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Travel Group. This
company, started by a couple of seasoned tour guides,
provides a more intimate travel experience and their tours
are a very good value. Groups are limited to 14 people max, they
stay in smaller, more classic inns (2-4 stars) and the owners
are the main guides. An added (and unusual!) perk: They will
cater to couples where one is cycling and the other is just "coming
along for the ride". Companions – Many
of their trips are setup for people that are serious about cycling
(Giro d'Italia, Mt. Ventoux), so you are getting a somewhat more
fit crowd. A selection of "hot new" tour destinations
(Croatia, Argentina) adds to a hipper vibe, too. Rider
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Backroads. This company is arguably the largest with over 300 biking, hiking, multisport and cultural immersion trips available in 44 countries. But that doesn't mean that service is compromised. In fact, Backroads guides are trained to be extremely accommodating. And Backroads can be a good value: the trips are about 25% less than B & R, and if you choose the Premiere Inns option, you will often stay in the same accommodations. A nice feature is that because you choose from multiple levels of accommodation options, you get a selection of prices to choose from. The "Casual Inns" tours stay at 3-4 star inns, with "Premiere Inns" jumping to 4-5 stars. There are also a wide variety of family-oriented and singles trips. Backroads clients are slightly younger, and more likely to have some experience with adventure travel. The typical client is a 45-year-old executive at a Fortune 500. There are always some strong riders on a Backroads trip, so you'll have company if you are planning on doing the supplemental longer routes. Going single is encouraged, and you don't have to pay extra if you are willing to share a room. Backroads attracts guests who enjoy camaraderie so night time socializing is pretty good with this group. Rider
Bike and the Like This company provides guided tours in both the U.S., Holland and Germany. You will get hands-on service, as the trips are personally hosted by an American couple that has led over 130 tours in the past 20 years. Their keep their prices down (way down!) in Europe by providing barge trips so your accomodations don't change every night. You will still ride a hearty 40 miles a day, unlike many barge trips that provide only minimal riding. Touring in the U.S. is also a great way to save money, especially with current exchange rates, and these guys are experts in California (Pacific Coast/Napa), and the Northeastern Seaboard. Awards include "Voted Best by Bicycling Magazine" (Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket) and "Bicycling Magazine 15 Bike Trips We Love" (C & O Canal: Along the Potomac River). Rider
Bike Switzerland The PREMIER bicycle tour company of Switzerland! Based in Geneva, and with a staff made up of educators living in Switzerland, this operator is devoted to intercultural exchange and cycling. If you are interested in biking this region, Bike Switzerland has an option for you, whether luxury or budget, beginner or hard-core. Accomodations are 3- and 4- star hotels (in our experience, equivelent to 4- and 5- star in other countries). Guided tours include a variety of cultural experiences: wine-tasting, cheese making, breakfast on a farm, mountain hikes and village festivals. The value-oriented self-guided option includes hands on service with cell phones and GPS guidance. On the heartier rides, there are options of 100 kilometer days and 1000 meter climbs with additional bonus miles (!). Non-riding spouses and partners, and those looking for easier mileage are welcome and are provided with train transportation options allowing them to explore the region. This company is willing to be very flexible and ensures that you will have a comprehensive experience of biking in Switzerland.
BikeTours.com Well-respected as a clearing-house for 100 local bike tour operators around the world, BikeTours.com (formerly BikeToursDirect) offers 450 routes in 70 countries. We are big fans of this type of travel, especially since tours with regional companies are often 50-70 percent less than those offered by larger U.S. operators, and many offer the opportunity to ride with multi-national groups. Clients can contact BikeTours.com for tour advice and planning or use the web site's various search tools to find tours that match their interests, budgets and abilities. BikeTours.com takes care of the complete booking and payment process. Founder Jim Johnson created this company based on his passion for bike touring in Europe while not wanting to pay the high prices charged by many American tour operators. He found he could enjoy the same experience at a fraction of the cost. Rider
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Marble. Willing
to take on a little more responsibility to save a couple of
sheckles? If so, this is the group for you. There is no van
support, but they get your luggage transported for you almost every
day. However, there will be several days in the week where
you must use panniers (saddle bags) to transport one day's
worth of clothing and toiletries. While most companies provide
two group leaders (one to drive the support van, and one to
bike with the group), this company just provides one. In many
ways, this type of independence can provide a more rewarding
trip and build camaraderie among the group. The 3-star accommodations
are still quite nice (although you may find yourself at a one
or two star through part of the trip), and food and wine are
given high priority.
Companions – This
is where you will find the youngest clientele of any of the groups.
The typical rider is a 32-year-old executive at Google. Blue Marble
does a lot of advertising at universities, so many clients have
just graduated from law school or an MBA program. Going single
is encouraged, and you don't have to pay a supplement if
willing to share a room. Fun in the evening is a high priority
with Blue Marble.
Breaking Away Bicycle Tours This operator, specilizing in trips for the intermediate - advanced rider, is incredibly flexible. They offer RacePak trips where you will ride the great routes of the Tour
de France & the Giro D'Italia the same day as the racers and then you will view the
competition later in the day. But they also provide "Best of Itineraries" for the
cyclist who wants to ride many of these same historic routes but
doesn't care as much about viewing the racing action, experiencing a more relaxed daily schedule. Each day you can choose from a variety of routes and difficulties, and they encourage non-riding spouses and partners to join the trip. Self guided and customized trips are also available. Lodging is 3-4 star and although the provide the same services and are US-based (making pre-trip planning easier), the price is much more reasonable than the big international operators. Rider
Butterfield & Robinson. If
you want to stay at the most luxurious accommodations, eat the
best food, and be catered-to every step of the way, this is the
company for you. Oh yeah, we forgot to mention: money is no object,
right? Yes, you're paying more, but with B & R you are getting "The
Ritz" in level of quality of service and accommodations. However, they balance every trip with home-hosted meals ... in places like Tuscany and Vietnam this kind of experience will be more memorable than any top-tier restaurant. That said, their new "Bistro" level tours, introduced in 2012, as well as new self guided options, offer a great alternative for riders looking for a lower price point. Companions – Get
ready to meet 45-year-old heart surgeons and their wives
(or husbands!). The typical client is a doctor, lawyer or business
owner. No problem going single, but you do
have to pay for a single supplement if going it alone. The group
won't be partying it up each night, but you'll have
your fill of foie gras, truffles and fine wine. Rider
Classico. No doubt
about it, if you want to go to Italy, you've got to look
into Ciclismo Classico. Their level of expertise in all-things-Italian
is unsurpassed, reflected in the more than 30 trips that they
offer. Each trip includes lots of activities, and they even
offer specialty trips that focus on things such as yoga and
photography. In the past couple of years they have added additional
countries, including a Tour de France trip. Companions – The
main thing that Ciclismo Classico clients have in common is an
interest in experiencing Italy to the fullest. That's a passion
that crosses age, income and riding ability lines. Many of their
routes are surprisingly long, so some of your companions are strong
bicyclists, but there is no shame in using the SAG van, either.
