Recumbent bike guide Jun 28, 2008
Not like a road bike, Dietch says. When I m on a road bike, I m invisible. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pawling Cycling team set to host Union Vale Road Race Jun 26, 2008
" Since purchasing his first road bike in December, his learning curve has been uncanny, taking first in just his third Bethel Crit during the spring series and placing in the top 25 in cycling at the Empire State Games. "He's our rookie superstar," said Kelley. "He takes what we teach him and he goes and uses it the next day in the race ... "John is on my cheapest, heaviest, clunkiest road bike and it makes no difference at all, he's still winning road races, beating everyone on the Huffy."... (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Cyclists rally to lift up cancer-stricken mate Jun 26, 2008
Most of the time, it's been while the competitive cyclist was perched on his road bike, strapped in a helmet and climbing an incline surrounded by his teammates from the Frazier Cycling Juniors of Suwanee. But now, the 15-year-old from Lawrenceville wages a different battle against cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kids Triathlon next Saturday Jun 18, 2008
Another exciting addition to the race is a raffle for two bicycles, a kids bike donated by sponsor ATA Cycles and a top-end road bike donated by triathlete Scott Harris. Fifers from the Lincoln Minuteman will be on hand to kick the race off in style and DJ Ed McMann will team up with professional triathlete Karen Smyers to announce at the finish line. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
What a dad wants Jun 11, 2008
A non-rattling SIG water bottle that will fit the rack on my road bike, to replace the bisphenol A leacher I've had for 10 years. A travel-sized tube of good brushless shaving cream. (Globe and Mail)
Triathlon is old hat for Mucha Jun 10, 2008
"After I got that done, I knew I was going to make it," said Mucha, who used a mountain bike instead of a road bike. One racer who had no problems with the bike portion was Macky Franks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Helmet Friendly Hair Styles Jun 4, 2008
If the helmet is of a type which does not cover the entire back of the head, such as a road bike helmet, low buns at the nape of the neck can be formed. Buns have an advantage over braids in that they stay put; swinging braids can be a hazard around machinery. (Suite101.com)
A successful 50 miles, but not as planned: Listen to the Audio May 27, 2008
He'd never ridden a road bike and had just six months to prepare. Can you understand why friends and cohorts would doubt his potential to complete the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. (Durango Herald)
What’s happening at the YMCA? May 20, 2008
These state-of-the-art LeMond Revmaster training bicycles, which offers an unbeatable workout, infinite adjustability, and a true road bike feel. Join Jon R. Jordan, Jay Miller and Karla Akers in a high-energy class with great music. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
A better place to vacation than the Midwest? Maybe, maybe not May 13, 2008
Let's see: I could go hike the Utah canyons, ride my mountain or road bike around here, play golf, even do house projects like fix the loose roof screws or reinstall those rain gutters. Instead, I chose to drive 1,000 miles to the heart of the Midwest. (Durango Herald)
Climbing to the top May 12, 2008
Just this summer I bought a road bike and I hope to compete in a triathlon,'' she said. This document was originally published online on Monday, May 12, 2008. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Crash hits Kersten's Olympic bid May 9, 2008
"I will have to modify my training a bit and try and have a gentle ride tomorrow and see how I pull up," said Kersten, who now has to source another road bike after his $9000 carbon fibre machine was smashed. "I am not that easily deterred and I am prepared to mentally deal with it and try for my Olympic spot. But every day counts and this is not what you need ". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Triathletes’ trove May 2, 2008
High points of his career included racing in a number of World Cup mountain bike championships and competing in the Olympic road bike trials in 1992 and 1996. Both Bomber and Cummings view their store as a supportive resource. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Neighbors, friends holding PMC fundraiser May 2, 2008
At 39, I had a baby, and for my 40th birthday, he bought me a road bike. The first time I rode it was scary. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
On the trail of a good recreational bike Apr 6, 2008
