What if your car could prevent you from hitting a cyclist?
Today the answer is…it can.
That’s a question that Volvo has just answered by developing a new system that is aimed at dramatically reducing bicycle vs car accidents.
The Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake system uses a combination of camera and radar to identify cyclist in the path of a car and perhaps most interesting of all the system can immediate apply the brakes when it believes the driver is about to hit a cyclist.
On June 15, 2013, a group of four cyclists from Colorado are planning on entering what is known as “the toughest endurance event of its kind in the world”, the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3,000 mile, non-stop, non-drafting road race. These racers are competing with the intent to not only win the team division but to set a new course record.
Introducing team Love, Sweat & Gears for 2013. In 2012, LS&G competed in RAAM, winning the overall women’s competition, narrowly missing setting a new course record. With a few changes in personnel, 2013 looks to be the year to reach our goal. Here is a bit about each of our racers:
Lance Armstong's Ironman race series debut on U.S. soil at the Lonestar 70.3 in Galveston, Texas was the big news of the weekend, but his 7th place finish--dropping a spot in the final steps of the race--showed everyone that the hot, humid and breezy conditions took a toll on all the participants.
Timothy O'Donnell won the event in 3:47:40 after coming up short the two past years. Sebastian Kienle pushed himself to the limit for his second-place finish, collapsing after crossing the line 23 seconds after O'Donnell.
As expected, Armstrong made his move on the bike, but couldn't pull away from the elite pro ranks. He told the Houston Chronicle that he was shooting for a 3-minute gap off the bike, but had to make do with 41 seconds. He seemingly had 6th-place locked up but Jordan Jones,
Continue reading "2012 Galveston Ironman 70.3 Results and Video Links" »
(March 29) Just got this press release from USAT with good news for those following the drama leading up to the Olympic Triathlon.
SAN DIEGO, Calif.* - Multisport enthusiasts and sports fans nationwide will witness the excitement of world-class triathlon firsthand when Universal Sports televises the second and final qualifier for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team - the ITU World Triathlon San Diego, which will be held May 11-12.
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In 1941, a handful of scientists got together to create what is known as the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA). These were considered to be sufficient to meet the requirements of 97–98% of healthy individuals in every demographic in the United States. But the reality is that active males need more than what the government of 1941 thought was adequate. Hence SIX for MEN, a vitamin supplement pack from SIX Nutrition designed specifically for highly active men.
Continue reading "What's New - Six Nutrition, Supplements for Active Men" »
(March 28) Denver - A local TV station reported that a 62-year-old cyclist suffered a serious accident after he was upended by fishing line strung across the popular Platte River bike trail near Mile High Stadium.
Continue reading "Booby Trap Puts Denver Cyclist in Trauma Unit" »
(March 26) A Reuters reports that Australian Emma Snowsill, the gold medal winner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics may not even make the team this year after she had to withdraw from last weekend's World Cup race in Mooloolaba in Queensland due to a stomach issue.
In a lead up to this year's summer Olympics in London, every race becomes a critical piece of the selection process. Miss too many races or withdraw from the more competitive ones, and a triathlete's chances of making their respective country's Olympic squads grow dimmer.
Continue reading "Emma Snowsill Illness Puts Olympic Triathlon Up for Grabs" »
Are you considering buying a new bike this spring? If so our friends at Bicycling Magazine have a new iPad App for you...and just in time for the new iPad.
You can now download 137 bike reviews to your iPad (new or old) with Bicycling Magazine new bike review App HERE.
A short snippet of the press release is below.
New York, NY and Emmaus, PA Rodale Inc.’s Bicycling magazine announced today its first-ever iPad edition of the annual “Buyer’s Guide,” a comprehensive, highly interactive look at the very best new bicycles for 2012. The digital April issue, designed exclusively for the iPad, is available now for $5.99 in the Apple app store, and free for print subscribers.
Bicycling’s iPad Buyer’s Guide gives bike shoppers more options than ever, showcasing expert reviews of 137 bikes – 65 more than the April print issue.
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