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Geax Gato High Performance Folding Cross Country Bike Tire (26 X 1.9)

Feb 6th, 12 / 0 Comments

Geax Gato High Performance Folding Cross Country Bike Tire (26 X 1.9)

  • Bead: Kevlar (folding)
  • Maximum grip and control on wet conditions
  • Reinforced central knob line to get low rolling resistance
  • Grooved, high knobs clearly speak traction and control on wet and nasty terrains giving this tyre a
  • Weight: 430 grams

Maximum grip and control on wet conditions. Gato is born as the natural Argo’s heir so it has an aggressive thread with widely spaced knobs and a self cleaning pattern. Aggressive, multi purpose tyre for wet conditions and heavvy soils. Reinforced central knob line to get low rolling resistance and extra beefing placed right below side knobs to increase rigidity and grip when cornering. Grooved, high knobs clearly speak traction and control on wet and nasty terrains giving this tyre a clear aggressive allrounder character. Available in: TNT, UST, Fold., Rigid. Size: 26×1.90 and 26×2.10. Weight: from 430 g (smallest size, Fold.)

List Price: $ 44.99

Price: $ 37.10

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Franklin and Marshall College Cycling Team Hosting 24-Hour Cycle-A-Thon for ?Racing To Register?

Feb 4th, 12 / 0 Comments

Franklin and Marshall College Cycling Team Hosting 24-Hour Cycle-A-Thon for “Racing To Register”










Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

The Franklin and Marshall College Elite Cycling team is hosting its first 24 hour indoor Cycle-A-Thon this weekend to raise money for “Racing to Register” (http://www.racingtoregister.org) — the Pennsylvania non-profit founded to inspire people to join the Be The Match Registry (formerly National Bone Marrow Donor Registry.)

The students will begin cycling this Friday, January 27th at 4:00 p.m. and continue through Saturday, January 28th at 4:00 p.m. in the Steinman College Center. Members of the cycling team are raising money through pledges and will take turns riding their racing bikes on indoor stationary trainers as a continual relay for 24 hours.

Racing to Register was founded in 2011 by F&M alum Tom Kramer. Tom’s wife Pam was diagnosed in 2009 with a rare form of Leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Using endurance sports as a platform, Tom (F&M Class of 1989) undertook the mission of completing a marathon, two half Ironman triathlons and one full Ironman race in one year to inspire others to join the Registry. Today, RTR is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation which has registered over 1,300 people and has facilitated two potential patient matches for patients.

“The cycling team has a long standing relationship with Racing to Register and its founder Tom Kramer,” notes F&M Team President Robert Burnett. “Tom is an active triathlete, cyclist and supporter of our team. He has educated all of us on the importance of joint the registry, and giving back to the community. We are thrilled to be holding this cycle-a-thon which will become an annual event.”

Tom Kramer, founder of Racing to Register adds “we are thrilled that the F&M team has decided to support us in this way. Young people age 18-25 joining the registry is a critical base of potential donors, so this is a very important demographic for us to reach. We encourage everyone to come out support the cycling team and, most importantly, join the Be The Match Registry.”

Currently there are only 10,000 people on the national registry; RTR has registered approximately 2,000 people since 2009.

For more information on how you can help visit, http://www.RacingToRegister.org.

About Racing to Register

Racing to Register inspires people to join the national bone marrow registry, using endurance sports as a platform. RTR also operates two programs, TEAM RTR which allows anyone to participate in select endurance events including marathons and triathlon, while raising funds and awareness as well as RTR Cares which was formed in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House in order to grant wishes to families or children being treated for blood cancer diseases and preparing or recovering from marrow or cord blood transplants.

About the Franklin and Marshall College Cycling Team

In 2008, the team was born and consisted of a small roster enthusiastic about bike racing. They had a successful two seasons, and were growing to be a strong group. Last year, the team was acknowledged as a small but extremely powerful team that “should be watched” as a potential top team in the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference. At one point, they were crawling up as a top 5 team, “a goal”, said by many on the team, “that surpassed their expectations.” The F&M Cycling Team finished 9th out of the 53 or so teams in the ECCC. Currently they are training for their upcoming season with a roster that has nearly doubled in size. “We’re ready,” says Ryan McKenna, a teammate entering his second season with the team. “We’re a threat now to any top 5 team and that’s something we’re going to take seriously this season.”

