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Articles in Home | Recreation-and-sports | Cycling Title|Newest|Oldest Why Not Go On A Bike Tour Ireland This Year?   By : Alison Addy Getting the entire family and looking ahead to a vacation unitedly can be a dispute, particularly when you've an assortment of ages. Mountain cycling in Republic of Ireland can be a vacation spotlight that fits every demands that you and your kids have while considering a vacation. Many Vacationers Are Going on Tours In New Zealand   By : Alison Addy If you're looking for an electrifying and pleasurable feel, a remembering that's going to endure a life, then you had better unquestionably conceive mountain cycling circuits. These circuits are different whatever another, and besides passing by any other thinks of transport, you trip around your location of option through bike. Colorado Bicycle Tours Can be Exhilarating   By : Alison Addy Mountain cycling is an unbelievably pleasurable disport, and can equal for the whole family. As far as a kid is old sufficient to ride a cycle they'll fundamentally be capable to go mountain cycling, while naturally the difficulties of the mountain will get to be carried seriously into circumstance contingent the age of the kid. Bike Shorts: 21st Century Comfort   By : Fabian Toulouse "Get a bicycle. You will not regret it-if you live." Mark Twain Motorcycle Helmets: There Are So Many Reasons To Wear One   By : John Daniele Did you know that there is a 35% greater possibility for a motorcycle rider to suffer a head injury during an accident if he is not wearing a helmet? According the National Traffic Safety Administration this rate is increasingly higher than if two automobiles were involved in a similar accident. The way to lower a motorcycle riders chances of injury when in an accident, especially one involving an automobile, is to simply wear a helmet. Beach cruiser low riding as Fashion statement   By : Alison Addy Low riders are in fashion nowadays, especially on the beaches. This is gaining popularity as a new form a of relaxation and stress busting. This article attempts to provide more detail in this regard. Cycling Shoes For All Occasions   By : Fabian Toulouse Cycling is undeniably a fun. It gets you out in the fresh air, lets you see the countryside up close, and exposes you to nature. Best of all, you do not need any fancy equipment. Unless you are a professional cyclist, you just require a bike and the open road. There are bicycling clothes you can wear to reduce wind resistance or increase speed, but they are not a requirement. You might want to pay attention to your cycling shoes, however, for safety's sake. Pleasure riders do not require special cycling shoes, but there are certain things that could make a normal pair of sneakers hazardous for riding. Knowing what makes an acceptable cycling shoe could actually avert an accident. Spinning Classes: Three Steps To Success   By : Jim Hofman Have you ever taken an indoor cycling class? If so, you've probably got a strong opinion on the subject. Everyone I've ever talked to about spinning classes either loves them or hates them, with very few opinions in between. Make Sure Your Bicycle Tools Are In Perfect Order   By : Alison Addy A brief look at how the gears on a mountain bike work. Read on to discover how you can use them to better enhance your cycling experience. Streamlined Bicycle Clothes   By : Fabian Toulouse Biking is a fun pastime. Whether you ride for pleasure or in competition, it provides a wonderful aerobic workout and gets you outside in the fresh air. Though bicycling has been around for literally hundreds of years, only lately have we seen such attention paid to the sport. We can pretty much thank Lance Armstrong for giving biking such prominence in the United States. With its astronomical rise in popularity has come an increasing market for bicycle clothes. Racers need the technical advantages that scientifically engineered materials give, but bicycle clothes are also snapped up by casual riders and with good reason. Bicycle clothes make you more comfortable so you can enjoy your ride to the utmost. Indoor Cycling Classes: Knowing Your Target Heart Rate   By : Jim Hofman If you've added cycling or spin classes to your workout regimen, you're part of a trend that has seen this low impact cardio workout surge in popularity. More and more people are recognizing the cardiovascular and muscle toning benefits of these workouts, while appreciating the minimal impact on their joints. Let's examine a few ways you can get the absolute most out of your cycling or spin classes. Family Cycling Holidays in France  By : Martyn Davis Whether you are looking for a guided leisure cycling holiday in France or a sport cycling holiday, these can all be catered for in the incredibly beautiful countryside around France. How To Get A Great Low Impact Cardio Workout   By : Jim Hofman Joining or rejoining a health club after being somewhat sedentary for a few years can be a somewhat intimidating experience. After noticing 20 or so extra pounds adding up, I thought it best to join the ranks of fitness oriented people at the local health club. One particular aspect that worried me was I knew my days of high impact bone jarring workouts were in the past. Explore on a Mountain Bike   By : Colette Thyman Thinking of exploring the countryside in a truck or SUV? You're thinking two wheels too many. If you want to get really up close and personal with Nature, keep in shape and have a blast, saddle up on a mountain bike and head for the hills. Basic Bicycle Riding Tips  By : Rainier Policarpio Many health conscious individuals, especially those young at hearts, consider themselves as bicycle fanatics. Their growing number is very much visible on our streets and thoroughfares. They say that this is such a positive way to keep them fit and reduce the cause of pollution as well. However, some of them are not quite aware about the extreme dangers in sharing their paths with those huge trucks and other speedy vehicles. 