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Posted on 2023-03-17 14:57:06
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Ten things to consider for your first 100 km ride 1. Understand the animal 2.Think of it as an attempt 3. Plan a decent pace 4. Hydration and nutrition 5. Bring what you need (leave what you don’t) 6. Make sure your bike is ready too 7. Wear something sensible 8. Plan for the weather 9. Have contingencies 10. Have fun
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Posted on 2023-03-14 17:08:05
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Lovingly called “Ride Rev” by their patrons, this establishment make sure you get a full workout by making use of light weights to strengthen the upper body, and cleated shoes to ensure toned legs (they guarantee your thighs won’t get big). Their classes last for 50 minutes and are set to a personalized playlist that is curated by the instructor. Looking for a healthy drink after class? They are partners with Better Health, which sell cold-pressed fruit juices at all Ride Rev branches. There’s no need for a membership, either—just sign up for classes online! Anyone want to Riderev with me?
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Posted on 2023-03-13 14:58:35
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Andrei Kivilev remembered 20 years on from his death at Paris-Nice Kazakh rider’s death during 2003 edition led to helmets being made obligatory in racing On the 20th anniversary of his death during the 2003 edition of Paris-Nice, an emotional tribute was paid to Andrei Kivilev on the start podium prior to the final stage of ‘the race to the sun’. In the presence of Kivilev’s wife, Natalia, and Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme, Astana-Qazaqstan team boss Alexandre Vinokourov, the Kazakh’s compatriot, close friend and winner of that 2003 race, recalled how this year’s race had passed close to the place where Kivilev crashed on a stage into Saint-Étienne two decades ago and described the sport as “hard, complicated and dangerous”. Kivilev crashed when the rider in front of him suffered a mechanical problem just as the Kazakh had taken his hands from his bars to adjust his earpiece. Transported to hospital in Saint-Étienne, which was his adopted home in France and where his wife and six-month-old son had been waiting for him at the finish line, Kivilev died during that night.
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Posted on 2023-03-12 14:28:13
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Have you seen the new <S>andwich video? As an avid fan of cycling and all things bikes, this is definitely awesome!
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Posted on 2023-02-25 16:56:50
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Bike lanes in Ayala, Makati to become shared lanes！ Bike lanes along Ayala Avenue in Makati will become shared lanes starting March 6. According to Make It Makati, the Ayala Avenue bike lanes will be changed to sharrows or shared lanes to accommodate both bikers along with the increasing number of commuters riding public utility vehicles (PUVs). Make It Makati is a collaboration of the city government, Ayala Land Inc., and the Makati Commercial Estate Association. Sharrows are also seen to help improve the traffic flow in the city. “This initiative is being done to better serve commuting public and in preparation for the provision of more and bigger transit sheds along Ayala Avenue,” Make It Makati said. “We remain cognizant of everyone’s needs, especially the biking community, and this is why the city is implementing an organized way of accommodating more commuters through sharrows,” it added. Increase in commuters The conversion of bike lanes to sharrows, according to Make It Makati, was due to the increasing number of commuters taking PUVs. In 2019, a total of 779 buses were authorized by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to ply Ayala Avenue. However, by 2023, the number rose by 34% or a total of 1,073 buses due to the anticipated increase in commuters. Make It Makati also noted an increase in commuter traffic at the One Ayala Terminal from about 10,000 daily in November 2022 to about 37,000 daily as of January 2023. “With the reopening of the economy, the demand for public transport has increased substantially not only in Makati but throughout Metro Manila,” it added. “This necessitated the need for the sharrow bike lane project along Ayala Ave to make more room for public transport and commuters.” ‘Sharrows will not keep us safer’ In a statement signed by nearly 200 people including car owners, cyclists, and persons with disabilities as well as over 39 organizations as of Monday afternoon, the individuals and groups protested against the removal of protected bike lanes, which they said “endangers not just the lives of cyclists, but the lives of all road users.” “The removal of what used to be the gold standard for protected bike lane width has dashed the hopes of many road users for safer streets in our cities,” the statement read. “We want just one thing: to arrive at our destinations and come home safe. We want to have safer streets where any person can feel safe to walk, bike, go on a wheelchair, commute, and even drive safely,” they added. They also asked for a “properly designed public transport stops” while reallocating road space for protected bike lanes and walkways as sharrows, they said “will not keep us safer.” They also called on the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Work and Highways, Metro Manila Development Authority, and the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group on Active Transport to enforce the National Transport Policy which calls for the construction of active transport infrastructure that prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters.
