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  • New look, same feel at Thunder in the Rockies Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:25PMBikers roar in and out of the motorcycle parking area at the Thunder in the Rockies motorcycle rally Saturday in Loveland. All events are at Thunder Mountain Amphitheater and dealership, 4250 Byrd Drive, Loveland, and just across Crossroads Boulevard at 404 Byrd Drive, Loveland.
  • Rain, mud, make Arctic Valley Downhill all the more fun Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:03PMNot only was it steep. It was wet. But Kevin Murphy bombed down the Arctic Valley from the top of Chair 3 in a little more than four minutes to easily capture the inaugural Arctic Valley Downhill Mountain Bike Race on Sunday.
  • 9-11 victim’s sister continues legacy Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:02PMThe horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001, devastated millions of Americans as they watched them unfold live on television. That day, one Colorado family lost a part of themselves.
  • MotoGP safety in spotlight after two deaths Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:40PMLONDON: MotoGP is looking to deve lop improved body protection for riders to help them survive the kind of accident that has killed two teenagers on successive race weekends.
  • Big Crowds For Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:28PMClick here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. PHILADELPHIA -- Hundreds of cyclists rode naked through Philadelphia this morning. Some wore only body paint, while others wore bathing suits and others wore nothing.
  • Hundreds Pedal On Mayor's Annual Bike Ride Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:28PMClick here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. Cyclists cruised the eight-mile route on the annual Linn County Mayors' Bike Ride today.
  • Cyclists bare all to promote clean air (photo) Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:23PMPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Hundreds of naked and partially nude cyclists have pedaled their way through Philadelphia to promote bicycling awareness and cleaner air. Some of the buff bikers wore body paint, some were in bathing suits and some were...
  • Olive Garden Thanks Hard Workers On Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:15PMSome Vestal Police Officers enjoyed an Italian meal Monday thanks to the Olive Garden. This is the ninth year the restaurant delivered lunches in order to thank people who work on Labor Day and throughout the year. "They're working today, we're working, but they work every single day of the year, so its something that you know, we can say thank you today, we want to say thank you everyday but ...
  • Red Cross Blood Drive Ends Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:14PMFolks had a chance to do something amazing this Labor Day by donating blood. The American Red Cross on Harry L. Drive in Johnson City finished up their three day blood drive. Everyone who donated received a coupon for a free oil change and tire rotation at Midas. The message of the drive -- the need for blood doesn't take a vacation. "Everyone needs to realize that there is always a constant ...
  • Big Turnout to Support Valley with a Heart Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:36PMHundreds of people in Luzerne County came together Sunday to help-out sick kids. Eyewitness News stopped by the 10th annual Valley with a Heart" fundraiser and bike ride Sunday afternoon in Sheatown.
  • Jennifer Kingsley Neighbors: Steuben sheriff's office hands out new bikes Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:26PMA couple of lucky kids are pedaling new bikes thanks to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, which conducted the giveaway as part of the 191st Steuben County Fair, reports Undersheriff Raymond C. Dell.
  • Concussion in Sports Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:16PMTo help recognize a concussion, you should watch for the following two things...
  • 8 things to do on Labor Day Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:09PMWhile the business analysts muddle through financial stats and reports that come out around Labor Day, you can chill at fun events and activities around town. Here are a few (all events take place Monday unless otherwise noted):
  • Why Do New Yorkers Hate Cyclists? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:56PMWhy can't we be friends? (Flickr user istolethetv ) Pedestrians and drivers in this city have hated each other for years, but it seems that the city's bicyclists get the brunt of hatred from both worlds. In "A unified theory of New York biking," Felix Simon theorizes that cyclists get such hatred because , though they are vehicles, they are treated as pedestrians. But that may be both the bikers ...
  • Commentary: Friend's death puts life in perspective Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:53PMPerched on a sliver of wood 20 feet above the Swatara Creek, staring down at the brownish water below, I pondered my options. No way could I climb back down and keep the respect of my children watching me skeptically from the water. Nor could I just stand there waiting for my brave genes to kick in.
  • Levi Leipheimer to ride in cycling fundraiser organized by actor Patrick Dempsey Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:43PMOlympic bronze medalist and Tour de France veteran Levi Leipheimer is visiting Maine to take part in the second annual bicycling fundraiser put on by "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey.
