M-way deaths driver took cocaine Nov 5, 2008
They were "messing about and two mountain bikes got stolen from front gardens" in the Penhow area when police arrived. The others ran away but he was left behind while hiding in a garden. (BBC News -- UK)
M4 death crash driver, 18, had been taking cocaine Nov 5, 2008
Mr Maggs said they had ended up in the Penhow area, messing about and two mountain bikes got stolen from front gardens when the police arrived at the scene. PC Nathan Price said in a statement read to the court that he and a colleague were called to Rockfield Glade, in the St Julians area of Newport, about 1. (WalesOnline)
Letters for Monday, November 3, 2008 Nov 4, 2008
Mountain bikes would rip up the natural, living lands of national parks and public lands. Try hiking on a mountain trail and have speedy mountain bikes coming around the bend and storming through your party and hit one of them ... Certainly Bush and some may want their mountain bikes there, but there are plenty of areas available without using rare and fragile national parks. (Missoulian, MT)
Exploring the World's Biggest Sport... Nov 1, 2008
There s a 65-foot high Ferris wheel with 16 custom-painted cars and brilliant light outlining the spokes and wheel rim ($1 per ride), two small product-related museums (North Face and Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes) and a Wildlife Mountain populated by more than 200 taxidermist-mounted animals from all parts of the world. A total of 300 stuffed animals are on display in the store, so it s not a pleasant place for people concerned with animal rights. (Suite101.com)
Inside Fitness: What kind of exerciser are you? Oct 23, 2008
Snowshoes, backpacks, kayaks mountain bikes - these fill your closets, garage and wishlist. Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
The Caribbeans all-time top 10 classic resorts Oct 18, 2008
Accommodations are more than 100 steps up from the beach (as is the hotels swanky sister resort, Jade Mountain), but at sea level guests have everything they need, including a dive shop and a fleet of mountain bikes for exploring the plantation grounds next door. From $280 in low season ($450 high); 49 rooms; 800-223-1108; ansechastanet. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Virginia town is a biking haven Oct 18, 2008
Instead, clanking train cars have been replaced by whirring mountain bikes, and greasy overalls have given way to colorful Spandex shirts and shorts. The former rail bed has been transformed into the Virginia Creeper Trail, a 33-mile-long gravel path from the North Carolina-Virginia line west to Abingdon, Va. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scouts help blaze trail Oct 17, 2008
The trail is especially for mountain bikes, but can also be used by hikers and horse riders ... "Hastings said the trail was wide enough and tall enough for single-file horse riders."You probably just need to keep an eye out for holes, trees sticking out, but this is looking pretty good," she said. Brian Johnson, Cub Scout parent, said the project gave Scouts a chance to work on a conservation badge and put in volunteer hours. The boys also got a thrill from watching military cadets conducting... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Time to air it out Oct 17, 2008
- behind us, it's time to dust off our mountain bikes, air up the tires, check the brakes and hit the trails. Mountain biking appeals to people for a number of reasons, says Charles Kurre, who has ridden virtually every trail in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve in the past decade. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bush to help open national parks to mountain bikes Oct 15, 2008
Bush to open national parks to mountain bikes ... Currently, the Park Service has to adopt a special regulation to open up trails to mountain bikes, which requires the public to be formally notified ... He also has received several mountain bikes from companies like Cannondale and Trek. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The enchanted rainforest Oct 11, 2008
My pals and I took the liberty of using the mountain bikes, while Heng and her son followed on a motorbike. With the wind blowing in our hair, laughter in the air and the scent of wild flowers wafting about, we were transported back to our childhood. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Couple enduring rough road to Valley Oct 10, 2008
The couple, standing next to their worn-down mountain bikes, had hit a snag in an arduous journey and needed just two new tires to finish the trip ... They bought two mountain bikes, camping gear, stoves and cookware, packed up their keepsakes in a cart attached to Michael's bike, and headed south without fear. (AZCentral -- News)
No stopping them: Fixed-gear bikes Oct 8, 2008
Fixed-gear bikes, sometimes known as fixies, are big in big cities and on college campuses, where their stripped-down appearance is in deliberate contrast to the gizmo-laden mountain bikes and road bikes that so others ride. You won't catch many fixed-gear riders in logo-covered spandex, either: Try skinny jeans, sneakers and T-shirts. (Florida Times-Union)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Sequel to blockbuster trail busting out in Badlands Sep 21, 2008
Glasoe said a trail count on Maah Daah Hey I found more than 9,200 users this year, two-thirds of them pedaling mountain bikes. Another 26 percent rode horse and only 8 percent hiked the trail, he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pedal the Parkland Saturday Sep 20, 2008
