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TABLE OF CONTENTS

18OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE23

16 TOUR DE PINK

18 FALL 2010 SHOE GUIDE

DEPARTMENTS

8 Trail Mix

10 Letter FromThe Editor

12 Tyler’s Journal

14 Sports MedicineThe Most Important Little Muscles

31 Calendar of Events

40 Choice Gear

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16 YSCTour de PinkRiding for the cause.

18 Fall 2010 Shoe GuidePicking the right pair.

23 2010 Official Race GuideCome join us for the two dayUnivest Grand Prix, September 11-12.

28 Have Bike, CanTravel!Advice on flying with a bike.

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TRAIL MIX

2010 Bike PhillyOn September 12, 8AM from the Art Museum Steps, BikePhilly is a morning of relaxed biking on certified car-freePhiladelphia streets. Bring friends to celebrate withthousands of bicyclists of all ages. This once a year event isfamily-friendly, featuring a car-free 10 and 20 mile loopand a challenging 35 mile option on shared roads. Enjoythe historic beauty of Philadelphia on two wheels andsupport the Bicycle Coalition’s efforts to make the citymore livable and sustainable. Make it a weekend ofbicycling with the Scenic Schuylkill Century on September11, an event of the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia

Bicyclists of all skill levels are welcome and it rolls rain or shine.

Register early and save! Your registration includes: Snacks and water at rest stops along theway;Mechanics to help with bike problems;Volunteers to cheer you on your way; andMusic,food and fun at the finish line festival.

Bike Philly benefits the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the Police AthleticLeague. Formore information about Bike Philly please visitwww.bikephilly.org.

Volunteers Needed for MarathonThe Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via,taking place on Sunday September 12, in Allentown,Bethlehem and Easton, PA is looking for volunteers. Comeout for a day of fun and cheer on 3,000 runners and keepthem moving along the course. One key location is helpingwith staffing hydration stations. Shifts of two to six hoursand various start times are available. For more informationcheck out www.vianet.org/events/marathon.

Check Out Our Site and Join UsWe continue to push forward to be your go to source for cycling, running, and triathlon inthe region. Here is just a little bit of what we have coming up:

•We will be at Interbike from September 20-24 and be bringing you updates and info dailyfrom the show. Interbike, held in LasVegas, is the cycling industry’s annual trade show thatis widely attended by journalists, pro cyclists and your local shop owners. Interbike is agreat resource for new product info and to spot the trends in the industry. Check outwww.libertysportsmag.com for photos, videos and writeups on the latest and greatestcycling gear. Also, last year we ran into a bunch of pros including George Hincapie, DaveZabriskie, Ryan Trebon and even the great EddyMercxk.You never knowwhat will happenthis year so be sure and keep up with us.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Patrick Engleman,Cycling Editor

WELCOMING OUR NEW EDITORI always remember being on bikes. My dad had a child seat on his bike and he would go on all day adventureswith me every weekend. He was on a single speed 1970’s rust orange cruiser that he rode everywhere. As I gotolder, he and I went on adventures together. I rode my BMX bike carrying my fishing gear for miles and miles ofbarely improved roads that would lead us to our next adventure. My dad didn’t drive, so if the bus didn’t take usthere, our bikes would.

Somewhere in my pre-early teen years I became interested in punk rock, skateboarding, and riding my bike. Theywere most of what mattered to me. Also in that time I became a “shop rat” at our local shop and learned aboutall sorts of stuff including selling, fixing, and racing bikes which opened my eyes to many of the aspects ofcycling that I would grow to love.

I kept up with the bike riding even through high school when most people give up their ride in exchange for fourwheels. I would ride my bike to football practices, friend’s parties and everywhere, so it is natural that oncecollege came along and I needed a job, I started working as a bike courier. I spent a good deal of time in collegeand even after working as a courier. It was a job that I felt suited me best.When I got my first job teaching, I wentback to working at a bike shop part time just for something to do. Even though I don’t make my living with bikesanymore, I still work at a shop because I need to have that outlet in my life.

To know me, is to know that I am a cyclist. I may not look the part, but cycling encompasses a great deal of mylife and I feel is an integral component in my happiness quotient. Some of my best experiences, and many of mydreams involve bicycles, and I do not see that changing much. I hope that my role as cycling editor influencessome of you to try events you have never been to, go on that long ride you have been thinking of, or justencourage you to get back on the bike. Everyone needs his or her own starting point; mine just came a bit earlier.

Patrick Engleman


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TYLER’S JOURNAL

By Tyler WrenAlberto Contador attacks Andy Schleck in the yellowjersey while he’s off his bike fiddling with his droppedchain. Schleck pushes on as Contador and LanceArmstrong are caught behind Andy’s brother Frank’s crashon the cobbles. Previous Tour winner Carlos Sastrehammers away solo, ignoring Contador’s pleas for thepeloton to wait for a crashed 3rd place Samuel Sanchez.Cancellara effectively calls a timeout and neutralizes thestage after a crash-marred descent. This summer’s Tour deFrance contained many instances of riders invokingcycling’s etiquette tenets. Our sport has a rich history thathas created an unwritten set of rules that riders generallyabide by. I wanted to discuss a few of these recentexamples of this code and share a few instances where Ihave seen them enforced and ignored myself.

The Tour de Georgia in 2003 was my introduction to both international bike racingand cycling etiquette. I had been racing collegiate and amateur races for three seasonsat that point, with a brashness and confidence that lead me to believe that I had a shotat a high placing in this six-day race. The pace of the first hour of the first stage wasrelentless. Breaks were constantly being formed and swallowed up, and I sensed thatthe peloton was reaching its breaking point.We passed through the feed zone on asmall rise, and the aggression relented. Sensing this slowing, I attacked on the far leftside of the road, and instead of getting fellow racers to join me, I got curses inmultiple languages! Attacking in the feed zone is frowned upon, but I didn’t care. Thisoffense is not spoken of in the rule book and it’s not something that the officialswould ever penalize me for. I created a small gap, but it was quickly wiped away as theracing recommenced. As I was gobbled up by the charging field, some of the racerscursed at me again and one European pro pelted me with a water bottle. My dreams ofgrandeur for that race were quickly deflated and I limped through each of theremaining stages without venturing off the front again. Although I hadn’t violatedany regulations per se, I had violated the understood racing truce invoked atevery big race’s feeding areas. I’ve come to realize that this was a blatant andunarguable foul on my part.

Other examples are a bit more ambiguous. Contador just won the Tour de France byviolating one of these rules, as I mentioned above. Specifically, it is tradition to waitfor the race leader if he has a mechanical, and peloton law not to attack him. It’s adebatable incident, as Contador didn’t immediately realize that there was a problem,and that he had other contenders with him pushing the pace. But the fact thatContador issued an apology to Shcleck about the incident shows that these unwrittenrules influence our actions in bikes races. Contador gained thirty-nine seconds thatday which is the exact margin that he eventually won by.What a race it would havebeen for us fans had that unsportsmanlike incident not occurred!

For the casual cyclist too, there exists etiquette on the bike that we should all strive toabide by. Point out holes in the road to your fellow cyclists; sprint for all town linesigns (well maybe that’s just my rule); and never attack your friend when he or shedrops their chain- that wouldn’t be a fair fight, would it?

Stay safe and thanks for reading,

Tyler

TylerWren is a professional cyclist for the Jamis/Sutter HomeMen’s Pro Cycling Team presented by

Colavita who lives and works in Center City Philadelphia offering cycling coaching services through

Wrenegade Sports. Reach him at [email protected] or 610-574-1334.


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The muscles that propel you forward when you run are some of themost powerful muscles in the body. The quadriceps in the front of thethigh are the strongest muscle group in the body. The hamstrings arethe strongest muscle for their size. The gluteus maximus in thebuttocks and calf muscles are also pretty powerful.

So why are a pair of little muscles in the hips so important?

The hip is a ball and socket joint. There are six different directions thehip can move: forward, backward, to the outside, to the inside, rotatingoutwards and rotating inwards. That’s a lot of movement. In order forthe hip to function well during running, it has to move forwards andbackwards freely, but it also needs to be stabilized from side to side androtation needs to be minimized.

Enter the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. These are twomusclesthat both abduct (move the leg away from the body) and externallyrotate the hip. If you are sitting in a chair reading this, place your rightankle on your left knee. Now your right hip is both externally rotatedand abducted.

When you are running, these hip abductor muscles stabilize yourpelvis and keep your pelvis level. This is important because without astable pelvis, it is hard to generate force with your legs. Instead ofhaving a firm push-off with your foot, the push-off will push back onyour pelvis and much of your energy will be wasted.

Much attention has been given to core strength, which is defined ascentral muscle control to improve the function of the arms and legs.Using this definition, these muscles are really an extension of the core.