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Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism Invites Holiday Shoppers to Check out Local Merchants for Hand-Crafted, Unique Gift Ideas

Jan 31st, 12 / 0 Comments

Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism Invites Holiday Shoppers to Check out Local Merchants for Hand-Crafted, Unique Gift Ideas











Wine from Montrose, Colo.’s Mountain View Winery makes a great holiday gift idea.


Montrose, Colo. (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

The Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism has a suggestion this holiday season. Skip the mall and head to the Internet for a wealth of one-of-a-kind gifts produced in the Montrose area that are sure to please even the hardest-to-buy-for recipient on the shopping list.

According to Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism’s Interim Executive Director, Jenni Sopsic, specialty items, like those made in Montrose, make outstanding gifts.

“Many of our local businesses sell handmade, local and often organic items,” says Sopsic. “Whether you are looking for a gift for the kitchen connoisseur, a green-thumb gardener, the spa-goer or the foodie in your family, Montrose merchants have something to suit every taste,” Sopsic adds. “Many of these businesses are family-owned-and-operated, and most have unique stories that add to the exceptional nature of a gift from Montrose.”

Here is just a sampling of gifts available for purchase from Montrose-area businesses, either in person or online.

Dayspring Farm (heritage meats, specialty food products, aromatics)

The owners of Dayspring Farm, located in neighboring Olathe, have been in the livestock business for more than 30 years. The farm utilizes natural and non-certified organic means to produce healthy animals. From grass-fed beef to pigs raised on cracked corn soaked in milk and plenty of room to roam, to free-range chickens and eggs, Dayspring Farm offers a number of farm-raised gift ideas. In addition the farm sells lavender bundles and essential oils. Call 970-323-0204 to purchase.

Hartman Gardens (preserves, syrups, dry mixes, gift packs)

Hartman Gardens is a small, family-owned garden and orchard near Montrose. Here, fresh preserves are made in the canning kitchen the old-fashioned way—with love and price one small batch at a time. Harman Gardens uses reduced-sugar recipes and adds no artificial colorings or preservatives so the natural fruit flavor shines through. All of the jams, jellies, conserves and syrups are made from fruit picked onsite or at neighboring farms. Dry mixes and gift packs are also available. Gifts start at just $ 1.25. Order online or call 970-249-3120.

MIM-by-Kim (goat milk soap)

MIM (Made in Montrose)-by-Kim specializes in handcrafted goat milk soap. Goat milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which help neutralize free radicals and reverse the aging process. The soap bars lather well, have a silky feeling, and leave no residue. They are excellent to use on problem skin such as eczema, psoriasis and dry skin. MIM-by-Kim soaps come in a number of fragrances, as well as unscented. Order online.

Rocking W Cheese

Rocking W Cheese in Olathe is the only artisan cheese producer on Colorado’s western slope. The cheese is ‘farmstead artisan,’ meaning the milk from which the cheese is made comes from cows at the dairy and is processed within 24 hours of milking. The Webbs, a six-generation Colorado family, operates the dairy, farm and cheese factory. They even grow all of the feed for the dairy cows. Rocking W Cheese offers a large selection of classic cheeses, Jack cheese and cheese curds, as well as cheese gift baskets. Visit the website for ordering instructions or call 970-323-5994.

Straw Hat Farms (garlic varieties for growing and plating, garlic powder/granules, baked goods)

Straw Hat Farms grows a wide variety of certified organic vegetables and an acre of certified organic garlic, which produces more than 70,000 bulbs. The farm provides high-quality, gourmet garlic for eating or planting. Online shoppers may purchase hardneck garlic varieties, which are difficult to find in grocery stores but offer a robust flavor, as well as more typical softneck varieties. Additionally, Straw Hat sells organic garlic granules and garlic powder, as well as homemade breads, pies, granola and other baked items. Fido is even taken care of at Straw Hat with two varieties of dog biscuits, made with care by the youngest members of the Straw Hat family. Order online or by calling 970-240-6163.

Wineries (shipping is restricted to certain states, contact each winery for details)

Cottonwood Cellars & The Olathe Winery

Set atop California Mesa, this 52-acre family-owned-and-operated farm and winery offers panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains and the Grand Mesa. The emphasis here is on quality, not quantity. Most wines are $ 17/bottle, and varietals include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, lemberger, syrah, pinot noir, Gewurztraminer, white pinot and a blend. Call 970-323-6224 to order.

