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Cycling
Racing Bikes
Description
You’ll have seen these in the
Tour de France. Racing bikes (also known as road bikes) are designed to go as
fast as possible on tarmac. Everything is pared down as much as possible to save
weight and improve aerodynamics. Racing bikes have quite a lot of gears, but they
are very close together so the rider can choose a gear which perfectly matches
the conditions. The riding position is quite hunched over to cause less wind resistance,
and the drop handlebars give a choice of riding position depending on conditions. Tyres are very thin and at very high pressure.
Types of Racing Bike:
Standard -
The bike for most road riding. The riding position is quite aerodynamic, but not so much that you cannot see where you are going.
Time Trial -
Time trialling is riding as fast as possible around a circuit on a closed-off
road. Time trial bikes are designed to go as fast as possible, and riders adopt
a very hunched over position, using extensions on the handlebars to bring their
hands forward. Bikes often have smaller front wheels to get the riding position even lower.
Track -
Track bikes are raced indoors on banked oval circuits. They have just one fixed
gear (you can’t stop pedalling) and no brakes - though you can slow down
by slowing your pedalling. Everything is pared down to the absolute minimum.
All of these designs are regulated by the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)
- the international cycling body. They set down exact guidelines of what is allowed
and what is not for a bike to be used in competition. This can cause a lot of
arguments! For example, Recumbents are generally faster than racing bikes, but they were banned by the UCI in 1928.
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Science of Cycling
The Science of Cycling is the second in a series of three planned sports science
resources. These sites focus on the science behind popular spectator and recreational sports.
While the Science of Cycling is a large Web site (there are over 20 pages in
six main sections, 20 audio and video clips, interactive javascripts, and lots
of images), it is really only an introduction to an enormous and fascinating topic.
You'll also find information on the history and unique culture of cycling.
We felt it was imporant to include these elements because these contributions will help you better understand the topic.
The bicycle is a tremendously efficient means of transportation. In fact cycling
is more efficient than any other method of travel--including walking! The one
billion bicycles in the world are a testament to its effectiveness. The engine
for this efficient mode of transport is the human body. Because bodies are fueled
by food, diet plays an important role in how the body performs. Different muscle
groups and types provide the power. Genetic inheritance, intensive training, and
a competitive drive help top athletes push the boundaries of endurance and speed on the bicycle.
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Unicycle History And Style
The most accepted theory for the appearance of unicycling is that it was found
"by accident" while riding a "penny farthing".
This kind of bike had a disadvantage: when you applied the brakes it was very
easy to be thrown over the front of your bike. Get rid of the useless bits and
you're left with a much safer vehicle. And so, unicycling was discovered...
There is also the theory that they were brought by the pixies.
There are lots of styles of unicycles because there are lots of different
things that you can do with a unicycle; here are some of the main ones.
Freestyle: This is a term used to describe the unicycle competition where music,
movement and a high skill level are mixed. This is not frequently seen in the
UK but can be seen at UNICON (the unicycle world championships) or on our "one
wheel-no limit" video. The unicycles used are normally 20” (but not always) and have slick tyres.
Learner: These are generally the same as the freestyle unicycles but of a less
heavy-duty nature. To help people when they are buying their first unicycle we
produce the learner kits that contain the most commonly bought items when learning.
Notice you must not weigh more than 75Kg to ride on a Learner Unicycle and you
shouldn't bounce or jump with it if you don't want to break it. If you want a stronger one, have a look at our Freestyle Unicycles.
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The History Of Cycling In America
1816 Draissine
The draisine, first built in Germany in 1816, was less a serious mode of transportation
than the folly of a wealthy nobleman. Still, it remains one in a long line of inventions that led to the true bicycle.
1869 Dexter
van Anden's patented velocipede included several improvements over previous models.
One was the first free-wheeling drive, precursor of the coaster hub, with a ratchet-like
device that allowed the cranks to remain motionless while the bicycle continued
to roll. The brakes in van Anden's velocipede were particularly elegant- twisting
the handlebars actuated a linkage with a friction plate against the rear wheel.
Leather straps and springy iron frame also put the suspension of this boneshaker, however primitive, well ahead of its time.
