...even to run everyday errands. Lafayette has a big problem with biking accidents due to a lack of bike lanes around town. Being a college town we are very far behind on being bicycle friendly. We need to add more bicycle lanes around town, add barriers between the cars and bicycles, and spread bicycle awareness. Biking around Lafayette can unfortunately be very dangerous. As of right now there are only two main roads in Lafayette that have a bike lane. Saint Marry Street and Johnston Street and on those two roads the bike lane does not even span the whole road and instead just little parts of the road. When there are not bike lanes on roads, bikers are forced to ride in the motor vehicle lane obeying the same laws as a large car or truck. This can cause many problems to both cars and bicycle riders. Even the fanciest race bicycles cannot keep up with the 45-mile per hour speed limit on most Lafayette roads. When there are no bike lanes, bikes are expected to ride in the regular lane and obey regular traffic laws. This causes a problem due to the amount of vehicles that pile up behind the slow moving bicycle. Once the motor vehicle traffic starts to build up the drivers get very angry and start to drive aggressively. Aggressive driving does not only put other cars in danger, but it especially puts bicycle riders in danger since they are so unprotected from collisions. Besides the fact of the lack of bike lanes, Lafayette’s bike lanes are too small and close to regular traffic...
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...patient health all at the same time. Together, they may have discovered their answer in a simple piece of engineering able to resolve all of these issues; the bicycle. However, research suggests that American society is not cyclist friendly due to drivers and/or cyclists not always being properly trained. Also, there is a need for bike lanes and laws that require road sharing. For the last five decades, only motorized vehicles have been considered in street designs throughout our country. Driver focused polices, education, and behaviors are an important part of the cycling safety encounter. Revolution in road and cycling infrastructure design is also needed as our population keeps growing. Care needs to be taken and investments made to ensure that everyone has a safe place to travel. In many ways, there has never been a better time to be a bicyclist. If you thought there were more bicyclists on the roads lately, you’d be right. Biking is thriving. The number of cyclists are growing vastly. More and more, people are using bikes to commute to work, schools and stores or simply for the enjoyment and the health benefits that make it fun. It’s cheaper than the price of fuel. The bike should be incorporated by people as a no-nonsense way of getting around in swarming cities. “According to Bill Wilkinson, director of the Bicycle Federation of America, roughly two million people...
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...University of Phoenix I believe that the scenario involved is a public safety issue. In this scenario Marcus Young was hit by a car that was speeding and driven by a teenage boy named by Charles. Marcus rode his bike out form between two cars and was hit by a car. With bicycles being associated with many childhood injuries it fits with being a public safety issue. After this incident the teenager that hit Marcus was let off with what Angie Young felt was a light punishment. It included a loss of his licenses until age 20. Angie felt something more needed to be done to increase the safety of the children in the neighborhood so she wrote a letter to her congress women complaining about the speed limit around her neighborhood. She asked what could be done to lower the speeding cars that come through the neighborhood and it was suggested that she campaign petition to have speed bumps installed on her street. This is a demonstration of how the legislative process can influence public health when a citizen complaints or voices their concern to law makers about an issue that means something to them. Mrs. Young rounded up 500 signatures for the petition which shows that the speeding in this neighborhood is a public safety concern to the Neighborhood citizens. Bicycle and pedestrian safety comes under public safety and many communities have laws that require children to wear personal safety equipment when riding bikes. The role of government in public health care...
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... • Cycling can prove to be the best mode to move around your local area without any difficulty The Committee has two sub-committees, The Communications Sub-committee and the Technical and Network Sub-committee, whose members are part of the overall committee. The Committee believes that Mississauga will benefit in many ways from a more extensive cycling system in that it will help promote: • Greater sense of community and personal contact • Less dependence on cars for all residents • Increased tourism and economic benefits by drawing cyclists to cycling destinations • More transportation options • Improved air quality • Increased opportunity for exercise and greater cardiovascular fitness • Greater safety for all • An easy way for family and friends to spend recreational time outdoors Health...
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...Sean Mooney TV FILM Bicycle Safety 4/3/12 In making a video on bicycle safety I would start out the video with an example. I would show a reenacted scene of a bicyclist in a dangerous situation, and just what can happen. The example I would use would be one of a bicyclist running a red light. While I am driving I see this happen almost every day, especially in residential neighborhoods. The bicyclist looks around quickly and proceeds through the crosswalk even if the light is red. If we could reenact a similar situation to this I believe it would be effective. I see not only the danger of a direct hit coming from a car that has a green light, but also that of a car turning right. For instance, a car may be behind the bicyclist turning right as soon as the biker decides to dash through the red light resulting in a collision. In a blindsided collision like that the biker could be seriously injured as the car would be accelerating into him. I believe by showing this kind of example to start our video it would not only capture the attention of bicyclists, but that of drivers as well. After a one to two minute reenacted example, we could display some alarming stats on the number of bicyclists hit by cars every year, and the injuries that come with such a collision. We would be drawing their attention in with the example of a biker running a red light and then by showing our audience the stats, we would make them think about how truly dangerous riding a bike incorrectly and...
