Jersey's that make a statement

When you are being passed by someone who is cruising along 30 mph faster than you it in a vehicle that weighs 2000 lbs you can feel a little outclassed. But we are not second class citizens and we have a right to be on the road and to be safe. These jerseys allow you to make a statement and send a gentle reminder to motorists that you have a right to be on the road and that they need to provide some room. For those deserving they even provide a Thank You.

Check out the full line of Jersey designs at sharethedamnroad.com

Preparing for the First Bike Race February 16, 2010

Kristen Dieffenbach of Mountains, Marathons and More, will be the presenter for this webinar geared to the cyclist heading out for his/her first bike race (ever). The webinar will go over some logistical and practical matters (like buying a racing license and not forgetting your helmet). The webinar will not focus on trainng. The webinar is free. Click to register. The webinar will be recorded and available through the USA Cycling website at a later date.

Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change Introduces Smart Wheel for Bicycle

The clever folks at MIT have developed a smart wheel that could give bicycle riders a 21st century boost.

The new Copenhagen wheel

(Credit: Senseable City Lab)

Unveiled Tuesday at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change, MIT's new Copenhagen wheel is trying to do its part to help the environment by making bike riding easier and more enjoyable. (Easier Yes More Enjoyable that is subjective)

The wheel's battery can store energy as you step on the brakes and then return that power back to help you climb a hill or boost your speed. A sensor inside the hub measures your effort when you ride. As you pedal forward, the sensor tells the wheel's electric motor to give you a boost. When you hit the brakes, the motor regenerates, slowing you down and recharging the batteries. The goal behind this design is to encourage people to bike farther distances, relying less on gas-guzzling transportation.

The wheel can communicate with your i-phone so of course there is now another app for riding your bike.

For the Complete Article Click here

Lance Armstrong Demos his New Radio Shack Kit

Lance's Radio Shack Jersey - with Radio Shack,Trek Nike Swoosh, Nissan Logos Prominent as well as the Livestrong band on the left Sleeve.

Lance Armstrong Book Signing Today in Ridgewood NJ

Lance Armstrong - 7 time Tour de France winner, Cancer Survivor, and creator of The Lance Armstrong Foundation,

a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients around the world with managing and surviving the disease. Will be at Bookends in Ridgewood NJ Signing copies of his recent book Comeback 2.0 Today November 30th at 7:00 PM

Bookends is Located at 232 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood NJ 07450 201-445-0726

10th Annual Birthday Ride

About ten years ago on my birthday my girlfriend at the time asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday. We had both purchased mountain bikes during the spring and had been riding through the summer and fall so I suggested we would do a mountain bike ride.

I had read some trail reviews and had heard good things about Mahlon Dickerson. Some technical sections good climbs, and great views.

We started our ride on a leaf covered rail bed then entered onto some singletrack and basically explored much of the 20 miles of trails. Winding up and down and around the reservation we discovered some technical sections that were challenging but rideable.





After a long climb we found a sign that stated we were at the

highest point in Morris county and later after a little hike a bike we were treated to an amazing view of multicolored trees as far as the eye could see at Headley Overlook. We made our way back to the lot at Weldon pond and looked for a place to eat.




Through a Serendipitous event we came upon the Thirsty Moose . A great place for a burger and a beer.
In the years that followed I found myself back at Mahlon on or around my Birthday.
If cyclists have one thing in common it is a sense of tradition and a little superstition. So after finding myself there by coincidence a few time I decided to make the ride a more formal event this year will mark the 10th year I will be riding at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation as a way to mark the passage of another year, take time to appreciate and enjoy time on the bike and spend time with friends.

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http://rideyourbike.us/2007/11/mahlon-dickerson-we-got-bit-of-surprise.html
http://rideyourbike.us/2006/11/location-mahlon-dickinson-date.html

Amazing Bike Video

Not sure if I posted this before but this video of Danny MacAskill which was Filmed over 6 months in Edinburg bears repeating

Inspired. Danny MacAskill from dave on Vimeo.

Hiker-Biker Relations Improving in New York and New Jersey

Hiker-Biker Relations Improving in New York and New Jersey
"I recently witnessed a historic moment when the Executive Director of the New York/New Jersey Trails Conference let the Jersey ORBA folks know that they are removing all anti-bike language from their bylaws and will be trying to develop some joint projects going forward," writes IMBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Frank Maguire.
"The relationship between mountain bikers and this influencial, historically hiking-focused organization got a major boost from a Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew visit a few years ago.
Great work by Jeff Mergler of JORBA, Michael Vitti of CLIMB and Art White of Ringwood Valley Mountain Bikers kept the relationship moving forward." All three of the mountain bike advocates named above now hold at-large delegate positions with the NY/NJ Trails Conference.

