Posted by admin in Thanks for visiting our site!
Bicycle Spokes Lot
Checkout Ebay Auctions For The Cheapest Prices
 |
US $9.99
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
Check out Amazon:
 |
X-Lights Flashing Bike Spoke Light Sale Price: $7.90  |
|
Safety first! X-Light flashing bicycle spoke lights have super bright flashing light. For fun and safety. |
Featured Article:
It was back in 2000 when I rode my first ever "century" ride. I had prepared for about 6 months for the ride and had chosen the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as the recipient of any money I was able to raise for the ride. I had studied the disease and spoke with representatives in Atlanta even met with some of the reps in Albany Georgia. I had also got support from the radio station B-100 in Albany and they would be following the ride. I remember the day well and the ride too. Maybe I will write an article about that soon.
During my time at Ohio State after leaving the Navy back in the Viet Nam Era days I had known a few people with CF. In 2000 I lived in Moultrie Georgia and do to this day, but I now knew quite a few more victims of CF. Many of the students at the Green Oaks Center where two of my sons attend were CF patients.
I had actually wanted to do the ride for the Autism Society, two of my sons are autistic, but when I contacted them they were not interested. They told me that they had a walk for a fundraiser and I was welcome to do that but not ride.
When I contacted CFF in Atlanta they said they would set it up as a wraparound event and would even let people know about it through their newsletters and press releases. The date was set May 19 2000, National Ride Your bike to Work Day and the day before Flag Day. I trained a lot for the ride. I had never ridden more than 50 miles in one day, so a 100 mile bicycle ride was new to me. To top that I was to celebrate my 48th birthday on May 21, just 2 days after the ride.
I also learned a lot more about CF and about people with CF from the ride and the Great Strides walk where I gave the money I had raised to the representatives on May 20. So the following is some of the stuff I learned about CF.
What is Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that interferes with operation of the exocrine glands. The exocrine glands are the ones that make sweat. mucus, tears, and saliva as well as digestive juices. CF affects primarily the respiratory and digestive systems.
Basically what happens is that when a patient has Cystic Fibrosis (also known as 65 Roses) the secretions made by the exocrine glands are too thick and can plug up the ducts in the lungs, pancreas and intestines. The disease also may cause higher than normal amounts of salt in the sweat. When I did my ride there were approximately 40,000 known cases of Cystic Fibrosis in the US.
The good news is that even though people are dying every day from CF, the life expectancy of the CF patient is improving. 1 in 29 Americans are have the CF gene and are carriers of the disease.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Many times it is found in babies because they have digestive problems such as a blockage of the intestine. Remember earlier we found that the secretions were too thick and that they often interfered with the digestive and respiratory systems. People with CF often have problems with breathing, long term coughs, pneumonia and wheezing.
Some of the symptoms that may take some time to develop would be things like clubbing of the toes and fingers. Clubbing is when the ends of the fingers and or toes become rounded and larger. The thick mucus in your intestines can cause abdominal discomfort, stools may be large greasy and smell very bad. Another symptom is sinusitis or inflammation of the sinus, nasal polyps may also grow in the nasal passages.
What can be done for CF?
At this time there is no known cure for CF and the treatment depends on the stage of the disease. Antibiotics are used to treat lung infections, digestive enzymes would be used to help improve digestion. A medicine to thin the secretions may help with breathing problems. Research has been ongoing and the life expectancy and the quality of life for a patient with CF has improved considerably since the 1970's.
The CF patient can do a lot to help improve their life by eating a healthy diet, increasing water and juices, and possibly taking a fiber medicine. Note that food allergies are more common in CF patients so it is a good idea to test any new foods with very small amounts first.
Foods containing EFA's such as fish oil and flax oil should be made a regular part of the CF patient's diet.
Exercise should be used as tolerated by the CF patient.
Jerry Goodwin has been certified as a Medical Technologist since 1977. He is also certified as a Personal Trainer, Cardiovascular Trainer and Medical exer-therapist. He is a Veteran of the US Navy having served during the Viet Nam era. Jerry also served in the Army National Guard in Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Georgia as a field medic with Infantry, Armored Cavalry, Artillery and Mechanized Infantry Units. He has earned several medals including the Army Commendation Medal. Jerry is the editor of Body Mind and Goals Ezine and the owner of BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition at http://www.bmgfitness.com
Kids And Bicycle Safety
One of the most enjoyable activities in a child's life is bicycle riding. Kids seem to use bicycles to go everywhere. Teaching your child the proper bicycle safety can prevent them from sustaining any serious injuries.
The first step to safety with a bicycle is the bicycle itself. Making sure that the bicycle is kept in good operating condition is important. Your child should check the brakes regularly and in the case of hand brakes, worn pads should be replaced. Rims that have missing spokes should also be replaced to ensure that the wheels are sturdy, especially if your child is doing a lot of jumping. Reflectors and headlights are helpful accessories if your child rides in traffic frequently. You should also check that your child's bicycle is adjusted properly for his height. If the child cannot touch the ground properly, this situation can make his ability to stop and start difficult and can pose a serious threat when riding in traffic.
Clothing is a very important element to practice bicycle safety. Your child should wear a helmet at all times to prevent him from sustaining a head injury. Smaller children who are still shaky on their bicycles may want to wear elbow and knee pads also. For children who ride regularly in traffic, reflective or light colored clothing is recommended, especially for riding past dusk in the evening. These clothes will enable oncoming motorists to see them against the dark sky.
Younger children should not ride in traffic at all and older children should refrain from doing it unless there is no other choice. Your child should try to stick to marked paths or trails instead of busy city streets. If your child does need to ride in traffic, he should always remember to travel in the same direction as the traffic. Hand signals should always be performed when turning in traffic so the motorists will know which way the child is going to go. The standard hand signals are extending the left arm straight out to turn left and bending the left arm at the elbow with the forearm pointing up to turn right. These only take a few minutes to do and can prevent your child from being hit by an oncoming vehicle.
For older children, riding double is never a good idea. Single-seated bicycles are not designed to be ridden with two people on them. It throws your balance off and both you and your passenger can be hurt in a spill.
Many children also enjoy jumping on their bicycles. This is not recommended on a bicycle with a standard design. For children that want to do a lot of jumping, the mountain bikes that are on the market hold up best during this activity. The rims are reinforced and do not bend as easily to make for easier landings. It is recommended that these children should do this kind of jumping in existing bike ramp areas. Building ramps and jumps on their own can be a key for disaster.
Bicycling can be a lot of fun, but it can be dangerous as well. By teaching your child bicycle safety, you can ensure that he has a safe and enjoyable experience.
About the Author
Find helpful and creative ideas for parents and grandparents while you shop our affordable kids furniture. For more information, visit this article on
wooden toy boxes
.
i need two back rims?
i have a three wheeled bicycle. and i have no bearings in my back wheels and im missing a lot of spokes. its time for new back rims. where can i get two cheap back rims around 26 or 27 inches. and how much per rim?
http://cgi.ebay.com/PRE-WAR-30s-26-DOUBLE-STEP-RIM-SET-ROADMASTER-BICYCLE_W0QQitemZ250283240481QQihZ015QQcategoryZ420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Cyclists may not like them, but helmet laws work
In provinces where head protection is required, compliance is high
Thanks for visiting!
