Andreas Klöden Finishes 2nd at Paris-Nice 2011

Team RadioShack’s Andreas Klöden added to his long and impressive list of palmaires today, finishing in 2nd place in the overall general classification of the 8 days of the storied Paris-Nice race. On a cold and rainy day, on some very slick roads in the south of France, the experienced 35-year old finished the [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/andreas-kloden-finishes-2nd-at-paris-nice-2011/

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PDW Origami Fenders

It's never a bad time to talk about fenders, and the latest option I've played around with is the Origami Fender from Portland Design Works (PDW).

This is one of the few bicycle components or accessories of any kind that I've actually enjoyed putting together. When you buy it, the fender is stamped into a flat plastic sheet, which you need to punch out and fold, then snap into the mounting clamp. You will need a Phillips head screw driver to put the seatpost mounting clamp together and a 4mm allen key to cinch the fender to your seat post (so it isn't an origami project from start to finish).

Once installed, the fender does a good job of staying put, so long as you tighten it snugly to your seat post. At its widest, it measures 5" and tapers down to 3.5" wide at the tail, which is nearly enough to provide full coverage on my Surly Pugsley. The fender reaches out a long 17.5" which will help keep the water from tailing too high off your back wheel; people riding behind you will appreciate it.

At $25 it is well priced against the competition and a matching downtube mounted front origami fender is also available for $20.

Photo by Josh Tack

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TOURING GEAR AND TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/pdw-origami-fenders.html

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Sweet Memories

Yesterday I was chewing on some ginger trail mix and all of a sudden a flood of memories rushed over me. I thought about a trip that I did with my friend Keri on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes bike path in Idaho last summer, and all the fun we had while we were snacking. "Don't eat all the ginger!" she laughed, as she caught me poking around picking the best parts out. "That's cheating!"


It's funny how certain tastes can take us back. I still can't eat crunchy rice sticks. Josh and I packed them for a bike trip in Peru and for a few days that was all we ate. I still remember the moment when Josh finally snapped and fed the remainder to a skinny cow by the side of the road. Now, I feel queasy whenever I think of those slightly stale, salty chips.

I like to think of what tastes people might associate with me. I hope that whenever Josh has Juevos Rancheros he thinks of our fantastic tour in Baja, Mexico (and doesn't associate me with the water that made him ill for 3 days). I wonder if Lily thinks about me when she drinks super sweet Port wine--the same kind we drank when when we rode down the Pacific Coast for a week last summer. What foods do you associate with certain rides or people?

Photos by Josh Tack

--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/2012/01/sweet-memories.html

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Team RadioShack Moves 3 into Paris-Nice Top 10 after Stage 6

In Friday’s race of truth, the individual time trial at the 69th running of Paris-Nice, Tony Martin of HTC-Highroad, as expected by many, laid down a devastating effort over the 27 kilometer course, beating the next competitor by a full 20 seconds and scrambling the general classification from the previous day’s posting. However, Team RadioShack [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-moves-3-into-paris-nice-top-10-after-stage-6/

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TdF Halfway Point ? Havoc, Mayhem, Carnage

When it?s over, it will be very hard for anyone to discuss this 98th edition of the Tour de France, without mentioning the numerous, high profile, and wild crashes that have marred the first half of this year?s contest. Not only has there been an extremely high number of riders hitting the deck, but [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tdf-halfway-point-havoc-mayhem-carnage/

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Perfecta Perfection ? Viner Perfecta Demo Bike is Built

Our first Viner demo bike is complete. A true Italian thoroughbred! For this one we’ve stuck with an Italian theme throughout with components from Campag, Deda and Selle Italia Viner Perfecta frame and fork (demo bike is an off the peg medium frame, but all customer frames are custom geometry and made to order) Campag Chorus 11 speed [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/11/09/perfecta-perfection-viner-perfecta-demo-bike-is-built

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Next Thursday -- Is Your US Representative a Cycling Supporter?

If you follow national transportation policy, one thing is clear -- federal investment in non-motorized, active transportation (aka biking and walking) is under siege. Next week, on Thursday, February 2, the transportation committee of the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider long-term legislation to fund transportation -- and the draft they will review completely eliminates all programs dedicated to biking and walking, including transportation enhancements and safe routes to school. These programs have been remarkably effective (and inexpensive) in spurring a cycling renaissance and more transportation options -- yet unlike every other major form of transportation, only biking and walking are targeted for complete elimination of their supporting programs.

If this concerns you and you want to take action, here are two options: (1) find out if your Member of Congress is on the House Transportation Committee and urge him or her to support an amendment to include bike-walk funding in this bill (here's an easy-to-use alert -- hit the "Take Action" button); (2) keep an eye on our blog or the America Bikes' website and you'll find out the status of the bill as it moves to the full House of Representatives (probably later in February -- here's a helpful timeline of the planned Congressional schedule). At that point, you'll be able to write and call your Representative, asking them to support the small but vital investment the federal government makes in active transportation for people of all ages.

Thanks for your interest and for taking action to make America a more bike-friendly country.

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JIM SAYER is executive director of Adventure Cycling Association.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/next-thursday-is-your-us-representative.html

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