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Ten Advantages of Ebikes

9/26/2020

 
Man standing next to an ebike in an urban setting

Ebikes have exploded on the scene, and for good reason.  They are an efficient and environmentally friendly way to get around.  With the sustainability of a bike and the assist of clean electric energy, an ebike might be what you need to get around in the COVID-19 world.    

​An ebike is for you if you want:
  1. A Workout
  2. Ride with a faster friend
  3. Haul a heavy load
  4. Vary your ride from day to day
  5. Reduce your number of auto trips
  6. Conquer commutes and the first and last mile
  7. Arrive less sweaty and exhausted
  8. Mitigate physical limitations
  9. Extend biking into the colder months ​
  10. Save money on commuting


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New Paths for Non-Profit Bike Shops and Youth Programs

9/23/2020

 
Image of an online classroom with two students
The pandemic has changed life as we know it for everyone, from children to seniors, and everyone in between.   With limitations on the size of gatherings and face to face interaction many organizations with a social service mission have had to change the way they operate.  At the September 15 Evanston Bike Club (EBC) meeting three organizations that also happen to be EBC grant recipients provided an update on adjustments they’ve made to their programs in light of COVID-19.


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Tour de France Week Three 2020

9/21/2020

 
Tour de France 2020 standing after week 3
“Best Tour de France ever.”  - George Hincapie, Veteran Tour de France racer

We knew the 2020 version of the Tour de France was going to be different due to the pandemic.  The race started 9 weeks later than originally planned, there were strict limits on interactions between fans, staff, and teams and the race was wide open during the first six or so stages with the winner being predicted from six contenders.   A likely winner rose up, but pundits were blown away by the surprising upset during the next to the last stage of the race.


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Tour de France Week Two 2020

9/12/2020

 
Overall top 3 standings of the Tour de France 2020 after week two
In the second week of racing the 2020 Tour de France headed west in the Charente-Maritime département  before heading across France to the Alps, visiting the Jura and Massif Central in the process.

The second week of racing saw team tactics change.  Teams start out with hope and as it becomes clear they cannot win the overall race, the strategy changes to trying for stage wins. 


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Tour de France Week One 2020

9/4/2020

 
Overall standings of the top 3 positions of the Tour de France 2020 after week one
The first week of the three week Tour de France is on the record books now and we have settled into a familiar groove with a little excitement thrown in.

The race started out in Nice and due to wet weather and nerves among the riders, there were a lot of crashes taking out some contenders before the race got very far.  The three lap format enabled riders the first chance to really to size up the competition and fans to begin picking their favorites. 

The second stage started and returned back to Nice with a mountain stage in between.  It is unusual to have climbing so early in the event.  We got to see a favorite from last year attack, Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe, which made for some thrilling racing and allowed him to capture his first yellow jersey of the year. 
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The next stages rotated from flats suited for the sprinters to mountain suited to the climbers.  The first summit finish on stage 4 identified the likely contenders, but everyone has a different list of who that might be, so this just means that the race is currently wide open with no clear favorite.  Of course, even when there is a strong team and a favorite, there is always the chance of a surprise result due to the risk of crashing, injury, illness, crosswinds, and weather--anything can happen in the Tour de France.  Two more weeks of fun.  

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