DECEMBER 1ST, 2011
By ADMIN
Family Biking for All Family Members (even the youngest one)
If we know today that biking is clean and healthy transportation choice than we should engage fully into it not only by ourselves but also with our whole family.
We should buy or borrow equipment for all members of the family, regardless of their age, and hence, educate them more thoroughly about right life choices. One could dress up all fit children properly (helmet, bike, shoes, …) and go for a river stroll, or easy biking on the sea level roads for couple of miles.
Even youngest children with proper bikes (regularly serviced and oiled, helmets on) can endure several miles bike route without even the slightest problem.
My personal experience involves 12 km route on slowly elevating road, which my oldest son had biked without any problem whatsoever (afterwards a good hydration is in order, of course).
These times can be really stressful, especially for young parents without big support, but weekend biking tours are god-given gift to all of us, easily and cost-efficiently maintained, and all you have to do is actually organize and motivate family members for engaging in these recreational sports which also emphasize family bonding in a way no one could predict it.
Highly recommended activity for all families!
I can only hope that this post will thrust you into joys and happiness of biking!
NOVEMBER 30TH, 2011
By ADMIN
The city of Calgary is located in the province of Alberta, Canada. It is a city that takes a piece of the Rocky Mountains. That is why Calgary hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1988.
Because the Rocky Mountains is part of their Geography, that gives Calgary a territory full of interesting bike trails, of course, in the summer since winter covers it with snow. But that doesn’t mean a snow barrier for bike enthusiasts. Year after year, the mountain bike sports take new levels of adrenalin and there are circumstances where mountain bike is able to be driven on a snow. Calgary is the right place for it.
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OCTOBER 23RD, 2011
By ADMIN
It is every cyclist duty and obligation to take care of his bicycle. The usual bicycle wash will not be enough. Everything on the bicycle must be checked, maintained and when needed – replaced.
The Sunlite Bicycle Repair Stand offers a good sturdy base with adjustable height from 36″ to 72″. The head is able to rotate 360 degrees and base that is corrosion resistant. Clamp Jaws in the shape of V-box. In all of this, attachable tool tray is included. Easy to setup, the stand is also very neat when it comes to storing it in the garage where it won’t take a lot of space.
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SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2011
By ADMIN
Bicycles are designed to be used while sitting. You cannot imagine riding a bicycle while standing up. Well, today there are people how like the idea of riding bicycle that does not have the need of sitting. But where is the comfort in that?
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AUGUST 5TH, 2011
By ADMIN
Who doesn’t want to take a tour and see all of the diverse countries in Europe? With most people, the cost is totally prohibitive. If you have lots of time, there is a much less expensive way to see it all without breaking the bank completely. That’s right—touring by bicycle! One note: flying a bicycle to Europe will cost almost as much as buying yourself one at your destination, so it’s best to go shopping when you get off the plane. You can always sell it or donate it before you leave to come home.
Europe by bicycle:
When to Go
Because you’ll be traveling mostly by bicycle, you will want to plan your trip for either spring or fall, both good times to visit when crowds are lowest and temperatures are moderate. Because bicycles are used by many in Europe as their primary means of transportation, just about all of the public transportation, including the metro buses and subway and trains, make accommodations for them. This means it is possible to ride the train from the UK to France using the Chunnel, and then ride off into the French countryside. Your trip can be as planned and scheduled as you want it to be. You might have all the details decided ahead of time, or might be the type of person who just wants to go and see what happens. Either way, you can do that on a bike.
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AUGUST 5TH, 2011
By ADMIN
Cycling offers a great way to remain fit and also to help lose weight, and it is one form of exercise that offers the additional charm of enjoying the outdoors and the fresh air at the same time. This is one of the main reasons why the automobile revolution has failed to make bicycles obsolete. In some countries and some regions, cycling is one of the main means of transportation, and people use them to ride to work, stop at the grocery store, and visit their friends. No doubt, those people are much healthier than those among us who hop in the car to drive to a store around the corner. Cycling is one of the very best forms of cardiovascular exercises, and you can burn as much as 400 to 500 calories in just an hour of bicycling.
Cycle workout:
To maximize weight loss by riding a bicycle, there are a couple of factors that play into the calorie burn and toning properties. The higher your present weight is, the harder your body has to work, which is great news for those who are overweight—it means those people will burn a much higher amount of calories during the same workout as someone who weighs less. Another important factor is the type of terrain you are riding on. A flat and level trail is great for beginners, but to up your exertion level hills are the way to go. Of course, the speed at which you ride and the length of time you spend riding both affect your weight loss as well. I have found for myself that I can ride long periods if I’m on a level track, hopefully tackling hills will come as I build up my muscles and my lungs. Here are some cool numbers that make the work really worth it—a 200 pound person will burn almost 600 calories riding at a moderate pace for an hour, and nearly 800 at a vigorous pace.
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AUGUST 3RD, 2011
By ADMIN
On the market in Europe and USA there are numerous bicycle stands with reasonable prices. Many of the stands are available to purchase on the internet with good percentage of discounts. The great advantage that a bicycle stands has is that its function allows you to work on the bicycles modifications without the need of leaning it to a wall or classically turn it up-side-down. The following list provides some of the available retail bicycle stand.
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Imagine how would a bicycle feel if it hadn’t been for the rubber tires on them? If will be the most uncomfortable feeling to your groin you have ever imagine.
When bicycles started to have their role in the world, people seemed to be more amused by the fact that there is a new type of transportation; cheap and exciting. But exciting didn’t exactly went full sense. Because the fist bicycle wheels didn’t have today’s rubber tires, it was quite uncomfortable to drive them, even considering the fact that there wasn’t much asphalt.
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While you may take all the precautionary measures to safeguard your bicycle, one important additional step is bicycle insurance. As an increasing number of people choose to use a bicycle to commute to and from work, it is prudent to take a few extra precautions. For the most part, you end up saving plenty on fuel and in the process gain from the exercise as well. Many people use bicycles for leisure while other engage in sporting events. Policies vary between companies and in most cases can vary from one province or state to another. Some homeowners and renters insurance policies cover personal property including bicycle theft.
However, there are limitations that once again vary amongst bicycle motorcycle insurance providers. One of the major limitations is that insurance on personal property of a secondary residence may not include bicycle insurance. Therefore, it is prudent to be armed with adequate bicycle insurance.
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As Bicycle tire is concerned, the situation of a flat tire is far less dangerous. Many of the punctures tend to be very small, making the tire to lose air very slow. This way the balance of the bicycle won’t be lost in a matter of seconds, but gradually, and the rider will notice it from the harder control of the bicycle through the handle bars.
One of the simplest solutions for a flat tire to repair, or not to happen at all, is to fill it with foam. That way, instead of air coming out of the tire doe to punctuate situation, the foam fill literally stay as it is.
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