By Daniel Lilly
Are you in the market for a new bike trainer? Is there a difference between the various manufactures? What are the pros and cons for the different types of trainers?
There are a variety of makers of cycling trainers. There is Blackburn, CycleOps and Kinetic to name a few. Each of these makers has their own twist or added feature based on the same platform/style. So there is not much of a difference in manufactures.
The different styles are as follows:
• Wind
• Magnetic
• Fluid
The good things about wind resistance trainers is they are the cheapest, been around along time and they are simple in make up. The harder you pedal the faster the fan wheel spins the more resistance you experience.
On the flip side they can be noisy to use and some lack a smooth riding, particularly when slowing down. When you start talking about magnetic and fluid trainers you start getting into trainers with means for progressive resistance.
Progressive resistance has to do with the way the trainer applies resistance while pedaling.
Magnetic (Mag) trainers are usually mid-range in the price category and have a smooth riding feel to them. They have a more realistic feel to them than do wind trainers. These trainers also have a progressive resistance band which adds to its realistic feel. Depending on your riding style these trainers might not offer the type of resistance you are seeking.
Fluid trainers are in the highest price category. They are newer and more advanced in the way they provide resistance. One thing nice about some fluid trainers is they allow you to put on a heavier flywheel for more resistance. This can be great if you want more resistance for different training programs.
No matter the type of trainer you get you can get a good work out from it. They can also help you stay in shape during the winter months. They also provide you an opportunity to focus on a particular area you would like to improve. Whichever style of trainer you decide will fit your desires, make the most of it and have fun with it.
If you would like to learn about what is New and exciting concerning trainers click here: http://www.mycyclingsource.com/road-bike-trainer.html
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Top Grade Construction Strengthens Leadership in Public Works Market with Benicia-Martinez Bridge Project
Premier general engineering contractor partners with American Civil Constructors (ACC-West Coast) to complete major CALTRANS bridge rehabilitation project.
Livermore, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2008 -- Top Grade Construction, Inc., a premier general engineering contractor, today announced the company's continued success in its public works business unit with the highly visible Benicia-Martinez Bridge rehabilitation project, marking the largest CALTRANS job Top Grade has embarked upon since its inception nearly 20 years ago. The joint venture with American Civil Constructors-West Coast (ACC), a leading construction company specializing in road rehabilitation and bridge construction and repair, is aimed at easing traffic congestion for motorists on the existing southbound Interstate I-680 as well as increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety between Benicia and Martinez.
"The bridge renovation is an important project as it marks the final step in completing the expansion to the critical regional link provided by the Benicia-Martinez bridges," said Tony Anziano, Toll Bridge Program Manager with CALTRANS. "A reduction in corridor traffic congestion and a new regional trans-bay bicycle and pedestrian facility are just two of the significant benefits that will result from the completion of this project."
Launched earlier this year and projected for completion by mid-2009, the bridge rehabilitation will be conducted in two phases with Top Grade managing all aspects of the grading and paving and ACC handling all structural improvements to the bridge. In addition to acting as the managing partner responsible for the administration, execution and successful completion of the contract, Top Grade's scope of work includes the re-alignment of both the I-680 and I-780 southbound approaches on the Benicia side as well as improvements to the southbound Marina Vista exit on the Martinez side of the bridge. Both Top Grade and ACC are confronted with significant traffic flow and complex structure upgrades to the bridge during the duration of the project, making the bridge rehabilitation a unique and challenging job for their combined team of skilled workers.
"Not only is this joint rehabilitation the first major bridge project for Top Grade, but the Benicia-Martinez Bridge job is by far our largest and most impressive CALTRANS job to date," said Brian Gates, COO at Top Grade Construction. "Securing this project in conjunction with ACC further solidifies our position as a major general engineering contractor in the public works marketplace -- helping to diversify our revenue as we continue to expand from our mainstay of private works business. By building a well thought out schedule of work, coupled with the staffing of top talent needed to execute on time and on budget, Top Grade will indeed be positioned for success on this project."
In addition to the Benicia-Martinez Bridge project, Top Grade continues to expand its public works portfolio with the newly awarded I-580/Fallon Road Interchange project in Dublin, as well as two major San Jose street rehabilitation projects. These project wins, as well as several other jobs that Top Grade continues to secure in the public works market, are helping the company continue to leverage the increased funding that the state of California is contributing towards its public roadways.
