitter Bicycle Tours' focus is wonderful cycling routes in the best areas of France and Europe. Their rides are not too hard, or real challenging, your choice. Plus, they feature unique and wonderful places to stay and great food, all for reasonable prices!

Overland Adventures
Overland specializes in biking trips for high-school students in New England, Canada's Maritime provinces, along the Pacific Coast, across the US, through Alaska and in Europe.

Peak Adventures
Peak Adventures offers a full range of mountain-biking trips in Northern California and surrounding states. The trips are designed to get you out and enjoying this wonderful sport.

Pedal PA Bicycle Touring
Pedal PA has been providing unique cross-Pennsylvania overnight and single-day bicycle tours since 1995. You pedal. They take care of the rest!

PennyWise Tandem Cycle Tours
PennyWise specializes in affordable tandem tours in the US and Europe. Their philosophy is to keep costs down, thereby offering great value so you get to stay longer for less.

Randonnée Tours
Randonnée offers the best in self-guided adventure tours in the United States, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and Holland.

Rim Tours
Rim Tours mountain-bike adventures of Moab offers the very best tours in pristine and beautiful backcountry locations in the western US.

Student Hostelling Program Bicycling For Teens
The Student Hosteling Program is the outstanding teenage bicycling program in the US, offering touring through the countrysides and cultural centers of the world.

Suffolk/Norfolk Cycle Breaks Gentle Holidays
There's no better way to discover the secrets of the English countryside than with Suffolk/Norfolk Cycle Breaks.

Summer Feet Maine Coast Cycling Adventures
Summer Feet offers fun, and distinctive cycling vacations featuring the best of Maine, New England and New Zealand.

Tailwinds Bicycle Tours
Tailwinds Bicycle Tours features adventure-filled escapes throughout Utah and the western US.

Terra Trek Premier Bicycling/MultiSport Vacations
Bicycle with Terra Trek throughout the US as they journey from high deserts to glacially carved valleys, from mountains reaching skyward to romantic islands and along winding coastlines to ancient canyons.

Timberline Adventures
Timberline Adventures' cycling programs, include the Odyssey Series, 10-day Classics in Colorado, Canada, Big Sky, the Oregon Coast, Rainier, Columbia River, Canyon Country; the 9-day Ramblers; and the Heartland programs in the Texas Hill Country and Bluegrass region of Kentucky. These programs are innovative, athletic and adventurous, and they're created by cyclists for cyclists.

Trek Travel Cycling Vacations
With Trek Travel, you may find your experience waiting among the high peaks of the French Alps, along Ireland’s Emerald Coast, or among Northern California’s fruitful vineyards. Trek Travel will lead you there, and craft for you an experience uniquely yours, a journey uniquely Trek Travel.

Velo Classic Tours
Velo Classic Tours' motto is: "Ride through history. Live in luxury." This is their passionate and simple philosophy and invitation to cyclists who want to share their vision of a European cycling adventure.

Velo Echappe'
In 1997, Velo Echappe' started the fantasy trend of vacations featuring the world's greatest cycling and triathlon legends, such as Eddy Merckx, Phil Anderson, Sean Kelly and Mark Allen. Every effort is made to ensure that each vacation has the highest level of accommodations whether you travel to Tuscany, the French Alps, to Mark Allen's Tri Camp or to the Tour de France.

Velo Sport
Velo Sport puts together amazing tours that include challenging cycling, exclusive viewing and special guests. They have Tour de France tours, a Classic Climbs trip, and more.

Vermont Bicycle Touring
VBT has led the way in designing and running deluxe bicycling vacations that invigorate and pamper! You'll travel at your own pace in small groups of 14 to 20 for an intimate experience. Their global offices, expert Trip Leaders and support staff take care of all the details allowing you to fully enjoy your vacation and get to know the places you travel as only a native can. Destinations include the US, Canada, Europe and New Zealand.

Western Spirit Cycling Adventures
Saddle up and pedal into the sunset with Western Spirit Cycling. A huge variety of trips are available for any level of rider. Dissolve into Idaho's backcountry hot springs, retrace Lewis and Clark's journey through the Bitterroot Mountains or test your technical skills on the Kokopelli Trail. And then there's the food... Dutch-oven lasagna, fresh Maine lobster or sizzling fajitas, followed by a sinfully-sized portion of homemade carrot cake or strawberries and chocolate fondue.