Mountain View Winery

This fourth-generation orchard and vineyard has been producing wine and fresh fruits for more than 45 years. As a small, locally owned and family winery, Mountain View takes great care in the process, from growing, tending, pruning and taking care of the grapes to selecting and engaging in the meticulous process of hand-making the wines. Varietals include more traditional wines such as cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, as well as unique wines such as cherry, apple raspberry and wild plum. You can even create your own label (or have the winery do it for you) for a very special touch.

About Montrose

Montrose is a uniquely-authentic town that has carved out a place for itself in the landscape and culture of Colorado. Montrose is the gateway to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, whose North Vista Trail was recently named a “Top 10 Canyon Hike in the U.S. Parks” by National Geographic. Additionally, Montrose was named to Outdoor Life’s annual list of the 200 best towns in America for outdoorsmen. Seventy-three percent of the land surrounding Montrose is public land, making it a Mecca for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, road biking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

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Dirt Bikes – Cross Country Racing

Jan 29th, 12 / 0 Comments

Cross Country races are a cross between Motocross and Enduros where you compete on a set course.

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Garmin Vector Offers Cyclists the First Ever Power Pedals with Left/Right Balance

Jan 27th, 12 / 0 Comments

Garmin Vector Offers Cyclists the First Ever Power Pedals with Left/Right Balance













Garmin Vector Power Pedals To Optimize Cycling Performance


Bozeman, MT (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

The Garmin Vector power pedals offer cyclists a completely unique and new technology and were identified as the best new technology for 2011 from the Cycling News Reader’s Poll together with one caveat; they will not be available until March of 2012. When they arrive they will revolutionize how power output is measured for cyclists according to the Heart Rate Watch Company.

The real story is the unique left/right power balance that tells cyclists if leg power is equalized or out of balance as well as where the power is in the pedal stroke. None of the current power systems on the market today offer this feature.

“Measuring applied force at the pedal makes complete sense because this is where it is applied,” says Rusty Squire, President of the Heart Rate Watch Company. He continues, “The ability to use left/right power to help strengthen, and equalize, the non-dominant leg is the key to making big gains in power.”

The first units will hit the market in March of 2012 and these power pedals use a strain gauge in the spindle to calculate power. They can additionally determine things like left/right power balance. Another unique feature is the fact that these pedals require no further calibration once they are installed.

Many observers have expressed fears with respect to the pedal pod, that also is the battery which powers the device, as being susceptible to breakage. As reported by Garmin, this is not something to worry about as they have yet to break a pod even when the pedal body hits the street.

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Garmin has developed a firmware upgrade for the Edge 800 as well as the Edge 500 that will allow the units to understand the left/right power balance. All units need to be upgraded to the newest firmware to receive this watts metric.

Garmin is going to ship the USB data sticks together with the Garmin Vector so that anyone can complete any firmware updates as firmware is updated and improved by Garmin’s engineers.

TRAINING PEAKS METRICS

The revolutionary Garmin Vector pedals are going to display a number of Training Peaks power metrics such as normalized power, training stress score and intensity factor.

ADJUSTMENTS TO CALIBRATION

Most watts devices today are employing foil strain gauges whereas the Vector utilizes silicon strain gauges mounted in glass on stainless steel which has meant that additional calibration is not required when these pedals are installed.

ENDORSED HEAD UNITS

Garmin promises to support integration with the Garmin Edge 800, Edge 500 and Edge 705. Vector pedals are additionally useable by owners of the Garmin Forerunner 310XT along with the new Garmin 910XT triathlon GPS watches, which create a superb alternative for triathlon contenders.

Nearly all professional cyclists and quite a few amateurs train using watts-based metrics to help improve their bike riding. Now armed with data on left and right power balance the cyclist can observe precisely where the power is in the pedal stroke which is not observable using previously developed systems.

Needless to say, Garmin Vector power pedals will revolutionize how cyclists train thanks to left/right power balance.

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MOTOCROSS WHEEL CHOCK MOTORCYCLE TIRE CYCLE SHOE DIRT BIKE DUAL SPORT ENDURO MX

Jan 25th, 12 / 0 Comments

Cycling Bikes eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

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Q&A: im going to start cycling/biking any advice?

Jan 23rd, 12 / 3 Comments

Question by : im going to start cycling/biking any advice?
im going to start cycling to get in shape, for recreation and to get me from one place to another. i was thinking about buying a hybrid bicycle. mountain bikes are bit large and feel bulky/heavy and road bikes have there pros and cons but they’re a bit pricey. Is a hybrid a good choice? any advice would be great.

