Bicycles in the News for Tues,June5th2007

[Dutch recycle bicycle parts…] bicycle inner tubes: leather alternative By hautenature The dutch have quite a bit of bicycle inner tube waste as everyone cycles. This side table is an amazing new use of the material. As upholstery, the tubes are quite durable and leather like. http://hautenature.blogspot.com/2007/06/bicycle-inner-tubes-leather-alternative.html http://www.wheels-on-fire.nl

City’s all ears on bicycle plan update - The Portland Tribune - Sustainable With the rain dissipating and the days ever longer, Portland pedalers are taking to the streets for the summer riding season. The city claims the highest bicycle commute-to-work rate among the 50 … http://www.portlandtribune.com/sustainable/story.php?story_id=118099376225190300

People’s passion for cycling pays off with many health benefits - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Columbus,GA,USA Cycling enthusiasts claim there is no better exercise and they are eager to relate stories of life-altering experiences. Annette Santiago tells about her … http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/152/story/52291.html

[Kills 11yr old boy] Driver who struck bicycle tests positive for marijuana - Terre Haute Tribune Star - Terre Haute,IN,USA Cameron “Cam” Langenfeld, recently a student at Riley Elementary School, died early Sunday morning of injuries suffered when his bicycle collided with … http://www.tribstar.com/local/local_story_155235457.html

NYPD escalates bicycle crackdown - World War 4 Report - Brooklyn,NY,USA Time’s Up!, along with 6th Street cycling community are asking for a meeting with the commanding officer of the Ninth Precinct to explain the actions of the … http://www.ww4report.com/node/4014

Cycling By jungle jane These folk enjoy being knocked over by trucks - they view it as an opportunity to upgrade their accessories. So what to do about the bicycle problem? Nothing, people! That is why busses were invented. I am done with cycling now. … http://jjjane.blogspot.com/2007/06/cycling.html

[These bike are extreme…] 2004 Lowrider Bicycle of the Year - Last Prophecy - Lowrider Bike Magazine - USA Please join LRB in officially announcing to the world that Isidro’s ‘71 Schwinn, “Last Prophecy,” is the 2004 Lowrider Bicycle of the Year! … http://www.lowriderbike.com/bike_features/05winlrb_2004_lowrider_bicycle_of_the_year_prophecy

Don’t Ride A Bicycle ! By Jamash(rss@metblogs.com) I would have loved to take a ride all over the city on my bicycle but we know that every other day in our city a motorcycle gets squashed on the roads and now even the cars have started getting squashed under the huge and out of control … http://karachi.metblogs.com/archives/2007/06/del_datetime200.phtml

Father killed in crash while cycling with his friend - Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland Gardai at Newmarket-on-Fergus examining the death of Mr Flannery said that it appeared the victim and a friend were cycling two abreast in the hard shoulder … http://www.independent.ie/national-news/father-killed-in-crash-while-cycling-with-his-friend-691022.html

A Bicycle Tree Grows in Anaheim By Kiril, The Mad Macedonian Bik_tre4 The Bicycle Tree is a project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a non-profit public charity, and you can learn more about this effort by visiting the website of Save our Planet. If you wish to donate a bicycle or … http://www.sneakeasysjoint.com/thecyclingdude/2007/06/a_bicycle_tree_.html

Building the Long Distance Bicycle By Gino Zahnd Long Distance Bicycle, by David Rowe. And now that life has given me a tiny free moment, I had the chance to sit down and enjoy it. I didn’t have the opportunity to make it to the Handmade Bike Show in San Jose this year, … http://chicogino.blogspot.com/2007/06/building-long-distance-bicycle.html

Cyclist stabbed, bicycle stolen in Syracuse - WSTM-TV - Syracuse,NY,USA AP - June 3, 2007 3:55 PM ET. SYRACUSE, NY (AP) - A 34-year-old bicyclist was stabbed this morning while riding to work with another man in Syracuse… http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=6604597&nav=2aKD

[funny… wish I understood Italian] Mario is Punk’d on Italian TV By Velochimp Mario Cipollini is very passionate about bikes. On a training ride during the Domina Vacanze days he is informed that his home has been broken into and the bikes taken. Just as he rides a motor home of gypsies passes by with Mario’s … http://velochimp.com/2007/06/03/mario-is-punkd-on-italian-tv/

In praise of the simple bicycle - Rutland Herald - Rutland,VT,USA While most people in the US dismiss bikes as children’s toys, the bicycle is an enduring marvel of engineering that deserves more attention and respect. … http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070603/SPORTS/706030328/1007/SPORTS

[forum response to cyclist grieving over hitting a squirrel] Speaking of squirrels, I laughed my arse off when I saw this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFJeGbQkDDg&NR=1 It seems a little cruel, but somehow very funny.

Bicycles in the News for Tues,May15th2007

many interesting stories today...

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[Need a reason to wear a helmet?]
In Case You Needed Motivation to Wear a Bicycle Helmet Ryan Lipscomb, 26, said he was riding his bicycle pretty fast down the East Isthmus Bike Path where it parallels Eastwood Drive on Madison’s east side just before 3 pm Eastwood had a green light, so the crosswalk for the bike path … http://journals.aol.com/johnmscalzi/bytheway/entries/2007/05/15/in-case-you-needed-motivation-to-wear-a-bicycle-helmet/7438 Image link and story: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/index.php?ntid=133934

[world’s worst rest stops?]
Pedaling to Petra - aretz - Tel Aviv,Israel Geographical Tours intends to run bicycle trips to Romania, Morocco and the Republic of Georgia, but their primary destination will be Jordan, … http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/859591.html

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 cycling deaths in the news :-(( ]
Bicycle Blessing - LA Downtown News Online - Los Angeles,CA,USA Good Samaritan CEO Andrew Leeka will take a “missing rider lap,” where he will ride a tandem bicycle with an empty seat to commemorate fallen cyclists. … http://www.ladowntownnews.com/articles/2007/05/14/news/news_briefs/at06.txt

