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The Blind Buzz on Paracycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on August 27, 2011
This notice of events comes from Paul West of British cycling.
Hi All
Firstly many congratulations to Rob Yeatman, Simon Richardson and Jon-Allan Butterworth who were first second and third irrespectively in the recent Paracycling National Championships.
Also I am sure that you will all join me in wishing Simon Richardson well following his recent horrific accident.
Below are details of the forthcoming events on the Paracycling calendar with info on how to enter etc.
28th
August Lichfield Town Centre Circuit Races
Event Cancelled
17th
Sept Rudy Project Time Trial Round 6, Beverley, East Yorkshire
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time Trials.
Race Distance – 24 Miles. Time of Start – 14.00
Entries to- M.Williams, 10 Manor Garth, Skidby, Cottingham Hull HU16 5UF
Cheques Payable to – Team Swift (£9.00)
Entries Close 30th August 2011
Round 13 BC National Paracycling Road/TT Series
Clearly mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling Classification if you know it.
28th-30th
Sept BC National Track Championships, Manchester Velodrome, Manchester
Open to C and B classification British Nationals with a Silver/Gold British Cycling Membership and a 2011 UCI Recognised Competition Licence
Events – 28th Sept – 500m/Kilo TT, 29th Sept 200m TT, 30th Sept 3km/4km Pursuit
Entry is Online via
Entries Close 22nd August 2011
1st
October Rudy Project Time Trial Round 7, Nottingham
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time Trials.
Race Distance – 14.9 Miles. Time of Start – 13.00
Entries to- G. Jenkins, Corners, Bleasby Road, Thurgaton NG14 7FW
Cheques Payable to – Sherwood CC (£9.00)
Entries Close 13th September 2011
Round 14 BC National Paracycling Road/TT Series
Clearly mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling Classification if you know it.
2nd
October GP Wales
CANCELLED
15th
October Rudy Project Time Trial Round 8, Poole, Dorset
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time Trials.
Race Distance – 14 Miles. Time of Start – 14.00
Entries to- R.Spencer, 13 Alverton Avenue, Poole BH15 2QF
Cheques Payable to – Poole Wheelers (£9.00)
Entries Close 27th September 2011
Round 15 BC National Paracycling Road/TT Series
Clearly mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling Classification if you know it.
For details on future events its worth keeping an eye on the calendars on www.britishcycling.org.uk
and www.ctt.org.uk
I hope that you find the above helpful, but any queries do come back to me.
All the best
Paul West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Telephone: +44 (0)161 274 2021 | Mobile: +44 (0)7507 641267 | britishcycling.org.uk
Please note British Cycling has temporarily relocated to the following
address: British Cycling, c/o Fujitsu Services, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester. M40 5BP
The British Cycling Federation is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 3943494. Our registered office is at Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ. The contents of this email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete it from your computer. Use, copying or disclosure of the information contained in this email or in any attachment is prohibited.
The Blind Buzz on Paracycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on August 2, 2011
This information arrived today from Paul West of British Cycling (please see contact details at the end of this entry).
Hi Guys
Below are details of the forthcoming events on the Paracycling calendar with info on how to enter etc.
6th
August BTTC National Paracycling Time Trial Championship and Rudy Project Time Trial Round 5, Great Witley, Worcestershire
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time Trials. National Championship is only open to British Nationals with a full British Cycling Membership
Race Distance – 16 Miles. Time of Start – 12.00
Entries to- A.Hart, 15 Dace Road, Worcester WR5 3FD
Cheques Payable to – Worcester St Johns CC (£9.00)
Entries Closed
Clearly mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling Classification if you know it.
28th
August Lichfield Town Centre Circuit Races
Event Cancelled
17th
Sept Rudy Project Time Trial Round 6, Beverley, East Yorkshire
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time Trials.