These muscle are notoriously weak in the general population. If themuscles are weak, you might end up leaning forward when you run to

use your quads to help you stabilize the pelvis. This is one of theteachings of the Pose/Chi running techniques and is probably one of thereasons that this running technique requires more energy and is lessmetabolically efficient than normal heel-strike methods.[1]

How can you tell if these muscles are weak? Stand on a single leg andsquat down halfway. If your knee crosses towards the middle of the bodyor if you have to bend forward at the waist, you have weakness of thesesmaller gluteus muscles.

Strengthening these muscles is easy, since you are not trying to buildbulk but provide endurance. You don’t need special machines, you canuse body weight exercises. Pelvic drops can be done while standing on astep. To strengthen the right side, stand with your right foot on a stepand the left foot hanging down. Let the left half of the pelvis drop to theside and raise it back up.

More functional exercises can be done by doing a single leg squat andkeeping the knee over the big toe. To make this harder, you can alsostand on a piece of foam or a bosu ball.

A more dynamic exercise can be done by performing jumping lunges.These can be done on a level surface by taking a giant step forward ontoa single leg while keeping the knee in control by preventing it fromcrossing the midline.

Hip pain from weakness of gluteus medius and guteus minimus muscles iscommon in runners. Dynamic strengthening of these muscles results inmore stable, less injury prone, and more efficient running.�

[1] Dallam GM, et al. Effect of a global alteration of running technique onkinematics and economy. J Sports Sci. 2005 Jul; 23(7): 757-64

Michael Ross, MD is a sports medicine physician with Rothman Institute andis the director of the Performance Lab (www.thePerformanceLabNJ.com), amedical and scientific training and testing facility in Cherry Hill. Bycombining metabolic and musculoskeletal medicine, he aims to makeeveryone a healthier, faster and more efficient athlete. You can read moreabout his approach to training and sports medicine in MaximumPerformance: Sports Medicine for Endurance Athletes and MaximumPerformance for Cyclists.


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THE MOST IMPORTANTLITTLE MUSCLES FORBETTER RUNNING


If watching last month’s Tour de France has youdreaming of riding a multi-day professionallysupported ride, there is an option close to home thatwill give you the stage race experience while alsosupporting a great cause.

This October, you can join 200 cyclists on a trekfrom Hershey, PA to New York City to raise fundsand awareness for young breast cancer survivors atthe Seventh Annual YSC Tour de Pink presentedby Hershey’s Bliss, a four-day charity ride takingplace October 1-4 for the benefit of YoungSurvival Coalition (YSC).

Modeled after major professional stage races, themain event has four stages conducted over a four dayperiod. The route covers approximately 220 milestraversing from Hershey, Pennsylvania to New YorkCity through scenic farmlands and backroads ofPennsylvania and New Jersey. The ride stops in Kingof Prussia and Trenton with a final destination of NewYork City where the riders will participate in aceremonial ride through the streets of Manhattan andappear on a national morning news show to celebratetheir accomplishment.

Professionally staged and supported, the only thingYSC Tour de Pink participants have to worry about ispedaling from point A to point B. The Tour de Pink

is run by Doylestown-based cycling eventmanagement company g4 Productions which hasproduced some of the most prestigious professionalcycling races in the country. Each rider receives thepro treatment complete with mechanics, supportvehicles, hotel accommodations, massage therapistsand post ride meals.

Participants are not only treated like pros, but theyalso get to ride with a few as well. Mari Holden, aWorld Champion and Olympic Medalist, and KimBaldwin, a four-time National Champion, will onceagain serve as ambassadors and lead the four dayjourney. Through their active participation over thelast three years, Holden and Baldwin have become anintegral part of the event, providing technical supportand encouragement to each rider along the way.

As for the ride itself, the route is challengingenough for an experienced cyclist yet achievable fora trained novice.

“The course was designed to be scenic but alsoincludes a good deal of climbing and rolling terrainacross the countryside and through themountain ridges of Montgomery, Bucks and MercerCounties,” noted Robin Morton of g4 Productions.“The level of experience and skillset of theparticipants ranges from amateur racers to avid

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recreational cyclists to weekend warriors.”

In addition to the challenging course and scenic views, partof the charm of the YSC Tour de Pink is how organizers havedecided to cap the number of cyclists in order to keep theclose and supportive feel to the annual ride. With just under200 riders, including 27 breast cancer survivors in 2009,participants get to know each other well and formfriendships and bonds for life.

Due to the growth and popularity of the YSC Tour de Pinkthe event has expanded this year to include additional ridesin other regions of the country. YSC Tour de Pink WestCoast, modeled after the original Tour, is a three-day, 200-mile bike ride from Newbury, California to Santa Barbara,California from October 29 – 31, 2010. One day rides arescheduled for Duluth, Minnesota on September 18 andAtlanta, Georgia on October 16. Those living outside of theregional ride areas can register for the YSC Tour de PinkVirtual Charity Ride – encouraging cyclists to ride on theirown to raise money for YSC.

Participants in the Hershey to New York City ride raise aminimum of $2,500 each which directly supports themission of Young Survival Coalition – the premier globalorganization dedicated to the critical issues unique to youngwomen who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC wasformed in 1998 by three young women with breast cancer.The emphasis is on young breast cancer survivors andbuilding more awareness that women under the age of 40can and do get breast cancer. The YSC community consistsof tens of thousands of survivors and supporters seeking tomake sure that young survivors have the support andeducational resources they so desperately need. With aninteractive website and almost 30 affiliates across the UnitedStates, it is YSC’s goal that young women with breast cancerknow that they are not alone.

For the sixth consecutive year, The Hershey Companywill support the Young Survival Coalition as thepresenting sponsor of the YSC Tour de Pink presented byHershey’s Bliss.

“With funds raised through participation in the YSC Tour dePink presented by Hershey’s Bliss bike rides, we’re able tooffer outreach programs that bring awareness about YSC tomany communities,” said Lisa J. Frank, Co-Founder ofYSC Tour de Pink and Board Member of Young SurvivalCoalition. “The Hershey Company’s support of YoungSurvival Coalition helps provide funds for the criticalprograms and services we offer to young women battlingbreast cancer and their families.”

To register for the YSC Tour de Pink presented by Hershey’sBliss or for more information on the Young SurvivalCoalition, visit www.ysctourdepink.org.

Photos by Randall Wolf: Top Right: Riders roll out as they begin the 2009YSC Tour de Pink at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, PA. MiddleRight: The YSC Tour de Pink rolls through scenic farmlands just outside ofHershey, PA Bottom Right: Cyclists in the 2009 YSC Tour de Pink travelthrough Valley Forge Park on their way to King of Prussia. Top Left: Breastcancer survivors who rode and completed the 2009 YSC Tour de Pink.


FALL 2010 SHOE GUIDEBy Kevin Fonger

The summer heat is still here, but soon fall weather will be knocking on the door. So wethought this would be a great time to introduce you to the new fall running shoe lineup.Fall running brings to mind cooler weather, marathon season, and thousands of local 5and 10ks. And since running companies constantly change shoe materials and designto provide you with the latest and greatest technologies, our Fall Shoe Guide will keepyou in the loop.

WINNING TOP HONORS

BROOKS / Ghost 3 - NeutralA little lighter than most neutral running shoes, theBrooks Ghost 3 is still a little heavier (with morecushion and mild stability) than most lightweighttrainers. Brooks has been introducing its Bio MoGothroughout its line. Now it’s the Ghost’s turn. With BrooksBio MoGo, you don’t sacrifice performance. But you do help to reducethe size of our landfills over time since the midsole will breakdown muchfaster than normal running shoes. Some of our testers found this shoe tobe a little heavy for faster training runs, but many thought the shoe wasjust right. The Ghost 3 has an airy, breathable mesh upper to keep your

feet from overheating. The Brooks DRB Accel™ in the midfoot allows for a little extra cushioning inhigh-strike areas and a small amount of stability. To keep your strike points comfortable, the Ghost3 comes with Brooks HydroFlow™ in the heel and forefoot — allowing impact absorption to spreadmore evenly. Overall, the Brooks Ghost 3 was the favorite among testers. We highly suggest youtake a serious look at these the next time you purchase a pair of running shoes.

SAUCONY / Kinvara - Neutral PerformanceRunning in the Saucony Kinvara is like running onpuffy clouds. Many companies find it difficult tobalance cushioning and weight in racing andlightweight trainers, but Saucony has found the rightbalance and then some. To reduce weight, the Kinvarahas strategically placed EVA padding in the heel cup, allowing for justenough support and cushioning to keep your foot in the shoe whileblazing the streets. The upper is comprised of mesh and a fine-weave

plastic outer to give the shoe a little structure without letting rocks in. This also keeps the shoesuper light on your feet. If you’re in the market for a lightweight flat or trainer, we highlyrecommend you add this shoe to your must-checkout list.

ASICS / Nimbus 12 - NeutralFor all the die-hard Asics Nimbus fans: Rest easy. Asics has

only made a few changes to the newly updated Nimbus 12.

