• Cyclist Interviews Cycle Topics Bike Reviews and Cycling Articles

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    , , Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles NotAnotherHill Interviews , Topics , Reviews And Articles Welcome to www.notanotherhill.com Latest Cyclists Ian Spedding Andreas Kambanis Isabelle Clement Andy Ward Tony Piedade Latest Reviews BeOne Spirit Comp Hardtail Mountain Bike Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er Hardtail Mountain Bike Whyte 905 Hardtail Mountain Bike Ragley Blue Pig X9 Hardtail Mountain Bike Scott Spark 29 Comp Full Suspension Mountain Bike Latest Topics Disabled Cycling Cyclocross Social Cycling Cycle Infrastructure Triathlons Latest Articles Guide To Getting Started In Road Cycling Road Bike Sizing Guide 3000 Question See what our cyclists would do with a fictional 3000 Get Involved Today Want to be a featured cyclist on this site Get in touch

  • Cyclist Interviews Cycle Topics Bike Reviews and Cycling Articles

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:36
    , , Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles NotAnotherHill Interviews , Topics , Reviews And Articles Welcome to www.notanotherhill.com Latest Cyclists Ian Spedding Andreas Kambanis Isabelle Clement Andy Ward Tony Piedade Latest Reviews BeOne Spirit Comp Hardtail Mountain Bike Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er Hardtail Mountain Bike Whyte 905 Hardtail Mountain Bike Ragley Blue Pig X9 Hardtail Mountain Bike Scott Spark 29 Comp Full Suspension Mountain Bike Latest Topics Disabled Cycling Cyclocross Social Cycling Cycle Infrastructure Triathlons Latest Articles Guide To Getting Started In Road Cycling Road Bike Sizing Guide 3000 Question See what our cyclists would do with a fictional 3000 Get Involved Today Want to be a featured cyclist on this site Get in touch

  • Topic Oh Not Another Hill

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:34
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Comment , Opinion And Views On Many Cycle Topics Disabled Cycling Read More Cyclocross Cyclocross also know as CX , CycloX or cross is predominately a winter season sport and is a relatively new cycling discipline to the UK . A bit like cross country for mountain bikes it usually is held at a venue with multiple terrains , including on and off road section and is done in laps . There are Read More Social Cycling Cycling is best known as a sport with high level races like the Tour de France , Vuelta a Espana and the Giro de Italia , but many cyclists do the sport as a way of getting out with buddies and team mates on a sunday ride and not to take part in it competitively . We explore Read More Cycle Infrastructure

  • My Bike Your Bike Tell us about your bike and why it is good

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles My Bike See what bikes , cyclists are currently riding today . Have you say and comment below to tell us what you riding and why it’s so . good Cube Attention 2012 Mountain Bike and Cube Agree GTC Road Bike 8 January , 2013 by Ian Spedding I†ve got a 2010 Cube Attention mountain bike which is probably at the low-middle side of the range . It†s such a comfortable ride and I chose it for it†s comfort . I tried a couple of different models and took them out for a road test . Apparently Cube use slightly different dimensions for their frames in order to add comfort and I absolutely love riding my Cube Attention , it†s amazing It†s done over 12,000 miles in two . years It†s never done anything wrong for me

  • Cyclist Oh Not Another Hill

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Cyclist Interviews From Around The World Ian Spedding on his cycling in charity ride , his upcoming Ironman challenge and Endomondo 8 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel My name is Ian Spedding currently working in a distribution warehouse in the north east of England I am 40 years old married with 2 kids . I cycle mostly everyday of my life and enjoy it whether it be the daily commute a long hard climb or a gentle roll along the coast . My favourite cycling events are the longer Read More Andreas Kambanis on his cycling in London , his book , app and TfL 10 December , 2012 by Adam Samuel I'm 25 years old and I've been running London Cyclist Blog , full time for nearly three years . It's a site focused on everyday

