January 31, 2013
Posted by admin in Action, Cycling, Did you know?, exercise, Fun facts, Fun stuff, Resources, Schools, Things to do
We LOVE cycling here at TGM HQ and whether you rely on your bike for transportation or exercise, you’ll enjoy these ten fun facts on this amazing two-wheeled vehicle. 1. In 1817, Karl von Drais, a German baron, invented a horseless carriage that would help him get around faster. The two-wheeled, pedal-less device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground, The machine became known as the “draisine,” and led to the creation of the modern-day bicycle. 2. The term “bicycle” was not introduced until the 1860s, when it was coined in France to describe a new kind of two-wheeler with a mechanical drive. 3. Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who built the first flying airplane, operated a …
July 29, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, Cycling, Fun stuff, Happiness, health and well being, Lifestyle, Tour de France, www.thegreenmarine.com
TEAM TGM wheels might be over 20 years old but she runs like new thanx to the guys at Blue Door Bicycles!!! If you haven’t used your bike in a while dust off that saddle and enjoy the wind in your hair once again whoohaaa.
May 16, 2012
Posted by admin in Action, Blogging, Cycling, exercise, Fun stuff, Transport, www.thegreenmarine.com
No license needed; no taxes to pay; fun to use alone or in group; comes in styles from sporting to tandem; sizes for all ages; inexpensive; available all over the globe!
December 1, 2011
Posted by admin in Animation, Curtis, exercise, Fun stuff, Judo, Kids TV, Schools, Sport, The Green Marine, www.thegreenmarine.com
Curtis is an Afro Caribbean judo master. He has studied “the gentle way” since he was bullied at school as a young boy and spent several years in Japan studying with one of the grand masters. Despite his slight frame, he is surprisingly strong and is very agile. Curtis sees an incredible ability in Clay, but wishes he would focus it more. Visit the ‘engine room’ to find out more about Curtis and the gang whoohaaa.
November 19, 2011
Posted by admin in Action, Clay Swift, Cycling, exercise, Fun facts, Fun stuff, health and well being, Resources, The Green Marine, www.thegreenmarine.com
Riding your bike to work or school is one of the best and most efficient ways to integrate healthy physical activity into your life. Did you know? In 1817, Karl von Drais, a German baron, invented a horseless carriage that would help him get around faster. The two-wheeled, pedal-less device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground the machine became known as the “draisine,” and led to the creation of the modern-day bicycle. The term “bicycle” was not introduced until the 1860s, when it was coined in France to describe a new kind of two-wheeler with a mechanical drive. Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who built the first flying airplane, operated a small bike repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. They …