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As a former triathlete I've trained many hours on my road racer. I ride a Giant OCR3 compact road racer. It's a great bike. The frame and fork are made of carbon fiber. I'ts much lighter than my old aluminum framed bike.
I've trained with other triathletes in triathalon clinics…
There is a key point that you should always remember when going on any bicycle ride, especially one of great length. Do a safety check before you go speeding down the road on a bike with loose wheels or worse..no brakes!! One should always check the tires, brakes, air pressure…
Maintaining your own bicycle is fun. You will learn how a bicycle works, save money on costly repairs and have fun while doing so. Many tune-ups cost over $60 and they are simple tasks that can be easily accomplished in your garage or hallway with the right tools and a…
If you are looking to buy a new road or mountain bike then you should pay alot of respect to the size of the bicycle. You probably want to know how to roughly size a bicycle.
Here is a good trick...A professional rule of thumb is to measure the inseam…
As you ride along the Katy Trail, you pass through a lot of small towns, big cities, and communities that are no longer there. At every stop, there is a kiosk or bulletin board that talks about the history of the area, shows you where you are on the trail,…
Cycling is enjoying a resurgenceof interest as factors combine to makelow cost, low carbon alternative methods of transport attractive to many. Added to this is its growing popularity as a recreational activity. This isfuelled in part by the higher level of media exposurebig cycling events now enjoy along with the…
Year by year every spring all mountain bike forums are being flooded with typical topics. People are trying to find answers to a very common question: how to choose a mountain bike that would be of enough quality but not very expensive. Asking questions about choosing between two different bikes…
Cycling and Your HealthEverybody these days knows that exercising is good for your health. And cycling, as a low impact activity is ideal for this purpose.As you get older, it gets harder to participate in high impact sports such as running or jogging, or most ball sports. The old body…
Bicycles are extremely reliable vehicles that require little maintenance. When properly maintained, breakdowns are rare. When a mechanical failure does occur, bicycles can usually be repaired quickly and easily with a few basic tools. Here we will look at the basic bicycle repair tools riders should have with them when…
Riding your Electric Bike; Do’s and Don’ts
So you’re considering buying an electric bicycle. Great idea. These things are fantastic as they give you that wonderful feeling of being outdoors and exercising on your bicycle without the dread of hills. But there are a few things to consider before buying…
Bicycle trails in Virginia offer something for everyone whether you want to take family out for some fun, want to commute, want to explore, or want to challenge your cycling skills and fitness. With a selection wide of rail-trails, mountain bike trails, and cycling paths (paved and unpaved) the state…
Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
Here’s a question:
How much do you spend on bicycle repairs and maintenance per year?
Well I guess it depends on how much riding you do, and whether you road cycle or mountain bike, and how many bikes you own.
Either way I suspect it will…
Want an electric tricycle for two?
Chances are good that you searched for "electric tricycles adults" or "electric adult tricycle two" because you didn't know that you could save money with an electric tricycle conversion kit. You should really check out an electric tricycle kit first.
DIY (Do It Yourself)…
Today almost everyone who love cycling look for some kind of specialized saddles. Are Brooks bicycle saddles best option? What is the quality, which are more durable and what is the price of this seats? We will answer to all of these questions. If you are looking something special you…
Being out oblivious is one case that requires watchful security measures. If its your child or a profoundly cherished adult, riding a cycle without essential security insurances before it gets light in the unanticipated morning or throughout the sunset when the ways come to be dull and conceivability falls, can…
Quick Clean for Your Road Bike
Ok it’s the job we all hate. Finishing a long ride and all you want is couch time, but deep down you know you should spend a little time cleaning your road bike.
Now you don’t need to do this after every ride, but…
Within 60 years of the first bicycle patent, the bicycle bell was also patented. Since 1877 the simple bike bell has been an effective piece of bicycling safety equipment. Until fairly recent bicycle history, a bike bell was on every bicycle. The ding-ding of the bell meant that a bike…
Cycling Stores Online. Internet shopping has for many people changed the way we shop, and shopping for cycling gear is no exception. If you have yet to embrace this new way or are unsure of how it works, then the following questions may help.
Why Online Shopping? If you…
Cycling is a popular sport and keeps body fit. A bicycle is easy to handle and ride as you can go anywhere on a cycle. Roam around the city, in streets, over the hills and mountains; pass through forests by riding at your own pace. Ride your cycle under the…
There are many new electric bicycles on the market today. Some vehicles have old battery technology, while newer vehicles have a more efficient chemical make-up. In the past few years, gas prices have sky rocketed out of control. This has led to the development of a longer lasting battery charge…
The man has had enough! After over a decade of fighting allegations of doping and constant questions of his integrity by high-profile cyclists, anti-doping agencies, Journalists and US Senators, the fight has worn down the once mighty athlete. This is the latest Lance Armstrong news.
What is going on?
The…
If you are a traveler, city biking is the intimate way you can use to explore every part of a city unlike using a vehicle. The world top biking cities usually have dedicated lanes for cyclists. They also have bike friendly laws that make sure that cyclists are not harassed…
My Number One Winter Cycling Tip. When winter arrives, the first you must do is to pack away anything white. White clothing is a nightmare in winter, especially socks which bear the brunt of wet oily road grime, and after a wet winter ride never quite look the same. White…
My little brother, Eric, was in a car accident when he was a teen-ager. It was a pretty bad situation and he was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He wasn’t a quitter so together we did all kinds of things that most able-bodied people are…
Just how much lighting should you have on your bike at night or in poor light conditions? I ask the question because the law if it even bothers to police it at all, seems to suggest that anything from a minimal glow up is okay. Cars are subject to endless…
Scooters are an excellent way of travel, especially when you do not want to strain your feet. Scooters take much of your fuel and weight worries away as they are easy to maneuver, which means you can park them easily as well as steer them through traffic and crowds. Most…
Commuting by BikeWith the price of fuel constantly rising, and the economy tanking pretty much everywhere, more and more people are considering cycling to work as an option to save money, save the planet or maybe just to feel good.So here are my cycling to work tips.Firstly if you work…
I love to ride my bicycle, and have been in love with this mode of transportation since I was 6 years old. Back then, I was having some trouble learning the fine art of balance. I was afraid of the falling down and getting hurt, but I was a big…
What is Road Cycle Touring? In its purest form it is a multi day ride where the rider/riders are completely self-sufficient, taking everything they need on the bike. i.e. no support vehicle. Daily distances should be challenging, with the emphasis on enjoying the scenery and not on speed. It is…
When purchasing a road bike many people set themselves a budget. Cycling is, at least it appears to be, an expensive hobby; many people are put off because they presume you need to fork out thousands on a carbon-fiber, lightweight machine used by professionals like Cavendish, Contador et al. However,…
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