As the go-to cushion neutral shoe for many, Asics has to be

careful not to make too many drastic changes. They’ve

trimmed down the EVA in the heel area, reducing a small portion of

the cushioning. However, the added gel makes up for the EVA. By streamlining

the heel, the Nimbus 12 is a little lighter than previous versions. This was fairly

noticeable in comparison to older versions. A small change to the lacing allows

the shoe to hug the foot a little better for a snug fit. Thanks, Asics, for keeping us Nimbus fans happy.

Weight – Men’s 11.1 oz.Women’s 9.3 oz.brooksrunning.comPrice - $100

Weight – Men’s 8.0 oz.Women’s 7.0 oz.saucony.comPrice - $90

Weight – Men’s 11.0 oz.Women’s 10 oz.asics.comPrice - $125

ADIDAS / Adistar Ride 2 - Cushion-NeutrallOne of the most cushioned shoes we tested, the Adistar Ride 2 competes with the big boys (and girls) in thecushion category. Weighing in at 13 ounces (size 8), the Adistar Ride 2 isn’t all that light — especially whencompared to other high-end cushion running shoes on the market. But some shoes hide their weight well. Wetook this shoe out on plenty of long and short runs. And the only time we really noticed the weight was when we

were reading general shoe stats on paper. The ride of the shoe is smooth; testers commented on how nicely theshoe fit. When testing the shoe out of the box, it was like the shoe had been broken in for a few months. TheRide 2 also comes with Adidas Formotion™, which divides the heel area of the midsole, and allows the shoe tobetter adjust to uneven streets and sidewalks. Some testers complained that rocks would get stuck in the groove,but not enough to be a deal breaker. In the past, we’ve found that Adidas running shoes run somewhat narrow; theRide 2 is no different.

K-SWISS / Blade-Light Run - Neutral PerformanceContinuing With K-Swiss Aggressive Approach To The Running Market, K-Swiss Now Offers A LightweightTrainer/race Shoe. Weighing In At 9.3 Ounces, The Blade Light Run Is So Light And Comfy That You Hardly KnowYoure Wearing Them. Unique To The Blade Light Run Is The K-Swiss Eva Blade Similar To Standard Eva Foam,But In Blade Form. This Allows The Shoe To Shave Ounces While Giving Runners A Soft And Surprisingly SturdyRide. With The K-Swiss Proprietary Superfoam" Insert In The Midsole, These Shoes Are More Resistant To EarlyBreak Down Than Other Race Shoes. The Flow Cool System" Makes The Blade Light Run Shoe Super Airy AndPrevents Overheating. After Testing The Shoes Out On Fast Training Runs And Local Racing, Our OverallImpression Was Very Positive.

KARHU / Forward Ride - NeutralKarhu believes that by conserving vertical energy and creating a more efficient stride, you’ll go forward faster. In the FulcrumRide, Karhu’s main focus was to get an unobtrusive correction of pronation or supination while allowing the foot to follow itsnatural path. Intended for neutral runners, the Forward Fulcrum Ride feels somewhat strange when standing or walking. Themidsole underfoot feels somewhat like it’s rounded with a high spot in the middle. However, our testers liked the shoe whenrunning. The Forward Fulcrum Ride has a spongy midsole feel with great response to the ground. The shoe has a less thannatural heel-to-toe transition. The heel region is higher, which forces you to have a quick transition — we didn’t mind this. Wetested this shoe during long runs on both concrete and gravel paths, and found the ride to be fairly comfortable. Our testers didcomment that the seamless upper material is a tad tight for those with wider feet. However, if the shoe fits you well, it will makea great high-mileage performance trainer that won’t weigh you down.

MIZUNO / Wave Precision 11 - Neutral Lightweight TrainerA classic lightweight trainer, the Mizuno Wave Precision 11 is a great running shoe if you’re light on your feet or if you’re

looking to do some speed training. With an air mesh upper, we found the shoe to be extremely breathable while training in

warm weather. A particularly nice feature is the X10™ rubber used on the heel of the shoe. The most durable carbon rubber

on the market, X10™ allows the shoe to keep better traction for longer. Our testers were concerned about heel height. The

heel of the Precision 11 extends too far down, and testers reported an awkward heel strike in the first few rounds of testing.

We hope this issue is fixed, but we recommend taking the shoes for a test drive at your local running store. That problem

aside, we think the Mizuno Wave Precision 11 is definitely worth a look.

REEBOK / Aztrec 2 - NeutralWhen evaluating an entry-level, low-price-point shoe, we expect to get what we pay for. However, Reebok exceeded the mark

this time around. The Aztrec 2 is a lightweight, well-balanced trainer that goes the distance. We do admit that for an initial

break-in period, our testers thought the shoe was slightly inflexible in the forefoot. But after one week, we admired how smooth

the Aztrec gripped varying surfaces. Thanks to Reebok’s DMPRtek (a formula for rubber outsoles), it easily transitioned between

pavement, gravel and grass. Especially nice was the “Playdry” technology that wicks away moisture. From cross training to

tempo workouts, we felt cool and dry as promised. If you’re looking for an all-around trainer at an affordable price, the

Aztrec 2 certainly delivers.

Weight – Men’s 13.0 oz.Women’s 11.1 oz.adidas.comPrice - $130

Weight – Men’s 10.5oz.Women’s 9.2 oz.karhu.comPrice - $130

Weight – Men’s 9.3 oz.Women’s 8.5 oz.kswiss.comPrice - $90

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FALL 2010 SHOE GUIDENEW BALANCE / 1226 - StabilityThe New Balance 1226 is an upgradedmodel from last year’s 1225. The new modelimproves on the already superior suport, andfeatures greater heel impact absorption andcushion for longer distance runs. Our testersconfirmed the great balance of cushioningand support. To allow for added cushioningoutside of gel and EVA, New Balance usesan Ortholite® insert — a sponge-like footbedinsert that provides a little more cushion than

the standard foam footbed. Like its predecessor, the 1226 utilizes N-ERGY material in the heel and forefoot. This is a translucent rubbermaterial that gives tthe 1226 an exceptional ride with amazing cushioningand energy return. So, if you’re in the market for a new pair of stabilitykicks, be sure to check out the New Balance 1226.

NIKE / LunarGlide+2 - StabilityContinuing with the production of itsminimum-stitch running shoes, Nikeintroduces the LunarGlide+2. By usingan environmentally friendly adhesive,Nike is able to minimize weak points inthe shoes while keeping a firm, sturdystructure to the shoe. The LunarGlide+2constantly adjusts to your stride —whether you’re looking for a longer,more supportive ride or a more springyresponse for faster, tempo training runs.

To assist in the structure and breathability of this shoe, Nike usedstrong fly-wire panel along the sides of the upper. For a supportshoe, our testers found the EVA midsole firmness to be just right.It kept them from over-pronating without feeling overly obtrusive.However, testers that needed mild support found the shoe a littlestiff. If you liked the first version of the LunarGlide, we found theLunarGlide+2 to be very similar.

PUMA /Complete Velosis 2 - StabilityWhen training for long distance races,it’s nice to get a pair of shoes that hasboth ample support and cushion. ThePuma Complete Velosis 2 spans intoboth categories with its duoCELL™platform inserted into the midsole. Whilesome testers found this acceptable,many others commented that theypreferred other brands’ cushioning

systems to the Puma duoCELL™. Puma added Ortholite®footbeds (a step above the typical running shoe footbed) for extracomfort. The Complete Velosis 2 includes Puma’s ArchTec™ softplastic plate to keep the shoe from bending too much, and toreduce the foot’s workload. Although Puma labels this shoe as theultimate cushion shoe, we feel this is a it of a stretch. Our testersfound it to be an average cushion shoe. At $125, we found othersimilarly priced shoes to be better performers.

Weight – Men’s 11.0 oz.Women’s 9.0 oz.nike.comPrice - $100

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SALOMON / Speedcross 2 GTXSalomon is known for its well-made trailrunning shoes. The tradition continueswith the Speedcross 2 GTX. The shoe’sfirst version got rave reviews, and Salomonhas only made a few changes to itsnewest version. The Speedcross 2 GTXcomes with a GORE-TEX® liner to keep outthe elements (this adds an ounce or so).Running in colder weather? The WinterContragrip outsole makes sure lugs don’tfreeze, so you stick to the trail better. For

those needing a little stability, the Speedcross 2 GTX is outfitted withSCS Chasis, which helps prevent pronation and adds a little springinessfor push off. Besides being a great performer, the Salomon Speedcross 2GTX is pretty easy on the eyes, too.

INOV-8 / 312 GTXInov-8 caters to runners that want to belight on their feet and be as close to theground as possible. The 312 GTX fitsright in. Due to the low profile of the 312GTX, you’re more likely to feel some ofthe larger rocks and roots. But the shoealso allows for a better foot response totransition to the next step. Armed with aGORE-TEX® liner, this shoe is ideal forthose who love super technical trails. Itwill also be perfect for race day.