  • Contact NotAnotherHill.com

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Contact Us Need to get in contact with Adam Samuel or the NotAnotherHill.com team Well here are the ways you can get in : touch Questions Got a question to ask simple or complicated bring it . on Hire Adam Samuel Hire Adam Samuel to help with cycling related online marketing strategy . 12 years of experience marketing online increasing traffic and sales he can help most . businesses Product or Book Review Got a book or product that you would like reviewed Happy to help send more details . today Take Part Would you like to tell us your cycling story , have an interesting take on the cycling industry or have an opinion on something bike related Please fill in the form below and choose the take part’ option and give

  • About Not Another Hill and Adam Samuel

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles About About Not Another Hill This is a new project October 2012 for Adam Samuel . Notanotherhill is for every rider that loves 2 or 3 wheeled pedal powered electric assisted cycling . We don’t specialise in road or mountain biking , but cater for all types of riders . The site will build up interviews of cyclists from around the world and tell their stories . Whether connected to the bike industry or not people who ride bikes are of the same mindset and we hope to capture that with interesting perspectives . The plan is to build an online brand that is synonymous with cycling , well we can but dream Who Is Adam Samuel Adam is a 30 something year old online business owner consultant . He has been working full time

  • Review Oh Not Another Hill

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:32
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Reviews of Bikes , Cycling Parts And Cycle Holidays Accessories and Spares Bikes Brakes Controls Cycle Clothing Cycling Holidays Drivetrain Frames Forks and Shocks Nutrition and Training Phone Apps Protection Wheels and Tyres BeOne Spirit Comp Hardtail Mountain Bike 4 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel BeOne Spirit Comp might probably be considered as one of BeOne†s cheapest hardtail when it comes to its price value , but this bike†s frame is definitely at par to the standards of far more costly bikes in the market . However , one of the main factors that could be a little steep for the BeOne Spirit Read More Accessories and Spares Bikes Brakes Controls Cycle Clothing Cycling Holidays Drivetrain Frames Forks and

  • Bike Articles Including Guides How To's Videos And Much More

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:32
    , , Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Bike Articles Including Guides , How To’s , Videos And Much More As a sport growing in popularity there are many disciplines to cycling and huge amount of information to consume , whether you are a casual commuter or a MAMIL on a mission . We have created an ever growing list of articles , that aim to help inform all types of cyclists of many different aspects of . biking Guides These guides aim to explain about specific parts of a : bike Parts of a bike explained Groupsets Road bike wheel terminology Generic articles Cycling is a massive sport and has a plethora of followers and die hards , but not all cyclist are the same . However some elements of cycling are similar , so we have grouped together a list of

  • Whyte 905 Review

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:30
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Whyte 905 Hardtail Mountain Bike 4 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel in Bikes Production of high-powered and innovative bikes is probably one of the reasons why Whyte†s namesake is well known in the industry and the company has indeed carried this on when they manufactured the Whyte 905 bike . This bike combines the capability of easy handling and steering alongside a bike that has a lot of provision for speed , even when used on difficult treks . Ride Experience Whyte†s word for its riders when it comes to the 905 bike is to “forget the brakes and ride the dice” mainly due to the positive results of the testing of the bike†s tires and overall riding experience . First off , the parts of the 905 bike are

  • Ragley Blue Pig X9 Review

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:30
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Ragley Blue Pig X9 Hardtail Mountain Bike 4 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel in Bikes Trail bike riders will surely get good value for their money with the 2011 Ragley Blue Pig X9 with its steel bike frame that can handle even the most difficult trail rides . In its appearance , the Ragley X9 possesses a wide bar , front wheel with a long front end that keeps the ride in a stable condition even during high speeds and on rocky and steep trails . The seat angle also allows for better control of the ride no matter what the terrain condition is . Ride Experience No wonder , the Ragley X9 is one of the main choices for bikers who are ready to get on with the aggressive trails in mountain biking . Bike riders entrust their

  • Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er Review

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:30
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er Hardtail Mountain Bike 4 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel in Bikes Kona 29-er bikes are normally considered as the racing type of bikes . Enter Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er . This bike changes the interface of biking as the Kona Kahuna company wants to introduce their bikes to be more appropriate for use in the trail rather than just being known as bike for racing . Ride Experience At first look , the Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er really appears to be the bike for trail adventures . This big boy displays a high-seating range and the 710mm handle bar which allows for easier navigation . The Kona Kahuna Deluxe 29-er weighs at 27.1lb or 12.3 kg and definitely provides a good ride in the trail especially

