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In many countries, law prohibits riding a motorbike without a helmet, and there are some valid reasons for this. Statistics compiled over the last four decades confirm that helmets help to avoid injuries and save lives. Not very long ago, open face helmets were the only helmets offered on the market. At one time, they were even made of cork.
There are many different kinds of helmets available today and each one has its own pros and cons. A full face helmet can cover up the entire head with the exception of the eyes, using a clear, tinted shield. Off road helmets are also generally full face, but the chin bar is built to keep away branches and dust as opposed to offering crash protection. The old-style helmets with an open face don't cover the chin, which is both an advantage and shortcoming.
Anybody who is used to riding a bike in traffic is aware of the fact that when you are wearing a full face helmet, it will be impossible for the drivers riding other vehicles to see your face. This was not considered to be an issue in the beginning, but drivers do much more communication using their facial expressions than it was initially assumed. If the face is hidden in the full face helmet, the rider will have no other way but to use his hands to communicate his intentions to other drivers in traffic. This will require him to let go the handgrip and hence his safety will be at risk until he gets his hands on the handles again. With an open helmet, on the other hand, the rider can smile, glare and gesture using his eyes without the need to let go the control of his bike, which is extremely important when riding in traffic.
Fans of full face helmets may argue that these helmets do provide protection to the lower face and chin in case of an accident; however, this is hardly ever a problem in everyday street riding. In fact, full face helmets were actually designed for racing. Being outrageously high-priced, they become extremely famous amongst sport riders. The majority of those who use their motorbike as a mode of transportation will go for the much more useful open face helmet in order to be able to smile at young kids and pretty girls, without compromising their safety.
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Best Russian River Wineries
The Russian River Valley Wine Country
The Russian River Valley (RRV) offers many treasures including world-class vineyards and wineries, majestic redwoods, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, scenic roads and bike paths, golf, fishing, swiming, canoeing, and the magnificent Pacific coastline.
RRV is in Sonoma County, about 60 miles north of San Francisco, and strecthes from the town of Healdsburg south and west to the Pacific Ocean. Other towns in the region include Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, Forestville, and Windsor.
Russian River Valley was approved as an AVA (American Viticultural Area) in 1983, a designation which makes it a distinct appellation and grape growing region. There is also a very highly regarded sub-appellation known as Green Valley within the RRV AVA. Wine lovers flock to the region to visit its many world-renown vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, and restaurants.
Some of the top wineries include Martinelli, Gary Farrell, Rochioli, DuMol, Hartford Court, Dutton Goldfield, Sebastopol Vineyards, Paul Hobbs Winery, and dozens more. RRV is primary known for growing world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel grapes, and making award winning wines from these varietals. Syrah is also a flourishing varietal grown in the Russian River Valley.
Top restaurants in RRV include Applewood Inn, Farmhouse Restaurant and Inn, Corks at Russian River Vineyards, Mosaic, Underwood Bar and Bistro, Zazu and Mirepoix.
Besides being a destination for wine lovers, families come during the summer months and enjoy fishing, swiming and canoeing on the second largest river, after the Sacramento River, in the nine counties just north of San Francisco.
For recommendations of wineries and restaurants in the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, and Dry Creek Valley, visit http://sonomacountywineguide.com.
About the Author
I have lived in Sonoma County for the past 20 years, and have been marketing boutique wines and wineries from Sonoma and Napa Counties for over 15 years.
During that time I have come to know many of the best wineries, grape growers and winemakers throughout the region.
Sonoma County Wine Guide from The Wine Riff is a directory of the best wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, and lodging in the Russian River, Alexander, and Dry Creek Valleys of Sonoma County. These are places that the locals frequently visit and recommend most.
If you are visiting Sonoma County, or are a local, you will want to get your Free guide that includes contact information for all the recommended destinations.
Sign up for The Wine Riff Newsletter and receive your Free Wine Guide featuring the best of what Sonoma County has to offer by visit
http://www.bestrussianriverwineries.com
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where to buy cushy bar tape?
every bike i have bought new has come with a more cushioned bar tape, when i try to replace them (i've used cork and other), i always end up with a flat/ hard tape that is pretty uncomfortable. any suggestions/ links?
Deda. Best tape I have used in 40 years of road cycling.
http://www.amazon.com/Deda-Elementi-Synthetic-Bicycle-Handlebar/dp/B000GU9PBY
They make some sweet handle bars too.
Even under new ownership, Culinary School of the Rockies dedicated to its roots
Becky Steere rinses local beets prior to boiling them as part of the farm to table program for Culinary Arts students at Culinary School of the Rockies.
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