They can choose among three routes that travel 12, 32 or 64 miles and an off-road scramble for mountain bikes that covers 15 miles. All riders must wear helmets. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Public Safety Log (22) Sep 20, 2008
Three Trek mountain bikes were reported stolen, at a loss of 8,500. Damages to the building are estimated at 1,000. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Lebanon Police Dept. (17) Sep 19, 2008
6:55 a.m. Two mountain bikes taken from the 700 block of Glenwood St. Loss: 100. 10:57 a.m. Gas siphoned from a vehicle in the 1000 block of Tasha Way. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Building trail, partnerships on Continental Divide Sep 18, 2008
The original segment of the Continental Divide Trail passes through a portion of the Helena National Forest that's proposed to become a wilderness area and thus off limits to mountain bikes. The new route, though, skirts the proposed wilderness in some areas serving as the wilderness boundary and will be accessible by all groups. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Types of Mountain Bikes Sep 17, 2008
Mountain bikes are designed for extremely different applications and perform best for specific riding styles ... Freeride/downhill bikes are generally among the most expensive mountain bikes, costing anywhere from a few thousand dollars upwards of ten thousand ... These bikes are cross country bikes, but they use a 29-inch wheel rather than the traditional 26-inch wheel that s been used on mountain bikes for years. (Suite101.com)
On the Flip Side Sep 14, 2008
They also rent mountain bikes, tandems, and tricycles. EAT. (Boston Globe)
It’s Friday: Biking according to Dave Sep 13, 2008
Mountain bikes are popular for off road riding and for their wide tires which make for a smoother ride than the thin, hard road bike tires. Once you get your bike, stay off the sidewalks and ride WITH the traffic. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Plans filed for Washington Street complex Sep 12, 2008
Keeping in line with the smart growth theory of building mixed-use complexes near transit centers, such as the Oak Grove MBTA Station, Halperin said the development would also include secure, on-site bicycle storage as well as five mountain bikes available for resident use around town or in the Middlesex Fells. That s what needs to happen these days when the gas prices are so high and people are using more and more public transportation, which we have just there, he said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Fitton finishes Louisville Ironman Sep 12, 2008
I rode mountain bikes, he said. I ve always been into sports and athletics. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Biennale goes out with a bang Sep 4, 2008
Shaun Gladwell Mountain bikes travelling through Sydney at night become installation and video art in Ghost Rider (2008). Cockatoo Island. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Youngest rider reflects on Dakota Five-O Sep 4, 2008
"Timo began riding mountain bikes about three years ago at the onset of the Tinton Trail races. Since that time he has wanted to compete in the Five-O."I only did it to impress Perry," Timo said.During the Tinton Trail races Timo held back, Mike said."Actually I thought he was kind of a wuss when he did those," Mike said. "Last year when he did the Tinton Trail he crashed on the way down, so this time, during the downhill he was a little leery of it. "On the other hand, when we went down the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Shuttle for the planet Aug 31, 2008
"That's who we envisioned this program for for people who fly in here and don't want to ship a bike and may not have a car." The bikes are a variety of mountain bikes, cruisers and 10-speeds, and they are on campus now ready to be checked out. Also new this year is the addition of a second shuttle bus at South Campus every Saturday there is a home football game. (Montana Standard, MT)
Luxury Travel Bargains Close To Home Aug 31, 2008
The hotel's activities include yoga, island tours, beach walks (or runs with a customized, provided iPod), mountain bikes and lobstering. For deep relaxation, the Wauwinet now offers a "Spa by the Sea," where guests enjoy a cranberry crush body treatment, an Atlantic seaweed wrap, a massage on the beach-front lawn or an herbal aromatherapy nap in the herb garden. (Forbes)
Sun spot: The fun is out there and easy to find Aug 29, 2008
Tandem bikes are for experienced bikers only, but San Diego Bike and Kayak offers individual mountain bikes and road bikes rentals as well. Tandem Bike Across the Coast is at 2222 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, and is open seven days a week, year-round. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wednesday's Sentinel police reports (66) Aug 28, 2008
A man reported Monday that two mountain bikes had been taken from his fenced back yard in the 100 block of West North Street in the previous two days, police said. One bike was yellow and the other was blue, police said, and both were valued at $75. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Shuttle for the planet: Biodiesel bus is free to Griz Card holders, $2 for public Aug 28, 2008
The bikes are a variety of mountain bikes, cruisers and 10-speeds, and they are on campus now ready to be checked out. Also new this year is the addition of a second shuttle bus at South Campus every Saturday there is a home football game. (Missoulian, MT)
Bike shop opens in Reston Town Center Aug 26, 2008
