Olean Cycling Club

Cool Tools: Six Great Long-Distance Bike Trails Without Cars

2010-03-08T10:31:00.000-05:00

Cool Tools: Six Great Long-Distance Bike Trails Without Cars:

"Many of these trails did not exist as bike paths even a few years ago. More are being opened every day. There's great effort to sew short sections together into long haul bike-primary paths. Eventually you will be able to cross the country via a series of interconnected car-free roads. In the meantime, the clearinghouse for the latest additions to the bike-road network is the Rail to Trails Conservancy. But you don't have to wait to enjoy some fantastic overnight tours on roads without cars. Here are six of the longest continuous bike trails in operation right now, in ascending order of length."

Levi's "Gran Fondo" - Where the money goes on Vimeo

2009-08-28T00:28:00.000-04:00

Levi's "Gran Fondo" - Where the money goes on Vimeo

Levi's "Gran Fondo" - Where the money goes from CycleTo on Vimeo.

YouTube - Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009

2009-08-27T09:46:00.000-04:00

YouTube - Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009:

"Filmed over the period of a few months in and around Edinburgh by Dave Sowerby, this video of Inspired Bicycles team rider Danny MacAskill (more info at www.dannymacaskill.com)

YouTube - Kunstrad EM 2009 Carla und Henriette Hochdorfer

2009-08-27T00:30:00.000-04:00

YouTube - Kunstrad EM 2009 Carla und Henriette Hochdorfer:

"European Junior Championships Indoorcycling 2009 Carla Hochdorfer Henriette Hochdorfer Artistic Cycling Juniores Women Pair,"

Evelyn Stevens, America’s Next Great Female Cyclist - WSJ.com

2009-08-07T02:09:00.000-04:00

Evelyn Stevens, America’s Next Great Female Cyclist - WSJ.com:

"With less than a year on the bike, Ms. Stevens could put out 310 watts of power for five minutes when she was tested by Mr. Koschara this past spring. Most women at her weight of 120-pounds can put out only about 220 watts, he says, while the elite professionals can produce around 350.

Her light weight and high power output allow her to climb uphill faster than anyone she’s faced so far. “That is what makes her the star she is,” says Mr. Koschar"

New law means Colorado cyclists get more room | road.cc | The website for pedal powered people: Road cycling, commuting, leisure cycling and racing

2009-08-05T10:44:00.000-04:00

New law means Colorado cyclists get more room | road.cc | The website for pedal powered people: Road cycling, commuting, leisure cycling and racing:

"A Colorado law recently signed by Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter not only requires motorists to give riders at least a 3-foot-wide berth, it also makes it illegal to throw things at riders.

The bill also means cyclists will be able to ride closer to the centre of the road when riding on the shoulder is too dangerous and ride two abreast when there is no traffic behind them. The law also makes it legal for drivers to cross a double yellow line - when safe - to pass cyclists.

The Colorado law is similar to several passed or considered this year in Lousiana, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Texas."

RadioShack and Lance to Form New Cycling Team in 2010 | LIVESTRONG.COM

2009-07-23T12:36:00.000-04:00

RadioShack and Lance to Form New Cycling Team in 2010 | LIVESTRONG.COM

RadioShack and Lance to Form New Cycling Team in 2010 -- powered by http://www.livestrong.com

YouTube - cozybeehive's Channel

2009-07-18T00:19:00.000-04:00

This is Ron's CozyBeehive channel on YouTube.

YouTube - cozybeehive's Channel

I definitely recommend watching the Cancellara video. Good stuff. Man he can fly!

YouTube - Nike and Lance Armstrong Fight Against Cancer

2009-07-13T01:10:00.000-04:00

YouTube - Nike and Lance Armstrong Fight Against Cancer: "Mobilize the World in the Fight Against Cancer Nike...announced the launch of an integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong"

Rick Reilly - Lance Armstrong loosens up - ESPN

2009-07-08T15:25:00.000-04:00

Rick Reilly - Lance Armstrong loosens up - ESPN:

"The world is starting to wake up to the fact that the Ancient Pedaler is actually going to be a cog in the Tour de France over the next three weeks. It boggles even Armstrong's mind.