About Top Grade Construction:
Top Grade Construction, Inc., www.topgradeconstruction.com, is a premier, California-based general engineering contractor with more than 500 employees servicing projects spanning from Riverside to Sacramento. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Livermore, Calif., the company specializes in heavy highway and civil engineering construction services, including general site preparation, earth moving, excavation, grading and paving. Top Grade's clients include many of the major commercial builders, various developers as well as virtually all of the local city, county, state and federal contracting agencies. TGC has earned its stellar reputation within the construction industry through its commitment to providing superior customer service, competitive pricing, quality workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled, professional employees on every project.
Contact:
Lee Myhre
Sr. Corporate Marketing Manager
TOP GRADE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
(P) 925.245.2191
Lee.myhre@topgradeconstruction.com
Livermore, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2008 -- Top Grade Construction, Inc., a premier general engineering contractor, today announced the company's continued success in its public works business unit with the highly visible Benicia-Martinez Bridge rehabilitation project, marking the largest CALTRANS job Top Grade has embarked upon since its inception nearly 20 years ago. The joint venture with American Civil Constructors-West Coast (ACC), a leading construction company specializing in road rehabilitation and bridge construction and repair, is aimed at easing traffic congestion for motorists on the existing southbound Interstate I-680 as well as increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety between Benicia and Martinez.
"The bridge renovation is an important project as it marks the final step in completing the expansion to the critical regional link provided by the Benicia-Martinez bridges," said Tony Anziano, Toll Bridge Program Manager with CALTRANS. "A reduction in corridor traffic congestion and a new regional trans-bay bicycle and pedestrian facility are just two of the significant benefits that will result from the completion of this project."
Launched earlier this year and projected for completion by mid-2009, the bridge rehabilitation will be conducted in two phases with Top Grade managing all aspects of the grading and paving and ACC handling all structural improvements to the bridge. In addition to acting as the managing partner responsible for the administration, execution and successful completion of the contract, Top Grade's scope of work includes the re-alignment of both the I-680 and I-780 southbound approaches on the Benicia side as well as improvements to the southbound Marina Vista exit on the Martinez side of the bridge. Both Top Grade and ACC are confronted with significant traffic flow and complex structure upgrades to the bridge during the duration of the project, making the bridge rehabilitation a unique and challenging job for their combined team of skilled workers.
"Not only is this joint rehabilitation the first major bridge project for Top Grade, but the Benicia-Martinez Bridge job is by far our largest and most impressive CALTRANS job to date," said Brian Gates, COO at Top Grade Construction. "Securing this project in conjunction with ACC further solidifies our position as a major general engineering contractor in the public works marketplace -- helping to diversify our revenue as we continue to expand from our mainstay of private works business. By building a well thought out schedule of work, coupled with the staffing of top talent needed to execute on time and on budget, Top Grade will indeed be positioned for success on this project."
In addition to the Benicia-Martinez Bridge project, Top Grade continues to expand its public works portfolio with the newly awarded I-580/Fallon Road Interchange project in Dublin, as well as two major San Jose street rehabilitation projects. These project wins, as well as several other jobs that Top Grade continues to secure in the public works market, are helping the company continue to leverage the increased funding that the state of California is contributing towards its public roadways.
About Top Grade Construction:
Top Grade Construction, Inc., www.topgradeconstruction.com, is a premier, California-based general engineering contractor with more than 500 employees servicing projects spanning from Riverside to Sacramento. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Livermore, Calif., the company specializes in heavy highway and civil engineering construction services, including general site preparation, earth moving, excavation, grading and paving. Top Grade's clients include many of the major commercial builders, various developers as well as virtually all of the local city, county, state and federal contracting agencies. TGC has earned its stellar reputation within the construction industry through its commitment to providing superior customer service, competitive pricing, quality workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled, professional employees on every project.
Contact:
Lee Myhre
Sr. Corporate Marketing Manager
TOP GRADE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
(P) 925.245.2191
Lee.myhre@topgradeconstruction.com
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Harley-Davidson Museum Reveals Its Best Kept Secret: Motor and Cafe Racer
Two Restaurants Bring the Bold Flavors of the Open Road to the Table
Opening at the Harley-Davidson Museum July 12, 2008
MILWAUKEE, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- While the Harley-Davidson Museum's
exhibits have so far been shrouded in mystery, perhaps the destination's
best kept secret has been its two new restaurants, Motor and Cafe Racer.