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Posted on 2022-12-10 11:44:23
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Solon files bill to create bike lanes, pathways A measure has been filed at the House of Representatives to create a sustainable network of bicycle lanes and provide safe and convenient pathways for commuters. House Bill 6011, authored by Rep. Wilbert Lee, said the network shall connect users to essential destinations such as work, schools, and medical facilities, among others, and could be adopted permanently as a solution to congested roads, volatilities in oil prices, and pollution. “Our public transportation system, which was also crippled by the pandemic, is now hardly catering to a bigger demand of commuters and travelers. Congestion of commuters has definitely returned,” Lee said. “It is high time to encourage our citizens and offer them sustainable modes of travel that are not fuel-reliant. Active transportation such as walking and biking are some of these,” he added. Under HB 6011 or the “Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act”, the Safe Pathways Network will be established for the use of active transport. This shall consist of a network of bicycle lanes, walkways, and slow streets which will provide convenient access and use of local roads. If passed into law, local government units (LGUs) shall incorporate the creation of Safe Pathways Network and their corresponding infrastructure in their local development plans. hrough this measure, LGUs are also mandated to coordinate with public and private institutions within their jurisdiction frequented by the public, such as but not limited to healthcare facilities and institutions, schools, churches, and government offices, to establish bicycle lanes, walkways and slow streets that can connect and provide safe access for the employees, customers, and clients of such institutions as well as the general public. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be sourced from the amounts set aside by LGUs for infrastructure projects, as well as from the appropriations of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the General Appropriations Act, and the Special Road Fund from the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge as provided under Republic Act No. 8794, as amended.
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Posted on 2022-11-28 16:35:37
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Wow this event！I hope to win this day！！！
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Posted on 2022-11-24 14:44:54
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More bike owners than car owners in PH – SWS MANILA, Philippines – According to a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) conducted from April 19-27, 2022, one out of four households nationwide own bicycles. In nine national surveys from May 2020 to April 2022, SWS found that there were four bicycle owners to every car owner. In the National Capital Region, there were more households that own bicycles than cars and motorcycles. Even in rural areas where motorcycles are more commonly owned, bicycles dominate over four-wheeled vehicles. Bikes are primarily used for livelihood purposes, market runs, and commuting to work. Others cycle for exercise, play, and sightseeing. Cyclists laud the recent SWS report, saying the report fills a “big gap in data” that the biking community sorely needs. Frontliners, essential workers used bikes to go to work during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cycling also became a safe form of exercise as it is performed outside and naturally keeps you at a distance from fellow bikers. A big number of bikers were males. The survey found that 8.9 million household members who use bikes were males. This was a considerable number compared to the 2.3 million females who bike. Better roads, more bikers As the cycling community grows, bike advocates continue to push for better conditions on the road. But it’s not just advocates and cyclists who promote bike safety and awareness anymore. Majority of Filipino households approve of bikes. According to SWS, 80% of Filipinos believe that better roads would encourage more people to use a bike. Some 75% see cycling as effective as other modes of transport. Despite evidence that there are many Filipinos who use bikes for their daily commute and errands, cities and municipalities across the country are still lacking proper infrastructure. There are potholes, metal sheets, and drainage covers on bike lanes. Vehicles use the lanes to park their cars, pushing bikers to use other lanes. Secure parking is also a problem in many establishments. Heading into the ‘new normal’ and ‘back-to-school’ traffic, the public has yet to see if there are any major changes that would improve commuting and transport experience.