Night time socializing holds a high priority in Italy (food, wine
and conversation are the national pastimes), so even though your
companions may not have planned to, there will be plenty of fun
nighttime activities. Going single is encouraged, and you don't
have to pay a supplement if willing to share a room. Rider
CycleItalia Their
motto is "Pedala Forte, Mangia Bene" which
translates to "pedal hard, eat well". And
that basically sums it up. The company is owned
and run (VERY hands-on) by two ex-racers, and their trips are
anything but wimpy. The shorter Tasting Serives trips (7 days)
are an
average of 70km, and the longer Classic Road and Legendary Climb trips average
100km as well as climbs, plenty of climbs. However, CycleItalia
take s food and wine just as seriously. The owner-guides are
experts in all-things-Italian and as the name suggests, this
it the only country they tour in. However, they have many options.
Companions - It is interesting that a company that advertises
some of their rides as having daily climbs of 5-9,000 feet, also advertises the
fact that they encourage couples that may have different riding abilities. In
other words, they won't make you feel bad if you are in the SAG
van for part of the ride, in
fact, they providing some tours that cater to non-riding
However, with the Classic Road and Legendery Climb series, you
can be sure that the majority of your traveling companions will
be very very strong riders. The emphasis on food and wine ensures
that there will be plenty of fun in the evenings. According to
our sources ... sometimes at lunch, too! . Rider
CycleVentoux A customized trip with CycleVentoux offers supremely knowledgeable insider planning for the best cycling AND/or ski touring at whatever level you desire. Based out of Barolo, Italy CycleVentoux has cultivated a wealth of local expertise and connections in both Italy and France, a fine-tuned attention to detail, knowledge of local lore and history, and much more to share with their vacationing athletes for an incredibly rich and satisfying experience on all levels. Cyclists can enjoy massages, carbon fiber bikes, in house laundry, ample snacks, and much more! Cycling trips run mid-April though Mid-November in the French and Italian Alps.
Cycling Country provides several types of tours in many regions of Spain, Portugal and France. Being centered in Spain/Portugal, they have that local expertise that makes specialized companies so, well, "special". The tours are very reasonably priced compared to US-based groups, and with accomodations in classic inns which reflect the character of each area. There are an even number of self-guided and fully guided options with van support and expert guides. From their website: How much suntan lotion to bring? This is question that you will need to ask as Andalusia has on average 320 days of sunshine every year - more than anywhere else in Europe! This is also one of the only companies to provide official VIP Bike Tours to La Vuelta a España, Tour of Spain. Rider
Cycling Gems Established in 2005, The Cycling House is now in their 11th season and heralded as one of the best tour providers from The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many others! As hosts to hundreds of cyclists and triathletes they continue to deliver their experiences across the globe. Found to provide quite a rewarding experience for passionate cyclists and triathletes, The Cycling House is also pleased to announce tours in new regions spanning from the U.S. (Montana, California, Arizona, North Carolina and Utah) to Europe where you can enjoy cycling and triathlon trips in Mallorca, Tuscany, custom/private trips in the Alps and Provence and more. If you are looking for a great week of putting on productive miles coupled with a vacation, The Cycling House is the way to go! Bikes NOT provided. Rider
The Cycling House Established in 2005, The Cycling House is now in their 11th season and heralded as one of the best tour providers from The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many others! As hosts to hundreds of cyclists and triathletes they continue to deliver their experiences across the globe. Found to provide quite a rewarding experience for passionate cyclists and triathletes, The Cycling House is also pleased to announce tours in new regions spanning from the U.S. (Montana, California, Arizona, North Carolina and Utah) to Europe where you can enjoy cycling and triathlon trips in Mallorca, Tuscany, custom/private trips in the Alps and Provence and more. If you are looking for a great week of putting on productive miles coupled with a vacation, The Cycling House is the way to go! Bikes NOT provided. Rider
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Deluxe Cycle Tours This UK based company provides high-end tours in France and Spain, while still giving you a good "bang for your buck". Their site has a very helpful chart comparing them to the other luxury operators that shows that they do provide the same service for a lower price (especially if you are paying in pounds, as the dollar conversion does erode some of the savings). They tour some of our favorite regions, those that tend to be a little easier for the beginner and low-intermediate rider (Provence, Loire Valley, Camino de Santiago). Everything is included in the price (bike rental, helmets, wine at dinner), so this, along with the reasonably short 30 miles a day is a plus for the first-time tour rider. We also like that they are UK based, so if you are American, most of your riding companions will provide additional cultural diversity. Rider
Digngo This company provides high-end luxury tours throughout France. They are experts in each area that they tour, and there are specialized excursions on each trip (balloon rides, winery visits, etc). There is a lot of personalized attention from the owner-operators, and the cuisine is very important, as they say on their site: whether you're dining in a Michelin starred restaurant or eat at a local restaurant which turns out to be your most unforgettable meal, you will get to sample the region's most refined cuisine and its most rustic tradition. The tours are small by design (with a maximum of 14 guests) and they will also create specialized custom tours for families and other groups. Many of the reviews we have received are from guests that have travelled with them guided, but the hands-on attention is equivelent of the highest end travel companies (read: Butterfied or Abercrombie). Rider
Discover France A proven (15 years) operator, and definitely the leader in providing tours in France. They go to 11 different regions, more than anyone else. All listed rides are self guided, which we recomended highly to any seasoned traveler and rider. There are many reasons to consider self-guided travel, including: 1. Much less expensive (usually 35-50% less than guided!) 2. Flexible dates ... you can start on any date you like 3. More customization. You still get emergency assistance and transfer of bags, so it's not like you are riding with 30 pounds of gear and sleeping in tents. Personally, we do at least half of our bike tours self-guided because we like the flexibility. Also, if you want a guided tour, Discover France will create a custom guided trip for you if you put your own group together.Rider
Discovery Bicycle Tours once a small regional company that acquired Bike Vermont 25 years ago, is currently celebrating their 40th year in business with tours offered in the US and Europe. Despite expansions, their belief in community and providing a personal individualistic approach to every rider rather than a 'one-size-fits-all' formula remains. Tours include food, lodging, and leaders that are both professional and engaging. Adventures include spectacular sites, quaint towns, and experiences like sampling maple syrup at a sugar house! From their website: anyone can enjoy a tours are perfect for riders of all skill levels, even beginners. Rider
DuVine Cycling and Adventure Co. formerly DuVine Adventures) Want to stay in luxury accommodations and travel with a group that is slightly younger than the norm, but don't want to ride with gnarly club-rider types? If so, you should take a look at DuVine. They stay at many of the same places as Butterfield and Backroads, but this is an owner-run company that emphasizes personal service and keeps the group to a smaller, more intimate size. Companions - The owner is a young, fun-loving guy and that is reflected in the clientele which includes many 30- and 40-somethings (versus the average bike tour rider who is in their 50's and up). The emphasis is on having FUN. The miles average to a non-grueling 35, but like most other tour operators, DuVine offers extensions for riders that want additional mileage. Going single is encouraged, but you do have to pay for a single supplement if you want your own room. Rider
Rider Tours This company
has been providing tours "off the beaten path" for many years.