  • BeOne Spirit Comp Review

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:30
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles BeOne Spirit Comp Hardtail Mountain Bike 4 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel in Bikes BeOne Spirit Comp might probably be considered as one of BeOne†s cheapest hardtail when it comes to its price value , but this bike†s frame is definitely at par to the standards of far more costly bikes in the market . However , one of the main factors that could be a little steep for the BeOne Spirit Comp bike could be in regards to its lack or mudguard and rack bosses , which sets a limitation to the bike†s performance once it is used on the rough terrain . Beyond that , the BeOne Spirit Comp can indeed make the rider feel spirited away with its fast tyres and light . weight Riding Experience One of the main characteristics

  • Disabled cycling from a cyclists perspective

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:29
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Disabled Cycling Disabled Cycling VN:F 1.9.22_1171 Rating : 0 from 0 votes Isabelle Clement So what about the public†s perception of disabled cycling Obviously we†ve had the Olympics and the Paralympics do you think that†s changed people†s view and they†ve actually achieved the ‘Inspiring A Generation†slogan I†m hopeful that they have but I†m not completely convinced . It†s certainly done something the buzz that was around following the Olympics and the Paralympics was extraordinary I felt it was a bit of an idyllic moment during the fortnight of the Paralympics as suddenly it wasn†t about heroic stories or the challenges these athletes faced , it was all about

  • Cyclocross from a cyclist perspective including discussion and views

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Cyclocross Cyclocross Cyclocross also know as CX , CycloX or cross is predominately a winter season sport and is a relatively new cycling discipline to the UK . A bit like cross country for mountain bikes it usually is held at a venue with multiple terrains , including on and off road section and is done in laps . There are usually different races for all ages of riders , so you get fair times according to category . It is a really big sport in Benelux and the USA who have been doing it for ever more . The big different between it and cross country mountain biking is the bike itself . Even XC MTB bikes are heavy , the beauty of cyclocross is that the bike looks like a road bike and

  • Scott Spark 29 Comp Review

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:29
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Scott Spark 29 Comp Full Suspension Mountain Bike 4 January , 2013 by Adam Samuel in Bikes Scott Spark mountain bikes are well known worldwide for its extremely lightweight frame and the same goes for the Scott Spark 29 Comp . The Scott Spark 29 Comp weighs at 13.7 kg and is constructed with the use of a spark alloy 6061 custom butted frame in hydroformed tubes . Even with its lightness , the Scott Spark 29 is not affected in terms of durability and speed , great thanks to the big Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyre . The combination of the lightweight frame , and the big wheels of the Scott Spark 29 Comp makes it the perfect bike to use not only in flat , dry land but even on trails which require rough , hard and steep

  • Triathlons from a cyclists perspective

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Triathlons Triathlons A triathlon has 3 stages to it , a swim , cycle and a run . These can be a varying distances , but it is aimed at being an endurance event , where competitors need stamina and mental will power to get them through the . pain Triathlons are held all over the world for differing abilities , the most famous of which is the Iron Man competition , which is the grand daddy of all the . events Many competitors have one discipline that they are weaker at and so try to gain time in the other stages . The transition phase of the race is paramount to maintaining a good time . After the swim you must run and take off your wetsuit , grab your bike , run with it and then

  • Social Cycling from a cyclists perspective

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Social Cycling Social Cycling Cycling is best known as a sport with high level races like the Tour de France , Vuelta a Espana and the Giro de Italia , but many cyclists do the sport as a way of getting out with buddies and team mates on a sunday ride and not to take part in it . competitively We explore why riders like to get out in groups and what drives us to find other like minded people in the world of . cycling VN:F 1.9.22_1171 Rating : 0 from 0 votes Tony Piedade Can you discuss why cycling is a social sport and why people like to go out in groups Numerous things really , there†s the obvious motivational side . We all need a bit of a push especially when it comes to cycling