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Posted on 2022-11-18 12:23:38
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Capricorn and Scorpio in a Relationship This zodiac couple is in it for the long haul—when a Capricorn and Scorpio decide to commit to one another, they mean it. With Saturn as Capricorn’s ruling planet, this zodiac sign is no stranger to time—Saturn is sometimes called the lord of time. In fact, when most astrologers compare compatibility charts, Saturn is super important. Capricorn is discerning and won’t just commit on a whim or because of a passing feeling, they are in it for good. Scorpio requires time to open up—time to build trust. Both signs share a desire to take things slow in the beginning. They need to know they can trust and rely on one another. While they can sometimes butt heads, they respect one another for the fact that they both have wills of steel and aren’t easily persuaded. However, they do have different temperaments. It will be important for Capricorn to learn to share some of their emotional world with Scorpio. Scorpio craves intensity in all aspects of their lives, and they need to have their feelings validated in partnerships. Marriage Between Capricorn and Scorpio When it comes to marriage or a long-term, committed relationship between a Capricorn and a Scorpio, this duo has the foundation in place to make it last. Capricorn and Scorpio both believe in honesty, although Capricorn’s delivery of their honest opinions and feelings can be slightly jarring for Scorpio’s sensitive nature. Scorpios don’t like to let their vulnerabilities be known, but they feel so deeply and operate with such an empathetic lens that it’s no wonder they have such a sensitive disposition. To make this work, Capricorn will have to work on their tact and delivery, which will be much appreciated by Scorpio. On the other hand, Scorpio will need to learn to temper any desires to operate from a reactive place. Capricorn isn’t interested in drama, just the facts. Finding a balance between the logical and emotional is a shared task for this zodiac couple. These two love to set goals and achieve them, so if marriage is a shared priority, they will do anything necessary to make sure it succeeds.
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Posted on 2022-11-15 09:09:52
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What Is Birthday Depression? Why Some People Feel Sad On Their Birthdays Birthday depression, or the birthday blues, refers to feeling sad, apathetic, or disinterested in celebrating or thinking about your birthday. In addition to experiencing sadness, birthday depression can also include a sense of low energy or focusing on the past, including everything that you may or may not have accomplished so far. These feelings may arise in the days leading up to a person’s birthday, on the actual day, and for some time after as well. There could be several reasons why somebody may experience birthday depression. Other potential causes as to why someone may feel down around their birthday may include: Depression, Anxiety, Fear of getting old, History of family drama on birthdays during childhood “All of these and many other reasons can contribute to feeling sad during a birthday,” says Dr. Lira de la Rosa, who notes that all of these reasons are normal and valid as well.
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Posted on 2022-11-11 16:21:18
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Things You Need To Know Before Dating A Middle Child First thing’s first: Middle children are genuinely independent folks. If the truth be told, alone time is vital to existence. Their older sibling was way cooler than they were growing up, and didn’t exactly like them tagging along. The younger sibling was (as to be expected) being taken care of and preoccupying their parents, which taught them to entertain themselves and do things without asking for help. Try not to take it personally if they don’t want to spend every second of every day with you. They pride themselves in being unique. They’ve engaged themselves in finding ways to stand out and be set apart from their siblings for years. This also means they are hardworking and dedicated. They are extremely trusting, accepting, and easy-going. In fact, there is even a statistic that shows 80% of middle children never straying in a relationship. Middle children have extraordinary negotiating skills. Being in the middle taught them to be exactly that. Effortlessly navigating through conflict, landing on middle ground. Conflict is one thing they tend to stay away from. They are extremely understanding. Growing up with parents who are trying to disperse their time equally between three or more children, they have a keen sense of consideration when it comes to priorities. Likewise, constructing a flexible “go-with-the-flow” kind of partner. Making their partner happy is the ultimate goal, which isn’t necessarily always a good thing. They can be hard to read. Being the peacekeeper leaves them feeling conflicted at times. Sometimes even if you hurt their feelings, they’ll keep quiet about it in order to avoid disturbing the peace. Encourage them to open up and share their thoughts and feelings. They are excellent nurturers. They’ve babied their younger sibling for so long, it comes naturally. Never insult their siblings. Even though they may do some trash talking, do not chime in with your opinion. They might cut you. Middle children are marriage material. They prefer long-term relationships and being friends with their partner just as much as romantic. Furthermore, middle children report having more satisfaction in their sex lives than both oldest and youngest siblings, and are more adventurous in the bedroom.