Race Distance – 24 Miles. Time of Start – 14.00
Entries to- M.Williams, 10 Manor Garth, Skidby, Cottingham Hull HU16 5UF
Cheques Payable to – Team Swift (£9.00)
Entries Close 30th August 2011
Round 13 BC National Paracycling Road/TT Series
Clearly mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling Classification if you know it.
28th–30th
Sept BC National Track Championships, Manchester Velodrome, Manchester
Open to C and B classification British Nationals with a Silver/Gold British Cycling Membership and a 2011 UCI Recognised Competition Licence
Events – 28th Sept – 500m/Kilo TT, 29th Sept 200m TT, 30th Sept 3km/4km Pursuit
Entry is Online via
Entries Close 22nd August 2011
For details on future events its worth keeping an eye on the calendars on www.britishcycling.org.uk
and www.ctt.org.uk
I hope that you find the above helpful, but any queries do come back to me.
All the best
Paul
West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Telephone: +44 (0)161 274 2021 |Mobile: +44 (0)7507 641267 | britishcycling.org.uk
The Blind Buzz on Cycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on June 1, 2011
I’m pleased to carry the following information from Paul West at British Cycling.
EXTRA EVENT
11th June – Hillingdon Circuit Races, West London
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour.
Time of Start – 2.00pm
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 2nd June.
Entries on BC Entry Form only. Please contact British Cycling to obtain one.
Round 8 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
19th June – Horwich Town Centre Circuit Races, Lancashire
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour.
Time of Start – 12.15pm
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 6th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only. Please contact British Cycling to get one.
Round 9 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
25th June – BC National Paracycling Circuit Race Championships
Open to all Paracyclists who are British Nationals who are members of British Cycling and hold a Full British Cycling Competition Licence
Race Distance – 1 Hour.
Time of Start – 12.00
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 10th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only – please contact British Cycling to obtain one.
2nd July – Prissick Circuit Races, Nr Middlesbrough
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour.
Time of Start – 3pm
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 18th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only. Please contact British Cycling to obtain one.
Round 10 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
9th July – CDNW Circuit Races, Preston Arena
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour.
Time of Start – 2.30pm
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 24th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only Please contact British Cycling to obtain one.
Round 11 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
30th July – Darley Moor Circuit Races, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour.
Time of Start – 2.30pm
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 15th July. Entries on BC Entry Form only. Please contact British Cycling to obtain one.
Round 12 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
For details on future events its worth keeping an eye on the calendars on
www.britishcycling.org.uk and
www.ctt.org.uk
I hope that you find the above helpful, but any queries do come back to me.
All the best
Paul West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ,
Telephone: +44 (0)161 274 2021
Mobile: +44 (0)7507 641267
britishcycling.org.uk
The Blind Buzz on Tandem Cycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on April 28, 2011
For those of you interested in competitive cycling, please note the following events, sent to me by Paul West at British Cycling.
Hi Guys
Below are details of the forthcoming events on the Paracycling calendar with info on how to enter etc.
