Month: April 2024

The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93UzcOVdYPM&hl=en[/youtube] BMX JUAREZ Luis Terrazas (Orgullo Juarense) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dytmBUMjLA&hl=en[/youtube]

Recycle-A-Bicycle is a not for profit environmental education and job training program for New York City youth. We take donated bicycles, repair them and reintroduce them to the community through earn-a-bike programs in schools and sales from our non-profit retail locations. Our classes teach the importance of cycling and recycling, how to maintain and repair bicycles and our ride club teaches kids how to ride safely in the city. We operate two full service retail shops that are open to the public. Website: www.recycleabicycle.org

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNwmpLPhoHw&hl=en[/youtube] ::::EXTREMELY GRAPHIC:::: This video is not for those who may have difficulty warching graphic bicycle crashes.

How To Ride Your Bicycle Safely John was following his doctor’s orders. The 50-something executive was taking his daily bicycle ride to improve his health. This evening, though, he altered his routine and opted for a more scenic route along a narrow, winding, two-lane road near his home. With no shoulders, the road left no margin for error, however, and John was hit by a motorist who was trying to pass him. In trying to prolong his life, John inadvertently cut it short. Each year, about 500,000 people require emergency room treatment due to bicycle crashes, and about 800 people die. Approximately 75 percent of the deaths result from a head injury. Following are some simple, easy-to-follow guidelines that will…

Halong Bay cruise biking tours are conducted by various tour operators and these biking sessions provide the travelers time to bond with the nature and observe the beautiful sights there. Biking on Halong Bay Halong Bay, located in the Tonkin Gulf, includes around 1600 islets and islands forming spectacular seascapes of limestone pillars. Due to the precipitous nature of the islands, most of them are unaffected and uninhabited by human presence. The outstanding scenic natural beauty of the site is further complemented by places of great biological interests. One of the ideal ways of exploring the place is through Halong Bay cruise biking as it brings the travelers face to face with many of the varied aspects of the bay….

Parts and Construction of a Typical Bicycle Wheels – it is the most important part of any vehicle. The initial wheels used a wooden hub with a steel axle, spokes made of wood and an iron tire which is fitted on the outside. The wheels used today have a metal hub, metallic wire spokes, a metal rim to hold the spokes and a pneumatic rubber tire on the outside. Another important part of the wheel are the bearings which allows free movement of the hub on the axle. Frame – most of the bicycles used today has the diamond frame. It`s made up of two triangles, the front and the rear. The front triangle has the top tube, head tube,…

Google Tech Talks March 22, 2007 ABSTRACT: This presentation will be about 20-30 minutes, discussing Kestrel’s initial development and design of the first carbon fiber bicycles, as well as what the future holds. It will be followed by Q&A, allowing time for attendees to get an up close look at Kestrel’s bikes and carbon products at the end. Speaker: Preston Sandusky, Co-owner and Engineer at Kestrel Bicycles. Kestrel Bicycles Kestrel Bicycles have been perfecting speed science since 1987, starting with the world’s first all-carbon frame, and they use every tool and trick at their disposal to make Kestrels Bicycles the fastest bikes on the planet. Kestrel starts with 20 years of sweat equity and hard-won know-how, with the most experienced…

[dailymotion width=”480″ height=”381″]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6dtmc_the-six-day-bicycle-race-cycling-tr_sport?from=rss&hmz=706c61796572[/dailymotion]   The Glamour Sport of the 1910’s, 20’s, and 30’s — The Six-Day Bicycle Race The riders were some of the best paid and most respected athletes during the golden era of sports…the Jazz Age. It was a seen and be seen event every year in all the major metropolitan areas of the United States and Canada. Movie stars, politicians, and gangsters mixed with everyday sports fans to create an atmosphere not found in any other sport. Jazz bands and song pluggers performed in the infield as the bookies plied their trade. The finest sports writers of the day, such as Grantland Rice and Damon Runyon, spun tales of heroes and villains. The riders raced for big…