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Cycling in Britain: bike buyer's guide - Daily Telegraph

Compared with bike messenger-style singlespeeds ... Women’s road Trek 7.5 FX WSD (£625; www.trekbikes.co.uk ). Trek hasn’t just stuck flat handlebars on race bikes. Bigger clearances and frame fitments mean the ...

2010 WDW - World Ducati Week - Motorcycle USA

Above) The bike ... performance with touring comfort. We ride BMW's best-selling motorcycles, the R1200GS and GS Adventure, for two days through a springtime Arizona desert. Named in honor of a 4000-mile trek by ...

A look at 'Back Bay' bikes - 39online.com

commuting and touring. Likes: All-day comfort and a sporty design that screams "Go ... Trek 7.5 FX: Midrange of a fitness bike line, similar to the Quick 4, with carbon fork, higher-end components, light weight,

Cycling friends help raise funds to ensure military kids can ride - Lone Peak Lookout

... bicycles for their children, a situation the two cycling companions plan to remedy with their transcontinental fundraising trek. The two recently ... Their trip on donated Cannondale touring bikes will total ...

Gateway to Sturgis and The Ghost of Wild Bill - Motorcycle USA

we took advantage of the incredible off-roading opportunities with a spin on the 2011 Sportsman Touring 850 EPS thanks to ... 141 offers a series of sweepers for us to bank the bike in to as we run along rivers and ...

Minn. man skates for Haiti earthquake relief - Nashua Telegraph

... bike paths of America. Lomen has rollerbladed since he was young. For years, he wanted to break the world distance record for rollerblading – or, as it’s formally known, in-line skating. But after touring ...

Couple cycling through county has logged 8,200 miles - Dispatch

wiping away a trickle of sweat as he straddled his bike near the banks of the Yadkin River ... The pair began their trek in Oregon in July 2009. They rode down the West Coast and have since toured most of the country ...

Long road for military kids - Cody Enterprise

The pair created Bike Free, a nonprofit organization with the goal of giving ... and the Rotary Club has sponsored tuneups and gear for the duo's long trek, just to name a few. Along the way, anyone else can host ...

Resolved Question: How well do Specialized Tricross bicycles compare to Touring bikes?

The goal is trans-continental tour. Bikes I'm looking at are the Trek 520, Surly Long Haul Trucker, and comparable in price Specialized Tricross. Going west to east, solo, front and rear panniers, and I'm 6' 170 lbs. more

Resolved Question: Looking for fast and reliable touring bike, as well as question on aero bars?

Hi, I was wondering if there is a bicycle out there that is made for touring, yet is reliable (possibly steel frame) and fast (potentially 35mph for a short distance, > 5miles). I was looking at the 2008 Trek 520's and was wondering if adding aero bars would help the speed? more

Resolved Question: For my slightly modified Trek 520 S&S couplings or not ?

I use it for long distances tour and fully loaded . It frame will hold same rigiity ? I am tired to pay all bicycle fees on airports. Thanks for help . more

Resolved Question: CYCLING: Is the KTM 'life sport' bike any good? (its a bicycle, not a motorbike!)?

I am thinking of doing a bike tour in the summer across Europe for a couple of weeks and need a suitable bike. I have come across a second hand bike which I think may be suitable but its made in Austria by KTM and trying to find a KTM review that isnt motorcross related is impossible! If anybody knows anything about KTM bicycles I would much appreciate knowing! the bike is here http://www.ktm-bikes.at/2009/at/detailBike.php?Bike=lifesport&kat=Trekking. Thanks in advance for any responses! more

Resolved Question: How many of these things have you done?!?!?!?

