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Rescue

By Gene Bisbee in Bike Touring, Main Page
February 11, 2005
February 11, 2005

Traveling independently on a self-contained bicycle tour means no sag wagon, no mechanics, and no large group to look to for support.
But no matter how bad things might get, it seems that someone always shows up at just the right moment to lend a hand, offer a lift, or provide a place to stay.
Touring cyclists call this a rescue. Here's how my friend and I were rescued once while cycling the TransAmerica Trail in 1984.

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Retirement and independence on a bicycle seat

By Gene Bisbee in Active Senior Cycling, Bike Touring, Main Page
February 10, 2005
February 10, 2005

Roscoe and Ann Phillips are a retired couple who use their free time to take self-contained bicycle tours of the US and Europe. Here, they add Canada to their itinerary.

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Lance and Oprah together

By Gene Bisbee in Lance Armstrong Watch, Main Page
February 9, 2005
February 9, 2005

No last names are needed here.

Lance is scheduled to appear Friday on Oprah's TV show. He's supposed to talk about bicycle racing and his work with cancer research and survivors. Rockstar girlfriend Sheryl (Crow) also will be interviewed.

Then Lance and Oprah will race bikes.

I've been known to videotape obscure bicycle races for …

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One China city exports more bicycles than all of Taiwan

By Gene Bisbee in Bicycle Industry, Main Page
February 9, 2005
February 9, 2005

At one time, only the state-run Flying Pigeon bicycle plant operated in China's Tianjin. Today, there are upwards of 800 bicycle and bicycle parts makers there.

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Greg LeMond gets some respect

By Gene Bisbee in Main Page, Other Cycling Personalities
February 6, 2005
February 6, 2005

Before Lance Armstrong, there was cyclist Greg LeMond to excite the imaginations of US bike fans. A jury says he deserves money owed to him by a sponsor.

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Pyramid power at heart of bicycle frame

By Gene Bisbee in Bicycle Industry, Main Page
February 3, 2005
February 3, 2005

Cyclists are always looking for lighter and stronger equipment. Engineers at BYU are trying to meet those demands with bicycle frame that relies on pyramid power, as well as carbon fiber and Kevlar. …

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Cycling in small doses

By Gene Bisbee in Bicycle Fitness, Main Page
February 2, 2005
February 2, 2005

Those small bicycling rides can add up.

Instead of waiting until my mood and the weather is just right for a big ol' monster bicycle ride, I've been using my bicycle for light errands in whatever the weather.

Here in the Northwest, that usually means drizzle and temperatures in the upper 30s to 40s …

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