1870 Shire Boneshaker 
The Shire was among the most advanced of boneshakers, though still a difficult
machine for the purpose of common transportation. A large front wheel and a low
saddle meant that a fast ride was possible, if only the rider could overcome the
difficulties in pushing forward on the pedals while leaning back at a severe angle.
1883 Columbia Expert
This 58" wheeled machine is nickel-plated. Nickel plating was more expensive,
but it didn't chip like paint. The larger the wheel, the faster the bike? So,
the taller the rider, the faster he went! This 1883 Columbia is one of the machines
Paul Grimshaw, a Michigan Wheelman, rode in the Commemorative 1984 Thomas Stevens Ride Across America.
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is a professional cycling union that oversees cycling events in the international community.
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Mountain Bikes
Mountain bikes use knobby, wide tires for better traction and stability. Many
feature front suspension, shock absorbing forks on the front end to smooth out
rough trails and terrain. Mountain bikes usually come with three chainrings in
the front and eight or nine gears on the rear wheel, for a total of 24 or 27 speeds.
The three chainrings on the front allow for more gear choices for easier pedaling
on steep, difficult hills. Some mountain bike designs also use rear suspension,
which allows the rear wheel to move and smooth out bumps for added comfort and
control. Mountain bikes without suspension are available for less aggressive riding
Road Bikes
Road bikes are light, sleek and
built for covering mega-miles on smooth pavement, with surprising speed. The tires
are thinner than hybrid or mountain styles, which make them faster and somewhat
less stable to newer riders. The biggest benefit to a new road bike is the integrated
shifter and brake levers. This revolutionary advancement allows you to change
gears and put on the brakes without moving your hands from the brake levers. Road
bikes designed for casual and pleasure riding use a triple chainring in the front,
with nine cogs on the rear wheel, allowing wider gear ranges for steep hills.
Bicycles geared for performance riding and racing usually feature two chainrings
up front and nine gears in the rear, because racers require higher gears for competition.
The curved handlebars of the road bike offer more hand positions, and a lower,
more aerodynamic position than a mountain bike and may take some getting used to.
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Touring Bikes
Unlike higher performance road bikes and mountain bikes, touring bikes have eyelets
for attaching racks. They also have the gearing and stable handling required to
transport heavy loads. These bikes are also a good choice for those who don't
need the carrying capacity, but who do need low gears for hilly terrain. Tips:
Low gearing, smooth tires, and stable handling make long road rides comfortable.
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The UCI is headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland.
1895 : First Track World Championships.
1896 : First modern Olympic Games. Cycling is included in the programme.
1900: Foundation of the International Cycling Union by the Belgian, French, Italian,
Swiss and United States National Federations in Paris (FRA).
1927 : First Road World Championships.
1950 : First Cyclo-Cross World Championships.
1956 : First Indoor Cycling World Championships.
1965 : Creation of the International Amateur Cycling Federation (FIAC) and the
International Professional Cycling Federation (FICP). The UCI became the coordinating
body for these two federations. The FIAC was established in Rome (ITA), the FICP in Luxembourg and the UCI in Geneva (CH).
1984 : First Trials World Championships.
1990 : First official Mountain Bike World Championships.
1992 : Reunification of FIAC and FICP within the UCI. The Federation moves to Lausanne (SUI).
1993 : First official BMX World Championships.
1996 : The mountain-bike becomes an Olympic sport.
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Road Bike
Nowadays often called a “road bike” these are becoming more popular
as people take to cycling for fitness – since going fast encourages you
to work harder and that’s what racing bikes are about. The racing bike proper
has low dropped handlebars, very narrow tyres (20 to 25mm) and high gears (40
to 110in). It's good for maximum speed on smooth roads and nothing else! You must
pedal hard or else the crouched riding position throws too much weight on your
arms, or you'll stall on hills. There will not be enough space between the brakes
and the tyres to fit mudguards safely and neither will there be any provision for luggage.
