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Biking 150 miles for a cause - in a dress and high heels

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:51 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
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It all started when Tsai began to work in a hospital many years ago. A native of Taiwan, she was trained in Japan in the art of shiatsu massage. So while working at the hospital, "I started to put my hands where they hurt," she says. Tsai began regularly giving massages to cancer patients, until one day, about 26 years ago, she massaged a patient with MS. It was then and there that she first heard about the bike ride and decided to participate.

"In Taiwan, riding a bike is very common," explains Tsai's grandson, Alan Sim, who also participates in City to Shore -- 2009 was his sixth year. "So she grabbed her little one-speed bike and was doing the ride."

And why the nice dress and high heels? Tsai says that's just her normal biking outfit.

"I went to church, so I always dressed up and would ride my bicycle," she says. "So that's why I do it that way -- I do it that way naturally. That's the way I ride my bike."

Clip Source: www.cnn.com

Amidst the sea of jerseys and bike shorts at New Jersey's City to Shore -- a 150-mile bike ride to benefit multiple sclerosis research -- one unlikely rider stands out.

A tiny 84-year-old woman wears a neat, green turtleneck dress and an embroidered jacket. On her feet is a pair of high-heeled pumps. Her salt-and-pepper hair peeks out from the helmet that indicates she is, in fact, a participant in the bike ride. Her old-fashioned one-speed bicycle is purple, with a large wire basket on the front that carries her belongings and her number for the ride.

Lan Yin Tsai doesn't give the impression that she could go five miles on that bike, let alone 150. But that's what she's done -- for the past 26 years.

over the years, she has become a symbol of hope and determination for City to Shore participants and MS patients.

"I always try to tell people, whatever you can do, keep doing it, keep doing it," she says. "And that's why I do MS. When I start something, I don't want to just quit."

Tags: bikes, bicycling, altruism, advocacy, aging, endurance

Tips for biking in the rain

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:10:24 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
clipper's remarks: Very, very relevant to Bay Area bicyclists.

Clip Source: www.sfbike.org

There are two main ways to deal with biking in the rain

The minimalist wears very few clothes so there is less to get wet-just a t-shirt and bike shorts-but carries a change of clothes in a plastic bag

The maximalist is outfitted completely in waterproof and reflective materials (raincoat, rainpants, galoshes, a plastic bag over the helmet, and fenders on the bike) and simply removes the soggy layer upon arrival

With the right gear, you can feel comfortable in the rain, knowing that you'll be visible to cars and other cyclists and warm and dry at your destination

Be especially careful if it's the first rain after a long time: the oil that cars have dripped on the street gets suspended by the water and creates an extra slippery surface

more likely to get a flat tire in the rain, so bring your repair kit

Heavy rain diminishes visibility, so you'll need to be extra careful

keep your bike well-maintained and make sure your rims are kept clean for good braking

Tags: bikes, bicycling, rain, raingear

Tips for winter bike riding

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:07:46 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
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And what of darkness?… accident stats show that [being hit from behind] is unlikely. Far more collisions occur when a car turns in front of a bike—which means that bikes need headlights more than they need taillights. As for reflectors and reflective clothing, they only show when you're directly in the beams, so they won't prevent as many accidents as lights and bright colors such as yellow or light green (but not red, which the eye doesn't easily see in the dark).

Bluish-white LEDs arrived on the scene a few years ago, but the original red LED color is still the brightest. This makes small, battery-powered LED "blinkies" great as taillights, but marginal as headlights. A better choice is a halogen system. For city riding, it's more important to point it up, where it shines in drivers' eyes, so they see you, rather than down onto the road, which is already illuminated by streetlights and house lights. Look for something that puts out at least ten watts.
Clip Source: www.sfbike.org

Wider tires are less likely to slip on a bit of gravel
you shouldn't ride on slicks because the water needs channels to sluice off the tire
Get puncture-resistant tires, or use a liner
Permanently installed, full-coverage fenders catch significantly more water and grit than clip-ons
for heaven's sake, dry off your chain when you come back inside
Waterproof means that the fabric will withstand heavy water pressure and the seams are taped
Water-repellent just means that water beads on the surface
Riding at commute speed, you generate about 100 watts of propulsive power, and 400 watts of heat
about four times your resting heat output, and close to half the heat put out by some electric space heaters
All that heat demands breathable rain gear, else your sweating body gets wet instead of cooling off
better rain gear has vents and zippers
don a helmet liner or cover, duct-tape over the vents, and sacrifice air circulation
Or wear your helmet unadorned and let some water trickle in to refresh your scalp