1. Set foot on each of the seven continents. Antarctica might be a tough one, but once you’ve reached all seven you can truly call yourself a world traveler. 2. Cross a country on a bicycle. A bicycle tour takes some planning, but it beats being separated from a country though a passenger-side window. 3. Ride something bigger than a horse. Trekking through the jungle on the back of a two story tall elephant will surely be something you remember forever. 4. Live like a local for a month. The experience of visiting native peoples will give you way more insight into another way of life than two years hopping from one backpacker ghetto to the next. 5. Visit a “real” blues bar in Chicago. What better way to leave music’s commercialism behind and find the soul of the blues? 6. Learn another language. This is definitely a weighty and time-consuming proposition, but there are plenty of resources out there to ease the process. 7. Go heli-skiing. The access to snow and terrain via heli is different (read: better) that anything else you’ll ever experience. 8. Travel India by train. With its extensive rail network, this mode of transport is the best way to see one of the world’s most colorful and diverse countries. 9. Climb one of the world’s Seven Summits. Climbing mountains is not for the faint-hearted, but everyone has had a dream of standing atop one. 10. Dive with a whale shark. Swimming with these gentle giants is among the most powerful wilderness experiences in the world. 11. Participate in a Carnival parade in Brazil. You haven’t had a good night out until you’ve been to the biggest party in a nation of big parties. 12. Dance Tango in Argentina. 13. Surf. It’s not about being a ripper but just catching waves. 14. SCUBA in the Great Barrier Reef. The largest coral reef in the world is a must for dive enthusiasts. It is the world’s most unique aquatic environment. 15. Publish an article about your travels. Part of traveling is sharing your experiences with others. Plus, getting published might be easier than you think. Photo by Creative Corners 16. Volunteer abroad for a month. 17. Follow in the footsteps of your favorite travel book. What better guide than a book that inspired you to travel in the first place? 18. Take a bush plane ride into Africa’s interior. These lightly visited regions are filled with unique cultures and diverse wildlife. 19. Cross a glacier on foot. Traversing these fast-disappearing natural wonders is an adventure that future generations might not be able to experience. 20. Visit the source of one of the world’s great rivers. Great rivers, like the Nile, have humble beginnings. 21. Climb an active volcano. 22. Buy a boat and learn to sail. Before the Brothers Wright, everyone traveled by wind power. It’s still the most sustainable way to travel there is. 23. Follow your food from field to table. Most people in the world still eat what they have picked with their own hands. Why not get back to these basics? 24. Bathe in the Ganges. What better way to experience the spiritual heart of India? 25. Travel around the world. Sure, you could do this without ever setting foot outside of planes and airports, but few people ever truly traverse the entire globe. Round the world tickets are great for budget-minded wanderers. Photo by James Dorsey 26. Photograph an endangered species. Aside from an image you can keep for a lifetime, it will remind you, and others, how fragile life can be. 27. Participate in Burning Man . As they say: “Trying to explain Burning Man to someone who has never been is like trying to explain color to a blind person.” 28. Spend 24 hours alone in the jungle. 29. Learn how to make a national dish. What is the one and only thing that everyone has in common? Eating. 30. Teach English in a foreign country. Sure, it’s a way to fund your travels, but also the experience of a lifetime. 31. Attend a music festival in another country. 32. Cross a country using only public transportation. See a country the way most of its people do: from the window of a bus, train, or ferry. 33. Spend the night in a storied/historic hotel. You might not even have to leave town to experience a night of classic atmosphere. 34. Attend the Olympics. Whatever you say about the commercialism of the Olympic Games, they are one of the biggest events on the planet. 35. Meet your favorite (living) travel writer. They’ve inspired you; now thank them for it. 36. Travel to Germany to experience Love Parade. It’s one of the biggest festivals, attendance-wise, on the planet. Photo by astropixie 37. Partake in a Japanese Tea Ceremony. This timeless tradition is at the heart of Japanese culture. 38. Join a caravan in the Sahara. See how people can thrive in one of the world’s harshest environments. 39. Go to Oktoberfest. The meeting of over 6 million beer afficionados and drRight noe Nikole is in the lead!How about these? 40. Stand at the North or South Pole. 41. Be in the stands when two rival South American club teams play each other in soccer. Soccer (sorry, football) is a passion for most of the world’s population. 42. Visit the birthplace or gravesite of a cultural icon. Could be Che Guevara or Picasso or Levi Strauss or the guy who invented widgets; anyone you think is important. 43. Find your version of “The Beach.” One of the best travel books ever inspired a generation of backpackers. Why not find your own version of untouched paradise? 44. Enjoy a freshly rolled cigar in Cuba. Taste a hand rolled specialty close to its source. 45. Visit every capital city in Europe. The crowded continent is full of beautiful architecture and diverse cultures. 46. Watch an orchestral performance in Vienna. Photo by Nickmunstr 47. Skydive. It is the ultimate thrill, unless you add a wingsuit, and actually fly. 48. Bike the Pacific Coast Highway.and these 49. Shake hands with someone who has truly changed a country. 50. Participate in the world’s biggest water fight during Thailand’s New Year’s festivities (Songkran).Nikole is in the lead with 9NIKOLE IS STILL IN THE LEAD WITH 9! COME ON GUYS!!!oghma2006 and Nikole are in the lead with 9!!!If future President really did do all that he will be in the lead-but I'll ask him this first- How did you accomplish it all-there isn't enough time!I will be back in 10 minutes! Come on Guys!i am back & thx for the info Phil Poghma2006 and Nikole are in the lead with 9! Come on guys!Somebody has now taken the lead! more

