February 3rd, 2010 
admin Clothing & Accessories On eBay
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 New DMT Carbon Road and Mountain Bike Shoes Stickers  US $7.03
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 Specialized Road shoe Carbon Sole 43 US $10.00
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 New Sidi Carbon Road and Mountain Bike Shoes Stickers Ergo Dragon Genius Spider US $12.06
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 MAVIC HUEZ CYCLING SHOES SIZE US 9 NEW ROAD BIKE SHOES US $315.00
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 Pearl Izumi Octane SL Carbon Fiber Road Cycling Shoes NEW Sz 41 US $32.00
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 2009 Specialized Pro Road Shoes Size 44 US $10.50
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Driving Down your Carbon Emissions
Often we have no choice but to drive, even though we know it causes greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this there are certain simple steps you can take to reduce your impact on climate change. Below you’ll find 10 top tips for reducing your emissions while driving.
1. Turn the engine off when you are stuck in traffic for long periods. If you're stuck in traffic for more than a minute or so it's better to turn your engine off in order to reduce your carbon emissions.
2. Rather than leaving your engine running when waiting to pick up or drop off passengers turn your engine off instead.
3. Reducing your speed can radically reduce the amount of green house gases you produce. Traveling at 56 mph rather than 70 mph reduces your fuel use by around 10% and if you dropped your speed from 70mph to 50mph you would reduce the carbon emitted by your car by a whopping 25%.
4. If you drive more smoothly, instead of accelerating and braking all the time, you can significantly reduce your carbon emissions. It has been estimated that those who drive smoothly and intelligently can save a staggering 30% of fuel consumption compared with those with a heavy right foot. By keeping your distance from the car in front and monitoring the traffic ahead you can slow down efficiently and avoid constant use of the break.
5. Ensure that your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, you can find the required pressure in your owner's manual. According to figures provided by the RAC under inflated tyres increase resistance and can increase fuel consumption by up to 2%.
6. Sharing car journeys reduces the number of cars on the road but nearly 40% of car journeys only have one occupant in the car. Check out Liftshare.org to find travel companies and share travel costs.
7. Avoid carrying unnecessary heavy items, such as tool kits or golf clubs. The more weight you're carrying in the car, the more fuel is used per mile and the greater the carbon emissions per journey.
8. If you are not using them remove roof racks and/or bull bars. Not only do they add to the weight of the car but these items also increase air resistance, adding up to 5% to your fuel consumption.
9. If you have air conditioning fitted try and minimise its use. At slower speeds open your car windows and ventilate the car naturally instead. Be aware that at higher speeds open windows can create significant drag, so it is better to use the car's conventional air ventilation system or air con if really necessary. Air conditioning can add around 10% to your fuel consumption.
10. Regularly servicing, in accordance with the manufactures mileage recommendations, ensures that you car runs as efficiently as possible, thus maximising its performance and fuel efficiency and minimising emissions. A regular service will save you money in the long run, as the car should last longer as well as running far more economically.
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Clothing & Accessories @ Amazon
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HJC TITAL CARBON AC-X3 OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE HELMET |
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AQUATRANS LINER AND CHEEK PADS QUICKLY WICK MOISTURE AWAY FROM THE SKIN. SCULPTUREDOPEN CELL INTERNAL FOAM TECHNOLOGY FOR INCREASED AIR CIRCULATION. DELUXE HELMET BAG INCLUDED. NYLON STRAP RETENTION SNAP. |
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Tifosi Slip T-V140 Carbon Sunglasses List Price: $69.99 |
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Style meets substance in the Tifosi® Slip™ Fototec™ sunglasses. Fototec™ lenses rapidly adjust to changing light conditions, so you'll never squint in bright sun. Adjustable hydrophilic rubber temples and nose pieces enable a custom fit, resist aging and won't slip in the presence of sweat. |
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Mavic Huez Shoe - Men's List Price: $399.95 |
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Huez: High performance ultralight race shoe. Extra light construction, technologies and materials allow Mavic to engineer a true performance shoe with excellent comfort and energy transfer at an extraordinary weight... |
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Capo ThermoCool Resistex Carbon Sock List Price: $19.95 |
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Going for a canyon ride in cotton socks would be like stretching a Capo Thermocool Resistex Carbon Sock over your head while you weave through traffica poor choice. Slip these microfiber socks over your sweaty dogs, and feel the cool, dry difference of hollow-core fibers wicking away your sweat... |
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Campagnolo Sportswear Carbon Fibre Sock |
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Campagnolo Sportswear combined the moisture-wicking properties of carbon fiber with the incredible comfort of Meryl microfiber fabric to create the Carbon Fibre Sock. This crew-height sock is sure to become one of your favorite riding partners thanks to a super-smooth feel and reinforced toes and heels... |
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Mavic Zxellium Ultimate Road Shoe 2010 List Price: $449.95 |
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The Ultimate in fit and performance Optimal stiffness, extremely lightweight with superior fit and comfort. Technical update on the high performing Zxellium helps us to shave off over 30 grams per shoeDelivered with mesh shoe bag, with recommened length screws for outsole, Auto Fit, Titanium Cleat Inserts, Ergo Tongue, and Ergo Strap CustomZxellium Ultimate: The ultimate energy transmission, light weight and fit... |
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Giordana Forma Red Carbon Tall Cuff Sock List Price: $18.95 |
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The Giordana Men's Forma Carbon Tall Sock sports Tactel fabric, a versatile, lightweight fiber that pulls moisture from your foot and dries quickly when you start to sweat. Giordana blended Nostatex Pure Silver fabric with Tactel and latex to eliminate static and keep your feet odor-free on endurance rides... |
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Giordana Forma Red Carbon Short Cuff Sock List Price: $14.95 |
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Pull on the Giordana Men's Forma Carbon Short Sock when you head out for a long-distance ride. Giordana made the Forma sock with Tactel fabric, a versatile, lightweight fiber that breathes when you ride hard and dries quickly when your feet start to sweat... |
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Campagnolo Sportswear Carbon Fibre Sock |
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Bikes aren't the only things being built using carbon fiber. The Campagnolo Carbon Fiber Sock features a carbon fiber weft for the ultimate antibacterial protection and, unlike your bike, the Carbon Fiber Sock is far from stiff... |
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Campagnolo Sportswear Racing Long Sock |
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Tall socks were on hiatus in the pro peloton for a while, but now they're backand the Campagnolo Racing Long Sock is as stylish and comfortable as they come. The Campy Racing Socks incorporate Meryl fabric into the mixMeryl is bacteriostatic, which means it maintains a natural bacteria balance on the skin (not all bacteria is bad), effectively eliminating foot funk... |
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