THE NORTH FACE / 104 GTXThe North Face 104 GTX is a great go-totrail running shoe for runners looking tolog a lot of miles on the trail, and forheavier-set runners that need a little extrasupport. The GORE-TEX® XCR® linerprotects feet from rain and snow, but stillallows for a small amount of breathability.To accommodate runners with differingfoot volumes, the 104 GTX XCR comeswith a more traditional lacing system, as

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DAY ONESOUDERTON-TELFORD-FRANCONIA

UNIVEST GRAND PRIX 2010 OFFERS TWOPERFECT DAYS IN “CLASSIC TOWNS” FORCYCLISTS, FAMILIES AND FANS

A spectacular new racecourse will be unveiled for the first time in2010 and the great North American Pro Classic will become evenmore accessible to fans. The event combines non-stop racingaction with a community festival atmosphere.

RECREATIONAL CYCLISTS: The Cyclosportif ride, changedfor 2010, is open to cyclists of all levels and offers a unique chanceto ride for two hours on a pro racecourse. Proceeds benefit PennFoundation. Afterwards cyclists can fuel up at great Soudertonspots like Main Street Java and the Caboose.

SHIMANO YOUTH SERIES: Kids races will start at 10:00amon Broad Street (registration begins at 9:00am). Admissionis free, helmets and parental signature required. Medals willbe awarded to all participants.

RACE FANS: The Univest Grand Prix, with its start and finish inSouderton, is one of the most prestigious and challengingbicycle races in North America. Cycling teams come fromaround the world, and the event is known far and wide as ashowcase for the best new racing talent - careers are made at

the Univest GP.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: The Univest GP offers aCommunity Expo with fun activities for kids and adults, includinglocal food vendors and face painting.

DAY TWODOYLESTOWNThe Univest Criterium of Doylestown is one of the most beautifulraces of its kind in the world. The racecourse encircles theborough’s annual Arts Festival in a day that mixes creativity andinternational sport. Parking is available at the new deck at Broadand Union Streets.

SHIMANO YOUTH SERIES: Races begin at 9:30am onCourt Street with registration opening at 8:30am. Autograph Alleyopens for children immediately following their races.

RACE FANS: The fast, challenging and technical racecoursehas made it a fan favorite. Pros begin sign-in at 10:00am,a great time to get an autograph or simply talk to a pro.Prime finish line viewing spots are taken quickly so stakeone out early!

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Take a break from the race andwalk through the wonderful arts and crafts exhibits of the DoylestownArts Festival. There’s food, face painting and evenscarecrow-building too.

Stop by Main StreetJava for organic, free-trade coffee roastedlocally. The fruitsmoothies and CaféMocha come highlyrecommended.

The Caboose Grille isa Great place for apost-cyclo lunch

Grab an espresso atSaxbee’s on Main

Italian riders andteams have won inDoylestown for thepast three years.

Cheer them on from apatio table at CaféAlessio on Main andCourt.

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The Cyclosportif has been redesigned for 2010, with thegoal of attracting more families and new cyclists to theevent. The ride will be held on the 3.8-mile “Finishing Circuit”of the pro race, offering a safe, challenging yet exhilaratingcycling experience. Families can try to complete one or morelaps. Serious cyclists can attempt 10 to 12 laps (38 to 45.6miles) in the allotted two hours, a goal that will requireexceptional fitness.

There will be a Feed Zone with food and drinks on WileAvenue, bicycle mechanics standing by for quick repairs,and post-ride prizes for participants. It’s a day where youride the racecourse, enjoy some great food, and then watchthe pros in action.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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Start/Finish Area:Main & Broad Street, Souderton, PA

CYCLOSPORTIF:Start 8:00am - Finish 10:00am(Laps of the 3.8 mile circuit)

FAMILY EXPO:9:00am - 3:00pm

SHIMANO YOUTH SERIES:Registration 9:00 - 10:00amStart 10:15am - Finish 11:00am(Ages 3-5 - Big Wheels/TrikesAges 6-8, Ages 9-10, Ages 11-13)

PRO RACE:Sign-In 10:30am - Staging 11:10amStart 11:30am - Finish 2:30pm(83 miles/133k)

Univest Criterium of Doylestown

PRO RACE:Sign-In 10:00am - Staging 10:40amStart 11:00am - Finish 1:00pm(50 miles/80k)

ART FESTIVAL:10:00am - 5:00pm

SHIMANO YOUTH SERIES:Registration 8:30 - 9:30amStart 9:30am - Finish 10:00am(Ages 3-5 - Big Wheels/TrikesAges 6-8, Ages 9-10, Ages 11-13)

POST-RACE PARTY ATPUCKS-PRINTERS ALLEY:

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GLOSSARY OFCYCLING TERMS

ATTACK - An explosiveacceleration of effort madeby a rider to shake othersout of their slipstream andgain time.

BREAK OR BREAKAWAY -An individual or group ofriders who gain time on therest of the field.

DRAFT OR DRAFTING -When a racer tucks inbehind another cyclist toseek a break from battlingthe wind; drafting canreduce the amount of energya rider has to expend by asmuch as 30%. All tactics incycling revolve around theconcept of drafting.

PACELINE - Racers in abreakaway or fast-movingpeloton alternate turns atthe front of the group, bothto keep the pace high, andto rest in the draft of theother cyclists.

PELOTON OR FIELD - Themain group of cyclists in therace. All race action isdescribed using the pelotonas the reference point.

SITTING-ON - The action ofa rider refusing to take turnsand ride in the wind. Therider is sitting back andbenefiting from the effortsof others.

BRIDGING THE GAP -The explosive effort ofleapfrogging from onegroup to another.

DROP - Leaving anotherrider or group behind,dropping them out of yourslipstream.

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Rider sign-in and opening ceremonies beginat 11:00am. The new figure-eight racecourseallows fans to see the cyclists twice a lapwith the best viewing at the Teams FeedZone on grueling Wile Ave Hill, a ten-minutewalk from the start/finish line. The 83-milerace will finish around 2:30pm. Its newdesign promises fans an unparalleled raceviewing experience.

DOYLESTOWNSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1211:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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The 50-mile race is a spectator’s delightand held on a fast circuit that climbs anddescends, twists and turns around theDoylestown Arts Festival. The Start/Finishline is at the top of town at Main and CourtStreets. Down the hill Lansdale/Doylestown Rail Line drops passengers offon the most exciting turn of the racecourse.

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Souderton-Telford and Doylestown havebeen named “Classic Towns of GreaterPhiladelphia” a Delaware Valley RegionalPlanning Commission program.

If you are an avid cyclist, it’s inevitable that one dayyou’re either going to try to get your bike in yourcar or on a plane. Once you try to travel with a

bicycle and not on it, it quickly becomes apparent thatyour ultra-light speed machine has now become anawkward fifty-pound sack of potatoes.

On the car, the bike requires a complicated andexpensive contraption that leaves the bike sticking outlike an extra arm growing from your back. Bike rackseat into your car’s precious MPGs, and when travelingat 70 mph you are pressure washing your bike withrain, bugs, dirt and trucker fireworks.

Traveling by plane might seem more congenial, butyou’ll quickly discover that there are hidden dangersto both your bike and your sanity. There are the airlinefees which can push $200 each way limit. If you havedeep pockets and are willing to pony up the cash forthe comfort of having your bike fly with you, there isstill the unknown variable of how well the TSA isgoing to repack your bike. After they have removedthe lovingly applied foam protection to make sureyour bike is not a pipe bomb, who’s to say they care ifyour cassette is wearing a hole into your top tube?

Need more incentive to fly with a bike? You can’t flywith CO2, luggage gets lost, it’s cumbersome travelingwith a bike box and neither taxis nor rental cars comewith racks and rarely do they fit a bike box inside.

Over the years I’ve explored ways to get around theseissues. I bought a station wagon or van to keep bikesinside, built two boxes for flying with a bike to avoidoversize fees and I’ve rented at my final destination.Each solution only solves one issue while creatingother slightly more bearable ones.

Recently I’ve discovered a few new options fordestination biking. Bike shipping companies arebeginning to sprout up with full service options thatget your bike to where you are going with less hassle.I decided to give the company BikeFlights a try on myrecent trip to British Colombia. On their website Ifilled out an online form about my destination, traveltimes, travel insurance and preferred method ofshipping. BikeFlights then negotiates with theirpreferred shipper, FedEx, I paid by credit card and theysent me a shipping label that I printed out andslapped on my box. I had the choice of either havingFedEx pick it up from my place or taking it to anauthorized FedEx shipper. The idea is that I wouldn’thave to think about the bike until I got to where I wasgoing. It was all pretty easy and seemed to be going

smooth until Canadian customs got hold of my bikeand proceeded to give me two days of worry. It was aninternational flight and new, more stringent policiesbetween Canada and US caught us by surprise. Forflying to Canada I paid about $12 more than I wouldhave if just flying with the bike. But I avoided a wholelot of hassle, had no checked luggage and saved myarms from hauling that sack of potatoes around.

