...forward movement slower, while in walking down a hill, your pace will become longer and your movement quicker. If you tried walking up a steep hill without slowing down, you would rapidly become exhausted. However, on a bicycle, you don't slow down the speed of your legs, but you gear down to reduce the amount of pressure you have to apply to the pedals. So a cyclist going up a hill and down a hill may be spinning his legs at the same pace and making the same effort, but the bike travels a shorter distance with every turn of the crank while going uphill and a longer distance with every turn of the crank while going down. The cyclist on the uphill gives up speed to save effort, the same as the person walking up a hill. The cyclist even has an advantage over the walker: because his legs are moving faster, the blood flow is better, and thus he doesn't have as much fatigue. Multi-speed gears allow you to climb hills comfortably that might force you to stand up and "pump" or even get off and push if you were riding a one-speed. They also allow you to go faster downhill or with the wind at your back. Pedaling Speed Every cyclist has an ideal pedaling speed, and an ideal amount of resistance from the pedals. When you are pedaling at your ideal pedaling speed, you are putting out the greatest amount of power that you are able to sustain efficiently. You select pedaling speed by shifting gears. The gear needed to allow your "ideal" pedaling speed will depend on the slope of the road...
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...Assignment 3: Helmets Save Lives: A Problem Exists Kelli L Adams ENG215231SC043-1148-001 Professor Priscilla Patten Strayer University October 29, 2014 Assignment 3: Helmets Save Lives: A Problem Exists Introduction Motorcycles are a way of life to some people. “Life” is the reason these cyclists and their passengers should be bound by the law to wear helmets. The lives of these cyclists are just as important as the lives of individuals who choose to ride on four wheels. Motorcycle helmets are the most important protective gear a cyclist could wear to enforce the safety of them and their passengers just like a seatbelt protect the lives of motor vehicle operators. Let’s help cyclists live by requiring them to wear the necessary protective gear when they are on the road. History of Universal Helmet Regulation: An Overview of the Problem The universal helmet legislation requires motorcycle riders of all ages to wear helmets. The passing of this legislation has been a prudent and contentious problem with sweeping public health consequences because motorcycle mortalities continue to escalate. As of 2008, only 20 states had implemented this helmet policy. (Homer & French, 2009) In the 1980s and early 1990s, deadly motorcycle crashes were on the decline but began to increase in the late 1990s. In 2006, the number of motorcycle riders killed was 11% of the total traffic deaths, which is the highest account ever. (Homer & French, 2009) Only 19 states...
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...There have been many studies stating that wearing helmets could drastically save lives. Other studies have stated that it’s the drivers of automobiles which do not look out for motorcycles while driving is a real danger. Helmets will never produce a 100% survival rate but wearing them will increase your odds. Motorcycle helmets are necessary because they could save lives, help insurance premiums decrease, and they are required in other states. Some studies have shown that helmets could save one's life during an accident. Two-thirds of most accidents are caused by car drivers not paying attention to cyclists on the road. Helmets that are standard-approved with a recognized safety certification, American (ANSI Z90.4 or SNELL) should be worn while riding. Polystyrene layer inside helmets compresses to absorb the force of an impact. Helmets worn correctly and are standard- approved will reduce the risk of head injury by 85%, brain injury by 88% and severe brain injury by 75%. Due to, wearing helmets while riding motorcycles insurance premiums may reduce. Wearing helmets not only save lives, but insurance companies benefit from this also. In recent figures, 3,300 lives have been saved from wearing helmets and $4,638,173,956 saved with 100% helmet usage. Not wearing helmets has caused one's insurance deductibles to increase because it's a safety essential equipment. All cyclists should carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to protect themselves...