  • Cycle infrastructure from a cyclists perspective

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Cycle Infrastructure Cycle Infrastructure This topic encompasses lots of things including cycle paths lanes tracks , traffic reduction calming , one-way streets , bike super highways , parking storage and disabled . friendly In the UK we need to learn from the Dutch and Danish , whose respect for cyclists and advanced cycling infrastructure helps people get around by bike with ease and . safely VN:F 1.9.22_1171 Rating : 0 from 0 votes Jo Hockley What are the cycle paths like where you are Cycle paths around where we are it†s buggy , wheelchair and cycle friendly and the seafront is cycle friendly , which makes such a difference . People are never going to cycle in numbers on the

  • A Guide To Road Biking

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:28
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Guide To Getting Started In Road Cycling If you are brand new to road biking this guide is based on my own experiences , when I started out a few years ago biking up a steep learning . curve Why start road biking Well for me it was simple a friend and I had a few drinks in our late twenties and he proposed a mammoth 7 day cycle ride from Chamonix to Barcelona for charity . Of course with a few beers already consumed it was easy to say yes without really thinking about what I have committed to . Surely enough a few days later the enormity of what I had done hit me , which was a good thing . In a positive light I would be helping raise money for a charity , getting fitter reduction of beer belly and completing a

  • Contact NotAnotherHill.com

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:27
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Contact Us Need to get in contact with Adam Samuel or the NotAnotherHill.com team Well here are the ways you can get in : touch Questions Got a question to ask simple or complicated bring it . on Hire Adam Samuel Hire Adam Samuel to help with cycling related online marketing strategy . 12 years of experience marketing online increasing traffic and sales he can help most . businesses Product or Book Review Got a book or product that you would like reviewed Happy to help send more details . today Take Part Would you like to tell us your cycling story , have an interesting take on the cycling industry or have an opinion on something bike related Please fill in the form below and choose the take part’ option and give

  • Road Bike Sizing Guide

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Road Bike Sizing Guide First and foremost Be comfortable Even the sizing systems in bike shops can get it wrong . If you don’t feel comfortable , you definately won’t in a few weeks , months , years time . Getting the fitting of a road bike takes time and tweaking , so don’t expect to get it right first time . Over time you will also change the way you want to ride , so you will be tweaking a number of the points we make . below Ask yourself What kind of biking are you going to do If you are going to get into racing then your road bars will need to be lower than you saddle to get you in an aerodynamic race . position Touring or beginners will want to have the handlebar higher , as this will allow you to get used

  • Road Cycling from a cyclist perspective including road bike discussion

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:18
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Road Cycling Road Cycling Road cycling has been around for many years . It encompasses competitive racing , sportive riding , cyclocross , recreational and touring . Road cycling has traditionally had cycling clubs form , so that groups of like minded people can go out and benefit from the Peloton slip stream , meaning the riders in the wheel of the front riders do approximately 40 less work and conserve . energy Traditionally a road bike has always had dropped handlebars and a multitude of gears , typically triple or compact chainset’s and 9, 10 or 11speed cassettes . The rider is then naturally sat in an aerodynamic position helping to reduce drag from the riders body.Weight is

  • Family Cycling from a cyclists perspective

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Family Cycling Family Cycling Cycling as a family is a brilliant way to get out and spend time outdoors enjoying nature . Many families with young children will buy a seat for their bike , a trail along , a tag along , a kids bike trailer or numerous other devices to allow transport of a child before they can really ride a . bike As they grow up they can progress to a toddlebike or a ride-on toy , a scooter , a balance bike , a bike with stablisers and then finally a bike to . ride Getting kids in cycling is so important and was part of the message delivered by the London Olympics 2012, building a legacy . So parents need to feel safe out with their children and confident in their

  • Electric bikes from a cyclist and industry perspective

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Electric Bikes Electric Bikes Electric bikes are a relatively new product to market , but have seen an explosion in interest an use across Germany and the Netherlands . In the UK about 25,000 were sold last year 2011 and that is set to increase year on year . An electric bike or an e-bike currently comes in two formats , pedal assist or handlebar throttle . Pedal assist means that as you start to pedal the motor kicks in and makes light work of your pedalling . Throttle is usually on the handlebar and much like a motorbike has a twist mechanism , which engages the motor without any need for pedalling . Both are designed to assist a user up hills and mean a less energetic sweaty .

