Needham Police estimate 30 underage drinking locations in town Apr 28, 2009
The mountain bikes are great for that type of thing, Baker said. We can get into some remote locations. (Needham Tab, MA)
Helena duo trying their hand at crafting telemark skis Apr 28, 2009
Anderson has teamed up with Tucker Colvin, also 17, in a business venture to start the Epik Ski Co. The garage looks rather ordinary with its castaway skis, assortment of tools and the mountain bikes still covered in last year s mud. Strangely missing are the cars. (Helena Independent Record)
Searching for the next John Cooper Apr 19, 2009
SIERRA VISTA In the early mornings of 1992, Dana Thornhill and Robert Kelsey began riding their mountain bikes in the trails of the Huachuca Mountains ... We re raising money for trail improvement and hopefully to extend the perimeter into Brown Canyon to make a more rideable network for mountain bikes, Challoner said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Body cameras to help fight crime Apr 16, 2009
The lightweight device will be worn on the uniforms of officers and wardens on patrol on foot and mountain bikes in known crime trouble spots across Renfrewshire. This new technology will be used to deter such criminality, gather evidence, provide corroboration and show openness and accountability. (BBC News -- UK)
Bay Area sports car driver Gidley getting feet wet in other sports Apr 16, 2009
For Gidley, that means racing go-karts, vintage sports cars, mountain bikes, motorcycles, catamarans, jet skis. just about anything. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Escape Without Leaving Apr 13, 2009
Or, forget the hike and just jump on your mountain bikes, but be sure to stay on trails where bikes are allowed. 4 p.m.: Head back to the hostel to relax around the common room, play board games or cards, make popcorn and hot chocolate, then dinner. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
More of this story... Apr 11, 2009
Motorized and mechanized vehicles are banned, including snowmobiles, four-wheelers and even mountain bikes. However, hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and horseback riding are all allowed in wilderness areas. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
David Bassett (4) Apr 5, 2009
Friday, June 13, 2008 Edition. " Gina Armfield wrote on Jun 12, 2008 10:10 PM:" Prayers of peace and comfort to all of you. (Malibu Times, CA)
Spring Travel in New Hampshire's Pi... Apr 4, 2009
The center has mountain bikes for rent, and guided paddling tours on the Androscoggin River. They also have a good cafeteria. (Suite101.com)
Teen commits armed robbery or bad joke (341) Apr 1, 2009
7:45 a.m. - A resident in the 19100 block of Seventh Street East reported that sometime overnight, someone had entered his gated property and made off with three Specialized mountain bikes worth 16,000. 7:30 p.m. - While on a patrol walking through the El Verano Inn, a deputy spotted 26-year-old Jared Simonetti, of El Verano. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Commuter bikes: Balancing roads, personality Mar 27, 2009
Mountain bikes are safe and sturdy for maneuvering through city mayhem ... Mountain bikes, with their wide tires, are burly enough to roll over broken glass, potholes and cable car tracks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
2 million acres up for 'wilderness' designation Mar 25, 2009
The House of Representatives is set to vote today on a bill to declare more than 2 million acres of public land to be official "wilderness." That means no logging, mining, or vehicles, not even mountain bikes, are allowed. Passage is "fairly likely," says Interior Department spokeswoman Kendra Barkoff, whose boss, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, plans to be at the Capitol today to celebrate. (USA Today)
Resort nestled within tropical rainforest is a haven for animals Mar 25, 2009
For those who love the outdoors, sports facilities like mountain bikes are available for rent. A host of motorised and non-motorised sports activities that sound just as tempting are also available. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Land Of Bike Safaris, Brangelina Mar 22, 2009
Our slim and trim "manic mechanic," Tjipe ("Chippy"), who kept our full-suspension mountain bikes in working order, pulled off the bumpy dirt road ahead and flagged us off-piste into the shade of a dry riverbed where - voila. - a lavish lunch had been laid out, complete with icy beers and chilly wines to wash down 30 dusty miles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Gathering green on the way up Montara Mountain Mar 21, 2009