Woman Tours
WomanTours offers personalized, inn-to-inn road-bike tours exclusively for women. They design their trips for women of all ages, abilities and lifestyles in the most beautiful places across the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia, providing unique experiences that foster confidence, happiness and a sense of adventure

Bicycle Community & Organizations

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:19:00 +0000

Adventure Cycling Association
America's largest recreational cycling association has developed the National Bicycle Route Network, encompassing more than 24,000 miles of road and mountain bike trails, which are depicted on high-quality route maps.

America Bikes
America Bikes is a coalition of leaders from the bicycling community dedicated to improving bicycling across the country through programs and policies in the 2003 federal transportation funding bill. The campaign is mobilizing cyclists, organizations and businesses to convince Congress that bicycles are an important element in the transportation puzzle. Join their network by endorsing the America Bikes agenda. Learn more at their website.

Bicycle Friendly Community
The Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign is an awards program that recognizes municipalities that actively support bicycling. A Bicycle-Friendly Community provides safe accommodation for cycling and encourages its residents to bike for transportation and recreation. The League of American Bicyclists administers the Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign.

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
This is the advocacy program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, a small, active, non-profit consumer-funded program acting as a clearinghouse and a technical resource for bicycle helmet information. Volunteers from the BHSI serve on the ASTM bicycle helmet standard committee and are active in commenting on actions of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Bikes Belong
Bikes Belong Coalition is a membership organization founded by bicycle industry and advocacy leaders with the mission of "putting more people on bikes more often."

BMX Racing For Youth, Families
The American Bicycling Association BMX site is a central point for learning what's happening in the fast riding, high jumping world of BMX racing.

Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization
Keep Ohio in the Dirt! It's up to you to, so don't just take but give!

Cycling Hall Of Fame
Cycling Hall Of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of cycling's greatest races and the riders who rode them.

Find A Cycling Coach
Hiring a good coach is one of the best ways to reach your cycling goals and this site makes it easy by offering an official list of USA-Cycling-certified coaches. It also provides some free tips and articles by these coaches to improve your bicycling. The coaches are organized by state to make it easy to narrow your search. Plus, their email addresses and web sites (as applicable) are available, too.

IBF: A World-Wide Cycling Resource
The International Bicycle Fund is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs.

L.A.B. - America's Oldest Cycling Organization
The League of American Bicyclists began when bikes, not cars, ruled the roads. Today, this organization is a leader in advocating and educating on behalf of cyclists in every state. They also organize major cycling rallies and support many local and state cycling groups across America.

Mountain Bicycling's International Voice
The mission of I.M.B.A., the International Mountain Bicycling Association, is to promote mountain bicycling opportunities which are environmentally and socially responsible.

PE4Life
PE4Life is the collective voice for promoting quality, daily physical-education programs for America's youth.

Pedals for Progress
Pedals for Progress rescues bicycles destined for America's landfills and puts them to work overseas for continuing economic development in our partnership programs.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
RTC is a nonprofit organization working to enrich America's communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.

Surface Transportation Policy Project
The goal of The Surface Transportation Policy Project is to ensure that transportation policy and investments help conserve energy, protect environmental and aesthetic quality, strengthen the economy, promote social equity, and make communities more livable.

The National Center for Bicycling & Walking
The N.C.B.W. is a national, not-for-profit organization working with people in communities to make America more bicycle friendly and walkable. Their resource center provides updates, information and resources for bicycle and pedestrian practitioners, related professionals, and citizen advocates.

USA Cycling Development Foundation
Thousands of young athletes aspire to be Olympic and world champions just like Lance Armstrong, Leigh Donovan, Marty Nothstein and Susan Demattei. It is a long, hard road to the top requiring a strong commitment from athletes, parents and you! Your support directly benefits young athletes in all disciplines of cycling.