Tags: bikes, bicycling, bike-accessories, safety, winter, weather

Berlin brothel offers discounts to 'green' clients.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:31:14 GMT

clipped by: EddieIsSteady

Clip Source: www.news.com.au

Berlin brothel offers discounts to 'green' clients

STUNG by the economic crisis, a brothel in Berlin has leapt on the "green" bandwagon and is offering discounts to clients who can prove they arrived by public transport or bicycle - with some success.

The establishment also offers special "weekend rates" with Jacuzzi options and a "two-for-one" rate / File

"Everyone's a winner," explained Regina Goetz, a former prostitute who runs the Maison d'envie (House of Desire) brothel in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a district in the former East Berlin, which is a stronghold for the ecologist Green party.

Fifteen minutes in the brothel costs €25 ($37) rather than €30 for environmentally-conscious punters, around 10 per cent of whom have taken up the offer.

To qualify for the discount, "clients who come by bike show their helmet or their padlock keys," she said. "Others hand in their ticket or monthly pass if they have come on the bus."

In these tight times, we are cutting costs.

Tags: berlin, prostitution

Fruitvale taco truck bike tour with Cyrus (Oct. 25, 2009)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:40:37 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
clipper's remarks: And since Spiritualmonkey and I are once again bike-mobile (WOOT!!!!) we might actually be able to do this tour.

And ending at the Trappist? Hey now...

Clip Source: californiatacotrucks.com

Before it gets too rainy, I thought I’d take whoever would like to join me for a taco truck bike tour of my four favorite trucks in Fruitvale this Sunday:

When: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Meet: 12:30 pm, Lake Merritt BART station (9th and Oak St., Oakland).
Start: ~ 12:45 pm
End: ~ 3 pm ish, Fruitvale BART station

Itinerary:
1) Tacos Sinaloa at 22nd Ave./International Blvd. (via 10th St., International Boulevard)
2) Tacos El Grullo at 26th Ave./International Blvd.
3) Mi Grullense at 30th Ave./International Blvd.
4) El Ojo de Agua at E. 12th St./Fruitvale Ave.
5) Nieves Cinco de Mayo (ice cream) at 3340 E 12th St.

When it’s all said and done, feel free to bike or BART home. Anyone is welcome to join up or leave at anytime, obviously.

Afterwards, I might even be up for a beer at The Trappist (8th/B’way, downtown Oakland).

Bring: bike, helmet, $10-$15 for tacos+ice cream, camera if you want to document the deliciousness

RSVP: Email me

All are welcome!

Tags: oakland, tacos, taco-trucks, the-trappist, bikes, bike-tours

graphic motorcycle helmet

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:32:04 GMT

clipped by: kmon2262

Clip Source: discounthelmetfactory.com

Graphic Motorcycle Helmets are very popular because of their flashy graphics, cool designs, and once in awhile you can find one that matches the paint or graphics you have on your bike. You can get anything from flames, to skulls, to the patriotic American flag. Graphic motorcycle helmets come in all shapes and sizes. They come in full faces, open faces, shorties, and novelties.

No matter what your style or taste, you should be able to find a graphic helmet that suits you and your personality. If not, you can always purchase a solid color. As of right now, we do not do any custom airbrushing on helmets. Hopefully in the future we can locate an airbrush artist and open up this option to our customers. Until then, check out the graphic motorcycle helmets that we offer. Every season two or three new designs come out and we will update our website accordingly. Sign up for our mailing list and you will be automatically updated of new products.

