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Is Cyclocross For You?
September 23, 2008 / 26 minutes
Cyclocross! Here's a sport that appeals to a lot of women. It's perfect for a great workout in a short period of time. It involves both running and riding. Want to know more about it? Kerry Litka, our Team Terry rider and Graeme Street, owner of Cyclo-CLUB, talk about this great way to get in shape and feel like a kid in the process.
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Buying A Bike - The Bike Shop Experience
August 4, 2008 / 39 minutes
In the market for a new bike? Join me while I learn about the traditional and non-traditional way to find that perfect ride. Sonny Harris, of Harris Cyclery in West Newton, MA explains how his shop goes about helping you find a bike. From Portland, OR, Audrey Block of Cycling Salon, explains why she's the perfect matchmaker for the woman who "wants to bicycle but just doesn't know where to start."
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Yoga and Cycling
July 28, 2008 / 33 minutes
Andria Davis has just come out with a new yoga DVD for cyclists. In this interview, we talk about how yoga can help you balance your mind, strength and breathing to become a more proficient cyclist. An avid cyclist and kayaker, Andria has been practicing yoga since she was a teenager. She obviously loves what she does and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.
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Small Things Considered
July 6, 2008 / 32 minutes
Kerry Litka, our 4'11" Terry Team rider talks about her experience trying to find a bike that fits and how she's become a successful competitor. She's a regular contributor to the forums at terrybicycles.com and a fountain of information on her own site, kerry-litka.com.
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How to be a Better Hill Climber, Part II
June 25, 2008 / 37 minutes
In Part II of my discussion of hill climbing with Graeme Street, we cover technique. Learn about finesse on the hill: pedal stroke, standing climbing, seated climbing and neuromuscular control.
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How to be a Better Hill Climber, Part I
June 16, 2008 / 33 minutes
Is hill climbing one of your weaknesses? Are you a strong rider in other respects? Frustrating, isn't it? Listen to Graeme Street, founder of Cyclo-CORE and the Cyclo-CLUB, as he discusses shortcomings in training.
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Over 60 and Going Strong
June 10, 2008 / 44 minutes
Have you ever thought you might outgrow your love for cycling? Or that it's too late to take up the sport? Never say never. These four over-sixty women who are enjoying riding more than ever will inspire you. The bicycle truly is a friend for life.
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The Voices of Conservation
May 8, 2008 / 46 minutes
Thanks to so many of you, we're able to make contributions to Audubon NY and the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. In this episode of t-chatter, listen to the voices of the women behind these conservation efforts. From the grassland and beaches of New York to the rice fields of Bolivia, their research is a sentinel on the state of our environment.
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Steel Really is Real
April 15, 2008 / 57 minutes
Join me for a delightful and informative discussion with Richard Schwinn about steel. Where it went, where it is and where it's going in bicycle frames.
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Thermal Comfort
March 13, 2008 / 43 minutes
Mark Newton, a physiologist with Gore Bike Wear discusses the ins and outs of regulating body temperature.
How often do you put off going for a bike ride because you don't like the discomfort of being cold? Are your male friends perfectly happy in shorts and tees while you have on fleece and lined jeans? If you're a woman, it goes with the territory. Mark explains why and how this may influence the design of cycling apparel in the future.
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| Learn more about optimizing your tire pressure. |
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| This nifty jersey is a great way to politely ask motorists to move over. And it's the law in many states! |
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| Suzanne's book, Endurance Sports Nutrition, has tons of good information for every cyclist, competitive or not. |
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| Find out more about Margaret Thompson and her coaching services on her website. |
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| WomanTours specializes in small, inn-to-inn road bike tours for women only. No matter what your age or ability is, you'll find a trip to suit you. Ah, what better way to spend a day than riding your bike while someone else worries about the details of travel! |
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| Yoga for Cyclists, II, Road Edition is full of yoga sessions. Choose from post ride recovery, a quick 10 minute pre-ride warm up, a kick butt workout for those wintry days when its too cold to ride, and several other sessions to suit your needs. |