'People didn't expect this,' Armstrong says. 'They're all like, 'Ah, the guy cheated his way to the top.' But now? Nearly 38 years old? Out of cycling for four years? Tested more than anybody on the planet? Right in it for the yellow jersey? There can't be a shadow of a doubt left now.'

Oh, trust me.

But hearts are melting toward the old guy, even French ones"

Mice Run Faster On High-grade Oil

2009-07-07T16:18:00.000-04:00

Wow! I guess we better watch what we eat!

Mice Run Faster On High-grade Oil:

"...research, to be presented on the 29th of June 2009 at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, has shown that mice fed for two weeks on a diet high in sunflower oil, which contains n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, ran on average 0.19m/s faster than mice fed a diet rich in linseed oil, which is high in n-3 fatty acids.

This means that, over a 2 second sprint, a mouse fed on a high n-6 fatty acid diet would have a 0.4m advantage. This represents a 6.3% improvement which equals that achieved in the 100m world records over more than 75 years"

So important that I cross-posted it on ParkandShop, RandomTopics2 and OleanCyclingClub's blog

Lippert Hollow course

2009-07-05T22:52:00.002-04:00

From Ron over at CozyBeeHive

Cozy Beehive: Alma 100 resport from Ron...

2009-06-23T13:46:00.000-04:00

Good report!

Cozy Beehive: Alma 100:

"On Father's Day I decided to go out to put some long miles in rural country. This adventure included one of my favorite spots to climb. Known as Alma Hill Road, in Alma NY, it happens to be the highest point in Western New York at 760m above sea level. At 4 miles and 1000 feet of climbing on dirty, grainy, rain washed road at an average of 5-6% gradient (steepest around 12%), it will quickly tell you whether you are in climbing shape, or if you aren't, readily provide a poorly done road before you to blame and vent your frustration onto."

Cool video of Greg Lemond speech

2009-06-19T11:20:00.001-04:00

Speaking out against drugs in cycling. Well worth watching.

YouTube - Lance Armstrong goes for 8

2009-06-15T02:19:00.001-04:00

YouTube - Lance Armstrong goes for 8

Hilarious!!!

Thurs and Sat ride

2009-06-04T09:11:00.000-04:00

From Jo Ann

Just a reminder that there is a group ride leaving from Lincoln Park in Olean today at 6 pm. Route is approximately 30 miles--give or take.

Saturday morning in the Interfaith Caregivers rider leaving from the Allegany River Park. The 100k ride leaves at 8:30 with registration starting at 8 am. Don't be late or you'll miss the "Bo Train". It's my understanding that it is the same route as last year. The shorter rider leave at time increments after that. If anyone wants to wimp on down with me, I'll be doing the 50k ride this year.

See you tonight and Saturday!!!!

Group ride this Thursday

2009-06-02T12:33:00.001-04:00

From JoAnn

Thursday, June 4th leaving from Lincoln Park in Olean, NY Proposed route is out Genesee St to the Dugan. Onto Route 417 East to route 305 south in PA. Then McCrea Hollow Road to Ceres. From Ceres, 417 back to Olean Via Steam Valley Road. Hope to see you there

First Ride of the Season!!!

2009-05-31T20:09:00.002-04:00

Yea!! I made it out for my first ride of the season. Only 12 miles but I did it! Hoping to ride either Tuesday or Wednesday night from Lincoln park at 6. I'll be riding at the Post baby or haven't been on the bike in a year pace. If enough people show there will be another faster group to ride with. Will keep you posted re: ride. Lynn

Lance Armstrong out of Giro contention, but old fire is returning - Austin Murphy - SI.com

2009-05-28T14:21:00.000-04:00

Lance Armstrong out of Giro contention, but old fire is returning - Austin Murphy - SI.com:

"...when he isn't fetching bottles for his mates, Lance Armstrong is beginning to show flashes of his old, predatory form. While he's won no Giro stages and is still not yet his former self, he's getting close enough to be making people nervous -- including, I am guessing, his Astana teammate Alberto Contador."

