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Two Blue REI Bike Panniers
Two Blue REI Bike Panniers
Paypal   US $44.00
REI NOVARRA CYCLING WATERPROOF PANNIERS--Pair-Road Touring-Cycle Bike-- 16x12x5
REI NOVARRA CYCLING WATERPROOF PANNIERS--Pair-Road Touring-Cycle Bike-- 16x12x5"
Paypal   US $79.00
2012 New Cycling Bike Bicycle Frame Pannier Front Tube Bag For Cell Phone Red
2012 New Cycling Bike Bicycle Frame Pannier Front Tube Bag For Cell Phone Red
Paypal   US $9.05
2012 New Cycling Bike Bicycle Frame Pannier Front Tube Bag For Cell Phone Blue
2012 New Cycling Bike Bicycle Frame Pannier Front Tube Bag For Cell Phone Blue
Paypal   US $9.05
2012 Bike Cycling Bicycle Panniers Frame Rack Tube Bag HOT
2012 Bike Cycling Bicycle Panniers Frame Rack Tube Bag HOT
Paypal   US $4.75
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
Paypal   US $.99
Bike Bag Bicycle Rear Seat Pannier Cycling Frame Pack Bag Shoulder Bag + Cover
Bike Bag Bicycle Rear Seat Pannier Cycling Frame Pack Bag Shoulder Bag + Cover
Paypal   US $.99
Bicycle Rear Rack Cycling Bag Pannier Carrier Bike Fender Mudguard Mount Silver
Bicycle Rear Rack Cycling Bag Pannier Carrier Bike Fender Mudguard Mount Silver
Paypal   US $.99
Bike bag Bicycle front tube bag Cycling frame pannier pouch Rack Bag New Black
Bike bag Bicycle front tube bag Cycling frame pannier pouch Rack Bag New Black
Paypal   US $.99
2012 bicycle handlebar bag Bike Cycling front tube pannier Rack bag basket New
2012 bicycle handlebar bag Bike Cycling front tube pannier Rack bag basket New
Paypal   US $.99
New Cycling Bicycle Bike Pannier Front Tube Bag Frame Rack Pouch Orange
New Cycling Bicycle Bike Pannier Front Tube Bag Frame Rack Pouch Orange
Paypal   US $.99
Bike bag Bicycle front tube bag Cycling frame pannier pouch Rack Bag New Yellow
Bike bag Bicycle front tube bag Cycling frame pannier pouch Rack Bag New Yellow
Paypal   US $.99
2012 Cycling Bike Bicycle Front Frame Tube Bag 3 in 1 Pannier + Rain Cover
2012 Cycling Bike Bicycle Front Frame Tube Bag 3 in 1 Pannier + Rain Cover
Paypal   US $.99
AXIOM APPALACHIAN  BIKE REAR PANNIERS PAIR SADDLE BAGS TOURING COMMUTER 1220ci
AXIOM APPALACHIAN BIKE REAR PANNIERS PAIR SADDLE BAGS TOURING COMMUTER 1220ci
Paypal   US $29.90
Cycling Bicycle Bike Outdoor Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Free Shipping For TOOL
Cycling Bicycle Bike Outdoor Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Free Shipping For TOOL
Paypal   US $1.25
Aluminum Bicycle Bike Bag Pannier Rear Rack Seat Post Cycling 27.2 8kg 360grams
Aluminum Bicycle Bike Bag Pannier Rear Rack Seat Post Cycling 27.2 8kg 360grams
Paypal   US $14.99
Hook Loop Fastener Soft Plastic Bike Frame Pannier Blue
Hook Loop Fastener Soft Plastic Bike Frame Pannier Blue
Paypal   US $14.85
FastRider Turtle Shell Pannier Bag Bike Bicycle
FastRider Turtle Shell Pannier Bag Bike Bicycle
Paypal   US $49.99
Bike Pannier Front Tube Bag Hook & Loop Fastener Black
Bike Pannier Front Tube Bag Hook & Loop Fastener Black
Paypal   US $11.00
Bicycle Bike Fuchsia Faux Leather Two Sides Pannier Bag
Bicycle Bike Fuchsia Faux Leather Two Sides Pannier Bag
Paypal   US $14.88
Cycling Bicycle Bike Outdoor Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Free Shipping For TOOL
Cycling Bicycle Bike Outdoor Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Free Shipping For TOOL
Paypal   US $.01
Hook Loop Fastener Pink Soft Plastic Bike Frame Pannier
Hook Loop Fastener Pink Soft Plastic Bike Frame Pannier
Paypal   US $14.01
Hook Loop Fastener Pink Soft Plastic Bike Frame Pannier
Hook Loop Fastener Pink Soft Plastic Bike Frame Pannier
Paypal   US $15.24
Suntour Shifters 10 Speed Chain Bike Water Bottle Cage Pannier Bicycle Bag Tools
Suntour Shifters 10 Speed Chain Bike Water Bottle Cage Pannier Bicycle Bag Tools
Paypal   US $13.45
Silver Rear Bike Rack - Mount Over Back Tire - Bicycle Pannier Cargo Carrier
Silver Rear Bike Rack - Mount Over Back Tire - Bicycle Pannier Cargo Carrier
