Queen City Bike members who commute into CLIFTON and WALNUT HILLS:
Evaluation is one of the Five E's of the 2010 Cincinnati Bicycle Transportation Plan.
In connection with the restriping of Martin Luther King Drive from Reading Road to Victory Parkway, the City will be placing paper copies of this survey on M.L. King Dr. and Lincoln Avenue bridges over I-71.
You can respond to the survey on-line:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BC2KVZ2
Please take a minute to weigh in on our latest bicycle infrastructure improvement. We are planning to cut off the survey in three weeks on July 18.
Thanks for your input.
Queen City Bike
http://www.queencitybike.org/
6/28/2011
6/13/2011
Ride Cincinnati Reaches $1million Raised
From http://www.news.cincinnati.com/:
DOWNTOWN - The annual Ride Cincinnati cycling fundraiser for breast cancer reached an important milestone Sunday morning: It collected its 1 millionth dollar in the event's five-year history.
Dr. Harvey Harris of Amberley Village, family and friends started the event. Harris' late wife, Marlene, died of breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the Barrett Cancer Center at UC Cancer Institute.
"It's above and beyond any expectations," Harris said of the event's success. "It's just mind-boggling to me."
The $225,000 goal for Sunday's event was met. Organizers expected close to 2,000 people riding, a number that has grown. Riders gathered on the Purple People Bridge for the start. Cyclists could ride various distances; the longest was 62.8 miles. The courses follow the Ohio River going eastward across Northern Kentucky.
The event attracted participants who have a personal connection to cancer.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park, and his wife, Jane, served as the event's honorary chairs. This was the first time the Portmans participated. Jane Portman's mother and grandmother died of breast cancer.
"So this is an important cause and we've come a long way in the last 25 years in terms of education and diagnosis and treatment," she said.
Rick Radabaugh's wife has survived cancer four times (breast cancer twice, ovarian cancer and melanoma once each). Their daughter was a Barrett patient in 1993. She died at age 39.
Radabaugh was participating in the event for the third time.
"It raises money that's used locally for breast cancer research," said Radabaugh, 65 of Crittenden. "It doesn't go to Timbuktu with some organization that you're not familiar with."
"Joan Wells, 62, of Sycamore Township, said no one in her immediate family has had breast cancer, but there have been other cancers.
She was making her second ride at the event. She last participated two years ago, doing the 18-mile course. She enjoys the views the ride offers.
"It was lovely," she said. "It was just a very nice experience. ... This is a very pleasant ride and people are very friendly," she said.
Harris said it was his wife's wish to raise money for breast cancer research.
Regarding the $1 million milestone, Harris said his wife is "looking down with a big smile on her face."
Dr. Harvey Harris of Amberley Village, family and friends started the event. Harris' late wife, Marlene, died of breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the Barrett Cancer Center at UC Cancer Institute.
"It's above and beyond any expectations," Harris said of the event's success. "It's just mind-boggling to me."
The $225,000 goal for Sunday's event was met. Organizers expected close to 2,000 people riding, a number that has grown. Riders gathered on the Purple People Bridge for the start. Cyclists could ride various distances; the longest was 62.8 miles. The courses follow the Ohio River going eastward across Northern Kentucky.
The event attracted participants who have a personal connection to cancer.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park, and his wife, Jane, served as the event's honorary chairs. This was the first time the Portmans participated. Jane Portman's mother and grandmother died of breast cancer.
"So this is an important cause and we've come a long way in the last 25 years in terms of education and diagnosis and treatment," she said.
Rick Radabaugh's wife has survived cancer four times (breast cancer twice, ovarian cancer and melanoma once each). Their daughter was a Barrett patient in 1993. She died at age 39.
Radabaugh was participating in the event for the third time.
"It raises money that's used locally for breast cancer research," said Radabaugh, 65 of Crittenden. "It doesn't go to Timbuktu with some organization that you're not familiar with."
"Joan Wells, 62, of Sycamore Township, said no one in her immediate family has had breast cancer, but there have been other cancers.
She was making her second ride at the event. She last participated two years ago, doing the 18-mile course. She enjoys the views the ride offers.
"It was lovely," she said. "It was just a very nice experience. ... This is a very pleasant ride and people are very friendly," she said.
Harris said it was his wife's wish to raise money for breast cancer research.
Regarding the $1 million milestone, Harris said his wife is "looking down with a big smile on her face."
6/09/2011
The Latest From Coach OB - When Climbing Should I Sit or Stand?
Should I “SIT” or should I “STAND”???
I get asked this question A LOT, “Should I stay seated on a climb or should I stand on a climb?” Well, there is no right or wrong. There is no rule that says you must stay seated on a climb. Numerous people I coach tell me that they heard, “YOU MUST STAY SEATED ON ALL CLIMBS! You are faster that way!” Simply not true. There are too many variables to determine HOW you climb.
- What is your intended pace?
- How steep is the climb?
- How long is the climb?
- Does the climb change as it goes upwards?
- How long is the hill?
- What is YOUR individual style?
- Where in the ride/race does the hill happen? Will fatigue factor in?
All of these determine HOW you climb a hill. For the hills that we have here in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, or wherever you are training, it is best to change your position as you climb and have the ability to climb using both methods; you should train yourself to be able to do both. In my coaching, I have my clients do different climbing drills; doing a whole climb in the saddle, doing a whole climb out of the saddle AND mixing it up during the climb.
There are positives for both. While climbing in the saddle, you can generate a little more power. Your pedal stroke is a little smoother and more controlled. While you are out of the saddle, you can deal with accelerations in the pace or changes in the gradient more easily. You can also use your body weight to help you push down on the pedals. Best of all, it allows you to engage different muscles and get a good stretch at the same time.
Now, you also need to factor in the different hand positions; on the tops of the bars, on the brake hoods or in the drops. Just like the reasons listed above, your hand position while you are climbing is not set in stone. A lot to take in, I know. So much to learn……
Eat Well!
Sleep Well!
Ride SMART!
Coach OB
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)