I reviewed two years worth of posts on this subjct already with search. My questions are: Do the FAN type provide good resistance? even at low speed? Do mag...
A few of us handcyclsits here in Kansas Ciy and Wichita have been racing at AB cycling races. They usually make us a category or put us in CAT 5. The AB...
a voice of reason Well said ... From: Geoff Hopkins <pvasports@...> Sent: Jul 5, 2005 4:40 PM To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: handcyclists...
From Seth..... "I guess the only thing I DON'T agree with about handcycles being in marathons is the use of legal action in the event of exclusion. That's just...
John, You are probably on to something. By that I mean riding with someone. We started with an email list of folks we knew and a couple of handcyclists ...
Thanks Seth! Good common sense! Blessings, light and peace, Suzi...
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Thanks Seth... my thoughts exactly!! ... ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy...
Hey Martin, Thanks for the link, had not tried it yet, but will in a second! I drive my truck up into the mountains around here pretty often, just hadn't...
FINALLY, someone that thinks like I do....I agree fully, EQUALITY is the thing here, NOT whining because you can't get an unfair advantage over an able-bodied...
Don't know if anyone cares about my opinion or not but here it goes...I read a posting a while back where someone was mad about someone not being able to ride...
My grips are spaced about 20 inches and I like that alot--I think it is just a personnaly preference. ... From: John D Baxter To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com ...
I agree Greg! And, I think we need to go a step further. Let's have the USHF make a stand, draw up a resolution to STAY OUT OF MARATHONS and PARTICIPATE ONLY...
Outside width at center on my bike is 22 3/4 inch now. Not to be confused with overall width due to angle of handgrip, which would make it wider. I'm curious...
I have a route that gives me a bit over 14 miles now. Takes me about an hour and a half. Getting in better shape each day. It's hilly here. On the flat...
Exceptions are made for many ab's. Some walk. some do teams of up to 5. Some are pushed in chairs by others. A hand cycle is just another exception. I'm sorry...
Amen! ... From: "goneridn" <ride24@...> To: <handcyclists@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 4:47 PM Subject: handcyclists HandCYCLEs in...
Gary R. Forbes
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This issue has been going on for over a decade now. The arguments are all the same. Basically, the argument that the only way to do a marathon is by using a...
Congrats Tammy! ... Dan!! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around ...
Hi Suzi, I have been meaning to email you. I think it was you that had a couple of racing chairs for sale? Do you still have them? I am still looking for...
David, First of all, please understand that I am not trying to be disparaging or insulting towards anyone. I understand your point when it comes down to an ...
Well said Dave. I would love to say that I completed a marathon that included the Golden State Bridge. The bigger picture here I would think is to be...
The discussion on handcycles in marathons raises a few other points. I agree that handcylists should not be competing with racing chairs for race recognition...
Hey Ron! Great idea! Count me in, in Chicago... I'll do whatever I can to help (it looks like it will coincide with my retirment! - a great way to keep on...
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Craig, I totally agree with what you have to say. I am a handcyclist AND a racer, and there are many others who do both and agree. Even my AB husband agrees...
I am having a little bit of a problem with this...would you say that by not allowing strollers they are discriminating against Mothers? I push a race chair in...
I'm sure we (Kansas City Wheelchair Road and Track) and Wichita would participate in anyway we can. Jake kcwheelchair.org Ron <ronb@...> wrote: I'll...
Keep everyone posted if this should materialize. I'm sure each of us in our area could drum up interest and participation. Great idea Ron! I wouldn't target...