Paypal   US $20.99
MOUNT ROYAL Axiom Travel Series PANNIER Black Bike Rack BAG Storage
MOUNT ROYAL Axiom Travel Series PANNIER Black Bike Rack BAG Storage
Paypal   US $14.99
Topeak Jango Universal Bike Side Pannier Bags Pr New
Topeak Jango Universal Bike Side Pannier Bags Pr New
Paypal   US $129.97
2012 Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag RED with Rain Cover
2012 Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag RED with Rain Cover
Paypal   US $6.50
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Yellow
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Yellow
Paypal   US $3.02
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
Paypal   US $.99
2012 Cycling Bike Bicycle Front Frame Tube Bag 3 in 1 Pannier Frame Pack
2012 Cycling Bike Bicycle Front Frame Tube Bag 3 in 1 Pannier Frame Pack
Paypal   US $12.49
New Cycling Bicycle Frame Bike Pannier Front Tube Bag
New Cycling Bicycle Frame Bike Pannier Front Tube Bag
Paypal   US $3.78
VINTAGE BRAND NEW OLD STOCK MIDLAND SUPREME PANNIER LUGGAGE RACK BIKE 26
VINTAGE BRAND NEW OLD STOCK MIDLAND SUPREME PANNIER LUGGAGE RACK BIKE 26" WHEEL
Paypal   US $23.69
Bike Cycling Bicycle Bag Panniers Frame Rack Tube GIFT EYh Je7
Bike Cycling Bicycle Bag Panniers Frame Rack Tube GIFT EYh Je7
Paypal   US $.99
DETOURS UPTOWN CYCLE Bike Bag Pannier Bicycle Black Commuter Lap Top NEW
DETOURS UPTOWN CYCLE Bike Bag Pannier Bicycle Black Commuter Lap Top NEW
Paypal   US $49.97
LOT 3 Vaude Panniers // Road Touring Travel Bike Bags Commuter Duffel
LOT 3 Vaude Panniers // Road Touring Travel Bike Bags Commuter Duffel
Paypal   US $74.99
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
New Cycling Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
Paypal   US $.99
velcro Bicycle Bike Cycling Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Rain Cover set
velcro Bicycle Bike Cycling Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag Rain Cover set
Paypal   US $.01
BICYCLE BIKE REAR SHOPPER PANNIER STRONG BAG SKY 14173
BICYCLE BIKE REAR SHOPPER PANNIER STRONG BAG SKY 14173
Paypal   US $15.79
Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
Bike Bicycle Trame Pannier Front Tube Bag
Paypal   US $.99
Giant Shadow Dry Bicycle Pannier Outdoor Waterproof Travel Bike Bag Laptop Case
Giant Shadow Dry Bicycle Pannier Outdoor Waterproof Travel Bike Bag Laptop Case
Paypal   US $70.00
Bicycle Bike Blue Faux Leather Double Sides Pannier Bag
Bicycle Bike Blue Faux Leather Double Sides Pannier Bag
Paypal   US $12.42
ROSWHEEL ALUMINUM BIKE REAR PANNIER RACK-CYCLING BICYCLE BAG CARRIER (BR-62131)
ROSWHEEL ALUMINUM BIKE REAR PANNIER RACK-CYCLING BICYCLE BAG CARRIER (BR-62131)
Paypal   US $24.99
Bike Cycling Bicycle Bag Panniers Frame Rack Tube GIFT EZh Je7
Bike Cycling Bicycle Bag Panniers Frame Rack Tube GIFT EZh Je7
Paypal   US $.99
Radical Design Recumbent Side Panniers M Bicycle Bags Bike BLACK, NEW!!
Radical Design Recumbent Side Panniers M Bicycle Bags Bike BLACK, NEW!!
Paypal   US $100.00
65L Cycling Bicycle Bag Bike rear seat bag pannier with Rain cover
65L Cycling Bicycle Bag Bike rear seat bag pannier with Rain cover
Paypal   US $53.09
Mountain Bike Frame Pannier Front Tube Fuchsia Bag New
Mountain Bike Frame Pannier Front Tube Fuchsia Bag New
Paypal   US $12.18
Sports Black Bike Bicycle Frame Pannier Tube Rack Bag
Sports Black Bike Bicycle Frame Pannier Tube Rack Bag
Paypal   US $18.95
New Bike Type Handlebar Bag Bicycle Cycling Front Belt Pannier Rack Bag 11002
New Bike Type Handlebar Bag Bicycle Cycling Front Belt Pannier Rack Bag 11002
Paypal   US $8.00
New Bike Bicycle Cycling Handlebar Bag Front Tube Pannier Rack Bag Basket
New Bike Bicycle Cycling Handlebar Bag Front Tube Pannier Rack Bag Basket
Paypal   US $7.59
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Currie Technologies 24-Volt Bicycle Battery Pack, Black Currie Technologies 24-Volt Bicycle Battery Pack, Black
List Price: $129.99
Sale Price: $102.17