  • Commuter cycling from a cyclist's perspective

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    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Tweet You Are Here : Home Topic Commuting And Commuter Tips Commuting And Commuter Tips Bike commuting is using a bicycle as a valid form of transport getting you from A to B . You may do it to get to work , university , gym or be a courier . Commuting is generally an urban areas activity , but not exclusively as it depends on where you live . If you are going to commute one of the big factors is what you do with the bike at the other end . Locking cycles up or having a place to store it is of big concern as a bike is usually a valuable . possession For commuting cyclists usually choose one of the following types of bike : commuter hybrid , fixed gear single speed , folding or electric . All those bikes serve

  • 2012 Bike Shop Sale Deals On Bikes and Cycling Gear

    Updated: 2013-01-10 01:45:18
    Home About Contact Us Cyclist Profiles My Bike Cycle Topics Reviews Articles Bike Shop Sale 2012 Stock Clearance Many UK bike shops offer sales items , offers , discount , voucher codes and deals to customers all year around . As such we have complied a list of bike shops sales below , so that they are all in one . place It is a minefield out there with different shops offering different deals on specific products all the time , so you really have to keep and eye on all the offers to make sure you are getting a good . deal The January winter sale 2013 has started and every store is discounting their 2012 stock to make way for 2013 kit , so bag yourself a bargain and get . searching You might also want to : try ProBikeKit Ribble JEJames WinstanleyBikes VN:F 1.9.22_1171 Rating : 0 from 0

  • Explorer abandons attempt to reach South Pole by bicycle

    Updated: 2013-01-09 19:39:14
    A Boulder, Colorado, man arrived safely back in Chile this past weekend after abandoning his attempt to be the first person to ride a bicycle to the South Pole. Eric Larson, 41, launched the solo Cycle South expedition from the Hercules Inlet on the Antarctic coast on Dec. 20 with a goal to cover the 750 miles to the South Pole by Jan. 12. Eight days after setting off, however, Larsen said he realized that he was only making about 10 nautical miles a day, not enough to reach his destination before his supplies ran out. Climbing, headwinds, snow drifts ...

  • Cycle Paths & City Traffic 1945-1995 in UK, Denmark, Germany

    Updated: 2013-01-09 08:25:00
    : , , 09 January 2013 Cycle Paths City Traffic 1945-1995 in UK , Denmark , Germany We are nourishing a monster of great potential destructiveness . 187 Colin Buchanan , 1960. Quote referring to the car-oriented planning in a report for the Minister for Transport , . UK It was a privilege to read , over the last few days , a thesis written by Joe Goddard a friend of Mikael's . The thesis’ full title is Cycle Paths and City Traffic 1945-1995” and it was a work submitted to the University of Bristol , in order to obtain the Master of Arts degree in the Faculty of Historical Studies . Amazingly , it was written back in 1995. Back then there were hardly any papers about bicycle infrastructure or bicycles at all so Mr Goddard was quite ahead of the modern . curve Dr Joe Goddard is now Associate

  • Lance Armstrong’s first appearance will be — where else — on Oprah!

    Updated: 2013-01-09 04:05:41
    With the many accomplished cycling journalists of many nationalities who have followed Lance Armstrong’s career, who better to get the first interview since his downfall than hard-hitting investigative reporter Oprah Winfrey. With CNN’s Larry King retired now, I suppose Winfrey is the best choice for Armstrong to spin his story. He appears next Thursday on … Continue reading »

  • Car Chaotic

    Updated: 2013-01-09 04:00:00
    : 09 January 2013 Car Chaotic Great little video from Italy . Look what kind of inhuman cities we have created with our primitive , vehicle-based traffic engineering over the past century or so . Pedestrians are at the mercy of the motor vehicles , sure , but at the root at the mercy of traffic engineers who fail to plan for pedestrians and cyclists . Chaos ensues . Pollution runs riot . Cities are dead or dying unless we choose to think differently Put here by Mikael Colville-Andersen at 05:00 tags : car culture engineering engineering instead of designing film italy ivan conte pedestrians No : comments Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Kilometres cycled by Copenhageners so far today Copenhagenize.com Copenhagenize.com started in 2007,