7 Steps To Sensible Cycling   By : Colin Johnson So you too have been inspired by the Tour De France? Suddenly you find yourself pulling that cycle out of the garage and experiencing some fresh air! Whether you're an expert or just a beginner, take note of these seven keys to better cycling and enjoy yourself even more! Safe Biking Gear   By : Abbott Tearce In the eyes of the law, a bicycle is a vehicle that is subject to the same laws, rules and regulations. In fact, the only difference between a bicycle and say, an SUV, is about five thousand pounds. For that reason, if you ride a bicycle you need to be very, very sure you're properly protected. Riding Away Knee Pain   By : Benedict Neel Cycling is a great way to stay fit, but it can also be the cause of pain and discomfort. Stay in Shape - Cycling Workouts For the Winter Months  By : Levi Bloom It's that time of year. The time when you decide it's fine to ride in 12 degree weather. The time when your food and water freezes, your hands and feet go numb, and your bike gets covered in water and road salt... It's the time of year when you decide that you were a freakin idiot for going outside! That "time of year" for me was yesterday. My first ride outside in sub 25 degree weather. ... Cycling in a triathlon? You need the right gear!  By : Dale Lawrence Cycling Success depends on finding the right bicycle for you Depending on the type of Triathlon you’re interested in competing in, the amount of time spent on your bike will differ. You’ll end up cycling anywhere from 12.4 miles on up to 112 miles in the Ultra. You can end up spending a lot of money on your specialized bike clothes and accessories. But before you spend any money on your jers... Lose Weight Cycling  By : Gary Gresham Lose weight cycling is a fun and enjoyable way to improve your health and to make you feel better. Pedaling down a rural road or through a city park rouses your spirit and awakens your senses. A regular routine to lose weight cycling can reduce the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. One of the most powerful arguments for encouraging more peopl... Bike Riding for Weight Loss: Tips for Beginning A Bicycling Plan  By : Sharyl Calhoun If you are one of those people who leisurely pedal around the block or over a flat stretch of scenic road, you’ve probably been riding for sheer pleasure. Riding bikes for pleasure is a good form of aerobic exercise. But unless you map out a plan to “push yourself,” you probably won’t lose much weight. I really get sick of hearing people say, “No pain, no gain!” But the old adage is true when i... Martina and Jennifer's Mother-Daughter Bonding Trip - Cycling 1400 Km  By : Susanne Pacher Martina and I play tennis in the same league and funny enough she even looks a little like the other Martina (Navratilova), just prettier. Needless to say, some of her shots are quite like the other Martina's too, and in our last encounter Martina and her partner won against my husband and me in a hard-fought 3-set match. After the match we had a nice relaxing chat and Martina mentioned that sh... Tour De France  By : Edward Lewis Facts Tour de France is to bike racing as Masters is to golf and Wimbledon to tennis. The race consists of a few stages with a total distance of more than 2000 miles over a duration of 3 weeks. It is normally held in summer during the month of July. The Tour de France was started during the Industrial age when a sporting newspaper called, L'Auto-Vélo, offe... Mountain Bikes - Exercise and Fun all in One  By : Trevor Mulholland If you want to get into a fun sport that will allow you to get plenty of exercise, get into shape, and offer you challenges that you won’t find elsewhere – all while enjoying an abundance of nature - you might want to start thinking about mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a popular sport that has been around for numerous years, but recently, with the new technology that goes into the manufacturin... How Lance Armstrong Increased the Popularity of Bikes and Cycling Today  By : Dylan Miles It’s been more than 15 years since Lance Armstrong first received his first two trophies and he’s come a long way since then. Lance Armstrong the cycling extraordinaire with both feet planted safely and securely on the ground is a powerful figure on and off the bike. His support for cancer research has only served to push his fame further as support and respect pours in. He rules on the bike and w... Road Bikes World Races: The Tour de France  By : Alastair Hamilton The Tour de France is the BIG one; it’s the World cup and the Olympics all in one. It has it all, the high mountains, the wind swept northern planes and the heat of the south. It also has the world’s media, all the top teams and riders and millions of cycling mad fans watching. The other “Grand Tours” of Italy and Spain are as exciting, sometimes more so, but they don&rsquo... The Giro d'Italia is the Italy's Road Bike Race Answer to the Tour de France  By : Alastair Hamilton The Giro d’Italia has a fine history behind it, like the Tour de France it was started to publicise a newspaper, just like the Tour de France the organisers made the leaders jersey the same colour as the paper, yellow in France