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Ohio Honor Ride – Raising Money to Help America’s Healing Heroes! Ride 2 Recovery promotes wellness for injured veterans by using cycling as a form of rehabilitation. And it is making a difference in the lives of Healing Heroes! Please help support Ride 2 Recovery through the First Annual Ohio Honor Ride May 24, 2014 Start / Finish:  New Albany Plain Local High School New Albany, Ohio   Rider registration   Click Here  

The Innak Biking Shorts are designed to give you superior comfort and performance on dawn to dusk rides and treks. Made from Schoeller stretch canvas finished with R3 technology, the outside of the material up to the middle is water repellent; while from the inside to the middle it is water absorbent. This combination enables the Feelgood Technology 3XDRY® to prevent noticeable perspiration marks, to generate a comfortable cooling-effect, and to improve dirt and water repellency. Additional features include zippable leg vents, easy to access stash pockets, articulated crotch construction for ease of movement, and ultrasuede waistband facing to prevent chafing caused by repeated movement. [Innak Biking Shorts]

Look at the photo above. What is your first thought? Lots of ideas flashed through my mind when I saw the organic shape but bicycle was not one of them. Arion 1 was designed by a team of engineering students from the  University of Liverpool . The bicycle is more aerodynamic than most cars and the bicycle is encased in an inverted teardrop shell. This shape minimises the resistance and the bicycle  can reach a speed of  145 kmh (90mph). The rider of the bicycle is as low as possible and it may not be the most comfortable bicycle to ride. Every year the International Human Powered Vehicle Association (IHPVA) hold a speed challenge in Battle Mountian Nevda. The team from Liverpool University hopes to pass the rigorous testing in 2015 and break the world record that is currently held by TU Delft and VU Amsterdam universities, which recorded a speed of  133.78  kmh  (83.13 mph) in September 2013. [ From thinkibility.com  ]

The Cordillera Huayhuash lies in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the boundaries of the Ancash Region, Lima Region and Huanuco Region. “¿Huayhuash?¿¡Huayhuash con bici’s!? No. No noooo… Es imposible.” In the winter of 2014, three friends set out on a self supported ride, looking for nothing more than a truly genuine experience. The goal: to circumnavigate one of the most wonderful and wicked mountain ranges in the world – the Huayhuash, by bicycle. This was all a spur of the moment idea; part of the vicious cycle of making every adventure more thrilling than the last. January was the off-season, or rainy season, for the Andes so the wilderness would be completely desolate. The three friends hoped to be the second group to complete this trek on bikes. However, they underestimated the relentless weather they would encounter as they traveled for a week above treeline. The friends tagged first descents down rocky couloirs and 16,000ft passes, watched sunrises against the

Every day carry (or EDC) refers to a small collection of pocket-friendly tools that you carry on a daily basis for tackling situations both mundane and, when required, more urgent. The idea is to keep the kit simple with an eye towards self-reliance — you want items that do the most, while taking up as little pocket space as possible.  Whether you need to adjust your seat or change a tire, our EDC Bike Kit turns your keychain into an efficient cycling companion. There are two hex keys for on-the-road adjustments, a pair of mini pry bars for last-minute tire changes and a glow-in-the-dark compass for when your inner-navigational skills might have led you astray...  The corrosion resistant and rustproof  quick release brass key ring  gives you easy access to your house keys or puts your bike lock key at the ready. The four and five millimeter hex keys with loop handles help to adjust your seat post and handlebars or tighten your brakes on the go. (Hint: For extra leverage, slide one ke

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A metal frame, two wheels, pedals, a seat, and handlebars—on first glance, bicycles look pretty straightforward. And yet, even today's most stripped-down bicycles can feature as many as two hundred parts, each with a critical role to play. The unbelievably efficient way they work together is what makes modern bicycles such marvels of compact engineering, and sometimes frustrating to diagnose and repair. In  The Bike Deconstructed , bicycle guru Richard Hallett dismantles the modern bicycle to uncover the origin, design, and evolution of every integral part. Through stunning photography, accessible writing, and clear diagrams, Hallett examines every aspect of the bike in detail—from the anatomy of the drive chain to the geometry of the main frame, and from spoke weaving patterns to the effect of fork rake on steering and stability. So whether you are a leisurely cruiser or have dreams of entering the Tour de France,  The Bike Deconstructed  is your must-have cycle resource. [