[no helmet]
Keefeton teen injured in bicycle wreck - Muskogee Daily Phoenix - Muskogee,OK,USA KEEFETON — A 15-year-old Keefeton boy was injured Friday afternoon when he rode a bicycle into the path of an oncoming vehicle on a Muskogee County road. … http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/local/local_story_131233048.html

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]
Tributes paid to cycling school cook — New York Press SHE has served nearly 300000 dinners to two generations of hungry children - now staff and pupils at a village school have given her their resounding thanks. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/yorknews/display.var.1394238.0.tributes_paid_to_cycling_school_cook.php

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?]
Nanomaterials show promise as energy boosters - EETimes.com - USA Separately, Georgia Institute of Technology researchers, working with their counterparts at Xiamen University in China, have devised a tetrahexahedral… http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199501841

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 - RoadCyclingUKThis 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]
Another Bicycle Deathmatch - SFist - San Francisco,CA,USA We can barely bring ourselves to write about this excruciatingly uncomfortable incident in Berkeley, in which, to our dismay, bicyclists successfully … http://www.sfist.com/2007/05/15/another_bicycle.php

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

Bicycles in the News for Saturday,May12th2007

[great video]
Take a Seat: One man, one tandem bicycle, 20000 miles By Kristen Pope By riding a tandem solo, while there is a good chance I may be burdened with cycling a heavy machine thousands of miles solo, I’m confident that I will meet a large number of willing pedaling passengers. Whether they be curious city … http://www.vagablogging.net/07-05/take-a-seat-one-man-one-tandem-bicycle-20000-miles.html

[good video and interview]
Hybrid Electric Bicycle By Craig Mackintosh Although not quite as cool as the George Bush Solar Chariot, this comes very, very close - and is far less conspicuous! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eNdU9QQZUk Head over to Michael Brown’s website for a full FAQ on the bike (Michael … http://www.celsias.com/blog/2007/05/11/hybrid-electric-bicycle/

[funny video]
The Dangers Of Bicycle Commuting By Andrew or….when geese attack. http://egoventures.blogspot.com/2007/05/dangers-of-bicycle-commuting.html

A Bicycle Built for DU-I By Cord Jefferson, MollyGoodIt looks like Paris very well may have heeded the call of media and put the Bentley in park following the hubbub surrounding her questionable license validity, as she was recently seen biking in Los Angeles. … http://www.mollygood.com/paris-hilton/3270-20070511/

Create your own mutant bike By James Anyway, if you live around NYC and you are interested in Frankenbikes (and who isn’ta little bit interested) check out the Mutant Bicycle Mechanics class at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn. You can get information about the program on the website, … http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2007/05/create-your-own-mutant-bike.html

German Police Officer Sets Out on 2700-Mile Trans-America Bicycle - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria He decided to ride his bicycle across America to raise awareness about the organization, so that every 9/11 family would know where to turn for support. … http://www.pr-inside.com/german-police-officer-sets-out-on-r121835.htm

Bicycle Buildoff By Rajesh Dangi Overall there is a steady growth in the indian bicycle industry, There is certainly a change in the demand pattern linked to consumers’ changing aspirations and choices. The bicycle industry (like many other industries) has also pooled … http://bangalore-city.blogspot.com/2007/05/bicycle-buildoff.html

Cycling, the time has come to enter rehab - The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia My name is Michael, and I’ma cycling fan. I’ve been a cycling fan for more than 10 years now. I watched my last race on Sunday. I became a cycling fan after … http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/cycling-the-time-has-come-to-enter-rehab/2007/05/08/1178390305877.html

‘Journal boy’ delivers - Martinsburg Journal - Martinsburg,WV,USA After taking about 30 minutes to fold almost 200 papers by himself, and following some chatting with the other Journal boys, Nicklin hopped on his bicycle … http://www.journal-news.net/News/articles.asp?articleID=9086

[now this title really *issed me off…] Bicycle and Car Collide WJET - Erie,PA,USA A morning bicycle ride ended with a trip to the hospital. Girard paramedics were called to Tannery Road Hill just after 9 am Sunday morning. … http://www.wjettv.com/content/fulltext/?cid=2221

Increase penalties for cycling fatalities - Victoria Times Colonist - Victoria,BC,Canada Victoria has all the attributes that should make cycling a safe and enjoyable activity whether for pleasure or for commuting to work… http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/letters/story.html?id=860d17ba-4b01-4d20-8ec6-f56a1dfb2599

Old School Cycling Logos By Andrew Haig A great passion of mine is cycling. On weekends I happily spend more time than is probably rational in tight-fitting lycra spending hours zooming up hill and down dale, round long sweeping corners, whooshing alongside a coastline here … http://www.oneplusoneequalsthree.com/2007/05/retro_cycling_l.html

Bicycle Path Safety High gas prices and warmer weather may have some thinking of using pedal power. There’s a plan in place to make sure those who take the path and use a bicycle can stay safe. FOX 2′s Andy Banker reports from Belleville. http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=3128010&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.1.1

Does This Electric Bicycle Make Sense? By Paul Crowe - “The Kneeslider” Noticed this story yesterday in the New York Times about a fellow who changed from an SUV to an electric bicycle called the Optibike for his daily commute. Since the drive is only 10 miles it’s well within the range of this bike but the … http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/05/07/does-this-electric-bicycle-make-sense/

Preparation key in cycling long distance - Inside Bay Area - Oakland,CA,USA If you are not one who cares to sacrifice creature comforts on a long bicycle trip, or if you are unsure what a bike trip entails, consider using a tour … http://www.insidebayarea.com/bayarealiving/ci_5836925

Another Look at This Weekend’s WSJ Article on European Cycling By Aaron Naparstek “If they don’t start cycling it will hurt,” says Marjolein de Lange, who heads Amsterdam’s pro-bicycle union Fietsersbond and has worked with local councils to set up classes for immigrant women. On a recent Sunday afternoon, … http://www.streetsblog.org/2007/05/07/another-look-at-this-weekends-wsj-article-on-european-cycling/