  • Bicycle Tube Dispenser in Copenhagen

    Updated: 2013-01-08 13:09:00
    : 08 January 2013 Bicycle Tube Dispenser in Copenhagen Our intrepid correspondant Lars Barfred spotted this bicycle tube dispenser outside Loke Cykler a bike shop in Griffenfeldsgade , in the Nørrebro . neighbourhood 50 kroner 8.00 for a . tube There's no school like the old . school Random fact : Loke , or Loki is a Norse god . Often regarded as a bit of a trickster , he also helps the other gods in important matters . Which is the case , it would seem , with this bicycle tube . dispenser Put here by Mikael Colville-Andersen at 14:09 tags : bike accessories how to market cycling loke nørrebro promoting cycling 5 : comments girl on wheels said . UBikes University Bicycles in Boulder , Colorado also has a pretty cool 24-hour vending machine . It also has different sizes of tubes . In

  • Cascade Bicycle Club members can register for 2013 bike rides today

    Updated: 2013-01-08 09:00:09
    Subscribe to RSS feed Follow Biking Bis on Twitter Visit Biking Bis's Facebook page Biking Bis Bicycle touring and more Home About Bike Rides Across State Bicycle Tours Charity Bicycle Rides Bike rides for veterans Washington Bicycle Ride Calendar Index California Bicycle Ride Calendar Idaho Bicycle Ride Calendar Oregon Bicycle Ride Calendar Cross country bicycle tours Bike travel Bike Touring Northwest Cycling Links Bicycling blogs Pacific Northwest Bicycle clubs Pacific Northwest Bicycle maps Pacific Northwest Bike tour outfitters Pacific Northwest On-the-road bike travelers Bicycling blog index Search Bicycle horn gets motorists attention in a hurry Cascade Bicycle Club members can register for 2013 bike rides today Categories : Main Page Northwest Cycling January 8, 2013 by Gene Bisbee

  • Bicycle horn gets motorists attention in a hurry

    Updated: 2013-01-07 13:54:57
    Two brothers are developing a horn that enables cyclists to be heard, if not seen, on their bicycles. Called Loud Bicycle, the small horn is activated by a button on the handlebars and blares with the same loudness and pitch of a car horn. Says Loud Bicycle developer Jonathan Landsey: “Drivers react to car horns … Continue reading »

  • Reflective Material on Cars. Seriously

    Updated: 2013-01-04 22:47:00
    : . 04 January 2013 Reflective Material on Cars . Seriously Out of the many articles on the subject of rationality and logic here on the blog , you may remember our proposal for health warnings on automobiles from a while back . Another logical idea that we have pitched around is forcing motorists to add reflective material to their cars in order for cyclists and pedestrians to see them better . It usually garners a chuckle and a yeah , why don't we But why don't we It's not such a crazy idea . According to a study from Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia the same people who developed protective headwear for . motorists do you have yours yet black cars are more likely to be involved in crashes , whilst white , gold and yellow cars are least likely to suffer the same

  • That old bicycle lodged in a tree on Vashon Island makes national headlines

    Updated: 2013-01-04 18:12:42
    The only explanation for this is a slow news day, or perhaps an editor looking for some quirky tale from the Pacific Northwest. In any case, ABC News followed by Huffington Post this week did short pieces on that 50-some year old bicycle lodged in a tree on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. It … Continue reading »

  • The Police Officers of New York City

    Updated: 2013-01-04 14:10:00
    : 04 January 2013 The Police Officers of New York City The New Copenhagen a collection of urban planning tales from a modern progressive city turned 1950s old school urban theatre was a running theme last year . Unfortunately , our decision makers and law enforcers gave us plenty of reason for it to be . We're kicking off 2013 on a more positive note . and with that , here's the story of a brief encounter I had with the New York Police Department last . summer It's late evening . Jens and I are cycling home from a Broadway show Rock of Ages , unexpectedly good We're on cloud nine from the show , the drinks , and a cool light breeze that matches our mood sweeps through the air . We've left Manhattan and are weaving our way through Brooklyn . There are no bicycle lanes , but traffic is .

