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4 days, 6 hours ago

Losing Muriel Furrer – a teenage cycling tragedy and a family’s search for answers

Muriel Furrer and her father Reto always had the same tradition. The signs made by Muriel’s family for the World Championships “How are we supposed to live without you?” Christine asked in her eulogy. “You know that I didn’t always have your UCI points and rankings exactly in my head,” she would later say at Muriel’s funeral. “I remember after …

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3 weeks ago

Driving to work: Why it’s psychologically difficult to switch to public transit or biking.

Slate

Commuters are creatures of habit—until, suddenly, they aren’t. The behavioral science of commuting holds powerful lessons for policymakers, civic leaders, and environmentalists hoping to convince drivers to instead use modes like public transit and biking that can ease gridlock, improve air quality, and mitigate climate change. “Overall, we found a whole set of interventions—many of which are used regularly in …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

AXOR Helmets Joins I.B.W. (India. Bike. Week) Goa 2024 as Official Safety Partner

Live Mint

BELGAUM, India, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXOR Helmets, the premium helmet brand and sister company of Vega Auto Accessories Pvt Ltd, is proud to announce its partnership with India Bike Week, Goa 2024, as the official safety partner. Known for its premium helmets designed for high-end riders, AXOR is all set to make a memorable impact at the event …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

I sold my £450k house to one of FBI's most wanted 'terrorists'... there was a part of the property that excited him the most

Daily Mail

A man has told of his disbelief after selling his beloved rural villa to one of the FBI's 'most wanted terrorists' - as he reveals what seemed to draw the fugitive to the property. The former owner said the fugitive This is the remote and idyllic Welsh beauty spot where one of the FBI's 'most wanted terrorists' was finally traced …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Go wild: From hiking, biking and canoeing, to the unforgettable Falls, embrace adventure and nature in Ontario

The Independent

Niagara Falls needs little introduction, but there’s much more to the waterways of Ontario beyond the iconic Horseshoe Falls. Here, we round up some of the highlights of going wild in Ontario… Explore Niagara Falls and Niagara Parks Enjoy a truly thrilling view of the Falls from the Zipline Spanning the border between Ontario and New York, Niagara Falls thunderously …

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3 months ago

Hundreds of elite and amateur cyclists ride in Bike it to Ballidu Gravel

ABC

A cycling event that began as a school fundraiser has grown to attract some of the best gravel riders in the country. Ballidu, about 200 kilometres north east of Perth, is home to just 58 people, but for the last couple of years the sleepy regional town has come alive for Bike it to Ballidu Gravel. "What a lot of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Prabhadevi cycle race pedals into 44th year, keeps city's biking tradition alive

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Every year, several national- and state-level cyclists, along with local residents, eagerly wait for the Custom Point Race in Prabhadevi. Prabhadevi cycle race pedals into 44th year The Prabhadevi cycle race—it will complete 44 years today—was founded by mill workers in Mumbai as a unique way to celebrate Independence Day, and has been passed down to the second generation. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic Games 2024: How Paris made biking in the city accessible.

Slate

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. “It’s the first time in history that the essential sites will be connected by a bike network,” Paris deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire told the Parisien newspaper in May. “I think that the Games will allow us to show that the bicycle is a real solution to efficient, sustainable mobility in the city.” …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

An Italian road cycling champion's favourite Italian biking adventures

BBC

An Italian road cycling champion's favourite Italian biking adventures Jered Gruber & Ashley Gruber | Gruber Images Alberto Bettiol is racing for Italy at the Paris Olympics but can't wait to head home for a joyride. "It's good to see Florence, Siena, Pisa," says Bettiol. Best for a romantic weekend: The Langhe "Another part of Italy that I really like …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

The U.S. invented mountain biking. Now It wants those Olympic medals, too.