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BMX
Bicycle motocross, or BMX as it's commonly known, is a sport for smaller bikes
ridden off-road on a dirt track. BMX has several disciplines that include jumping,
ramp riding, racing and freestyle. There are variations on the standard BMX bike,
but most use the same style: 20-inch wheels with knobby, wide tires, a small frame
and beefy components designed for rough use. Freestyle bikes will have foot pegs,
or extensions off the frame on which to stand when performing stunts, while jumping
bikes may have a slightly different frame. There is also a cruiser style BMX bike,
with 24-inch wheels for faster riding and more stability.
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Hybrid bikes
Like its name, the Hybrid is a combination of features from both mountain and
road bikes. The wheels are not as sturdy on trails as those of a mountain bike,
nor are they as thin and fast as those of a road bike on paved surfaces. But hybrid
wheels are versatile enough that you could ride comfortably on either surface.
Hybrids tend to have a relatively high number of gears and upright handlebars.
It's Good for riding on multiple surfaces. A little less expensive than a road bike.
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Baseball
Baseball Intro
Baseball, competitive game of skill played with a hard ball and bat between two
teams of nine players each. Baseball is often called the national pastime of the
United States, because of its strong tradition and great popularity. It is played throughout the world by people of all ages.
Baseball is one of the oldest and most popular spectator sports. The game as
it is known today developed during the early 1800s among children and amateur
players. Today, professional baseball attracts millions of spectators to ballparks
each year and entertains millions more through radio and television broadcasts.
Playing The Italian Game Of Bocce
Bocce is played with four  or
eight large balls and one smaller target or object ball called the pallino or jack.
There are 2 or 4 balls to a side, or team, and they are made in two colors to distinguish the balls of one team from the balls of the opposing team.
The pallino is thrown out by a member of the team having won the coin toss to start the game.
The same player throwing the pallino must deliver the first bocce ball.
The opposing team will then deliver their bocce balls until the point is taken or they have exhausted their 4 balls.
This “nearest ball” rule governs the sequence of the thrown balls.
The side whose bocce is the closest to the pallino is called the “in” ball and the opposing side the “out” ball.
Whenever a team gets “in” it steps aside and allows the “out” team to bowl.
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Ripken Baseball Hosts First Spring Trainng Tournament
March 31, 2004 - This past weekend Ripken Baseball hosted its first Spring Training
Tournament at the Ripken Baseball Youth Academy featuring 9u, 11u and 13u age
brackets. Thirty-two teams from across the mid-Atlantic region came together for
the tournament, which began Friday night and ended Sunday afternoon with three exciting championship games.
The 13u tournament featured eight teams, six from Maryland and the other two
from Virginia and New Jersey. Each team was given the opportunity to play two
of their four games at Ripken Stadium, home of the Aberdeen IronBirds. The Reisterstown
Braves and the Harford Sox battled it out for first place in the championship
game. Both teams put up a hard fight, but the Sox came from behind and scored two runs in the last inning for a 6-5 win.
The 9u and 11u tournaments featured 12 teams each from Maryland, Virginia,
New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and New Jersey. Each team played a minimum
of two games on the replica fields at the Ripken Youth Baseball Academy. The Academy
features replica stadiums of Camden Yards, Memorial Stadium, Fenway Park, and
Wrigley Field. The 9u championship game featured the Chesterfield Diamond Dawgs
and the Sykesville Cyclones, with the Diamond Dawgs coming out on top, 11-4. The
Baltimore Buzz won the 11u Championship game, 7-1, against the Manassas Mutiny.
Each team in the tournament was guaranteed a minimum of three games. The format
for the tournament was pool play, with either two or three pools of four teams
competing in a round robin format. The top two teams from each pool advanced to the single elimination semi-final round.
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Wiffle Ball
If you are a fans of baseball, Wiffle Ball is not strange for you. And do you
know how to play wiffle ball? Some rules of wiffle ball, some info about wiffle ball below may be help you:
How To Play Wiffle Ball
The two ways of playing Wiffle ball are as follows: The official way, and The funner way.
The Official Way:
The pitcher stands 42 feet away from the batter. Behind the batter is a box or
something else to determine the strike zone. if it hits the box, its a strike.
