“I'm glad we didn't have to make that choice. Church is very important to us. We felt in our hearts he was going to win. He is not one to take second place.” …
Category: Quotes
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Tour de France quote: Hushovd talks about his stitched up arm
“This morning I was still in pain and I didn't have full movement in my arm but it got better and I decided to give it a go because I was only two seconds behind the yellow jersey. … I didn't feel the pain in the finish because the adrenaline was flowing. It's more painful now holding the microphone. …
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Tour de France Quote: Hincapie talks about winning yellow jersey
“I started off the Tour in great shape and I’ve never had the opportunity to lead a team. I don’t know what to expect but I know that anything is possible, there’s no reason to set limits. I don’t know how I’ll respond but I’ll just hope for the best. …
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Tour de France quote: Johan Bruyneel revises Discovery's chances
“When I think of our guys like George, Popo, Jose, Paolo – Chechu even – I don't see the difference between them and the new favorites is that big anymore. Basso and Ullrich – it was quite big – but those other guys? They are in our reach. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/06/30/tour-de-france-quote-johan-bruyneel-revises-discoverys-chances/
Bicycle quote: Ole & Lena
Lena: “Oh Ole, did you hear that Lars got a new bike for Helga?”
Ole: “Oh Lena, what a lucky trade for Lars!” …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/05/04/bicycle-quote-ole-lena/
Bicycle quote: The simple beauty of bike touring
“You reach the top of a mountain pass … it’s real … it does something to you. Humping up a steep 1,000-foot elevation with 40 pounds of gear, it’s hard. You’ve accomplished something. And there’s still all this country there before you.”
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/16/bicycle-quote-the-simple-beauty-of-bike-touring/
Bicycle quote: Tour of California stages
“I thought it was great; every race doesn't have to be an epic death march. It was an exceptional course that made for exceptional racing. The top 10 was tightly packed (only 1:58 separated Landis from No. 10 finisher Jason McCartney of Discovery Channel). It made things more exciting; it added to the drama.”
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/03/01/bicycle-quote-tour-of-california-stages/
Bicycle quote: “Whenever” is now for Landis
“I'd like to think I can keep improving, but at this point, I'm here to help Lance. I'm not saving anything for me. I'll worry about that a few months from now or next year or whenever.” …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/02/28/bicycle-quote-whenever-is-now-for-landis/
Bicycle quotes: The Lance Armstrong – Sheryl Crow split
It's no shock that people feel very strongly about Lance Armstrong — as an elite cyclist, a cancer survivor, a motivator, a celebrity, a father, a Texan.
News of his breakup with fiance Sheryl Crow brought out a flood of reaction from columnists and bloggers. Here are a few quotes from the weekend that I found particularly mean, weird or funny:
“Lance Armstrong has unsurprisingly split from the jaundiced star girlfriend. It was sad, originally, that he would choose
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2006/02/06/bicycle-quotes-the-lance-armstrong-sheryl-crow-split/
Quote: Handcycles buff up cyclists' upper body
“If you're a traditional cyclist and you ride using your legs, your upper body turns into matchsticks. So when you're suddenly requiring your chest and your arms and your back to move your whole body, you realize just how weak those muscles are.” …
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Adventure Cycling Association
- Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance WorkshopsGender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a gathering of women and non-binary people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We would like to give a shout out to […] The post Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance Workshops appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Me, Myself, and IThis story originally appeared in the 2024 Nov/Dec issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine’s Final Mile essay anthology. *** I rode with tears streaming down my face. I pedaled as hard […] The post Me, Myself, and I appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling SeasonThis year, we were able to welcome 19 young people with adaptive needs (and their families), plus two adults with adaptive needs on our weekend bike camping trips for free. […] The post Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling Season appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- The Chisel EVO is yet another great-value XC bike from Specialized | off-road.ccComplimenting the rear-suspension upgrade is a more trail-orientated tyre choice, too, with the Comp EVO upgrading from the standard Chisel's Fast ...
- Discover Quito's most incredible cycling route Pululahua - Yunguilla - Breaking Travel NewsThe route begins at Calacalí's Central Plaza, a great spot to stock up on food and water. After cycling 1.5 kilometres towards Quito on the E-28 road, ...
- £1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle "wild ...Consultation underway for plans that include new lighting and widespread CCTV for Bristol & Bath Railway Path, proposals coming just weeks after ...
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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League of American Bicyclists
- LCI Spotlight: Michael PotocznyThe League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight… The post LCI Spotlight: Michael Potoczny appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across AmericaWashington, DC — The League of American Bicyclists has released its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of state efforts to improve conditions for bicycling. This year’s rankings… The post New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across America appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle StandardsIn the United States, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have been increasing with an 83% increase in pedestrian deaths and 76% increase in bicyclist deaths between 2009 and 2022. If you… The post Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle Standards appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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