The other new product I used was a CrateWorks bikebox that is made of a rugged corrugated plastic withan ingenious bike packing design and is collapsible foreasy travel or storage. Often times you end uptraveling around in your rental with a bike box takingup too much room, but the Pro XL-C from Crate Workscan flatten with a few swift moves. I highlyrecommend buying the optional wheel caddy to avoidcarrying the box. Even though it was cheaper, thereare some pros and cons too a CrateWorks box verses ahard case. For one, the CrateWorks shows more scars,which I presume means it has a limited lifespan.Fortunately CrateWorks offers replacement parts. Theother drawback was that the wheel system wasawkward to attach and a little tipsy when rolling,which a wider wheelbase would solve. Its advantagesinclude its light weight, collapsability, and lower cost.

For future traveling I’ll definitely be using BikeFlightsand my Crate Works box as a traveling option. In thewar on travel costs and logistics, both companies offergood options for battle.


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SeptemberSep 18. Tryad Adventure Challenge 5.9:00 AM. [email protected]. www.tryad-pt.comSep 25. Great Urban Race. 12:00 [email protected]. 773-770-6032www.greaturbanrace.com

CYCLING

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Cycling - Mountain and Cross

OngoingFeb-Oct. MTB on the Pennypack Trails. Tues,6:30 PM. Pine Road [email protected]. www.phillybikeclub.orgFeb-Dec. Bikesport Mountain BikeRide. Sun, 9:00 AM. Green Lane(Knight Road) parking [email protected]

AugustAug 7-8. The Wildcat Epic 100 2-stage 2-day 100-mile. 8:00 AM. CatskillMountains. [email protected]

Aug 21. Bear Creek Mountain Bike Raceand Festival. 5, 7, 14 & 21 Miles.9:00 AM. [email protected]

Aug 22. All Shook Up Weekend - Rattling50/20 MTB Races. 50 miles/20 miles.9:00 AM. [email protected]

SeptemberSep 4-5. 24 Hour Champion ChallengeMTB Race Seven Springs.www.masuperseries.com

Sep 11. Nittany Cross. Valley PreferredCycling Center. Trexlertown, PA.www.midatlanticcross.com

Sep 12. PAValleys.com THE OpenCyclocross Relay. 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.highspeedcycling@gmail.com717-350-1029www.highspeedcycling.com

Sep 16-19. 2010 RCST Mountain BikeBASH. 8:00 AM. Lykens State Park.www.rcst1.blogspot.com

Sep 18-19. Charm City Cross. Druid HillPark. Baltimore,MD.www.charmcitycycling.com

Sep 19. Bear Creek Summer Showdown2010 MASS Finals. Bear Creek Resort.Macungie, PA. 5, 7, 14 & 21 Miles.9:00 AM. [email protected]

Sep 26. Whirlybird Cyclocross. BrynAthyn College. Bryn Athyn, PA.www.guysracing.org

Cycling - Road

OngoingFeb-Oct. Northwest Philly Rides: Start timesvary. Sat & Sun. Northwest [email protected] phillybike-club.org

Feb-Oct. Bikesport Fast-paced RoadBike Ride. 40-50 miles. Sun 8 [email protected]

Feb-Oct. Mid-Atlantic Multisport Class:Ladies Night Indoor Cycling. Mon, 7:45 PM-8:45 PM. Upper Main Line YMCA.610-644-0440info@midatlanticmultisport.comwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Mar-Dec. High Road Cycle Recovery andDevelopment Rides. Sat, 9:00 Am.Wayne and Doylestown stores.www.twileysports.com

Mar-Dec. High Roads Training Rides. Tues,5:30 pm. Wayne and Doylestown stores.www.twileysports.com

Mar-Apr. Mid-Atlantic Multisport Class:Ladies Night Indoor Cycling. Mon, 7:00 -8:00 PM Upper Main Line YMCA.610-644-0440info@midatlanticmultisport.comwww.midatlanticmultisport.com

Mar-Dec. Bikesport Free Fix-a-flatClinic. 1st Sat, 9:30 AM. [email protected]

Mar-Dec. Cadence Outdoor ClimbingClass. Mon, 6:00 - 7:30 PMCadence Cycling & Multisport, [email protected] www.ca-dencecycling.com/training/sched-ule/classes/

Apr-Aug. Bikesport Friday MorningRoad Bike Ride for Women25-40 miles. Fri 9:15 AM. [email protected]

Apr-Oct. Cadence State CollegeTraining Camp. 12:00 PM. [email protected] 215-508-4300 www.cadencecycling.com

Apr-Dec. Thursday Night Training [email protected]. www.lehigh-wheelmen.org

May-Aug. Tuesday Night 24-7 Fitness Pro-AM Series. Tues, 7:30 PM Valley PreferredCycling Center. [email protected]. www.thevelodrome.com

AugustAug 1. Cycle Sports Circuit Race.www.cyclesports.com

Aug 1-2. Tour of Lancaster County.Lancaster PA www.allthatisgood.org

Aug 6. Tandemonium! - USA Cycling Na-tional 7:30 PM. Valley Preferred CyclingCenter [email protected] www.thevelodrome.com

Aug 7. Emrick Blvd Criterium.www.lehighwheelmen.org

Aug 7-14. Great Northern CrossingErie/Scranton. [email protected]. www.pedalpa.com

Aug 7. Kirkwood Road Race.717-468-8080.www.proamcycling.com/events.htm

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Aug 8. Colnago Gran FondoPhiladelphia PA. 32, 53 & 100 miledistances. 7:00 AM.www.granfondophiladelphia.com

Aug 8. DeSales Circuit Race.cycledromebikes.com

Aug 8. Tour de Christiana Criterium.www.speeddreamsports.com

Aug 13. The Rodale Corporate ChallengeFinals. 7:30 PM Valley Preferred CyclingCenter [email protected]. www.thevelodrome.com

Aug 14. 3rd Annual Mike Clark MemorialRide. Wilmington, DE. 25-75 Miles plus aKids Ride. 8:00 AM [email protected]

Aug 14. Blueberry Circuit Time Trial.10 Mi, 15 Mi. 8:00 AM. Hammonton, NJ.www.propedalsbikeshop.com

Aug 14. GreenBranch Park Century.8:00 AM. Green Branch Park.856-794-8633. sjwheelmen.org

Aug 14. Inaugural American Hero’sWalk/Run/Bike for Cancer Research.1 Mile Youth, 5k, 10k & 15k. 9:00 AM.Simone Protective Cancer Center.609-896-2646. www.drsimone.com

Aug 14. Sunbury YMCA 9th Annual BikeRace. Sunbury YMCA. gsvymca.orgAug 14. Tour de Millersburg Stage Race.www.tourdemillersburg.comAug 14-15. Wine Country Classic StageRace. www.lakecountrybike.comAug 15. Oley Valley Junior Road Race.www.pacycling.org

Aug 15. Tour de Millersburg Stage Race.www.tourdemillersburg.com

Aug 20. Air ProductsDevelopmental Finals. 7:30 PM.Valley Preferred Cycling Center610-395-7000. [email protected]

Aug 21. Medford Twp Police OfficersAssn. Tour de Medford. 8:30 AM.Medford, NJ. www.bikereg.comAug 21-22. Guy’s Chester County StageRace. Phoenixville, PA.www.guysracing.org

Aug 22. Livestrong Challenge Philly.10, 20, 45, 75 & 100 Miles.www.teamlivestrong.org

Aug 27. Salamander Madison Cup. 7:30PM. Valley Preferred Cycling [email protected]. www.thevelodrome.comAug 28-29. Lehigh Valley WineryCriterium. [email protected] 28. Round The Valley Memorial LakeState Park. www.bikelebanon.orgAug 28. Strasburg Road Race.717-468-8080. www.proamcycling.com

SeptemberSep 4. The 10th Annual Phillipsburg Crit.8:00 AM. Phillipsburg, NJ.www.pburgcrit.com

Sep 4. Wilkes-Barre Criterium StateChampionships. 21, 25 & 40 Miles.11:30 AM. Wilkes-Barre, PA.www.nepacycling.comSep 5. NYC 300K. www.njrando.comSep 5. Robeson Tonship State Road Race.www.pacycling.org

Sep 11-12. Univest Grand PrixStage Race. Souderton &Doylestown, PA.www.univestgrandprix.com

Sep 11. Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer New JerseyMotorsports Park 215-431-8247,[email protected]

Sep 11. Apple Festival Road Race.www.montrosebikerace.com

Sep 11. Scenic Schuylkill Century.7:45 AM Philadelphia [email protected]

Sep 11. Pine Grove Furnace Time Trial.www.usacycling.org

Sep 12. Bike Philly 2010 8:00 AM.10, 20, 35 mile Philadelphia [email protected] x3www.bikephilly.org

Sep 12. South Jersey Tour des Farms.8:00 AM. www.sjrcd.org/tourdesfarms

Sep 12. Bike MS: Hops to Hops Ride2010. 40 mile. 8:00 AM.www.nationalmssociety.org

Sep 12. TD Bank Bike Philly.8:00 AM. Art Museum Steps,Philadelphia, [email protected]. www.bikephilly.org

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Sep 12. Yuasa Right From the StartCriterium. www.paycling.org

Sep 17-19. Cycling Festival Stage Race.www.redroseraces.com

Sep 18-19. Bear Creek Resort MASSFinals Weekend MTB Race.