Resolved Question: Looking for bicycle advice (cyclocross)

I'm going to be getting a new bike in the next couple of weeks and am wondering if a cyclocross would be the best choice for me. My concern is that other "hybrid" products seem to be ok at each of the things they are meant to do but not great. Unfortunately, I can't afford a good road bike and a good mountain bike. There's also situations I'll be in where I will be on the highway traveling as well as dirt roads. top priorities for the bike 1. commuting - 5 days a week 2. fitness - 3 days a week 3. day touring on hwy (60km / 40miles) - 1 day week 4. biking/camping trips with combination of hwy and dirt roads (100-200 km / 120-240 miles) - a couple weekends a month I don't plan on racing. I will panniers to load camping gear & food for weekend trips An example of a weekend camping trip I plan on doing is 100km on hwy and paved roads and 40km on dirt road to get to my favourite camping spot. The dirt road isn't accessed or maintained a lot so sometimes it's hard, smooth and has a few potholes, other times it is loose gravel. I've been checking out the Brodie Romax and Scott Cyclocross Comp. Going to checkout Norco, Trek and Rocky Mountain as well. more

Resolved Question: My bicycle feels too unstable for no hands cycling. Is there a fix?

I have had several bikes in my life. As an adult I have had 3 Trek 520 bikes for touring and training. But the Trek 520 I have had for the last 4 years seems unstable. I have always been able to cycle with no hands but with this bike I don't have the confidence. Also with this bike it feels like I need greater care when going fast downhill, whereas with my old bikes I could be tour-loaded and going down a steep curvy mountain road at up to 70 km/h no problem. So I haven't fallen off my bike. I just sense some instability and don't trust it for a few seconds of fun of no hands cycling as evidence of this. The wheels are true. There is nothing obvious wrong. Is there a fix or is there a test a bicycle mechanic can do for this problem? Or maybe I am just losing my nerve with age? :) more

Resolved Question: I'm looking for the best (within a reasonable $$ range ) bicycle tour of Ireland option!?

I may have the time available in July to do what I've always wanted to do...A bicycle tour of Ireland!! Problem is I've never been to Europe much less Ireland and don't know where to start. Does anyone have any recommendations / experience with this? Recommendations such as tour companies, route choices ( I keep hearing about the "ring of Kerry" for example), full packages, use of a U.S. vs. a local Ireland company, where to stay before / after etc. would be helpful and appreciated! I want to get the best experience for a "reasonable" price. By that I mean I only have a few grand to spend and a week, maybe a few days more tops. I saw, for example a nice package from Trek Travel complete w/ nights in castles nad such, but at $4-5k was out of my range. I'll only have one chance for this and want to do it right as best I can afford. more

Resolved Question: Looking to buy a touring bike?

I am looking to buy a bicycle for touring. I would like ot be able to put on some luggage bags and racks and do some overnighters and multiple-day tours and I plan on riding daily for fitness. My local dealer recommended a Trek 1500. I rode it and it felt nice but I think its more for amature racing than long-distance touring. I would prefer an American made bike, but European would be OK - nothing made in China. Does anyone know about Tommaso bikes? Lastly, I am trying to stay around or under $1,000. Any suggestions would be appreciated.When I say American or Euro I know its a given that Shimano is going to be some place on there. As for the $1,000 price limit I just speaking of the bike not the accessories which I plan to add over time.I am looking for an aluminum frame, maybe with carbon fiber forks. Basically I am looking for something similar to the Trek 1500 but more for touring. more

Resolved Question: I want to know what is descent speed to be safe with my new Groozer cargo trailer .?

I am experienced cyclist , have 3 bicycles , touring Trek 520 , Raleigh 500 C and modified MTB (hard tale) and I did ride bicycle whith trailer behind only once about 4 month ago in Cascade Highway . I do not overload trailer ,which have load capacity 35 kilograms . I prefer paniers but sometimes I do not have option if I have to carry all my photo equipment . more

Resolved Question: What was the first carbon fiber bicycle raced in the Tour de France?

Trek's OCLV bikes are the most famous, thanks to Lance, but I know that carbon bikes have been around before. What was the first carbon fiber bike raced in the TdF, and who rode it? Also, if it was a TT bike, when was the first carbon bike for the general stages introduced? more

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