  • Man found burned in forest identified Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:29PMUPDATE - The deceased male has been identified as Nael Alfredo Garcia-Moreno who is 25 years old. No arrests have been made. Check back for updates.
  • Noted bicyclist to ride in Dempsey Challenge Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:10PMOlympic bronze medalist and Tour de France veteran Levi Leipheimer is coming to Maine to take part in the second annual Dempsey Challenge bicycling fundraiser put on by "Grey's Anatomy" star and Maine native Patrick Dempsey. Tour de France - Levi Leipheimer - Patrick Dempsey - Grey's Anatomy - Sports
  • Removal of memorial benches draws anger, emotions Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:59PMWILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Every time Deborah DiPierro took a bike ride on the Boardwalk or strolled the beach, she always stopped at the wooden bench at Bennett Avenue.
  • Hit & run victim speaks out about July accident Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:05PMAfter 11 days in the hospital and weeks in rehab, Tim Wissbroecker is at back at his Brokaw home recovering and spending time with his wife Candice and their 9-month old son Noah; it's time that's more precious than ever.  
  • Photos: Look back at last year's naked ride Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:59PMClick for dozens of images from last year's Philly Naked Bike Ride and follow the links below for more.
  • Man taking part in cancer fundraiser in memory of his wife Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:40PMGary Osmond has only three words when asked why he is taking part in a cancer fundraiser in the name of his late wife. Three words that say it all. "It means everything," the principal of Maywood Public School said.[...]
  • Extra Extra Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:36PMSince this is Labor Day weekend, instead of linking to news stories that seem to depress us at the end of the day, let's link to some things you should do this weekend. Things like: Attend the Chicago Jazz Festival Visit Taste of Polonia at the Copernicus Foundation. Head out to the immediate burbs for Taste of Melrose Park . Ride in the Chicago Cupcake Bike Tour. [ RSVP ] Go see " Machete ...
  • Planet Dedham: Biking for a greener planet, healthier you Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27PMNow that summer is winding down and we look to get back to our work and school routines, it’s a good opportunity to take a look at how we get there. Some drive their car; others take the commuter train or the bus, while some still commute by bike – including myself. While biking to Dedham Square or beyond, I like to enjoy the scenery, say hello to neighbors and rely less on costly and polluting ...
  • Obama, wife, daughters go on vacation bike outing under brilliant skies on Martha's Vineyard Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:28AMWEST TISBURY, Mass. - President Barack Obama and the first family took advantage of brilliant New England weather Friday to go biking on Martha's Vineyard.
  • Valet bike parking at Taste of the Arts Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:25AMOn Saturday at the Taste of the Arts you can ride your bike and have someone valet park it for you.
  • Vancleave teen killed on bike ride Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:25AMVANCLEAVE, Miss. (AP) - A 16-year-old Vancleave boy has died after being hit on his bicycle Thursday night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd says Trent Lloyd Romero was riding his bike in Vancleave when he apparently turned into the path of pickup truck.
  • Cyclist to pedal road to Darwin Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:17AMIT MAY be a fitness routine that seems rather extreme, but Lismore man Steve Sochacki is on a mission to ride his bike from Lismore to Darwin.
  • Woman killed in crash near Arlington Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:17AMARLINGTON -- A woman was killed this afternoon in a two-car accident on 67th Avenue just south of Arlington city limits. Around 2:40 p.m., Arlington firefighters responded to the crash just north of 152nd Street. They were unable to revive the woman, who was driving one of the vehicles.
  • Obamas Take Bike Ride On Vineyard Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:14AMPresident Barack Obama and the first family are taking advantage of brilliant New England weather to go biking on Martha's Vineyard.
  • First family goes on island vacation bike outing Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:13AMPresident Barack Obama and the first family took advantage of brilliant New England weather Friday to go biking on Martha's Vineyard. Barack Obama - New England - Martha's Vineyard - President - United States
  • Debate on cycling lanes has yet to take centre stage -- (point of view, add your comment) Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:06AMWe've yet to see whether the 2010 municipal election campaign will include a Great Bicycling Debate, but city cyclists are to working to get one started. Such a debate should happen now, while Greater Sudbury is undertaking a years-long road reconstruction campaign.[...]