Pace line on RT 16

2009-05-28T11:43:00.002-04:00

Pace line on RT 16
Originally uploaded by FinanceProfessor

Some pictures from Monday plus many others. THEY ARE NOT ALL NEW

Cozy Beehive

2009-05-27T11:16:00.000-04:00

Ron's blog! Has great cycling info....and he is very active locally in OLEAN!!

Cozy Beehive:

"Every cyclist can be a chemist. And a dangerously accidental one at that. Even if you flunked high school chemistry.

Did you ever have that time when you threw a water bottle into the kitchen sink, without emptying that tad bit of fancy powdered drink you made eons ago?"

New Trails through Bob's Woods (SBU)

2009-05-27T11:00:00.005-04:00

BonaResponds has build some new trails to the South and West of Campus. Not super far but when you add them to the trails through Bob's Woods BonaResponds helped make last year and the trail system is pretty nice!

Group ride this Thursday

2009-05-27T10:02:00.000-04:00

We have having a group ride leaving from the Allegany River Park at 6 pm on Thursday. Ride leaves at 6 pm. Be ready and clipped in. Bathroom facilities and parking are available at the park. Hope to see you there.

Sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees

2009-05-27T09:25:00.005-04:00

Part Behavioral finance, part cycling, and part a study in how the brain works, the following "Test" is eye opening at least.

We all get so caught up in seeing what we want to see that we sometimes miss the obvious. This effects us in many ways: In finance, if bullish (optimistic), we are more apt to see the good news, if bearish (pessimistic) you see only bad news.

That is one reason why big break throughs happen from those outside the field. It is one reason why sabbaticals and vacations are important. But it can also have important implications in many other ways.

Go ahead, take the test. It takes about a minute.

Cross posted on FinanceProfessor.com's blog, Olean Cycling club's blog (which is currently almost inactive :( ), and RandomTopics2.

thanks to the Tour of the Gila for pointing this one out.

Weekday rides

2009-05-18T12:33:00.000-04:00

Bo sent the following:

Mondays- Mountain bike rides from Ellicottville Bike Shop 6pm start.

Tuesdays- Road rides from Just Riding Along, Bradford, PA 6pm start

Thursdays Mountain bike rides from Just Riding Along, Bradford, PA 6pm start

Ellicottville Bike Shop 699-2453 http://ellicottvillebikeshop.com/

Just Riding Along 1-814-363-9101 http://justridingalong.net/

Any group rides?

2009-04-21T13:38:00.003-04:00

haven't heard of any group rides yet. Have they started?

Bless the Cyclist, on Your Left! - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com

2009-04-21T13:38:00.000-04:00

Bless the Cyclist, on Your Left! - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com:

"...more than 100 cyclists to the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on Saturday morning for the Blessing of the Bikes, an event now in its 11th year.

The crowd — a conscientious-looking collection of helmeted riders and bikes with bells, reflectors and review mirrors — gathered in front of the Upper West Side cathedral and would soon enter to be sprinkled with Holy Water as a shield against the dangers of urban cycling."

Denver Cycling Examiner: Bonking (think Alberto Contador not Austin Powers)

2009-04-19T11:48:00.000-04:00

Good article:

Denver Cycling Examiner: Bonking (think Alberto Contador not Austin Powers):

"Even uber-champion Lance Armstrong has had bonking experiences, mostly insignificant, but in one well-remembered instance in 2003, he blamed lack of adequate hydration on his less than stellar performance during the stage 12 time trial which he lost to Jan Ullrich by more than one and a half minutes. Dehydration is not the same thing as low blood sugar, but they are both considered to be a form of bonking.

