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<p><iframe width="480" height="274" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S2oymHHyV1M?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Mountain Biker, Evan van der Spuy of Team Jeep South Africa got taken out by a RED HARTEBEES at a mountain bike race at Albert Falls Dam. </p> <p>Check out this crazy footage which was taken by team mate Travis Walker on his GoPro Camera &#8211; The BUCK sure does STOP HERE with Evan van der Spuy aka #BUCKNORRIS</p> <p>Good lesson in life: If you get knocked down you have to get back up. </p> <p>PS: Always wear a helmet! </p> <img src="http://www.ride-strong.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1312&type=feed" alt="" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=TwFjcOfaTQY:zw3HvCOI3Jg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=TwFjcOfaTQY:zw3HvCOI3Jg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=TwFjcOfaTQY:zw3HvCOI3Jg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=TwFjcOfaTQY:zw3HvCOI3Jg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=TwFjcOfaTQY:zw3HvCOI3Jg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=TwFjcOfaTQY:zw3HvCOI3Jg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideStrong/~4/TwFjcOfaTQY" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://www.ride-strong.com/mountain-biker-gets-taken-out-by-buck-antelope-africa/ Ride-Strong Admin http://www.ride-strong.com http://www.ride-strong.com/?p=1218 2011-01-23T01:50:15Z 2011-01-23T01:46:56Z

<p><a href="http://www.arizonaroadbikerides.com" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1219" title="Arizona Road Bike Rides Blog" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/Arizona-Road-Bike-Rides-Blog.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="102" /></a></p> <p>Check out this new blog called <a href="http://www.arizonaroadbikerides.com" target="_blank">ArizonaRoadBikeRides.com</a> which is a cool site the features the best bike rides in the state of Arizona.</p> <p>Arizona is a hot cycling community during the winter months. Tons of professional cyclists, pro triathletes  come to Arizona and camps are held during January, February, March and April to prepare for the race season.</p> <p>Arizona is where Lance Armstrong spent lots of time training to get ready for the season.</p> <p>If you are coming to visit Arizona check out<a href="http://www.arizonaroadbikerides.com" target="_blank"> www.ArizonaRoadBikeRides.com</a> to find the best rides in the state of Arizona.</p> <img src="http://www.ride-strong.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1218&type=feed" alt="" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=EpARmNKrM9Q:fFE0g6Qso2o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=EpARmNKrM9Q:fFE0g6Qso2o:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=EpARmNKrM9Q:fFE0g6Qso2o:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=EpARmNKrM9Q:fFE0g6Qso2o:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=EpARmNKrM9Q:fFE0g6Qso2o:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=EpARmNKrM9Q:fFE0g6Qso2o:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideStrong/~4/EpARmNKrM9Q" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://www.ride-strong.com/arizona-road-bike-rides/ Tyler Ford http://www.ride-strong.com http://www.ride-strong.com/?p=1193 2010-10-31T20:34:28Z 2010-10-31T17:11:26Z

<p><a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/jerseybin.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1194" title="jerseybin" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/jerseybin.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="325" /></a></p> <p>The <strong><a href="http://www.jerseybin.com/" target="_blank">JerseyBin</a></strong> is a super lightweight waterproof pouch designed to store personal items for all cycling enthusiasts. They are constructed of high quality, long lasting, durable 8 gauge vinyl recyclable material with a strong zip-lock zipper, rounded corners and designed specifically for cycling pockets. Superb waterproof pouch for keeping <em>cell phones and money</em> dry from rain and sweat!</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.jerseybin.com/" target="_blank">JerseyBins</a> come in two sizes and are fully customizable.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/jerseybin010.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1196" title="jerseybin010" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/jerseybin010.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="294" /></a>I have been using my <a href="http://www.jerseybin.com/" target="_blank">JerseyBin</a> that Rob Kortus the owner and founder hooked me up with. <strong>I have to say I love it! </strong></p> <p>No more pulling in to Circle K in the middle of nowhere to pay for a drink and Power Bar with soaking wet sweating money. Plus it keeps my cell phone nice and dry.</p> <p>Last month I was caught in a rain storm and had my phone in my pocket and the rain ruined my phone. The JerseyBin is well worth money which will save you tons of money in the long run by protecting your cell phone and other items.</p> <p>To learn more about the JerseyBin visit them at <a href="http://www.jerseybin.com/">http://www.jerseybin.com/</a></p> <img src="http://www.ride-strong.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1193&type=feed" alt="" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=0Ux0nYBHHiQ:oqGz60Dl0Lo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=0Ux0nYBHHiQ:oqGz60Dl0Lo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=0Ux0nYBHHiQ:oqGz60Dl0Lo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=0Ux0nYBHHiQ:oqGz60Dl0Lo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=0Ux0nYBHHiQ:oqGz60Dl0Lo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=0Ux0nYBHHiQ:oqGz60Dl0Lo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideStrong/~4/0Ux0nYBHHiQ" height="1" width="1"/> 1 http://www.ride-strong.com/jersey-bin-product-review/ Ride-Strong Admin http://www.ride-strong.com http://www.ride-strong.com/?p=1178 2010-08-31T16:14:43Z 2010-08-30T22:47:12Z