They specialize in Ireland, Portugal and Spain, as well as
New England and Canada. By offering tours in unusual
regions such as the Azores, and Portugal's Costa Azul, they
are able to keep their costs down. In addition, they
do provide certain amenities which other companies don't,
including wine at dinner and transportation to/from the airport
at selected times. (We
sure wish more companies would provide that!). The rides
are somewhat longer than with most companies (although there
are shorter options) and they provide a "Club Series" with
daily rides of 50-70+ miles. Rider
Reviews . easyridertours.com
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Plus! This is the family-owned "Bed
and Breakfast" of the tour group companies, in operation since 1972. The founders each have PhD's, one in Geography and the other in Cultural History. While family-run, this operation provides a wide assortment of tour choices, and they focus on personalized service and a cultural experience. The food and accommodations are quite good, and the money they save from not having huge slick brochures gets passed on to you. An interesting and unique feature is that they use chalk arrows to mark the route, which allows riders to focus on the scenery, not the route sheets.Companions – Expect good conversation at dinner with an interesting, unpretentious group, but they won't be partying their brains out. Rider
and Away Fascinating
places (Vietnam, Corsica, Slovenia), great prices, and a very
hands-on owner make this another stand-out company. Remember,
you save a lot of money when you go with a company that doesn't send
out full-color catalogs. We first learned
about them through our "rider reviews" section. They
have lots of repeat customers, which is a good sign, and makes
sense since this is a company that caters to a special type of traveler.
Most of their trips consist of longish (80-100km) days, and some
have a lot of climbs. Companions
- Far and Away customers are more adventurous travelers than the
typical rider that chooses B & R
or the other luxury companies. Most of the
lodging is 2 and 3 star, which makes sense in the countries that
they go to. It's not like you really want to ride from Aman resort
to Aman resort if you want to immerse yourself in the culture, right? Rider
Freewheeling Adventures Lots
of interesting adventures are available, including Iceland, Israel, Czech Republic,
Croatia, Japan, Canada and Mexico. Freewheeling goes to all the other, more common
regions (Italy, France, Spain), but we counted at least 12 destinations that NONE of the major
tour companies cover. They keep the group sizes small - usually less
than 12. This is refreshing, as many other companies are letting group
sizes creep up to 20. Also, they provide self-guided tours with a nice
twist. They call them privately-semi guided trips. There is still a guide
with extensive local knowledge that looks over the riders. We find this
refreshing, as we have had problems with other self-guided companies
not being there for us when we needed help. Freewheeling wins the contest
for "most website pictures of people having loads of fun".
With Freewheeling Adventures, the name pretty much sums it up. Rider
Great Explorations The owner of this boutique operation has been leading trips for over 25 years, so you are getting the best of both worlds: flexible high-end service combined with the knowledge accumulated from years of experience. They go to some unusual destinations such as Turkey, Morocco and Asia, but they provide tours in Italy and France, too. The rides (without optional extensions) are reasonably easy (25 - 40 miles). They stay in mostly 3-star hotels , which allows this company to provide good value. Meals are considered important ... you will likely eat at a Michelen-starred restauarant if there is one in the region. Rider
IdleFast IdleFast's tours are designed for avid cyclists, offering travel programs at a challenging level, while maintaining a high level of luxury and personal coaching. Both domestic and international tours are available (among many other trips, you can decide between Austin, the Dolomites or Tuscany!), and many of their tours include the courses the pros conquer throughout the season. Imersion into the "day in the life" of a professional rider; experience the camaraderie, food, laughter, encouragement and triumph like the pros do. Rider
Kara Mia Tours Known to be on the growing list of boutique companies, Kara Mia Tours provides a more intimate travel experience by harnessing their local knowledge of the Italian regions that they cover (currently Piedmont, Tuscan, Umbria and the Dolomites). Groups are limited to 14 people max, and they
stay in traditional, non-touristy lodgings (3 stars and up). They also provides cooking and walking tours, and like many of these owner-run companies, you have a lot more flexibility if you have special requests, and they cater to novices and first-time riders. This is definitely a "kinder, gentler" active tour company. A testimonial from their site: "Kara is the real deal.A beautiful soul, she embodies the qualities you want in a tour guide warm, connective and sensible." Rider
Lizard Head Cycling Guides tours are aimed at intermediate and strong riders who are looking to do challenging road and mountain bike rides in the remote areas of the US (Colorardo, Utah, Arizona), European Alps and Africa. Examples tours: Redrock Canyons, Riding Above Treeline on the Colorado Trail (12,800 feet), Swiss Alpine Cols and Laikipia Africa. In addition, they draft the the US Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado, where guests have a chance to meet many of the Pros along the way (good luck having that experience following the TDF!) . Intermediate riders are welcomed (in other words they won't make you feel bad for riding SAG) and they pride themselves in providing gourmet treats along the route (sure beats Power Bars!). Prices are very reasonable, especially when there are at least 10 riders on a trip. (prices are based per tour, which means it is best if you can get a group together when signing up). In addition they provide all sorts of optional add-ons such as traveling massage therapist, horse back riding, and white water river rafting. Even private flights over the countryside you just biked. Now that's a first for us!
