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BikeRouteToaster.com is a course creation application primarily aimed at Garmin Edge/Forerunner owners although other users without a GPS may also find it useful for planning rides. Courses are created using Google maps and then downloaded from the server. Features Auto Routing Elevation data for each track point View elevation profile of the route Ability to create Course Points to aid navigation at junctions Automatic adding of Course Points at junctions when auto routing Ability to add Course Point Warnings Computes time data for use with Virtual Partner Time data is calculated based on user settings - Virtual Partner will slow down on uphill sections Distance, Total Ascent/Descent, and estimated time are continuously updated while creating a course Download directly to GPS with Garmin Communicator Plugin http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/

A Hill in Spain from chris akrigg on Vimeo .

Tired of flat tires? Mr. Tuffy offers products to protect tubes from puncture by adding a layer in between the tire and the tube. These tire liners work. How do I know? Because I have them installed on my bikes. [Mr. Tuffy website]

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... So the joy of cycling and metal work came together one day, and the first pedestal table was born. With old bikes hanging around the garage, material for those first creations were readily available. [Link to Gallery]

The National Bicycle League, Inc. (NBL) supports and promotes the sport of bicycle motocross racing (BMX) and organizes, regulates and sanctions BMX racing competition events throughout the United States. The NBL sanctions community organizations or groups to use BMX Racing as part of their service to their own members, as well as the community at large. Through year-round local, state, regional and national programs, people from all ages and all walks of life are given an opportunity to participate in a world-class, Olympic sport. The NBL is committed to developing not only star BMX athletes, but star people of today and tomorrow. [National Bike League website]

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R emember the feeling of freedom and excitement you had as a kid when riding a new bike? You can feel that again, with our vintage-inspired cruisers. Comfortable to ride and easy to maintain, our bikes are handmade in NYC with American steel. Commute to work, run errands or meet up with friends: once again, you can have the coolest bike on your block. Extraordinary Paths Series - Albert Pereta from Share the Path on Vimeo . [Bowery Lane Bicycles website]

VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo .

From the North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Austin, Texas, Feb 25-27, 2011 [Link]

Welcome to one of America's best bike trails, where you will discover a nearly level trail along winding rivers, shaded valleys, and traditional small towns.   The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) rail-trail offers 135 miles of hiking and biking between Cumberland, MD, and Duquesne, PA, near Pittsburgh. In Cumberland, the GAP joins the C&O Canal Towpath, creating a continuous trail experience, 320 miles long, to Washington, DC. The final few miles from Duquesne to Pittsburgh are still under construction. Check  Trail Status   for updates. [GAP website]

The New eebrake The new eebrake builds on all the great features and performance of the original while making improvements  in many areas. Every part has been evaluated for improvement potential. In the eecycleworks tradition, we  have done everything possible to make the best brake even better. The overall geometry has been changed to accommodate the wider rims that are popular today.  The new eebrake will work with rims from 18 mm to 26 mm in width. The leverage has been fine tuned adding slightly to the brake’s power and providing that power more  consistently through the brake’s operating range. The leverage of the new eebrake is optimized to work  all the current levers including Shimano 7900. This refinement makes installation slightly easier as well The arm, bridge and axle components have been refined to provide greater strength and stiffness without  adding weight. Increased stiffness improves braking power and modulati...

This is the cyclocross model the pros choose: America's Rapha FOCUS team will be a serious contender on the Mares CX1 in 2011. The frame features technologies such as Stable Stiffness per Size, whereby the tube diameter increases in line with frame size. In addition, we use only high-class components from our suppliers, e.g. SRAM, 3T and Prologo. The carbon wheelset developed in-house by FOCUS adds the finishing touch to this carbon cyclocross bike and reduces the weight to 7.8 kg. [FOCUS website]

Look at the curves on the Roadvagen! [Speedvagen site]

Highlights 6 riders 23 miles 14.3mph average Los Guachos Tacheria for mid ride tacos, burritos, gringas, torta

Sunday, April 17th 7:30-9 a.m. Mingo Shelter Building, Mingo Park, Delaware, OH. Roads will be marked and maps provided.  Travel through Delaware, Morrow, and Marion Counties.  Alum Creek Reservoir for all three routes and Scioto River for 100 mile return route. A beautiful scenic and traditional TOSRV warm-up. 35, 65, 100 miles. Fairly flat course with a few small hills. Budget Tour. $4  member, $7 non-member. Gary Schmidt 614/657-9669 gtschmidt@wideopenwest.com Suzanne Birk 614/581-4316  sbirk@infosaic.com [COP Website]

Saturday April 9th 7:30-9 a.m.  Cyclist Connection, 200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester, OH. Start is off of 33 South towards Lancaster.  Get off at 674/Gender Rd. exit.  Left on Waterloo. 35 to 102 miles. Fairly flat course with a few small hills. Roads will be marked and maps provided.  Budget Tour. $4 member, $7 non-member. Bob Allen 614/866-8698 rdavisallen@earthlink.net Donna Bush 614/837-6744 bikedonna@sbcglobal.net [COP Website]

Saturday April 2nd 7:30-9 a.m. Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., Westerville, OH.  Start is 1/2 mi north of Maxtown Rd on Tussic St in Westerville. Note the NEW starting location. 30/55/100 on relatively flat terrain. Roads will be marked and maps provided.  Budget Tour. $4 member, $7 non-member.   Tricia Kovacs & David Jeffords Bike_woodstock@att.net 614/ 476-9093 [COP website]

The Hebrides from Blanche on Vimeo . In the summer of 2010 we found out that there's more to Scotland then rain and migets. We cycled for three weeks the west coast and Hebridean isles of Scotland. And it was absolutely superb! www.Footage: Canon HF100 www.Stills : Canon Powershot A720 www.Music: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis | Rather lovely thing + Moving on, Gustavo Santaolalla | De usuahia a la quiaca, Helios | Bless this morning year www.Editing: Final Cut Express

Experience the best in bar tape, DSP has excellent durability, increased shock absorption, and great feel in any condition. 2.5 mm thick for that extra bit of comfort. At 82” there is ample length for any bar and only 50 grams per set, including the plugs, makes it the lightest tape on the market.    Installation video! Installation tip: Avoid stretching tape. When wrapping use light pressure to get a snug wrap while maintaining even spacing, especially around brake house, to prevent premature wear. Includes: - 2 rolls of bar tape - 2 bar-end plugs - 2 finishing strips [Lizard Skins website]

Giving all of you a shout to start the cycling season. We have a lot of new things going on at Crook's Cycle Right.   New location: 829 N. Columbus St in Lancaster We are now offering V02/LT testing 4 times a month. I attached a flier to this email. Great deal to make sure you are training properly and can measure your improvements.   With the V02/LT testing ramping up with the regular fit shop activity I wanted to send out a schedule.   V02/LT testing:   Saturdays - March 5th, 19th Friday - March 11th, 25th.   Bike Fits:   Friday: March 4th & 18th Saturday and Sunday - March 12th, 13th, 26th & 27th Stop by and see us at the new location! Website

Tell Us About Your Bike Lights! from BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE on Vimeo .

Highlights Tim, Bill and myself 49 miles 15.7mph average 1560 feet climbed 7-15mph headwinds from south/southwest Amanda rest stop