from the L’Auto newspaper and pink in Italy from the La Gazzetta dello Sport. The first Giro was in 1909 and was 2448 kilometres long (the shortest), split into 8 stages an... Carb Loading: Nutrition for Mountain Biking  By : Mike Herman One of the most common practices to improve athletic performance is through nutrition for mountain biking. Athletes who participate in endurance riding know about getting nutrition for mountain biking by storing extra energy in the muscle tissue for endurance riding. The right nutrition for mountain biking is essential for endurance riding and is commonly referred to as "carb loading." Gl... Bonking: Don't Run Out of Blood Sugar  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. If you watch a major bicycle race on TV, you have to be impressed by how the riders can eat enough to sustain them through races that require more than five hours of near maximum effort. If they do not get enough food during their ride, they can fall off their bikes, lie on the ground unconscious and start to shake all over in a in a massive convulsion. This is called bonking: passing out from low... Cycling In the Cold Weather  By : Kevin Redmond Well the cold weather is upon us again (for those of us in North) and it is time to get layered. For those of us who want to persist that is the best way to stay warm on the bike. Where I cycle in Calgary, Canada it gets quite cold in mornings and then can warm up considerably during the day during this time of year. You can have up to 40°F differential; this can present a challenge for staying w... Dam, Pass, and Peak - Traffic Changes  By : Linda Vissat Initially I was blind sided by Alpine daisies and Digitalis (foxglove) passing themselves off as wildflowers, much less the other fabulous scenery on the North Cascades Highway, and then they showed up again. I turned the tables on them though and made a pass. I don't commonly make passes at bikers, but in this case, it was a must. I went around them. Bikers. The non-motorized kind. I hit ... Close Encounters of the Natural Kind - Cycling To Work  By : Kevin Redmond It was a cool autumn morning and there had been a light frost during the night. I pulled on my cycling gear and went down to have breakfast. As I sat at the table eating it was still dark out the sunrise comes late in this part of the world at this time of year. I could see a magpie perched on the handrail of my back deck lit from the light of my kitchen. They are the early birds around here and s... Bad Sleep, Bad Ride?  By : Kevin Redmond “Well it’s a frosty one this morning folks -5ºC (23ºF) you’re going to need that scraper today!” said the radio announcer. I groaned as I turned over, I felt like had just got to sleep half an hour ago. I strained to lift my dead body from the bed. My 5 year old daughter had been up few times during the night saying she was having bad dreams. With the little sleep I had I guess I was going to have... Does Cycling Cause Impotence?  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A report from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study shows that cycling more than three hours a week increases a man's risk for becoming impotent, while cycling less than that decreases risk. Impotence is caused by nerve and artery damage. Exercising regularly helps to keep arteries healthy, so bicycling helps prevent impotence, as long as it does not damage arteries and nerves. Three percent of regul... The Perfect Ride  By : Mags M The perfect ride, I'm not talking about winning, the perfect ride is something else, something more. It's when everything works. Your equipment works perfectly, your technique is effortless and efficient and every part of your body performs optimally. You feel invincible. Instead of dreading the pain caused by the next steep, long climb or the tortouress pace required to reel in the break-away, yo... The Calm, Clear One  By : Mags M It's a crystal clear, calm spring morning. The air is clean and fresh, the sun is starting to warm up your body and the sky is blue. Like most mornings you are out on your bike. You have been riding for maybe an hour, but you are not exactly sure. On a day like today, who is counting the minutes anyways? You are headed towards the top of the highest mountain on today's ride. Your body is respondin... Read This Article if You Admire Lance Armstrong  By : Lance Winslow Lance Armstrong is a modern day sports hero, some say he ranks up with Jesse Owens and even surpasses that legend. Others compare him to the Soccer Legend Pele or the Hockey Great; Wayne Gretsky. Some say he and Tiger Woods are cut from the same mold. Few would disagree that he may well be the greatest Athlete in the World in our present period. If you admire Lance Armstrong and his accomplishment... Bicycle Shipping - Easy and Affordable  By : Daniel Lebarge My friend Ann takes her bike wherever she goes, even if the trip isn't about biking - like her Christmas trip to Arizona to visit her parents. We discussed the advantages and compared some expenses. In the end, I went to do a little research to find out what would be the best way to go when traveling by airplane - ship your bike in the cargo hold of the plane, ship it ahead of time by UPS, o... Endurance Cyclists Should Strengthen Their Legs  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. An Australian research team has shown why training for strength is important for cyclists. Untrained men who were not cyclists used a hack-squat apparatus (a weight-lifting machine used to strengthen the legs and buttocks) to lift 85 percent of the heaviest weight that they could lift once, five times