David Horton: On your bicycle By David Horton So we began, and the wheels came off, and then the chain, so far so good, and then we started to unfasten the wheel hubs with their ball bearings, and the gears, and the brakes, and, not knowing what we were doing, how the bicycle was … http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-horton/on-your-bicycle_b_47888.html

Bicycle inspires ex-orphan to make difference - Henderson Gleaner - Henderson,KY,USA And members of the Evansville Bicycle Club will provide basic bicycle safety instruction, helping fit bikes and helmets for those receiving them… http://www.courierpress.com/news/2007/may/08/bicycle-inspires-ex-orphan-to-make-difference/

8-year old injured in bicycle crash shares his story - WRCB-TV - Chattanooga,TN,USA A Tennessee Valley boy is recovering from a bicycle accident that could have been deadly. The eight-year old hit a car windshield and flew twelve feet in … http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=8168

Bicycle routes to be created in Bulgaria’s capital - Sofia Echo - Sofia,Bulgaria Six main bicycle routes will be created in Sofia to serve the needs of cyclists in the city and to promote the bicycle transport as a healthy, … http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/bicycle-routes-to-be-created-in-bulgarias-capital/id_22283/catid_5

Inland bicycle group peddles pedaling as commuting option - Press-Enterprise - Riverside,CA,USA The Bicycle Commuter Coalition of the Inland Empire has promoted cycling for more than a decade, with achievements such as persuading local public agencies … http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_B_bike06.fe8bfa.html

Bikes and feet: Older technology that can’t be beat - Barre Montpelier Times Argus - Barre,VT,USA For years, she held jobs in the corporate world, working for giant firms like Georgia Pacific and International Paper. “But then I had an ‘environmental … http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070508/OPINION04/705080301/1024/OPINION04

Proper diet, exercise key for weight loss—not eating fewer carb High Plains Journal - Dodge City,KS,USA It’s estimated that nearly 25 percent of Americans are following the latest diet—low carbohydrate and high in proteins, said Wanda Koszewski, a University … http://www.hpj.com/archives/2007/apr07/apr30/Properdietexercisekeyforwei.cfm

Diet detox fad may not be healthy Glens Falls Post-Star - Glens Falls,NY,USA Campbell was on an extreme ‘detoxifying’ diet called the Master Cleanse, whose adherents swallow nothing but the lemon concoction, saltwater and laxative … http://www.poststar.com/articles/2007/05/10/ae/today/fe9a856d98efa54c852572d7000c0a75.txt

School official takes campaign for better nutrition to Capitol Hill Pottstown Mercury - Pottstown,PA,USA He said he was contacted by the Fresh Food Produce Association and the School Nutrition Organization, who asked him to testify before Congress on their … http://www.pottsmerc.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18322049&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6

DIET WARNING AFTER CHOLESTROL ALERT - UK Express - UK But experts fear that obesity is to blame as more pile on the pounds because of a diet low in fruit and vegetables and high in saturated fat… http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/6599

Cycling club members charged with larceny The Saratogian - Saratoga,NY,USA …the college’s SGA by submitting fraudulent food receipts, race fee receipts and mileage reimbursement requests as members of the Skidmore Cycling Club. http://www.saratogian.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18321811&BRD=1169&PAG=461&dept_id=602469&rfi=6

430ft Bicycle bridge could be finished in July’08 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee,WI,USA Port Washington - Work on a 430-foot-long bicycle bridge over I-43 in the Town of Grafton likely will begin by September and be completed in July 2008 now … http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=603814

Armed bank robber made escape on bicycle - The Evening Sun - Hanover,PA,USA A man who displayed a note and handgun robbed a Littlestown bank Monday morning before fleeing the area on a bicycle, Littlestown Police said. … http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_5845242

Community Bicycle Network lives beyond Bikeshare! Have your say By Tammy Thorne With the unfortunate loss of funding for the popular Bikeshare program, the Community Bicycle Network hopes to modify programming in a way that will enable it to continue to assist in making cycling accessible to low-income communities … http://spacing.ca/wire/?p=1857

How to do the bicycle crunch - the photographic guide - By RT The bicycle crunch has been shown to work the abs more than a regular crunch. Much scientific research has actually gone into establishing which abs exercises get the best tension in the abs and the bicycle crunch was on of top few. … http://realwomensfitness.com/midsection-exercises/how-to-do-the-bicycle-crunch-the-photographic-guide/

The Bicycle in New York, From an Artistic Viewpoint - New York Times - New York,NY,USA “We wanted the exhibit to show there’s not one stereotypical cyclist, there are cycling cultures, plural.” Ms. Wood, who is a member of an advocacy group … http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/nyregion/09bike.html?ref=nyregion

Car hits boy on bicycle and speeds away - Greensboro News Record - Greensboro,NC,USA WINSTON-SALEM — A young boy was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday night after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle, police said. … http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070508/NEWSREC0101/70508037

University’s cycling degree - Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK TO most people, cycling means nothing more complicated than getting on a bike, turning the pedals, changing gear and - hopefully - not falling off. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1006/1006609_universitys_cycling_degree.html

Public Art Revisited: The Pig-Headed Bicycle Rack By Ryan The above bicycle rack is one of ten racks created for the the 1996 joint SCI-Arc and LADOT project titled “The Bike Stops Here.” This particular rack is located outside the Grand Central Market at 3rd and Broadway. … http://www.losanjealous.com/2007/05/10/public-art-revisited-the-pig-headed-bicycle-rack/

Cleveland Orchestra violist to honor friend with transcontinental ride Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland,OH,USA Waugh, a member of the orchestra since 1994, will depart Sunday, June 10,from San Diego, California, and head for Tybee Island, east of Savannah,Georgia. … http://blog.cleveland.com/reviews/2007/05/cleveland_orchestra_violist_to.html

Bicycles in the News for Sunday,May6th2007

“Good health is merely the slowest rate at which one can die.”