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...are kind of tired of hearing me talk about how great bikes are all the time. I believe bicycles are better than cars. I know some bike advocates still drive cars and get a little touchy about that. I used to drive a car. Growing up in Estacada, it seemed like there was an unwritten law that said "you must drive a car." I obeyed without question. I never even thought about it. One day when I was driving to work, I started noticing the cyclists around me and realizing that I was polluting the atmosphere and wasting resources and they weren't. I realized that I was contributing to the rising rate of asthma and that they weren't. They were part of the solution. I was part of the problem. I knew that the only solution was to buy a bicycle and start commuting by bike. Motor vehicle use degrades the environment in a number of ways, but bicycle use does not. Noise pollution, for instance, is a real problem for those living near highways, but bicycles produce no noise. Congestion creates stress for motor vehicle users, pedestrians, and cyclists, but bicycling does not significantly add to congestion. Adding extra lanes to existing roadways and building limited-access highways can degrade or even destroy neighborhoods. Creating bikeways or adding shoulders to roads, can be used for cycling, and have beneficial effects. Motor vehicles are the primary cause of air pollution in the US, but bicycles produce none. And carbon dioxide from motor vehicles adds to global warming, but bicycles...
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...John March 21, 2014 3. In this day and age, oil companies are vital to our economy because they keep our world running. Oil is there core business because it is where they generate the most profit. However, that does not mean to say they shouldn’t be investing more in renewable energy as implied by Heat. They need to do a bit of both. In other words, it is important for them to keep looking for more oil to deliver and continue to invest and research in renewable energy. From a company perspective, what if people stop using oil and find a better alternative that is cheaper, cleaner and more environmentally friendly? If this were to occur, oil companies can be in serious trouble. If they were to go bankrupt, tens of thousands of jobs could be lost which would be horrific for the economy. Gas is polluting the environment; therefore, oil companies need to promote an alternative source of energy. It is essentially a business decision that should be made because oil won’t last a lifetime. Moreover, Exxon Mobil is one of the largest publicly traded companies. They are the largest producer and distributor of oil. With the amount of income that they earn, they should have no problem paying for the research and investment in renewals. In 2008, Exxon Mobil did not want to invest and research in renewable energy until they were profitable without the financial support. Approximately 27.4% of shareholders wanted to significantly increase the investment in renewable...
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...gave while I was inside the witness box: “I took delivery of my new Mazda sports car, from the garage Brookside Mazda and I was driving alongside Hillside Road. I live at 32 Able Close and I got stuck in the usual traffic jam. I am very familiar with the road as I drive it every day If I get stuck in traffic when I get close to my turning I have a habit of pulling out to the other side of the road and driving up to the right side of the road up to the right hand turn of Able Close. When I do this I am very careful to look for oncoming traffic. I usually do it at the point there is a central refuge so that I would get some warning of any pedestrians crossing between the stopped cars on my left. This dodges saves me several minutes and...
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...Spanish History Through Film Final Paper 2/6/2015 Transition of Spanish Film During and After Franco Censorship It may not be clear in 2015 when traveling to Spain but this is a country that has had one of the most troubled histories and some argue that problems from it are still going on today. The largest problem that Spain has had to deal with from its past is the legacy of the Spanish Civil War and the Dictatorship of General Francisco Franco. The Spanish Civil was was fought between the Republicans who wanted more of a democratic state, and the Nationalists who favored Fascism. Because of the beliefs of the nationalists they drew much needed support from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy which gave them a large advantage. The war began in 1936 and concluded in 1939 with the victory by the nationalists and their leader Francisco Franco. Following the war Franco got rid of the republic system of government that was in place and instituted a dictatorship that he held until his death in 1975. While the civil war was over, there were still many citizens of Spain that did not support Franco and the dictatorship, but if they were to speak out against the regime there were harsh consequences that sometimes included death. One of the ways many people tried to express their rejection of the regime was through various art forms which included, literature, paintings and films. Since citizens could not overtly talk about the regime they were able to use symbols and metaphors...
