Bike Events Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/bike-advocacy/bike-events/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:47:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 A Step-by-step Guide to Returning to Cycling After Severe Piriformis Syndrome https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-returning-to-cycling-after-piriformis-syndrome/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-returning-to-cycling-after-piriformis-syndrome/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:16:01 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45378 Eventually you will be able to get out and to longer bike rides againPiriformis Syndrome can shut down your ability to ride your bike — or even walk. This post presents a step-by-step guide to safely return to cycling after suffering from Piriformis Syndrome.

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]]> 22469 Why do Women’s Bike Frames Have a Dropped Crossbar? https://averagejoecyclist.com/womens-bike-frames-dropped-crossbar/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:08:31 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=23562 A woman’s bike was expected to have a dropped, or diagonal, cross-support, rather than the horizontal one of a man’s bike, in order to mitigate the issue of the raised leg. This came with the secondary, if dubious, benefit of allowing a lady to ride more easily in a full dress. This person was Alice Austen, one of the first female photographers, and a strong advocate for women cyclists (Alice Austen House)Most people assume that crossbars were dropped on women's bikes to make it possible to ride with dresses. However, the primary reason was more scandalous than that! This post traces the design history of bikes with dropped crossbars, and reveals the surprising recent change in the gendered association of the dropped crossbar.

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]]> 23562 Top 10 Scholarships for Bicycling Enthusiasts https://averagejoecyclist.com/top-10-scholarships-bicycling-enthusiasts/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:32:25 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=40974 This post describes 3 warning signs of over-training that you should look out for. It also includes 4 tips to prevent over-training and boost testosterone levels. Testosterone is critical for recoveryCycling is a sport that has been around for more than two thousand years. It was initially used as a method of transportation, but today it is also used for exercise, recreation, and competition. There are many different types of cycling, but one thing that they all have in common is that they require the […]

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]]> 40974 Inspirational Film about a Near Impossible Bike Ride https://averagejoecyclist.com/near-impossible-bike-ride/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:26:38 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39308 Inspirational video about Montreal cyclist Charles Ouimet ascending the world's most difficult gravel road, the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, on his bike.

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]]> 39308 Pedal to Empower – WBR Launches Global Bike Ride to Empower Women and Girls https://averagejoecyclist.com/pedal-to-empower/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:23:36 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=34633 Read all about Pedal to Empower! International NGO World Bicycle Relief (WBR) just launched a new global DIY ride to bring together riders of all places, levels, and backgrounds to achieve one common goal: to empower women and girls across the globe. Proceeds will benefit WBR programs that tackle gender inequality by helping girls and women better access education and healthcare with the humble bicycle. Check it out and enter now!

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]]> 34633 The 275 Challenge: Ride a Bike Indoors – or Make a Mask! https://averagejoecyclist.com/275-challenge/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:59:13 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=34312 Wondering what you can do on July 18th? How about joining thousands of people from around the world who are going to contribute to a worthy cause – from the safety of your own home? NYC's LGBT Center presents an inclusive event, the 275 Challenge. Take 275 minutes from your day to get involved, raise funds, and have some fun. Plus, you don't even need a bike!

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]]> 34312 Remembering Bikes in Military History https://averagejoecyclist.com/bikes-military-history/ Mon, 25 May 2020 19:42:08 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=33843 A 1891 Columba Light Roadster Safety, which was made in American. In 1891 it was regarded as state-of-the-art bike because it had a rear brake, no seat tube, and cushioned tires. This bike was modified to hold a rifle and ammunition case so that it could be used by American soldiers (Photo: Peter Suciu, Bicycle Museum of America)This is a post and video about the remarkable role that bicycles have played in military history. It's important to stop for a moment on important public holidays such as Memorial Day and think about the meaning of the day. Memorial Day is a day to honor those who gave their lives for their country in military service. But did you know that bikes have played an important role in military history? We are publishing this post to honor Memorial Day.

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]]> 33843 NYC’s LGBT Community Center Kicks off 25th Annual Cycle for the Cause https://averagejoecyclist.com/25th-annual-cycle-for-the-cause/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 02:23:45 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=31474 NYC’s LGBT Community Center Kicks off 25th Annual Cycle for the CauseNYC’s LGBT Community Center Kicks Off 25th Annual Cycle for the Cause. This epic 275 mile bike ride will support participants as they cycle from Boston to NYC to raise funds and awareness to end HIV/AIDS.

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]]> 31474 Bike to School Week Student Video Contest – HUB Cycling https://averagejoecyclist.com/bike-reels/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:59:31 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=30452 Bike to School Week Student Video Contest - HUB CyclingAs part of Bike to School Week this year, HUB Cycling is running a student video contest for children and youth 18 and under in Metro Vancouver. Enter to win cash prizes!

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