USA Cycling: Home of American Bicycle Racing
USA Cycling is the official cycling organization recognized by the US Olympic Committee and is responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competitions. The major activities of USA Cycling ensure the ongoing development and safe participation in the sport of cycling.

Youth Educational Sports
Youth Educational Sports, Inc. was created to give instructional and educational support for non-traditional sports taught in schools, after school activities and youth organizations. YESports will also help if you want to start a "non-traditional sport" club, such as bicycling.

Bicycle Industry Suppliers

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:15:00 +0000

BOB Trailers
Bontrager Cycles
CamelBak Hydration Systems
Campagnolo Components
Cat Eye Electronics
Clif Bar Energy Foods
Crank Brothers
CycleOps Trainers
DeFeet Socks
Gary Fisher Bicycles
Giro Helmets
GU Energy Food
Klein Bicycles
Kryptonite Locks
LeMond Bicycles
Light & Motion Lights
Look USA Pedals, Frames & Forks
Manitou Suspension
Marzocchi Forks
Michelin Tires
Moots Bicycles
Nike Apparel
NiteRider Lighting Systems
Oakley Accessories
Park Tool USA
Pearl Izumi Apparel
Polar Bottles
RockShox Suspension & Accessories
Saris Racks
Shimano Cycling Products
Sidi Cycling Shoes
Speedplay Pedals
SRAM Components
Surly Bicycles
Third Eye Mirrors
Thomson Seatposts & Stems
Timbuk2 Bags
Trek Bicycles USA
Wilderness Trail Bikes

7 Steps To Sensible Cycling

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:54:00 +0000

By: Colin Johnson

So you've seen the Tour De France and your imagination has been captured. You are health conscious and you believe in fitness. You dust off your cycle and hit the streets. Great! Just before you head off, though, do take a moment to absorb this article and avoid the pitfalls of so many.

1. Don't leave home without a safety check of your bike and don't put your kids on a bike unless you've given the bike a once-over. Check the gear changes, brakes, seat heights and bell and make sure it will be a comfortable ride for all. Sometimes cogs, chains and gears collect sand and grit and do not move as well as they should, especially if they've been sprayed with certain products in the past. Take a puncture kit with you or you may live to regret your outing!

2. Fitness is probably one of your motivations for getting on the bike. Bike-riding is, afterall, a wonderful way of staying fit. But do try to ride with others, as this will provide you with the motivation to go for a ride even on days you'd rather stay in bed. If you know you can't let someone else down, it keeps you accountable. If your buddy is of a comparative standard, riding with him/her will help push you to the next level. This is especially important for competitive riders. If fun is your main motivation for riding, other people will greatly enrich this too. You will make shared memories together, and time always goes quicker when you're with other people. From a safety point of view, having companions may save your life one day. If you have no option but to ride alone, please ensure you have told others of your exact route.

3. Plan your ride before heading out. Know approximately the length of the ride and the terrain and whether the route is cyclist friendly with road provision made for riders in mind. Treacherous stretches of road may look inviting but is it worth the risk? When travelling by car take note of the roads and routes that would make for an ideal path of pleasurable pedalling. When riding, decide ahead of time that patience will be your guide. Many motorists may consider you a nuisance and feel you have no right to be there. Some will never even see you! Don't take them on, they are bigger than you, and again, it is not worth the risk.

4. Physical provisions for the ride need to be addressed before and whilst on the road. At minimum have the water bottle attached and use it regularly. Hydration needs to be a continual process in order to get the most out of your exercise. For serious riders I would strongly suggest an amino based drink. In my opinion one that delivers advanced energy and endurance formulation with carbs and replaces electrolytes will prevent dehydration and enhance performance. Bananas, other fruit and energy boosters will also result in aiding physical wellbeing.

5. It sounds an obvious one, but correct attire for cycling is paramount. Comfort and safety go hand in hand here. The correct choice of clothing can assist you greatly in your ability to stay cool in hotter conditions and conversely, can help heat retention in the cooler environments making for a much more pleasant outing. The color of clothing is also a major consideration. Make sure it's bright and easily seen by motorists and other road users. And make sure you have a suitable helmet! If you have kids riding it is imperative that the helmet fits correctly and the chin strap is set at an adequate tightness. Most kids loosen these and can therefore miss out on their amazing impact cushioning abilities in an accident. It is a proven fact that helmets save lives.