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...Dr. Shirley Todd McLaughlin, CLU, ChFC - MKT 500 Marketing Management Week 10 Assignment 5: Marketing Strategies “Peloton Cycling” Anthony Pastore 6.9.12 Executive Summary- Marketing Plan Peloton Cycling The market- The target market for Peloton Cycling will be towards the cycling community. Since I have been an avid cyclist for twenty years, I am familiar with the network of cyclist including events, shops and organizations. The plan and focus of Peloton Cycling will be to attend, participate and host cycling events in order to advertise our product and inform the community of our mission. In addition to targeting the cycling community, the target will also include to the community who are interested in a healthy lifestyle, including the triathlete. The potential audience for the marketing plan will include a full range of the cycling community including the avid cyclist, the professional looking for an extra edge, the intermediate cyclist riding in order to maintain a healthy life style and a family who enjoys biking. In addition, the target will include the mountain bike trail rider. The plan for Peloton Cycling to reach its target audience will include the participation and hosting of cycling events. In addition, during the cycling events, Peloton Cycling will distribute shirts, stickers and fliers, in addition Peloton Cycling will build relationships with local cycling clubs who normally host cycling events and guide group rides. Peloton Cycling will...
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...Kelsey Squiers PP&D 212 March 14, 2014 University of California Biking Proposal – Environmental Impacts Background In the spring of 2013, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) was ranked by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), one of the most respected bicycle advocacy associations in the country, as a Silver level bike-friendly university. The LAB’s ranking system is based on five “E” aspects (engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation). A Silver ranking means that UCI “[d]efinitely feel[s] welcoming to bikes but there is still usually work to be done in two or three of the “E”s to undergird the bicycling culture and opportunities” (bikeleague.org). While UCI provides sustainable transportation incentives, has some infrastructure for biking, a bike-rental program, and is home to a few bike-enthusiast clubs, the campus is falls short in three of the LAB’s “E”s: Engineering, Education, and Encouragement. Engineering: There are three types of bicycle routes on the UCI campus. These include dedicated bicycle paths, pedestrian/bicycle shared paths, roads with bike lanes, and a small number of sharrows (located on the roads within housing complexes). Currently, there are only three distinct sections of the UCI campus that have dedicated bicycle lanes, which are all located on the outskirts of campus. The most commonly used bike path within the UCI campus is a mixed pedestrian/bicycle path encircling Aldrich Park. Roads with bike lanes make...
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...InstaBike Shop & Assembly: Online Cyclist Guide to Satisfaction A Capstone Project presented to the Department of Information Technology Faculty of Engineering Institute of Information and Computing Sciences University of Santo Tomas in partial fulfilment of the requirements in the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Azarias, Bernard Ezekiel A. Dasalla, Jose Paulo D.R. Espiritu, Karlo Antonio A. Peralta, Paolo Javier J. Guevara, Steven Kristian L. April 2015 Table of Contents Chapter l......................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3 Project Context ........................................................................................................... 4 Purpose and Description ............................................................................................. 5 Objectives ................................................................................................................... 5 Scope and Limitation .................................................................................................. 6 CHAPTER II ................................................................................................................... 8 Traditional Shopping vs Online Shopping ....................................................................
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...Autonomous Vehicles Google with the help of specially trained scientist and engineers, have come up with a robot concept car. This autonomous vehicle uses artificial intelligence software. This can sense anything near and mimic the decisions made by a human driver. With someone behind the wheel to take control if something goes wrong and a technician in the passenger seat to monitor the navigation system. Using a funnel like cylinder on the roof contains a camera and a sensor. The mass production of this car has people to believe that they can transform society as profoundly as the internet has. The first thought that comes to mind when you think about a car that could drive itself, is that how safe could it be? You could also ask yourself can a robot be a safer driver than a human? But the truth is that robots react 10 times faster than humans. They also have a 360 degree perception. There aren’t any distractions such as texting, talking on the phone, falling asleep at the wheel, or intoxication. More than 37,000 people died in 2008 due to distractions while driving. Engineers started out by building and testing models in the mid 1960’s. Seven test cars have been driven 1,000 miles, without human intervention and more than 140,000 miles with only occasional human control. One even drove itself down one of the steepest and curviest streets in the nation. The only accident engineers said was when a Google car was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light. The engineers say...
