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September Issue 2010 . . .

Pedaling Solo Around the World

By Loretta Henderson

Loretta Henderson pedaling around the world solo
For Loretta Henderson, what started a year and a half ago as a trip to England has turned into a solo bicycle epic around the world. A dozen countries later, thousands of miles of pedalling still beckon on the road ahead. A natural storyteller, Loretta's adventures on her trusty steed, Pandemic The Magic Bicycle, will amaze and amuse. This month she takes you Out Pedaling Winter in New Zealand.

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Saddle-time Blues - 6 Ways to Keep the Love Flowing

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

tired athlete

At the beginning of the cycling season, no matter how busy you are, you always find time for the bike. Each ride is a fun ride. As the summer months pass, you cycle diligently— getting fit and toned, ticking off your cycling goals, doing charity rides, passing milestones—then BANG! One day you just stop feeling the love. What’s wrong? You've got the saddle-time blues. Here's how to recharge.

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Cops for Kids: A New All-Female Team Rolls In

By Lisa Harrison

Cops for kids

In Winnipeg, Cops for Kids are busy preparing for their 9th biannual 2011 bicycle relay tour, a rigorous 4,200 km challenge, to raise money for the Children's Wish Foundation. For the first time, an all-female cycling team will match pedal stroke for pedal stroke with the men's team.

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Solving the Mysteries of Bike Sizing

bike sizingBy Sheila Ascroft

End of the season sales are a great time to buy a new bike for less. This primer by Sheila Ascroft demystifies the often puzzling math involved in getting the right bike size for your body.

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Riding Solo — 10 Bike Touring Tips

By Sheila Ascroft 10bike touring tips solo

Whether you're riding alone or with a group it's important to be prepared before heading out for a long ride. Sheila Ascroft gives you 10 must-do tips for your next solo ride.

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How To Clean A Bicycle Chain

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

bicycle chainFind out why you need to keep your bike chain clean and lubricated, what happens if you don't, and how to do this fundamental but easy bike maintenance.

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How to Lubricate a Bicycle Chain

lubricate bicycle chainIt's easy to slather oil all over your bike chain but doing that just attracts more dirt. This article shows you how to lubricate your bicycle chain correctly.

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