http://www.togoparts.com This is a periodical Togoparts.com newsfeed. Togoparts.com is a community of cyclists, based in Singapore and focused on Asia. en-gb Copyright 2001 - 2005 togoparts.com feedback@togoparts.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:05:54 +0800 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:05:54 +0800 News/Togoparts.com/Cycling Togoparts.com Newsfeed Generator v0.3 beta daily 1 2010-07-21T19:05:54+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1324 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) Olympic gold medalist Marty Nothstein, former world champion Mari Holden and four-time US national champion Kimberly Baldwin will serve as ambassadors of breast cancer awareness by leading the seventh annual YSC Tour de Pink presented by Hersey’s Bliss Chocolate. The 352 km route will start on October 1 in the small Pennsylvania town of Hershey and conclude on 4 October in New York City. Besides participating in the event the riders’ have brought additional support to the event. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-21T19:05:54+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1323 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) CARLSBAD, CA (BRAIN)—Haro and Masi launched their 2011 bikes to the press yesterday at the Sheraton Carlsbad, as both brands had different points of emphasis to stress. For Haro it’s back to the future, as the company looks to reintroduce its “Dare to be Different” slogan. “For some reason we kind of went away from that mentality, and we probably should have never done that,” said Jill Hamilton (pictured), Haro’s MTB/Asphalt Bike brand manager. “While the product was looking good, it was a little boring—it was a little stale. The brand name on the downtube wasn’t really jumping out. The branding on the bikes just kind of blended into the background.” Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-21T19:01:14+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1322 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) Next to the bikes themselves, shoes are the next important piece of equipment to the riders: they're the first point of contact with the most important part of the bike, there's often a fair bit of work put in to make them fit perfectly, and given the amount of time the riders spend strapped into them it's no wonder that it's the one piece of gear that they travel with 24/7. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-20T22:58:25+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1321 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) It is with great enthusiasm that Rapid Ascent launches and opens entries for the 2010 Anaconda Adventure Race Series. We welcome you to come and be part of these ground-breaking events for 2010. It cannot be denied that the Anaconda Adventure Race Series has revolutionised adventure racing in Australia and brought about a rebirth of off-road, multi discipline races in the country. In fact the series has gained mainstream recognition and was recently hailed as the Adventure Race Series of the Year in the 2009 Outer Edge / Wild Adventure Awards, has been nominated as a finalist in the Australian Event Awards, Best Sporting Event Category for 2009 and the WA event being acclaimed as the World’s Biggest Adventure Race for 2 years running. But that’s enough chest beating – what is it all about…? Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-20T22:53:10+08:00 http://www.togoparts.com feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) Whether it was the Burgers, Chorizo, Roast Beef or Frankfurters that tickled your fancy over the course the week in the end it was the trusty French Frog that came in as the dish of the day… Zut Alors! The top spot in the Nike 6.0 Standby Barcelona is - TEAM FRANCE. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-19T15:10:48+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1319 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) OSTON, MA (BRAIN)—The Boston Bike Share Program will receive $3 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to implement a new bike share system throughout the city. The Regional Bike Share System is a multiple-city bike sharing system that makes thousands of bicycles available throughout the Boston metropolitan area with the swipe of a card, according to a press release. The Bike Share system was conceived as an extension and enhancement of the existing public transit system. More than 500 Bike Share stations will be located at or near MBTA bus and rail transit stations to encourage and facilitate the use of public transit. The system will create two million new bike trips per year. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-19T15:03:18+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1318 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) Aaron Chase has done a hell of a lot to advance the sport of freeride mountain biking in its short history. Over the past decade, his ground-breaking work on the bike, bringing technical BMX tricks to big wheels, has been matched off it by his creative enthusiasm for innovative bike design and film-making. When the sport was young, competitions were few and far between. But whenever a contest went down, the one thing you could be sure of was that Chase, also known as AC, would be on the podium. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-18T13:01:02+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1317 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) COME 2014, cyclists will be able to traverse the busy Marina Bay area - and around the by-then-completed Gardens by the Bay - without having to dodge traffic on the roads. Under the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) National Cycling Plan, $26 million will be set aside to build a 16km cycling network there, comprising clearly demarcated cycling paths running between pedestrian walkways and roads. Two more towns, Changi-Simei and Bedok, will also be added to the scheme, joining five previously announced heartland districts. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-17T00:04:31+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1316 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) Day two at the 2011 Trek bike launch in Chatel, France, and we take a closer look at their marquee All-Mountain machine: the carbon fiber Remedy 9.9. Not only does the 9.9 feature a carbon frame and SRAM's XX 10 speed drivetrain, but also custom valved Fox suspension in both the front and rear. Inside you can find all of the information, specs, and pictures, as well a great video giving you the lowdown on what is really going on in those Fox dampers. Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-15T23:07:20+08:00 http://www.togoparts.comnews.php?id=1315 feedback@togoparts.com (FoesZZ) Giant Factory Team rider Carl Decker won the first race he rode his prototype 2011 Anthem X 29er at, the 2010 Sea Otter Classic, and has since been on a tear with it. Most recently, he won the Downieville Classic cross-country by over five minutes, setting a new course record and putting him on course to win the overall all-mountain victory too. “This week was an eye opener,” said Decker. “I’m starting to get used to this 29er thing.” Cycling Mountain Biking Bicycles MTB;XC;BMX;DH;FR 2010-07-15T23:04:12+08:00