 — http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gebruiker:Waerth 

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National Bike to Work Week May 14 to 18 By Alan Dippy(nicomachus) Many activities are planned in Durham and across the Triangle to celebrate and encourage commuting by bicycle. By pledging to ride your bike to work at least one day during Bike to Work Week, you could win….. a new commuter bicycle … http://www.bikewalkdurham.org/2007/05/national-bike-to-work-week-may-14-to-18.html

Hydrogen Powered Bicycle Now Available - H2 Daily - Carson City,NV,USA Imagine riding an electric bicycle powered by an on board hydrogen fuel cell. When you get tired of pedaling, just engage the nearly silent electric drive … http://www.h2daily.com/news/hydrogen-powered-bicycle-now-available-20070504-327-50.html http://www.valeswood.com/newsletter_2007_spring.html

Woman dies following triathlon - Gainesville Sun - Gainesville,FL,USA Marshall was discovered unconscious in Tampa Bay Sunday during the 0.93-mile swim portion of the St. Anthony’s Triathlon. The annual race draws about 4000 … http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070505/LOCAL/705050324/-1/news

Single mom among six killed in weekend traffic accidents - Tel Aviv,Israel Two years ago Israel’s cycling champion, Golan Shalmon, 36, from Ramat Yishai, was killed on the same road when he was hit by a bus while cycling. http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/855891.html

Upside down bicycle By Dave People come to this blog to hear the latest in-depth analysis on the religious stories of the day, so I thought today I would talk about my latest invention, the upside down bicycle. This off-topic item will be a disappointment to … http://www.cartoonchurch.com/blog/2007/05/04/upside-down-bicycle/

Arctic Ice Melting Much Faster Than Predicted by Richard Lovett for National Geographic News Arctic Ocean sea ice is melting faster than even the most advanced climate change models predict, a new study concludes. The work, published today in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, used the models to retroactively predict sea-ice decline from 1953 to 2006. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/05/070501-arctic-ice.html

Danger lane: are new rules making cycling riskier? Times Online - UK Cycling groups warn that many cycle lanes increase the risks they face, and being forced to use them would take away their members’ right to use their … http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/features/article1746923.ece

[Good data on protein uptake rates in the article]
Protein Primer - Carmichael Training A recent study in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism points to the benefits of athletes adding more protein to their diets. In the study, athletes who ate roughly 50% to 100% more protein enjoyed more strength and less muscle loss from strenuous endurance training, without necessarily putting on more fat. http://www.trainright.com/articles.asp?uid=1899&p=1896

[LA to London??]
Duo aim to set new world record in LA to London triathlon - Bedford Today - UK Two adventure-hungry friends are preparing to become the world’s first people to cycle, row and run almost non-stop from Los Angeles to London…. http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news?articleid=2851996

Why You Should Always Run Outside By Celia It’s good for the mind, heart, and soul. You can clear your thoughts. And should the weather be particularly extreme, you’ll feel like a champ for braving it. Running on the treadmill just plain sucks. And this guy would agree: … http://triathletediva.com/?p=105

Bicycle Race! By Tim Jackson- Masi Guy Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride it where I like You say black I say white You say bark I say bite … http://masiguy.blogspot.com/2007/05/bicycle-race.html

The Pleasures of Commuting by Bicycle By Rob Kanter The thing is, with well-designed roadways bicycle commuting need not be dangerous. And cyclists can do much to promote their own welfare. [A great place to start is the “Bicycle Commuting” page at the League of Illinois Bicyclists … http://environmentalalmanac.blogspot.com/2007/05/pleasures-of-commuting-by-bicycle.html

Naked man glued to exercise bicycle - Gulf News - Dubai,United Arab Emirates Johannesburg: A gang stripped a South African man before supergluing him to an exercise bicycle while they ransacked his house, according to a report… http://www.gulfnews.com/world/South_Africa/10122872.html

My First Bicycle By Whisky Prajer My first bicycle was a golden Garry, with a banana-seat. It was a birthday gift — for number six? Can’t remember. But I do recall watching him remove the bicycle from the trunk of the family Chevrolet. … http://whiskyprajer.blogspot.com/2007/05/my-first-bicycle.html

Cycling teens target London - Dorset Echo - England,UK Reece said: “We both have a passion for cycling and want to take a nice cycling trip with a reason to do so. “The funding we hope to raise will go towards … http://www.thisisdorset.net/display.var.1372561.0.cycling_teens_target_london.php

Bicycle rider in serious condition after crash - DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines,IA,USA Blood-soaked blankets were the only remnants of a crash Wednesday afternoon that left a bicycle rider in serious condition. Donald Janes Jr., 47,… http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070502/NEWS/70502044/1001/archive

A Healthy Mix of Rest and Motion - New York Times - New York,NY,USA Such a stark improvement in endurance after 15 minutes of intense cycling spread over two weeks was all the more surprising because the volunteers were … http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/fashion/03Fitness.html?ref=fitnessandnutrition

Bicycle maker rides a wave of creativity - Leader Times - Kittanning,PA,USA That passion inspired the Latrobe man to build his first three-wheel, recumbent bicycle nine years ago to help his wife, Joyce Graham, keep up with him on … http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_506034.html

Cycling: T-mobile Suspends Team Doctors - Buzzle - Costa Mesa,CA,USA … to suspend its two doctors despite a restructuring last year which it had hoped would place the team at the forefront of cycling’s fight against drugs. … http://www.buzzle.com/articles/136298.html

Switching a bicycle crankset for a triple crankset By carterk How difficult is it to swap out the (double) crankset on a bike I’m hoping to buy for a triple? Will it require a new shifter? Chain? Etc? So I’ve found a small (50 cm) road bike that fits me, used, for a reasonable price- it’s a … http://ask.metafilter.com/61923/Switching-a-bicycle-crankset-for-a-triple-crankset

‘Scotsman’ takes cycling to an extreme - Boston Globe - Boston,MA,USA Tearing around a velodrome on a bicycle, the Scottish racer Graeme Obree was magical. As Jonny Lee Miller (“Trainspotting” ) plays him in Douglas… http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2007/05/04/scotsman_takes_cycling_to_an_extreme