Keep your Currie Trailz, Ezip Coastline, or Mountain Trailz electric bike running with an extra battery back from Currie Technologies. This 24-volt, 10-amp battery pack includes two 12-volt valve regulated, rechargeable batteries. The battery back charges in 6 to 8 hours and can power your bike for 10 to 15 miles on full throttle, and 15 to 22 miles with pedal assisted riding. Specifications: Volts: 24 Amps: 10 Mileage (throttle only, no pedaling): 10 to 15 miles Mileage (with rider pedaling): 15 to 22 miles Charge Time: 6 to 8 hours (using 1.8A charger) Weight: 16 pounds

This Currie Technologies rack mount battery can power an electric bike from 15-22 miles, depending on rider weight. Can be used as a spare or replacement battery. Application: Battery, Compatible With: E-Zip models, Compatible With Item Number (s): 131417, 131418, Battery: Sealed lead acid, Miles per Charge: 15 - 22, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 3 x 7 x 15

Wald 570 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 5 x 10) Wald 570 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 5 x 10)
List Price: $40.99
Sale Price: $28.48

BASKET WALD 570 TWIN REAR-LW 13x5x10

Unicycle Acclaim 20x2.5 Unicycle Acclaim 20x2.5" Pro Black
List Price: $189.99
Sale Price: $199.86

UNICYCLE ACCLAIM 20X2.5" PRO BLACK Acclaim Unicycle Pro - black wide alloy rim, 20x2.5in. Fat knobby tire, Quick release seat post clamp, 320mm seat post length, Alloy Platform pedals, not designed for heavy duty stunt riding.