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Posted on 2022-11-07 12:48:42
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What It Is: If it’s a bike built for fun—but not a road or mountain bike—it’s probably in this broad category that encompasses everything from flat-bar fitness bikes to beach cruisers. Some fitness bikes come in women’s versions with different touch points, and you’ll also find traditional diamond-frame and step-through versions in styles like hybrid, comfort, and cruiser. Sub-Types of Comfort/Fitness Bikes: Hybrid: Named because they share features of road and mountain bikes, these feature the upright rider position, broad-range gearing and flat handlebar of a mountain bike, with narrower, fast-rolling tires with light tread. Some have suspension forks as well. Fitness: These emphasize road bike-like efficiency without the aggressive position, with lightweight frames, performance parts, and narrow slick tires paired to flat handlebars for a more comfortable rider position. Comfort: These bikes are marked by wide, lightly-treaded tires, cushioned seats (and sometimes suspension) and a very upright rider position. Cruiser: The classic swoopy-framed beach cruiser with fat tires, one to seven gears and wide, chopper-style handlebars. What It’s For: As with urban, this category covers a broad range of use, and you’ll want to pick your style based on what you’ll do with it. Fitness bikes are made for working out; hybrids are great for rambles on paved or light dirt paths; comfort is perfect for a refreshing Saturday morning spin to the coffee shop.
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Posted on 2022-11-04 18:03:30
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Tokyo police get strict on dangerous cycling as accidents soar Amid concerns over increasing traffic violations by Tokyo's growing cyclist population, the Metropolitan Police Department has introduced harsher punishments for four bicycle infractions. Under the stricter regulations the police adopted in late October, riders are more likely to be issued traffic tickets instead of warnings if caught ignoring traffic lights, failing to make temporary stops at specified points, riding against traffic or cycling fast on sidewalks. Incidents involving bicycles have come to represent more of the capital's traffic accidents in recent years, with police data showing they accounted for 46.6% of accidents this year as of the end of September. Yearly totals show their involvement in all accidents has risen from a 32.1% share in 2016 to 43.6% in 2021. In 2021, police nationwide reported 21,906 cases of illegal cycling and 359 bicycle accident deaths. In over 75% of the cases involving fatalities, rules were broken, including ignoring traffic lights. The increase comes amid a general rise in bicycle usage, fueled partly by the ballooning food delivery industry and lifestyle changes prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. A Tokyo Metropolitan Government survey released in April found 22.3% of Tokyoites reported cycling more since the pandemic began, including about 30% of those in their 20s and 30s. Even Japanese lawmakers are not immune to the trend, with an increasing number cycling to avoid the traffic around Nagatacho, the seat of the nation's politics. "When I lost the black ministerial car, that's when I bought my black bicycle," laughed Takashi Yamashita, a ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker who served as justice minister from 2018 to 2019. But the bustle of bicycles has also proven a concern, with a Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute survey showing 71.8% of pedestrians and 88.1% of motorists have felt annoyed or in danger due to cyclists. Under