Recumbent Bikes News
- New Bike Lane Paving Way Up To NCAR Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:01AMThe road is short, just over a mile long and leads to just a parking lot. But it is one of Boulders most popular for bike riders and walkers who want to get a hard, quick workout. The curvy Mesa Lab entry road that leads to the National Center for Atmospheric Research will be rebuilt to allow for an uphill bike lane and a separate pedestrian lane.
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- Terror war frays on the frontlines Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:02AMIt’s become a joke.Seven years ago, there was more reason to be optimistic about the war against terrorism.We were pumped up about an unprecedented U.S. military campaign to topple radical Islam and its minions, who would sooner behead us than befriend us.Brighton Beach marine Mikhail...
- Winning an uphill battle Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:07PMWhen most folks taking part in the Falmouth Road Race perform an equipment check, it mainly involves their sneakers. When racer JT Schakel of Cotuit checks his equipment, he makes sure he’s got enough backup tires.
- MDI Police: Flaming Air Mattress Brings Charge Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:52PMBAR HARBOR — A Bangor man was arrested Saturday night on a charge of arson after allegedly trying to burn down a woman’s apartment.
- 10,000 cyclists on the road for Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:02PMwww. flick r .com Some 10,000 bicyclists took to the streets in Seattle on Saturday morning for the 31st annual Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic. The popularity of this one- or two-day bike ride along 200 miles of scenic roads to Portland is growing every year. Although ridership has been capped at 10,000 for several years, registrations sold out in mid April. That's 2 1/2 months earlier than ...
- Tour de Donut to hit streets of American Fork Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:06PMAMERICAN FORK -- Eating numerous doughnuts in the middle of a cycling race may seem like an oxymoron, but it's really a lot of fun.
- Time-honored traditions mark festive weekend Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:26AMAnnual concert, parade are woven into borough's fabric.
- Trekking for a cause Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 12:27AMMaine man bikes across country to raise funds for lung association John Fischer's idea of a summer trip includes 88 days and 4,100 miles through 11 states - and all on his bike.
- Small Planet E Vehicles to make bang this Fourth of July weekend Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 7:08AMA Fort Collins' company that specializes in electrically assisted recumbent tricycles has teamed up with Longmont's Small Planet E Vehicles to open a new electric bicycle shop on College Avenue.
- Small Planet E Vehicles to make bang this Fourth of July weekend Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 7:08AMA Fort Collins' company that specializes in electrically assisted recumbent tricycles has teamed up with Longmont's Small Planet E Vehicles to open a new electric bicycle shop on College Avenue.
- Abilene to Colorado, just to prove he could Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:21PMDebra McCracken thought her husband, Brett, a 50-year-old registered nurse in Abilene, would get over his notion of cycling to Colorado this summer.
- Never too old to get fit Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 6:14AMBetty, 85, and Bill Fish, 95, work out in a gym up to six days a week. Gail Ewaldsen hears all kinds of excuses about why people aren't exercising. Say "I'm too old," and Ewaldsen shakes her head and points to Betty and Bill Fish. "That's nothing. I've got a 95-year-old in here," said Ewaldsen, a certified personal trainer at the Islands YMCA. Betty, 85, and Bill, 95, are among the oldest ...
- Wounded soldiers to ride through B-N on bike trek Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 7:55AMLook closely at former U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin Sullivan whenhe pedals his bike into Bloomington-Normal on the Fourth ofJuly.
- Cyclists continue push across U.S. Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:07PMEditor's note: This is part of a series about a cross-country ride called Sea To Shining Sea, which began May 22 in San Francisco and will conclude in Virginia Beach on July 2.
- More than 600 helmets given away at bike event Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 6:13AMThe city of Fort Collins' FC Bikes program took another step toward a safer cycling Sunday with its second annual Fossil Creek Family Bike Fair at Fossil Creek Park's Oval Pavilion.
