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Open a Padlock with an Aluminum Can [Video]

Open a Padlock with an Aluminum Can [Video]:

Most us who've had school lockers or rental storage units know that lots of people trust inexpensive padlocks to secure their belongings. Tactical studies weblog ITS Tactical proves that this trust is a false sense of security by opening the two most popular type of padlocks with shims cut from an aluminum soda can. More »

Shimano showcases the Ultegra Di2 electronic bike gears, we go for a ride

Shimano showcases the Ultegra Di2 electronic bike gears, we go for a ride:

How much would you spend for an upgrade to smooth shifting on your next road bike? If $4,000 to $8,000 is in the ballpark, then a Shimano-powered electronic bike may be in your future. We took the cycling giant's latest gear for a spin in Central Park, drawing envious glances from various spandex-clad bikers during the ride. Outfitted with the company's newest Ultegra 6770 Di2 series of gears, the shifters gave us a taste of technology normally reserved for Tour de Francers -- at new, more affordable pricing. So what was it like to be the envy of cyclists everywhere? Jump past the break to find out.

Gallery: Shimano Di2 electric bike shifter

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Brand New Trail Centre in North Wales

Brand New Trail Centre in North Wales:

Designs have been finished for a brand new mountain bike trail centre in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales.

According to the Archtrail website "the centre will include a blue grade XC trail around Tanygrisiau Resevoir, a jump skills area and four brand new downhill tracks along with a dedicated uplift road. With the Nant Gwrtheyrn National DH track, Betws-y-Coed, Penmachno and Coed y Brenin trail centres all being within 30 miles of the centre, this is set to be a great addition to an already fantastic mountain biking region".

Go to the Archtrail website to check out the lines you could be riding in the not so distant future.

Ever Been Tempted by the Trans Wales MTB Event?

Ever Been Tempted by the Trans Wales MTB Event?:

The TransWales is a 7/8 day long Mountain Bike stage challenge. The event is a mixture of linking stages and special stages and can be tackled in either pairs or as solo riders. It's not just endurance but also tactics, the right equipment and an ability to pace yourself is key to enjoying as well as to winning this event.

The first ever TransWales MTB event was in 2006 and the 2011 race started on the 14th of August. Each day there was a 70-85 km "linking stage" taking you from point A to B. Untimed, but you have to finish within the time limit. Somewhere within that "linking stage" is a timed "special stage". Think a 10 - 20 minute time trial at red-line in the middle of a 5-6 hour endurance ride.

I'm interested in what type of people enter this kind of race and what suffering, challenges and training they put themselves through. So after a little digging about on the web I came upon a great blog from a guy called Robert who lives in America but who decided to fly across the pond and enter this years event. During his training he describes the challenge as "probably the most daunting bike adventure I've faced to date". He's written up a great stage-by-stage account of the race which is well worth a read. Check it out here: fortyf15teen. He also produced an enjoyable summary video which gives an insight into the 8 days and 400 miles of riding all in under 8 minutes.

2011 Trans-Wales Mountain Bike Challenge from robert on Vimeo.

So if you like the idea why not get thinking about next years event. Or if you're not sure you're up to the full challenge there's always the the Mini Tans Wales Event...your choice of either a 3 or 4 day challenge.

Howies Coed Y Brenin Enduro 2011 Video

Howies Coed Y Brenin Enduro 2011 Video:

Video from the first Coed y Brenin Enduro by Maia Media. A mixture of DSLR and chest mounted GoPro footage giving you a great riders perspective. Watch the video and relive the fun and the pain. Or if you weren't there let it persuade you to enter next year!

Neil Donoghue rides B-Line the New Black @ Llandegla

Neil Donoghue rides B-Line the New Black @ Llandegla:

The new trails at Oneplanet Adventure Llandegla are now in full swing, so Donny and
Laurence CE figured they needed to get out and film. The new sections are serious amounts of fun...but dont just take our word for it.

Autumn Biking Inspiration

Autumn Biking Inspiration:

A little autumn riding inspiration from Flickr. If this doesn't get you excited to get on on your bike I don't know what will!?

Photo's by Jonathon Williams of a rider biking down Llanfairfechan Mountain with a view towards Bangor.

An Atmospheric Nant yr Arian

An Atmospheric Nant yr Arian:

A magical, mystical and atmospheric morning in Nant yr Arian. It had been a pretty cold night but at 8.30am the sun was just coming up over the mountains and breaking through the mist.

Photo inspiration from Chris Terry on Flickr. It makes my spine tingle!

Llanrwst Running Routes - Page 1 of 1

<b>Llanrwst</b> Running Routes - Page 1 of 1: Listings 1-10 of 1 running routes in Llanrwst, Conwy, UK created by members at WalkJogRun.net including calories and pace calculations.
www.walkjogrun.net/running-routes/UK/Conwy/Llanrwst/