Reader Giveaway: a see me wear? jersey

If you ride on the roads, being sure that drivers see you is probably a big concern. Earle Bower, avid cyclist and see me wear? founder, developed his product to help you do just that. ?I was shocked to learn how many riders are hit by drivers who didn?t see them in broad daylight. To address this issue, I developed the most vivid bicycle jerseys -- with fluorescent colors for ultimate visibility during daylight hours,? says Mr. Bower. ?Drivers are looking for other motor vehicles and not for cyclists who present a much smaller, narrower image. Our jerseys make riders more visible, particularly in shade or fading sunlight.?

See me wear? is a new line of cycling wear developed by Mr. Bower, a retired businessman and cyclist. Bower lives in North Carolina and rides year round. After several close calls with motorists, he realized that many drivers simply don?t see cyclists. Bower developed this new line of cycling wear specifically to provide for the greatest possible visibility.

Mr. Bower believes in cycling safely and that?s why he has offered one lucky Adventure Cycling reader, the brightest, smartest jersey on the road. The see me wear? jersey combines three brilliant colors, International Orange, Bright Yellow and Fire Engine Lime in an attractive chevron pattern. For the greatest possible visibility, the jersey is printed using fluorescent dyes which are particularly effective in shade and fading light.


A recent article in Bicycling magazine (December 2010 pg. 34) stated that, ?When cyclists wear fluorescent clothing, a driver?s perception distance (when drivers first see cyclists) increases from 400 feet to 2,200 feet during the day??

The jerseys are 100% poly for superior wicking, have a ˝ length invisible zipper and three back pockets. 100% made in the USA, all profits go to support bicycle safety programs.

To be entered to win, simply leave a comment before midnight, MST on Sunday, 8/28/2011, telling us where we would see you wearing this jersey. Anonymous comments will not be eligible to win. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday and announced here.

Visit their website for more information about see me wear? jerseys, to see a powerful video demonstration, or to order.


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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS is typically posted on Fridays by Amy Corbin, membership and marketing coordinator. Membership Highlights spotlights the various benefits of membership, what we have accomplished 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/2011/08/reader-giveaway-see-me-wear-jersey.html

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Team RadioShack Line-up for Tour de Romandie

Team Radioshack is ready with their team for the 2011 edition of the Swiss race Tour de Romandie, which runs in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Tour de Romandie (Switzerland), 26/04 – 01/05/2011 Riders : Fumiyuki Beppu, Jani Brajkovic, Manuel Cardoso, Ben Hermans, Geoffroy Lequatre, Dmitriy Muravyev, Sébastien Rosseler & Haimar Zubeldia Directors : Alain Gallopin & [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-line-up-for-tour-de-romandie/

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Try ANY Bike for Size ? BEFORE YOU BUY

Why risk spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a new bike without being absolutely sure it fits? With our state of the art fitting bikes based at Bike Science Derby and Bike Science Bristol we can replicate the position of ANY bike before you buy to ensure the frame is a suitable match for [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/08/25/try-any-bike-for-size-before-you-buy-2

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Amgen Tour, Stage 4, Chris Horner?s Climbing Clinic

Team RadioShack?s Chris Horner schooled the peloton at the Tour of California on how to power up the summit on Sierra Road at the end of the 82-mile (132-kilometer) stage from Livermore to San Jose, with a burst of power that must have left heads shaking in disbelief. While everyone was convinced that Levi [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/amgen-tour-stage-4-chris-horner%e2%80%99s-climbing-clinic/

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Join the U.S. Bicycle Route System on Facebook & Twitter

Just a quick note to remind everyone that the U.S. Bicycle Route System is on Facebook and Twitter! Join us there and get updates about the U.S. Bicycle Route System on your news or Twitter feed. Plus, it's a great way to join the conversation!

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BUILDING THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM (USBRS) is posted by Ginny Sullivan, USBRS coordinator at Adventure Cycling, and features news and updates related to the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System. The USBRS project is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by a task force under the auspices of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Members of the task force include officials and staff from state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, and nonprofits like the East Coast Greenway Alliance, and Mississippi River Trail, Inc.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/08/join-us-bicycle-route-system-on.html

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Cycling Holiday in Spain made simple!

Article written by: Andalucian cycling experience Over the last few years cycling as a sport and leisure activity has boomed in the UK and Ireland and indeed across the world. Cycling is said to be the fastest growing participant sport and families are getting out on their bikes and enjoying some quality time together whilst many other people are hitting the trail centers across the UK and there seems to be an abundance of Sportive to enter too. Whilst a growing number of people are enjoying their bikes and riding at home, many have still to experience the challenges and thrills of riding their bikes abroad. Europe has many great cycling destinations and Andalucía in southern Spain has a great year round climate for riding. A little over 2 hours 30 minutes from most UK and Ireland airports and you can be landing at Malaga airport on the Costa del Sol. Spain is a familiar destination of many travelers but what most cyclists don?t realize is that it also has some of the best riding Europe has to offer. Whether you are new to the sport, male or female, young or old, novice or mega fit experienced rider, a mountain biker, road cyclist, tri-athlete, familys or leisure riders.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/BdCK3oIFnnI/

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RadioShack Owns The Podium in West Flanders

Recently Team RadioShack completed a sporting feat that went a bit unheralded outside of the relatively tight community that forms the cycling world and it?s rabid fans.  From 4-6 March TRS literally dominated the competition during the 65th running of the Driedaagse van Est-Vlaanderen in Belgium, that?s ?Three Days of West Flanders? for you non-Flemish [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/radioshack-owns-the-podium-in-west-flanders/

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