Squamish—Powersmart (Ride 23)

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For our last ride we had left a prime trail, Powersmart.  Powersmart is accessed from the upper shuttle drop off point.  Rolling left where we went straight onto Bush Ape, Powersmart quickly drops down the hill.  This trail is rated as single black diamond advanced on the map and is on the upper edge of that rating in Squamish.  The upper portion of Powersmart is the steepest with a dry-loose and loamy tread.  Tree root supported drops and the occasional slab-rock turn drop are the major challenges.  The drops are big, often near the roll-able limit and come frequently with steep sections in between.  Powersmart benefited from some recent trail work making some of the features easier to...

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For Happy Cycling, Pick The Right Bike

Written by | Thursday, 06 October 2011

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Road Bike: As the name implies, road bikes are built for the road. Cons: The skinny tires on a road bike mean you will feel every twig, hunk of concrete and discarded piece of gum that you happen to meet on your journey. They’re defined by their thin tires and drop handlebars, and will get you need to go in a hurry. It’s a steel frame Trek road bike, forged sometime in the early '80s. Bonus: Riding a road bike represents the only socially acceptable opportunity to wear spandex in public. Consider a road bike. Finding the right bike can mean the difference between loving cycling and, well, driving, and to that end, Patch is here to help you out. The bike could not. They’re delicate and are likely to pop if you thunder mindlessly over a grate or battered stretch of road.

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7 Rules For Safe Summer City Biking

Boston.com (blog) | 31 Dec 1969

This includes regular oil changes, changing break pads, filling up on gas, fully pumping tires, and other miscellaneous servicing involved with getting the best driving experience. The same goes for bike riders. “Maintain your bike,” said Daniel

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Deputy attorney general Jay Church energized by daily bicycle commute

Indianapolis Star | 31 Dec 1969

Robert Scheer / The Star Woke up at 6:40 am Tires pumped, bag packed and clothing laid out night before. Arrived at NIFS (National Institute of Fitness and Sport) at 8:10 am Bike in bike locker, shower, shave, etc. Walk to Gov't Center.

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For Carmel Bicycle Commuter, His Way Isn't The Highway

Indianapolis Star | 31 Dec 1969

He said he has had no crashes and only a few flat tires each year. / Rob Goebel / The Star Tips for bike rookiesIf you're thinking about commuting to work on a bicycle, here are a few tips from Bruce Baldwin. Don't worry about speed.

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Billings Bike Bash Brings Together Cyclists Of All Types...

Billings Gazette | 31 Dec 1969

12:45 pm -- Maintenance clinic: Learn how to change a tire with Don Cole from the Spoke Shop. 10 am to 2 pm -- Wheels of Change bike donation drive. Preregistration is recommended for all events. The Coolest Bike contest, mountain bike, and road bike

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Montrose Bike Shop Hosts Bike To Work Pit Stop

Patch.com | 31 Dec 1969

Montrose Bike Shop manager Brent Van Eps welcomed locals with bicycle tire Patch kits, granola bars, maps and information about Honolulu Avenue's Road Diet. By Nicole Charky Left to right: Local Steve Smith and Montrose Bike Shop Manager Brent Van Eps.

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