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- The Christina Clarke Genco Foundation First Annual Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride
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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Please Don’t Drive Right at Me
Last fall, I was heading out to Boston’s western suburbs for a long, leisurely ride. It was one of those days where a warm sun collided with cool streaks of almost winter air. The first part of my ride took … Continue reading
Craze Before the Storm
Before weather forecasts, signs of nature foretold of approaching storms. Instinctive receptiveness possessed by our forebears allowed them to sense weather and react as if it were a part of their lives, not some catastrophic inconvenience to be avoided. In … Continue reading
Carbon Bicycle Forks: Cautions, Facts and Misconceptions
On my post about the 2011 Jamis Coda Sport, a reader left an interesting comment about the catastrophic failure of carbon forks. When I was writing the post, it never occurred to me that the carbon fork, which I wanted, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycle Fork Misconceptions, Bicycle Forks, Carbon Fork FAQs, Carbon Forks
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Jamis Coda Sport 2011 Model: First Impressions
Too often, online product reviews convey subjective views in the guise of objectivity. There are many ways to view any product. Personal bias colors what each of us perceives, no matter how hard we may try to be objective; … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling Reviews
Tagged 2011 Jamis Coda Sport, Bicycle Review, Coda Sport, Jamis Bicycles, Steel Bicycle
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Experimental Helmet Safety Device May Reduce Head Injuries
Helmet use is a heated topic among cyclists. Whenever discussions take place, the emphasis falls on helmet use for prevention of death. Surprisingly, there is little discussion about the role of helmets in preventing non-fatal head injuries. Absent is consideration … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Health, Injuries
Tagged Bicycle Helmet, Head Injuries, Helmet Safety Device
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Stop Signs Have No Meaning in Massachusetts
Growing up in another state, I learned early to identify the bright red octagon with the white letters as meaning a car must stop. Every school child was familiar with this symbol. It had universal meaning, being known virtually around … Continue reading
Pedal Power Extends Talk Time
Talking is not high on the list of a cyclist’s priorities, particularly when riding alone. Why then would anyone want a pedal powered cell phone charger? If you think about it, there are numerous uses for such a device. And, … Continue reading