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Pure Adventures Family owned since 1994 Pure Adventures thrives from the community that has been fostered after many years of tours and specializes in Provence, Alps, Burgundy, the Dordogne, Pyrenees, and Tuscany (in reference to Europe). From climbing adventures in the Alps to casual riding through beautiful countrysides such as Provence, offered cycling vacation provide mid-range level tours that are as much about culture and local experience as they are about the riding. Whether self guided or guided, the rider is in control with the ultimate flexibility and service as the staff motto is, "Premium Independent and Custom Travel, Your Way."Self guided tours can be scheduled according to the riders preferred dates while guided tours are small (limited to 15 guests) and personal.
Pure Adventures was just recently awarded a Best Trip Winner by Active Times for 2014; and recognized in 2015 by Outside Magazine Rider
Outfitter Bicycle Tours Family owned since 1996, this company is known to specialize in tours to Provence, Alps, Burgundy, the Dordogne, Pyrenees, and Tuscany (in reference to Europe). New tours also include Napa/Sonoma as well as the Asheville, NC area. From difficult climbing adventures in the Alps to casual riding through beautiful countrysides such as Provence, offered cycling vacations satisfy ANY cyclist. Whether self guided or guided, the rider is in control with the ultimate flexibility and service as the staff motto is, "You are not on our schedule; we are on yours." Self guided tours can be scheduled according to the riders preferred dates while guided tours are small (limited to 15 guests) and personal.
Tripsite.com (Pack & Pedal Europe) Tripsite is your comprehensive marketplace for cycling holidays in Europe, Asia & beyond, showcasing hundreds of tours for the discerning cyclist, including bike and boat tours, bike tours, and multi adventure tours. Offering a diverse portfolio, there are tours to fit any budget, from luxury to value and tours to suit any interest including history, culture, and gastronomy. Tailored made tours are possible as well! Tripsite has been family owned and operated since 1999 and is renowned for their unsurpassed customer service and extensive knowledge of every tour they offer. Contact a member of the Tripsite team. Your perfect cycling vacation awaits! Rider
SICICLANDO Active Holidays This tour company was created in 2000 by two friends passionate about biking and passionate about their homeland of Sicily. Guests can choose from self-guided routes or small group tours with van support. Tours are surprisingly affordable and they are flexible in catering to leisure, active, or avid cyclists. . Choose from Sicily, Sardenia, and most of the major Italian regions such as Tuscany, Piedmont, the Amalfi coast, etc. From their site: "Eat, drink, and cook with our friends...the Siciclando family. Explore Italy's ancient history, passionate lifestyle, and richness along the way. Be Italian with Siciclando! 38% return guest rate." Rider
Sojourn Bicycling Vacations As a smaller, more boutique-style company, Sojourn has been designing and operating deluxe tours in the US and Canada since 2005. Founded by a group who was previously with one of the large tour companies, Sojourn is a highly experienced outfit that will win your confidence and repeat business. Sojourn focuses on exceptional cycling routes paired with top accommodations and equipment. Their guides are seasoned professionals, and provide top-notch support both on and off the bike. Tours operate in Oregon, California, Arizona (warm winter tour), Texas, Canada (Niagra's Wine Country, Ontario, and Quebec), Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont - where their Lake Champlain tour was tabbed by Frommer's as one of the "Top 10 Bike Tours in the World." Sojourn also offers custom and private tours. Rider
Summerfeet This tour company operates in three of our favorite bike touring regions:: New England, Nova Scotia and New Zealand. They focus on giving you rare "behind the scenes" glimpses into these areas, with their expert guides providing activities and trips to out-of-the-way spots which are usually privy only to locals. There are a wide array of options, such as a a 3-day or 6-day Maine bicycling adventure, a 7-day Nova Scotia cycling trip or an extended 13-day New Zealand bike tour. As with many of the boutique operators, Summerfeet is willing to work with you on customizing the trip to fit your desires.Rider
Travel Bike Tours A
relative newcomer to the industry (they started business in
2001), Trek Travel does everything with an utmost level of
expertise. In many ways it is as if they have analyzed the
best aspects of the top companies, and incorporated these into
their tours. The guides are top notch, the two levels of pricing
accommodate a variety of budgets, and the large selection of tours
cover a wide range of rider levels. As they are the only
operator owned by a bike company, you can always be assured
that the bikes are top notch and in perfect condition. Companions – Hey,
even if he says "It's Not About the Bike", this is the
company that makes Lance's ride, so bikes and gear are front and
center here. In other word, don't expect to see lots of folks in
the SAG van. This is a pretty fit crowd. However, they do provide
a large range of ride types, some as short as 30 miles a day (and
some that include such challenges as Mt. Ventoux), so the large variety
of rides, as well as price levels, lead to a wide variety of clients. Rider
Gogh Tours Another
family-owned "Bread and Breakfast", like Experience
Plus, but an even better deal price-wise. How these guys can
provide great support and 3-4 star accommodations at such cheap
prices eludes us (although simpler brochures and the fact that
the owners lead the vast majority of the tours has a lot to
do with it). The self-guided tours where they provide baggage
transfer and lodging are even better deals. The only drawback
is they don't have a huge variety of tour choices (about
10 spread through Italy, France, Holland, the U.S. and Austria).
Companions – Van
Gogh also offers lots of walking tours, and they don't pile
on the mileage, so the clientele is a little older than with other
groups. And you've got to pay a supplement if you want to go
single. Rider
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VBT Tours You'll get a lot of bang-for-your-buck with this tour group. The accommodations (3-4 star) are very good, and the support (guides and extra activities) is great. In addition, they have a wide variety of trips to choose from. Their special airfare deals and add-ons for pre- and post-trip accommodations are good values, and a way to save money on your entire trip.