6. Don't forget the whole family. Okay, you've got the bug, now it's time to enthuse everyone in the family. There's no greater sight than a whole family out cycling on a beautiful day. The tiniest tot can be strapped in to a bike seat behind mum or dad and grandad and grandma can ride too. These days there is growing awareness of the need to provide cycle tracks away from dangerous traffic and these can be wonderfully scenic. Take pro-active steps to build family time and model fitness. Your family will thank you for it one day.

7. Don't be careless about how you finish. You'll be hot and sweaty and ready for a shower, but there's something more important to do first. Give your muscles a chance to recover and repair by cooling down gradually and then by having a protein supplement (usually in the convenient form of a shake or drink). Protein is the building block of cartilage, muscles, bone and blood and it is protein which is the crucial factor in prevention of injury and enhanced performance. It's no wonder that so many of our professional atheltes head straight for a whey protein drink after exercise. For muscle recovery, repair and growth, it's a priority.

There's nothing like the feeling of sun on your face and wind in your hair. You'll love the fresh air and sense of freedom you get when cycling. Don't let anyone stop you getting out there and improving your fitness. Ensure you have studied (and acted on) as many articles like this as you can get your hands on. Then do something your body (and family) will thank you for and go cycling as an informed, responsible cyclist!
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Training Strategies for Serious Cyclists

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:47:00 +0000

By: Colin Johnson

To get the most out of your training there is more to do than simply just turning up to ride. Simple planning before your cycling training can ensure that you gain the optimum benefit from each session. Having a specific strategy that will address what you are aiming to get out of a day on the bike will go along way to your achieving success.

Discipline is the one thing all serious athletes require in order to reach their goals. It is the common element that can be found resident within all those that we look up to in the sporting arena and aspire to be like. For me the simple action of getting out of that warm bed early in the morning is the hardest step of all! Discipline demands that you make decisions ahead of time. There will be no saying no if it is too cold or too hot. There will be no question as you lay your head on the pillow of whether you will be rising the next day with the sun or not. Discipline is often the difference between the great and the good.

Serious cyclists always need benchmarks and extra incentive to spur them on to the top of the mountain peak. This is why I advise a training group. This will have significant benefits for all involved. I recommend a group of at least four riders and no more than six. Exceed this number and you won't be missed if you skip a day, which can eventually lead to you dropping off. This number will allow everyone to feel a part of the group and bring accountability. A feeling that you're letting the others down is not a bad one and can give you a push just when you may need that little nudge to keep going.

Competition can be used to your advantage. Afterall, if you're a serious cyclist you know all about competition: it's what makes you tick. You want to be the best you can be. Enjoy this quality in others who form part of your small training group. Try setting a time limit for a section of your ride, experiment with different destinations and strategies, as suggested by others in your group. Compare notes and offer advice to each other, all in the spirit of encouragement and mutual respect.

When riding in a group, consider carefully the various abilities within the group. Not everybody will be identical in strength, endurance and mental stamina, but everybody can have a useful ride. Make sure the youngest and fittest memebers of the group are lead wheel and that you are training in a time trial formation. Then go for it! Weaker riders should stay at the back for longer stretches. Sometimes you can adapt so that the fittest riders reach the top of steep hills first, then turn back and rejoin the rest of you before heading to the top again. This way everyone gets a work out.

Within your training group, there will be various styles of cycling and various strengths. For example, there will be climbers, sprinters and maybe some all rounders. This is not a bad thing. Make it work for you by encouraging each other at times when your particular strength comes into play. Everyone can help those hill-haters and everyone can encourage the non-sprinters. Try changing your route once in a while. Hill training can be fun for all when you implement a short loop circuit. Fast riders can surge ahead and then catch the rest of the group, and the whole time you will still feel like you're training together. Handicapped sprints are a great way to finish off a training session and will leave everyone feeling satisfied with their progress.

