Tag Archives: biking

Ride the National Bike Challenge

Posted on April 16, 2012 by aa

The National Bike Challenge – May through August 2012 The National Bike Challenge is an opportunity to challenge yourself to ride more often.  Record your rides, and add up the miles you’ve ridden, the calories you’ve burned, and the gas money … Continue reading →

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Review: Rudy Project WindMax Helmet

Posted on April 16, 2012 by aa

An incredibly light and easy to wear helmet It’s been nearly 5 months since my Rudy Project WindMax helmet arrived at my door. As I said in my original post (Rudy Project WindMax Helmet at First Glance) I started to … Continue reading →

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Specialized Body Geometry Riva Saddle: My best bike upgrade to date

Posted on April 11, 2012 by aa

Back in the fall I purchased a Specialized Phenom Body Geometry saddle from my local bike shop, Plaine and Son. I put it on my mountain bike to see if the Body Geometry saddles do what Specialized claims. After using … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem, PA Car vs Bike Crash Hit and Run

Posted on April 6, 2012 by aa

This is an attempted hit and run accident that occurred on the Fahy Bridge in Bethlehem, PA on 4/2/12. The offending driver, a juvenile, attempted to pass a bus on the left and struck a bicyclist from behind. As the … Continue reading →

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More Cycling: Good for Everyone — Not Just Cyclists

Posted on April 4, 2012 by aa

(Streetsblog.net) – Next time you’re just minding your own business, riding your bike, and someone drives by and shouts something at you, perhaps the best reply is to smile, wave, and say “you’re welcome.” Even if you never push a … Continue reading →

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Tread: The Movie – The Official Trailer

Posted on March 28, 2012 by aa

There are a lot a mountain biking films out there, but the original is STILL my favorite mountain biking movie…and you can get it here.

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Spring Training, Hill Climbs and Body Geometry

Posted on March 25, 2012 by aa

Well, spring has arrived…although it has felt like summer for a couple of weeks. That is until today. With the temperatures back down in the 40’s, I realized that we really did get spoiled the last couple of weeks for … Continue reading →

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The River Mountains Loop Trail, Southern Nevada’s Jewel of the Desert

Posted on March 11, 2012 by aa

The River Mountains Loop Trail is Nevada’s first endeavor of its kind. Constructed through a combined effort of many of Nevada’s resource management agencies, private land owners and citizens, this non-motorized trail will provide Nevada residents with an outdoor recreation … Continue reading →

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Cardin-Cochran amendment accepted as part of Senate transportation bill, MAP-21

Posted on March 2, 2012 by aa

After several long weeks of intense work from advocates around the country, we are extremely pleased to report that the Cardin-Cochran amendment has been accepted as part of the base Senate transportation bill, MAP-21.  This amendment will ensure that local … Continue reading →

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Cycling cartoons

Posted on February 24, 2012 by aa

These are a few of my favorite cycling cartoons…

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