30th
April Yorkshire Day at the Races, Tockwith Autodrome, North Yorkshire
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF ENTRIES
7th May
Tandem Sprint Competition, Herne Hill Velodrome, Burbage Road, London SE24 9HE
Open to all Tandem Pairs ( Including VI)
Time of Start – 2.30pm
Meeting Organiser – Jason Cattermole, Herne Hill Stadium, Burbage Road, London SE24 9HE
Cheques Payable to- VCL HH ( £15.00 Per Pair – Entry on Day Only)
Please contact the organiser in advance if you wish to ride (jasoncattermole@britishcycling.org.uk)
7th
May Special Olympics Circuit Race Day, Tameside, Manchester
Open to Riders with learning and similar disabilities
Contact Tom O’Hara – Tom.AHara@glasgow.gov.uk
for more info
14th May Tandem Sprint Competition, Quibel Park, Scunthorpe DN17 1ST
Open to all Tandem Pairs ( Including VI)
Time of Start – 11.00am
Meeting Organiser – Steve Parsons, 25 Hartshead Avenue, Scunthorpe DN158AG
Cheques Payable to- Entry on Day Only. Fee TBA
15th May
Omega Circuit Races, Thruxton Motor Circuit, Andover SP11 8PW
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 3.30pm
Entries to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
NOTe – ENTRIES CAN BE TAKEN UP TO 11TH MAY. I WILL BE On LEAVE TILL THAT DAY. WHEN ENTRIES WILL BE PROCESSED AND ALL ADVISED. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round 7 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
22nd
May British Cycling National Tandem Sprint Championship, Lyme Valley Stadium, Lillishall Road, Clayton, Staffs ST5 3BX
Open to Tandem Pairs (Including VI) who hold a full 2011 UCI recognised Competition Licence and who are British Nationals
Time of Start – 10.00am
Entries to – Paul Barber, 8 Pen Y Bont Walk, Kynpersley ST8 7XJ
Cheques Payable to- NTCA.
Entries Close 2nd May. Entries on BC Track Entry Form only (See Attached)
19th
June Horwich Town Centre Circuit Races, Lancashire
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 12.15pm
Entries to-
Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 6th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round 8 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
25th
June BC National Paracycling Circuit Race Championships
Open to all Paracyclists who are British Nationals who are members of British Cycling and hold a Full British Cycling Competition Licence
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 12.00
Entries to-
Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 10th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
2nd
July Prissick
Circuit Races, Nr Middlesbrough
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 3pm
Entries to-
Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 18th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round 9 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
9th July
CDNW Circuit Races, Preston Arena
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 2.30pm
Entries to-
Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 24th June. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round 10 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
30th
July
Darley Moor Circuit Races, Darley Moor, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 2.30pm
Entries to-
Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 15th July. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round 10 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
For details on future events its worth keeping an eye on the calendars on www.britishcycling.org.uk
and www.ctt.org.uk
I hope that you find the above helpful, but any queries do come back to me.
All the best
Paul West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Telephone:
+44 (0)161 274 2021 |
Mobile: +44 (0)7507 641267 | britishcycling.org.uk
Please note British Cycling has temporarily relocated to the following
address: British Cycling, c/o Fujitsu Services, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester. M40 5BP
The British Cycling Federation is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 3943494. Our registered office is at Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ. The contents of this email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete it from your computer. Use, copying or disclosure of the information contained in this email or in any attachment is prohibited.
The Blind Buzz on Cycling – Upcoming Event
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on April 12, 2011
Paul west of British cycling forwarded the following to me, and I’m as ever happy to pass it on.
Hi All
A reminder that entries are needed for the below event ASAP.
30th April Yorkshire Day at the Races, Tockwith Autodrome, North Yorkshire
Open to all riders
Race Distance – 1 Hour. Time of Start – 2pm
Entries to-
Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on
day )
Entries Close 9th April. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round 5
of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
Any worries, do give me a shout.
All the best and
regards
Paul West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Telephone:
+44 (0)161
274 2021 |
Mobile:
+44
(0)7507 641267 | britishcycling.org.uk
Please note British Cycling has temporarily relocated to the following
address: British Cycling, c/o Fujitsu Services, Central Park,
Northampton Road, Manchester. M40 5BP
People of Leicester! Save a vital part of our heritage – Aylestone Meadows
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on February 15, 2011
Please refer to
Leicester Planning application 20090772: Aylestone Meadows (Amended Plans)
Leicester Civic Society are objecting to this application, which if passed would ruin the character of this historic part of Leicester, a haven for wildlife.
Objections by e-mail to
planning@leicester.gov.uk for the attention of Mr. Sam Peppin Vaughan.
The deadline for this is 23rd February 2011, ready for the Planning Committee meeting on 21st March.
Objections to this planning application include
- Noise and light pollution.
- Increased traffic on local roads.
- Flood risk.