If not, its a ball. You get 3 strikes per at bat (unlimited foul balls) and 4
balls (2 outs per side). The fence is 100 feet away in dead center and like 75
down the lines. from right to left field corner is 70 feet. If you hit a grounder
past the pitcher, its a single, a fly past him its a double, unless it goes 26+
feet 
past him, then its a triple. If it clears the fence, its a home run. There can
be 3 or less people per team, and the teams can be uneven. I think you can only
have 1 or 2 pitchers per game, but im not sure. There are no baserunners, just
ghosties. Ghost runners advance the same number of bases as the person who got
the hit to advance them. I might have missed something, or i might have gotten
some of the field dimensions wrong, but thats the general idea. I tried playing
Wiffle ball the official way a few times, and its not as fun as the less formal, backyard way.
The Fun Way:
The pitcher stands a reasonable distance from the batter, try to get around 40
feet. There is no box or anything for a strike zone. 3 strikes per batter, 3 outs
per side. You can play with or without called strikes, but there are no balls.
The reason for the no balls rule (Yes, I know that sounds funny) is because Wiffle
balls are so hard to control, especially when you throw some of the junk that
can be thrown. The foul lines should be at about 90 degrees, like in baseball,
and you can set reasonable distances for singles, doubles, triples and home runs.
You can play with or without baserunners, but its better without. With ghost runners,
they advance the same amount of bases as the batter who advanced them, unless
it was a really hard hit ball, or it landed really close to the next type of hit, then they advance 1 extra base. Any error is an
automatic single, except for dropped fly balls, which are the area they land on.
Thats really all there is to it, although i might have overlooked something important.
When you play, no matter which way you play, change some of the rules to suit your 'field' or playing style better don't just blindly use here rules.
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Origins of the Baseball
While the exact origins of baseball are unknown, most historians agree that it
is based on the English game of rounders. It began to become quote popular in
this country in the early 19th century, and many sources report the growing popularity
of a game called "townball", "base", or "baseball".
Throughout the early part of that century, small towns formed teams, and baseball
clubs were formed in larger cities. In 1845, Alexander Cartwright wanted to formalize
a list of rules by which all team could play. Much of that original code is still
in place today. Although popular legend says that the game was invented by Abner Doubleday, baseball's true father was Cartwright.
The first recorded baseball contest took place a year later, in 1846. Cartwright's
Knickerbockers lost to the New York Baseball Club in a game at the Elysian Fields,
in Hoboken, New Jersey. These amateur games became more frequent and more popular.
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The differences between the rules of baseball and softball
The objective of the games are basically the same. Balls/strikes/outs are consistant.
The size of the fields/base distances are different. Baseball is played on a 90'
diamond (not including Little League & below). Softball in 60', and varies
with leagues. Baseball generally plays 9 innings, while softball is 7. Baseball
can leave the base, prior to the pitcher releasing the ball, whereas softball
the runners may not leave until the ball is released. If you are familiar with
baseball, you can research softball under ASA or Pony leagues for additional information. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
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The History of Baseball Cards
In the beginning, God made man. Then, man produced...the baseball card. Several
 years later, man produced the insert card. Well, no one's perfect.
From 1887 to the present, billions of baseball cards have been produced. Some
cards are valued at ten cents, while others, are valued at over one hundred thousand
dollars. Since 1887, baseball cards have been an important piece of baseball history and American culture.
The Beginning of the baseball card collecting era would lead cards to a path
of greatness and immortality. The first baseball cards were made of a cloth material.
Many of these cards were "home made". No one but the creator of these
cards, (they're all dead) knows for sure what exactly was used to produce these
early cards. This time period started on 1887 and continued on until 1901. The
1887 baseball cards were part of a unique set. Not only did this set contain baseball
cards, but it also contained boxing, golf, and horse racing cards...gee I hope I get Man O' War!
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Baseball Rule Myths
1. The hands are considered part of the bat.
The hands are part of a person's body. If a pitch hits the batter's hands the
ball is dead; if he swung at the pitch, a strike is called (NOT a foul). If he was avoiding the pitch, he is awarded first base.