Live Mint

There are silvers and there are silvers. Haley Batten didn’t win the gold medal in mountain biking at the Summer Olympics, but the silver she earned Sunday was momentous. It was the best Olympic finish by a U.S. mountain biker ever—pulled off by a 25-year-old from Park City, Utah, who’d been targeting this day since she was 12. Armstrong may …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

After years lost in the wilderness, American mountain biking on the rise entering the Paris Olympics

Associated Press

ELANCOURT, France — Lea Davison always wondered why a tiny nation such as Switzerland could be so successful in mountain biking while the United States, where the sport traces its origins to meandering treks high in the Colorado mountains, never seemed to break through on the international stage. Several factors aimed at helping the U.S. become a force on the …

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5 months ago

A govt. servant’s ambitious cross-continent biking expedition ‘flagged off’ in Kochi

The Hindu

Arun Thadhaagath, a 45-year-old senior clerk at the district collectorate, will embark on his ambitious two-year-long Europe-to-Kochi bike expedition from the venue of the Paris Olympics this Friday. Nevertheless, in recognition of his adventure, a flag-off ceremony, albeit a symbolic one, was held under the aegis of the National Service Scheme of Sacred Heart College, Thevara, on Monday evening. During …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Tom Pidcock forced out of Tour de France due to Covid symptoms in blow to Olympics preparation

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Schneider: L.A.’s unapologetic biking evangelist

LA Times

Michael Schneider, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Sept. 6. A software entrepreneur turned bike advocate, Michael Schneider doesn’t deny he’s all the things his critics claim: brash, privileged and unapologetic about forcing Los Angeles to build more bike lanes. Schneider, 43, heads Streets for All — the advocacy group behind the successful March ballot measure …

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6 months ago

Europe's 'underdog leader' in slow-travel biking

BBC

Europe's 'underdog leader' in slow-travel biking Getty Images The glorious Velo Baltica cycling route along Poland's windswept Baltic Coast takes in endless dunes, romantic windmills, historic Hanseatic towns and abandoned forts. Velo Baltica, also known as the R-10 trail, is a glorious route that spans more than 230km of coastline in Poland's West Pomeranian Voivodeship region, starting at the border …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Van der Poel will skip mountain bike event at Paris Olympics to focus on road race

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — World champion Mathieu van der Poel will focus on the Olympic road race at the Paris Games this summer, after competing in the Tour de France, and skip mountain biking. “Whether or not in combination with the Tour de France, which I personally consider the best possible preparation for the Games.” Van der Poel finally made his decision. …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Malukas will miss start of IndyCar season after injuring wrist in mountain biking accident

Associated Press

David Malukas tore ligaments in his left wrist during a mountain biking accident and will miss the start of his first season driving for McLaren Racing. “I’m gutted this happened, especially so close to the season,” Malukas said in a statement. I will be working hard to get back on track as soon as I can.” Malukas in September was …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Commentary: Biking in L.A. is fun. Now let’s make it safe

LA Times

The campaign to pass Measure HLA — an initiative that would force Los Angeles to implement its own adopted street safety plan much faster than the current 160-year pace — paints a grim picture of biking and walking in the city. If I were leading the campaign to pass Measure HLA, the slogan would be, “Make L.A. fun again.” It’s …

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1 year ago

Ozzy Osbourne, 74, looks frail as he is seen for the first time since revealing he's got 'at best 10 years left' and is 'virtually crippled' from back surgeries where doctors found a tumour

Daily Mail

Ozzy Osbourne looked frail as he was seen for the first time since revealing he's got 'at best 10 years left'. Ozzy Osbourne looked frail as he was seen for the first time since revealing he's got 'at best 10 years left' The Black Sabbath rocker, 64, who said he has been left 'virtually crippled' from multiple back surgeries where …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclists took over the 110 Freeway: Here’s what they had to say about biking in LA