There are road bikes, racing bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids, recumbent bikes, and even bikes that fold up ... If you're preparing for a 100-mile charity ride, a road bike is best ... Road bikes are lightweight with a raised seat and curved handlebars. (Boston Globe)
Spring fling Mar 27, 2008
Southcentral Alaska's pavement has been buried since October, so the unexpected conditions were a welcome sight, paired with regret at not removing the bike's studded tires or, better yet, bringing the road bike instead ... I began making a mental list of days and times when I could come back with my road bike and ride like this again. (Anchorage Daily News)
Police use Craigslist to nab suspected thief Feb 26, 2008
The "seller" then led police to the second stolen road bike. The bikes were valued at $800 each. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Win Bike For Tour De Houston Ride Feb 23, 2008
Watch KPRC Local 2 morning newscasts on March 10-13 for a chance to win a Marin road bike from Sun & Ski Sports. One winner will be selected daily. (Click2Houston, TX)
What's up with ... Brian Grant Feb 20, 2008
"Better. I invested in a road bike. I (work out on an elliptical trainer) once or twice a week. With my (knees') top and bottom bones, there are stress reactions in both. If they were fractured, I'd have to have knee replacements. That's the only reason I retired. That and the pain. It got to the point nothing would work.". How much do you miss the game. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Charles Quackenbush Feb 18, 2008
In September, he puts road bikes away and kicks into cyclocross, racing through parks, forests and fields. Quackenbush owns a road bike, a track bike, a time-trial bike and two cyclocross bikes. (Albany Times Union)
Berkeley: Grizzly Peak tree debris keeps cyclists on toes Jan 18, 2008
Tree debris up to your knee - or at least your ankle: ChronicleWatch correspondents have reported a surfeit of eucalyptus tree debris piled up along the bike lanes on Berkeley's Grizzly Peak, a popular cycling route for road bike riders looking to get a good workout while taking in panoramic bay views ... But with two wheels - particularly road bikes with smooth tires - it's nearly impassible. (San Francisco Chronicle)
El Tour de Tucson Nov 22, 2007
A Century Road Bike Race. The El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road bicycling events in the United States. (Suite101.com)
Energizing snow Nov 16, 2007
It is at about this time of year that the dogs are restless, the yard slimy from all that autumn rain and my patience thin as I adjust to the back-to-school routine of my children and the end-of-season sadness that comes when the road bike must be moved indoors. It's all such a mental shift after the endless days of summer. (Anchorage Daily News)
State championships in Missoula this weekend Nov 15, 2007
I was tired of riding the mountain bike on trails and I had already put the road bike away for the season. DeFord said the intensity of the sport makes it attractive. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New shop rides wave of specialty services Nov 8, 2007
While an average road bike costs about $1,400, a Signature Cycles customer typically spends about $8,500. However, bikes can cost as much as $15,000, depending on the level of customization, Levine said. (Stamford Advocate)
Roadside memorials recall deaths of bicyclists Nov 8, 2007
The memorial, a bent road bike painted in white, is known as a ghost bike, and it joins two other similar displays in the Capital Region. The ghost bikes are part of a loosely organized national campaign to raise awareness about cycling safety, though the people who placed the bikes in the Capital Region are remaining anonymous. (Albany Times Union)
A view of the road from a cyclist's perspective Nov 2, 2007
I have experienced the frustration of trying to maneuver around a group of cyclist on their road bikes first hand ... Our club will try and offer road bike safety courses for our members around once a year. (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Contrasting styles mark First Selectman's race in Madison Nov 1, 2007
The hybrid bike - a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike - is covered with campaign stickers. To be sure, Goldberg has to burn some calories if he wants to defeat a popular three-term first selectman in this strongly Republican shoreline town. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Mike Leach is unconventional, but he has turned Texas Tech into a winner. Oct 19, 2007