Another route is available from McNee Ranch State Park in Montara, which is OK for mountain bikes but includes a few very steep climbs on a service road that can feel like you're hitting a wall ... No mountain bikes (posted) on single track. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Forest County snowmobile trails to close March 18 Mar 19, 2009
All ATVs and mountain bikes will be prohibited from using the Nicolet State Trail during this time. Towns that have ATV routes designated by town ordinance and state law will not be affected by this closure. (Forest Republican, WI)
Riding into a new spot - Big Sky Bikes to open second location in old Goldsmith's building Mar 19, 2009
It has everything and anything to do with bikes: mountain bikes, racing bikes, cruisers, battery-powered bikes and all the stuff that keeps all of them running. It's called Big Sky Bikes. (Missoulian, MT)
Top 10 Island getaways Mar 12, 2009
Mountain bikes and kayaks are available, and gourmet breakfasts are served by the owners of 27 years, Robin and Mike Bergstrom. Robin and Mike graduated from Lebanon High School in 1965 and 1966 and Robin s parents, Maryland and Don Johnson, are Lebanon residents. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Brief Cases: Chop House set to open downtown Mar 8, 2009
Rowlands new Broad River Adventure Park features seven cabins; a campground; a recreational vehicle camping area; and hundreds of miles of trails for mountain bikes, all terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. The park is located in Carlton about 15 miles north of Lexington on Georgia Highway 77. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cycling has great potential Mar 5, 2009
People who bring mountain bikes along on their vacations now just stop off for gas and keep going since they have no idea of what trails await just a few miles away. They spoke of how Fruitas, Colo. (Montana Standard, MT)
Postcard from Paris: Cyclists Behaving Badly Mar 4, 2009
Just as bad, some cyclists have even begun broadcasting internet videos of themselves engaged in "V;lib Freerides" or "Extreme V;lib'," in which wannabe urban daredevils put the solid but graceless bikes through punishing stunts usually reserved for BMX or mountain bikes. "Unfortunately, that reflects the mind-set of a lot of V;lib' riders, who think riding someone else's property whenever the mood takes them means they can ignore the rules of the road and act like jerks," says Nathalie Dubois,... (Time.com)
MIKE TOUZEAU | SPECIAL TO THE GREEN VALLEY NEWSRandy Wade and Karin Rosenquist are proprietors of Tumacookery, and they care about your kitchen.\0\0 Mar 1, 2009
Randy mountain bikes, and they hike and walk the dog along the river. We like the community very much, said Randy, who has always been one of those throw it all together kind of cooks. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
• Outdoors briefs Feb 26, 2009
The list includes: 6 avalanche probes; 4 avalanche transceivers; 13 bike helmets; 2 cruiser bikes; 2 mountain bikes; 1 street bike; 3 canoes; 14 sets of elbow pads; 11 sets of knee pads; 5 sets of wrists pads; 2 ice chests; 7 sets of crampons; 2 dry boxes; 3 dry suits; 11 GPS units; 15 head lamps; 4 ice axes; 2 inflatable kayaks; 8 oars; 2 automatic air pumps; 2 raft stands; 5 hand pumps; 4 white water rafts; 23 raft paddles; 5 pairs of Rollerblades; 7 snow shovels; 10 pair of cross country... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Q&A: Steve Berthel (8) Feb 25, 2009
In the summer I'm a cyclist, ride mountain bikes and road bikes. I love to canoe. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Jamie Knight of Bents Cycling Takes Part in Early First Win Feb 22, 2009
Previously, he raced mountain bikes and has three state mountain bike titles and one national mountain bike title to his name. This past weekend s race also included a road race held on Saturday in which Vance James received second place and Kurt Phillips took ninth. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
New forest plan finally here Feb 21, 2009
While the plan excludes motorized uses and mountain bikes from recommended wilderness, it provides increased opportunities for mountain biking in non-motorized areas, according to the Record of Decision. "This decision strikes a balance by preserving the sense of remoteness and the opportunities for solitude in recommended wilderness while providing ample opportunities for mountain biking in quiet and non-motorized areas," regional forester Thomas Tidwell wrote in the decision. (Montana Standard, MT)