Companions – Here
is where you'll find the high-end bargain shoppers. Lots
of folks in education (school teachers and professors), as well
as your typical mix of lawyers and business types. Clients come
from all age groups. A VBT tour may include both 20-something college
students as well as some 70-something retirees. Going single is
encouraged, and you don't have to pay a supplement if willing
to share a room. Evening socializing can be pretty good, as you'll
have such an eclectic group of folks. Rider
Companions – Here
is where you'll find the high-end bargain shoppers. Lots
of folks in education (school teachers and professors), as well
as your typical mix of lawyers and business types. Clients come
from all age groups. A VBT tour may include both 20-something college
students as well as some 70-something retirees. Going single is
encouraged, and you don't have to pay a supplement if willing
to share a room. Evening socializing can be pretty good, as you'll
have such an eclectic group of folks.
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(No SAG van or guide, but everything else is supplied)
the tours listed above, self-guided tours provide the bikes,
route sheets, baggage transfer, accommodations and most dinners
and breakfasts. The main difference is that they don't have a
trip leader or SAG van. This means that should you choose a self-guided
tour, you must be at least somewhat familiar with basic bike
repair, such as changing a flat tire or adjusting the seat. Self-guided
tours are ideal for the rider who has already taken a group tour,
and doesn't mind the idea that there won't be a "bail-out" van or a leader to
help with repairs. An additional perk, is that you can schedule the
trip to begin on any date that you want.
Randonnee Tours This
group also has good prices, and the extra
perk of letting you choose between "classic" accommodations
(3 and 4 star hotels and inns)
or B&B (bed and
breakfasts). The B &B option
is about 20% less expensive. A third "Luxe" option has been added, which allows riders who are looking for the freedom of independent riding combined with the luxury of 4 and 5 star hotels. A big plus
is that Randonnee is willing to work
with you on customizing your tour to
fit your needs, whether that means tacking
on (or taking off) days from the trip,
mileage, or additional areas to visit
in the region. Rider
One That Can't be Categorized (SAG van and guide, but it's a
group effort)
Adventure Club If you're experiencing a little "sticker
shock" at the prices of a supported bike tour in Europe,
this might be a good alternative. Riding with these folks will
cost less than half the daily price of the average tour group
(about $100 a day for most of their tours). So what's the
catch? First of all, this is a non-profit group, and volunteers
put together the tours. Second, you've got to bring your
own bike. Third, most trips are two weeks, versus the typical
one week that the other groups offer. BAC tours have van support,
although on some of them the participants have to share van-driving
duties. The biggest catch is that they don't offer a huge
choice of trips, and you have to plan WAY in advance, because
many of the trips fill up quickly.
- With this group you'll be riding with much more independent,
experienced cyclists. Expect to meet lots of teachers, small-business
owners and other self-sufficient types. Each tour varies so much
in quality level (some are 2-star, some 4-star), that the same is
true of the average participant.
- With this group you'll be riding with much more independent,
experienced cyclists. Expect to meet lots of teachers, small-business
owners and other self-sufficient types. Each tour varies so much
in quality level (some are 2-star, some 4-star), that the same is
true of the average participant.


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The latest Rasmussen Poll shows Democrat Mark Dayton with a slight lead over Republican Tom Emmer in Minnesota's race for governor. The poll shows Dayton polling at 40 percent. Emmer is polling at 38 percent. IP candidate Tom Horner is polling at 15 percent. Five percent of those polled are undecided. The poll's margin of error is +/-4 percentage points.
The last Rasmussen Poll showed Emmer leading Dayton 36 percent to 34 percent.
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Steamboat Springs A Routt County resident, who died last winter in a car accident, will be remembered through a Christmas tree that will be sent to Washington, D.C., in her name.
Nancy Castagnasso died in a head-on car accident in January west of Steamboat Springs.
Along with being an active member in different community agencies, Castagnasso represented Routt County in the the Colorado Rural Development Council and pushed to have Colorado provide the White House with the millennium Christmas tree this year.
On Nov. 20, the millennium tree will be cut in Woodland Park, near Colorado Springs, and begin a long trip on the Santa Fe Trail to Washington, D.C.
In what the development council is calling "Colorado's Gift to the Nation," each county in Colorado will be cutting down a Christmas tree to go along with the millennium tree.
Those trees will be set up in different government offices and meeting rooms in Washington, D.C.
To honor Castagnasso's hard work on the project and to remember an old friend, Routt County Extension Office chose to chop a tree from Castagnasso Ranch, where her husband, Berry, still lives.
"Nancy was our representative to the council," said Deb Alpe, who works at the extension office.
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The tree is a 15-foot tall spruce tree. Jay Whaley, 4-H extension agent, will chop it down and the 4-H club will be responsible for its travels.
"I'm going to cut it on Nov. 7, first thing in the morning," he said.
The tree will travel to Eagle to be wrapped and packaged and then go to Woodland Park.
Along will the millennium tree and other trees from the state, Castagnasso's tree will make the 2,000-mile journey, partake in 19 community celebrations held in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri and finally end up in the Senate's private dining room. Near the tree will be a plaque that says, "In the memory of Nancy Castagnasso."
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Five Years On, Home Capital CEO Still Says No Housing Crisis for Canada
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Home Capital Group Chief Executive Gerry Soloway admits he sounds like a broken record.
For the past five years, he's been saying the same thing: Canada is not in a U.S.-style housing bubble. And, he still strongly believes that.
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Lol - not just me - it goes deep - just posted on MC blog about the update thread at SEW - it appears every domain mentioned in that thread has Canonical url problems (non-www and www etc).
They certainly have done no such thing, imo. The opposite in fact. A lot of sites that likely had penalties against them seem to have been, wrongly, looked upon too favorably by this update. Google needs to get far more aggressive with its penalties. One month slaps on the wrist aren't even worth mentioning.
Google has made tons of screwups and lost a lot of sites. It's ludicrous to call these "penalties" though. When you drop a glass on the floor, you did not penalize it.
Nice. :) We got to take action on it, and we're also looking at priorities going forward.
>>When you drop a glass on the floor, you did not penalize it. <<
Honestly steveb. Aren't you excited to see what will happen to those gorgeous supplemetals of yours after Jagger3 shows up? :-)
[edited by: reseller at 9:07 am (utc) on Oct. 27, 2005]
Isn't it surprising while Google is preparing to handle sophisticated spam techniques and overt SEOing, G is still not able to address few of the primitive, old school spamming such as hidden text and links?
[edited by: McMohan at 9:10 am (utc) on Oct. 27, 2005]
According to googles patent I read, good sites will continue getting natural links pointing at their site. Which causes your rankings to go up.