- Red Cross makes donation to veterans Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 2:23AMWestern Nebraska Veterans Home residents Ron Chipman, left, and Alvin DeVall look at some of the personal fitness items presented to residents on Friday by the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
- Red Cross makes donation to veterans Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 12:54AMWestern Nebraska Veterans Home residents Ron Chipman, left, and Alvin DeVall look at some of the personal fitness items presented to residents on Friday by the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
- Text size Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 2:10AMAnother Drumheller resident has committed to conquering cancer by participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
- San Jose's first Via Velo event brings out all manner of motor-free rolling fans Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe latest government estimates say just 1 percent of San Jose commuters use a bicycle to get to work, but a big chunk of that two-wheel population showed up Saturday for San Jose's inaugural ViaVelo event, where the city gave a one-mile stretch of downtown over to bikes for a day to promote a greener view of the future.
- Green gyms pedal for electricity Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 4:10AMNew York gym rats can now not only build muscle power, but electric power as they pedal on fitness bikes designed to light up their own health clubs. "Electrify your workout!
- Healthy Coast Week activities set Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 12:21AMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — Healthy Coast Week, an initiative of the Smart Coast Healthy Coastal Connections Project, is scheduled for May 2-8, and several activities are planned to make it easier to put down the TV remote and the computer keyboard, and lead a healthier lifestyle.
- Ribbon cutting hopefully a sign of things to come Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 11:03PMA ribbon cutting at Angle Tech bikes signals the beginning of new business in Colorado Springs. Kelvin Clark brought his business from Woodland Park to Colorado Springs in order to further the company. "We just needed to come closer to the city and be more involved in the Springs." he says. They're called recumbent style bike. While they may be niche bikes, city councilwoman Jan Martin says ...
- Cycling News Roundup - 27 April 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 11:08AMCycling News Roundup - 27 April 2010 Karsten Kroon Update, Team News & Rosters, Type 1 Rolls On, Le Mans 24 Hour of Cycling, SRAM Official Tour of California Neutral Support...
- Adventure Alley begins at YMCA Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:04AMThe Eagle River Center of the YMCA of the Northwoods is offering a new program, Adventure Alley, for children ages six months to nine years. It’s for people working out in the Fitness Center at Northland Pines High School.
- Bike lanes planned for Mineral Avenue Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 12:25AMAlthough never seriously injured, Bill Gerblick has been hit seven times while riding his bike. Three of those times were in Littleton and two were on Mineral Avenue. Gerblick hopes the new proposed bike lanes for Mineral Avenue will make pedaling safer for him and other cyclists.
- GPRC fitness renos fully wrapped up Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 1:28PMRenovations took a little longer than anticipated, but the fitness facilities at Grande Prairie Regional College are once again in full operation. Of the work done with a $3 million provincial grant and $150,000 in federal funds, all that really remains at this point are "little things," said [...]
- Student Life Center receives shiny upgrades Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 11:39PMIf you have not been in McLane Student Life Center lately, you may not have been aware of the newest improvements to the facility - the SLC now hosts enough television screens to make Buffalo Wild Wings jealous.
- Expert say bicycling growing in popularity Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 10:56PMLA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW)- Bicycling is growing in popularity. Experts say bicycling is a 1.5 billion dollar industry in Wisconsin and it employs 15 thousand people. On nice days, you're likely to
- Central Ill. cyclists start coast-to-coast trek Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 1:12PMSometimes the reason for doing something lies in the act itself. When a scraggly-bearded Forrest Gump was asked by a group of reporters in the movie of the same name why he took up and started running across the country, he replied, "I just felt...
- Greg Wheeler's ride to recovery Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 8:59AMHARBOR SPRINGS — When it comes to doing things he loves, not even an accident can keep Greg Wheeler down for long.
- Central Ill. cyclists start coast-to-coast trek Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 6:58AMAssociated Press - March 22, 2010 7:44 AM ET DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - To a less-than-seasoned athlete, a trek across the country might seem impossible, but a group of bicyclists from central...
- Central Ill. cyclists start coast-to-coast trek Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 6:45AMDECATUR, Ill. (AP) -- To a less-than-seasoned athlete, a trek across the country might seem impossible, but a group of bicyclists from central Illinois has taken on the task.
- Thomasville hospital to show additions Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 1:04PMBY JILL DOSS-RAINES The Dispatch THOMASVILLE | Thomasville Medical Center will roll out the red carpet Sunday for a large-scale show-and-tell of many new additions and renovations at the hospital.