On July 12, Motor and Cafe Racer will throw their doors open and treat
the hungry to a whole new eating experience. This isn't your typical Museum
restaurant.
"After a ride, bikers often gather to share stories of the day's
journey -- the Harley-Davidson experience is made of those moments of
connection," said Stacey Schiesl, Harley-Davidson Museum Director. "From
the menu selection to the space design, Motor and Cafe Racer offer bold
flavors of the open road in a space that fosters the camaraderie
Harley-Davidson is known for."
At the 150-seat restaurant Motor, a menu of bold American classics with
a twist celebrates the discoveries of the open road. The peach cobbler,
painstakingly perfected, will look, taste and go down exactly like it does
in the roadside diners of Georgia. There will be hints of Little Rock in
the smoked BBQ ribs, echoes of an endless ride through the countryside in
the "One Pounder" pork chop, and deep-laid memories of Kansas City in the
strip steak. As far west, east, north and south as the menu travels, it
will always keep one foot planted firmly in the restaurant's hometown.
Milwaukee's best sausage and bratwurst, sharp Wisconsin cheddar, walleye
straight from the lake, locally farmed produce, and macro- and micro-brews
will all be offered.
Menu items like the triple-portion "Potato Potato Potato," a
Reuben-on-potato pancake creation inspired by the signature sound of the
Harley-Davidson engine, or the flatbreads whose length mirror that of a
motorcycle tire skidmark, keep the Harley-Davidson story present
throughout.
If the food is designed for triggering memories, the space is designed
for sharing them. Communal tables and horseshoe-shaped bars make every seat
a perfect spot for starting conversations, either with an old friend, or
the new friend one seat over. In addition to indoor seating, Motor offers
100 outdoor seats with beautiful views of the Menomonee River and Museum
grounds.
Paying homage to the restaurant's name, Motor boasts a piece of welded
artwork featuring actual Harley-Davidson motor parts used to divide the
restaurant into separate gathering spaces. The metal piece uses engine
parts that came directly from Harley-Davidson's Pilgrim Road Powertrain
Operations facility in Milwaukee. Flywheels, gears and other parts inspire
the namesake space with Harley-Davidson heritage.
The culinary road trip continues at Cafe Racer, designed as the perfect
place to quickly refuel. The cafe offers straightforward fare, engineered
for grab-and-go eating. Selections such as the Breakfast Burrito, Bobber
Brat and Kick-n-the-Pants Buffalo Chicken sandwich are packed with a lot of
punch. Signature items like the Clutch Pie, a delicious hand-held dessert,
will be gone before you get back to your bike. The familiar favorite PBJ is
offered, but taken to a whole new level with potato chips layered inside.
Cafe Racer welcomes guests to come and go as they please and is as
casual as a Sunday ride on an open road. For those with time to stay and
chat, the racing stripe-inspired color palette and the walls lined with
Harley-Davidson and Buell racing action shots enhance the colorful
conversations to be had inside the cafe. The cafe encourages eating
outdoors as well on I-beam benches in the Founder's Plaza and around the
Hillclimber statue for those who want to picnic.
Motor is open to the general public for lunch and dinner while Cafe
Racer is open for breakfast, lunch and light dinner. A Museum ticket is not
needed to eat at either Motor or Cafe Racer.
"Motor and Cafe Racer will certainly 'wow' visitors to our Museum,"
said Schiesl. "And they're sure to be local favorites for people who like
good American food with a bold spin that will keep them coming back again
and again."
"Designing a menu that embraces the Harley-Davidson legacy is one of
the most fun and gratifying challenges I could take on," says Robin
Rosenberg, Master Chef of Motor and Cafe Racer. "There's a rich heritage in
Harley-Davidson. To have a chance to bring that culture to life through
food is one of the greatest things I've ever been a part of."
Motor is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and
Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cafe Racer is open
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. Final kitchen orders are taken one hour prior to close. Call
1-877-HD-MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738) or visit http://www.h-dmuseum.com for more
information.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle
manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of
motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more
information, visit Harley-Davidson's web site at http://www.harley-davidson.com.
