A Bike Trailer that Pushes *YOU*
It sounds like a Yakov Smirnoff routine, but Ridekick now offers a
Guys Night Out bike ride
Last night, we took a break from our weekly ritual of "pizza with the guys" and went out for a sunset ride along the shoreline. It was a beautiful night - warm but with a constant breeze - and we even got a chance to see the Metlife Blimp at Sikorsky Airport!
Bikes are not a Conservative or Liberal Issue
If you read articles from cycling magazines, they often tend to have a somewhat Liberal bent. I chalk this up to the fact that West Coast environmentalism interfaces well with those who enjoy being outside on two wheels - both groups love the outdoors and tend to have a dislike of car owners who would run them off the road. But the fact is the libertarian and entrepreneurial side to cycling is very friendly to Conservative ideals. And it is nice to see some people are recognizing the fact. Hopefully, it is the beginning of a coming together around fun on two wheels.
Cycling is an exercise (literally) of a fundamental freedom—freedom of movement. in the Constitution, it derives from the “privileges and immunities clause” as interpreted by the Supreme Court in United States v. Wheeler, 254 U.S. 281 (1920). (Fair warning: I am in fact a lawyer). This is why you don’t need a passport to enter New Jersey.
Cycling is efficient. True Conservatives love efficiency! It has been said that a cyclist is more efficient than a bird in flight. Cycling has a glorious history of entrepreneurism! Think: Wright Brothers, Schwinn, and Trek. Lots of senators and representatives probably had paper routes. America invented the mountain bike, BMX and freestyle.
Birthday Bike Ride
July 6 is my birthday, and every year I take off from work and enjoy a long, leisurely bike ride. This year was beautiful for the ride, if hot. I rode by the Stratford shoreline - one of my favorite places, obviously - and shared the day with a few hundred of my closest friends, sunning themselves on the beaches.
A Bike Ride means Independence to Me
"Independence Day" is one of those holidays that is celebrated different ways by different Americans. For some, it means setting off as many fireworks as possible. For others, it means grilling up enough hot dogs and hamburgers to fill an Olympic pool. For still others, it is all about a patriotic parade with marching bands and veterans to salute.
For me, it means a chance to get out and about on my bike to enjoy the freedom that our forefathers bought for us with their blood and tears. And yesterday was a glorious day for a ride with bright sun, kind breeze, and beautiful skies. With clouds like these, you hardly need fireworks to make you look up! Click here or on the image below for the whole set.
Chocolate Milk may be the ultimate after-sports drink
As part of my weight loss regimen, I more or less removed sugar from my diet. It has done wonders for my weight and has kept me from being tempted by a number of bad food choices. But it turns out, it may have denied me a useful way to build muscle. A new study suggests that chocolate milk is the best possible sports drink, to not only replenish lost water and electrolytes, but also to make you stronger over time.
"Naked Ride" in Portland... sounds VERY uncomfortable
Am I the only one to hear about the "Naked Ride" in Portland, OR, and have my first thought be "OUCH"? I even wear a knee-brace while going on my own rides. I can't imagine - even in a world where my body was a bit more prepared for a debut performance - this being a recipe for an injury-free experience.
For better or for worse, I am not offering any photo of this one. ;-)World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions."This is just a way of drawing attention to the need to be more green and replace fossil fuels with natural power," said Ken Johnson, who was completely nude and body-painted grey.
Did you know the inventor of the first pedaled bicycle was a CT native?
I've been an avid cyclist for about 2 years now, and live in the Connecticut Valley, but had no idea that the inventor of the pedaled bicycle was an Ansonia, CT native! Previous to that, most bikes were powered by pushing on the ground with one's feet - still an improvement over walking, but hardly as effective for going long distances.
Mark Chesner
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