LA Times

The Arroyo Seco Parkway was busy in both directions on Sunday morning — without a car in sight. Most people I know avoid cycling here because they don’t feel safe.” — Lawrence Sanchez Alex Trepanier, 35, of Alhambra rode the same antique bike — called a pennyfarthing — to ArroyoFest 20 years ago. And that makes me a little nervous, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE interview of Sanjana Sanghi on her film 'Dhak Dhak': 'We didn't get a chance to promote our film'

Firstpost

The film is about four female characters and how they embark on a journey to justify the title. One of them even says that the heart always beats, but this is the first time I’m hearing a Dhak Dhak Sanjana Sanghi was recently seen in the film Dhak Dhak. There are two parts to it, one, a week up to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Find a safe haven from cars on this little ribbon of biking joy along the L.A. River

LA Times

When I lived in bike-friendly San Francisco and New York, I loved the challenge of riding with — and often in direct conflict with — traffic. My family recently strapped on helmets, saddled up on borrowed cruisers from Spoke Bicycle Cafe in Elysian Valley and took a ride on the path with Dane Larson, the bike shop’s manager. The headwaters …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Meet the Biggest Bike Dork in Congress

Slate

Once seen as an activity mainly for frolicking children, death-defying bike messengers, and lycra-clad MAMILs, cycling has become dramatically more mainstream in the United States over the last decade. I recently spoke with Blumenauer about Congress’ evolving attitudes toward cycling, the prospects for future federal support, and why he isn’t about to push the feds to subsidize golf carts, too. …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Canyoning, Dolphin Sighting Or Quad Biking: Crazy Activities To Try On Your Trip To Goa

News 18

Goa, located on the southwest coast of India, is known for its stunning beaches, picturesque landscapes, and lively nightlife. From visiting quaint villages to practicing sports activities like quad biking and abseiling, there are endless options to explore in Goa. Let’s take a look at some of them: Upper Sauri CanyonUpper Sauri Canyon in Goa offers a thrilling adventure experience. …

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Losing Muriel Furrer – a teenage cycling tragedy and a family’s search for answers

Driving to work: Why it’s psychologically difficult to switch to public transit or biking.

AXOR Helmets Joins I.B.W. (India. Bike. Week) Goa 2024 as Official Safety Partner

I sold my £450k house to one of FBI's most wanted 'terrorists'... there was a part of the property that excited him the most

Go wild: From hiking, biking and canoeing, to the unforgettable Falls, embrace adventure and nature in Ontario

Hundreds of elite and amateur cyclists ride in Bike it to Ballidu Gravel

Prabhadevi cycle race pedals into 44th year, keeps city's biking tradition alive

Olympic Games 2024: How Paris made biking in the city accessible.

An Italian road cycling champion's favourite Italian biking adventures

The U.S. invented mountain biking. Now It wants those Olympic medals, too.

After years lost in the wilderness, American mountain biking on the rise entering the Paris Olympics

A govt. servant’s ambitious cross-continent biking expedition ‘flagged off’ in Kochi

Tom Pidcock forced out of Tour de France due to Covid symptoms in blow to Olympics preparation

Michael Schneider: L.A.’s unapologetic biking evangelist

Europe's 'underdog leader' in slow-travel biking

Van der Poel will skip mountain bike event at Paris Olympics to focus on road race

Malukas will miss start of IndyCar season after injuring wrist in mountain biking accident

Commentary: Biking in L.A. is fun. Now let’s make it safe

Ozzy Osbourne, 74, looks frail as he is seen for the first time since revealing he's got 'at best 10 years left' and is 'virtually crippled' from back surgeries where doctors found a tumour

Cyclists took over the 110 Freeway: Here’s what they had to say about biking in LA

EXCLUSIVE interview of Sanjana Sanghi on her film 'Dhak Dhak': 'We didn't get a chance to promote our film'

Find a safe haven from cars on this little ribbon of biking joy along the L.A. River

Meet the Biggest Bike Dork in Congress

Canyoning, Dolphin Sighting Or Quad Biking: Crazy Activities To Try On Your Trip To Goa