Sep 18. Jessica Ann Hicks Road Race.Van Rensselar Park Elementary School.jessicaannhicks.org

Sep 18. Tour de Delaware Gran Fondo.150 Miles. Wilminton, [email protected]

Sep 22-25. Source of the Delaware. 250miles. New Hope, PA/Hancock NY. [email protected] x4 www.pedalpa.com

Sep 25. 5th Annual Tour de TellicoCentury Ride. 50km, 100km & 100 mi.8:00 AM. Tellico Village [email protected]

Sep 25-26. Bike MS: The Great NewJersey Country Bike Ride 20, 50, and 100mile Morristown NJ [email protected]

Sep 25-26. Bike MS: City to ShoreRide 2010. 8:00 AM.www.nationalmssociety.org

Sep 26. PASA's 3rd Annual Bike FreshBike Local Ride. 25, 50, 75 Mile Routes.7:00 AM. Victory Brewing Company.Downingtown, [email protected]/bikefresh

MULTISPORT:TRIATHLON ANDDUATHLON

EVENTS

OngoingFeb-Oct. Cadence Essential Freestylefor the Triathlete: TechniqueThurs, 6:00PM-7:00 PM.Cadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/Feb-Oct. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Triathlon SwimmingThurs, 7:00 - 8:00 PMUpper Main Line YMCAinfo@midatlanticmultisport.com610-644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.comwww.piranha-sports.com

AugustAug 1. Pittsburgh Triathlon &Adventure Race. Tri: 1500 MeterSwim, 40K Bike, 10K Run Sprint Tri:600 Meter Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run.Adv: 2 Mile Paddle, 20K Bike, 5KRun. 6:45 [email protected]

Aug 1. SheROX Philadelphia 2010.8:00 AM. Fairmount Parkwww.sheroxtri.com

Aug 7. Weekend Warrior Triathlon 4 - Per-son Relay 7:30 AM 18 miles Shillington [email protected] 610-775-4614www.makebreak.com

Aug 8. DQ Triathlon at Kings Grant.www.dqtridu.com

Aug 14. Trimax Bald Bear Triathlon25 mi. swim/14.7 mi. bike/2.2 mi. run7:30 AM Macungie PAjohn@trimaxendurancesports.com610.780.8034www.trimaxendurancesports.com

Aug 14. 2010 Sebagoman Triathlon.8:00 AM. Harriman State [email protected]

Aug 14. Lums Pond Youth Triathlon.Du: 2 Mile Run, 19.5 Mile Bike &3 Mile Run. 7:15 [email protected]

Aug 15. Lums Pond Triathlon &Duathlon. Tri: 0.5 Mile Swim, 19.5Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run. 7:45 [email protected]

Aug 15. Tuckahoe Sprint Duathlon.7:30 AM. [email protected]/tuckahoetri.htm

Aug 15. XTERRA Dirty Grizzly Off-RoadTri .5 mi. swim/10 mi. mt.bike/ 3.2 mi.trail run or .25 mi. swim / 5 mi. mt.bike/3.2 mi. run 7:30 AM. Macungie PAjohn@trimaxendurancesports.com610.780.8034www.trimaxendurancesports.com

Aug 20. LARA Kids Triathlon. LewisburgCommunity Pool. 570-524-4774.www.lewisburgtriathlon.com/kidstriathlon

Aug 21. 5th Annual LARA Sprint Triathlon.Lewisburg Area Community Poolwww.lewisburgtriathlon.com

Aug 22. Cannonman Triathlon Half:1.2 Mile Swim, 54 Mile Bike &13.1 Mile Run. 7:00 AMShawnee State [email protected]

Aug 29. DiamondGirl New YorkSprint: 500 Meter Swim, 15.5 MileBike, 4 Mile Run. 8:00 AMLake Sebago [email protected]

Aug 29. Riverstock Triathlon. ShikellamyMarina State Park. 570-271-1055.www.riverstocktri.com

SeptemberSep 4. DQ Triathlon at Marlton Lakes.www.dqtridu.com

Sep 5. Riverstock Tri www.PAValleys.com

Sep 11. 2010 Quakerman Half Triathlon8:00 AM. Nockamixon State Park MarinaArea. www.genesisadventures.com

Sep 11. 2010 Quakerman Olympic+Distance Triathlon. 9:30 AM.Nockamixon State Park Marina Areawww.genesisadventures.com

Sep 12. 5th Annual Nation’s Triathlon.Washington, DCwww.nationstri.com

NEW! New Jersey Mud Run for Cancer!

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Sep 12. Delaware DiamondmanTriathlon Half: 1.2 Mile Swim,56 Mile Bike, 13.1 Mile Run.7:15 [email protected]

Sep 12. Blueman Triathlon 8:00 AM..6 mi. swim/13.5 mi. bike/3.2 mi.Bernville PA 610.780.8034john@trimaxendurancesports.comwww.trimaxendurancesports.com

Sep 12. The OC Duathlon/Triathlon.8:00 AM. [email protected]/oceancitytri.htm

Sep 18. Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon.Sprint: 0.6 Mile Swim, 16 Mile Bike,2 Mile Run. DE Seashore State Park.www.deweybeachtriathlon.com

Sep 19. Marshman Triathlon FunRun: 0.4 Mile Run. 7:30 AMMarsh Creek State [email protected]

RUNNING

EVENTS

OngoingFeb-Aug. The North Face ThursdayEvening Trail RunTues-Thurs, 6:00-PM Valley ForgeNational Park [email protected]

Feb-Aug. Manayunk Running ClubUp to 6.2 miles/10KThurs, 6:30-PM 9:00 PM. Bryn MawrRunning Co. [email protected]. Jenkintown Running Co. GroupRun. Wed, 6:00 PM. 416 old york [email protected] 215-887-2848www.jenkrun.com

AugustAug 5. Run for Research. 7:00 PM610-696-0115. www.runccrs.com

Aug 7. Blue Eagle 5K Run/WalkLower Nazareth Elementary [email protected]. 610-349-3574nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com/blueeagle5k.html

Aug 14. Guts & Glory 5K Run. 8:45 [email protected] online.ccfa.org

Aug 14. Inaugural American Hero’sWalk/Run/Bike For Cancer ResearchBenefit 5k, 10k and 15k. 9:00 AMwww.drsimone.com

Aug 14. Ox Trot. 8:00 AMBowmansville Memorial Parkwww.active.com

Aug 15. Philadelphia Track Pentathlon &Throws Triathlon 8:00 AM LowerGwynedd PA [email protected] www.fastcatsports.com

Aug 17. CCRS Tuesday in the Park 5k7:00 PM. www.mid-atlanticevents.com

Aug 18. Dash & Splash 5k.7:00 PM. Hatfield Community Parkwww.active.com

Aug 18. Tour de Lance 5K Run/[email protected]. 302-477-1118www.races2run.com

Aug 19. Third Thirsty Thursday #5 5k7:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Aug 21. Livestrong Challenge Philly.5 & 10K Walk/Run.www.teamlivestrong.org

Aug 21. All Shook Up Weekend - RattlingXC Trail Run 20K. 9:00 [email protected]

Aug 22. 2010 Radnor RedSteeplechase Run & Walk.5K. 9:00 AM.www.radnorredsteeplechase.org

Aug 28. 2nd Annual Stafford TownshipPBA Local 297 5K Run. 9:00 AM St.Mary’s of the Pine [email protected]. 609-489-4461www.staffordpba.org

Aug 28. Free to Breathe Lung Cancer 5KRun/Walk. 7:30 AM. City Island/RiverView Pavillion. Harrisburg, PA.participate.freetobreathe.org

Aug 29. Stone Harbor Lions 10K/5KRuns 8:00 AM Stone Harbor [email protected] 609-412-6957www.active.com

SeptemberSep 4. 36th Annual Cliff Robbins Sr.Memorial High School Cross Country RaceDallas, PA.home.ptd.net/~rrrawls/wyoval.htm#Schedule

Sep 4. Run for the Ages Age-Graded 10KTrail Chase Reading [email protected] 610-603-9393pagodapacers.com/RFTAApp2010.pdf

Sep 11. Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer. New JerseyMotorsports Park. [email protected]

Sep 11. 21st Annual Paper Mill Run 5K10:00 AM. Wissahickon and Lincoln Dr215-438-5711. www.rittenhousetown.org

Sep 11. FOP Heroes Fund 5k. 4:00 PMwww.runccrs.comSep 11. Run for the Gold HazletonYMCA/YWCAhazletonymcaywca.org/run/index.htm

