Retrofitting language Jun 22, 2008
The emergence of a retronym for a device I still use -- "black and white TV," 'land line" and "dial-up internet" -- fully certi fies my dinosauric status. That's why I'm looking forward to Feb. 19, 2009, when full-power TV stations begin broadcasting in digital format only; it gives me the chance to savor the retronym for my old, rab bit-eared box -- "analog TV." Fast- changing technology has spawned retros galore: "terrestrial radio," necessitated by satellite radio; "broadcast TV" by cable TV;... (NJ.com -- Times)
Local athlete helps reduce stigma for special ed students Jan 15, 2008
"You think everyday life comes hard, and (you come in here, and) the kids in here have serious things," McMullin said, "and you think your everyday issues are, like, nothing, man." McMullin has assisted children at Camp Courageous, a summer camp for youth with disabilities, assisting them with sports such as basketball, horseback riding, the therapy pool, and recumbent bicycles (before a rule about only counselors being allowed to demonstrate the bikes). McMullin reckons he'll do that again this... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Life of a transgender individual Nov 8, 2007
It is credited with bringing recumbent bicycles, a bike popular in Europe that allows the rider to lie almost horizontally, to the United States. De LaFreniere worked intensely at nine New York shops and said that doing so helped soothe the urges to be a woman. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
3-D modeling for the masses Nov 7, 2007
mes is hoping consumers will start creating everything from haunted houses and recumbent bicycles to sailing ships with 3-D modeling software. Text Size. (International Herald Tribune)
UMR student hits 58.29 mph Oct 9, 2007
Human-powered vehicles are recumbent bicycles with aerodynamic shells. Bouchard and his UMR teammates worked on their vehicle, StreaMiner, for about a year prior to the event. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Student Hopes To Break Human Land Speed Record Using Bullet Shaped Bicycle Aug 31, 2007
Human-powered vehicles are recumbent bicycles with aerodynamic shells. All summer, the four-man UMR team has been designing and building a new vehicle for the record-breaking attempt. (Science Daily)
Coastside cyclists race across the country Jun 21, 2007
Recumbent bicycles position the rider much lower to the ground than upright, or "diamond frame" bicycles ... Because of their speed, recumbent bicycles are generally banned in most upright bicycle races. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Redfearn wins biz plan prize Jun 19, 2007
Redfearn's business plan to make and sell recumbent bicycles globally earned him 10,000, the school announced recently. The competition solicited entries of business plans for ntrepreneurial events of all kinds, new or expanding businesses and non-profits. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
ADRENALINE: Recumbent bike rider is never going back to an upright bike’ May 20, 2007
West was drawn to recumbent bicycles not only because long, intense rides on road bikes were becoming less and less enjoyable, but he also was curious. Ed and his wife, Mary Ellen, now own three recumbents including one tandem. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Southern Home Medical Projects Sales of $4.2 Million for Calendar Year 2007 Feb 14, 2007
Ladies Health & Fitness offers a complete range of circuit training equipment, including treadmills, recumbent bicycles, aerobic boards, elliptical trainers, dumbbells, free weights, glut press, and a full range of resistance machines. Mr. Tucker also states, ``In addition to our medical equipment operations and fitness centers, we are exploring some interesting e-commerce opportunities as well. (Primezone Releases)
Lumberton threesome selling world's first front-wheel drive recumbent bicycle Feb 6, 2007
He says recumbent bicycles offer many benefits over conventional ones. See BIKES, Page 8C. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Company bills new recumbent bike as world's first Jan 29, 2007
He says recumbent bicycles offer many benefits over conventional ones. "It is easier to sit for two hours on the seat of a Cruzbike than for 10 minutes on the saddle of a regular bike," he said. (Herald Sun)
Fitness center now open Oct 19, 2006
The Center features Life Fitness and Cybex weight machines for working all the major muscle groups and several different kinds of cardiovascular equipment, such as treadmills, stair masters, elliptical machines and stationary and recumbent bicycles. We will getting in barbells and dumbbells for a free weight area and will also have a bench and incline bench stations, said Brinkman, who is currently staffing the center from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.... (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
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Recumbent bicycles are faster, safer and more comfortable. Build them out of Space Age composites and skin them in streamlined bodywork and they'll make conventional bikes look second-rate. (Los Angeles Times)
Laid-back bicycling Aug 18, 2006
Recumbent bicycles are easiers on your arms, neck, back and shoulders, but if you want speed, they have that too, say Southern Oregon enthusiasts. By DON HUNT Mail Tribune. (Mail Tribune, OR)
40 bicyclists take a breather in Rapid on the way to D.C. Jul 13, 2006
The maintainer of a blog, "Cycling Across the U.S.A." Cook is a retired journalist and founder of Barcroft Cycles, a bicycle manufacturing company and "hobby business" that sells recumbent bicycles. One such bicycle, the Barcroft Dakota - named after his home state of North Dakota - is Cook's method of transportation during the trip. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CONCORD, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 10, 2006—A Canadian designer used SolidWorks(R) and COSMOS(R)software to develop and optimize a human-powered vehicle that willattempt the 24-hour distance record in July. Capable of ...','lightyellow','500')";onMouseout="hideddrivetip()">Human-Powered Bullet On Wheels Designed With SolidWorks Jul 11, 2006
Eadie has used SolidWorks software since 1999 to develop the Critical Power as well as more traditional recumbent bicycles and special projects ranging from hydrogen fuel cells to diaper-changing tables. "With every release SolidWorks continues to prove why it is the most robust 3D CAD tool for designing better products, whether in carbon fiber, structural steel, plastics, or sheet metal," Eadie said. (MCADCafe)
Better Bikes Than Lance's Jul 5, 2006
In 1934, the organization banned the use of aerodynamic recumbent bicycles after a mid-level racer broke the prestigious record for distance traveled in one hour while riding one. Many modern recumbent riders are still angry over this and are quick to point out that recumbents still hold most of the speed records that are not under UCI control. (Wired News)
Saddle Up Yer Velomobile Jan 24, 2006
The human-powered vehicles they employ are called velomobiles -- fully enclosed recumbent bicycles that usually have three wheels, a chair-like seat and a standard bicycle drivetrain. The modern velomobile is the closest that anyone has come to building a truly practical all-weather, human-powered vehicle. (Wired News)