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...ANALYSIS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BICYCLE INDUSTRY According to current data, bicycle retailing and repairing in Australia generates revenue of $812 million. 1,564 businesses employ 4,454 people. No one company enjoy a significant market share in this industry (Source: http://www.ibisworld.com.au/industry/bicycle-retailing-and-repair.html). Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd has reported that: • 2012/2013 imports totalled over 1.4 million bicycles – an increase of 16.6% on 2011/2012; • Imports for adult bikes increased 21% • Children’s bike imports decreased 7% (Source: http://www.bikeoz.com.au/index.php/news/67-bicycle-sales-hits-new-high-as-children-get-left-behind) A report released by the Prevention Research Collaboration of the University of Sydney has found: • Cycling in Australia is increasing gradually resulting in: o Cleaner cities o Less congested cities o Less stress on public transport systems o More active healthier population o Reduction in greenhouse gas emmisssions o Reduction in rate of obesity • Cycling offers commuters o Opportunity to say time and money o Chance to avoid stress of traffic jams, late trains, and crowded buses o Ability to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine • Cycling provides multiple health outcomes Recognising these benefits, Australia’s National Cycling Strategy aims to double the number of Australian cyclists by 2016, and The City of Sydney Cycle Strategy and Action Plan 2007-2017 aims to increase...
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...tri-newbies online training program 11 week sprint distance beginner level 2 © 1999-2005 The Kent Group and Tri-Newbies Online. All rights reserved. www.trinewbies.com Training Program: Table of Contents 11 Week Sprint Distance Program – Beginner 11 Week Training Calendar ………………………………………… 5 Detailed Training Guide …………………………………………….. 7 Program Guide Introduction …………………………………………………… 19 Heart Rate Training ………………………………………….. 21 Swimming ……………………………………………………... 25 Cycling …………………………………………………………. 29 Running ………………………………………………………… 35 Bricks …………………………………………………………… 37 The Triathlon Transition ……………………………………... 39 Weight Training – Detailed Program ……………………….. 47 Nutrition …………………………………………………………. 65 Appendix Thinking About Doing a TRI? ……………………………….. 71 Methods of Heart Rate Training …………………………….. 79 Open Water Swim Tips and Techniques ………………….. 85 Tips for Riding in Traffic ……………………………………... 91 3 © 1999-2005 The Kent Group and Tri-Newbies Online. All rights reserved. www.trinewbies.com 4 © 1999-2005 The Kent Group and Tri-Newbies Online. All rights reserved. www.trinewbies.com 11 Week Calendar 11 Week Sprint Distance Program – Beginner 11 Week Calendar Mon OFF Tue Run: 15 min Wed Bike: 5 miles Thurs Swim: 200 yards Fri OFF Sat Run: 15 min Sun Bike: 5 miles OFF S: 200 yds R: 15 min Bike: 6 miles Swim: 200 yards OFF Run: 20 min Bike: 8 miles OFF S: 200 yds R: 20 min Bike: 6 miles S: 300 yds W: 30min ...
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...healthy when you are young will help you in your late years. Diseases are also one of the most leading causes of death next to the lack of exercising. Cycling trails in busy cities can prevent people from being idle and not doing any exercise, which can cause many kinds of diseases. In order to keep bodies healthy and disease free, people need to exercise. Dr. Ogilvie suggests, “Physical activity as a whole reduces the risk of many chronic conditions, such as diabetes and certain cancers” (Dimbylow). Diabetes is the leading cause of death for many people. Bicycling will also prevent people from getting cancer. Not only health is important for the bicyclists but also road safety needs to be better. Cities need to build independent lanes for bicyclists in busy cities, especially at intersections. Road safety for bicyclists is as important as their own...
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...Mountain Riders is a wholesale distributor that serves the retail bicycle industry offering occasional and seasonal discounts and special deals. The company offers a wide range of high end mountain bikes and accessories. As prices continue to rise, more and more people are attracted to finding good deals. This trend will allow the Mountain Riders to generate sufficient profit to achieve its goals. Profitability will be reached by month 10 with profits of $70000 by year two. Environment Analysis Economic Analysis: The national economy has been strong and gaining momentum for the last two years. The local unemployment rate has been hovering at around 6.4%, a relatively low level, for two years. Most experts featured on the High Street Panel in...
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...MikesBikes-Advanced Players Manual (for version 6.67.5.2 and later) i Contents Introduction and Overview 1 What is MikesBikes Advanced? ........................................................................ 1 Getting Started with Mikes Bikes ..................................................................... 1 Two Versions of MikesBikes............................................................................. 2 MikesBikes-Advanced Single-Player.......................................................... 2 MikesBikes-Advanced Multi-Player ........................................................... 3 Important Note: .................................................................................... 3 Shareholder Value (SHV) : Performance Measure of MikesBikes................... 3 Using MB-A ................................................................................................... 4 Making and Processing Decisions ............................................................. 4 Viewing the Results................................................................................ 5 Getting Help.......................................................................................... 5 The MB-A Model ............................................................................................ 7 The Management Goal............................................................................ 7 The Underlying Model ...................................................