Classic Accessories MotoGear 73707 Motorcycle Saddle Bags Classic Accessories MotoGear 73707 Motorcycle Saddle Bags
List Price: $79.99
Sale Price: $59.54

MotoGear Motorcycle Saddle Bags are a rugged, universal-fit cargo system that fits most bikes. The two generous bags hold groceries or a coat but are sleek enough to keep out of your way. Large zippered tops with an easy-open handle provide one-handed access. Inside the lid there's a zippered mesh pocket perfect for your registration or other small items. Outside you’ll find two additional zippered pockets for other small gear. Universal Adjustable Fit The adjustable straps and quick-release buckle system lets you adapt the fit your specific bike. On many bikes the top straps can also be attached under the seat for a cleaner look. The rubberized straps provide excellent grip to help prevent slipping. Keep Your Gear Safe Made with ProtekX Extreme heavy-duty and UV-resistant fabric with a water-resistant backing, these bags offer maximum weather and abrasion protection. Stiffeners in the side and bottom panels provide structure and a foam lining helps protect your gear while the non-slip bottom material keeps your bag in place. Riding through a storm? Just pull out the attached storm shield in a bright high-visibility color from its zippered pocket. A heat shield on the bottom and sides protect against hot exhaust. There's even reflective trim to help your bike stand out on dark days. Part of a Complete Cargo System For a complete cargo system add the companion MotoGear Motorcycle Tail (sold separately).

The Classic Accessories® motorcycle saddle bags attach quickly to your bike with adjustable rubberized straps and quick-release buckles. Foam panels provide structure and protect your gear, while heat shield bottom and side panels guard against hot exhaust.

Genuine Buffalo Leather 7-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set Genuine Buffalo Leather 7-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set
List Price: $187.95
Sale Price: $57.07

This set is excellent for those last minute trips. Easy on and off means you can turn your sleek boulevard cruiser into a touring bike in a matter of minutes. Universal fit.

Saris Bike Porter Trunk Bike Rack (3 Bike) Saris Bike Porter Trunk Bike Rack (3 Bike)
List Price: $129.99
Sale Price: Too low to display

The Porter Trunk Bike Rack is designed to fit almost any car and carry up to three bikes securely--at a budget friendly price-point. The Bike Porter's EasyAttach fit system features an intuitive two-position design for easier installation and is equipped with high-density foam mounts at all contact points to protect the finish on your vehicle. The rack is durably constructed with an all-steel frame and is designed to fit a large variety of bike frame sizes and types. Essential features include ratcheting anti-sway straps that hold your bikes securely and keep the frames from rubbing against each other, as well as grooved rubber cradles that separate the bike's shift and brake cables from the bike frame, preventing any en route damage to the bike's vital systems. When you're not using the Bike Porter, it folds down and stores out of the way with a single adjustment. The Bike Porter Trunk Rack is built in Madison, Wisconsin and carries a limited lifetime warranty. The Porter Trunk Rack attaches to a variety of vehicles from hatchbacks and SUVs to sedans.

With the Bike Porter's Easy Attach fit system, users can protect the car's finish and hold bikes securely.Carries 2 bikes, up to 35 lbs. EachDurable steel frame constructionRatcheting anti-sway straps secure and stabilize bikesGrooved rubber cradles separates shifter and brake cables from the frameEasyAttach fit system adjusts to fit most vehiclesItem SpecificationsUnit of SaleEachNumber of Bikes3

Motorcycle Reflective Safety Tape - Black Adhesive. RTK-03A Motorcycle Reflective Safety Tape - Black Adhesive. RTK-03A
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $19.85