He won the race—then was lost to history If asked to name the greatest American road-racing champions, the average fan is likely to start with  Greg LeMond  (the three-time winner of the Tour de France and a two-time world champion) or  Lance Armstrong  (once credited with seven Tours and still a world champ). Others on the list might include 1988 Giro d'ltalia winner  Andy Hampsten , last year's Vuelta a Espana king Chris Horner, and '84 Olympic gold-medal winners Connie Carpenter-Phinney and Alexi Grewal. Encyclopedic scholars might add the name of George Mount, the first modern-era American to break into the European peloton (his sixth place in the 1976 Olympics road race was the first time an American placed in the top 10), or cite Jonathan Boyer, the first US racer to compete in the Tour de France. But almost no one remembers the first great American champion—or knows much about his curious story, which started soon after the dawn of bike racing.  The first com

Getting in a crash is one of the scariest things that can happen to a cyclist. Even worse is when police assume that bicyclists are always at fault, even if they've got evidence to the contrary. The crash about to happen. Photo captured from MPD surveillance video. On a pleasant March morning in 2011, I was on my way to work, biking south on 14th St NW in the center of the right lane. As I approached W Street, I looked to make sure I had ample time to cross. The light was green. As I left the intersection, an SUV driver made a left turn across traffic, directly into my path. All I could do was hit the brakes hard. The next thing I knew, I was on my back in the middle of the street. I tried to sit up, but failed pathetically and landed back on the road. My glasses were in a mangled heap nearby. Seconds later, some cyclists stopped by. None had seen the collision, but they locked my bike at the scene and helped me to a safe place. Someone called an ambulance, which showed up a

GOURMET CENTURY from Chris King on Vimeo .

There is amazing power in conversation. Afternoon coffees, chance meetings, handshakes, introductions, friends of friends, the like-minded find each other.  Tanner Goods  is part of our community, their ideals, grounded in the careful consideration of their product design and manufacture strongly resonates with the work and ethos of Chris King. Located close by, just across the river, we found ourselves stopping in to look at some pre-production samples or playing host to an afternoon of design discussion over a few shots of strong espresso,  see more of that here . We developed a dialogue that was cultivated by proximity and buoyed by a shared aesthetic and our conversation resulted in the tastefully refined Tanner Goods edition Cielo. Available in either the Cielo Sportif Classic or Cross Classic frame modules, the Tanner Goods edition comes outfitted with three exquisitely crafted waxed canvas and leather bags; a handlebar mounted bag for the your little necessities, a saddleba

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Late last month Indiana joined 15 other states with the passing of house bill 1080, better known as the “dead red” law. The bill, authored by local state representative Mike Karickhoff (R), authorizes motorcycle, moped, and bicycle riders who fail to trigger a traffic signal at an intersection to drive through a red light, so long as the rider first stops for two minutes and then proceeds cautiously. “Many traffic signals cannot detect motorcycles or bicycles, causing frustration and potential danger for the driver and for other motorists on the road,” said Rep. Karickhoff. Karickhoff said when motorcyclists were left waiting at a light they hadn’t triggered, they were left with a few choices, none of which were ideal. “When the signal isn’t triggered, that leaves the motorcyclist with the choice of, one, disregarding the signal anyhow, two, waiting for a car to pull up behind them and get on the scale. Then the motorcyclist has to pull their wheel out into the intersection

CYLO WAS DESIGNED TO BE SIMPLE BECAUSE LIFE SHOULD BE THAT WAY. BY INTEGRATING EVERYTHING WITHIN THE FRAME YOU CAN LET YOUR MIND ROAM FREELY — JUST LIKE YOU DID ON HOT SUMMER DAYS AS A KID. [CYLO]