2. The batter-runner must turn to his right after over-running first base.
The batter-runner may turn left or right, provided that if he turns left he does
not make an attempt to advance. An attempt is a judgment made by the umpire. The
requirement is that the runner must immediately return to first after overrunning or oversliding it.
3. If the batter breaks his wrists when swinging, it's a strike.
A strike is a judgment by the umpire as to whether the batter attempted to strike
the ball. Breaking the wrists, or the barrel of the bat crossing the plate are simply
guides to making the judgment of an attempt, these are not rules.
4. If a batted ball hits the plate first it's a foul ball.
The plate is in fair territory. There is nothing special about it. If a batted ball hits it, it is treated like any other batted ball.
5. The batter cannot be called out for interference if he is in the batter's box.
The batter's box is not a safety zone. A batter could be called out for interference if the
umpire judges that interference could or should have been avoided.
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2004 Minor League teams
Salt Lake Stingers (AAA)
The team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team is owned by Joe Buzas, and serves
as a minor league affiliate to the major league's Anaheim Angels. The Angels won
the 2002 World Series and made history in game 7 when rookie pitcher John Lackey,
called up from the Stingers earlier in the year, pitched and won the game. He became the first rookie to do so in nearly 100 years.
Arkansas Travelers (AA)
The team based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team, which plays in the Texas League,
is the Double-A affiliate of the Anaheim Angels major-league club. The Travelers play at Ray Winder Field, located in Little Rock.
Cedar Rapids Kernels (A)
Cedar Rapids was awarded a Midwest League franchise in 1962 that was originally
called the Red Raiders (1962-64). After that the team used the name of the major
league franchise it affiliated with: the Cardinals (1965-72), the Astros (1973-74),
the Giants (1975-79), and the Reds (1980-92). The team adopted the Kernels nickname
after affiliating with the Angels before the 1993 season.
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Learn The Basic Catching Fundamentals About The Catchers
When in the throwing stance, you should be in a comfortable crouch, compact
and relaxed. Move your entire body to the location of the desired pitch, with
your off-hand behind your back. Any time there is a threat of a runner stealing,
your right foot should be a little behind the left (left heel to right toes),
backside up, and the off-hand should be in a tight fist behind the glove.
Use good transition when throwing, whether the "rock in fire" or
the "L" method. You should stay low and move in one smooth action, ball
and hands to ear, throw over the top quickly (hot potato).
When framing, you need to extend your arm, go get the ball, and hold the ball
for the umpire to see. Roll your wrists toward the plate, but don't pull the ball. Roll
and extend in a smooth manner and avoid jerking or snapping the glove.
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College Baseball Championship History
The NCAA College World Series is held each year in Omaha, Nebraska which has been the permanent home of the championship since 1950.
Since 1962 the NCAA championship has shown a profit which is shared among the participating schools, the NCAA, and the hosts.
The championship competition is held between eight regions. Six teams from
each region play a double-elimination tournament, with the winner advancing to
the College World Series. The eight regional champions then take part in another
double-elimination tournament to determine the national champion.
The NCAA Division II championship began in 1968 at Springfield, Missouri. It
moved to Springfield, Illinois, in 1972 and to Riverside, California, in 1980. Montgomery, Alabama, has hosted the tournament since 1985.
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Baseball Cards
Collecting baseball cards is as much a part of baseball as home runs, cracker
jack and the seventh inning stretch. Who hasn't dreamed of owning a vintage Babe
Ruth, Honus Wagner, Mickey Mantle or Ted Williams card? Which collector wouldn't
like to show off a Nolan Ryan or Barry Bonds rookie, or an autographed Josh Beckett minor league card?
Topps, Fleer, Upper Deck, Bowman, Donruss, Leaf, Score... the best baseball
cards, old or new, from the best companies at terrific values. Packs, boxes or
sets for sale at wholesales prices, and singles from turn-of-the century tobacco
cards to this year's newest holographic technology far below price guide value
are just some of the deals you'll find here. These shops also sell pricing guides
to determine how much your collection is worth, holders, grading, software, magazines and storage.
Whether you're a seasoned collector looking to add a few more graded collectibles
to your checklist or just getting into the wonderful baseball trading card hobby, there's no better way to own a piece of the game.
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