The zen of cycling from the seat of a bike - National Post - Don Mills,Ontario,Canada The Flying Scotsman may be the first film geared entirely toward the cycling demographic — other than 1979′s Breaking Away with Dennis Quaid and the … http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=6183a63c-9b11-4927-83fd-595771e7aeff

Cycling chiefs call for “sacred union” to fight doping - Washington Post - Washington,DC,USA MOUDON, Switzerland (Reuters) - The leading figures in world cycling called on Friday for a “sacred union” to work against doping by increasing tests and by … http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/04/AR2007050400539.html

Cycling is touted to lure tourists - Portsmouth Herald News - Portsmouth,NH,USA KITTERY, Maine — For Seacoast area cyclists, the region’s roads are second to none in terms of scenery and safety, according to a local bicycle advocacy … http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070504/NEWS/705040475/-1/NEWS01

The Wheel World: Cascadia (Bicycle Neglect #3) - The Daily Score - San Mateo,CA,USA … is concerned: The frigid Yukon is tied with temperate British Columbia for the highest cycling rate among Canadian provinces, and Alaskans bicycle two … http://www.sightline.org/daily_score/archive/2007/05/04/the-wheel-world-cascadia-bicycle-neglect-3

Missionary killed in bicycle crash - Deseret News - Salt Lake City,UT,USA … from Salt Lake City had been serving in the Washington Seattle Mission, when he was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle across a road Thursday. … <http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660217733,00.html>

Save money and the environment by taking up cycling - Independent - London,England,UK Cycling fever is set to sweep the country this summer, when the Tour de France returns to Britain for the first time in 13 years. The race, which kicks off … http://money.independent.co.uk/personal_finance/invest_save/article2512267.ece

Cycling might have a future here - Beaufort Gazette - Beaufort,SC,USA … opportunity to make the community cycling-friendly and create a better quality of life for everyone — even for people who don’t want to use a bicycle. … http://www.beaufortgazette.com/opinions/story/6496933p-5784018c.html

Made in Vermont: Luxury Cycling Gear - WCAX - Burlington,VT,USA And “Frank the Welder” as he’s known, has bounced around the country working for some of the most elite brands in cycling and earning acclaim in the process … http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=6467245&nav=4QcS

Steps taken for safety; riders must help - Chattanooganow (subscription) - Chattanooga,TN,USA “There will be some cars, so we don’t want to lull riders into a false sense of security,” said Jim Johnson, president of the Chattanooga Bicycle Club. … http://www.timesfreepress.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=14811&z=6

Tired of downtown traffic? Ride your bicycle to festival - Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach,FL,USA lngo Starke and Gina Hertz rode their bikes from their home near Belvedere Road and Georgia Avenue, as they have even before the free bike valet. … http://www.palmbeachpost.com/events/content/local_news/epaper/2007/05/05/s3b_sunfestbikes_0505.html

bicycle barrier farce By the englishman To ensure orderliness in the bike department, specially built bicycle parks can be found at train stations across the city. You pay a small fee (about 1500 yen for a monthly pass) to leave your bike, go off to work and collect it at the … http://anenglishmaninosaka.blogspot.com/2007/05/bicycle-barrier-farce.html

Bicycle Kitchen By Philip Addison road markets. Marrickville, Sydney 2007. technorati tags: cycling, bicycles, sydney, images. http://www.spinopsys.com/archives/999

Ideas for Anniston’s future: A potential unreached - Anniston Star - Anniston,AL,USA Let’s become the Cycling Capital of the Southeast. To our trails and mountain paths, we could add a vintage bicycle museum downtown (a local resident … http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2007/as-insight-0506-0-7e05t2037.htm

Exercise becomes a vicious cycle - Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA Even though I exercise regularly — I run, swim, play basketball — none of that has prepared me for the rigors of cycling. You know what they say about … http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=39&url_article_id=27657&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2

Iranian couple cycling for world peace - Payvand - Iran As one of our friends said, the easiest part of the journey will be the cycling,” he said. Naseem is confident they will enjoy the experience: “We used to … http://www.payvand.com/news/07/may/1064.html

[somedays I feel like this…]
Fat Man On A Bicycle/Lesser Know Bookplate Artists By Lew Jaffe I went to a library book sale last week not really expecting to find any hidden treasures and I hit the jackpot.I look for old beat up books that might have been overlooked by the herd of stampeding sex crazed booksellers who get up at … http://bookplatejunkie.blogspot.com/2007/05/fat-man-on-bicyclelesser-know-bookplate.html

Bicycles in the News for Wednesday,May2nd2007

Commuting by cycling - St. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg,FL,USA Organizers are building an army of bicycle ambassadors on both sides of Tampa Bay - they have 93 so far - to recruit others from beyond the circle of … http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/30/Tampabay/Commuting_by_cycling.shtml

Top Gear presenter ‘prefers cycling in town’ shock: No, it’s not - injurywatch - London,UK … said: “When I am in town I get around either on a scooter, a motorbike or on a bicycle: “The truth is I’ve always loved cycling, ever since I was a kid. … http://www.injurywatch.co.uk/inbound/top-gear-presenter-prefers-cycling-in-town-shock-no-its-not-clarkson-3047555/

Goal for city:Safe cycling - Spartanburg Herald Journal - Spartanburg,SC,USA … said Paul LeFrancois, president of the Palmetto Cycling Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting bicycle safety, education and opportunities. … http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070430/NEWS/704300324/1051/NEWS01

Area woman to bicycle 2500 miles for cancer - New Haven Register - New Haven,CT,USA Put her on her bicycle and it’s the grandchildren — and plenty of other people — who would have trouble keeping up with her… http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18278589&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=517514&rfi=6

How to get started with bicycle commuting By Chris Baskind Bicycle commuting sure sounds good: it’s environmentally sound, doesn’t burn a drop of fossil fuels, saves you money, and is great exercise. Even if you only bike on casual Fridays, you’re dropping your weekday transportation impact by … http://lighterfootstep.com/how-to-get-started-with-bicycle-commuting-3.html