the crackdown designed to reduce the most dangerous violations, an individual issued two citations within three years must attend a three-hour, police-run course on appropriate cycling and pay ¥6,000 ($40) for the tuition, with failure to do so incurring a fine of up to ¥50,000. Violators can also be subject to criminal punishment, although the actual prosecution rate from a ticket is only around 1% to 2%. Ahead of the introduction of the tougher measures, officers were outside Tokyo's Shinagawa Station on a mid-October morning to show the press how they will keep a watchful eye on cyclists. Individuals spotted bypassing traffic lights or riding with earphones in were stopped and given warning cards. Other measures already taken this year have included an initiative by the National Police Agency in May that compiled 1,887 problematic areas and roads for each prefectural police force to crack down on for at least one day a month. In addition to conventional bicycles, sales of power-assisted bikes have also surged, with the industry going from annual sales of around 250,000 units in 2007 to 790,000 by 2021. Their uptake, though, has come with new dangers, particularly for young families. In Osaka Prefecture alone, between January and the end of June, 48 preschool-aged children were caught up in bike accidents, with 28 of them passengers on power-assisted bikes, local police said. In April in Higashiosaka, a mother riding one of the bikes with seating for her two children crashed, causing her 3-year-old son, who was sitting in the front seat, to be ejected onto the road, where he was struck and killed by a truck. Private-sector firms are stepping in to respond to the string of high-profile accidents. One of them is Panasonic Cycle Technology, a major Osaka Prefecture-based bicycle-maker that has started holding seminars on the proper operation of its power-assisted bikes with small children on board, including measures such as securely fastening seat belts. "It might have seemed obvious to us, but I saw with my own eyes what kind of things aren't being conveyed," said Hiroshi Kurihara, a division chief at Panasonic Cycle Technology who organized the seminars. The company will expand the sessions to the Tokyo metropolitan area from the autumn onward, Kurihara said.
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Posted on 2022-10-22 19:14:58
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Six Crazy Concept Bikes You'll Never Ride There’s something about the bike, along with the chair, that draws designers. Despite being an almost perfect design already, the reworkings of the humble bicycle seem almost endless. Some are genuine improvements, such as the change from pedals fixed to the front wheel (Penny Farthing) to a rod or chain driving the rear wheeL
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Posted on 2022-10-19 17:14:54
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I hope to meet someone comfortable in silence when words aren't needed, someone who'd sit beside me to share the weight of the world with when it becomes too much to bear. I really am hoping. That when my heartbeats are the ones to do the talking and my tears are to tell the stories no one wants to hear, someone's out there to listen. Not to sympathize, not to tell me everything's going to be okay or all the other crap we say to people just to make them feel better—no, I know that it's too much to ask for. But who I'm spending my wishes upon a shooting star for is someone who won't get tired when my heart won't stop weeping, someone who will always see the love in me even on the days when I'm not very lovable. They say the world isn't a wish-granting factory, but one can dream. -Poetry hugot for the week. para maiba.