  • Bishop narrowly defeats former teammate Schnell on stage 5 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:02AMOnly in the Breck Epic is a 40-mile stage with 7,300 feet of climbing coined a "rest day". Although the overall standings did not see much mix up, the day saw several battles with riders trying to gain ground on the fastest stage of the week.
  • Woman robbed at park Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:32PMTHE WOODLANDS - Authorities are investigating an armed robbery of a 40-year-old woman Sunday morning at Northshore Park, according to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Norris.
  • Sports briefs; August 25, 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:23PMCMCC to host basketball camp AUBURN — The Central Maine Community College Athletic Department is taking applications for the eighth annual basketball academy camp training sessions.
  • Random acts of kindness: Bicyclist who took a fall got plenty of help after it Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:18PMOn a beautiful day in late May, I was on a 20-mile bicycle ride on the bike trail in Boston, Pa. At about mile 19, I was tired but excited that I was about to meet my goal for that day. I then got distracted and found myself falling to the right. Unfortunately, my feet were still in the toe cages. I immediately realized that my right foot was in an unnatural angle to the rest of my leg.
  • Events Calendar Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:16PMCalendar Tip: Click on a date to see what's happening in your community! Add An Event Tip: Keep the community up to date with our shared Events Calendar. You can have your event up and posted in just a couple of minutes with our easy to use Event Information form.
  • New signs reflect new city ordinance Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:15PMOver the next two weeks, the installation of 70 new signs will be completed in the City of Warren. Those signs inform bicyclists and skateboarders that they may not ride on the downtown sidewalks.
  • September calendar of events in the Erie region Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:14PM1 Fair fun: The Wattsburg Agricultural Society's Wattsburg-Erie County Fair continues through Sept. 4 at the Erie County Fairgrounds, Wattsburg. Gate fee, $3, or purchase a button for $7 for admission for the whole week. For details about the fair, visit www.wattsburgeriecountyfair.com.
  • Peninsula Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:11PMTOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER -- 301 Peninsula Drive -- open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • INCIDENTS 8/26/10 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:51PMINCIDENTS JACKSON COUNTY Suspicious activity involving caller hearing a four-wheeler near his property and then shut off by his barn, caller got his shotgun and went outside to see if he could locate the subject, 2700 block West County Road 400...
  • First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, August 26, 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe new Luxembourg-based team has confirmed 20 riders for the coming season and also has the money to pay them, according to the team's CEO Brian Nygaard.
  • Teaching kids to enjoy exercise Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:11PMWhy is it that some youngsters seem to take to exercise like a duck to water while others don't enjoy it one bit?
  • Skate park reopened Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:36AMThis article has been read 417 times. On Monday, a group of skateboarders and BMX riders approached Canonsburg Mayor David Rhome outside the borough building and asked what could be done to reopen the skateboard and bike ramps at Town Park.
  • Father-son team joins national cycling relay Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:27AMInspired by his child and others who have Type I diabetes, James Chambers is heading back on the highway as a member of Team Manitoba. For a second time, he will be raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation through Cyclebetes, a national relay effort.
  • Girl who can’t eat to travel to pioneering Austrian clinic Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:27AMA LITTLE girl who cannot eat is heading to Austria for a potential cure after generous Boltonians raised £10,000 to fund specialist treatment.
  • Keeping Kids Safe Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe date arrived more than two weeks ago in Sumter County. It arrived on Monday in Lake County. Kids are going back to school. And that means i ...
  • Sports briefs, August 24, 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:08AMCMCC to host basketball camp AUBURN — The Central Maine Community College Athletic Department is taking applications for the eighth annual basketball academy camp training sessions.
  • Simon is getting on his bike for Help for Heroes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:07AMA FORMER Stamford Schoolboy who grew up in Colsterworth has completed the first 3,000 kilometres of a charity bike ride in aid of Help For Heroes. (25/08/2010 11:47:53)
  • Wash. teen charged in rape, murder of disabled girl Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:57AMProsecutors have charged Tyler Savage with aggravated degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Kimmie Daily. The charge could make Savage eligible for the death penalty if convicted.