Giant Mountain Bikes

Technical Q&A - Questions of torque

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:54:20 -0800

Dear Lennard, I'd like your recommendation on a reasonable home-shop torque wrench to tighten the exotic materials I and my friends are accumulating on our bikes. I have asked at local bike shops (here in Boulder.) replied with the jaw-dropping answer that they don't

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The Wedding maker

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:47:13 -0800

SEATTLE Inside her Enchanted Chapel, the Rev. Zady Evans smiles, lids brushed blue, bangs curled tight, red robe draping to the floor. Three more words from her, and this marriage is made. Under the silver glitter of disco balls, the young couple waits. A plastic mountain stands by their side. Stuffed animals sit scattered by their feet. When the words husband and wife come, they lean in for

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Bushes have Christmas at Camp David

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:56:21 -0800

By DEB RIECHMANN President Bush brought his extended family together for a Christmas celebration at the chief executive's retreat at Camp David, Md., with gift exchanges and a traditional midday feast on the holiday agenda. Who was there Gathered at the compound, in the Catoctin Mountains about 60 miles northwest of Washington, were the first couple's twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna;

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Around Montana: Endurance race coming to Big Sky

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:51:16 -0800

A 400-mile endurance race that one blogger called the sufferfest'' will be held in Montana next year. Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado and Arizona also competed to land the fifth Primal Quest race, which typically involves such elements as running, biking, swimming, kayaking and mountain

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Book Review - The Complete Guide to Climbing

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:10:32 -0800

Book Review - The Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike) Author John Summerson has written a must read book for climbing aficionados, race directors and those that aspire to test themselves on the biggest climbs in the

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A down-to-earth town for ski lovers

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:52:01 -0800

The brainchild of Chet Huntley, the late NBC News anchor, Big Sky Resort was born in 1973, when the enterprising retired newscaster began transforming the tiny town at 7,500 feet between southwestern Montana's Spanish Peaks and Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges into a favorite ski

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An Eiger encounter

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:13:40 -0800

Like many serious climbers, I've long dreamed of climbing the Eiger Nordwand, the north face of the Alps' most notorious peak. Fortunately, I always wake up before anything dangerous happens, such as packing my climbing gear and buying a plane ticket to

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Mud, Sweat & Smiles

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:36:37 -0800

From the word ''Go'' the 120 competitors in this year's Yara Bangkok Challenge Adventure Race gave it their all over 62km of rough terrain just a 45-minute drive from central Bangkok at Minsiri Resort in Nong Chok

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MURAL TAKES SHAPE

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:12:51 -0800

PUBLIC ART DEPICTS HISTORY OF FLIGHT Artist hopes work will help city stop graffiti The turning point in Randy Jenkins' life was an accident in Missouri two years ago in which he broke 26 bones after being hit by a car while riding his mountain bike. Jenkins, 42, had moved with his family from Houston to Wichita when he was 9. As a kid, and even into adulthood, he had moved around a lot, but

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Inside La Ruta: A Brit's tale

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:48:20 -0800

This year's La Ruta (or La Puta - the whore - as she is known) was a tough race by anyone's standards. The elite riders made it look like a walk in the park but for a 58-year old novice mountain biker like me it was a brutal - almost biblical -

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MTB news & racing round-up for November 22, 2007

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:13:57 -0800

Welcome to our regular roundup of what's happening in mountain biking. Feel free to send feedback, news, & releases to mtb@cyclingnews.com and results, reports & photos to cyclingnews@cyclingnews.com

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Fairfax man convicted of illegal mountain biking at Point Reyes

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:55:43 -0800

A Fairfax man who had to walk 25 miles home after a ranger at Point Reyes National Seashore seized his mountain bike has been convicted of riding on an off-limits trail. Steven Gravenites, 45, was found guilty of a misdemeanor Wednesday by U.S. Magistrate...

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Paralyzed Cycling Pro Rehabbing At Craig Hospital

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:38:04 -0800

She's a superstar on the professional mountain biking circuit, a competitor who never stops pushing the envelope. And yet, today, Tara Llanes faces the greatest challenge of her life. And it's one off the

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International Travel Agency Business Plan

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:52:24 -0800

Adventure Travel International (ATI) will begin operations in September 1999 and provide adventure and sport/travel packages to people in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the greater Woodville

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Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:38:11 -0800

What has Sri Lanka got to make it the ultimate tropical destination? In a word, everything. From misty mountains to tropical rainforests to wildlife sancturies and lush waterfalls you name it and it is just a few hours drive away from any part of the

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