- Adverse impact on setting of medieval Aylestone Old Bridge.
- Unsustainable (By the standards set out by Sport England! This is significant, as the planning application concerns a sports development on the site.
- Poor design.
- Counter to the Core Strategy of the Local Development Framework (Local Plan).
- Major threat to wildlife by irreversible damage to Aylestone Meadows Nature Reserve – arguably the most powerful reason for objections.
For more details, please see the
Leicester Civic Society web site.
Ideally, join the Society and ask for a copy of the 9-page objection letter that they have prepared.
And, please, if you haven’t already,
sign the e-petition on the Leicester City Council web site. We need a lot more signatures for this to ensure a realistic impact.
For those who live in the Leicester South constituency, please also contact your MP,
Peter Soulsby at House of Commons, London SW1.
You may also be interested in these Facebook pages
Save the Aylestone Meadows
Aylestone Meadows Appreciation Society
Aylestone Meadows – Leicester Civic Society page
You may also like to keep an eye on
Twitter references to Aylestone Meadows – or you could monitor the
RSS feed for Aylestone Meadows.
The Blind Buzz on Paracycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on February 1, 2011
I’m pleased to pass on the following message to UK paracyclists, received today from Paul West at British Cycling.
Hi Guys
The 2011 Season is just about upon us.
Below are details of the first few domestic events on the Paracycling calendar with info on how to enter etc.
27th
March
Rudy Project Time Trial
Round 1, Finchingfield, Essex
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time
Trials
Race
Distance - 25 Miles. Time of Start – 10am
Entries to-
A.Stapleton,
43 Fitzwalter Road, Little Dunmow CM6 3FQ
Cheques Payable to – Chelmer CC (£9.00)
Entries Close 8th March. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See
attached).
Clearly mark entry form
that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling
Classification if you know it.
Round 1 of BC National
Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
10th
April
Rudy Project Time Trial
Round 2, Braithwaite, Cumbria
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time
Trials
Race
Distance - 15 Miles. Time of Start – 9am
Entries to-
D.Hall,
Rose Cottage, Crackenthorpe, Appleby CA16 6AF
Cheques Payable to – D. Hall (£9.00)
Entries Close 22nd March. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See
attached).
Clearly mark entry form
that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling
Classification if you know it.
Round 2 of BC National
Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
16th
April
SACA Circuit Races, Salt
Ayre, Lancaster
Open to all riders
Race
Distance - 1 Hour. Time of Start – 1pm
Entries to-
Paul
West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street,
Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on
day )
Entries Close 4th April. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See
attached).
Round 3 of BC National
Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
22nd
April
Rudy Project Time Trial
Round 3, Longnor, Derbyshire
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to Cycling Time
Trials
Race
Distance - 33 Miles. Time of Start – 9am
Entries to-
R.Towse, 14 Jodrell
Street, New Mills SK22 3HJ
Cheques Payable to – Buxton CC (£9.00)
Entries Close 5th April. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See
attached).
Clearly mark entry form
that you are entering the Disability Competition and your Paracycling
Classification if you know it.
Round 4 of BC National
Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
30th
April
Yorkshire Day at the
Races, Tockwith Autodrome, North Yorkshire
Open to all riders
Race
Distance - 1 Hour. Time of Start – 2pm
Entries to-
Paul
West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street,
Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to – British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC
Members, £15. Add £5 to both fees for late and entries on
day )
Entries Close 9th April. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See
attached).
Round 4 of BC National
Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
For details on future
events its worth keeping an eye on the calendars on
www.britishcycling.org.uk
and www.ctt.org.uk
I hope that you find
the above helpful, but any queries do come back to me.
All the best
Paul
West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British
Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Telephone:
+44 (0)161
274 2021 |
Mobile:
+44
(0)7507 641267 |
britishcycling.org.uk
Please
note British Cycling has temporarily relocated to the following
address: British Cycling, c/o Fujitsu Services, Central Park,
Northampton Road, Manchester. M40 5BP
The Blind Buzz: Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair this weekend
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on November 26, 2010
Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair 2010 – a chance to visit the garden, sample some lovely foods and maybe buy a special gift. The garden is in the heart of London.
