The bicycle, one of the world’s most resolutely human-powered machines, will join the long list of devices that have switched from the manual to the electronic when a new gear system makes its debut this weekend at the Tour of California.
Although the battery-powered derailleur by Shimano promises to bring ease and accuracy to changing gears by enabling riders to shift with a light touch to two electronic switches, traditionalists worry that it may erode the basic tenets of the sport.
“People choose bicycles precisely because … More info
Although he already has secured a spot in Supercross – and, for that matter, motorsports – history, James Stewart admits he is chasing a number.
Seventy-three.
Actually, the number could be 75 . . . or 100. And it could be eight.
Stewart wants to eclipse Jeremy McGrath as the winningest rider in Supercross history.
“Jeremy is the yardstick for me,†the 23-year-old Stewart said yesterday as he prepared for tomorrow night’s Monster energy Supercross at Qualcomm Stadium.
“When I was getting started, I looked up to him. He was the guy.†… More info
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Persistence is the key.
Getting up when you fall, trying again when you fail.
“Who can tell me something you’ve been persistent about?” asked Megan Skiles, 24, of the 34 kids sitting in a circle in the snow at the base of Bolton Valley Ski Area in Vermont.
They look like any group of young snowboarders decked out in the latest Burton gear, but looks, as we know, can be deceiving. These kids can’t afford snow sports or the gear, much less bus fare to the mountain. In fact, some live in homeless shelters, others live in group homes …Â More info
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Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that We Ski & Snowboard has gone gold for Wii. The sequel to last year’s top-selling snow sports title not only adds snowboards into the mix but also features longer runs, enhanced gameplay and a crazy new trick park. We Ski & Snowboard will shred its way into stores on March 3, 2009.
“The original We Ski set the standard in downhill games combining intuitive controls, balance board support and huge environments to create a totally immersive skiing game.” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Now We Ski & Snowboard takes it to the next level …Â More info
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