Graphic Helmets

Tags: motorcycle helmet

TriSports

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:17:53 GMT

clipped by: DGolding

Clip Source: countrysidedesigns.wordpress.com

Countryside Designs Reviews

TriSports

By having the right triathlon equipment for both your training and race day, you can swim, run, and bike at your very best. Beginners will find the training gear they need to learn how to swim the right way; advanced swimmers will find the tools they need to shave seconds off a lap or increase endurance. Triathlon is a fantastic sport with lots of different pieces of equipment. The basic equipment may seem fairly obvious such as goggles, bike, helmet and shoes. However, there are many other pieces of equipment, some of which are essential and some of which you will find very useful. It just amazes me to see all the triathlon equipment options available to triathletes.

Bicycle Safety Fair Motivated After Fatal Injury Of Long Time Biker

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:51:24 GMT

clipped by: MichaelEhline
clipper's remarks: September 16, 2009 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports an area bicycle safety fair that is planned to be held will focus on bicycle safety following the death of long time area biker.

Clip Source: losangelesbicycleaccidentattorneys.blogspot.com

Bicycle Safety Fair Motivated After Fatal Injury Of Long Time Biker

September 16, 2009 (by Horatio Algren) According to reports an area bicycle safety fair that is planned to be held will focus on bicycle safety following the death of long time area biker.

Barton was an avid bike rider and was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, which took his life on August 3rd. The head injuries were severe enough to have broken the 72 year old man’s eye socket, leading doctors to believe he might have been a victim of a hit and run accident.

Police investigating the accident have found no evidence of a vehicle being involved in Barton’s fatal injuries according to reports.

NYC Bike helmets

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:43:40 GMT

clipped by: Loulabelle
clipper's remarks: I like how you can lock the shell to your bike frame. The helmets actually look pretty trendy, and the small peak on the soft attachment is a nice idea to keep rain from running off the helmet onto your face!

Clip Source: www.coolhunting.com

NYC Helmets

An homage to the city of New York and its avid bike riding community, fuseproject's NYC helmet caters to urban cyclists' fashion sense while promoting a greener environment.

The innovative two-fold design consists of a protective polystyrene shell on the inside, covered with a customizable soft fabric that attaches with integrated straps. Blending seamlessly, the cohesive design allows the wearer to remove the shell for cleaning and storage when not in use.

With this latest design, it seems that industrial designer Yves Behar has positioned fuseproject well within the ever-growing sustainability sector. This project, along with others like their recent PACT underwear collaboration, proves that eco-friendly products don't need to sacrifice quality, aesthetics or design prowess.

Not yet available for purchase, the City of New York NYC is currently distributing helmets at community events around the city.

Brain Buckets

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:07:22 GMT

clipped by: dmoonme1
clipper's remarks: Looks like this artist still thinks that Spiderman still rules. I think I'd like to have the Shark. It would match my bike, and I like the artwork as well. How 'bout you?

Clip Source: www.oddee.com

15 Creative Motorcycle Helmets

Published on 4/9/2009 under Objects - 158,053 views

Seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi's helmet

Tags: motorcycle, helmets, artwork

'I'm the guy who received your son's heart'

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:35:18 GMT

clipped by: clip-on-tie
clipper's remarks: Mark Phillips was a 21-year-old graduate of York Tech. He worked as a diesel mechanic, but wanted to drive big rigs. He was working in that direction when the accident occurred.

On Sept. 22, 2007, he was riding his Yamaha V Star on Route 30, heading toward Gettysburg, with his best friend and his father. He wasn't feeling well and was lagging behind when the two other riders made it through the light at Kenneth Road. A witness later told police that it looked like his motorcycle folded. It didn't. It flipped. His mother suspects that he became ill, threw up and while doing that, gripped the front brake too hard, causing the bike to flip.

He wasn't wearing a helmet and suffered extensive brain injuries.

Clip Source: ydr.inyork.com

Mark Phillips, a York Tech graduate, was working toward becoming a truck driver when he was killed in a motorcycle wreck in 2007. His heart now beats inside Bob Moore, whose own heart had been giving out. Wendy Phillips, Mark s mother, recently met Moore and listened to her son s heartbeat.

They were to meet at the Nittany Lion in the main lobby at the Hershey Medical Center.

Wendy Phillips got there early. It was a big day for her. She was nervous. It was, she said, surreal.

She was meeting the man who had her son's heart beating in his chest.