The ICEdot Crash Sensor mounts to any helmet and detects critical impacts that may leave you incapacitated. It pairs with a companion app running on your smart phone over Low Energy Bluetooth. When it detects critical forces the Crash Sensor triggers your phone to sound an alarm and if not disabled, alert your pre-specified emergency contacts over SMS text message and include a link to your current GPS coordinates if available. Phone types currently supported: iPhone 4S or later (BLE 4.0 Required) Android phones running 4.3 or later with BLE support - Nexus 4 & 5 are fully supported, others are open beta. All Samsung phones restricted due to inconsistent BLE communications Includes: 1 ICEdot Crash Sensor 1 helmet mounting clip (adheres or zip ties to helmet) 1 USB to Micro USB charging cable 1 Yr Premium ICEdot Membership [ ICEdot Crash Sensor]

Custom Built Single Speed Commuter Bike Following in the tread of the James Perse Beach Cruiser, the City Cruiser blends vintage track style with sleek, urban functionality. Each bike is custom built with Chromoly steel forks and frames and either clear powder-coated over hand-sanded raw steel or finished in a matte khaki grey. The City Cruiser comes equipped with front and rear brakes and a flip-flop rear hub for easy freewheeling or more connected fixed gear riding. Leather grips and a canvas-infused rubber saddle make for a comfortable and stylish ride. Chromoly Steel frame 100% cr-mo 1-1/8" thread less steerer and oversized straight fork blades Forged aluminum crankset Aluminum chainring - 47T x 3/32" 17T flip-flop freewheel/fixed hub Riser handlebar with Brooks leather grips Aluminum stem and seat post Front and rear brakes Brooks cambium saddle 30mm aluminum rims with SS spokes 28C Vittoria Randonneur tires Sizes: 700c x 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm To order, contact:  Lim

(Photo: The Enquirer/ Liz Dufour ) As Cincinnati officials have worked to increase the appeal and livability of the city in recent years, there's been broad agreement on the need to provide alternatives to driving. As a result, Cincinnati's bike infrastructure has grown rapidly, with bike lanes along some of the city's busiest corridors. But these changes haven't come without fights, with the latest conflict centering on a proposal to build protected bike lanes on Central Parkway. The bike lanes make sense. They physically separate bikes from car traffic by white plastic bollards, reducing accidents and the discomfort many people have when bikes and cars share a space. They connect neighborhoods like Clifton, Northside, the West End, Over-the-Rhine and Downtown, where high numbers of residents use bikes as transportation and not just for recreation. And they would likely encourage more development along Central Parkway, where buildings now are underused

JOPLIN, MO ---  Twenty medical students from Ohio State University stop in Joplin today as part of their bike ride across the country. The bikers started their ride in San Diego, California on March 26th.  The students are part of a Columbus, Ohio non-profit organization called Ride For World Health.  The goal is to raise money for global health organizations.  So far they have raised $50,000. Riders Erin Shropshire says it's important to educate people in america on global health issues.  [Keep reading at Four States Home Page]

This is a fable about emotion, but it starts as a business story. For the past half century the Italian component maker Campagnolo and its chief competitor, the Japanese conglomerate Shimano, have gone toe-to-toe in one of the great rivalries not just of the cycling world but of the entire business world. The elements intrigue those who study such things: Despite their near-comic contrast in size—Shimano's bicycle-division sales were $2.1 billion last year, Campagnolo's around $150 million—the companies have considered each the other's greatest foe. Over the years, the spirit of that rivalry infected their customers. Road cyclists can be passionate about their choice of components, but none are more notoriously passionate than Campy freaks. They wax eloquently about the curves and swooping lines of new components, create personal museums of old parts, can be stunned into silence and immobility by the sight of a complete boxed Campy tool set. Campagnolo traditionally had bee

Close your eyes and throw a stick in pretty much any Tokyo neighbourhood, and there’s a good chance that you’ll hit someone riding a bicycle. With roughly 72 million bikes on the streets of Japan, they’re an essential part of daily life for many, especially in urban areas where space for motor vehicle parking is both limited and expensive. Last weekend, though, we stumbled upon a fleet of sparkling new bicycles that couldn’t be more different to the typical mamachari shopping bikes that everyone from junior high schoolers to worryingly wobbly grandmothers pedal around town. Sleek, compact, and with”Suicle” stamped on their crossbars, these lime-green lightweights are available for anyone with a prepaid IC bus or rail card and a half-decent sense of balance to rent. Eager to know if the ride, and the process of renting and returning, was as smooth as a nearby sign purported it to be, we took a couple of the mini bikes out for a spin. Built by Japanese electronics giant

