Freire Has Stage Victory Invalidated at Basque Tour

Just when you think you?re witnessing one of the least interesting stages of the summer, a 179-kilometer (111-mile) up and down grinder in the Vuelta Ciclista al País Vasco, with the predictable break away being dangled on a 2-minute string by the big named teams who will inevitably bunch it over the last climb to [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/freire-has-stage-victory-invalidated-at-basque-tour/

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Klöden 3rd Horner 4th After Day One of Basque Tour

Team RadioShack?s Andreas Klöden (GER) continuing to display exceptional form this season came in 3rd today with ?The Shack?s? Christopher Horner (USA) close behind in today?s 150-kilometer mountainous first stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al País Vasco, Tour of the Basque Country in Northeast Spain. This first of 6 stages was deemed by some [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-3rd-horner-4th-after-day-one-of-basque-tour/

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TdF Stage 11 ? Wet, Cold, Dry, Downpour

In the last flat 167.5-km sprinter?s stage before the Tour de France climbs into the Pyrénées tomorrow, the cyclists raced mostly southwest from Blaye-les-Mines to Lavaur, France on a chilly wet day that saw some welcomed caution on slick roads. No serious crashes, no one hurt, just good racing. After only a [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-11-%e2%80%93-wet-cold-dry-downpour/

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Visit Adventure Cycling on Your Next Bicycle Tour

With summer weather finally peeking through the clouds here in Missoula, our office is in full visitor mode. On Monday alone, we had almost 40 visitors, including a big group from PUSH America. Throughout the season, we plan to have around 1,000 travelers stopping to say "hi" on their cycling adventures. Some of them are biking across the country on the TransAm, the Northern Tier, or their own route. Others are on a quick 4-day bike vacation with their family. Whatever their current adventure, they stop in to see the history behind our organization and bicycle travel, to sample the free ice cream and to rest.

If you visit our office, you will be met by one of our staff members who has volunteered to be the Official Cyclist Greeter for the day. They will have you log your trip in our visitor book, snap your photo for our visitor wall and offer you complimentary ice cream and beverages. You can also check your email, buy some gear or check out the collection of photographs and vintage bikes throughout the office. If you are not yet a member, you will get a free membership. If you are already a current member of Adventure Cycling, you will receive one of our new limited-edition bandanas. These were designed by co-founder Greg Siple specifically for our visiting members. They come in 6 different colors and all feature the same design which has the word "bicycle" in several different languages.  These bandanas are an exclusive momento for visiting member cyclists.

Our first visiting Member to receive the new bandana
So, if Missoula is on your route, be sure to stop in and say "hi".  We are open Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 and on the following Saturdays from 9 - 1: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, and 8/25.  If you have already stopped in to see us, you can find your photo in our visitor gallery to share with your friends and family!

Photo by Greg Siple.


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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS is typically posted every other Friday by Amy Corbin, Membership and Marketing Coordinator. Membership Highlights spotlights the various benefits of membership,our accomplishments thanks to member support, and even interviews with some of our most passionate and dedicated members, both individual and organizational.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/06/visit-adventure-cycling-on-your-next.html

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2012 Summer Bikepacking Gear List

This will be my 4th summer of bikepacking and, as with every year, I've got some changes in my gear system. New stuff, old reliables, and some test pieces thrown in to make sure I don't get too comfortable.

The most noticeable change this year is the lack of a backpack. I've been trying to get that weight off for a few years and, unless I stumble into a situation which calls for more space, I think I've finally managed it. The only riding condition where this would normally be a hindrance -- technical singletrack -- isn't a factor because my bike is not designed to rage, but crawl. And, I don't mind walking.

Summertime in western Montana and northern Idaho rarely produces all day drizzles or intense thunderstorms. Instead we get light, quick drizzles, if anything at all. And because of this, my thought has always been to have a light, quick clothing selection. No waterproof jacket. No waterproof pants. I'm not trying to stay dry, just warm. I'll dry out later if necessary.

Items I wear while moving are a mix of wind layers, fleece, and wool, with the exception being neoprene or waterproof socks in case my feet get cold. These vapor barriers make feet sweat tons, but keep them warm.

The biggest change in my clothing system is the addition of a down vest which I'm using as I do a belay jacket in winter: my warmest layer for kicking around at camp, and to augment my sleeping bag's rating. In the past I've always used a synthetic piece for this function, but I decided to go with down this year (I may regret it).

Shoes will either be a minimalist trail runner with platforms or beefy mountain-bike specifics when riding clipless.

From there it's all the basics: tool kit, repair/first-aid kit, camera, map, Aqua Mira, bottles, fire starter kit, headlamp, etc.

Check out my full bikepacking gear list (PDF). Keep in mind, it's always changing. And, I'd be stoked to hear some suggestions.


Photos by Casey Greene

Photo 1: Packing up on Rock Creek. My bike on the right. Courtney's on the left.
Photo 2: Clothing choices.
Photo 3: Sleep and shelter: MH Mtn Speed 32 sleeping bag, Thermarest ProLite S, BD Twilight Bivy.
Note: A version of this post first appeared on Casey's blog

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BIKEPACKER is written by Casey Greene and Paul Hansbarger -- Adventure Cycling staff, part-time adventure seekers and gear nerds alike. It appears on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/06/2012-summer-bikepacking-gear-list.html

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Andreas Klöden Out of the Tour

And then there were 5! After just a few minutes of pedaling into today?s Stage 13, Team RadioShack?s Andreas Klöden was forced to abandon his Tour effort this year succumbing to numerous injuries from several bad crashes. With numerous bruises and bad scrapes the most serious injury was Andreas? back, which caused him severe [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/andreas-kloden-out-of-the-tour/

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FREE Retul Fit with All Bikes Purchased at the Triathlon Show 2012 ? BOOK NOW

Preparations are under way for this years Triathlon Show (formerly TCR) at Sandown Park race course on 2nd to the 4th of March. This years show promises to be bigger and better than ever and has gone “triathlon specific” for 2012 and Bike Science will be there in force! Meet our fitters, see a wide [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/02/09/free-retul-fit-with-all-bikes-purchased-at-the-triathlon-show-2012-book-now

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