The shop carries road bikes, mountain bikes, children s bikes and similar products. The Bike Line is particularly known for its professional bike fittings, and plans to host events such as bike commuter seminars and indoor training classes, according to Anne Mader, who co-owns the shop with her husband Todd. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Virtuoso & VIRTUOSO LIFE Honor the World's Most Exquisite Hotels and Unveil the 'Best Of The Best' Aug 22, 2008
Similarly, visitors here enjoy inclusive meals; an unlimited open bar with a wide selection of fabulous wines; four connected outdoor pools s; access to Sala de Exploradores (explorers' room) equipped with maps and books to better understand the region; access to its private stables with 25 horses; plus Mountain bikes. Hotelier of the Year: Franka Holtmann, Le Meurice, Paris, France Mrs. Franka Holtmann's experience in the Paris luxury hotel sector is second to none. (PR Newswire)
Enjoy a walk with a beautiful view Aug 20, 2008
There are the teens on skateboards, rocker boards, roller skates, mountain bikes or just walking in groups, wires snaking from their ears to blue-glowing iPods and iPhones. There are serious runners in shorts and tanks or in sweatpants and "hoodies," sweating and huffing their way to health. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Home in Chicago, Obama Can Be Regular Guy, Sort Of Aug 14, 2008
Bush, for example, mountain bikes and vacations at his Texas ranch. Tom Patterson, a Harvard Kennedy School of Government professor who studies what motivates people to vote, said voter perception of candidates as "regular guys" helps only a little. (Newsmax)
Towns tighten belts as gas bills expand Aug 12, 2008
Chief Dan Rosa said motorcycles or mountain bikes are being used from time to time to lessen the gas bill. The police, fire department and department of public works uses the same pump at the station on Good Street. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Critical mass: Aug 11, 2008
Bikes range from multispeed and fixed speed, to BMXs, mountain bikes, tandems and giant-wheeled homemade ones. The July ride was dedicated to Atip Ouypron, who was fatally injured July 18 when he ran a red light on his bike in Hillcrest and a pickup hit him. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Amber Neben, cyclist who beat cancer Aug 10, 2008
Once Neben found out she could race on mountain bikes, she was sold. While learning, she often crashed. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Oregon Recreation Report Aug 9, 2008
Please remember to leave dogs and mountain bikes at home. Stay on the trail to protect sensitive native plants. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Armstrong to race in Leadville 100 Aug 7, 2008
Hes just as fantastic on mountain bikes as Lance Armstrong is on road bikes, Chlouber said. Everyones talking about Lance and me, Wiens said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Schools move to eject cars from campuses Aug 7, 2008
is offering freshmen free mountain bikes, helmets and locks in exchange for a promise not to bring a car to campus. The $300-per-student cost is funded by private donations. (USA Today)
Reids Ride a big success Aug 6, 2008
The event boasted its highest participation yet, with 315 riders setting out on mountain bikes, road bikes, and hybrids to pedal a moderately challenging but scenic route from Lynnfield into Cape Ann. Nine-year-old Laryssa Zak was this year s youngest rider. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Americas five-star travel bargains Aug 5, 2008
The hotel's activities include yoga, island tours, beach walks (or runs with a customized, provided iPod), mountain bikes and lobstering ... The hotel's activities include yoga, island tours, beach walks (or runs with a customized provided iPod), mountain bikes and lobstering. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Catching up with Cathy Freeman Aug 5, 2008
"The young people are so troubled and feeling so displaced and not quite sure of who they are because of the bad example some of their adults are setting." Freeman's foundation plans to build the island's first public library and give away mountain bikes as incentives for staying in school. She also has plans to set up a scholarship program for Palm Island students. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Beijingers ride new cycling trend Aug 5, 2008
Younger cyclists are opting for mountain bikes with at least 10 gears. This demographic is also fussier about the design and color scheme, and most seem to have a penchant for crimson red and bright yellow, Pan said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bears hold their ground as people encroach Aug 4, 2008
Only slowly do the tracks of mountain bikes and people return to the muddy patches along Anchorage's Rover's Run trail after the rains now. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Olympic torch makes final relay run Aug 4, 2008
Another consisted of 30 people who rode 200km on mountain bikes for the occasion. This is so inspiring. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Olympictorch reaches quake area Aug 3, 2008
Another consisted of 30 people who rode 125 miles on mountain bikes for the occasion. This is so inspiring. (MSNBC -- Race)
CoGo’s manager organizes event to raise money for family headed to Olympics Aug 3, 2008
So far there are 54 items to be raffled, some of which include quilts, gift baskets, gift cards to various fast food and convenience stores, decorated house items and five mountain bikes donated by the Ohiopyle Trading Post. A donation box is set up in the convenience store as well as the CoGo s in Donegal. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Olympic torch reaches earthquake-ravaged Sichuan Aug 3, 2008