Dates and Times
- Saturday, 27th November, 11-4
- Sunday, 28th November 10-4
Saturday ticket holders will be able to visit on Sunday for free.
The Blind Buzz on Tandem Cycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on November 26, 2010
3 Ways to Compete in Tandem Cycling for the Blind
Blind cyclists and hikers plant trees in Refa’im Valley – Jerusalem Post – cyclists also raise funds for the Israel Guide Dogs.
Bury Tandem Club completes annual trip to Southport and back – Southport Visiter – fund-raising run has taken place for a decade.
cairo to capetown 2011.: Major supporter of Cairo to Capetown 2011. Illawarra Fasteners – raising funds for
exSight Tandems, New South Wales.
Charlotte’s Tandems – Home & Contact – have tandems for disabled people to borrow free of charge. Based Gloucestershire, UK.
Complete Street Smarts – in the USA, there is a movement to make the streets more accesible for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike.
David Tseng – World Access for the Blind – he goes mountain biking using sonar, and we’re not talking tandems here.
For Two – Mid-Life Cycling – NewYork woman recalls being pilot for a young blind woman, and trying to narrate the sights.
GANTS HILL: Blind cyclist chips in for whopping charity total (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)Anthony Lane is a blind local resident who has raised £4,000 lus by taking part in a bike ride in Kenya.
Good Wheels: Fully-Abled Fun for Disabled Riders! – It’s MY Crisis and I’ll Cry if I Need To – based at ISCD, the Center for the Disabled in Ramat Gan, Israel, disabled and non-disabled cyclists completed a 400Km ride.
Jones, Cowie team up for historic first – Meyrick Jone lost a leg, and Brian Cowie is blind. They are the first disabled athletes to complete the Ironman Canada triathlon.
Knoxville, Tennessee’s Club VIBES… « The TandemGeek’s Blog – VIBES (Visually Impaired and Blind Extension Services) has a wide remit, including a tandem biking scheme.
McChrystal to lead ‘Honor the Warrior’ ride – CharlotteObserver.com – blind ex-General takes part in local fund-raising ride.
[Video] Milano-Sanremo Cycling race 2010..Partenza! with Cinzia Coluzzi – Cinzia Coluzzi was born blind.
Mountain bike movie, "Race Across the Sky" hits theaters Thursday night – Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to climb Mount Everest, is also the only blind person to complete the Leadville Trail 100.
Read a review of the documentary.
my first organized tandem cycling experience ever – the blind cook – Houston, we have a problem – we’ve missed the short tandem route, so we’re going to have to take the long one – after 3am? And
the second episode…..
Passing of a Great Woman | The Blind Viewpoint — Erik Weihenmayer – a tribute to Kathy Urschel, who amongst other things, wn a medal at the Atlanta Paralympics for tandem cycling.
Pilots take visually impaired for bicycle ride – a group of pilots and aircraft engineers in Turkey have started a tandem riding scheme with visually impaired people.
Preparing for an Epic Journey – Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind » ews – Hein Wagner, blind world land speed record-holder and cyclist Gerrie Olivier will tackle the Cape Epic Race in Kenya.
Raising Hope Through A Bike Ride – Queens Tribune – Rebecca Alexander wants to raise awareness of Usher’s Syndrome type III, a condition that can leave people blind and deaf. She has the condition herself, and was due to take a tandem ride as part of a Lighthouse event at the end of October.
[Video] Ranken Jordan-Tour de Unite Bike Parade & Race 2010 – In celebration of Tandemonium, a national day designated for tandem cycling for blind and visually impaired youth, Tour de Unite invited folks to hop a bike and join a parade lap of tandem bicycles – or any kind of bicycle! – on the official Gateway Cup course at Francis Park in Saint Louis.
