How to run a bicycle rodeo- June 21, 2008 Ideas for running at a bicycle rodeo from MoBikeFed Board Member Coy Hart, who has been involved with running many of these events:1) Helmet fit - There is a difference in quality of helmets and if you are going to be fitting a number of new helmets, those with knob adjustable suspension systems are way easier & faster to fit than the cheaper ones which only use pads. Local organizations have been buying these from a company called 'Gear Up' for around $8 each (about $1 more than the very...http://www.mobikefed.org/2008/06/how-to-run-bicycle-rodeo.php How to fix just about anything on your bicycle- June 18, 2008 BicycleTutor.com has videos showing you how to fix just about anything on your bike, from replacing cable housings to fixing a stiff chain.It also has a few about riding techniques, such as how to shift gears and how to adjust your seat height and angle.http://www.mobikefed.org/2008/06/how-to-fix-just-about-anything-on-your.php Bicycle polo- June 13, 2008 "According to urban legend, polo lovers in Ireland who couldn't afford ponies hopped on two wheels instead and that innovation is still going strong right here in DC"--See the bicycle polo video or visit the Washington DC area bike polo page.http://www.mobikefed.org/2008/06/bicycle-polo.php KanBikeWalk gets off the ground- June 10, 2008 KanBikeWalk, the statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization in Kansas, is working to get organized and off the ground.KanBikeWalk has a great board with representation from key organizations all across the state.You can check out KanBikeWalk's new web site, join their email list, or join the organization--if you live in Kansas they need your support!http://www.mobikefed.org/2008/06/kanbikewalk-gets-off-ground.php Handcycler finds fitness and passion- June 6, 2008 Today's Lee's Summit Journal has an article about Brian Mitchell, who is paralyzed from the waist down and a competitive handcycler:Unable to maintain as active a lifestyle as he once did, Mitchell said he packed on some extra pounds after the accident. For that reason, and to help stay sane, Mitchell said he began looking into forms of physical activity he could do on a regular basis.I had to figure out what I wanted to do with my spare time, he said. It was like, What does Brian want to do...http://www.mobikefed.org/2008/06/handcycler-finds-fitness-and-passion.php Joplin Trails Coalition launches new web site- June 4, 2008 The Joplin Trails Coalition has launched a new web site. Perry Johnson, President of the Coalition, writes: "The Joplin Trails Coalition develops and maintains rails to trails in Joplin, MO - Frisco Greenway Trail - and the new Carthage, MO to Kansas state line trail - Ruby Jack Trail - which is 16 miles long. Construction has began and will continue till the entire 16 miles are ready."The Carthage Maple Leaf Ride, planned for October 13th 2008, also has a new web site.http://www.mobikefed.org/2008/06/joplin-trails-coalition-launches-new.php |