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Gale Bernhardt — Training for a Century

Gale Bernhard has coached and instructed athletes since 1974. An elite-certified USA Cycling Level I Coach, she has also served as the Chairperson of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Committee for five years. Bernhardt was selected to be the USA Triathlon team coach at the 2004 Olympic Games and has traveled

Read more . . . Gale Bernhardt — Training for a Century

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Preparing For A Cycling Trip

Jacqui Snyder
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If you’re venturing out on a cycling vacation, there is nothing worse than being left behind by the pack, feeling that you’re holding up the group, or pushing yourself so hard to keep up that you can’t enjoy the surroundings or the company─or worse, incurring an injury as a

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Fundraising for the Coast to Coast Sears National Kids Cancer Ride

By Catherine Bancroft

When I first started fundraising, $30,000 seemed like a huge amount of money to have to raise. I work full time, and I knew it would be a challenge to fit in the time to raise donations for this ride, train, and to eat enough to train—which means shopping all

Read more . . . Fundraising for the Coast to Coast Sears National Kids Cancer Ride

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HybridBackPack Review

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

I recently took the HybridBackPack for a spin. Don’t be misled by its name. This is not a backpack. It’s a bike carrier accessory that allows commuters to safely and easily carry backpacks, briefcases, laptop cases, shoulder bags, and small boxes on a bike rack. For

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Sheila Ascroft’s Bicycle Maintenance Check List

A bike only has a few basic parts and a finite number of problem areas. If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, you can do some bicycle maintenance yourself. Here is a checklist to get you started:

▲ Are there any strange noises when riding? Check all bolts and tighten where

Read more . . . Sheila Ascroft’s Bicycle Maintenance Check List

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Sleek, Secure Bikestation Leads the Way

Washington, D.C.’s Union Station is leading the way in secure parking for bicycle commuters. The beautifully designed bikestation can securely park up to 100 bicycles, and offers rentals, bike repairs, lockers, and change rooms.

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Awesome Land: Women of Dirt

ShortHills Cycling Club presented Niagara’s premiere viewing of the movie Awesome Land: Women of Dirt on April 28th, 2010 at The Funky Monkey Bar & Grill, 129 Main Street West, Port Colborne, ON.

The sport of mountain biking has long been a male dominated sport and until recently all forms

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A Delicate Matter: Cycling and Genital Problems

When Cycling Hurts – OUCH!

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Cycling and male impotence is a familiar topic but we seldom hear about the long list of gynecological problems women cyclists can encounter.

It’s well known that time spent in the saddle can affect your sexual health. Male cyclists suffer everything from

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Bike Fit 101

By Monika Blewett

Whether you’re planning to buy a new bike this year or getting your trusty steed ready for another great cycling season, proper bike fit is essential for comfort and to prevent injury.

First, make sure your bike shop has helped you select the correct frame size. After that, you can make several adjustments -that

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