  • World's Youngest Urbanist Again

    Updated: 2013-01-03 07:50:00
    : 03 January 2013 World's Youngest Urbanist Again Lulu-Sophia , who I called the World's Youngest Urbanist last year and who features in my recent TED x talk from Zurich constantly fires off simple and logical observations from the urban theatre . Yesterday we were out shopping on our cargo bike and we spotted these two red peppers that had presumably fallen off a bicycle . We chatted about them and then off we went . Lulu-Sophia was quiet for a moment and then : said Daddy , I bet they'll get run over and squished . I'm sure they will . I think it'll be a car that runs them over . Why Because cars can't see them . Cyclists can see them but the people in cars can't . Ah , yes . Indeed . The interaction with the urban landscape is heightened on a bicycle or on foot . And motorists can't see

  • Vintage bicycle collection scores high bids at 1st auction

    Updated: 2012-12-31 17:42:19
    The highly anticipated first of three auctions of vintage bicycles and memorabilia from a recently closed New York-based museum earlier this month brought in a jaw-dropping half-million dollars, about 150% of what the auctioneers predicted. The highest bid item sold at the auction turned out to be the 1892 Geared Front Drive Telegram, at right. … Continue reading »

  • Seeking the best views on a rare, clear winter day

    Updated: 2012-12-30 00:57:56
    Precipitation in Seattle is falling about 30% ahead of average for 2012, and much of that has been over the last month or so. While that hasn't keep me from running errands on my bike, it certainly has kept me from enjoying bike rides as I normally do. So when the sun blasted through some thinning high clouds on Friday, I packed up and headed to a place where I could enjoy the views. My destination was King County's Tolt MacDonald Park, which sits at the edge of Carnation on the confluence of the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers. A privately owned forest sits at the top of a steep climb behind the park, but the owners allow mountain bike ...

  • Completing the Burke-Gilman bike path’s “missing link” in Ballard still years away

    Updated: 2012-12-28 05:54:29
    Seattle officials are proposing a full-blown environmental impact statement to study the effects of completing the Burke-Gilman Trail in a section of the city where several property owners have blocked the project for a decade. While the study could take several years to complete, Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Tom Rasmussen said Thursday that an … Continue reading »

  • American explorer attempts bicycle journey to the South Pole

    Updated: 2012-12-27 21:22:02
    December might not seem to be the ideal time to embark on a bicycle touring adventure, unless your destination is the South Pole where summer arrives Dec. 21. That’s where Boulder-based adventurer Eric Larsen is headed on his 750-mile Cycle South expedition. The 41-year-old is riding and carrying his provisions — about 100 pounds — … Continue reading »

  • Copenhagen Christmas Tree Transport

    Updated: 2012-12-24 00:30:00
    : 24 December 2012 Copenhagen Christmas Tree Transport . UPDATE Typical . Write a blog post and then two bikes with christmas trees roll past your window . So here's an . update Above : Sorte Jernhest cargo bike complete with tree and kid wearing an elf hat heading home in the evening . . Fantastic This lady rolled past my window pulling her tree on a . trailer Getting close to Jul here in Copenhagen . Christmas tree sellers are occupying squares all around the city . Many people use their bicycles to get the tree . home Here's a collection of the shots we have of people moving their trees home by . bike This lady had just bought a jule tree and the seller was helping her strap it to her bicycle . It took some work and discussion but they finally succeeded . She didn't have far to go , so

  • Bicycles playing a bigger role in travel plans

    Updated: 2012-12-21 17:20:05
    It may not be as obvious as the bicycling surge in urban areas, but bicycle tourism is on the rise. The staff at Adventure Cycling Association reports nine indications that, when people think of travel, more are considering using their bicycle. According to media director Winona Bateman, bicycle touring "is enjoying the kind of popularity not seen since the 1970s." There's increased interest in all types of bike travel, from sub 24-hour overnighters to long self-supported trips, luxury to budget tours, mass bike rides to small tours. Adventure Cycling listed these indications ...

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    Updated: 2012-12-15 17:43:03

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