IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A woman whose family went on an Iowa amusement ride shortly before an accident that killed an 11-year-old boy and critically injured his brother said Friday her boat also had problems floating properly and felt unsafe. Amber Estrada, 31, said the boat carrying her and […]
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On this day in history: Sally Ride is first American woman in space
Thirty-eight years ago on June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman astronaut to make it to space. She, along with four other colleagues, blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger for a six-day mission to space. On June 18, 1983, Ride became the first American woman to […]
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an auto-manufacturing expert praised Tesla’s latest self-driving software after a test ride
A new Tesla Model S interior. Tesla Auto-manufacturing expert Sandy Munro praised Tesla’s latest self-driving tech after a test ride. During an interview with Elon Musk, Munro said the system should hit the market as soon as possible. Tesla released a beta of its “full self-driving” mode, which doesn’t yet […]
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For the Retail Industry, 2020 Was a Wild Ride
Changes have been coming to the retail sector for years. But in 2020, with the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry received a ticket to the Fury 325 roller coaster. The year’s highs and lows reminded us that in retailing, no matter the rhythm of the ride or the […]
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The 10 Best Cheap Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
Photo credit: Staff From Bicycling Only a few years ago, most low-cost bikes were often too shoddy to recommend for road rides, mountain biking, or even heavy commuting use. Today, however, it’s not unusual to find affordable bikes with good brakes, intuitive shifting, and reliable parts—and that offer real performance […]
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5 Cool Motorcycle Accessories to Make Your Ride More Enjoyable
Photo credit: Art Center/Ducati From Car and Driver This may be peak motorcycle riding season right now, so that means peak gear-buying season, too. Consider some of this gear if you’re going out on your motorcycle. It’ll keep you comfortable, cool, and safe. And those are the three main ingredients […]
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5 Cool Accessories for Making Your Ride More Enjoyable
From Autoweek This may be peak motorcycle riding season right now, so that means peak gear-buying season, too. Consider some of this gear if you’re going out on your motorcycle. It’ll keep you comfortable, cool, and safe. And those are the three main ingredients for a good summer’s ride. Bluarmor […]
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Norwegian ebike owners ride 4x as much after buying their bikes
While ebikes are largely seen as a tool for commuters to make their journeys quicker and less physically tasking, they still have a positive effect for riders‘ fitness. According to a recent study published in the journal of Transportation Research, Norwegian ebike riders more than quadrupled their daily use of […]