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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…
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…
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…
Have you ever wanted to ride an electric bike? Ever want to own your very own? Well now is the best time ever!
There are government incentives to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, prices of EV's are becoming more competitive every day, and one of the leading electric bike conversion kit…
Are you looking at buying new bike but you are not sure what frame size? If you do, keep reading. First of all bikes are differently sized. If you are not too tall or too short you will probably need medium size frame. Every person is different and you should…
Would you rather wear a stylish Road ID Band when cycling, or risk being involved in a serious accident and have first responder's not know anything about you? Neither your name nor medical information.
Having crucial medical information available on your Road ID Band can prevent serious delays in treatment…
Tips on Choosing a Cycling Training Program. If you’re going to enter into any form of cycle training, then the first thing to do is to be clear about your objectives.
Think about what you really want from a cycle training program. Are you interested in racing? Or do you…
I am so glad spring has sprung. It gives me a chance to get out of the house and back into nature. Last year, I had set my sights on riding the entire Katy trail across the state of Missouri. It is nearly 250 miles across and it normally takes…
Electric bicycles are the transport of the future. We only need to look around us to see that our roads are getting more and more congested with gas guzzling cars while the air that we breath is becoming more polluted by the day. Here are a few good reasons to…
Let us participate in the cycling events this season in 2015 at your favourite location i.e. Virginia. Are you fond of cycling and want to try it, so here is a perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy cycle events in Virginia and prove yourself. We are organizing a Virginia Bike Tour…
What do you need to do to get into cycle racing?
Firstly there needs to me a motivating force. Do you like competing? Do you want a challenge? are you involved in other individual competitive sports?
Secondly there is going to be a significant investment in the kit.
The Bike…
You've decided to take the next step.
You're commited to becoming more eco-friendly but you don't want to sacrifice the quality of life that you're used to in the process.
OR...
You're just fed up with gas prices and you desperately want to find some way to 'stick it to…
I know a lot of people who are younger than me who surprised at my daily physical activity regime. They usually say they can't do what I do because they don't have the energy, or they have aches and pains. On days when I don't get any physical activity, I…
Cycle Tips for Long Rides. The definition of a long rides depends on where you are at with your cycling. For some it will be 100kms (62mls) for others, 200kms (125mls) would be a challenge. These rides could take anywhere from between 4 to 8 hours depending on the terrain,…
Road biking is definitely a great way to have fun, improve your fitness and engage in other social activities. Nonetheless, before you even think of hitting the road, it is essential to first aim your attention on the kind of bike you need to have. This means that you need…
Getting a bike that feels and rides well for your size and style of riding has several components to it, and when people ask, what size mountain bike do I need? They are not always asking the most obvious question, a better question would be what size mountain bike would…
Safety shoes prove to be the most effective one, whereby the wearer in the current trends of the industry, means it plays a significant role in the modern day of working the fields. These types of shoes are very necessary for those people who don’t pay much attention to protect…
Finding Yourself a Compatible GroupCycling invariably involves riding in a group, or bunch riding.Riding in close proximity to other riders can be quite daunting and nerve racking if you’re not used to it, not to mention dangerous to yourself and others. Finding yourself in the wrong group, where you are…
Finding the right road bike can be daunting, especially on a budget. Which set of wheels will become a trusted companion? It's essential to have a road bike you can rely on that also provides comfort and durability, below are my top ten road bikes for under £1000.
Focus Cayo…
Living in a small rural town has its advantages as well as its drawbacks. Until recently, riding a bicycle around here meant taking your life in your hands. It can be a challenge when there are few, if any bike lanes and most of the vehicle traffic are the big,…
Electric bikes. Things to look for.
With the surge in electric bike or E-Bike sales in recent years the variety and range of E-bikes has increased and become more sophisticated. Being an avid E-biker myself I have discovered a few important features that will make the E-bike experience more fun,…
Bicycle tours are organized by many biking clubs and associations who want to promote cycling all over the world. These tours represent the cyclists around the world and help them achieve their goals of being professional cyclists. The cyclists from all over the world come to participate by taking cycling…
Did you know that you can convert your regular old bicycle over to an electrical powered bike with a simple kit. And then you can pedal if you want to or switch to electric going up those steep hills.
Top Ten Things To Know About an Electric Bike Motor kit.…
Today we have a lot more options for bike frames then before ten years. One of option is carbon bike frame. Just take a look at automobile industry and you will see what progress they have accomplished. The same thing has happened with bike industry. Bikes are much better and…
Why would you buy a Dahon Folding Bike?
Well I think a good quality folding bike is seriously cool. I mean think about it, anybody can have a “normal” bike, but a folding bike, well that’s different. Imagine riding to work on your new folding bike, for a start people…
Tips on Cycling in the Rain. Why would you road cycle in the rain? Well some people have no choice, if the bike is their only commute vehicle, or others on a training program might not want to miss a ride. Either way, cycling in the rain can be rather…
As I get older, I sometimes forget that things hurt worse than they did when I was younger. One of the places I like to ride is at Drake Harbor, in Warsaw, Missouri. This is a beautiful renovated riverfront area that attracts locals and visitors alike. People walk themselves, their…
I heave a leg over just clearing the saddle with difficulty, made tougher when you’re trying unsuccessfully, despite the spandex, to hold your stomach in as well – just in case the neighbours are watching, and with a devil-may-care wobble or two, off I go on my Sunday exercise cycle.…
For all who are fond of cycling and are adventurous, you must try cycling events in Virginia. These events are must to try for every cyclist and biker as it gives a lot of fun and entertainment. These events are organized from time to time by many associations and biking…
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