in a row. Then they rested and repeated the sets of five. They did this four times, in three s... A Gentleman's Sport  By : Mags M Does hard, honest work pay off in the world of professional sport? Does cycling reward its faithful servants? I think we all wish the answer to these questions was a resounding "YES!", we all want so bad to believe in the rewards of hard, honest efforts. The real picture, however, is more complex. Much more complex. We yearn for fairness in sport, much like we do in life. Spectators discuss whe... Reasons  By : Mags M What is important for the professional athlete? What counts? How does one measure achievements? If your name is Lance Armstrong, that question might be easy to answer, too easy maybe. But what if you are the 35 year old domestique, with no top international victories to show for. Then what? What if your legs are too old and too tired to win the GC in the Tour. And what if the explosiveness of y... Chris Boardman  By : Richard Pettinger Chris Boardman is probably Britain's most succesful cyclist of all time with 3 World Hour Records, an Olympic Gold and holder of the prestiguous yellow jersey in the Tour De France. During his peak Chris was virtually unbeatable in time trials (racing against the clock) Chris initially rode for one of the UK's top amateur clubs - The Manchester Wheelers. On the domestic time trial scene he won ... Lance Armstrong - Biography  By : Richard Pettinger The life and career of Lance Armstrong is quite extraordinary. Lance has won the Tour De France, the toughest and most prestigious cyling event for 7 consecutive years 1999 –2005. What makes this record even more remarkable is his well documented recovery from a near fatal attack of cancer. Lance recovered from this painful experience to become, against all expectations the most successful cyclist... Bicycle Racing Question: What's The Fastest Way To Get Ahead Of Your Competition This Season?  By : Bart Summers Answer: Ride The Indoor Trainer Here is Why: Whether you’ve just begun your training, or if you’re in the middle of your racing season, here’s 7 good reasons why you should ride the indoor trainer this year. 1. You don’t have to worry about the weather When you train indoors, you get to decide the conditions. You are not affected by the weather which means better, higher quality traini... Doping in Professional Cycling  By : Richard Pettinger If a rider speaks against doping and gave information about what other riders were taking they are likely to be ostracised and forced out of the peloton. It is happened to many riders who speak against doping. If you take cheat and take drugs you will be always welcomed back. Its an irony that many within cycling have tried to maintain a system which puts the physical and mental health of the r... Schwinn Mountain Bike - Blazing New Trails With A Rocket!  By : Rika Susan The Schwinn mountain bike range includes excellent basic bikes, yet you don't have to be too concerned about hefty price-tags. From the riding experience, to operating the gears, to applying the brakes, you are aware that Schwinn, biking, and quality are synonymous. While every Schwinn mountain bike may not be well suited to very heavy off-road conditions, light trails are a breeze. The Mesa... Utah Mountain Biking - Slick Rock, White Rim, And Bunker Biking!  By : Rika Susan Utah mountain biking offers some of the best rides anywhere. In fact, there are those who say that Utah is quickly becoming the mountain biking 'capital of the world', with a number of world famous trails. Perhaps it's time to get out there and see for yourself... Some of the more famous rides are of course Slick Rock Bike Trail, and White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park in the Moab area... Mountain Biking For A Woman - The Difference Is In The Shorts!  By : Rika Susan Mountain biking for a woman does present some gender-specific issues. These range from the practical pain-in-the-butt riding, to the broader concerns of women in the sport. One of the first questions that is asked, is whether a women-specific bike is necessary in mountain biking for a woman. The answer will depend entirely on your build, your preferences, and your riding style. Finding the r... Mountain Biking In Florida - Thunderous Applause For Hot Trails  By : Rika Susan Mountain biking in Florida offers some outstanding "off-road" biking trails. Year-round riding is possible, although Spring and Fall are the most pleasant periods for casual bikers. Part of the fun of mountain biking in Florida is the unpredictable weather. A thunderstorm can turn a sandy trail into churning mud within minutes. The heat will be a constant companion. You are also likely to do ba... Mountain Biking Apparel - Getting Into Gear!  By : Rika Susan Do you need special mountain biking apparel in order to ride a bike? Of course not! You will be able to ride without the specifically designed shorts, gloves, socks, and shoes. However, suitable gear enables you to get real enjoyment from the sport, and to perform at your peak. Mountain biking apparel isn't just about looking good. It is about clothing performing well in any weather, and under ... Mountain Bike Maintenance - Mechanics 101  By : Rika Susan Mountain bike maintenance can become an obstacle course, if you don't have some basic skills. Owning a mountain bike - whether you are a serious rider or simply enjoy it as a sport - is an investment in time and money. Protect that investment by learning a few tricks of the trade as far as mountain bike maintenance is concerned. The first important thing in mountain bike maintenance is very ... Tuscany Mountain Bike Holiday - Trails and Trials In Tuscany  By : Rika Susan Any Tuscany mountain bike holiday will charm you with lush landscapes, rich history, and mouth-watering cuisine and wine. The beautiful, historic area of Tuscany is the perfect setting for mountain biking. While on your Tuscany mountain bike holiday, you will have plenty of time to appreciate the region, cycling through vineyards, olive groves, and quaint villages. In the evenings, you can rela... Mountain Bike Helmet - The Headlines About Helmets!  