Sentences with phrase «in hilly cities»

I have also recently tried out an electric assist bike and think that there is a role for them in making life just a bit easier in hilly cities or for older riders.

Honda includes a hill start function with the manual, making it practical in a hilly city like San Francisco.

«It really increases the range of how far people can bike, and how likely they are to bike, especially in a hilly city,» said Nicole Freedman, president of the North American Bike Share Association (NABSA).

AtoB Magazine in the UK is quoted as rating it: «A guaranteed winner... the best hill climber we've seen... Â would suit a commuter in a hilly city, storming up gradients that would leave conventional cyclists puffing and blowing.»

If you want to ride off road, on trails or in a hilly city, you'll want a bigger motor and more powerful controller.

In addition, the bicycles themselves are much heavier than the French ones and only have three speeds; which is problematic in a hilly city like Brussels.

Since 1954, when singer Tony Bennett proclaimed the fact that he «left his heart» in the hilly city by the Bay, flocks of couples have been making their way to this Northern California destination, intent on sharing some memorable moments with each other.

Not exact matches

Part of the «problem» is that I live in a hilly part of Los Angeles which is kind of hard to lump into either city or suburb living.

► In a 2012 feature focused on research and careers in rural northern Brazil, we profiled Miguel Nicolelis and mentioned the big neuroscience lab he was building on a hilly site in the outskirts of Natal, a city in Brazil's northeast with about 1 million residentIn a 2012 feature focused on research and careers in rural northern Brazil, we profiled Miguel Nicolelis and mentioned the big neuroscience lab he was building on a hilly site in the outskirts of Natal, a city in Brazil's northeast with about 1 million residentin rural northern Brazil, we profiled Miguel Nicolelis and mentioned the big neuroscience lab he was building on a hilly site in the outskirts of Natal, a city in Brazil's northeast with about 1 million residentin the outskirts of Natal, a city in Brazil's northeast with about 1 million residentin Brazil's northeast with about 1 million residents.

Plus, that stretch factor means it's an excellent dress for travelling in both style and comfort, something I appreciated massively when I wore it this past weekend in the hot glasshouses of the Royal Edinburgh Botanical gardens and walking round the gorgeous (but hilly) city.

Two separate entities — hilly «Buda» in the west and flat «Pest» on the eastern bank — now merge at the Danube River to create one city with diverse personalities.

Located in the hilly and cobbled streets of Durham City, the Oriental Museum on Elvet Hill is the only museum devoted to Oriental architecture and art in the North of Britain, offering a delightful dating experience.

(source) Of course, actual fuel savings probably won't be as large for everybody as it is for me - it seems to help to live in a hilly area or drive a lot of stretches where it's downhill enough to maintain speed coasting but not with the transmission engaged, and it applies mostly to city driving - but it seems like there is still enough savings that it would more than pay for engineering time to developing an improved transmission program.

For years, bearded men have drifted down the hilly, city streets of New Zealand not in cars, but on tricycles.

It drives well in the city and hilly terrain and gets good

Compared to other types of transmissions, the CVT works well in city driving, but is weaker when it comes to towing or driving in hilly terrains.

This means that if you regularly drive in heavy city traffic, hilly terrains, dusty conditions, extreme hot or cold weather, your car needs more frequent oil changes, spark plug replacement and other maintenance.

Aside from the financial and environmental upsides of biking, a big reason many people ride is to get in shape, and what better place to do that than the hilliest city in America?

In the hilly Terre - de-Haut, you'll find fantastic snorkeling, historical sites, and a village - like charm with restaurants, shops, and galleries in the city centrIn the hilly Terre - de-Haut, you'll find fantastic snorkeling, historical sites, and a village - like charm with restaurants, shops, and galleries in the city centrin the city centre.

Whether you're taking part in a walking tour with Urban Safaris or hoofing throughout the city on your own, consider strolling the hilly, palm tree - lined streets of Mission Hills; the canyons of Presidio Park; or the winding sidewalks hugging Mission Bay Park, where you can also rent pedal boats, kayaks and WaveRunners.

Sitting at the head of the Oslofjord, Norway's capital is hemmed in by nature, from the hilly environs to the north and the great expanse of its fjord to the south, the city can not escape its influence.

On the trip of a lifetime, you could be taking a ride in a traditional cable car up the hilly streets of the city, admiring the incredibly spectacular Victorian and Edwardian houses known as the Painted Ladies or taking a boat ride to Alcatraz Island, the old jail is famous for its inmates and people trying to escape, not least Al Capone.

From the gigantic shopping malls in Cebu City to the desert white sand beaches of Malapascua Island to the stunning waterfalls hidden in the maze - like rainforest that covers the hilly landscapes around Oslob, you'll find in our top 10 pages all the information you need to prepare properly you next holiday in Cebu Province.

When I think of my visit to San Francisco this past spring a surge of memories and images come to mind, from experiencing Muir Woods to watching sea lions bask in the sun at Pier 39 and exploring Yosemite to wandering its hilly streets, and I thought what better way to show my love for the Bay city than a photo essay showcasing San Francisco's life in the details.

Electric bikes are hot these days; they really broaden the market, helping older riders or those who live in hot or hilly cities.

In the middle of one of the world's largest cities there are still ponds, woods, marshes and hilly peaks that show the triumph of nature over urban life.

Riding a bicycle in Colonial Heights City county is a lot of fun, because there is ample terrain elevations from flat or nearly flat to hilly.