If a good site goes bad, the natural back links will stop or slow down causing your rankings to drop. Or causing a penalty?
If you had a few websites that were hevily cross linked you would be fine until you took those cross links off of your pages. Which would cause a penalty because you had a massive drop in links to your websites.
Or if you traded links hevily for a month with a couple hundred sites and then did nothing for a few months. Your link growth stopped and you would get a penalty.
I also read that they keep track of your link (growth and decline) every month.
So if you traded links alot for a month and then stopped it would look bad because your rate of link growth was real high for a month and then dropped down to normal which looks like below normal to google because of the one month you traded links heavily.
Google is looking for sites that grow steadily over time. If you get 100 links this month, you should also get 100 links next month and every month after that. That will keep you from getting a penalty.
The whole idea behind that is to fight buying links. Or buying page rank.
The sandbox is there to keep a person from buying a PR7 link and ranking right away. Basically making you run out of money from buying page rank.
Keeping track of your link growth history helps them rank you according to how popular your site is right now.
If your site steadily recieves new backlinks every month you will steadily rank well in google. If your site suddenly goes bad then people will drop your link and google will lower your ranking.
Or if you bought links on high PR pages and you dropped those links after a month or 2 or 3 you would get a penalty because you lost those links.
I have 18 websites and I have been testing google and how it ranks sites for over 5 years and this is how things are working from what I have seen in my own websites.
Google is right about "There is allmost nothing your competetor can do to get you banned".
But there is one thing I have found that works to get a competetor banned but I don't think that sort of thing needs to be let out of the bag.
Reseller and Dayo - About the update, your and maybe my site troubles (my troubles 302/hijacking/non www) is first seeing a effect late this weekend or next week, so there is still hope, but once again dont expect to much, they had a year to fix it and nothing, but of cause we can hope for the best + its also the first time we have got a real statment from google, so we will maybe have a great Christmas.
if so is there a way to get a confirmation from you that a certain site got hit for a certain keyword (passed undamaged thru all previous updates including Florida but jagger2 seemed to have killed me).
is there a way to post you a question?
But we know now that Google are serious about it and hopefully serious about a fix. So I assume that if the fix is not right they will want feedback etc until they do get it right.
At the moment each update more and more sites get caught out (so it seems to me) - it is not just me being selfish (obv. I want my sites to return) - but going forward Google need to make sure they get this right.
IMO etc - however, we should probably talk about it this time next week or a bit later.
After checking my site's position on Google I was wondering why it is that I see different serps depending on whether I use BT as my ISP or Freeserve
Ranks will depend on which DC your default Google is resolving to. I would suggest you search on 188.8.131.52, since those results are the new batch of ranks.
[added - OK, posted before I saw GG's post]
>>I have come to learn that the first changes in an update are usually the important ones and the flux that comes afterwards is just a little tweak here and there. Jagger seams is no different from the rest so far. <<
I beg to differ. IMO, all parts of an updates are important. Allegra and Borboun are good examples. And then the "flux" which I still fear most ;-)
And fellow members who have been affected by Jagger1 would tell another story than yours, I Guess ;-)
Back in the old days - then I would agree - serps appeared on a dc and these pretty much were what you got.
Dominic and Esmerelda were the first times I think that things really seemed to be different.
(although with this update MC did sort of indicate on his blog that these were three seperate updates that are happening at the same time so could be thought of as one)
Night GG - this going to become a regular late night thing to send you to sleep :)
[edited by: Dayo_UK at 9:30 am (utc) on Oct. 27, 2005]
But what about all legitimate site that got caught in the cross fire?
Suggest you wait until Jagger3 rolls out. I guess it was Dayo who told, "report what is there but shouldn't be, not what is not there but should be"
Sure, I will report this blackhat/spamer again with jagger2 as info.
Trust me when I say that I am talking about probably the biggest "cloaking pages" farm out there, but it will hurt also all their clients so I though that you guys did not want to penalize for this reason...
I going to report it right now, once again, I will add "referencement" as info if this can help.
If 22.214.171.124 is indeed the way things are going then things aren't looking too good for me, lol!
I have a related question though. Google has spidered all of my PHP pages as indicated by a site:www.domain.com search, yet my robots.txt has had Disallow: /*.php$ in it for months. I'm a bit concerened as it's also spidered my php converted to html pages, which it must see as duplicate content. Using the datacentre GG suggested I notice that although are pages are still indexed, we've dropped majorly from some key search terms. If this is as a result of the duplicate pages, what is the best way of remedying the situation if I've already taken steps to stop my php pages being crawled?
Thanks for any advice
I think the main google's goal is not to let you be bored.
After florida I lost the index for two month, but all the inner pages were untouched.
After jagger I see the opposite..my index is still top ranked but I lost all the inner pages.
When google was wrong? : the last 5 years when all my inner pages was top ranked or after jagger when no inner pages can be found?
I see Google has lots of job vacancies. Well, if you can't beat them...join them! GoogleGuy, can I send you my CV?
I still think that June results were better...buying season or not.


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What to do when you're traveling and need to stop for a bite to eat, and the healthiest thing available is a microwaved veggie burger from a fast food joint? I find myself in this dilemma all the time, frustratingly enough. For the majority of us, healthy and organic fast food places just aren't an option because they simply don't exist across most of the country. It's especially hard for those of us who are vegetarian or vegan. We find ourselves snacking on a wilted, flavorless salad or a package of french fries for lack of anything else.
Until more restaurants pop up that are both healthy and fast, your best choice is still to pack your own food. The idea is to choose healthy items that will hold up to travel. What you choose does depend a bit on how far you're going and whether you'll be able to replenish the ice in your cooler (or if you'll have a cooler at all). Fruit and nut bars, crackers with sliced hard cheeses, dried fruit, veggie sticks and dark chocolate hold up well and will give you the energy you need. Sure, airlines offer those little packs of pretzels and peanuts, but remember – they're loaded with preservatives and other nasty stuff. You're better off having control over what you're eating.
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The Faraday cage is a practical application of the effect demonstrated in school as the Faraday ice-pail experiment. If an ice pail, or any other hollow conductor is given a charge on its inside, then the charge will spread all over the outside surface of the conductor in such a way as to produce no electric field inside. The Van de Graaff generator uses this effect to produce such a large potential on the outside surface of its dome. In large Van de Graaff generators it is possible to have a lab or office actually inside the dome, and even have people there, while the machine is on! The idea that a hollow metal conductor will protect the interior from electric fields can be used using Faraday screens, cans or cages.