By : Rika Susan If there is one vital piece of mountain biking equipment, it is your mountain bike helmet. The purchase of your helmet should be at least as important as buying your bike. Whether in the city or off-road, you have no business being on a bike, without a mountain bike helmet. Although accidents cannot be eliminated, wearing a helmet will reduce the risk and severity of a head injury by up to 88 p... Folding Mountain Bike - Fold Up Your Bike Into An Old Kit Bag  By : Rika Susan What an innovative, practical thing a folding mountain bike is! If space is an issue and leaves your regular bike out in the cold, one of these bikes will be your solution. There are many versions of the folding mountain bike. They vary from heavier and less portable, to lightweight and tough. Transporting them in buses, trains, or airplanes, is easy. At your destination, you have your means of... Mountain Bike Buying - The Bucks Stop Here  By : Rika Susan A mountain bike buying trip can be more taxing than the toughest trail. However, it becomes quite simple if you put a bit of time and thought into the purchase! Planning carefully around your unique mountain bike buying requirements, may be what prevents your bike from becoming just another silver elephant. You will have one set of needs if you plan to ride frequently, be a serious racer, an... Jeep Mountain Bike - Don't Cross The Rubicon Bike!  By : Rika Susan A Jeep mountain bike conjures up pictures of the rugged comfort, and performance with visual appeal, of the well-known vehicle. This is exactly what this bike range offers. The company has created options in all different aspects of mountain biking, from children to adults, full suspension to hardtail, freeride and other models. Jeep mountain bike frames are tough and good-looking, and have ... Haro Mountain Bike - The Dirt-Dancing Hero Bike  By : Rika Susan The Haro mountain bike equals expert dirt riding. Since Haro came on the scene in the 80's as a BMX company, they've been focused on one thing only, and that is performance in dirt riding - on the mountain trails, on the local course, or anywhere for that matter, even on your way to work across town. Dirt. That is what Haro is good at, and what they've been perfecting for decades. Over the y... Gunnison Mountain Biking - From Hartman's Rocks to Deadman Gulch  By : Rika Susan Gunnison mountain biking has many excellent, but underrated mountain bike trails snaking through the surrounding terrain, mainly in the Elk and West Elk Mountains to the north. This little-known hide-away area of Colorado lives quietly in the shadow of its more famous neighbor, Crested Butte. Though only 30 minutes from Crested Butte, the Gunnison mountain biking season lasts much longer due... Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes - Fat Possum To King Fisher On Trail  By : Rika Susan Mentioning Gary Fisher mountain bikes, without listing a number of Gary Fisher's achievements would be negligent to say the least! On the other hand, such a list will practically go on for ever... In fact, he is even credited with coining the term "mountain bike", as well as other terms such as the "bullmoose handlebar". Where did the Gary Fisher mountain bike start? In 1979 Gary and Charlie... Canada Mountain Biking - British Columbia's Spectacular Biking!  By : Rika Susan In many parts of Canada mountain biking has been growing fast in popularity - not least due to the excellent mountain biking terrain! An example is British Columbia, where in virtually every part of the province you will find bubbly local enthusiasm for Canada mountain biking, a willingness to share knowledge, and a host of premier trails to put to the test. As with all Canada mountain bikin... Beginner Mountain Biking - Dishing Up The Dirt About Basic Biking  By : Rika Susan A mountain biking beginner may feel totally overwhelmed when introduced to bikes, maintenance basics, and all the trails and tribulations of riding! However, introducing some basic skills will quickly give a mountain biking beginner the ability to start enjoying the sport, and to tackle obstacles with confidence. It doesn't have to take years to reach this point! The first and most important... Fitting a Road Bike Frame to Your Needs  By : Alastair Hamilton For most of us, well-intentioned but casual bike riders who secretly believe we might be Lance Armstrong's heir if we only had a few more hours a day to spend on our bicycles, buying a new road bike is tantamount to buying a road bike frame. The frame is what we're thinking of, something new and shiny and colorful, something we suspect even car drivers envy when they see us flash through the snar... BMX Racing  By : Anil Kumar Pammidimukkala BMX racing is for the young and young at heart. It is a fun sport catering to mainly the younger generation. Kids generally use 20” bikes for BMX racing and kids under 6 may be using 12” bikes also. The bike used should be suitable to the race track. Bikes having 24 or 26” wheels can also be used. Many tracks allow and disallow certain sizes and types of bikes. Irrespective of size and class, a... Strength Training