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Lance Armstrong Retires From Cycling

Submitted by tbrode on Fri, 03/04/2011 - 1:50pm
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Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner who is the target of a federal investigation into doping in cycling, announced Wednesday that he had retired from his sport — this time for good. 

For comfy cycling, make the bike fit the biker

Submitted by tbrode on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 3:21pm
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Cycling is Fernando Gallard's favorite way of achieving fitness, having fun, and relieving stress - essential in light of his job fielding media queries for the Philadelphia School District.

When the weather is clement, Gallard, who lives in Wallingford, cycles four days a week, including jaunts of 40 miles or more on weekends. A cherished annual ritual is a birthday tour in May, when he and his buddies may pedal 200 miles.

For these students, success comes on two wheels

Submitted by tbrode on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 3:21pm
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Three years ago, LeRoy Hayes was overweight and shy.

"I used to walk around with my head down. I didn't talk to anybody."

At 5-6 and 283 pounds, the 10th grader was obese and pre-diabetic. Climbing the stairs left him panting. He was an unlikely recruit for the new bike team at his charter school in West Philadelphia.

The first few times he rode a bike, he was so wobbly that he needed a steadying hand. On the modest hill near the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, he would dismount halfway up and walk to the top.

Bad food can harm innocent athletes

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 4:03pm
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When cycling's top rider, Alberto Contador, failed a drug test at the Tour de France last year, he joined a long list of athletes who have blamed positives on something they swallowed , from veal to whiskey to toothpaste.

Whether cycling officials think Contador is lying with his claim that tainted steak caused him to flunk his dope test will soon become clear. Spain's cycling federation says it should announce a decision within days or weeks.

Cycle Cafes in London

Submitted by wandac on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 2:42pm
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Want a latte with that tune up?  London is the epicenter for cycle cafes serving cyclists with bike washes and beverages.  Some have large TV screens and gardens as well has bike workshops and maintenance. The recent cycle superhighways have added to the bike culture of the city and ridership and the chances of grabbing a great cup of joe are up.

www.micycle.org.uk

http://www.lookmumnohands.com/

Be careful when transporting fragile goods!

Submitted by tbrode on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 2:27pm
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  1. “There’s No Scientific Data Indicating Helmets Reduce Risk of Injury.” Actually, there is. But the data is fairly thin, and anti-helmet forces have seized on this, arguing that the paucity of scientific evidence indicates that helmets must not really do any good.

Fibre Flare

Submitted by tbrode on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 1:49pm
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Lights, lights, and more lights. As the days get shorter the amount of hours in the dark increases, therefore we have no choice other than to ride in the dark. To go about this safely you must have at least a front light and a rear light. I’ve seen all types of lights from high-powered LEDs to dinky glow sticks wedged in people’s wheels. What I have not seen before is the Fibre Flare.

Urban Riding Basics: Elmira Jeffries

Submitted by tud04003 on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 11:41am
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Date & Time: 
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Learn how to ride in an urban setting at Elmira Jeffries Residence Hall Basement. This quick course will teach you the basics of safety, laws of the road, and how to conduct an equipment check. All attendees receive a biodegradable Bike Temple water bottle. See you there!

Tashlich Bike Trip - Ride your sins away with Hillel

Submitted by tud04003 on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 12:57pm
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Ride: 
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Each year between Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), it's customary for Jews to travel to a body of water and throw breadcrumbs in a ritual called tashlich, symbolizing our casting away our sins from the previous year.  It's a spiritually cleansing process for anyone, whether they observe Jewish law or not, recognizing the things you've done wrong and letting go of them, making peace with yourself.

1st Annual Philadelphia Bicycle Forum

Submitted by tud04003 on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 7:42pm
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Ride: 
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Advanced Sports, Inc. invites local organizations and bicycle enthusiasts to participate in the one-of-a kind bike forum! Special guest speakers include Alex Doty, Executive Director of Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, respresentatives from Bikes Belong and League of American Bicyclists, and city of Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter. This is an event not to be missed, we hope to see you there!

 

Location:
Advanced Sports International
10940 Dutton Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154

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