Summer Bike Fit SALE :: BOOK NOW AND SAVE ON RETUL BIKE FITS

The summer has finally arrived, so now’s the time to get out and ride! Why not enjoy your best summer of riding ever with a precision bike fit from Bike Science? We’re offering our Level 2 Retul precision fit for just £150 – That’s £35 off the standard price. Our Level 2 bike fit uses Retul [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/05/28/summer-bike-fit-sale-book-now-and-save-on-retul-bike-fits

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Global Inspiration

Jim Sayer from Adventure Cycling (in the middle) with Richard Weston, a co-author of a new report on the economic impact of bike tourism in Europe, and Camille Thome, secretary-general of the Departements et Regions Cyclables, a leading French advocacy group, in Nantes, France.
I'm writing just after visiting the charming city of Nantes, France, where I had the good fortune of participating in several important meetings, both for the future of bike travel and for Adventure Cycling. Chief among them were the first-ever conference on bike tourism in Europe and a gathering of the national coordinators developing EuroVelo, a network of long-distance bike routes criss-crossing Europe (similar in scope and concept to the U.S. Bicycle Route System).

I was lucky to do a presentation at the first gathering, along with Christian Haag, director of South Australia's Bike SA. Like Adventure Cycling, Bike SA is thriving and sees huge potential in developing the bike tourism market (which they estimate pumps billions of dollars into the local economy).

As if we need further proof, all we have to do is look at Europe. A new report out from English researchers projects that bike tourism generates $44 billion euros (or close to $60 billion) annually -- and that the feeling among bike tour operators there is that business is surging (whereas three years ago, they felt it was static).

The EuroVelo network, planned for completion in 2020.

As exciting for me was meeting more than 25 coordinators from countries as varied as Greece, Slovenia, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Turkey, the Czech Republic, France, Luxembourg and Spain, who are building and branding 14 new continental routes as part of EuroVelo. They have ambitious plans to complete by 2020 the 70,000 kilometer network (that's similar in distance to Adventure Cycling's existing route network, though much greater than the current mileage of new official U.S. Bicycle Routes).

Many of EuroVelo's staff and national coordinators (with one American interloper!).
At the conference, I got some excellent tips on economic impact research and route development, while sharing our experience in branding bike travel. Altogether, I came away inspired and with a good feeling that, in our work here in the U.S., we're utilizing many of the same concepts and tools as Europe, albeit (right now) with significantly fewer resources.

Following Nantes, I've traveled to the heart of Rhine River country in Germany to experience for myself one of the EuroVelo routes (by bike, of course!), and the first which will be certified under a new process developed by the European Cyclists Federation. I'll have more to report on this unique project and my travels soon.

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JIM SAYER is executive director of Adventure Cycling Association.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/10/global-inspiration.html

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Video with Lance Armstrong: Is there a Cure for Cancer?

Jules organised for his mate Jim Stynes to catch up with cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. Jim is going through his own cancer treatment at the moment. For more information on Jim’s story go to http://www.reach.org.au or for more information on cancer visit http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/video-with-lance-armstrong-is-there-a-cure-for-cancer/

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Average Speeds of Cars and Bikes

One of the biggest motivations for transport choice is simply – which is fastest? When the train came along, you could suddenly travel from London to Bristol in four hours – rather than a couple of days travel by stage coach. No matter how much people complained about trains (and they did even in the [...]

Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/3393/cycling/average-speeds-of-cars-and-bikes/

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Choosing a bike saddle for comfort

By: Zoey Lancaster
Choosing a bike saddle for comfort is fun and can be used for stress relief. The last thing a cyclist needs is an uncomfortable saddle, as this will make riding an unbearable experience. Some people think that saddle discomfort has to be tolerated, but a proper bike seat is all you need to enjoy the freedom, convenience and pleasures of bike riding. The shape of a saddle is important in accommodating your anatomy. Women?s bicycle saddles are wider than men?s due to their wider sit bones. For a saddle that fits you perfectly, you need to consider your build, age, gender, weight, type of biking and riding time. A good bicycle saddle should be able to support your body weight while you pedal, balance and steer. When you hit a bump or cycle over uneven surfaces, the saddle must absorb the shock without transferring it to you. This way, you will not feel any impact.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/FErQcszh-2k/

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Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) - Eating London A to Z

Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) Here is a recipe from Mohsen Iranian restaurant. Aubergines are considered a staple in Iran, not dissimilar to our potato. They are used in numerous recipes an this simple recipe is for a tasty dip...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/thehungrycyclist/~3/wMFJr7OlPPo/mirza-ghasemi-iranian-aubergine-dip-eating-london-a-to-z.html

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Giro d?Italia Recap of Stages 11 and 12

Stage 11, Wednesday, 18 May, Machado Finds No Level Terrain The profile for the route, covering 144 Kilometers (89 miles) on the east coast of Italy, looked like the cutting teeth of an abused crosscut saw and probably felt like it for the racers. The jagged, irregular climbs ? four category 4 mountains – kept [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/giro-ditalia-recap-of-stages-11-and-12/

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