For Cyclists  By : Gregg Hall The research done to date on the effects of weight training on cyclists has brought mixed results. The study done by Ben Hurley at the University of Maryland had 10 healthy men take up strength training (bench presses, hip flexions, knee extensions, knee flexions, press-ups, leg presses, lat pulldowns, arm curls, parallel squats, and bent-knee sit-ups) for 12 weeks, while eight other healthy men s... How to Find the Best Bicycle Frame  By : Alastair Hamilton Whether you're shopping for a bike or just admiring them, the first part you notice is probably the bicycle frame.The frame is the heart of a bicycle, as well as its art.Including the basically triangular core structure that supports both seat and handlebars and the extensions that attach to the wheels, the color and the geometry of the bicycle frame not only affects the beauty of the bike, but it... Attention Bicycle Roadies: How To Make Certain You Win A Race This Season  By : Bart Summers Question: What’s the #1 guaranteed way to make certain you win a race this year? Answer: Optimize Your Power Output On The Bike Here is Why: With at least half if not more of your base miles already done and the season right around the corner, now is the time to optimize your power output on the bike. The definition of power is force multiplied by speed and is the ability to turn a lar... Carbohydrate Loading Slows Sprint Performance  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. For more than fifty years, athletes in sports requiring endurance have used a training technique called carbohydrate loading. A recent study from South Africa shows that this technique slows sprint performance of cyclists ( Journal of Applied Physiology , January 2006). Competitive bicycle racers ate a high fat or high-carbohydrate diet for six days followed by a high-carbohydrate diet ... Couples Stay Together on a Tandem Bicycle  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Many couples don't exercise together because one partner is much more fit than the other. Riding a tandem bicycle is a great equalizer. The amount of work you do on a bicycle depends on how hard you push on the pedals. Pushing twice a hard on the pedals takes twice the work, so a world-class bicycle racer can ride with a novice and still get a good workout. Even a beginner will be able to keep up ... Lowrider Bikes History  By : Alastair Hamilton Lowriding began as a cultural element of Chicano Americans, part of the street culture of the American barrio where Mexican immigrants maintained a lively urban culture. Lowrider bikes, one of the most splendid and unique products of this culture, are a cross between the Harley and the cruiser bike, decorated with paint and chrome and streamers, found in any all-American hometown parade. As yo... Hola Modern Bike Shorts, Adios Itchy Groin  By : Ron Fritzke We'd just made it to the top of Mount Shasta (well actually only as far as the road goes) when the subject of old-school bike shorts came up. In those days I was still pounding the roads training for marathons, oblivious to the cyclist's tribulations. My Mount Shasta riding partner was the real hero from yesteryear. He's the guy who'd lived through the days of wool bike shorts. You know...th... Mountain Biking – Great Exercise and Fun  By : David Chandler Mountain biking is a great way to explore the great outdoors, exercising and having fun. Racing down a mountainside is exhilarating; however, it can also be dangerous. Although it is consider a dangerous sport, if done with utmost caution, mountain biking can be enjoyed by the whole family. As with any outdoor sport, selecting the right equipment and an understanding of the sport will be the k... Nose-less Bicycle Seats Keep You Comfortable and Potent  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. The greatest source of discomfort for cyclists is the nose of their bike seat pressing on nerves and soft tissues. For men, this pain brings the additional worry of impotence. Impotence is caused by nerve and artery damage. Exercising regularly helps to keep arteries healthy, so bicycling helps prevent impotence, as long as it does not damage the local arteries and nerves. Recent studies show... Cycling Sunglasses - A Cyclist's Only Cool Garb!  By : Ron Fritzke Very few cycling garments are worn in the mall when trolling for a good time. Cycling sunglasses are an exception. Tight cycling jerseys with three pockets across the back are seldom seen. Mall rats don’t choose cycling shoes with cleats- they look funny and it’s hard to keep the ghetto pants from falling off when you're tapping along the tiles with your toes in the air. Somehow, I like that vi... Necessary Mountain Biking Equipment  By : J Aubin Being prepared while out on the mountain bike trail is an absolute must and a great rule of thumb is to always pack more mountain biking equipment the farther away from help you plan to be. There are a few important considerations you should also make regardless of the skill level of mountain biking that you plan to partake in. The first consideration, for anyone planning on being active outdoo... How to Choose the Right Tires for Your Bicycle Wheels  By : Alastair Hamilton Most of us take our bicycle wheels for granted. Once we're rolling, we may think about the handlebars or derailleur and we definitely think about the saddle, but until we get a flat tire, we rarely give a thought to our wheels. Just like someone who works on their feet all day should pay attention to the shoes they wear, bike riders should know at least a little about their wheels. When we say ... Quick Tune-Up For Spring