Cycling Silk 2011 Trailer from Kate Harris on Vimeo.
Kate Harris and Melissa Yule are childhood friends whose sense of adventure and curiosity about the world already had put them on the Silk Road through China and Tibet.
Now they've added a sense of advocacy to their travels across 10 countries. They're describing their bicycle trek as a “field research expedition exploring transboundary conservation in the mountains along the Silk Road.”
Along the way, they're talking with scientists and observing the problems of climate change, poverty and loss of wild animals in wild places ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/11/following-the-silk-road-by-bicycle/
Since taking up bicycling, I've become knowledgeable — though by no means expert — in quite a few fields. Among these are bicycle parts and maintenance, physical fitness and conditioning, highway design, fabrics, aerodynamics, weather prediction (quite easy in the Pacific NW) and road kill.
One of the unexpected low points of riding a bicycle along rural roads is witnessing the carnage of the wild kingdom. I've seen many species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. But this little fella was a first for me. Can anyone identify it?
An estimated 1 million vertebrates are killed on the road by motor vehicles every day. At that rate, it's no surprise that we bicyclists would see a lot of them.
Although I haven't done any statistical analysis, the possum …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/11/unidentified-road-kill-in-western-washington-update-its-a-long-tailed-weasel/
Some persistence and luck helped Johan Vansummeren win the 2011 edition of the Paris-Roubaix cycling classic on Sunday. It marks the first time a cyclist for a US-based team — Garmin-Cervelo — has won the epic race.
Vansummeren survived the falls, punctures and broken chains that plagued others in the peloton as they battled each other and the 27 sections of cobblestone roads spread throughout the 160-mile course. The race is considered one of the toughest in pro cycling.
In the end, the Belgian cyclist attacked a small group that included a hard-charging Fabian Cancellara (Leopard Trek) who finished in second place …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/10/first-hell-of-the-north-win-for-a-us-based-cycling-team/
Garmin. Wins Paris-Roubaix
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Los Angeles and San Francisco are throwing street parties on Sunday, and motorists are not invited. In fact, cars and trucks are strictly forbidden.
The two cities are hosting ciclovias on Sunday. The events call for closing down several miles of roadways, transforming them into a carnival-like atmosphere where bicyclists and pedestrians can enjoy the streets without the threat of motor vehicles. Streets for people! Party on!
This is the second such event in Los Angeles; in San Francisco it's a monthly event throughout the spring and summer. The name, ciclovia, was coined in Bogata, Colombia, where some 70 miles of streets are closed on Sunday and holidays and bicyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to roam freely ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/09/car-free-street-events-in-california-on-sunday/
The 2nd car-free Sunday event in Los Angeles.
http://ciclavia.wordpress.com/
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/09/ciclavia-in-los-angeles/
A ciclovia event in San Francisco… monthly in spring and summer 2011
http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/09/sunday-streets/
East of Lake Washington
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Bicycle travelers Russ Roca and Laura Crawford are going to ride the rails to discover more paths to pedal.
The two are setting off from their temporary home in Portland to discover and document the benefits and hardships of combining train and bicycle travel.
Leaving in May, they're calling their trip “Big Adventure, Small Wheels: A Rambling Journey Across America on Bikes and Trains.” It will be updated at their The Path Less Pedaled website.
Along the way they'll be shooting video for a film they want to show to policy-makers ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/07/bicycling-couple-to-ride-the-rails-to-roads-less-traveled/
Some bicycle riders may have patched their last inner tube.
Michelin has put a bike inner tube, called ProTek Max, on the market that seals itself in the event of a puncture. It's aimed at those who ride on wider road or mountain bike tires.
I have not tested this product, nor have I seen, felt, sniffed or hefted it first hand. I might be willing to give it a try, although with all the “puncture-resistant” tires on the market, it may be a little redundant.
If you're planning to ride in Western states where goathead plants (aka puncture vine, caltrop, ground burr-nut, and Texas sandburr) make their home, however, some redundancy might not be a bad idea. Ditto if you ride through urban road debris ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/04/06/is-it-time-to-leave-the-patch-kit-at-home-for-your-bike-rides/
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