Welcome to McArmy! Feb 21, 2009
At Anaconda's military supermarket, operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), soldiers can stock up on anything from cookies to Bitburger non-alcoholic beer, Sony PlayStations to - believe it or not - mountain bikes. The menus at Anaconda would, of course, astonish a World War II soldier who would have subsisted on canned Spam, powdered eggs, powdered milk, powdered coffee, and the like. (Asia Times Online)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge Natl. Forest plan released Feb 21, 2009
While the Forest Service's recommendation excludes motorized uses and mountain bikes from recommended wilderness areas, it provides increased opportunities for mountain biking in non-motorized areas. The plan allows for summer motorized travel on 55 percent of the forest and winter travel on 60 percent. (Montana Standard, MT)
he told Larry King Feb 18, 2009
I like my mountain bikes. I like national parks. (Harper's Magazine)
Recalls this week: camp stove, lamps, more peanuts Feb 14, 2009
The recalled bicycle forks were sold for installation on mountain bikes. The recall involves 2008 model year 888RC3 and 888RC3WC suspensions with date codes beginning with T07D07, T07D08 and T07D09. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jeep World on NBC Feb 10, 2009
Final leg of the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge takes racers across rough terrain on mountain bikes. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Orienteers find way in the great outdoors Feb 10, 2009
Orienteers can run, walk, or use mountain bikes, ski gear or wheelchairs depending on the course or competition. It s something you can do with your family or do as an individual sport, said Robert Paddock, competition vice president for the U.S. Orienteering Federation, which represents thousands of orienteers nationwide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Letters for Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
JBP VT wrote on Jan 21, 2009 7:35 AM:" Hello. Would someone be kind enough to let me know the status of the road to Polihale State Park? One of the letters (opinion) that I read recently mentioned that it was completely closed. !! I hope this is not the case as I am coming to Kauai in Feb and it is one of my favorite places to visit. Can it be driven in 4 wheel drive? Are mountain bikes allowed to travel the road? Can you hike in? I hope access has not been completely prohibited as it certainly... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Tijuana/Border Feb 7, 2009
Beach cruisers, mountain bikes and roadsters. The occasional Trek or Huffy, but mostly cheaper models with rusted frames and torn seats. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Top 10 romantic island inns Feb 7, 2009
MacKaye Harbor Inn, in a huge restored farmhouse near the south end of the island, lends guests mountain bikes to explore. Of course, you'll want to be back at the inn in time for evening chocolates and spectacular sunsets. (CNN)
Springtime Adventures Apr 1, 2008
Visitors can ride mountain bikes down Slick Rock Trail, head down whitewater rapids or hike to massive stone arches. Admission to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks is $10 each for car access to the park for seven days. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Hungry? America's hardest-to-get reservation Mar 27, 2008
" Talula's cuisine is prepared by Bryan Sikora, a 38-year-old Culinary Institute of America graduate who apprenticed under Nora Pouillon at Nora's, the eminent all-organic bistro in Washington. A kind of John Coltrane of the kitchen, he improvises with textures and flavors, making unexpected combinations work with disconcerting justesse. Sikora changes his fare every six weeks to reflect the seasons and his expanding cadre of local growers and producers.He grew up in Pennsylvania coal country,... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Couch-potato kid?| Mar 25, 2008
Instead of giving them the latest computer game or Barney video, think of presents which are going to get them off the couch bats and balls, Frisbees, hula-hoops, skipping ropes, mountain bikes, skateboards, rollerblades and surf- or body-boards. Finally, remember that it might be tough at first. (iAfrica.com)
Researcher with ALS finds solace in expertise Mar 23, 2008