Harnessing Tai Chi’s Quiet Strength for Health Whether or not you subscribe to the theory that the mind and body contain this mysterious, potentially healing force, the ancient martial art known as Tai Chi can still help bring health and fitness into line, experts say. http://health.ivillage.com/holistic/hnews/0,,wbnews_bj8vn2nk,00.html?dst=rss%7Cwb

the Rx for American health care By Aziz Poonawalla After making an exhaustive case for the argument that the problem with American healthcare is not a lack of money, but a system whereby doctors are incentivised to overtreat patients rather than manage their long term health care, … http://dean2004.blogspot.com/2007/04/rx-for-american-health-care.html

The White Bicycle Plan or Why I Love the Dutch Here’s what you need to know about the Dutch: they still believe in the white bicycle plan. In the early 60′s a group an anarchist group Provo put out a magazine outlining the white bicycle plan. The idea was simple. … http://www.mexicanpictures.com/headingeast/2007/04/the-white-bicycle-plan.html

Is his diet a problem for you? By Dating Goddess It was hard for me to watch, especially knowing he had health challenges. Or what if you have developed a sophisticated palate and enjoy fine foods and wine? But your guy is a beer and pizza guy. Unless you both realize you have to … http://datinggoddess.wordpress.com/2007/05/01/is-his-diet-a-problem-for-you/

Japanese man on one-man mission to distribute books by bicycle - Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK After modifying his bicycle and building his waterwheel bookshelf, Doi began cycling with a library of about 20 books and giving them away to passersby who … http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/news/article_1298616.php/Japanese_man_on_one-man_mission_to_distribute_books_by_bicycle

Report No 4 - Dated 1st May 2007 By Keith Craig We are reached Dogubayazit or Dog Biscuit which is only 35 kilometers from the Iran border. It is a beautiful sunny day with Mount Ararat in full sight. We have now covered 1900 kilometers. The local boys are busy gathering our firewood … http://cycling-the-world.blogspot.com/2007/05/report-no-4-dated-1st-may-2007.html

It’s high time television started to take cycling seriously - Belfast Telegraph - Belfast,UK Keegan, in those days one of Britain’s most celebrated footballers, ended up looking daft - and in a single instant set the image of cycling on television … http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/features/motoring/article2499915.ece

The Mayor announces huge rise in cycling in London - Greater London Authority - London,London,UK The Mayor of London and Transport for London have increased investment in cycling by 50 per cent this year from £24 million in 2006/07 to £36 million in … http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=11791

Designing cities for people - Cherry Creek News - Denver,CO,USA Rising gasoline prices are encouraging still more commuters to abandon their cars and take the bus or subway or get on a bicycle… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/content/view/1296/2/

Bicycle! By Lola is Beauty It’s so….pleasant cycling around. Such was my euphoria after my first ride round the neighbourhood that all lI could say was Bicycle! in the manner of a small child presented with an enchanting new toy. This led a friend to ask if I’d … http://lolaisbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/05/bicycle.html

Electric bicycle report: Comparing the Giant Suede to the…By Anna Xtreme Outfitters here in town sells Giant bikes, and - for a couple more days* - has a Giant Suede electric bike* on the premises. I went over there today and was able to take the Suede for a test ride. It was surprising how different … http://ncfocus.blogspot.com/2007/05/electric-bicycle-report-comparing-giant.html

Simple Pleasures By Gordon … sharp turns, and having the trailer loaded unevenly. How do you load a bicycle trailer? If you have one that fits two children but are cycling with just one, be sure to place them in the middle and use the middle set of harnesses. http://www.bikeguyblog.com/?p=102

Wayne teen hit, killed on bicycle - Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville,FL,USA A 14-year-old Wayne County boy was hit and killed Monday night while riding his bicycle on Rayonier Road northwest of Jesup, state troopers said… http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/050207/geo_167008745.shtml

This ‘bicycle’ is built for 30 - Regina Leader-Post - Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada This is the 17th year for the Big Bike project, where volunteers ride an oversized bicycle throughout Saskatchewan collecting pledges. … http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/story.html?id=0158f586-3577-487c-88b4-a6c2d13de126

Girl struck and killed while riding bicycle - WTHR - Indianapolis,IN,USA Odon - The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a little girl who was struck while riding her bicycle Tuesday afternoon… http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=6456654

Magicbike: WiFi Bicycle By Rebecca Blood Meaning, a bicycle gang can snake into subways stations or across hilltops to provide Internet connectivity to (fringe but) vital communities and spaces ignored by the traditional telecommunications industry. … http://www.rebeccablood.net/archive/2007/05/magicbike_wifi_bicycle.html

Is that a bicycle in your briefcase or are you just happy to see me? By James Kendrick The Suitcase Bike is exactly what the name says, it’s a fully usable bicycle that transforms into a suitcase for easy traveling. Now it’s not exactly the most impressive looking bicycle around but how many of those other bikes can fold … http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkontherun/2007/05/is_that_a_bicyc.html

Spin Class Training For Outdoor Cycling By lsabin I became certified as an “Indoor Cycling Instructor” in 2005. Whether you want to use spin class as tough cardiovascular workout, for crosstraining, or to help keep you in cycling shape, spin class will benefit you. … http://lsabin.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/spin-class-training-for-outdoor-cycling/

Bicycles in the News for Sunday, Apr29th2007

Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them.

     - Bill Vaughan, 1915 - 1977

“partnership between nature and man…” “Nothing happens unless you can get the community to support,”

     - Peter Boylan, the Oconee River Greenway

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sorry, this is a day late. Rode a century then attend my daughters concert...