What this all means to us recreational cyclists is this: if inadequate food and water can slow the world’s greatest cyclists to a crawl, that same condition can ruin our much more modest endeavors just as easily. There are clear differences amongst low blood sugar, dehydration and another condition known as hyponatremia. But every cyclist should have a basic understanding of each so symptoms can be recognized and dealt with quickly."

Lance on injury and on showergate

2009-04-10T20:19:00.001-04:00

Lance in his own words:

Update on Lance's Injury, Response to Drug Testing Allegations -- powered by http://www.livestrong.com

www.cyclingnews.com - the world centre of cycling

2009-04-09T14:18:00.000-04:00

www.cyclingnews.com - the world centre of cycling:

"Earlier this week, Armstrong responded to news that the AFLD had raised objections to the incident. He issued a statement saying that he and team manager Johan Bruyneel were attempting to verify the validity of the person requesting the samples and Armstrong was permitted to leave.

'We told the tester we wanted to check with the UCI to confirm who he was and to make sure he wasn't just some French guy with a backpack and some equipment to take my blood and urine.

'Johan stayed with him and in his presence called the UCI to find out what was going on. We asked if it was OK for me to run inside and shower while they made their calls and the tester said that was fine.'"

YouTube - 2009 Amgen Tour of California - Armstrong & Kimmage Skirmish

2009-02-18T01:11:00.000-05:00

YouTube - 2009 Amgen Tour of California - Armstrong & Kimmage Skirmish: "Lance Armstrong & Irish journalist Paul Kimmage have a verbal exchange at the pre-race press conference for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California"

Olympic cycling suits will have to be burnt - Times Online

2009-02-06T19:37:00.000-05:00

Olympic cycling suits will have to be burnt - Times Online: "

All but a few of the scientifically pioneered racesuits worn by Sir Chris Hoy and his fellow cyclists in the Beijing Olympics last year will soon be incinerated. The suits were the product of a four-year programme of design and development that used input from Formula One technology. The value of the suit - or rather the risk of foreign competitors getting their hands on one and learning from the design - is such that these suits can never be seen again.

They are now back in storage at British Cycling's headquarters in Manchester. A few will be retained for testing purposes and when storage space runs out, the others will be destroyed"

Victories not important to Astana boss - Cycling - Yahoo! Sports

2008-12-07T11:01:00.000-05:00

Victories not important to Astana boss - Cycling - Yahoo! Sports:

"“It’s two big stars and it’s interesting to see how they’re going to work together and how it’s going to go. Ultimately, if it works out well, I know that my role is very important in that and I would be very happy,” Bruyneel said.

Bruyneel said that the stronger rider heading into the Tour’s July 4 start date would get the No. 1 rider status. Armstrong, still working on his fitness after a three-year layoff, said Thursday he was willing to ride support for the 25-year-old Spaniard.

Bruyneel believes Armstrong will only make the team, and Contador, stronger."

AFP: Cycling greats Armstrong and Contador train together

2008-12-04T12:59:00.000-05:00

AFP: Cycling greats Armstrong and Contador train together:

"Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has been training with new Astana team-mate Alberto Contador in the Canaries, his team revealed on Wednesday."

www.cyclingnews.com - the world centre of cycling

2008-12-01T17:23:00.000-05:00

www.cyclingnews.com - the world centre of cycling:

"Lance Armstrong announced Monday that he intends to compete in the 2009 Tour de France. Armstrong let his fans know the news via his 'Twitter' feed from the team Astana training camp on Tenerife in the Canary Islands."

Don't let spin-cycling classes intimidate you - ContraCostaTimes.com

2008-12-01T17:06:00.000-05:00

Don't let spin-cycling classes intimidate you - ContraCostaTimes.com:

"These classes aren't just for mad-dog cyclists looking ahead to Ride the Rockies or the Triple Bypass. They're for skiers and runners recuperating from knee injuries and people who just want to knock off a few (or quite a few) pounds. A man in one of my classes credits group cycling with helping him lose more than 50 pounds.

People don't really believe how accessible these classes are until they've actually completed one and confirmed for themselves that they (not the instructor) are in control of how difficult their workout will be."