- 'Green Riders' boost use of electric bikes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:36AMA San Anselmo bicycle shop is sponsoring a cross-country, two-month electric bicycle ride that aims to draw attention to green causes and sustainabliity.
- YMCA to host annual fundraiser for scholarship campaign Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:23PMCountryside YMCA will host its annual fundraiser March 13 for its Caring for Families Scholarship Campaign.
- YMCA to host annual fundraiser for scholarship campaign Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:13PMCountryside YMCA will host its annual fundraiser March 13 for its Caring for Families Scholarship Campaign.The fourth annual Vision Gala will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the new Schwietz Assembly Hall at YMCA Camp Kern. Dinner is sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
- YMCA adds new cardio exercise equipment Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:42AMThe Grand Island YMCA has increased the amount of its cardio equipment by a little more than 50 percent, adding 16 cardio workout machines to the 30 pieces of cardio equipment already in the building.
- Side-by-Side Bikes Help Weather Economy Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 8:00PMWith ideas and inventions that keep adapting to changing needs, times and conditions, their business will likely continue to grow - as much as they allow it.
- Pinconning boys soccer coach donates two months' pay for exercise equipment Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 3:46AMJohn Ehlke | The Bay City TimesPinconning boys soccer coach Paul Wellman, left, and David Mayer, treasurer of the booster club, pose as players exercise on new exercise equipment at Pinconning High School. Wellman donated $1,200 for the machines. Paul...
- It’s not your mama’s gym class Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:50AMNew high school phys ed curriculum provides choices, promotes participation, By Fran Hardy
- Clearwater's own takes second at fifth annual halfathon Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:30AMThirty-six-year-old John King of Clearwater was the quickest to the finish line among county runners at Saturday's fifth annual Clearwater Halfathon, a race with nearly 600 participants.
- Starting a home exercise program can cost a bundle or just a few bucks Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 2:40PMIt's not necessary to spend thousands of dollars to get a good workout at home. Experts and enthusiasts told us what to look for in home exercise equipment in all price ranges.
- Second Chances: Women's fitness center reopens under new ownership Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 10:54PMThe former Just for Women Fitness Center is open again, with new owners and a new name: Bella Health Club.
- Arcadia YMCA is getting in shape Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 10:12AMWYOMING - It seems that the staff at the Arcadia Branch of the Ocean Community YMCA at 1190 Main St., has a New Year's resolution of its own. Getting in even better shape.
- Adult tricycles gaining popularity in Memphis Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 11:01AMMEMPHIS — Joan Leonard, 71, makes quite a sight pedaling through the University of Memphis area on a tricycle while leashed to a Doberman pinscher.
- Boise Weekly's Eighth Annual Fiction 101 Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 2:56AMSome of Boise's best prose, in just 101 words by Deanna Darr Just 101 words, that's it, to tell a story that captures the imagination and impresses a distinguished panel of judges. Whether it's delving into the depths of human emotion or tickling our communal funny bones, writers from across the valley do it every year as part of the annual Boise Weekly Fiction 101 contest. In its eighth year ...
- Hemet man bikes to help self, others Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 12:08AMAfter he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in November 1995, Jim Wetherell plunged into a deep depression that no therapist or medication could combat. While the diagnosis was not a death sentence, it was an end of life as Wetherell knew it. He had to give up his job as a tour bus driver. His relationship with his wife fell apart. So he moved from San Francisco to Hemet.
- More older adults finding tricycles not just for toddlers anymore Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 12:05AMJoan Leonard, 71, makes quite a sight pedaling through the University of Memphis area on a tricycle while leashed to a Doberman pinscher."He doesn't pull uphill. He only pulls downhill," she said, which sometimes creates a hair-raising ride.Leonard "trikes" as a way of exercising Gus, something she could not do otherwise because the high-energy dog trots too fast. She got the idea after seeing a ...
- WCU fundraising cyclists give $17,000 to six local food pantries Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 11:07AMA little motivation went a long way for Matthew Wiewel last June on a week-long bicycle adventure with his father.