Bicycle Riding  By : Kathryn Mosely For those of us who put our bikes away for the winter, the time has come to dust them off and get ready to ride. When bringing a bike out of storage, a mini tune-up is necessary. Pay special attention to the following four areas: chain, derailleur components, brakes, and wheels. ~~Chain~~ If you have been using an oil-based lubricant, consider switching to a wax-based product. The only adva... Happiness Is A Warm Bike  By : Terry Vermeylen I admit it. Last year I left the mountain bike in the garage all summer. I felt ashamed of myself but the reality was that an injury and laziness contributed to my serious lack of biking. This summer I'm definitely wrenching the bike out of it's comfortable resting place. There are a number of good reasons for this. Getting more exercise. It’s too freaking easy to take the auto to re... Mountain Biking Capital USA – Winter Park, Colorado  By : William Fisher With 600 miles of trails, it’s no wonder why Winter Park has gained the title of “Mountain Bike Capital USA”. At the resort alone you will find 50 miles of single-track trails accessible via chair lifts and marked with signs identifying skill level. Once at the top of the lifts you may want to stop into the Sunspot for a quick bite to eat while enjoying the 360-degree views of the surround... My Journey to Work  By : Marc Curtis Two things happened this morning on my way in to work that are fairly representative of a normal ride in. I cycle most days from Lewisham to Old Street and back again on my fixed gear road bike, and have done on and off for the last 5 years. (Edit: As David rightly points out - only 4 months on a fixed gear bike - the rest on MTBs.) I don’t often use the 'official' cycle route suggested by T... Why the Ugliness of Cycling Shorts is Surpassed Only by Their Importance  By : Alastair Hamilton Non-riders have a tendency to laugh at the shiny, often gaudy cycling clothes worn by even casual bicyclists, but if they rode even a few miles, they would understand that cycling shorts are second only to a helmet in crucial importance to the rider. Cycling shorts may not be made for fashion, but they provide a critical element of comfort to any kind of bicycling effort. The first cycling sho... USA Cycling Announces Team for World Championships  By : Aurel Radulescu On March, 2006, USA Cycling announced the team that will represent America in the 2006 Union Cycliste Internationale Track Cycling World Championships. This event will be held from April 13 through April 16 and will be hosted in Bordeaux, France. The team will be featured in 14 start positions for the 2006 World Championships, which was determined by performances from the 2005-2006 season Worl... Pressure on Pedals Tires You More than Spinning Fast  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Experienced bicycle riders know that fatigue comes from how hard you press on the pedals, not how fast you turn them. Novice racers may try to ride with maximum force on the pedals, but they quickly exhaust themselves and often can't even finish the race. Cycling is a power sport. The number of times you spin your bicycle pedals in a minute is called your cadence, and your power is the product of ... Beginner Mountain Bike Skills  By : Reggie Andersen Mountain biking is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by anyone who knows how to ride a bike. Compared to the average bike ride, it does present some danger. Therefore, you should master these basic skills before you hit the trails or the dirt. You can practice these beginning skills at a local park, school, bike path, or simply around your house. If you can, try to find a location with... Bicycles - The Ultimate Exercise  By : Jason Montag There are tons of solutions for health and weight loss in the world however the majority of them do not work at all. You can try running and jogging and even walking to get into shape and lose extra body fat but soon you will find that you are in need of a new solution. When you reach that point consider giving bicycle riding a shot. Riding a bike gives you so many advantages that other aerobic ... Hurricanes and Cycling Training  By : Lance Winslow One thing that not a lot of people talk about during the massive hurricanes seasons that we have been experiencing is that those who ride bicycles and a cycle competitively have a tough time in hurricanes devastated regions continue in their training. For instance in Florida often after a hurricane or a large tropical storm comes through there is so much debris on the road that it is very hard to... Going Downhill? The Right Mountain Bike For You  By : Khieng Chho Someone looking for a mountain bike that can run flawlessly in scary downhills, a rocky and muddy bay and long hard rides should consider either the hard tail or the light to medium weight suspension mountain bike. The full suspension is the popular choice for mountain bikers but have the following disadvantages: - A full suspension mountain bike is heavier by at least two pounds compared... Mountain Bike Trails In Birds Hill Park: A Manitoba Gem  By : Mike Sterling I was introduced to the mountain bike trails in Manitoba’s Birds Hill Park by a fellow mountain biker I met on a Winnipeg bike forum. He’s an avid biker who seemed to know his way around the park very well and had been mountain biking for many years more than myself. Yet even he didn’t know about some of the excellent single track trails I found there this year! More on that later, first I’ll tell... How Yoga and Cycling Fit Perfectly Together  By : Keith Edwin Renninson At first glance the two don’t seem to