Keep in mind that relationship is an extremely important factor in your training success. This is not given nearly enough credence, in my opinion. Train in a group, not on your own. Don't just ride with your training group, socialise with them and get to know them and their families. These informal connections will build understanding and trust. This in turn will make you feel more responsible to your training group and you wont be as inclined to let them (and yourself!) down by not turning up to training sessions and so on. Perhaps you've noticed the tendency of runners, cyclists, swimmers and other athletes to achieve personal bests in team events and/or relays. This is no accident! As individual competitors, you will be positively influenced by having your fellow-trainers around, encouraging you and inspiring you.

Equip yourself with the necessary nutrients and hydration to achieve optimum results in your training. Every individual is different when it comes to food and drink required during training sessions, but there are some things every cyclist should use without fail. Firstly, you need to replace vital ingredients such as electrolytes which have been sucked out of your body with physical exertion, by consuming an amino sports fuel drink. This should be taken before and during training or competitive events. Secondly, you should conclude your training session with a protein shake, around twenty minutes after you finish cycling. This will greatly assist muscle recovery, repair and growth, and in my experience you wont be nearly as sore! Being diligent with your nutrients will result in getting the most out of your training and saving time, something we all need.

Safety should always be high on your priority list when cycling. You must consider all aspects of your intended route, including equipment needed, transition points, dense traffic areas, weather and communication signals for your training group. Know when members of your training group are likely to become tired and less alert. Use clear and consistent communication with the others in your group: this is all part of the required accountability. Most accidents occur when cyclists are tired and their reactions are much slower than they should be, so be scrupulously diligent about this. Always organise to return home on a very safe, tried and tested route.

You're a cyclist and you're looking for training advice..good on you! So many set out to train without gleaning advice and hearing the voice of experience, but you're not one of those. Find a training group so that you're not trying to do this all on your own. Then be determined, informed and consistent, and you will find success. Here's hoping you achieve your personal best and have the time of your life doing it!
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Recumbent Exercise Bike Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:19:00 +0000

By: Kelvin Gilberte

There are many different kinds of aerobic exercise equipment out there and it can get confusing to decide which one may work best for you. The best exercise equipment is the one you will actually use regularly because that is how you will get results. If you are looking for an aerobic exercise equipment then the recumbent exercise bike may be one of your best options.

There are many advantages to owning a recumbent exercise bike versus other types of exercise equipment that are on the market today. These kinds of bikes are ideal for people at every level of fitness especially for those that have some physical problems as the recumbent exercise bike offers a way to exercise fairly safely. They have bucket seats which are generally very comfortable to sit in and support the back very well.

Even if you are already at a high level of fitness you can still get an effective workout by adjusting the level of resistance. You can simulate doing an uphill climb as that will give you a much more challenging workout.

Safety is perhaps the biggest factor to getting the recumbent exercise bike as the bucket seats and the lower seating position create less pressure on the back and knees. Since it is safer and simpler to use than other types of exercise equipment it means that you are more likely to use it more often which of course means you will get better health benefits.

Recumbent bikes come in many different price ranges and models. Of course the more you can pay the better quality the bike will be and the longer it will last. You can certainly look for bargains by searching for used ones but be careful and make sure that you still get some sort of guarantee in case something is wrong with the used bike.

Many recumbent bikes come with built in exercise programs that can show you the number of calories burnt, your pulse and the speed you are currently at. Also remember that by owning a good aerobic exercise equipment you will not have to pay for gym membership fees and this saves you money in the long term so it may be worth paying a little extra to get a quality recumbent bike.

The bottom line is that you must use the bike in order to get results so be sure to make a commitment to using it regularly. If you are suffering from an injury then using a recumbent bike may be a safe way for you to get a good workout but be sure to consult with a qualified health professional to make sure it is safe to use based on your current injury.

Many physicians and trainers recommend the recumbent exercise bike since they are considered to be one of the safest ways to get aerobic exercise.

If you are overweight then you will find the larger bucket seats much more comfortable than other seats and this will encourage you to use the bike more often which means a greater chance of losing weight and keeping it off.If you do want a more challenging workout you can always add weights while you are seated back and get a great upper body workout too.