When do classes start at the ymca?

The Canadian Press: Former Giro winner Basso to return to cycling after 2-year doping ban

2008-10-19T06:35:00.000-04:00

The Canadian Press: Former Giro winner Basso to return to cycling after 2-year doping ban:

"Former Giro d'Italia winner Ivan Basso said he has paid his penalty after serving a two-year doping suspension and is ready to challenge the world's top riders - including Lance Armstrong.

The 2006 Giro champion will make his return to professional cycling Oct. 26 in the Japan Cup. His main objective for next season will be the Giro, the second most prestigious stage race after the Tour de France."

VeloNews | Astana's Levi Leipheimer takes the lead and the time trial win in Spain. | Tour de France Coverage.

2008-09-04T06:07:00.000-04:00

VeloNews | Astana's Levi Leipheimer takes the lead and the time trial win in Spain. | Tour de France Coverage.:

"“I’m very happy because the goal was to win a stage during this Vuelta, and I’ve done that,” Leipheimer said. “Plus, this is the first time I’ve worn a leader’s jersey in a grand tour, so that’s great as well.”"

VeloNews | Contador vs. Sastre duel dominates Vuelta | The Journal of Competitive Cycling.

2008-08-29T09:50:00.000-04:00

Need some racing excitement? The Vuelta starts Saturday!

VeloNews | Contador vs. Sastre duel dominates Vuelta | The Journal of Competitive Cycling.:

"Astana is bringing its A-team. Along with Contador, Astana lines up with Tour podium men Levi Leipheimer and Andreas Klöden, two riders who will have their own ambitions but will also provide Contador with overwhelming firepower against CSC-Saxo Bank."

Eurosport/Yahoo will be covering it.

Jeff Miller ride

2008-06-30T14:50:00.001-04:00

Jeff Miller ride
Originally uploaded by FinanceProfessor

Finally got around to uploading some of the pictures from the Jeff Miller 100k . I will blame Bo for not having more pictures as the pace was just too fast for photography. LOL

Bicyclist hits bear while going 45 mph - UPI.com

2008-06-29T23:58:00.000-04:00

Two stories you may be interested in:

First from the United Press: Bicyclist hits bear while going 45 mph - UPI.com:

"Tim Egan was on a bike ride in Boulder County when he had an unexpected collision with a bear he estimates weighed 500 pounds and was six feet tall"

and then secondly from Chicago Tribune on a 24 mountain bike race:

"A teenage girl riding in an all-night bicycle race suffered severe injuries early Sunday morning when a bear attacked her on a trail in Far North Bicentennial Park, authorities said.

Police officers with shotguns escorted medics into dark woods to retrieve the girl."

and from the AP on the same story reported that the rider is out of surgery but in critical condition.

"The girl called 911, and dispatchers heard someone struggling to breathe. She whispered one word — "bear" — and the line went dead, Hill said.
Following procedure for when an emergency call is cut off, dispatchers called the number back. Another rider heard the phone ringing, stopped to investigate and spotted the teen off the trail.
"That rider was able to pick up the phone and talk with the police department," Hill said."

Racoon Rally

2008-06-27T10:15:00.001-04:00

Racoon Rally is this weekend at ASP. The road race is Saturday starting at 9:30 from Camp Allegany. The mountain bike events are Saturday and Sunday. Times can be found at www.heartrateup.com. Come on out and route for the local racers competing in these events.

PICC Father's Day Time Trial

2008-06-16T12:13:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was another time trial at Presque Isle State Park. 146 riders competed with a course record being set by Jay Joslyn at 24:56.30. He averaged 30.1 mph on course. The weather was perfect. It was 70 degrees at start time with a light headwind (both ways, which I really don't understand.) There were many PR's set yesterday and cash payouts to overall and age group winners.

The next time trial at Presque Isle will be September 7th. I'll be attaching entry forms and information when it becomes available. Let's see if we can generate some interest and carpool riders out there.