go together do they? Cycling can be so frenetic, and yoga so serene. Yet, yoga can enhance your cycling experience greatly. I started cycling in 1992 with endurance rides in the Colorado Rockies. They typically covered anywhere from 68 miles on a single day ride to 700 miles on a multi-day event. Some of those miles were over 12,000-foot passes and othe... Mini Pocket Bikes  By : Ken Marlborough Mini pocket bikes are targeted at those who are too small or too young to hold the handles of a normal motorbike. A mini bike is the most stylish of the other lots of pocket bikes, and it is an advancement to the concept of pocket bikes. Mini pocket bikes are not only appropriate and fast, but they are a realistic way to begin motorcycle racing and riding. These bikes are more popular for off-road... Pocket Bike Parts  By : Ken Marlborough Maintenance is an important factor in keeping your bike running smoothly, whether it is a normal bike or a pocket bike. So frequently changing worn out parts with new parts is a way to re-power your pocket bike and to make sure that it continues to operate efficiently. There are many different parts that constitute a pocket bike, and all the parts are offered under different categories and seri... Bike Centennial Route Washington State Line to Border Of Mexico; Up for it?  By : Lance Winslow A long time ago, but not longer than memory some friends and I rode from Oregon to Mexico to raise some money for Special Olympics and some local service clubs in our community. The kids needed a 10-passenger van to afford to drive to the next town for bowling because the bowling alley had closed. This was one of their favorite activities. We chose to get sponsors at between $.01 and $.10 per m... Bike Riding Long Distance for Charity  By : Lance Winslow If you are a do-gooder of sorts and wish to help the community and you are a bicycle entusiast then why not set up a long-distance bike-a-thon with some buddies? How can I do that you ask? Well it is simple really talk to a few local service clubs and tell them what you are doing and tell them you wish to give half the money collected to the group and half the money to a charity that you really... Long Distance Bike Riding and Success  By : Lance Winslow It was cold that night, but I did not care, I only cared about one thing staying focused and not quitting. Indeed I had already ridden thru Oregon and along the Northern California Coast and then the Russian River and thru San Francisco in 3 days and I was now on an extremely long ride trying to force two-days of riding into one trek. I honestly believe and well I know for a fact now that indee... Pocket Bikes  By : Ken Marlborough Pocket bikes, the minuscule versions of motorbikes, are a major craze nowadays. These bikes are small and light enough to carry under the arm, but big enough for a child to ride. One can find models for children as young as three or four years old. They are cheap, at just over $500, and accelerate quickly to speeds of 55 km/h and faster. The pocket bikes are not “street legal,” as they do not h... Mountain Biking and It's Types  By : Philip Culver Mountain biking can be divided into nine different categories. Each category offers a new challenge for players. The different categories of mountain biking are: 1. Cyclo cross Cyclo cross is hard, fast and much more than running with your bike through mud. Cyclo-cross racing takes some of the technical skills of a mountain biker and is a cross between road and mountain biking. These rid... Mountain Bikes - A Mainstream Riding Style  By : Alastair Hamilton Mountain bike riders must have shock system type of bikes that include full suspension and hard tail and even no suspension. The shock system is important as because it helps to absorb the impact over rugged terrain that provide a smoother ride. Full suspension bikes got suspension in both the front and the rear of the bike. Hard tail bikes have solid rear fork and shock system in place of the fro... Triathletes: 3 Keys to a Proper Bike Fit  By : Ben Greenfield A proper bike fit will make a world of difference in both your riding comfort and speed. From a general viewpoint, you should break your bike fit down into three categories: seat height, handlebar height, and seat fore-aft positioning. Let’s first look at seat height. Start by setting your seat at the highest possible level, while still allowing for a smooth spin, which means that your hips sho... Cycling in Spain  By : Ruth Polak Cycling in Spain is a wonderful pastime as the country is vast and beautiful with many extremely quiet and relatively traffic and pollution free roads. However in addition to the normal highways and byways Spain also has a wonderful system of Via Verdes, or Greenways, which are disused railway tracks that have been renovated and turned into cycling and walking tracks. There are around 1,500 kilom... Did Lance Armstrong Cheat?  By : Gabe Mirkin, M.D. This month, some of the favorites to win the Tour de France endurance bicycle race were prevented from entering because of suspicion that they may have taken drugs or had blood transfusions to raise their red blood cell counts. That brings up the accusation that Lance Armstrong, possibly the most dominant endurance bicycle racer of all time, took blood boosting drugs when he won the first of his ... [1] [2]	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Member Login Browse Articles Submit Articles Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds List Your Site With Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Contact Us RSS Subscribe:

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