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...I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FreeRiders, Inc. is one of the leading specialty mountain bike design and manufacturing firms in the world, and caters to professional cyclists, primarily in the mountain bike/extreme sport sub-category. Despite its reputation as a leader in competitive cycling, FreeRiders receives the majority of its revenue through high-end mountain bike sales. Each FreeRiders bicycle is hand-made in the US in FreeRiders’ machine shop in Everett, Massachusetts, consistent with the FreeRiders mission to “produce high-quality custom, one of a kind bicycles in the USA… designed and manufactured by and for the professional road and extreme sport rider.” As a small company with fewer than twenty full-time employees and a host of freelance and part-time help, FreeRiders, Inc. is faced with strong competition in the category from larger bike manufacturers who, in recent years, have increased their advertising and PR budgets by an estimated seventy-five percent, and offset their costs by pushing production overseas. Economic pressures due to inflated production costs and competitors’ increased market share have lead FreeRiders to re-assess its goals for the future. This new strategic plan will unfold in several phases and include a 9-month-to-market new product line extension, a five year plan to increase revenue to between two and five million, and a long term plan to ensure the company’s viability ten years and beyond. II. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FreeRiders, Inc...
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...Designing cities for people * Problem: Quick growth of city population over the century. The air is no longer safe to breath. Respiratory diseases increasing. * Recommendation: Designing cities for people not for cars. New urbanism approach: * in Colombia, Mayor’s support for 70% with no cars vs. 30% car owners * Ban street parking, improved old and created new parks, bicycle ways, plant trees, * Parks and public places are important for democratic society, everyone is equal there. * Brazil, pioneered the inexpensive, commuter-friendly alternative transportation system (bus, bicycle, walk) The ecology of cities * Problem: In cities securing water, collecting food and disposing waste is a challenge. Before they relied on surrounding, but today they go far. Beijing planning to get water from 800 miles away, Tokyo is getting its food from other countries. * Recommendation: Register writes: e.g. buildings can be designed to be heated and cooled partly by nature. As oil price rises, farming can go to vacant lots and rooftops,” flush and forget” becomes costly. Redesigning Urban Transportation * Recommendation: Combination of rail and bus lines, bicycle and pedestrian ways is the best for low-cost transportation and healthy environment of cities. * Charging car to enter the city with sensor cards and increasing the taxes yearly. * Paris * Access to high-quality public transportation * Create express...
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...car reading the text “Where u at”. Her car clipped a bridge and she was partially ejected out of her car and crushed her skull.Since then, her mother and friends have been convincing the community that any text is not worth losing a loved one. Another teen that was impacted was Conor Lynch. On October 19,2010, Conor Lynch was struck by a 18 year old driver who failed to stop while he was crossing the street. The driver never had her eyes on the road at the time that Conor Lynch was hit and the driver kept driving four blocks before they ever thought about stopping to call the police. Shortly after the incident, his family and friends started the Conor Lynch Foundation. This raise awareness and promote the safety of runners, pedestrians, cyclists, and young...
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...Executive Summary Breakaway Bicycle Company designs and builds custom bicycle frames to the exact specifications of the finest road and mountain bike racing professionals in the world. Breakaway has earned this right because its founder and master builder, Mike Giro, hand crafts road and mountain frames that satisfy the one common specification of all competitive cyclists — it helps them to win races. Since 1990, Breakaway has designed and built bike frames for racing professionals and those biking enthusiasts who take their riding seriously and want to own the best equipment. As more and more of the population gain an interest in competitive cycling, the demand for custom built bicycles has also increased. Many individuals, particularly those interested in mountain biking, have found that there is a tremendous interest in competitive mountain biking which include grueling cross-country races and gravity-defying events such as the “in your face” downhill racing. Based on marketing projections, this interest increased following the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where mountain bike racing made its debut as an Olympic medal event. To meet the expected demand for custom built bike frames that can handle this type of riding, as well as road racing, Breakaway is seeking the financing necessary to add new workstations and hire additional designer-builders. The cost to purchase and install the additional workstations is $60,000. The additional salary expense is projected...
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