Inside, the man who once rode mountain bikes and ran triathlons sits nearly motionless in his wheelchair. He watches the world with the same intense intellectual curiosity that made him one of the nation's leading experts in ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - popularly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. (San Francisco Chronicle)
President Bush Discusses National President's Challenge Mar 21, 2008
His business is to make mountain bikes, Trek mountain bikes ... I use Trek mountain bikes ... If you ride mountain bikes, make sure you keep your eyes on the road -- (laughter) -- because sometimes you can go over the handlebars -- (laughter) -- which I have done. (White House News Releases)
World Bicycles Market to Reach in Excess of $61 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 17, 2008
Mountain bikes and all-terrain bicycles are receiving significant attention, as these make up two thirds of the total bicycle sales. The global bicycles market is expected to grow at a steady pace in the near future. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Local cycling team to race this year Mar 16, 2008
I still ride mountain bikes, but road riding doesn t have the roots, rocks and such that riding offroad has. Preparing for a race season involves a lot of training. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Twin Spruce seventh graders take top honors at MathCounts Mar 15, 2008
Students won big at the regional, taking home BMX or mountain bikes for first place, iPods for second, graphing calculators for third and savings bonds for fourth. At MathCounts, winners took home trophies for individual and team place wins. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
How they get 'em Mar 8, 2008
"Xterra is clearly a part of the whole X Games phenomenon. If you go down the scale from cars to mountain bikes to snowboards and skateboards, the names get wackier and wackier.". Automakers wouldn't be taking this approach if they didn't think it was paying off, says Frazier. (CNN -- US)
Are gadgets taking over our lives? Mar 8, 2008
My husband and myself have put off buying a new "Flat Screened TV" for a while because new Mountain Bikes (our hobby) were a priority to us. As Minerva on March 7, 2008 9:28 AM pointed out "It would be a nuisance to do without the mobile phone, but on the other hand if I forget it my life does not collapse". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Late night ride Mar 4, 2008
All the riders grab their bikes, a mix of gear road bikes, single speed, fixed gears, and a few mountain bikes. They wander out to the street, being cautious about traffic as they mount up. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bike patrols target crime in Poway Mar 3, 2008
Californian Columnists. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Redington broke more trails than just Iditarod Mar 3, 2008
As the dogs prepare to head up the trail from Willow to Nome today, there are already dozens of people out there trudging toward McGrath on foot or pedaling fat-tired mountain bikes or skiing in the Iditarod Invitational. The invitational, a human-powered race, is heir to the ill-fated Iditasport, which was founded by and floundered under Dan Bull, a one-time disciple of Old Joe. (Anchorage Daily News)
As times change, so do the types of bikes sold in Somerville Mar 1, 2008
Mountain bikes were most popular for road riding in the city in the 1990s, but now the store sells most of them to students at Tufts or Harvard. We sell everything here, from kids bikes to commuter bikes, Paige said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
A time to celebrate Mikey P Feb 26, 2008
Peterson went to Washington state to snowboard and pursue a career in real estate; Jewett remains in the Northern Hills where he boards, mountain bikes and works at the Fort Meade VA hospital. Peterson died in a car accident in Washington state last fall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
* Backward thinking Feb 23, 2008
"Why do people buy dual-suspension mountain bikes to ride around the neighborhood? It's the thing to have.". Almost everyone interviewed said the twin-tips were versatile skis for varied terrain and with the many models now available - virtually every major manufacturer offers them, as do boutique ski makers - there are twin-tip skis for every ability level. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Adventure Center Opens In Union Feb 23, 2008
The new UConn Adventure Center offers more than just camping equipment and mountain bikes ... "We've put the best in name-brand products out there," Huck said, naming Sierra Designs tents and Trek mountain bikes, among other products. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Fat tires and more races bring biking into realm of snow sports Feb 23, 2008
