TdF Stage 10 ? Klöden Well Positioned

A very hilly 158-kilometers (about 100 miles) of warm, humid conditions over 4 categorized climbs saw the peloton working hard today after Monday?s rest day, with the sprinters teams looking to neutralize any breaks to choreograph a bunch sprint finish. And that?s just what happened. It looked like HTC-Highroad?s well-honed sprint train would [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-stage-10-kloden-well-positioned/

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Ben King Profile

Ben King Profile Benjamin King (born March 22, 1989 in North Garden, Virginia) is an American professional road-racing cyclist who moves up to Team RadioShack for the 2011 season.  Ben started racing at the age of 14 showing great promise and winning junior national titles before signing with Kelly Benefit Strategies.  He attended college at Virginia [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/ben-king-profile/

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Something(s) Great.

Here in the publications department at Adventure Cycling, we just got our proof of the Adventure Cyclist May issue back from the printer.


These are my favorite days at work -- when the proofs come back. I love sitting down at a table covered in pages of print with my pen and sticky notes. Looking over every inch of every page for typos, cut-off drop shadows, photos we could bump up -- I get so excited. It really feels like we're making something, creating something special.

Then everyone gets together and we go over our finds and fix them. We package up the proof and send it off to the printer again, knowing that what they send us next will be a beautiful, complete issue.

It's all about the process.

At home, my bearded manfriend is building a bike. I've been helping here and there, but I'm not exactly the best bike mechanic. I didn't feel like it was really ever going to become something until he let me help paint the frame. It finally came alive for me.


This will become a bike that will carry someone through life, towards adventures. We are making something!

Newness and creation seem to be heavy in the air this time of year. When riding my bike to work in the mornings, through a rain-coated town, I can tell that even the weather is in the midst of a process ... plotting something great.

Photo 1: This is a spread from the May issue of Adventure Cyclist, which should start hitting members' mailboxes in a week or so. The photo featured was taken by Dan Burden. Become a member today and don't miss out on this great issue!

Photo 2: A self-portrait while painting bikes. I love this picture because I think I look like Shredder.


Stay tuned, I promise I will feature the actual bike being built later in this column.

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ART + ADVENTURE = AWESOMENESS wishes to bring enthusiasm to your Mondays every other week. This column is written by Rachel Stevens, a graphic designer at Adventure Cycling Association.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/04/somethings-great.html

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Three Women Athletes Who Inspire Me to Take it to the Next Level

I love getting outside and moving my body around. It makes me feel alive. This post goes out to three super-awesome women who teach me how to be braver, stronger, quicker. There are so many inspirational ladies out there. Who do you look at for lessons?

Joan Benoit Samuelson's name to me is synonymous with women's distance running. She was born in 1957. She was a track star in college, but when she got into distance training she was so uncomfortable running in public on roads outside her small town that she'd pretend she was looking at flowers when a car would pass her. Finally, she got over her fear of running in public. Joan went on to win the gold medal at the 1984 summer Olympics for the marathon, and still holds the fastest time for an American woman at the Chicago Marathon and the Olympic Marathon. Lesson: Do what you love, and don't worry about what others think.

Just a few short years ago, Evelyn Stevens was working long hours as an associate on Wall Street--then she bought a bike for exercise. After a fun experience in a local race, Evelyn entered another...and won. Then she just kept winning. And she hasn't stopped. The thing with Evelyn Stevens is that she's just built for bike racing. She's capable of putting out huge amounts of leg power for her size and has incredible aerobic capacity. Now she rides for team Specialized/lululemon and is well on her way to becoming one of the best cyclists in the world. Lesson: Don't be afraid to try new things. You never know what secret strengths your body holds.
Steph Davis is an incredible, inspiring rock-climber, but I included her on my list because I love her blog where she she answers all sorts of questions, from how climbing shoes should fit to how to bake vegan cheesecake (really!). She seems so awesome and down to earth and interesting and exactly like the person you'd want on the other end of your rope. Sometimes when my hands hurt from climbing and I'm convinced I'll always be terrible, I read about Steph's incredible adventures and get all revved up again. Lesson: How to make oven-baked fries. Also, only fear is keeping you from being your greatest.

Photo 1 of Joan Beonot preparing for the 2008 Chicago Marathon, Wikipedia.org. Photo 2 of Stevens in the 2010 Merco Credit Union Grand Prix, Wikipedia. org. Photo 3 by Jimmy Chin.

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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/04/three-women-athletes-who-inspire-me-to.html

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The Hungry Cyclist Podcast - July 2011 - I is for Iran

Choosing a restaurant fro I in our alphabetical culinary quest was not easy. There were of course plenty of calls for India, a strong shout went out for Israel and with the current Nordic trend in cuisine many thought we...

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Top 3 For Me: My Favorite Gear from Cyclosource

Everyone's different, and has personal preference. These are my three favorite pieces of gear we sell at Adventure Cycling.

1. Ibex Arrivee Bibs

I love wool because it doesn't get stinky and I love bibs because I hate constriction around my belly (especially when I've been eating a lot of Easter candy). These super-soft bibs are some of my favorites and I love them especially in shoulder seasons because they're nice and warm.

2. Osprey Raptor Hydration Pack
Until I tried this pack, I had pretty much given up on backpack hydration. Finally, something that works! Comfy hip and sternum belts, and a no leak system so your water doesn't end up draining all over your back. The sternum buckle also has a magnet that allows for quick bite-valve attachment.

3. Revelate Tangle Frame Bag


Frame bags are such a great idea! I love these bags made by Revelate out of Alaska because they fit my bike and leave room for my water bottle cages. Surprisingly large, the bags have enough room for tools, maps, clothes, and whatever else I can think of. Revelate is a small company and they make their bags in small batches, so if you see them available on our online store grab them while you can!

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SHIPPING NEWS is brought to you by Sarah Raz, sales representative/outreach coordinator/lover of all things outdoors. She also wishes Eddy Merckx was her father (sorry Dad!)

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/04/top-3-for-me-my-favorite-gear-from.html

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Recap: Tour of Flanders (Ronde van Vlaanderen)

Hills are bad enough, Pave is not a preferred surface for cycling. Put the two together and you have a punishing prospect for a cycle race. And so it is with the Ronde van Vlaanderen. Thrills, spills leg-pain, guts and all out exhaustion are guaranteed in every running of this World Pro Tour race. Falling [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/recap-tour-of-flanders-ronde-van-vlaanderen/

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