Tybee Island 5K to aid Sea Turtle Project - Savannah Morning News - Savannah,GA,USA 8:30 am start at University of Georgia Marine Extension Service at Skidaway Island. More info: 912–598–2336 or go to http://www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium … http://savannahnow.com/node/273996

Milledgeville marks first phase of greenway - Macon Telegraph - Macon,GA,USA One professor from Georgia College & State University rode his bicycle to Thursday’s event. “Nothing happens unless you can get the community to support,” … http://www.macon.com/100/story/28649.html

Race favorite an easy pick - Beaufort Gazette - Beaufort,SC,USA Pic’s trek started in the early 1990s when she joined the University of Georgia’s cycling team, her second stint in college after graduating from Virginia … http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local_sports/story/6485613p-5774847c.html

Bicycle tax break should be expanded - Victoria Times Colonist - Victoria,BC,Canada As the owner of Kabuki Kabs, the pedicab company I founded in Victoria in 1985, I have through numerous letters to the provincial government over the past … http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/letters/story.html?id=4d1aedf2-1806-4fcd-9273-871789acd05b

Cycling vet rides again - Roanoke Times - Roanoke,VA,USA Dr. Sabra Lucas plans to participate in a 100-mile bicycle ride for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Ever since she was 3 years old, Sabra Lucas wanted to … http://www.roanoke.com/neighbors%5Cwb/114698

Bicycle enthusiast escaped a stationary life for his love of pedaling - Frederick News Post (subscription) - Frederick,MD,USA Rinker and his wife, Danielle, opened The Bicycle Escape just before Thanksgiving 2005. Rinker runs his store, in the Shops of Monocacy on Kingfisher Drive, … http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=59465

Man critical after bicycle collision - Albany Democrat Herald - Albany,OR,USA The crash occurred at about 5 pm Thursday and involved a 45-year-old man on a bicycle and a Pontiac van. A REACH helicopter landed in the parking lot of the … http://www.dhonline.com/articles/2007/04/26/news/top_story/4aaa01_crash.txt

[OT - not really about bicycles…]\\ Europe falls off religious bicycle path - PC The Cowl (subscription) - Providence,RI,USA Modern Europe is like a bicycle rider who, running out of momentum, swerves more and more off track, until he finally collapses. The momentum and forward … http://www.thecowl.com/home/news/2007/04/26/Commentary/Europe.Falls.Off.Religious.Bicycle.Path-2883165.shtml

Brewer voted most bicycle-friendly - Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins was voted Bicycle-Friendly Employer of the Year by bicyclists across Colorado, it was announced at the Bicycle Colorado … http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5506815,00.html

When perception changes By romanmica I recall a conversation on a group run in the old days when somebody pointing out the triathlete in our small group and said how completely crazy she was because she was going to bike home after running 10K. Funny thing folks…today I’ve … http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2007/04/when_perception.html

NO, THEY JUST LIKE CYCLING UP HILLS - Electric New Paper - Singapore But they don’t just cycle together at East Coast Parkway every morning they also go long-distance cycling to Malaysia. … http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,129009,00.html

Frank Zappa Teaches Steve Allen to “Blow the Bicycle” “Yeah, you know, like, the bicycle is a musical instrument.” I thought it was a dumb idea, and a bad joke besides, and I felt somewhat uncomfortable about the caller’s use of the jive vernacular (knowing that Steve had provided a jazz … http://www.bicycle.net/2007/frank-zappa-steve-allen-bicycle-tonight-show/

Bicycle of the Future: The Suitcase Bike? By Willy Volk Filed under: Biking. RideTHISbike is reporting that a suitcase bike is (finally) in production. Aimed at cyclists that want to conveniently and quickly protect their bike on a regular basis, the suitcase bike folds neatly and quickly … http://cyclepedia.org/index.php/Main/20070429?action=edit

101-Years-Old Still Pedaling Bicycle - WHIOtv.com - Dayton,OH,USA Troy, Ohio — At 101-years-old, Clair Duckham, who co-founded the Dayton Cycling Club in 1961, pedaled his low-riding Whiz-Wheel trike from Vandalia to Troy … http://www.whiotv.com/news/13218061/detail.html

Great Cycling Training Programs For Better Performance By Jesper Therkildsen 12, 14, 16 and 18 hours per week training program. If you think it is cold outside (or if it really is cold outside…) then try one of these indoor cycling programs:. Aerobic and anaerobic programs and more effective aerobic programs. http://www.training4cyclists.com/great-cycling-training-programs-for-better-performance/

Princess’ bicycle to be auctioned - BBC News - UK A bicycle which was ridden by Princess Diana when she was a child is due to be auctioned next month. The Tracker bike will be sold by auctioneers Keys… http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/northamptonshire/6605061.stm

Machines or men? - Beaufort Gazette - Beaufort,SC,USA “They have genetics that are beyond comprehensible,” said Dr. Gordon Krueger, a surgeon at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and cycling aficionado… http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local_sports/story/6488341p-5777002c.html

Contrasting cycling numbers By Philip “The decline in bicycle riding was the most dramatic change in the top ten,” said Thomas Doyle, vice president of information and research for NSGA. “America’s youth appears to be opting for other forms of wheels—scooters, … http://www.spinopsys.com/archives/985

Youth collides with pickup; Parents face charge after bicycle mishap - Timmins Daily Press - Timmins,Ontario,Canada As a result, the youth’s parents will be charged with permitting a person under the age of 16 to drive a bicycle without a helmet. Police say parents can be … http://www.timminspress.com/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=506142&catname=Local+News&classif=

Bicycle seats got a bum rap - Toronto Star - Toronto,Ontario,Canada Georgena Terry, a former mechanical engineer who founded a national women’s cycling equipment and apparel company in the basement of her Rochester, NY… http://www.thestar.com/Life/article/206745

Man Shot to Death While Selling a Bicycle - WLTX.com - Columbia,SC,USA North Charleston police say a man trying to sell a bicycle has been shot to death on a city street… http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=49092

Designer Animal Head Bicycle Saddles By Admin If you’re looking to add a little pizazz to your peddle bike and you happen to be an animal lover, then these somewhat cute animal head bicycle saddles should fit the bill nicely. Made from… [[ This is a content summary only. … http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/04/27/animal-head-bicycle-saddles/