<p><a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/trisports.com-cycling-team.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1180" title="trisports.com cycling team" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/trisports.com-cycling-team.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="265" /></a></p> <p>This past weekend was the Arizona state team time trail championship. At the last minute the course had to be shortened from 40k to 30k due to rains the night before that damaged part of the course.</p> <p>Congratulations to Paul Thomas, Jacob Rubelt, Dave Swanson, and David Glick of Ride Clean for winning the overall with a time of 37:30. For the results <a href="http://www.teamfrisky.com/AZTT/Results/2010_TTT_Category.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <p>Pictured below Justin Orkney and Paul Thomas.</p> <p>For more pictures visit <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tylerandmimiford/sets/72157624840157020/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>.<br /> <a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/arizona-team-time-trail-championship-bike-race.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1179" title="arizona team time trail championship bike race" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/arizona-team-time-trail-championship-bike-race.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="328" /></a></p> <img src="http://www.ride-strong.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1178&type=feed" alt="" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=e5QCe00-FBc:3n-cSVCNPBE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=e5QCe00-FBc:3n-cSVCNPBE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=e5QCe00-FBc:3n-cSVCNPBE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=e5QCe00-FBc:3n-cSVCNPBE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=e5QCe00-FBc:3n-cSVCNPBE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=e5QCe00-FBc:3n-cSVCNPBE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideStrong/~4/e5QCe00-FBc" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://www.ride-strong.com/2010-arizona-team-time-trial-championship/ Ride-Strong Admin http://www.ride-strong.com http://www.ride-strong.com/?p=1160 2010-08-30T22:48:21Z 2010-08-18T01:35:14Z

<p><center><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/78_1d0VVLAc?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/78_1d0VVLAc?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></center></p> <p>This past weekend I had the opportunity to race in the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race. Unfortunately Lance Armstrong was not there but Levi Leipheimer was there and crushed the course recorded that Lance set last year.</p> <p>It is an epic event!</p> <p>Below is a picture of Levi getting his feed before heading up to Columbine.</p> <p><center><a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_mt-bike_race_2010.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1163" title="levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_mt-bike_race_2010" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_mt-bike_race_2010.jpg" alt="levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_mt-bike_race_2010" width="480" height="453" /></a></center></p> <p>Picture of Levi and I at the awards ceremony.</p> <p><center><a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_1st.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1164" title="levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_1st" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_1st.jpg" alt="levi_leipheimer_leadville_100_1st" width="480" height="469" /></a></center></p> <p>Dave Wiens and Travis Brown. Got to spend some time with Dave and Travis. Great guys!</p> <p><center><a href="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/dave_wiens_leadville_100_2010.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1165" title="dave_wiens_leadville_100_2010" src="http://www.ride-strong.com/wp-content/uploads/dave_wiens_leadville_100_2010.jpg" alt="dave_wiens_leadville_100_2010" width="480" height="321" /></a></center></p> <img src="http://www.ride-strong.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1160&type=feed" alt="" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=Dz7FxyD82Q8:ATsjSxgem9k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=Dz7FxyD82Q8:ATsjSxgem9k:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=Dz7FxyD82Q8:ATsjSxgem9k:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=Dz7FxyD82Q8:ATsjSxgem9k:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?a=Dz7FxyD82Q8:ATsjSxgem9k:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/RideStrong?i=Dz7FxyD82Q8:ATsjSxgem9k:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideStrong/~4/Dz7FxyD82Q8" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://www.ride-strong.com/levi-leipheimer-wins-leadville-100-mountain-bike-race-2010/