She had never seen a photo of him. She had spoken to him on the phone a couple of times. But when she spotted Bob Moore in the hallway about 30 feet away, she knew it was him. He was a big guy, barrel-chested with thick arms adorned with tattoos.

That was the guy.

It was a bittersweet meeting.

Moore, 52, was there, alive, because Phillips' son had died.

Tags: life, death, love, kindness, the gift of life, heartbreaking and wonderful

Razor Pocket Rocket-Blue

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:17:05 GMT

clipped by: razor8scooter

Clip Source: astore.amazon.com

Razor Pocket Rocket-Blue

Rev your engine and take the Razor Pocket Rocket for a whirlwind spin around the block. This scaled-down street bike is designed to reach powerful speeds of 15 mph. Includes variable speed, chain driven motor for super quiet operation and large 10" pneumatic tires for a smooth ride. Get set for some freewheeling fun when you hop on a Razor Pocket Rocket. Features battery charger (4-6 hour charge time) for 45 minutes of continuous driving, pit stand and tools, box frame with durable powder finish. Requires 2 "12V" batteries (included). Measures 36"L x 20"W x 21"H. Minimal assembly required. Holds up to 220 lbs. Prior to riding, read owner's manual. Safety equipment recommended. Not for use on public roads. Razor advises riders to read and understand the enclosed manual before riding the Pocket Rocket, and to use such safety equipment as a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.

Razor Pocket Rocket-Blue

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:55:34 GMT

clipped by: razor09scooter

Clip Source: astore.amazon.com

Razor Pocket Rocket-Blue

Some Advice on Biking to Work

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:14:42 GMT

clipped by: speerclan
clipper's remarks: These are some pretty good comments about commuters and biking to work.

I would agree with most of these. I would also hope you are able to have a shower at work once you get there. OR, at least give yourself about 15 minutes to sit and cool off before you start your shift.

And Christy has suggested have some alcohol wipes to clean your body. The alcohol acts as a coolant as it evaporates on your skin, and the wipes will help you clean up - in case you get a bit 'ripe' from the ride.

This article is definitely a good read.

Clip Source: www.syracuse.com

cyclists offer advice on how to bike to work

5 percent of Americans who ride their bicycles to work, according to the 2007 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Five safety rules:
1. Always wear a helmet.
2. Follow the rules of the road. Don't ignore traffic lights and stop signs.
3. Practice defensive riding. Be aware of vehicles around you at all times. Always assume that drivers do not see you and will not yield.
4. Make eye contact with drivers. Once you establish eye-to-eye contact, motorists will be more aware of you.
5. Make animated hand signals when turning. Big, broad gestures are hard to miss.

Austin: Be visible. Wear something reflective, especially during evenings.

rule of thumb: Time on a bike is about double the time in a car. For example, a 10-minute commute in a car is 20 minutes on a bike.

Tags: bicycle commuting

The Messenger Mirror - eye/sunglass-mounted cycling mirror

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:15:03 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
clipper's remarks: Hey now... A helmet-mounted mirror is inconvenient (keeps getting banged around when I take the helmet off), but the earpieces on my glasses are too narrow and round to clip a mirror on. This looks like a clever way of solving the problem.

Clip Source: www.messengermirror.com

MessengerMirror allows you to view things approaching from behind and increases your safety on a bicycle when cars are present. Cooked up by a cyclist who was looking for a cycling mirror and found the available products (T-a-L, 3rdi) were too expensive, had their design flaws, and all were too bulky to have in his face.

Compact, light, affordable

Fits thick and thin frames

1/2" diameter Glass mirror

Approx length is 6.5" overall

Just $4.99 (+ $1.22 postage)! USA addresses only, please.

The MessengerMirror is very compact so adjust your expectations of field-of-view accordingly. New riders, plus those familiar with other cycling mirrors, will quickly adjust and develop a method to best utilize it. It is designed to be fit on the left side of glasses but could be easily modified for right side use.

It works. Please ride safe.

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Patent Pending. email(at)messengermirror.com & sprocketscientist on eBay. POB2458 Ketchum ID 83340

Tags: bikes, biking, bike-accessories, mirrors, i-want-one