Designer Animal Head Bicycle Saddles By Admin If you’re looking to add a little pizazz to your peddle bike and you happen to be an animal lover, then these somewhat cute animal head bicycle saddles should fit the bill nicely. Made from… [[ This is a content summary only. … http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/04/27/animal-head-bicycle-saddles/

Bicycle cabs take flight in Washington - Examiner.com - USA Bicycle taxis in DC seemed like a risky bet last summer when DC Pedicab entered the Washington marketplace. … http://www.examiner.com/a-696904~Bicycle_cabs_take_flight_in_Washington.html

Driver in bicycle fatality remains free - Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA … after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated causing death for the fatal hit-and-run of Roger Harris while he was riding his bicycle on Indiana 1. … http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/LOCAL/70426005

Bicycles in the News for Wednesday, Apr25th2007

RevoPower gasoline bicycle wheel By Fritz RevoPower is a $600 bicycle wheel with a gasoline engine in the hub. You simply replace your 26″ front wheel with the RevoPower wheel, put the gasoline in a water bottle cage, clip the throttle to your handlebar and you’re good to go. … http://www.cyclelicio.us/2007/04/revopower-gasoline-bicycle-wheel.html

IMAZ–The BIKE (a teaser) By Celia The bike was windy. it was indeed. but going out was fun. with the wind behind my knees. So coming back was just a minor. bump in the road. so I could fly out on the course again. and feel invincible. There were people cheering … http://triathletediva.com/?p=99

Finally, bikes for sale in DWR By James Marketing an expensive bicycle to people who are not bike enthusiasts would most likely require some different thinking. It would also require exploring new venues for advertising and possibly different channels of distribution… http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2007/04/finally-bikes-for-sale-in-dwr.html

Cycling: Who needs races when the scandals are so good? International Herald Tribune - France These are certainly exciting times in bicycle racing: attacks and counterattacks, feuds and threats, grudges and challenges. … http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/04/25/sports/BIKE.php

My Bicycle By Whisky Prajer So I called my local bicycle shop and asked if they had any advice. “Better wheel her in,” said the gear-head. I did, and explained the situation all over again to the guy who met me at the door. He listened to me without interrupting. … http://whiskyprajer.blogspot.com/2007/04/my-bicycle.html

Extensive training allows team to bike toward a cure - Red and Black - Athens,GA,USA Breevoort, a junior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Kennesaw, proposed the idea of a transcontinental ride at a Triathlon Club meeting,.. http://www.redandblack.com/home/news/2007/04/25/Variety/Extensive.Training.Allows.Team.To.Bike.Toward.A.Cure-2878643.shtml

Cycling through beauty, hazards of Ireland - Vancouver Sun - Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada The slow pace of a bicycle lends itself to absorbing a land with myriad details and layers upon layers of history, culture and nature. … http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/travel/story.html?id=f71e47de-9125-4fff-a9fb-eed87867baa1&k=29333

Bicycle safety reminders - Chaska Herald - Chaska,MN,USA Bicycle season is here and MnDOT is asking motorists and bicyclists to remember that they have the same rights and responsibilities while traveling on all… Failure to yield the right-of-way or obey a traffic sign or signal is the most frequent causes of motorist/bicycle crashes. http://www.chaskaherald.com/node/1479

Book touts ‘carb cycling’ - The State - Columbia,SC,USA Roman Malkov, a physician and physiologist who specializes in sports medicine and nutrition, tries to sort out the myths in “The Carb Cycling Diet” ($23.95, … http://www.thestate.com/117/story/45339.html

Ironman competitor hopes to accomplish something extraordinary - KXLY - Spokane,WA,USA COEUR D’ALENE — The Ironman triathlon is considered the most grueling and intense race on Earth. Athletes train for months, sometimes years to swim,… [two prosthetic legs]. http://www.kxly.com/news/?sect_rank=3§ion_id=561&story_id=10456

Inside triathlon has an article on open water swimming By Tony Austin Anytime I see an article that begins with: “The Secrets of…”, I grab on to my wallet and my common sense for dear life. Though it has a lousy title most of the information is very good. I do disagree with the “draft off another … http://scaq.blogspot.com/2007/04/inside-triathlon-has-article-on-open.html

TV poses 15 different health risks to our children - Daily Mail - UK Television is “the greatest unacknowledged health threat of our time” with 15 separate risks to couch potato children, a psychologist claimed. … http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=450162&in_page_id=1770&in_a_source=

David Sylvester Hits the Road Again for 3rd Charitable Cross - RushPRnews.com - Montreal,Quebec,Canada Now, I will join an organized bicycle race/expedition this August starting in Istanbul and taking me through Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, … http://www.rushprnews.com/press/archives/123460

Manchester Dropouts: bicycle polo team By Mancubist Bicycle polo breaks out twice weekly - Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 2pm - on a pitch behind Platt Fields’ basketball courts. Check out these photos from Manchester Dropout’s game against the Oxford Supernova Society earlier this … http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/24/manchester-dropouts-bicycle-polo-team

Bicycle seat mistaken for gun - Regina Leader-Post - Regina,Saskatchewan,Canada SASKATOON — A bicycle seat and post that were mistaken for a firearm caused the alarm at the University of Saskatchewan campus Friday, Saskatoon police … http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/city_province/story.html?id=1b1aa128-466b-4f4c-85af-b2167ffb2329

Budapest Sees Record Long Bicycle Procession By kate Budapest Sees Record Long Bicycle Procession. This sounds like it would have been a sight to see. Can anyone share photos or impressions of the event? via the amazing velolove list.”The “Critical Mass” (CM) bicycle procession held in … http://www.nowpublic.com/budapest_sees_record_long_bicycle_procession

Man killed in bicycle dispute Aurora Beacon News - Aurora,IL,USA The three offenders then fled northbound on Bolingbrook Drive on foot with the gray BMX-style bicycle, worth approximately $150, police said. .. http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/354246,6_1_NA23_STABBING_S1.article