Win a Ride with Lance and a Trek Bike

Clear2Go(TM) is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a bike ride with our partner, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong! The prize includes a sweet TREK® bike and a 3-day, 2-night trip for two to Austin, TX where you'll have the chance to take a solo ride with Lance while your lucky guest unwinds!

Head to the Ride With Lance Sweepstakes page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/C2GoRideWLance) to enter for a chance to win and learn how to secure your own Clear2Go(TM) water bottle with filter (Lance has one!).
You can earn extra entries into the sweepstakes by taking part in their Photo Flashes!

Jeff Lenosky - New World Disorder 8

Checkout this video footage of Jeff Lenosky as seen in New World Disorder 8

Online Bike Magazine

IMB - Issue 2

http://www.imbikemag.com/issue2/

In issue 2 of IMB we have a look at Steve's recent achievements in Australia at the World Championships we thought we best catch up with him! A 760m downhill street race through a favela in Brazil, bullet ...

A review of Race Across the Sky

Just got back from seeing Race across the Sky - Similiar to the feeling some might have after seeing a Rocky Film, people I spoke with wanted to hop on their bikes and ride out to Leadville. The film was awesome with it's images, soundtrack The drama of Leadville comes to life on the big screen. The panel with Lance, Dave Wiens, and Travis Brown after the movie brought you even closer to the race experience at Leadville.

If you missed it...Too Bad (Just Kidding) WHat you can do is call your theatre and ask them to show it again if enough people ask this movie can make it as a mainstream film. While it not be the sleeper of the year this is a great cycling movie that brings you into the action and emotion of this epic race.

Cyclocross Race this Weekend at Campgaw

3rd Annual Westwood Velo Cross Race Sunday Oct. 25 Campgaw

Come watch one of the most exciting races of the year. Bring your family and friends and watch as Westwood Velo hosts their 3rd annual cross race at Campgaw. Raffle proceeds to benefit the Chance Cosgrove Foundation. .

NJ Register at www.Bikereg.com. (Online Registration closes Friday the 23rd)

Giant will have Demo Bikes from 9-2pm.

Come and test ride the new 2010 Giants.

To demo a bike, here's all you need to bring with you:
(1) a valid driver's license
(2) a bicycle helmet
(3) your own pedals if you want to ride something other than platform pedals
(4) your signature on the Ride Giant Tour waiver form.

New 2010 Giant bicycles featured on the Ride Giant Tour will include (but may not be limited to) the following:

TCR Advanced SL 2, TCR Advanced 2, Defy Advanced 2, Anthem X2, Trance

X2, Reign X1, Glory 0, From the Giant for Women line of bicycles,

featured bikes on the 2009 Ride Giant Tour include the TCR Alliance W, Avail Advanced 2, Anthem Xw, and a Cypher 2.

3rd Annual MTBNJ.com Picnic

3rd Annual MTBNJ.com Picnic
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Location: Lewis Morris County Park, Main Pavilion
Time: 12:00 to ??? (or dusk, whichever comes first)

All are invited to attend the 3rd Annual MTBNJ.com Picnic. This event will be held at Lewis Morris County Park in Morristown, NJ. This is a family-friendly event intended to bring together riders, their partners, and children for a fun day of riding trails, sharing great food, and getting to know each other better.

We have reserved the main sheltered picnic pavilion, where the Lewis Morris Challenge is staged. Start time is approximate, and this is an all day event.

It looks like we will have a great turnout for the picnic and appreciate your offers to help feed this crowd. This will be a "Bring Your Own Beverage(s) of Choice" event. We had a LOT of great food last. Fortunately, the leftovers did not go to waste, as we were able to donate them to a local food shelter in Morristown.

We plan on doing the same this year. Here are the 4 categories, please try to serve 4-6, and we will "close" a category once it appears we have enough:

Charcoal:
TonyW

Chips, Dips Chains & Whips (pick foods):
Guac, El Zoller
Spinach Dip - Chris26er, formally OBB

Salads/Sides:
Emma's kicking spicy coleslaw - Brandon

Mains:

Desserts:

Condiments/Extras:

Please post in this thread if you can help out with one of these.
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13732

*There are barbecue grills for cooking and warming food*