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Answer by Jerry
A hybrid bike is a great choice. You can get a TREK hybrid with 21 gears, shock seat post and a shock front fork for about $ 450. Happy riding!

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One legged bike messenger

Jan 21st, 12 / 21 Comments

New York bike messenger has been riding with one leg and no prosthetics.
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Gentle Giant Pedals Its New Bicycle Service

Jan 19th, 12 / 0 Comments

Gentle Giant Pedals Its New Bicycle Service










Somerville, MA (PRWEB) January 04, 2012

Environment and price-conscious residents on the move in Boston have embraced moving industry leader Gentle Giant Moving Company’s ground-breaking new service; moves conducted using only specialized pedal-powered bicycles. The award winning moving company rolled out this innovative service which will allow Boston residents relocating within the city to move stress free without the use of large, diesel consuming trucks that require buying expensive, city-issued parking permits. By eliminating trucks from the moving equation, customers can still enjoy the same high quality, efficient move conducted by the courteous professionals at Gentle Giant, but at a lower financial and environmental cost.

The bicycles and trailers used by Gentle Giant’s Bike Moves service are specialized for hauling heavy goods. The custom built trailers are made of aluminum and are capable of carrying 300 pounds. The Bike Moves service currently serves customers moving within the Boston metro area that seek a low-cost, high-quality, professional, and environmentally-friendly option. Students moving items into or out of storage, single apartment dwellers, and businesses needing local deliveries are a few examples of ideal customers for the Bike Moves service. It is a year-round service, and Bike Moves service takes every precaution with regard to the safe and timely transport of goods as Gentle Giant does with its truck moves.

Gentle Giant’s Bike Moves service began when a local cycling enthusiast started helping people move furniture and boxes around town with his bicycle tractor-trailer rig to earn some extra cash. After some initial success, the entrepreneurial cyclist decided to bring the idea to a company that he felt had the resources and progressive culture needed to make bicycle-based moving a large scale reality: 31 year old, Boston-based Gentle Giant Moving Company. The clean, frugal service was outlined to Gentle Giant Founder and CEO Larry O’Toole, who loved the idea. “This initiative was a perfect fit for Gentle Giant,” O’Toole explained. “Our local customers now have an environmentally friendly option which fits in perfectly with Gentle Giant’s athletics and fitness focused company culture.”

Customers choosing the Bike Moves service will get a minimum crew of two Giants with one or two bicycle rigs, with the option of a third rig and additional Giants if needed. If a customer is unsure whether Bike Moves service is the right choice for them, Gentle Giant will do an on-site visit with the customer to help decide. Those interested in the service can call Gentle Giant at 1-800-GIANT-MEN and inquire with the sales team.

About Gentle Giant Moving Company Inc.

Founded in 1980, Massachusetts Moving Company Gentle Giant is a premier residential and commercial mover, offering local moving, interstate moving, and international moving service. Named 2009 Independent Mover of the Year by the American Moving and Storage Association, one of the Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Massachusetts in 2004, 2005, and 2006, winner of the 2006 International Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics by the Better Business Bureau, winner of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Excellence in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008, nine-time winner of Boston Magazine’s “Best of Boston,” six-time winner of The Improper Bostonian’s “Boston’s Best Moving Company” award, twelve-time winner of the Angie’s List “Super Service” award, and 2007 Top Small Workplaces award from the Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces, the company’s services include craning, piano moving, complete packing services and unpacking services, and other related services. Gentle Giant offers storage facilities and dispatches crews from its 18 offices in California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, DC and Washington State. For more information, please call (617) 661-3333 or visit http://www.gentlegiant.com

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Where can I find cycling/bike shorts in colors other than black?

Jan 17th, 12 / 3 Comments
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by Dave Haygarth

Question by California Dreamin’: Where can I find cycling/bike shorts in colors other than black?
I have spandex cycling shorts in black, and one in blue… but can never find them in other colors. I’d like some in red, orange, yellow, white, etc… and others with various designs and patterns. The stores I go to only sell black, black, and more black. Even Pearl Izumi’s website only sells black cycling shorts.

But where can I find cycling shorts in a variety of colors — either stores or websites?

Best answer:

Answer by Bob A
Amazon, They will show products from other sites.

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