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Date: July 25, 2012 11:09AM
With memories of 2008 fresh and worries of European credit contagion surging, it's no wonder investors discount companies with perceived transaction risk.
That's certainly true of Atlantic Power Corp. (TSX: ATP)(AT), which is raising debt and equity capital to fund a 300-megawatt wind plant in Oklahoma.
The plant is on track for start-up in November, selling all output under a 20-year contract to utility OGE Energy Corp (OGE). Atlantic has temporarily funded the deal and related construction expenses under a CAD290 million construction loan and a CAD20 million credit line.
Permanent financing will include the CAD130 million sale of convertible debentures (up-sized from CAD125 million) and the sale of 6 million shares of stock.
Until the plant is running and paid for, this utility stock will face no shortage of skeptics. That's evident from the neutral-to-bearish analyst sentiment, which is no doubt also influenced by the drop in wholesale power market prices in North America.
There's also the matter of running the Capital Power assets for a full year, and Florida power sales contracts are up for renewal in a couple years.
On the positive side, CEO Barry Welch has affirmed that selling prices for 85 percent of the company's output are locked in. And though management is sticking to conservative full-year payout ratio guidance of 92 percent to 97 percent, the 55 percent posted for the first quarter is a good start toward beating that.
The upshot is this undervalued stock looks cheap again.
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Mt. Hope wrestlers take down Middletown
The Mt. Hope High School wrestling team picked up a solid win against the Middletown Islanders Thursday night, 59-21, at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown.
The Huskies, coming off a 39-30 loss to Johnston just the night before, came out disciplined and didn't let early struggles get to them, even as Middletown pulled away to a 15-0 lead, including two pins in their first three matches.
"We have to improve on our intensity , but a win is a win."
After suffering two pins in their first two matches, Mt. Hope sophomore Christian Torres battled hard against Middletown's Jaxon Thibeault in the 132-pound weight class, not giving an inch over three full rounds, and although he lost the match 11-6, it provided the spark that would wake up the Mt. Hope wrestlers, immediately seen in the next match with senior Chris Machado's 138 division win over Middletown's Evan Luther to get the Huskies on the scoreboard.
After the Islanders won the next match by pin to make it 21-5, the rest of the meet would be all Mt. Hope, with wins by pin for junior Ryan Bartell at 152 pounds, freshman Trevor King at 160 pounds, and junior Jon Perroni at 170 pounds.
Despite suffering multiple bloody noses following the first round and in the middle of the second round of his match, Perroni fought hard and took a 9-1 lead over Middletown's Preston Ferreira into the final round, eventually winning by pin to secure the victory for Mt. Hope, 23-21, in the final contested match of the night. Middletown forfeits in several divisions throughout the meet would increase the Huskies' final point total to 59.
After the meet, Mt. Hope senior Justin Sampson and junior Jared Sousa would engage in a friendly exhibition match, in which Sousa won, 5-4, in three rounds.
The win moves Mt. Hope to 12-3-1 on the season, 9-3-1 in the division, keeping them just short of the top of Division I South, trailing first place Johnston by one in the loss column. The loss drops Middletown to 0-12 on the season, remaining tied for last in DI South.
The Huskies next face off against Westerly at home on Wednesday at 7 p.m., their second to last meet of the regular season. Middletown will travel to North Providence on Wednesday for their next meet.


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Governor Terry E. Branstad has added additional counties to an earlier request to President Obama to declare a Major Disaster for Public Assistance in four counties.
Governor Branstad is now asking that Clay and Dickinson counties be included in a request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for Benton, Marshall, Story and Tama counties. The Governor is making the request in response to the severe weather and windstorms that began on July 9 and continued through July 14. The windstorms caused widespread damage and resulted in large amounts of debris in the four counties.
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Leeds United will play Championship football after coming from a man and a goal down to beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 and clinch second place.
Jermaine Beckford scored the winning goal with 27 minutes to play, but Leeds faced a nervy finale in the knowledge that failure to win the game would have led to them dropping below Millwall.
Millwall won 3-2 at home to Swindon – both clubs had started the day a point behind Leeds – while Charlton won 2-0 at Oldham to move above Swindon and finish fourth.
Gillingham, who began the day seventh from bottom, were relegated following a 3-0 defeat at Wycombe. Tranmere leapt out of the relegation zone by winning 3-0 at Stockport, while Exeter and Hartlepool also moved above Gillingham.
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Study on Kids and Weight: The Missing Piece of HOW Kids are Fed, or Restricted
I was curious to read this study, Eating Habits Matter Most With Overweight Children but was surprised that restriction wasn't taken into account. (I have only read this article so far. This is a quick post with musings on the topic.) "Our results show that in relative terms, the BMI of children who are particularly triggered by food increases more when compared with others. But we also found the opposite effect: a high BMI leads to children becoming even more triggered by food over time (at around 6 to 8 years old). As...read more
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I wanted to share this email (with permission) from a former client. We had two calls a few years back addressing her concerns about nutrition and higher-than-average (but healthy) weight and appetite. Note the contrast between anxiety and the sense of calm enjoyment. Hi Katja, It's Halloween night and our whole family had such a wonderful time! Halloween is fun for our family and we are not full of anxiety. Maya and Andre (5 and 7) got home from school and into their costumes. The candy was in a huge basket by the door, but they...read more
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This is the final of a 5 part series. Read Part 1: Healing a Child's Food "Obsession": Max's Story Part 2: Is My Child "Obsessed with Food? and Part 3: What Are You Worried About? and Part 4: Trying to Get Kids to Eat Less Backfires. The Trust Model (division of responsibility) is healthy feeding and was described as "responsive feeding operationalized" in the Journal of Nutrition and Education (2011). You provide, plan, and feed so your child can let go of the anxiety, fear, and worry that is making it hard for...read more
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This is part 4 of a 5 part series on food preoccupation. Read Part 1, Max's Journey of Healing, Part 2, Is My Child Obsessed with Food? and Part 3 What Are You Worried About? Health Care Providers Recommend Restriction Like the rest of us, many clinicians simply aren't aware of the research. They cling to simplistic ideas like, "It's just calories in, calories out," and the belief that cutting a few calories here and there adds up, like a math equation, to a certain number of pounds lost. But the issue is far more...read more
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Another Veggie Study. Will it Change How You Feed?
