Bicycle-riding Gene Hackman struck by car; he's "OK"

Noted actor Gene Hackman was apparently "rammed" by a car while riding his bicycle on a side road in the Florida Keys on Friday.

Hackman, who is 81, suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his legs and body. His publicist told the Daily News that Hackman is already on his way home.

It's good to know the actor survived the collision with ...

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2012/1/13/4978037.html

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Levi Leipheimer Maintains 2nd in Catalunya 2011

Today?s 5th stage of Spain?s venerated Volta a Catalunya was about as mountainous as a route can be and still not be officially classified a full on ?mountain stage.? Starting in El Vendrell and finishing some 206 kilometers (128 miles) later in Tarragona, the route profile of this year?s longest stage had the [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/levi-leipheimer-maintains-2nd-in-catalunya-2011/

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Meet Andy Sedgwick ? Bike Science North East?s Head Bike Fitter

We’re happy to announce the forthcoming opening of our North East of England region Bike Science fitting studio. Bike Science North East Unit G4 Morton Park Way Darlington Co Durham DL1 4PQ Proposed Opening Date – Mid December 2011 LOOK OUT FOR OUR OPENING MONTH OFFER – REDUCED BIKE FIT PRICES THROUGHOUT THE OPENING MONTH All fits at Bike Science North East will [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/11/08/meet-andy-sedgwick-bike-science-north-easts-head-bike-fitter

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Awesome Summer Family Vacations

Ah, the holidays are over, children are returning to school, and young adults will be heading back to college soon. Winter is beginning to settle in in most places in the country, with the coldest of weather just ahead. The good news? The days are finally getting longer.

Arlen, Chris, Brandon circa 1992
As I think back to when my boys, now in their mid-twenties, were teens and pre-teens, I fondly remember the glimmers of excitement that developed after the holidays. Our attention continued on winter sports, school, music, and clubs, but our thoughts invariably focused on summer. January and February, the time for summer vacation planning! Summer camps, weekend trips, visitors, vacations! Summers sometimes seemed as hectic as the holidays, but they were totally packed with fun and excitement. The calendars were placed on the table and the family began to talk about all that we wanted to do in the summer. Cycling opportunities and vacations were definitely on the agenda. Where to go? With whom to cycle? How long to ride? What to bring?

A ride in the rain -- C&O Family Fun
One of the beauties of an Adventure Cycling Family Fun tour is that all the logistics of the tour are handled for you. Once you arrive, you simply ride, enjoy the scenery, and share time with your children -- or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends. You can explore Colorado's mountains, Missouri's Katy Trail, or the C&O Canal. Every tour is catered with some of the best grub around prepared by our finest tour chefs. You'll ride load-free, with Adventure Cycling staff carry your tent and gear in a support vehicle. You have the opportunity to ride with your children and your children have the opportunity to meet other kids that like, or love, to ride. There are lots of sites to explore, with ample social time for everyone.

What are you waiting for? Start dreaming about, and planning for that family cycling vacation that you and your children will never forget! Check out our Family Fun tours now.

Antietam Battlefield -- C&O Family Fun


Top photo by Arlen Hall; middle and bottom photos by Larry Brock.

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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's ours Department. Check out our 2012 Tours!

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/awesome-summer-family-vacations.html

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Robbie McEwen Profile

Robbie McEwen (born June 24, 1972 in Brisbane) is an Australian road-racing champion in his final ? 15th ? season as a professional with Team RadioShack, having started his career with Rabobank in 1996. Nicknamed the Pocket Rocket, he has amassed an almost unsurpassed record of well over 200 victories throughout his long and [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/robbie-mcewen-profile/

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