The most indelible character in this soap operatic league is Leach, who is coaching in a sling these days, have recently broken his left elbow in a wipeout on his road bike. This is the same man who once suffered severe shin splints while rollerblading during a recruiting swing through southern California; a man whose infatuation with pirates is such that he occasionally flies the skull and crossbones from the video tower at Tech practices, and on whose desk lies a Bluebeard-era flintlock... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tricycles for adults target safety-conscious Oct 16, 2007
But to build just a conventional road bike isn't BRP's style. The company's biggest successes have come from risk taking, such as when it popularized the sit-down personal watercraft at a time when other brands were all stand-up machines. (USA Today -- Autos)
‘Wild Ride' to benefit Feeney Park Oct 5, 2007
The inaugural Mr. Frog's Wild Ride a 50- or 100-kilometer road bike ride will take place Sunday, Oct. 21, in Calaveras County to raise help money for Feeney Park in Murphys ... "There are a lot of people interested in riding bike here ... when we started the park, we thought we needed a consistent flow of income, and this was the impetus for the idea that would be a lasting thing," said road bike rider Dave Olson, one of the founding members of the Feeney Park board who spearheaded the idea for... (The Union Democrat)
$1.9 million trail to Mackinaw opening Sep 26, 2007
Wambold, who recently completed a three-day, 300-mile benefit ride from Traverse City to Chelsea, stressed, you can ride a road bike, too. It doesn t have to be a mountain bike. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bicycle Dream Team Member Says 'I'm Proud' Sep 15, 2007
"I'm so proud of myself," said Sarita, who earned a blue Trek road bike for completing 400 miles ... Individuals can support the BRAG Dream Team by donating cash, used road bikes, helmets or other cycling equipment to BRAG. To nominate a middle school student for the 2008 BRAG Dream Team, contact Coach Mbiwan at Atiba@mindspring. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Buying Guide Sep 5, 2007
There are road bikes and hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and comfort bikes ... So don't be surprised to walk into a nearby bike shop and see, in addition to the rows of black-and-red road bikes, an array of one-speed bikes in mint or yellow or baby blue with swooping handlebars and even tassels that hang from the hand-grips ... If you've been taking spinning classes at your local gym, but now want to hit the road, many bike shops will suggest a road bike. (Orlando Sentinel)
Friends of injured triathlete offer support with long swim Sep 2, 2007
On that second day of June, Griffin was riding his road bike when he collided with a car going 55 mph on Mullan Road. He was wearing a helmet, but suffered serious physical injuries as well as a head injury. (Missoulian, MT)
24-hour challenge to be held at Seven Springs Aug 30, 2007
Unlike the polished and sleek road bike riders of the recently concluded USA Cycling National Championships, these cyclists are of the muddy variety. The Subaru 24-hour Champion Challenge will test mountain cyclists' endurance with a race that starts at noon Saturday and ends noon Sunday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
San Francisco for $99, each way Aug 29, 2007
The luxury trip starting and ending from Healdsburg includes five-nights of accommodations in luxurious Wine Country inns; five breakfasts; three picnic lunches; four dinners; picnic lunches at wineries overlooking the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys; a private welcome dinner and wine pairing at a limited production winery; a private vineyard and cave tour with a picnic and tasting at a revered estate winery and the use of a 27-speed hybrid or 24-speed road bike. Per person... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Menino puts new spin on getting around the Hub Aug 25, 2007
Menino purchased a silver Trek road bike three weeks ago and has been riding it regularly through his Hyde Park neighborhood. Each weekday at about 5 a.m., the 64-year-old mayor straps on a black cycling helmet and an arm band with red reflector lights and sets off alone on a leisurely, 45-minute pedal. (Boston Globe)
A big debut for Salzer-Devito Aug 23, 2007
9-mile ocean swim, 24-mile road bike race and a 6. 2-mile run. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
OUTDOORSPitfalls imperil pleasant journeys Aug 19, 2007
OUTDOORS / Pitfalls imperil pleasant journeys (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Corvallis couple treks to Wisconsin on a bicycle built for two Aug 19, 2007