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I apologize to any Statalist reader who may have thought that I plan to send any "dirt" I hear about to Stata's competitors. Quite to the contrary, I suppose that I am one of the most vocal advocates of Stata to the general statistical community. I use Stata almost exclusively to demonstrate statistical topics that I write about in books, articles, and courses. I also frequently refer to its many capabilities in my Section Editor's Notes column for The American Statistician (TAS). During the 8 years that I have been software reviews editor for TAS, we have not published a separate review of Stata. We've had many reviews in which Stata has been compared with other packages on some type of capability; e.g. GLM, GEE, survey stats, exact statistics, and so forth. But Stata has never been reviewed as a standalone package. So I'm taking on the task of writing such a review. I know the good points - and they are many. But I do not intend for the review to simply be an advertisement for Stata - it would have little worth, and would undermmine my credibility. I know of some capabilities that I'd like to see added to Stata, and I'm aware of a few little problem areas. But I may have missed something. If there are some statistical issues that may need to be addressed, I'd like to point them out. As it is, I so far have some 19 typewritten pages listing capabilities -- with examples of its power, comprehensiveness, and excellent support. I have two paragraphs discussing of a couple of items that are not part of "official" Stata, but that are nevertheless available through user written programs. There are also two other statistical capabilities that are not yet in Stata that I mention. As it is, few packages have either of them. There may be other points that I discuss, but the end result is that Stata is a superb package that is continually providing users with better statistical, programming, graphic, and data management tools. It's support system is second to none. ========== As I mentioned, no one package can do everything. If it could, it would likely be too unwieldy to use. But Stata Corp is making the attempt to provide its users with the tools required to address their specific needs. There is absolutely no question about its desire to respond to the desires of its users -- and has continually made new versions and incremental enhancements available to its user base. Just think about some of the positive features of being a Stata user: 1. Free tech support 2. Ability to correspond to other users and to Stata staff via the StataList 3. Can take very reasonably priced web-based courses on programming, etc 4. Can now read full fledged textbooks specifically devoted to explaining some aspect of statistics, including graphics, data management, and ML programming. Stata Press books provide Stata users with excellent support. Take a look at Sophia Rabe-Hesketh's newly released book on "Multilevel and Longitudinal Modeling Using Stata". It is one of the best texts I've ever read on the topic. Truly excellent. A host of other books are being prepared. 5. Annual Stata Users conferences in North America, Europe, and Australia/NZ. 6. A relatively easy-to-learn programming language which can be used to program nearly any statistical procedure conceivable. Stata's ML and matrix (Mata) capabilities are superior. I know of no other higher level statistical progamming language easier to use, or with the comprehensiveness of scope. 7. A refereed professional journal (Stata Journal) that provides excellent support on using Stata. Previously, beginning in 1991, Stata sponsored the STB that provided users with a number of useful programs, and provided overall support. Like the STB, users are encouraged to contribute articles and programs to the SJ. 8. Web-based access and links to other sites -- excellent web support. For example, the UCLA support site provides programs and tutorials on using Stata - for free. 9. And many other features... Well, enough for now. I encourage you to read the review if interested. It is to be published in the November issue of The American Statistician. ========= As a side comment: there were several comments that I received about capabilities that were lacking. Well, in some cases Stata did have the procedures. I pointed them out. I was also able to show another reader how to program in Stata in order to obtain their desired statistical tool. And I also intend to send the (short) list of desired enhancements to Bill Gould for his consideration. Joe Hilbe * * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
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In his new book Spillover writer David Quammen traces the evolution of Ebola, HIV and other diseases that moved from animals to humans. Quammen describes how scientists look for the reservoirs of the infectious agents, and what might be done to prevent the next pandemic.
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Proving that one-man can make a difference, Sunil Raman is the first – and currently, the only person – in line to buy an iPhone 3G from Apple's flagship store on Regent Street, London.
Sunil Raman is first in line for the iPhone 3G in the UK
As is the case in many Apple queues around the world, Sunil isn't just queuing for the iPhone. He's also using the media attention to promote the bright yellow Lippi Selk'Bag. According to the Lippi Selk Web site: "The Lippi Selk'Bag is a revolutionary new sleeping bag system which allows you the maximum mobility you need whilst keeping warm."
Macworld spoke to Sunil, who said: "I don't have an iPhone. I've got an iPod touch. I thought it'd be great to be first in line for the iPhone 3G."
Following two days of intense rain in the UK, the sleeping bag suit might be a good idea. Although the sun came out briefly this morning, according to Apple's own weather report it is set to rain throughout the day and into tomorrow. Despite sporting one of the bright yellow Selk'Bag suits Sunil told us: "I hope it doesn't rain".
Sadly, Sunil doesn't even intend to buy an iPhone 3G. Instead, he is hoping to sell his first-place spot in the queue via eBay. He will be reporting on his live-blog from outside the Apple store, and details on how to purchase his place in the queue will be detailed on his blog.
Technically one-person doesn't qualify as an official description of a queue, and Sunil hopes other people will join him soon. "It'll be good to have someone to talk to," he told us.
Sunil waits patiently for the iPhone 3G to go on sale, at 8.02 AM tomorrow morning
Sunil is, however, one more person than the total sum of people queuing up outside O2's store on Oxford Street. Which was deserted when Macworld went to visit this morning. Adding insult to injury, the O2 store was even advertising Blackberry's new phone in its window.
The O2 store, on Oxford Street, this morning
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No matter how much planning goes into a trip, something always seems to go wrong.
I have to confess that this idea probably sprouted from the worst comic strip of all time.
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Ultrahouse 2
The Ultrahouse 2 is the Halloween Personal Prize item in The Simpsons: Tapped Out game on mobile devices. You can only get this item during the 2013 in the Personal Prize section during the Halloween update collecting GOO then unlocking it. If you do not have enough GOO you will not be able to access this item in the game.
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The Ultrahouse 2 is an item that is exclusive to the Halloween update of 2013 and can be obtained through reward and getting enough GOO through tapping on Ghosts then unlocking this item.
This item is #6 on the list and is used during the Halloween update as a skill to suck up ghosts in the game.