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Posted on 2022-10-17 16:55:08
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Morale of the story, Should we Be more like Amsterdam? Di yata kaya haha In a city where bicycles outnumber humans, the omnipresence of the machines can be overwhelming. The bikes of Amsterdam cluster at every curbside, line canals and bridges, and sweep silently around you when as you stroll. The urban fabric is saturated with cyclists, flowing through a complex network of bike-optimized lanes, paths, fietsstraten and woonerfs in numbers that can astonish — and intimidate — newcomers. “You are here in the bike capital of the world,” Meredith Glaser announced to a gaggle of attendees at the Bloomberg CityLab conference in the Amsterdam this week. More than 60% of trips in the city happen on bicycles, she told us. As the director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam, Glaser helped develop an online course called Unraveling the Cycling City, which aims to explain how the Dutch transformed their transportation infrastructure to bring the bike to the top of the mobility food chain. To tell that story — and show how other cities could follow the Dutch example — she led a group of neophyte riders on a field trip through the city’s streets at dawn. Many of us were uneasy about setting off on an urban ride bare-headed. Why no helmets? “Look at the bikes you’re riding,” Glaser said. We rolled out on standard-issue Dutch “black bikes” — utilitarian machines with big fenders, single gears and enclosed chains. Built for comfort and not speed, they allow the rider to sit upright; most riding mishaps are broken wrists, not head injuries, Glaser assured us. As we clattered out along the cobblestones, we got a taste of why bikes are so well-suited to this environment. Cruising along the historic district’s ancient lanes and bridges in the early morning, it was easy to chat with companions and take in the scenery. Dutch cycling, Glaser told us, is very social: Communication with fellow travelers, via eye contract and gestures and speech, is what allows riders to negotiate often-packed paths without incident. There’s no barking “on your left!” when passing; riders just flow silently past. At a red light, we were told to “herd the intersection” — pile up as tightly as possible, to make space for incoming riders. Leaving the historic district, cobblestones gave way to the red pavement of a bike path running alongside a tram line. In this early hour, only a few other riders were out — parents with tiny kids tucked into child seats, sleepy commuters distractedly munching bagels or scrolling through phones, children pedaling to school in packs. I passed a bakfiet (“box bike”) with a huge happy dog standing in the front cargo hold, like a figurehead on the prow of a Dutch galleon. Hey, this was easy! “Wait about an hour — we’ll see some pressure on the network,” Glaser said. Instead of a pedal-powered utopia, Amsterdam is “a regular city,” Glaser said. “People will do what they want to do and try to get away with it.” But critically, this is a city and country that has managed to bring bicycling into the urban transportation conversation at a level that avoids the political polarization that is so inescapable in American life. Here, accommodating those on two wheels is less an ideological statement than a prerequisite for basic functionality. “Bikes in public space isn’t a left-wing or a right-wing thing,” Glaser said. “It’s just what is done.”
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Posted on 2022-10-16 15:54:20
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Car branded bicycles are already sold in Mendoza Toyota Bikes, From Mendoza to the World The Japanese-origin Toyota’s brand launched its own range of electric bicycles, which it calls T-Bike, and confirmed that manufacturing is in charge of an Enerbi startup from Mendoza. Mendoza Startup is made up of a group of friends and partners who have been committed to innovation and sustainability from the very beginning. They are: Nelson Negretti, Renzo Manzano, Fernando Espina and Daniel Morisi. The official price is currently $377,952 as of the end of August and is available at the official Toyota dealer in Mendoza. Another option is direct purchase, although in that case they won’t have the aesthetics and special customization to match the Hilux. In addition, the Toyota electric bike went through a demanding production process to create the vehicle giant.
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Posted on 2022-10-13 19:54:31
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RE-LIKE THE BIKE Remember bike riding? And remember liking to ride a bike? For some of us, the concept seems a distant memory—kind of like CD players and asking some guy named Jeeves. But hop on a Batch and something quite neat happens: Bike riding rushes back. The feel. The freedom. The skill. The simple joy of cruising past the same-old, same-old only to discover how different things look from a little up above.
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Posted on 2022-10-13 14:40:02
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Geraint Thomas might be done with the Tour de France Welshman says that 2023 may well see him head to the Giro d'Italia in what could be his last year. Geraint Thomas has hinted that he might not ride the Tour de France next year in what could be his final season as a professional cyclist. In an interview with Cyclingnews(opens in new tab) and VeloNews(opens in new tab), published on Wednesday, the Ineos Grenadier rider said he wanted to "make the most of" his 2023 season, and that he could ride the Giro d'Italia instead. This year he finished third at the Tour, the third time he has finished on the podium at the Grand Tour, after winning it in 2018 and finishing second in 2019. He also won the Tour de Suisse, and proved his worth to his Ineos team despite there being a plethora of general classification riders in the squad.
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Posted on 2022-10-12 11:03:36
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Legit! Petsa de Peligro na naman! But hey I can bike all day!
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