Relaxing in their yard Friday, the Burley tandem road bike they propelled across the country leaning against a car in their driveway, the couple shared stories of the kind and generous people they met on their trip. In Iowa, we had stopped on the side of the road just to drink water, and a farmer came out and asked if we needed more water, said Mary. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bicycling finds a softer side Aug 9, 2007
Seaside Cycle in Manchester-by-the-Sea and Bay Road Bikes in south Hamilton both offer women's rides from their shops on a weekly basis, starting at 6 p.m. ... Their only concern is that all riders have a road bike ... The Bay Road Bikes ride is geared for intermediate cyclists, ready for a faster pace. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Star of hit show 24 fights global warming 'crime' Aug 7, 2007
Get your hands on a triathlon-ready Giant SCR C4 road bike. Solve your environmental dilemmas with British Gas. (Guardian Unlimited)
Triathletes survive swimming test Aug 6, 2007
"The first time I tried it that swim took me 15 minutes," said Johnson, who just heard about the event a couple of weeks ago and bought a road bike on July 24. "(Saturday) I did it in 12.". (Durango Herald)
Cycling offers range for riders Jul 31, 2007
I don t road bike at all. I just mountain bike, said Webb, adding that he didn t enjoy sharing the road with cars whizzing past at 70 miles per hour when he was out for a ride. (Montana Standard, MT)
King of his craft: Little Elm teen wins watercraft title Jul 30, 2007
The larger and more powerful watercraft of today much more resemble a road bike than a dirt bike and therefore deserve a race track that fits that profile, Roberts said. I like to think we saved the sport. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Flat ruins cyclist's chances on girls bicycle Jul 29, 2007
He finished Stage 2 of the Arctic Bicycle Club's biggest road bike race of the year pedaling ferociously to first place with a new course record ... Warming up for the Kincaid Park Prologue, the front derailleur of his road bike exploded, sending loose cables flying in every direction. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ross, Donley triumph in the Hammerman Jul 23, 2007
"I don't have the shifting thing mastered," said Donley, who's a pro riding a road bike. "Riding a mountain bike is totally different.". (Anchorage Daily News)
This trio's in it to win it Jul 22, 2007
Yakima resident Larry Mattson, center, holds his weapon of choice for Sunday's Whisky Dick Triathlon, his road bike, which along with John Stimberis' legs and Tim Melbourne's (not pictured) swimming skills, will be used in an attempt to conquer the course for team title in the annual event. The threesome finished third last year, their first as a team. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Get ready to ride Jul 17, 2007
Christal said that she typically rides either her mountain bike or road bike for one to 1 hours four to five times per week. She also includes one 76-mile ride to Dillon once a month on her road bike, to build up her endurance. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sumner Speaks Jul 15, 2007
Michael Dell, on a high-end road bike, beat Fon's Martin Varsavsky and Google (nasdaq: - - ) co-founder Sergey Brin to the top of a hill when they went cycling the other day. While the execs schmooze, their spouses golf, take yoga classes and play tennis. (Forbes -- Technology)
Put your road bike to work for good cause Jul 12, 2007
A good road bike is needed for these rides, and some people wanting to join Team In Training can't afford one ... If you have a road bike of recent vintage collecting spider webs in the garage, how about donating it ... I'm hoping to collect enough road bikes -- they're the ones with the funny handlebars, narrow seats and skinny tires -- to fit men and women of all heights. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Wellness Weekend planned for July 20-22 Jun 30, 2007
Other presenters are Linda Arndt, Nicolet College instructor of culinary arts; John Bates, author, naturalist and educator; Tori Cihla, personal trainer, martial artist and pilot; Dan Clausen, professional ski and kayak instructor; Mindy Gribble, board certified holistic nurse and stress management instructor; Grant Herman, director of the outdoor education program at Northland College, Ashland; Sandy Jenkins, human development, Nicolet College; Bob Knops, American Canoe Association certified... (Forest Republican, WI)
How does your garden grow? Jun 27, 2007