These bikes are also great a giving you a great cardio workout without putting too much pressure on your knees as most other form of aerobic exercise require you to be more upright which places more pressure on the knees. Consider the recumbent exercise bike as your top choice for aerobic exercise equipment.
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Bicycling — Walking on Wheels

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:11:00 +0000

By: apple1165

DID you ever hear of Mile-a-Minute Murphy? Back in 1899 he gained his title by cycling one mile in 57 4/5 seconds behind a railroad train. He had persuaded the Long Island Railroad Company to build him a board track, fifty inches wide and two and a half miles long, between the rails. At that time bicycling was the favorite sport of millions around the world, and the bicycle was at the zenith of its popularity.

The bicycle is actually man’s fastest mode of travel under his own power, and in many lands people still view it as a cheap and dependable mode of transportation. Young people are asking for a bicycle to ride from the time they have mastered walking. I can recall how my father and mother cashed in two insurance policies just to get the funds for supplying me and my brother with “bikes.” Soon we were maintaining paper routes several miles long—something that would have been difficult to do without this means of transportation. We cycled to and from school, went on errands, and so got plenty of healthful exercise. For years Dad cycled to and from the windmill manufacturing plant where he was employed.

Today in some lands the bicycle is looked upon as a toy. It has been displaced by the motorcycle and the automobile. Forgotten is the fact that the humble “bike” has exerted a powerful influence on the course of history—particularly in the Americas. By starting the movement toward hard, smooth roads it paved the way for the advent of the automobile. In fact, one writer has claimed that “both physically and psychologically, it was the true parent of the motor car.”

Some Bicycle History

Back in 1860 the bicycle was known as the “bone-shaker.” You can well imagine why, what with its iron tires and the rough, cobblestone streets of those times. A few years later came a highwheeler, in Britain sometimes called the penny-farthing. This model was intended for the more adventurous cyclist, the one interested in speed. It had a large front wheel, some fifty-two inches in diameter, equipped with pedals, and a tiny wheel behind. On a smooth surface the cyclist with this machine could go almost as fast as a horseman. Stopping was a problem, however. And, since it was a drop of some five feet to the ground, many a bone was broken in the attempt to get off these contraptions.

The year 1880 marked a big step forward: chains for driving the back wheel were introduced, and these could be geared any way desired to achieve speed or power. Prior to this, awkward levers had been used to drive the big wheels. In the following ten years came other helpful developments: rubber tires, ball bearings, coaster brakes and handlebars made their debut. Each one helped to build up the bicycle’s popularity.

The “safety” bicycle made its appearance in 1890. With its two wheels of the same size it was essentially the machine that is common today. Americans give credit for its design to the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. However, something very like it appeared simultaneously in England and France. In any event, the Connecticut concern, applying the interchangeable parts system, swiftly took the lead in production, and soon American machines were being exported to all parts of the world.

By the year 1896 some 4,000,000 people in the United States were riding bicycles. Over a million machines were produced in 312 factories in a single year. The American bicycle industry obtained a strong foothold in Britain for a time, largely due to the fact that British manufacturers could not keep up with the tremendous demand.

The advent of the automobile, however, had a more immediate effect on bicycle riding in the United States than in Britain or on the European continent. Cars became popular and were priced low enough for the average family, so the bicycles were largely left to the children.Nevertheless, more than 24,000,000 people in the United States own bicycles. In Denmark, about one of every two persons is the owner of a bicycle, and it is still the common means of transportation in numerous countries where the automobile is viewed as a luxury, beyond the reach of the workingman.

Throughout Europe, in Central America, in Indonesia, Japan and North Africa, bicyclists can be seen in droves.Here in the Dominican Republic the bicycle becomes the mobile place of business for all kinds of salesmen. Some are equipped with a block of ice and bottles of colored syrup. The vendor can be seen everywhere there are crowds, offering cones of shaved ice with the syrup of one’s choice poured on top. Others sell fruits, vegetables and other eatables from their “bikes.” Scissors and knives are sharpened on other modified bicycles. Quite often one will see a bicycle with a special rack mounted on the back for transporting cleaned suits and trousers to those who sent them to the cleaners.

