Long distances, small feats. Chrono des Nations.

Sometimes great distances must be travelled to accomplish small feats.  How far would you travel to race your bike for 20.87 km?  I travelled exactly 4973 miles.  One way.  Why?  Simple.  Chrono des Nations.  Chrono des Nations, celebrating its 30th year anniversary, is one of the largest one day UCI time trials in the world that signifies the end of the European racing season.  How could I turn down this?  After spending the last two years trying to conquer the concussions and the elusive side effects, I needed to give...

Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/long-distances-small-feats-chrono-des-nations/

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TheIronMansNuts ? Follow PJ?s amazing story and learn more about the Bike Science bike fit process

Meet PJ, former elite level decathlete who after suffering with years of injury and illness went very much the way of the couch potato! Now, back in training again and on the road to competing at Ironman 70.3 Majorca with the help of our team from Bike Science South East. Watch the video to find [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2012/11/06/theironmansnuts-follow-pjs-amazing-story-and-learn-more-about-the-bike-science-bike-fit-process

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Poll: Team Radioshack Riders in Tour de France 2011

We are only a couple of weeks away from the biggest cycling event of the year. This year’s Tour de France starts Saturday July 2nd and ends Sunday July 24th 2011. This year the team will have to do without Lance Armstrong, but the team still has great podium potential. Which 9 riders do you [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/poll-team-radioshack-riders-in-tour-de-france-2011/

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Meet Adam Reel: Building Bicycle Travel Initiatives


There have been many developments at Adventure Cycling over the past few months. Armed with a new strategic plan, we've launched a new department, called Travel Initiatives that is devoted to the continued development of the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) as well as bolstering bicycle tourism by making bike travel easier and more accessible to anyone traveling in North America. As director of this new department, I am thrilled to announce new staff that will assist the Adventure Cycling team as we work toward our five-year goals. Meet Adam Reel.

Name: Adam Reel

Hometown: Lexington, VA

Schools, Majors, Degrees: Virginia Military Institute, BA English; The College of William and Mary, MBA

Hobbies: I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. Some of my favorite hobbies are cycling, skiing, backpacking, climbing, and fly fishing. I also love playing the guitar and going to concerts!

Little known facts about you:  I grew up riding horses, not bikes.

What's your favorite mode of transportation around town? By bike of course! I love cruising around Missoula's awesome bike-route system on my Surly Long Haul Trucker.

Why did you move to Missoula? The mix of great community and unbelievable outdoor recreation.

How did you come to learn about Adventure Cycling Association? I learned about Adventure Cycling while planning my Transamerican cycling trip during graduate school.

Why do you want to be involved with the U.S. Bicycle Route System? I believe the formal designation of bicycle routes around the country will lead to the advancement of cycling as a viable travel and recreation option.

What do you think is the number one barrier to bike travel? How should we fix it? I would say the number one barrier is the perception by some people that bike travel is beyond their skill level. I don't think there is a single "silver bullet" for a fix. However, Adventure Cycling is actively working on projects that will help to change this perception, such as making bike-travel information readily and easily accessible, making sure accommodations are available for cyclists, and advancing the U.S. Bike Route System. These projects will help to make bicycle travel an option for everyone.

How do you see this work benefiting America? This work is benefiting America by encouraging the continued growth of cycling through the creation of safe, convenient, and designated cycling routes. I see the growth of cycling helping to build a healthier, greener America.

What are you looking forward to most about working here? Definitely coming to work everyday and being surrounded by people who are just as passionate about cycling as I am.

Welcome aboard Adam! We're thrilled to have you. Now, let's get to work!

Photo by Adam Reel.

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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/2012/12/meet-adam-reel-building-bicycle-travel.html

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Cycling and Happiness

What impact does cycling have on our state of mind, our emotions and our general sense of happiness? Firstly, the act of cycling or any physical exercise can definitely help to create a ‘feel good effect’. Medical people talk about certain chemicals, such as Serotonin, which are released when cycling. These are free mood enhancing [...]

Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/6682/cycling/cycling-and-happiness/

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Recap at The Giro?s Halfway Point

Today marked the 10th stage of this year?s 3,525 kilometer (2190+ mile), 21-stage Giro d?Italia. Some of the great racing so far will not soon be forgotten, but unfortunately this year?s 94th edition of the race may be most remembered for the horrible tragedy that befell one of its up-and-coming stars on Monday?s stage 3. [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/recap-at-the-giro%e2%80%99s-halfway-point/

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