The Caferacer commuter bike's design is influenced by hand built porteur bicycles of the 50's and 60's. The semi-upright position will give you a perfect balance between comfort and speed, whilst the front rack will be ideal for carrying your groceries, laptop or just about anything else that you need to take with you. But take note that the Caferacer is not only practical but also exceptionally beautiful. Look closer at the paint job and the finish of the parts. You will find some rare features not commonly found in todays bicycles, like hand polished rims and a lugged frame and fork, making this machine a treat for bike connoisseurs. However, you don't have to be a bicycle mechanic to ride this bike every day - there are no external derailleurs, no adjustment knobs, and all Caferacers feature very clean cable routing. All this will give you a classic looking bicycle that is a pleasure to use every day. Specs: Lugged hi-ten steel frame and fork, “albatross” st

KENT, Ohio - The greening of  Kent State University’s  campus this spring includes the state’s first “sun-powered trike.” The ELF (electric, light, fun) pedal vehicle is owned by Paulette Washko, director of research compliance. It is one of about 400 manufactured by  Organic Transit  of Durham, N.C. It costs about $5,000. The bright green “pod” is powered by pedals pushing its 26-inch tires. Uphill, the ELF hums as its solar-assisted 600-watt battery kicks in, according to a Kent State news release. It meets the federal standards for a bicycle. Washko drives her ELF four miles from her Stow home to Kent State and locks it to a bike rack outside Cartwright Hall. “You can’t be sad when you’re driving it,” Washko said in the release. You get to experience the outdoors with the convenience of not being exposed to the elements, and you get some exercise, all while commuting to work.” http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/04/sun-powered_trike_on_kent_stat.ht

DID YOU KNOW... that the United States is comprehensively cataloging greenhouse gas emissions from the largest sources – an important initial step toward measurable and transparent reductions in carbon emissions, which will reduce air pollution and protect the health and welfare of the American people. In January 2012, the Administration launched an  online tool that makes comprehensive greenhouse gas emission data publicly available  for 29 different industrial categories and other large sources of greenhouse gas pollution. President Obama has also directed the Federal Government – the largest energy consumer in the U.S. economy – to  reduce its greenhouse gas emissions  from direct sources such as building energy use and fuel consumption by 28 percent by 2020. He also directed Federal agencies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from indirect sources, such as those from employee commuting, by 13 percent by 2020. By meeting these goals, Federal agencies can save up to

Automaker  Peugeot  enlisted designer  Phillippe Starck  to create the ideal vehicle for getting around the streets of  Bordeaux, France , where cycling is a preferred method of transportation. The result is Pibal , a sort of hybrid vehicle that combines the pedal-based locomotion of a bicycle with the kick-powered propulsion of a scooter. The concept vehicle lets the rider alternate between the two methods of travel depending on the flow of traffic. The vehicle, which was first unveiled in 2012, gets its name from the French word “pibale,” meaning baby eel. Just like the pibale, undulating and playing with the flow, Pibal is an answer to new urban ergonomics, thanks to a lateral translation which allows oneself to pedal long distances, to scoot in pedestrian areas and to walk next to it, carrying a child or any load on its platform. [ Read more on laughingsquid.com  ]

With a solar-powered-battery powering the coffeemaker, Wheely's wants to reinvent the franchise model: sustainable, hip, and affordable--but with the power of a global brand. There are over 13,000 Starbucks in the U.S. In cities like New York, where there are over 100 locations in Midtown Manhattan alone, it feels like there's one on every block. So it isn’t exactly easy to start an independent cafe that can compete. Depending on location, startup costs for a storefront space can be a few hundred thousand dollars or more. But a Swedish design firm hopes to make it possible for young people with small budgets to start their own mini coffee shop--with a bike-driven, solar-powered mobile cafe. The designers hope to reinvent the franchise model, making a chain that a younger generation might actually want to invest in (and that they can afford--in Europe, where Starbucks is beginning to offer franchises, the cost is around $250,000). “We wanted to use what we learned from