Tickets will be available at the Hailey Public Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day of the tour or at the West Meadow/Buttercup Road bike path park from 10 a.m. to noon. Information: Ronica Henning at 788-3215 or Elizabeth Jeffrey at 788-9654. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Bike Week shifts to big ring Jun 25, 2007
It s a way to test your fitness, prep yourself for Mount Evans or Full Tilt in Telluride, or even Mountains to Desert, said Murray of one of the few road bike competitions in Telluride. If you don t want to raise your heart rate, Bike Film Night is an entertaining activity that only demands a pair of active eyes. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Serious spinners Jun 13, 2007
On the weekends, he takes either a mountain bike or road bike and cycles up to Skyline Boulevard with a group. "We're all rather old to be doing this stuff. I'm one of the younger ones at 61," he joked. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Coal Bank break nets win May 27, 2007
With more altitude to gain on the first of two 10,500-feet-plus mountain passes, the 28-year-old cyclist came off his saddle and rocked his road bike side-to-side in an early effort to become the first pro male Saturday to summit Coal Bank Pass. "I was just kind of testing the waters," said Zajicek, who made his move then looked surprised when none of his competitors followed. (Durango Herald)
A fluid response will fend off exhaustion May 7, 2007
"Meltdown'' would be a good word to describe how that fiasco ended after 3 hours and 20-some minutes of suffering. As we age, fortunately, we learn a few things. Two of the things I have learned were to avoid marathons in hot places and to pay constant attention to hydration when engaged in hard exercise in the heat anywhere, even at home in Alaska. Dehydration is a nasty business. Dizziness; cramping in the arms and legs; headaches; low blood pressure; fainting; severe muscle contractions in... (Anchorage Daily News)
BICYCLE! BICYCLE! I want to ride them all May 2, 2007
A good place to start looking for the end-all road bike is durance cycleworks in Ketchum ... New this season is the 2007 Extreme-Power Colnago road bike ... Andy Munter, owner of Backwoods Mountain Sports in Ketchum said he carries Cannondale road bikes for the serious biker and said the brand provides a lighter and softer ride with exceptional performance. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Landis fighting to avoid 2-year ban from racing Apr 22, 2007
He will compete in the road bike and mountain bike stages of the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colo. on June 2-3. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nemeth to give up Hopewell Valley school district posts after 15 long years Apr 20, 2007
"I've got a road bike that I take out on weekends, and in the evening if there's time," he said. "Some friends and I do a long bike trip every year. We'll do an extended ride somewhere in the area between Maine and West Virginia." He also has enjoyed biking in Hopewell Valley. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Landis to ride in first event since scandal Apr 20, 2007
Organizers said Landis will participate in road bike and mountain bike stages of the Ultimate Mountain Challenge on June 2-3, which also includes kayak and trail running races. Ian Anderson, a spokesman for the games, said the doping investigation did not deter organizers from inviting Landis. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It's not too late to try a triathlon Apr 20, 2007
No matter the vehicle, whether mountain bike or road bike, Bahm recommends getting out and participating. "Some people get half-way up and realize they have to walk and walk their bike a little bit. That's okay," Bahm said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Physical fitness is driving force for Fuller, Bazemore Apr 14, 2007
He started mountain biking and shifted to a road bike for convenience on flat land. "I try to ride around 200 to 300 miles a week, and it will be more now that I'm living in Oregon," Bazemore said, adding he has often cycled Red Rock Canyon and along Lake Mead. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
SEA OTTER CLASSICBMX boosts gathering at Laguna Seca Apr 12, 2007
" But though the Sea Otter is a highly reliable entity, particularly to the mountain bike crowd, which views it as the sport's Woodstock, its agenda isn't set in stone. And every few years the organizers like to throw in some new stuff to keep things fresh. This year's gathering, which begins a four-day run at Laguna Seca Recreation Area today, is one of those occasions. Joining such core events as mountain bike, cross-country and dual slalom races, road bike circuit races for pros and amateurs,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