As for generating interest, is there anyone who would like to do an informal TT once a month. We can use the honor system for timing. The West Five Mile to Five Mile makes a nice course with little traffic. Start and finish could be at the top of the Expressway bridge. If there is any interest, let me know. Monday and Wednesday nights would probably work out well , or we could designate one Tuesday night a month for it.

Come TT with me. Flat roads can be fun too!!!

upcoming rides?

2008-05-27T01:00:00.002-04:00

Does anyone have a list with Dates of upcoming rides? I have been on road bike a grand total of once this year...still in Missouri for a few more days...but have several trips upcoming but would like to plan around races/rides...

For instance, when is the Jeff Miller ride? the Roswell ride, the ASP race, etc...

thanks!

Added Ride Schedule

2008-05-26T11:24:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone, I added a ride schedule. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been too cooperative lately. Let's plan to ride this Tuesday (weather permitting). I don't know about everyone but I've had a very slow start the season. Please let me know if there are any changes or if you want to add new one. Lynn

Ride of Silence

2008-05-21T14:48:00.002-04:00

Due to the weather, I'm cancelling tonight's Ride of Silence. 41 degress and rain is just not in my workout vocabulary.

Presque Isle Cycling Club Website

2008-05-20T15:42:00.001-04:00

Bad web address yesterday. The link for the time trial is as follows:

www.picycling.org

Sorry!!!!

Reminders

2008-05-19T19:58:00.002-04:00

It was suggested that we do the Ride of Silence. Bluett Jones asked to put the idea out there. The ride will be on Wednesday, May 21st at 6 pm. We'll meet at Lincoln Park at 6 pm and be clipped in and leaving no later than 6:15. The Ride of Silence is done to remember cyclists who have been injured or killed in auto accidents. The ride is going to go through Olean and Allegany. We will be obeying all traffic signs and signals. The intent of the ride to is raise awareness of cyclists with motorist. More information can be found at:

www.rideofsilence.com

Entries for the PICC time trial are being accepted until June 5, 2008. The time trial will be held at Presque Isle State Park on June 15, 2008. Riders will leave at 8 am in 15 second intervals. It's a great first race for the season. The course is fast and flat (yes, I'm hung up on this fact.) Wind usually isn't too much of a problem. Come test yourself in the race of truth.....Entry forms can be found under events & news at:

www.picycling.com

Last by not least, training rides have started at ASP for Racoon Rally. They are being held on Thursday with the first loop leaving at 4 and the second loop going at 6. Rides leave from the Red House beach parking lot. These rides are in conjunction with the Hollyloft team. Everyone is welcome. Ride at your own risk and bring someone of you level to ride with. I'll be there for sure this week at 6 so come join me (looking for hill slugs).

Ride to Work Week

2008-05-16T10:38:00.002-04:00

This past week was Bike to Work week. Just wonder how many of our riders managed to get a ride into work. I finally did it this morning. Can't throw a challange out there and not complete it. Post a reply and let us know if you made it this week.

Flickr

2008-05-04T08:11:00.001-04:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Pictures from Austria

2008-01-22T22:18:00.000-05:00

I'm posting some of my pictures from Austria. Luckily I didn't have to climb these mountains on my bike. They were awesome to ski down though!!

Ladies Day @ Holimont

2008-01-17T19:08:00.000-05:00

Ladies Day @ Holimont February 8, 2008 Great day to demo skis!

Happy Hour

2008-01-17T19:07:00.000-05:00

HAPPY HOUR @ Milo's Friday January 18th- 5:30

2007-12-06T09:35:00.000-05:00

Still trying to figure out the blog. Will keep everyone posted the more I find out. I'm hoping this will work!

Olean Cycling Club

2007-12-02T12:34:00.000-05:00

I'm taking up Jim Mahar on his sugesstion to start a blog site for the Olean Cycling Club. It works well for Bonareposonds. Basically you can suscribe to it, receive an e-mail when new messages are posted and post messages on the site. I fingured it was worth a try. Lynn