you'll be missed Randy. God bless... Randy Caddell killed while training in Kona By Cameron Elford, Triathlete magazine February 27, 2005 -- Ironman athlete...
I'm stunned by Randy's death. To honor him we should all be extra vigilant and use a side mirror at all times. His dedication to his sport and training ...
This is so sad. Sometimes, handcycles are invisible on the roads. Good handcyclist get into an aero tuck on a downhill and too flat for a driver to see easily....
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It's always sad when a wheelchair athlete dies on the open road. That's an inherent risk we all take and accept. He will be missed. I try to mark myself with a...
I use a large blinking red light that I bought at a trucking outfit. Can also buy them at large hardware stores. They have a coupleof large magnets on he ...
... I don't recall from the original posting whether or not Randy was using a flag or not. They're kind of goofy and kiddie looking, and a performance-minded...
I've been hit twice on handcycles. I was far more fortunate than Randy (no injuries). A fellow here in town had his leg broken to pieces when he was hit by a...
-I am new to handcycleing not new to road bikes. I have been run off the road had stuff thrown at me and just not seen by distaracted drivers. I always wore...
I don't use the ugly triangle. The orange 6' flag is nice. I just recently added a $14 eye glass type mirror to my helmet. Sort of a look forward heads up...
Handcycling is physical exercise so any benefit related to exercising will apply. Here are some examples: Great Cardiovascular fitness Weight control Easy on...
If you can't any physical benefit from handcycling; you are either doing or wrong. are an AB, or this sport is not for you. Try getting off those darn bike...
That is not what I said or at least what I meant. I cycle for fitness and fun.......not as sport. I handcycle because I enjoy the break from bicyling. As...
Don't have any links I'm afraid but I was talking to a senior spinal physio at the end of last year and apparently there's been some research in The ...
Unless you take a threshold or max HR type of test HR monitors are not the ideal tool. Formulas are very misleading and inaccurate. I personally try just...
I'm very very confident that extended use of an HRM over a number of years prior to injury I knew my max HR to within 1 or 2 bpm for both running and cycling...
J, There are really know exact links or research links on the sport of handcycling specifically. Someone posted earlier that some research was done in the...
Roger that. Ride in the St. Patty's Day parade? You are brave and a better man than me. ... From: Arrgh Matie To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
Just heard this on the local San Jose morning show: The Cinequest film festival is featuring a documentary called, "Emmanuel's Gift," about Emmanuel Ofosu...
Sticks was avery valued member of our bike club and a great friend to many. Not the easiest guy to get along with at times but a real fantastic person. He...
Hi, to all of you, especially Denny! I am here! Getting ready for the big RtR. Can you say snow tires and chains? Snow forecast for the next couple of days....
Pretty straight forward equation: Ride often, and ride far, and do as many long hill climbs as you can. Other than that, be absolutely diligent about fueling...
Congratulations Mark. Nice to have you publish on the forum. Don't worry about The Ride, You handbiked all winter. You train at 5000ft. You climb hills on your...
Hello All, LoneStar Handcycle Club had its first meeting and ride yesterday. there was total of 14 handcyclist and 5 bicyclist from the North Texas area. We...
WOW! That's a great turnout. Wish we had that many. All the best to your club. I hope you can reach a lot of new riders. Good luck, Ron NWHC ... Joe ... to ......
It ís nice to see such initiatives are taken too at the other side of the ocean. And even greater it is successful. Good luck and keep going on. Seine Snippe ...
Hello Everyone, Kansas City Wheelchair Road and Track has been invited to participate in the Olathe marathon May 21, 2005. As we are a small club wanting to...