The wider treads allow riders to maneuver on snowy trails that stymie even the burliest mountain bikes ... Mountain bikes work fine on packed trails, but in deeper powder the skinny tires get stuck and spin out. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa Hotel Feb 21, 2008
Infinity pool with free sunbeds, tennis (balls & rackets free, charge for floodlights and tuition), watersports including paragliding, water skiing, rings, banana boats, wakeboards and pedalos, mountain bikes for hire, table tennis, gymnasium, golf, sailing and horse riding can be arranged through the hotel. Extensive spa including indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, massage, hydrotherapy, sauna and steam bath, Vichy shower, Turkish bath, relaxation room, aerobics, health and beauty centre with a... (Suite101.com)
Stray bullets Feb 17, 2008
Cole said she and others who exercise horses, ride mountain bikes, hike or even drive on the main access road to the BLM property don t worry about the hunters during big game season. They re not afraid of the people who use the public lands to sight in their rifles either. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Biking in winter Feb 14, 2008
Some are sturdy mountain bikes or bikes built for cyclocross ... In regions where winter is more snowy than rainy, foul-weather riders also tend to choose old clunkers, mountain bikes and others that can take a beating. (Montana Standard, MT)
Blaine Backs Barack: Clinton barely a blip Feb 13, 2008
Many avoided the jam by walking or riding snow-tired mountain bikes. Blaine County Democratic Vice Chair Christopher Simms announced an extension of the closure to 7:15 p.m., which did allow many more participants to join in but still left a very long line of cars inching toward the caucus location, frustrated by the situation. (Wood River Journal, ID)
15 romantic Arizona getaways Feb 9, 2008
Enchantment Resort What: The "Suite Romance Package" includes a two- or three-night stay, welcome gift, candlelight dinner for two at Yavapai Restaurant or room service with bottle of Enchantment house wine or champagne, 60-minute spa service per person, and use of tennis courts, mountain bikes and the Mii amo spa. Where: 525 Boynton Canyon Road. (AZCentral -- Travel)
George Monbiot Feb 5, 2008
In 1998 the Department of Health named it as one of the companies offering "inducements" to doctors and chemists: Norton gave them mountain bikes and Marks er vouchers if they stocked its products. Labour's health minister complained that "it is completely unacceptable for pharmaceutical companies to encourage health professionals to use their products through free gifts and other sweeteners". (Guardian Unlimited)
Fitness: Saul no longer racin' but he's Raisin Hope Feb 2, 2008
But once he began racing mountain bikes at 13, He just stopped everything else, says Yvonne. Adds his mother, We didn't go on one family vacation unless that bike came along. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Slicing trails: Seeley Creek Nordic club shows 93 competitors a good time at annual fundraiser Jan 27, 2008
Fox, 48, who builds log homes, said skiing is an interim sport to keep him in shape for racing mountain bikes. Fox credited his win to a hearty breakfast. (Missoulian, MT)
Giving it their best shot Jan 26, 2008
At the time, Wellington had the most espresso cafes (and ties and mountain bikes) per head in the Southern Hemisphere. I hope it still does, because that city knew how to drink coffee. (BBC News -- UK)
Students brave cold for sports Jan 25, 2008
"I have seen a couple of people renting mountain bikes but I mostly just see people staying inside the gym during the winter," said Jarrett Spence, a UTC student who works in McClellan Gym. Other students are staying in completely to beat the cold. (The University Echo, TN)
Wilderness plan closes trails to bikes Jan 24, 2008
Congress is ultimately responsible for establishing wilderness areas, which cannot be used by motorized vehicles or mountain bikes. Hermosa Creek Trail would not be affected. (Durango Herald)
Stags Just Want to Have Fun Jan 20, 2008
The men - who flew and drove in from 10 cities across the country - careened down muddy ski trails on mountain bikes, skimmed the lake in inner tubes lassoed to a powerboat, tried their luck at blackjack in nearby Reno, dined at fancy restaurants, and grilled pounds of steak and ribs. "We all got pretty banged up," says the 29-year-old Urman. (Boston Globe)
