Archive for August, 2008
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008In today’s Washington Post, there was a letter to the editor describing a bicycle related incident at Washington Union Station. A bicycle commuter had left a bicycle locked up outside Union Station and discovered the bicycle was missing at the end of the day when she returned. When she went inside to report it stolen, […]
Win A Free Bicycling Jersey
Friday, August 8th, 2008The September 2008 edition of Bicycling Magazine has a coupon to get a free Saab cycling jersey. The coupon is between pages 48 and 49 in the magazine. To receive the free limited edition Saab cycling jersey, you need to test drive any Saab vehicle, have the dealer fill out the coupon and send it […]
Obama Campaign Strategy and Bicycle Racing
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Barack Obama appears to be a casual bicyclist as can be seen in the picture below. While he is not on a racing bike nor is he outfitted as a professional bicyclist, his campaign strategy has borrowed a proven approach from professional cycling races like the Tour De France. In a multi-day stage race such […]
Fixed Gear Bicycles Of Adams Morgan
Monday, August 4th, 2008One of my favorite bicycle websites is the Fixed Gear Gallery. The site publishes pictures of fixed gear bicycles submitted by readers. I admire the creativity of the people who build and customize the bicycles. It is a great source of ideas for anyone considering building a fixed gear bicycle.
There is a neighborhood in Washington D.C called Adams Morgan, that […]
Tips To Stay Hydrated On Multi-Day Bicycle Tours
Friday, August 1st, 2008It is important to maintain the proper level of hydration when bicycling. During a multi-day bicycle tours, it is easy to become partially dehydrated. If that happens, you will have less power, will be less efficient and are more likely to get sick or have heat related problems. When it is cool or windy, it is […]
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