Motorcycle Reflective Safety Tape - Black Adhesive This black glossy adhesive motorcycle safety tape is blends in with black surfaces during the day and shines a bright white reflection at night. The reflective tape kit includes 24 inches of 1" wide, 24 inches of 2" wide, and 12 inches of 4" wide black reflective motorcycle tape. The tape kit can be cut into strips, special shapes, or pinstripes, and easily applied to motorcycle surfaces, helmets, leather, boot heels, and even saddlebags to make you visible to oncoming or following headlights. The self-adhesive strips bond exceptionally well to any smooth, clean, dry surface. Be seen, Be safe!How This Material Reflects LightAmanet Reflective Tapes and Stickers contain a layer of microscopic lenses coated onto the surface. An auto's lights hit this and the bright light will shine back to the driver's eyes, making you visible from a very long distance away. The best way to test this at home is to put the reflective material at approximately 20 feet away, flat against a wall, at eye level, directly in front of the sticker or tape. For testing once installed, put the headlights of an auto at approximately 200 to 300 feet directly behind the bike, on a level road. At just 10 feet away you won't see the brightest reflection because the angle of the headlight-reflector-eye is too large (See the illustration below). In the real world 10 to 20 feet away is too close for a car to first notice you and stop. The reflective tape or sticker is designed so an auto can see you and your bike hundreds of feet away.

Old Bicycle Leaning against Wall with Panniers on - 24 Old Bicycle Leaning against Wall with Panniers on - 24"W x 16"H - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
Sale Price: $33.99

WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won't damage your paint or leave any mess. PLEASE double check the size of the image you are ordering prior to clicking the 'ADD TO CART' button. Our graphics are offered in a variety of sizes and prices. WallMonkeys are intended for indoor use only. Printed on-demand in the United States Your order will ship within 3 business days, often sooner. Some orders require the full 3 days to allow dark colors and inks to fully dry prior to shipping. Quality is worth waiting an extra day for! Removable and will not leave a mark on your walls. Our catalog of over 10 million images is perfect for virtually any use: school projects, trade shows, teachers classrooms, colleges, nurseries, college dorms, event planners, and corporations of all size.

Banjo Brothers Market Bicycle Pannier Bag Banjo Brothers Market Bicycle Pannier Bag
List Price: $0.00

1500 cubic inches (13.5? L x 8? W x 15? H). It?s like a deluxe grocery pannier, only it?s so much more. This is a great bag for errands, commuting (drop your briefcase right inside), and visiting your favorite market. The easy-on and off mounting, long handles and a shoulder strap make it convenient to bring inside, and a large cinch-down flap keeps your stuff covered on the road. Cinch-down flap keeps load covered and secure. Side straps adjust support and fold pannier closed when not in use. Inside zipper pocket for keys and cash.

Knog Frank Dog Laptop Bag Knog Frank Dog Laptop Bag
List Price: $0.00

Frank [surname withheld] once ordered a book of erotic photography from the back of a true crime magazine. For the next six years he was pestered to purchase a 10 CD boxed set of Kenny Rogers? more moderate hits. Frank finally relented when along with the music he was promised that he could have his name immortalised forever (conditions apply). Well, congratulations, Frank [surname withheld]! You?re the lucky winner! Your bag fits all sorts of erotic photography books, along with gadgets, diaries and boxed sets. FEATURES: Handmade water resistant construction using heavy weight 1200D fabric with taped and sealed seams welded into a molded water and shock proof EVA protective base. Nip and tuck ?ears? on the flap help keep dust and water out. FRANK?s DOG has space. An extra tough padded ?no fleck? laptop sleeve vertically fits laptops up to 15.5?. There are pockets. Anti scratch lining seals it all in. BIG and last forever tough removable hardware allows you to wear your FRANK?s DOG left and right handed. Its pillow soft to the touch 75mm wide adjustable strap comfortably and evenly distributes weight. ?The universal hub on the rear allows you to plug your pannier hardware attachment on it, converting your urban bad into a bike bag, and your bike bag into an urban bag.