Another consisted of 30 people who rode 125 miles on mountain bikes for the occasion. "This is so inspiring!" said Wu Jing, 21, a student who was part of the bicycling group's two-day journey. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel Aug 1, 2008
The use of either is included, as are the mountain bikes. Guided bike tours take place each day. (Suite101.com)
Colleges have been busy builders since May Jul 31, 2008
The university bought mountain bikes, kayaks and cross country ski equipment to tie into the outdoor atmosphere, and it may buy an artificial snow machine this winter. The school is also considering building a new science building or renovating its existing one. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ocean state of mind Jul 30, 2008
DoThe island is hilly but easy to get around by bike, human- or machine-powered, and Island Mopeds and Bike Rentals (Chapel Street and Weldons Way, 401-466-2700) has both, with an assortment of mopeds, mountain bikes, and beach cruisers. Plan on spending some time on foot, though, as the island has 32 miles of nature trails through such ecological gems as Nathan Mott Park (Center Road, 0. (Boston Globe)
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Seriously. Jul 30, 2008
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. (Los Angeles Times)
Know rules (74) Jul 29, 2008
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Bureau of Land Management have maps that show the variety of roads and trails for travel by four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles, UTVs, motorcycles and mountain bikes throughout the area ... There are also some trails managed for motorcycles and mountain bikes, along with hiking and stock use. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Some Hummer lovers ignore rising fuel costs Jul 27, 2008
For him, that was a true truck," Libby says. Others aren't fans. "It gave a lot of people a sense of vain superiority, that you're way up there above everybody else, and I think it gave a lot of people a sense of power," says Mark S. Foster, author of A Nation on Wheels: The Automobile Culture in America Since 1945. Hummers and other big SUVs appealed to what Foster calls Americans' "sense of entitlement," accustomed to seemingly boundless land and cheap energy. Hummers became icons, starring in... (USA Today -- Autos)
2 wheels, countless choices Jul 27, 2008
Most commuter bikes are in the same category as hybrids, he added; they have thinner tires than mountain bikes but wider ones than road bikes, and some include suspension systems ... Mountain bikes usually have smaller diameter wheels - stronger, yes, but the drawback being you have to pedal harder (every revolution doesn't go as far as a larger wheel). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Associated Press 'Hummer of love' for owners Jul 27, 2008
Marketers unleashed Hummer-branded mountain bikes and laptops. Let Hummer, the fragrance, take you on an adventure, an adventure like no other. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
* Triathlon man Jul 19, 2008
As a committed biker, I already had a suitable road bike in my Giant FCR, but for the less serious there were plenty of mountain bikes and even folding bikes in evidence. The only extra equipment I invested in was a set of aluminum triathlon bars (NT$600), which were not really necessary, and a Thule bike rack (NT$4,200) for the car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
REACH the sky: Popular fund-raiser planned Saturday Jul 18, 2008
Two mountain bikes were up for grabs for the two with the best hands and Rick Jackson and Jen Healey took home the bikes, provided by Stockmans Bank. There were 37 sponsored teams, Winchester said about last year's event, and people rode the Gondola down or made the trek back down. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Retracing old routes to find a new U.S. Jul 16, 2008
Car roof racks carry mountain bikes, kayaks or cross-country skis, depending on the time of year. Twenty-somethings scruff in for espresso. (International Herald Tribune)
Cycle of life Jul 14, 2008
Today, Forevers website displays dozens of models, from high-tech mountain bikes to foldables that can squeeze into a briefcase. Old faithful. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pedaling to work Jul 13, 2008
We re running low on mountain bikes, which means we re doing something right. Pete Kurtz, who recently reopened Sven s Bicycles of Anaconda, said he s only seen a slight increase in business. (Montana Standard, MT)
Early memories of bicycle involve smell of bread, truck Jul 13, 2008
Later he went through a succession of bikes, including a Ninja Turtles bike, several different styles of trick bikes, and finally mountain bikes of ever increasing sophistication, sturdiness and cost. And over the 17 years since his first solo circumnavigation, he, too, has managed some emergency room time. (Missoulian, MT)
REI peddles more bikes as gasoline prices keep going up Jul 8, 2008
Given the bad economy, though, Clements says that any bump up in sales of commuter bikes this year likely will be offset by a drop in sales of mountain bikes and other categories. I don t predict any kind of bike boom because the two trends are working against each other, said Clements. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Letters to the editor: Bears and the city (7/6/08) Jul 7, 2008
But I have to question whether holding a 24-hour competitive event in an area know to be frequented by moose and bear was all that wise, especially when the event contestants are riding mountain bikes. Let alone at 1:30 a.m. and next to a noisy salmon stream. (Anchorage Daily News)