Ride Blind Racing, Bobby McMullen – with several injuries, medical conditions and blindness to his name, Bobby is a pretty amazing cyclist.
Riding Tandem with the Blind – one man’s experience of being a pilot in New Zealand.
RNZFB election results announced and blind cyclist honoured for inspiring achievements | infonews.co.nz New Zealand’s local news community – Jayne Parsons, who is going for Paralympic Gold in 2012, honoured by The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB).
Steve Baskis: Blind Tandem Cyclist and now a Himalayan Mountain Climber | Bicycling Blind
Tri-California and the City of Santa Clarita launch TRIFECTA – News – Triathlon Business – Swim, Bike, Run Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers – Global Triathlon Industry Information Portal – "Tri-California Inc today announced TRIFECTA, a new lifestyle-sports festival that is the first of its kind to bring together three running, three cycling, and three triathlon courses during a single weekend event.". This will take place in June, 2011.
The Blind Buzz on Guide Dogs
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on September 30, 2010
<p><a href=”http://www.pawnation.com/2010/07/28/10-human-foods-dogs-can-eat/”>
10 Human Foods Dogs Can Eat – Paw Nation</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.paw-rescue.org/dog_guide.php”>
Bringing Your New Dog Home</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXMy2X_Se4o”>
[Video] Campus Life at Guide Dogs for the Blind</a> – this is the California-based Guide Dogs for the Blind.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.dogspelledforward.com/canine-body-postures”>
Dog Body Language | Reading Your Dog | Dog Language</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.dog-health-guide.org/index.html”>
Dog Health Guide. Simple advice for dog illnesses and diseases</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.canismajor.com/dog/laws1.html”>
Dogs and the law – Dog Owner’s Guide</a> – USA site.</p>
<p><a href=”http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/guide-dogs-for-the-blind-gdb/id307920262″>
Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) (usa) – Download free podcast episodes on iTunes.</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://gentlewit.com/2007/12/15/gdb-discontinues-gsd-guide-dogs/”>
GDB Discontinues GSD Guide Dogs « Gentle Wit</a> – German Shepherds are being phased out of the program at the USA Guide Dogs for the Blind – clearly this is contentious.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=gYsopskZNp0″>
[Video] Guide Dog Training : Guide Dog Training: Curbs</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNviucVwV5A”>
[Video] Guide Dog Training : Guide Dog Training: Stairs</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_4936436_guide-dog-training-interactions.html”>
[Video] Guide Dog Training: Interactions: Guide Dog Training | eHow.co.uk</a> – don’t distract that guide dog.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.bbc.co.uk/videonation/articles/l/leicester_guidedogs.shtml”>
Eric’s Guide Dog is a Good Boy</a> – BBC Video Nation (text and video). Eric Day asks kids’ questions on guide dogs.</p>
<p><a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guide_dog”>
GuideDog</a> – Wikipedia page.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/topstories/8413012.Guide_dog_given_bravery_award_after_station_attack/?ref=rss”>
Guide dog Neela given bravery award a year after savage attack in Cricklewood station (From Times Series)</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://animaldebate.com/2009/09/19/guide-dogs-valued-companions-or-slaves/”>
Guide Dogs: Valued Companions or Slaves?</a> – an article biased against the use of dogs by blind people.</p>
<p><a href=”http://goldenretrievertraining10.blogspot.com/2010/09/aug-28-guide-dogs-new-eyes-for-blind.html”>
Guide Dogs — New Eyes For The Blind – Golden Retriever Training</a> – some history and background.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.5min.com/Video/Guide-Dogs—Sandys-Guide-Dog-391419498″>