Sep 12. D&H Distance Run570-785-7245. www.nepa-rail-trails.org

Sep 12. The Lehigh Valley HealthNetwork Marathon for Via.Allentown, PA. Relay, Full and HalfMarathon, 5K Walk.www.vianet.org

Sep 16. Third Thirsty Thursday #6 5k7:00 AM. [email protected]. www.pretzelcitysports.com

Sep 18. 2nd Annual Camelot for Children5K Walk/Run. Ironton Rail Trail, PAwww.camelotforchildren.org

Sep 18. The Wascally Wabbit Twail Wun5 miles. 9:00 [email protected]. 866-338-5167www.goalsara.org


Sep 19. ING Rock ‘n’ RollPhiladelphia Half MarathonEakins Oval, Philadelphia, PArunrocknroll.com

Sep 19. Team for Life - Philadelphia Rock‘n’ Roll. 7:00 AM. [email protected]. www.lazarex.org

Sep 19. Carol's Annual Run Of Love 5KRun/Walk 8:00 AM 5K run WarminsterPA [email protected] www.CarolForHeart.org

Sep 25. Fifth Annual Step Up for theArc of Union County. 10:00 AMwww.active.com

Sep 25. Joe McGinnis Scholarship 5KRun/Walk. 5K. 9:00 AM PA Guild ofCrafters in Tyler State Park. Route 332,Newtown, PA. www.active.com

Sep 25. North Penn United Way 15thAnnual "Run for Your Neighbor". 5K9:00 AM Harleysville PA 215-256-5288www.npuw.org/5K

Sep 26. Newport Liberty Half Marathonwww.newporthalfmarathon.com

Sep 26. Aardvark Aamble 5K trail walkDelaware Water Gap Nat'l RecreationArea www.aardvarksportsshop.com570-842-4737

Submit Your Events online atwww.libertysportsmag.com fora free listing in the Calendar ofEvents sponsored by ThePerformance Lab in print andon the web.

SWIMMING

EVENTS

OngoingFeb-Jun. Coached Pool WorkoutsSun, 7:00 AM. Ocean City Aquaticsand Fitness Centerwww.oceancityswimclub.comFeb-Dec. Coached Pool WorkoutsTues, 8:30 PM. Ocean City Aquaticsand Fitness Centerwww.oceancityswimclub.comFeb-Oct. Cadence Essential Freestylefor the Triathlete: TechniqueThurs 6:00 - 7:00 PMCadence Cycling & [email protected]/training/schedule/classes/Feb-Oct. Mid-Atlantic MultisportClass: Triathlon SwimmingThurs 7:00 - 8:00 PMUpper Main Line [email protected](610) 644-0440www.midatlanticmultisport.comJul-Aug. Coached Open WaterWorkouts. Sun, 8:00 AMLongport, NJLongport Beach Patrol Headquarterswww.oceancityswimclub.comJul-Aug. Uncoached Pool WorkoutsSun, 7:00 AM. Ocean City Aquaticsand Fitness Centerwww.oceancityswimclub.com



CHOICE GEAR


2010 Zipp 404 Carbon ClinchersBy Cassandra King

Dimples are fast! I've been riding the new, wider-profileZipp 404 dimpled Carbon Clinchers for about a month.Zipp has been developing these wheels under a shroud ofsecrecy for almost two years. After countless rounds ofprototyping, testing, and refining, they've finally releasedthem to the public. Despite this being their first attemptat a carbon clincher, Zipp has raised the bar set byreputable manufacturers like Reynolds, Shimano, andEdge Composites. The incredible stiffness of these wheelswas a bit of a surprise at first. When accelerating andpunching it in sprints, they wheels power up and go. Onthe flats, they seemingly turn into machines of perpetualmotion. On the cobbles, they filter out energy-suckingvibration. The do all of this while maintaining theirfeathery 1,557g weight, which is over 100g lighter thanthe traditional 404 clincher.

Carefully handcrafted in Speedway, Indiana, the 404 Carbon Clinchers combine the ease of use of a clincher with the ride quality of atubular. This latest offering from Zipp boasts a thicker aerodynamic profile than their earlier models. Accordingly, they are also widerthan almost any modern rim available. I had to adjust my brakes after I swapped out my other race wheels to accommodate the newwider rim, which Zipp has dubbed their "Firecrest" shape. The wider shape's improved aerodynamics are counterintuitive, much like thedimples, and it would take an aerodynamicist to truly understand the science behind the Firecrest's performance. In layman's terms, thewider shape creates a pocket of turbulence, or "dirty air," that allows the trailing end ofthe bike to slip through, almost unnoticed by the forces of aerodynamic drag. The rimwidth at the braking surface is 25.5mm. This thickness increases to 27.5mm at itswidest point. This additional width, which creates a high-radius curve, is what makesthe wheel torsionally stiffer while climbing and sprinting. The additional thickness ofthe Firecrest shape also acts as a shock absorber, providing buttery-smoothness overrougher road surfaces.

Additionally, I made sure to swap out my brake pads to the ones manufactured andrecommended by Zipp, the Tangente cork pads. Zipp has taken care to re-engineer thecarbon surface of these wheels to prevent spikes in rim temperature while braking onlong descents. Non-Zipp pads designed for carbon brake surfaces, such as the onesmanufactured by SwissStop, will technically work, but will still squeal a bit. TheTangente cork pads did not squeal and provided more than enough stopping power inall conditions. The heat-resistant resin they've employed is based on materials used inmotorsport brake systems such as Formula 1 race cars. To test the braking power of thecork on carbon combo, I rode these wheels without incident on both dry and wetdownhill conditions. Finally, I wanted to see how these wheels responded to somerough terrain, loose gravel, minor bumps, and smaller objects on the road. I am happyto report that, for all conditions, I felt no sense of uneasiness or loss of control at anytime. The wheels responded beautifully. I hammered them on flats, hills, and some fastdescents. They wheels felt sturdy and controlled underneath me at all times and left me feeling as if I were truly riding on rails. Simply

put, they delivered incredibly in every aspect, every single time, living up to the reliability andpredictability we've come to expect from Zipp.

I tested the wheels with Zipp Tangente tires that are also dimpled and provide an additionalaero benefit. The Tangentes are made by Vittoria for Zipp and have a supple feel withamazing grip to them. A light clincher with minimal rolling resistance that are perfect forracing and training.

If you are in the market to invest in a great set of fast, stiff, responsive race wheels, and do notwant the hassle of gluing $120 tubular tires, I would highly recommend the new Zipp 404Carbon Clinchers. At $2,700, they're not cheap, and, thanks to their immediate popularity,you'll have to get on the waiting list. But I promise, these carbon beauties will make you smileand will make your teammates thoroughly jealous.

Ultimately, the choice is simple: You can race on 404 Carbon Clinchers, or you can race against them. To find out more about the Zipp404 Carbon Clinchers visit www.zipp.com.

Peanut Butter and Co’s Easy SqueezyPeanut Butter Squeeze PacksBy Laurence Kelly

Constantly eating on a bike, trailside oreven in your car? Then youmight just fallin love with Peanut Butter and Co’s EasySqueezy Peanut Butter Squeeze Packs.About three times the size of a gel shot,these packets are filled with delicious,creamy peanut butter. Throw one in yourjersey with a banana or some pretzels andthe real race will be to your next snack.They’re available in three varieties:Smooth Operator (plain), Dark Chocolate

Dreams (dark chocolate), and The Bees Knees (honey).You’ll feelgood about what you're putting in your body. The peanut buttercontains no hydrogenated oils, trans fats, cholesterol, or refinedsugars, and are vegetarian.

When you’re done eating, put the package back in your pocket. It’supcyclable! Peanut Butter and Co partners with the Trenton, NJbased TerraCycle, whomakes their packaging into reusable stuff liketote bags and pencil cases. If yummy peanut butter in eco-friendlypackaging isn’t enough,maybe you can get excited about PeanutButter & Co’s professional women’s cycling team.

Peanut Butter and Co also offers jars in ten different flavors. Firethings up with spicy “The Heat Is On.”Treat your tongue withMighty Maple, which is sweetened with syrup. Find out more atwww.ilovepeanutbutter.com.

Limar Ultralight Pro104Carbon HelmetBy Matt Reece

The Ultralight Pro104Carbon Helmet mightbe familiar to those ofyou who spent Julywatching the tour asthe Footon-Servetto-Fuji team, who wereconstantly agressive,sports them. Billed asthe world’s lightesthelmet, weighing in at 170 grams, the 104 is indeed very light.

Beyond being lightweight, the 104 provides a great ventilationsystem with 22 vents. The Limar ratchet system makes it easy tofit the helmet to your head. For the style conscious, the helmet ismore stylish than many by being close fitting to the head.

The only real hassle would be for those of you who like to puttheir sunglasses in the front of the helmet. The Limar has a netin the front vents which doesn’t allow for sunglasses in the vents.The Limar Ultralight Pro104 Carbon is a comfortable, light, andairy helmet worth trying out. Learn more about Limar atwww.limar.com.