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...Dr. Shirley Todd McLaughlin, CLU, ChFC - MKT 500 Marketing Management Week 10 Assignment 5: Marketing Strategies “Peloton Cycling” Anthony Pastore 6.9.12 Executive Summary- Marketing Plan Peloton Cycling The market- The target market for Peloton Cycling will be towards the cycling community. Since I have been an avid cyclist for twenty years, I am familiar with the network of cyclist including events, shops and organizations. The plan and focus of Peloton Cycling will be to attend, participate and host cycling events in order to advertise our product and inform the community of our mission. In addition to targeting the cycling community, the target will also include to the community who are interested in a healthy lifestyle, including the triathlete. The potential audience for the marketing plan will include a full range of the cycling community including the avid cyclist, the professional looking for an extra edge, the intermediate cyclist riding in order to maintain a healthy life style and a family who enjoys biking. In addition, the target will include the mountain bike trail rider. The plan for Peloton Cycling to reach its target audience will include the participation and hosting of cycling events. In addition, during the cycling events, Peloton Cycling will distribute shirts, stickers and fliers, in addition Peloton Cycling will build relationships with local cycling clubs who normally host cycling events and guide group rides. Peloton Cycling will...
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...GREENER INDIA A report on promoting cycling in the country PEDALLING TOWARDS A Study supported by All India Cycle Manufacturers’ Association (AICMA) Pedalling Towards A A report on promoting cycling in the country GREENER INDIA All India Cycle Manufacturers’ Association (AICMA) Study supported by the The Energy and Resources Institute © The Energy and Resources Institute 2014 All rights reserved Published 2014 For more information Akshima T Ghate TERI Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi – 110 003 India Tel. 24682100 or 24682111 E-mail akshima@teri.res.in Fax 2468 2144 or 24682145 Web www.teriin.org India +91•Delhi (0)11 Contents Project Team ...................................................................................................................................................... v Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................................................vii Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................... ix Preface ............................................................................................................................................................... xi Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................
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...worldrenowned Spanish brand “Orbea” bikes and their own design bike models, which are manufactured in China under the firm’s brand-name and sold in the Asia Pacific region. During 2008-11, the firm doubled its sales, even though the global financial crisis had dramatically eroded consumer purchasing power. Vincent Hong, the 25 year old owner of the business, learned from reading a popular magazine (Business Review Weekly) that much of the firm’s recent success may be attributable to cycling becoming a trendy and popular sport in Australia. Browsing the Internet, he decided to briefly cross-check the article with the Retail Cycle Traders Australia Website (RCTA, 2008), from which he found that the trend has continued for at least a decade and that: “Bicycle sales in Australia averaged 795,000 per year for the four years 1998-2001. In the four years since then, bike sales averaged 1,133,000 per year. By comparison, car sales have never reached one million in a year”. This information raised 1 Vincent’s interest in researching the trend further. Perhaps, the car dealer next to his store may cast more light on the trend, he thought. Discussions with the car dealer confirmed the website...
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...Even though centuries have passed since the very first bicycle was invented, the popularity of bicycles does not seem to decline with the lapse of time. Not only are they the indispensable means of transportation in most parts of the world, but they also evolved into a recreational sport which plentiful health benefits come along. However, the need for using bicycles for travel in a modern transportation system, especially that of an urban area, has been questioned in recent years with respect to its cost-effectiveness. In this essay, I examine both the benefits and drawbacks of the use of bicycles in public transport and form a brief conclusion based on my stance on this issue. Some advocates argue that cycling can greatly reduce the air pollution in Hong Kong. The air quality in urban areas of Hong Kong is worsening each day due to detrimental emissions and pollutants produced by the heavy traffic volume, which mainly consists of motor vehicles. Hitchcock and Vedrenne (2014) consider bicycles to be promising alternatives for motor vehicles in an effort to improve the air quality of urban areas, since they are low-carbon and human-powered vehicles that produce zero emissions when ridden. Indeed, bicycles are more environmental-friendly than motor vehicles, but its effectiveness in making a difference to the general air quality remains questionable. The findings from the research conducted by Rakowska et al. (2014) imply that reducing the portion of motor vehicles in...
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...Abstract Circle Works is a leader in the bicycle industry, especially with the custom built bikes. As a new generation of bike builders enter the workforce it is imperative for Circle Works to remain a top competitor. To do this there is a need to recruit and retain valuable employees. Gain sharing is one such way to achieve this goal. Offering a productivity gain sharing incentive can encourage better teamwork, improve productivity, more employee involvement, and improve customer satisfaction while lowering costs. This incentive plan is based on actual performance and is paid out after the desired results are realized. This could make a substantial positive impact on the bottom line. Circle Works is a leader in the bicycle industry. This company was founded 50 years ago on the basis that hard work, has and will continue to make this company a success. The custom built bikes are a consistent demand for the company. Today's technology has made many advances in this field. The design engineers have made great advances in ways to make the bicycles fit today's standards. The production teams that work hands on with these products everyday also have intricate knowledge on how to put these bicycles together with care and quality. With a new generation of bike builders entering the workforce, it is vital to the company to be able to recruit and retain valuable employees. Gain sharing is one such way that will enable this company to do precisely...
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