Klöden or Horner Could Win Tour of the Basque Country

Today?s 4th stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al País Vasco, Tour of the Basque Country in Spain, was predicted by many to be the decisive battle in the mountains that would reveal the one or two riders that could stomp down on the field and make this race their own. And while it was [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-or-horner-could-win-tour-of-the-basque-country/

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Big Skies Bike Rides: Great Wold Valley from Hunmanby

Big Skies Bike Rides is the name given to eight cycle loop rides 'launched' in 2010. They take their name from the phrase used by David Hockney when he compared the sky over the Yorkshire Wolds to 'the big sky' he experienced in the American West. This 21.1-mile route starts in Hunmanby and passes through [...]

Source: http://cycleseven.org/big-skies-bike-rides-great-wold-valley-from-hunmanby

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Big Skies Bike Rides: Great Wold Valley from Hunmanby

Big Skies Bike Rides is the name given to eight cycle loop rides 'launched' in 2010. They take their name from the phrase used by David Hockney when he compared the sky over the Yorkshire Wolds to 'the big sky' he experienced in the American West. This 21.1-mile route starts in Hunmanby and passes through [...]

Source: http://cycleseven.org/big-skies-bike-rides-great-wold-valley-from-hunmanby

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Allegheny Mountains Loop

In recent weeks I have come across a couple of indications that the hidden gem of a route known as the Allegheny Mountains Loop is growing in popularity. The route covers terrain both paved and gravel with grades ranging from 1 percent to a steep 18 percent. It also provides lots of opportunities to enjoy a more primitive style of camping, with regular indoor lodging stops available, as well.

The first indication I noticed was a great ride report post on our Forums. The writer included not only his favorite bits and some observations about the riding conditions, but recommendations for additional activities like visiting the National Radio Telescope Observatory.

The second piece of evidence I came across was a review of the map on our online store, Cyclosource, for the Allegheny Mountains You Print version. (Since this map is a pdf file, you have the choice to print it yourself or pay a bit extra and order the Allegheny Mountains We Print version, to have us print it on tear- and water-resistant, 8.5" x 11" paper.) This reviewer had almost an identical experience as the forum poster, mentioning the low-traffic roads, sites to visit off the route, and a tire size recommendation.

While it appears to have been a good spring touring choice, don't despair that you missed your weather window for 2011. In the Routes & Mapping FAQ we recommend riding it any time between early spring and early fall, so you still have plenty of time to plan a trip for later in the year. (Note: the other two reviews available on Cyclosource were posted in September and October, so fall could easily be just as great.)

Map cover image by Routes & Mapping staff

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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures and persons from Adventure Cycling's Route Network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure. She also wants to remind you that map corrections and comments are always welcome via the online Map Correction Form.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/06/allegheny-mountains-loop.html

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Meet Steve Parsons - Tour Leader & Summer Intern


Greetings adventure cyclists. I'm Steve Parsons, the new tours department summer intern.

I am originally from upstate New York, and am now at The Pennsylvania State University studying Outdoor Recreation/Park Management. I plan to graduate in August, and have no clue where I will go from there. In the past I have worked at bike shops, managed a kayak store, and worked as a ski instructor.

In my free time I enjoy being outside. A few of my favorite activities include cycling, mountain biking, bike touring, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and downhill and cross country skiing. I have been cycling since I was two, and have been a self-contained tourist for the past nine years. I have toured in the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes region of New York, the White and Green Mountains in New Hampshire and Vermont, around the Great Lakes in Michigan and Wisconsin, and in the Alps of Southern France.

So, how did I become involved with Adventure Cycling? Our family had been members for a number of years, and I knew that I wanted to lead some tours for the organization. In 2009 I completed Adventure Cycling's Leadership Training Course, a highly recommended course that teaches you all the aspects of leading a tour. In 2010, I co-led the van-supported Trans Am tour, a great way to ride Adventure Cycling's flagship route. This coming September I will be co-leading the Wild Coast van-supported tour, which offers some extraordinary scenery along the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route.

A few personal adventures I would like to do include getting a border collie and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail with him or her, canoeing the Boundary Waters in Minnesota and Canada, and setting out on an adventure tour of New Zealand that includes bike touring, kayaking, backpacking, scuba diving, sky diving, bungee jumping, and much more.

If anybody has any suggestions for what to do next, please let me know!

Photo by Robin Campbell, 2010 Trans-Am Van-Supported Tour Participant

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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Steve -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's tours department. Check out our 2011 guided tours today.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/06/meet-steve-parsons-tour-leader-summer.html

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Team RadioShack Roster in Tour Down Under 2011

Team Radioshack have just released the list of riders who will participate in Tour Down Under 2011 in Australia, January 16-23, 2011. This will be the last pro race in Lance Armstrong’s career, and it will attract a lot of extra spectators. One of the big surprises is that Robbie McEwen will ride on the same [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/team-radioshack-roster-in-tour-down-under-2011/

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Hortobagyi Husos Palacsinta (meaty Hungarian pancakes)

Hungarians are a proud people and nothing seems to excite their dignity more than food. Meeting peter, a Hungarian restaurateur at his part time home The White Swan in Golders Green, I began to understand why. For Hungarians food is...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/thehungrycyclist/~3/GKMtyIcjw4U/hortobagyi-husos-palacsinta-meaty-hungarian-pancakes.html

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Cobb Saddles ? BACK IN STOCK NOW

Our best selling range of Cobb V-Flow saddles are back in stock NOW and ready to order. The original V-Flow, V-Flow plus and V-Flow max back in stock in both black and white. We love the comfort and improved posture that Cobb saddles offer, but don’t take our word for it. Ireland’s most experienced triathlete [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/05/17/cobb-saddles-back-in-stock-now

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Tiago Machado Aims for Tour de France 2011

Having had a strong debut season with Team RadioShack, the promising 25 year old Portuguese rider Tiago Machado said that one of his top ambitions for 2011 is to make his Grand Tour debut. If possible, he?d like that to be in the biggest race of all. ?My goals for next season are to win races, [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/tiago-machado-aims-for-tour-de-france-2011/

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