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Enjoy cycling in Manitoba as a solitary pursuit, in the company of friends and family, or through the activities of clubs and organizations across the province. Get involved in all aspects of riding, including recreational day rides, long distance touring, mountain biking and racing. Involvement encompasses activities out of the saddle, including social events, race officiating, safety advocacy and education.

The Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) is an umbrella organization for cycling in the province, with a mandate to develop and promote all aspects of the sport. The MCA assists clubs through coordination and promotion of events, and provides clubs and individuals with insurance and with a connection to the national organization, the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA). Educational programs for schools, and clinics on safe riding skills, officiating and coaching are among the activities transmitted from the CCA to the MCA The MCA prepares a handbook annually, providing current information on clubs and events.

Each of the several cycling clubs in Winnipeg specializes in a different aspect of the sport. The Winnipeg Bicycling Club Inc. (WBC) is the oldest club, and focuses on racing. loin the club for track, road and time trial competition. Well known activities of the WBC include Wednesday evening time trails at Birds Hill Provincial Park, Thursday evening track league, the Coors Cobblestone Classic, and the Canada Day Criterium at Assiniboine Park. There are several other racing clubs or teams in Winnipeg, sponsored by businesses, but membership is by invitation.

The Winnipeg Cycletouring Club (WCC) organizes recreational evening rides, day rides, and tours for beginning and experienced cycle tourers. Tours explore Manitoba on two or three day trips averaging 50 to 100 km per day. Tours may be supported by a van, or cyclists may be required to carry panniers and all their equipment Ride and Glide is a relatively new Winnipeg club, providing recreational group riding and fitness programs. Some activities are oriented to Masters cyclists (25 years and older). The emphasis is not on competition, but regular time trials and road races are held. The Cyclopathic Party of Winnipeg advocates designated bicycle routes for Winnipeg and better bicycle parking in the downtown area. Safety, through obeying vehicle laws, is also a key concern of the cyclopaths. The growth of mountain biking has resulted in the Winnipeg Mountain Biking Club. Although very embryonic at the time of writing, the club may offer both recreational and racing mountain biking.

Several cycling clubs service communities outside of Winnipeg, principally in Brandon and Thompson. The Brandon Bicycling Club (BBC) offers time trials, road races and mountain biking events. The annual Brandon Hills Mountain Bike Race has been growing steadily. The Thompson Cycling Club (TeC) promotes all forms of cycling in northern Manitoba. Members participate in club rides, tours, races, mountain biking, clinics and workshops. Anew club is rumored to be underway in Flin Flon. Also in northern Manitoba, the Kelsey Recreation Centre in The Pas organizes the Northern Cycle Tour.

For more information about cycling in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As well as tourist and city information.

For more information about Portland, Oregon. As well as tourist and city information.

The Wonders of Cycling

The Wonder of Cycling

Is cycling when you have two skinny wheels, form a peleton and screech around corners? Do you think you know more of what you’re doing with all that metal and rubber? Or is it the clothes that make the cyclist? Do you look faster with all the latest spandex shorts? And what about those jerseys -- is that Lance Armstrong on your sleeve? Do you look more like a contender? Tour de France here you come! Or are you only a true blue cyclist if you tour the countryside a 100 days a year? Or is cycling jumping on the cruiser to fetch a quart of milk at the corner store? Is it racing down hills braking as little as possible? Or is it meandering thru the countryside on a tandem?

Cycling is all of the above. Any kind of biking is cycling and well worth your while and effort. You just may need a particular type of bike for thoroughly doing it well. You choose to bike, no matter how hard or how far, because you want to continually enjoy that sense of freedom you first experienced as a kid, when your parents let go of the training wheels.

Today you bike for many reasons and perhaps you cycle many styles. Let’s examine you, the racer. You want the road bike ’cause you’re a ‘wanabe…wanabe’ a racer, a winner! You wish you were sleek, fast, and the ultimate hill climber. Maybe you already are! You pump your wheels just above the max. You meet your group. Helmet on! Derailleur checked for the third time. Odometer on! Go! You alternate with the riders back and forth. Soon the peleton forms. And on you go like a rhythmic machine! Leader, ender – full lungs, take a breather; maybe win the glory, the winner.