Healthful Transportation

The bicycle certainly has its appeal to lovers of the outdoors and those interested in health. It is a means of getting out on your own into the freedom of the countryside. It has the advantages of walking exercises, and still gets you to distant places much faster. It offers an excellent way of offsetting the harmful effects of a sedentary life. Tourist organizations catering to this kind of travel have arranged for hostels to be set up along main routes every ten or fifteen miles.

The bicycle is also a useful instrument as an aid in getting the good news of God’s kingdom spread to people in remote areas, even where good roads are not available. All the cyclist needs is a beaten footpath. And as to upkeep and storage, a hallway or a space under the stairs and a rag with some fine oil will do. So, one does not have to wait until he can afford an automobile in order to get out into remote places with the message that can bring people comfort and hope from God’s promises.

Not only is bicycling a good way of getting around, free of the worry of engine breakdowns. Its pace is slow enough to allow for the feasting of one’s eyes on the passing scene, rejoicing in the marvels of God’s creation around one.

The wind blowing in one’s face, the flush from effort needed to climb a hill, the silence and the sense of freedom all add to the overall healthful effects from “walking on wheels.”
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How to Adjust Bicycle Gears

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:23:00 +0000

A tutorial on how to adjust bicycle gears, with a focus on the rear derailleur. This tutorial was created by Atlanta Bicycle Shop, Intown Bicycles.

History of the bicycle

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:22:00 +0000

Bicycle

The bicycle, cycle, or bike is a pedal-driven, human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide.[1] They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services, and competitive sports. The basic shape and configuration of a typical bicycle has changed little
since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.[2] Many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
The bicycle has had a considerable effect on human society, in both the cultural and industrial realms. In its early years, bicycle construction drew on pre-existing technologies; more recently, bicycle technology has, in turn, contributed both to old and new areas.

History of bicycle

Several innovators contributed to the history of the bicycle by developing precursor human-powered vehicles. The documented ancestors of today's modern bicycle were known as push bikes, Draisines or hobby horses. Being the first human means of transport to make use of the two-wheeler principle, the draisine (or Laufmaschine), invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais, is regarded as the archetype of the bicycle. It was introduced by Drais to the public in Mannheim in summer 1817 and in Paris in 1818.[3] Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his/her feet while steering the front wheel.

In the early 1860s, Frenchmen Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallement took bicycle design in a new direction by adding a mechanical crank drive with pedals on an enlarged front wheel. Several why-not-the-rear-wheel inventions followed, the best known being the rod-driven velocipede by Scotsman Thomas McCall in 1869. The French creation, made of iron and wood, developed into the "penny-farthing" (more formally an ordinary bicycle). It featured a tubular steel frame on which were mounted wire spoked wheels with solid rubber tires. These bicycles were difficult to ride due to their very high seat and poor weight distribution.

The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back. This necessitated the addition of gearing, effected in a variety of ways, to attain sufficient speed. Having to both pedal and steer via the front wheel remained a problem. Starley's nephew, J. K. Starley, J. H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive, connecting the frame-mounted pedals to the rear wheel. These models were known as dwarf safeties, or safety bicycles, for their lower seat height and better weight distribution. Starley's 1885 Rover is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle. Soon, the seat tube was added, creating the double-triangle diamond frame of the modern bike.

Further innovations increased comfort and ushered in a second bicycle craze, the 1890s' Golden Age of Bicycles. In 1888, Scotsman John Boyd Dunlop introduced the pneumatic tire, which soon became universal. Soon after, the rear freewheel was developed, enabling the rider to coast. This refinement led to the 1898 invention of coaster brakes. Derailleur gears and hand-operated cable-pull brakes were also developed during these years, but were only slowly adopted by casual riders. By the turn of the century, cycling clubs flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing became widely popular.

Bicycles and horse buggies were the two mainstays of private transportation just prior to the automobile, and the grading of smooth roads in the late 19th century was stimulated by the wide use of these devices.

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The Art of Cycling

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:05:00 +0000

Pain, sacrifice, commitment, PASION... Victory... GLORY

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Gear Adjustment

noreply@blogger.com (Adzra Ramadhani) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:35:00 +0000

Tony explains how to adjust Shimano gears