Spring 2005 Cross Training Part II
and dine in style....your choice. Plastic spoons and forks can be taken along too. This touring at its finest. Properly nourished, you'll perform much better and be able to stay on the road longer without fatigue. More than that, with a taste of home, you'll enjoy touring all the more. Most every type of camping gear for cycle touring including the Trangia Stove can be found at Moosineer.
Outfitters for your tour: If you want a one stop shop for all of your outdoor and camping gear, go to Moosineer Outdoor Gear, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, which has an abundance of National and State Parks and recreation areas. Being surrounded by such stunning landscapes, it was only natural to offer products to enhance the comfort and fun of the outdoors. Moosineer was established in 1997 and Moosineer.com was established as an internet retailer of outdoor gear, with a primary focus on camping gear. Their product offering has recently expanded including climbing gear, apparel, electronics, hygiene and sanitation, Hot Camp Showers, Tents heaters and other items which make the camping and outdoor experience more comfortable, convenient and thus more enjoyable. Cyclists on tour will appreciate finding everything they need at Moosineer. To see Moosineer's variety of Trangia Stoves and other touring/camping accessories, visit http://www.moosineer.com
REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES FROM THE ROAD...
Tips from Women Athletes: I met some real "role models" of the sport of cycling who can give some very good pointers appropriate for all women athletes. I caught up with Bonny Bowman who is a member and ride captain for the Jersey Shore Touring Society. Bowman leads the B Class riders of the group, which is a respectable 15-17 mph pace. Actually she joined this cycling club only two years ago after a serious bicycle accident which she thinks was caused by a blown tire. After joining JSTS Bowman relates, "It made me a much better rider. I wasn't going to let the accident stop me from pursuing my passion." Now, not only does Bowman ride but she leads as well. She's planning a bicycle tour in VA with four other women cyclists. She recommends stretching before and after a ride, taking plenty of water along and a cell phone. Although Bowman is in the 40+ crowd, she says that she is just reaching her peak. "I'm in so much better shape than ever before. One of my best features are
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