Guide Dogs – Sandy’s Guide Dog Video – 5min.com</a> – Sandy has cerebral palsy and is blind. Her guide dog enables her to be independent.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.ehow.com/video_4936427_guide-dogs-blind-visually-impaired.html”>
[Video] Guide Dogs for Blind & Visually Impaired: Guide Dog Training | eHow.com</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.trainingjournal.com/news/guide-dogs-launches-foundation-degree/”>
Guide Dogs launches foundation degree – Training Journal</a> – 3-year degree in Canine Assistance can lead to full degree in 4th year.Launched by Guide Dogs in the UK with Chester University.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.helium.com/items/1916187-how-guide-dogs-are-trained”>
How guide dogs are trained – by Betty Carew – Helium</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.google.com/url?q=http://watchmojo.com/index.php%3Fid%3D8259&source=video&vgc=rss&usg=AFQjCNEp4pKTUCFdEwLt0pAea9PNo2QOTA”>
[Video] How Guide Dogs Help the Disabled</a> – MIRA (USA) provides Lab/Burmese Mountain Dog crosses to a wide range of people with disabilities.</p>
<p><a href=”http://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/guide-dog.htm”>
How Guide Dogs Work” – HowStuffWorks</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/16/AR2007041601563.html”>
Minnesota’s Muslim Cab Drivers Face Crackdown – washingtonpost.com</a> – people with liquor and guide dogs refused lifts.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1295749/Muslim-bus-drivers-refuse-let-guide-dogs-board.html”>
Muslim bus drivers refuse to let guide dogs on board | Mail Online</a> – as this is the Daily Mail, your own research suggested.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/sep/29/my-turn-off-leash-dogs-hinder-my-guide-dog/”>
MY TURN | Off-Leash Dogs Hinder My Guide Dog » Kitsap Sun</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://cats-dogs.co.uk/2010/05/07/mypetbook-social-networking-for-pet-owners/”>
mypetbook – a new social networking website for pet owners | Cats-dogs.co.uk</a></p>
<p> <a href=”http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070415131523.htm”>
NASA Engineer Helps Train Puppy For Future Leadership Role</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://guidedogs.blogspot.com/”>
No Bones About It Guide Dog Blog</a>
<a href=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/guidedogs”>
No Bones About It: Guide Dogs’ Blog – RSS Feed</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.examiner.com/animal-news-in-washington-dc/no-dogs-allowed-dc-cab-drivers-pass-on-blind-people-with-guide-dogs”>
No dogs allowed: DC cab drivers pass on blind people with guide dogs – Washington DC animal news | Examiner.com</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.google.com/url?q=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/One-In-Three-Guide-Dogs-Are-At-Risk-Of-Being-Attacked-By-Other-Dogs-While-They-Are-Working/Article/201006315651493%3Ff%3Drss&source=video&vgc=rss&usg=AFQjCNHobNSCzoAfPAMEfc6TYv4GMfHrmQ”>
One In Three Guide Dogs Are At Risk Of Being Attacked By Other Dogs While They Are Working | UK News | Sky News</a> – text with embedded CCTV video.</p>
<p><a href=”http://ipadio.com/phlog_rss.asp?phlogid=34″>
One Man and his Guide Dog – RSS Feed</a> – Mike Brace, CEO of Vision 2020 and former Paralympian Skier describes starting life with a new guide dog. The feed links to episodes 6 to 20 at present.</p>
<p><a href=”http://suzyguidedog.blogspot.com/”>
Suzy’s guide dog</a> blog.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.guidedog.org/”>
The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind</a> – based New York.</p>
<p><a href=”http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xekpah_using-an-assistance-dog-for-the-see_animals”>
[Video] Using an Assistance Dog for the Seeing Impaired – Dailymotion</a></p>
<p><a href=”http://www.petsitterbusinessservice.com/pet-sitter-quotes/what-kind-of-dog-breeds-are-good-for-people-with-allergies-and-cats/”>
What kind of dog breeds are good for people with allergies and cats?</a> – useful discussion, though it’s obvious there’s no universal answer.</p>