SOURCE Harley-Davidson Museum
Opening at the Harley-Davidson Museum July 12, 2008
MILWAUKEE, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- While the Harley-Davidson Museum's
exhibits have so far been shrouded in mystery, perhaps the destination's
best kept secret has been its two new restaurants, Motor and Cafe Racer.
On July 12, Motor and Cafe Racer will throw their doors open and treat
the hungry to a whole new eating experience. This isn't your typical Museum
restaurant.
"After a ride, bikers often gather to share stories of the day's
journey -- the Harley-Davidson experience is made of those moments of
connection," said Stacey Schiesl, Harley-Davidson Museum Director. "From
the menu selection to the space design, Motor and Cafe Racer offer bold
flavors of the open road in a space that fosters the camaraderie
Harley-Davidson is known for."
At the 150-seat restaurant Motor, a menu of bold American classics with
a twist celebrates the discoveries of the open road. The peach cobbler,
painstakingly perfected, will look, taste and go down exactly like it does
in the roadside diners of Georgia. There will be hints of Little Rock in
the smoked BBQ ribs, echoes of an endless ride through the countryside in
the "One Pounder" pork chop, and deep-laid memories of Kansas City in the
strip steak. As far west, east, north and south as the menu travels, it
will always keep one foot planted firmly in the restaurant's hometown.
Milwaukee's best sausage and bratwurst, sharp Wisconsin cheddar, walleye
straight from the lake, locally farmed produce, and macro- and micro-brews
will all be offered.
Menu items like the triple-portion "Potato Potato Potato," a
Reuben-on-potato pancake creation inspired by the signature sound of the
Harley-Davidson engine, or the flatbreads whose length mirror that of a
motorcycle tire skidmark, keep the Harley-Davidson story present
throughout.
If the food is designed for triggering memories, the space is designed
for sharing them. Communal tables and horseshoe-shaped bars make every seat
a perfect spot for starting conversations, either with an old friend, or
the new friend one seat over. In addition to indoor seating, Motor offers
100 outdoor seats with beautiful views of the Menomonee River and Museum
grounds.
Paying homage to the restaurant's name, Motor boasts a piece of welded
artwork featuring actual Harley-Davidson motor parts used to divide the
restaurant into separate gathering spaces. The metal piece uses engine
parts that came directly from Harley-Davidson's Pilgrim Road Powertrain
Operations facility in Milwaukee. Flywheels, gears and other parts inspire
the namesake space with Harley-Davidson heritage.
The culinary road trip continues at Cafe Racer, designed as the perfect
place to quickly refuel. The cafe offers straightforward fare, engineered
for grab-and-go eating. Selections such as the Breakfast Burrito, Bobber
Brat and Kick-n-the-Pants Buffalo Chicken sandwich are packed with a lot of
punch. Signature items like the Clutch Pie, a delicious hand-held dessert,
will be gone before you get back to your bike. The familiar favorite PBJ is
offered, but taken to a whole new level with potato chips layered inside.
Cafe Racer welcomes guests to come and go as they please and is as
casual as a Sunday ride on an open road. For those with time to stay and
chat, the racing stripe-inspired color palette and the walls lined with
Harley-Davidson and Buell racing action shots enhance the colorful
conversations to be had inside the cafe. The cafe encourages eating
outdoors as well on I-beam benches in the Founder's Plaza and around the
Hillclimber statue for those who want to picnic.
Motor is open to the general public for lunch and dinner while Cafe
Racer is open for breakfast, lunch and light dinner. A Museum ticket is not
needed to eat at either Motor or Cafe Racer.
"Motor and Cafe Racer will certainly 'wow' visitors to our Museum,"
said Schiesl. "And they're sure to be local favorites for people who like
good American food with a bold spin that will keep them coming back again
and again."
"Designing a menu that embraces the Harley-Davidson legacy is one of
the most fun and gratifying challenges I could take on," says Robin
Rosenberg, Master Chef of Motor and Cafe Racer. "There's a rich heritage in
Harley-Davidson. To have a chance to bring that culture to life through
food is one of the greatest things I've ever been a part of."
Motor is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and
Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cafe Racer is open
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. Final kitchen orders are taken one hour prior to close. Call
1-877-HD-MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738) or visit http://www.h-dmuseum.com for more
information.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle
manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of
motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more
information, visit Harley-Davidson's web site at http://www.harley-davidson.com.
SOURCE Harley-Davidson Museum
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