There’s no better weigh to experience the rhymic flow of movement of you and the bike; to move the body forward and become one with the bike than as a touring cyclist. The beauty of panoramas invite you, the smells entice you, the thrill of the total oneness with nature and the rhythm with you and your bike brings you to new and back to old tours alike.

Since the 1870’s, people have been touring on bicycles. The historical record of one cycling club, the London’s Bicycle Touring Club formed in 1878, is evidence of early touring. Cycling is a feeling. You touring cyclists have a need to just get out there – get out there to smell the roses, to traverse the countryside, to zoom-zoom. You love that feeling and want to have it often. Touring can feel effortless or hard-working. Sometimes you want to see the countryside for a day or two or ten or more. You prepare with great care. You pack one or two panniers, gather maps, ensure you’ve packed that rain jacket. You tweak your touring bike, tighten a screw or two, and maybe adjust your seat for the right attack on the extra hill or two. Or you plan a days’ route ensuring you’ll climb two steep hills or three, enough to make the thrill of the descent pure.

Sometimes you want to challenge yourself on the back roads – the hills and the valleys the dirt and, oh yes, the adrenalin! You pump those mountain tires just right. You check the breaks and check your seat’s suspension. You ride left, check right, jump this stump, fly over that rock, and spin up the hill, sweat the ridge and zoom, jump, and zoom down again.

Of course you have challenges on your daily commute, as well. (See the section on traffic safety). As a courier or bike commuter, you dart swiftly between cars and past pedestrians. You require a strong enough bike to withstand the potholes and have it look roughed up enough not to attract the thieves. You feel good about being environmentally friendly. The courier enjoys the thrill of beating the vehicle traffic.

Sometimes the commuter is happiest with a cruiser bicycle where you do not worry about what type of clothes to wear, or have to change your street shoes. Do you remember how you cruised the neighborhoods with your buddies when you were a kid? You biked the sidewalks, you biked the roads, sat there proudly with your hands on the handlebars looking to and ‘fro laughing at all the motorists you thought were silly for driving cars just to sit there in needless traffic jams. Well as adults, think of cycling once more; just hop on your cruiser bike and go!

Why do bicyclists need to cycle? Cycling is in your blood or it’s not! What is the bike to the true cyclist? It is the only machine that is actually driven by the body. You are the engine and the steering wheel. You are one with your bike. You move with freedom and control. Paul Fournel said it eloquently in his book, Need for the Bike, “In life’s orchestra, the bike is the double bass. Hard to forget it!” Einstein road a bicycle often, as a casual cyclist, while he contemplated the universe. In their book, The Noblest Invention, the editors of Bicycling magazine stated that Einstein said this of the bicycle:”Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”. Tell that to those who wonder why you bicyclists cycle.

Written by Lois Knight

(Cyclist and Editor of the Cycling News section of BikeOUTFITT.com

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

About the Author

Lois Knight is the owner of the website BikeOUTFITT.com and active cyclist from Edmonton, Alberta Canada.

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a cat carrier that can be fitted to a pannier rack on a bicycle?

I don't have a car and usually just take the cat in the carrier on the bus. He never cries or anything and is not bothered by being in the carrier. I like cycling and was wondering if anyone knows of a cat carrier that can be securely fitted to the back rack of a bike?

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A safer option would be a child/dog trailer that attaches to the back of your bicycle. That way you don't have to risk the very real possibility of a strap breaking and the carrier flying off your bicycle into traffic. Look for a trailer that has straps or harnesses to secure your cat carrier (I wouldn't recommend putting the cat loose in the trailer). Burley (www.burley.com) makes a variety of trailers. Tanjor trailers are excellent; they went out of business but you can still find good used ones.

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