CHOICE GEAR


Look Keo 2 Max PedalsBy Matt ReeceLook took their popular Keo line of pedals and overhauled them for this year. There arethree key improvements over the early Keo that all create a better pedal. The firstnoticeable difference is the in-molded stainless steel plate that makes for a smootherentry while improving the life of the pedal. Look has also widened the composite bodyof the Keo making for a substantial platform to clip into and providing the rider with asolid platform and additional comfort on longer rides. The third change was to oversizethe axle and improve the seals. The axle change makes for an overall stiffer pedal andprevents out of saddle rocking when stomping on the pedals.

The new Look Keo 2 Max pedals areavailable in grey (tested) and white for$179.99 and weigh in at 125 grams perpedal, a slightly lighter carbon modelsells for $249.99. The pedals come with

grey cleats that allow for 4.5 degrees of float. Two additional cleats are available, one thatdoubles the float to 9 degrees, for those that require extra float, and a fixed cleat version.

The revamped cleats are the easiest we have ever walked in with newly added walkingpads that create a more sure-footed base to walk on. The downside to the pads is they dowear quickly. Keep the pads and cleats clean for optimal performance. The Look Keo 2salso have an adjustable Q-Factor of 2mm for those that need it and the pedal tension isadjustable as well.

The Look Keo 2 Max pedals provide great performance at an excellent price. For moredetails and information go to www.lookcycle-usa.com.

Continental Gator Hardshell TiresBy Patrick Engleman

Over the last few years, I have ridden exclusively with flat protectiontires on my road bikes. Due to the city riding,my size, and propensityto bunny hop glass, pot holes,manhole covers, roadkill, and the like,they were the only tires that would live up to the abuse I throw downon the rubber. Before those, I was forever fixing flats, and it seemedthat every bike ride involved one stop to fix a flat. After I had thesemagical, albeit hard tires, my ride’s flat changing adventures werefewer and fewer. I was in love.

I have had the chance to ride both the folding kevlar bead (size 23)and non-folding steel bead (size 25) Continental Gator Hardshellvarieties. I have the folders on my road bike and the Gators with thewire up their spine onmy city bike. I figured that they would both dowell on their respective machines. Although the overall feel of thetires was a bit softer than I was used to. I think some folks in theindustry would call that soft feeling “supple”which comes aboutthrough the 170 threads in each inch of casing of the tire versus the120 tpi of the tires I usually ride. I guess those 50 threads really makea difference. At this point in my time riding the tires, I would say thatthey fall between the feel of Vittoria Open Corsas and the Armadillosthat I was so dedicated to. A bit of a mental adjustment, some playwith the tire pressure, and confidence in my new tire choice helpedme get used to the feel of the new tires.

While traveling throughmy short time on the tires in every type ofcondition frommixed rock/gravel surfaces of “Upsate Pennsylvania”to the potholed streets of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, thesetires have so far, with all knuckles wrapping on wood, not flattedeven once, for which I am grateful. The Gator Hardshell moniker wasearned by applying not only a bead-to-bead layer of DuraSkin™(polyamide fabric), but also, a Kevlar® reinforced layer on the tire,making the tire a triple threat to road bits dead set on ruining yourday.

They are billed as the “kilometer king”because of the profusion ofhigh mileage stories floating around. Some people even speak ofthese tires existing in a league of their own, amongst no other tire. Iam not totally sold on that, but I also do not have the professed milesinto these tires as some other folks do.

I feel that tires really need to be ridden for a long time through manyexperiences to determine if they are empirically better or differentthan the other tires that I have ridden, so keep an eye out for morereviews of these tires as time continues.www.conti-online.com.


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GoPro HD HeroBy Patrick Engleman

Holy crap did you see how fast that was? Seriously, I could use this thing for everything I do. I love it. Rideswill be so cool with this now.

I think I have said just about all of those things over and over again since I got my paws all over thehardened plastic case of my Go Pro HDHelmet Hero camera. First off…lets just say that this thing shoots1080p in a camera that is under $300. Sure, there is no zoom, and limited space, but shooting at that levelfor under $300 is really crazy.

The camera that is capable of shooting, 1080p, 960p, 720p, video and 5 megapixel timed or “burst”pictures, is once it is inside it’s included case, its just waiting to take on anything you could throw at it.

I have ridden with this in all sorts of weather and conditions and it shoots with great quality. I have alsoshot underwater in the Delaware River, the Atlantic Ocean, had a toddler throw sand and rocks at it, andeven jumped of a Newport, RI pier with this camera to record some of my summer adventures, with notone little hop of the video.

It did take a while to initially set up the proper viewing angle. I shot a really great session of riding at a pump track and only really got my rearwheel. I also shot a trip through center city to get my groceries and only really got my bag onmy front rack, so it does take a bit to set it up right,but once it is set, you could get hours of good quality pictures and video of riding, swimming, car racing, or anything you could even imaginedoing. There is an on camera viewing pack that is coming in the near future, but is not available just yet.

The case has both a waterproof back and a non-waterproof back that snap in place. Included with the camera is a battery, a vented helmet mountthat goes on just like any night riding system, a night lamp style elastic headband clamp, two other sticky helmet mounts and two gear mounts.The sticky mounts are all attached with super strong 3m sticky stuff, so they are not going anywhere. If you need other types of mounts for watersports, handle bars, etc.You can pick them up for about $20. The helmet mount is so strong that it took some crazy head dodging to ensure thatone particular low hanging branch did not take my helmet right off my head. This thing is rock solid and even if you break it, all of thereplacement parts are very reasonably priced directly fromGoPro.

There are some fallbacks about this camera. It does not do well with night riding. I used it at a night courier race inManhattan, and it did notshoot well with just light from the streetlights, but it worked like a champ on a midnight ride through Times Square. I am going to try to ride withmy light system and the helmet when the days get a bit shorter. One other issue that I seem to have with it is that it picks up sound from thecamera bouncing around inside the housing. That could be covered over with somemusic in editing or fixed with some foam build up inside thecase. The menu and series of buttons it takes to flip thorough it is a bit cumbersome to remember and I don’t really want to break out theinstruction sheet trailside, or under water. I am also looking forward to an on camera viewing system in the near future.

You could pick up this camera directly fromGoPro online, or you could get them at any of your outdoor retailers like bike, ski, and outdoorsshops. If you want to share your adventures with your friends, or you are looking to get a nice gift for someone who has everything, this is theright choice for you.www.goprocamera.com.


Connex byWippermanBy Patrick Engleman

I carry a chain tool with mealways and learned how to useone when I was pretty youngbecause many of mymountainbike rides involve brokenchains. Even the thick 7-speedchains back in the day wouldend up snapped.My torque onthe cranks and the strength ofthe chains seem to not goalong with each other well. I

have been on the 9-speed chain train for a few years, and I knowhow far I could push these chains, and kind of have a feeling nowfor chain wear without checking it with a tool.

Because they are not generally stocked in bike shops, I have neverhad the chance of riding with a wipperman chain but when theopportunity presented itself, I jumped at the chance to put one onmy geared mountain bike. It seems that I break that chain themost, so why not try it there.

Due to the simplicity and ease of using the included Connex link,my bike wasmounted up with the Connex byWipperman 9sX andI was off for somemid-wintermiles. The Connex link works easierfor both install and removal than any other“quick link” systemsfrom the other chain companies.After actually reading theinstructions, the 90-degree installationmethodmakes this systemalmost too easy to use. I thought I had done something wrong, butafter rereading the directions, I determined that it was on correctly.

Since the installation, I have been riding this chain exclusivelysince February in places like Ray’s Mountain Bike Park, which putssevere stress on chains as well as locations such asWissahickon,Fairhill, and all of the other Philadelphia-region mountain bikelocations. I have not changed the style of shifting or riding, but Ihave decreased mymis-shifts and chain noise by almost 100%.The stainless steel inner links keep this chain totally rust free.Even with other chains, I have experienced some rust over thesame amount of time and riding especially due to a wetspring. The high-grade nickel outer plates seem to be holdingtheir own as well. .

I am running a sram x.9 drivetrain with this chain, but it will workon any 9-speed system. The 9sx has a claimed weight of 289g for110 links, although they include 114 links and the connector. Iwould be lying if I did not include the thought that these chainsare pricy. This chain has a MSRP that is almost double that of acomparable chain, but with the wear life and awesomeperformance, it will pay for itself thanks to lack of worry andlongevity of the product. Connex byWipperman offers 7 levels ofthe 9-speed chain, with this chain 2nd from the top of theperformance list. They also offer many 10-speed versions, andrecommend the 10s8 chain for 10 speed mountain bikeapplications. I would recommend this chain if you are looking toput a ton of miles on any one product, or you break chains often.It is worth the up front expense for the peace of mind and long lifethat a strong chain like this provides.www.connexchain.com


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