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The Calm, Clear One
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.Read more…The Perfect Ride
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.Read more…Does Cycling Cause Impotence?
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.Read more…Bad Sleep, Bad Ride?
“Well it’s a frosty one this morning folks -5?C (23?F) you’re going to need that scraper today!Read more…Close Encounters of the Natural Kind - Cycling To Work
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.Read more…Dam, Pass, and Peak - Traffic Changes
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.Read more…Cycling In the Cold Weather
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.Read more…Bonking: Don't Run Out of Blood Sugar
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 blood sugar.Read more…Carb Loading: Nutrition for Mountain Biking
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.Read more…The Giro d'Italia is the Italy's Road Bike Race Answer to the Tour de France
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 and was won by the Italian rider Luigi Ganna, 127 riders started in Milan, but by the finish, also in Milan, there was only 49 left, this was not the worst edition, in 1914 only 8 out of the 81 starters managed the full distance.The winners.Read more…Road Bikes World Races: The Tour de France
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.Read more…How Lance Armstrong Increased the Popularity of Bikes and Cycling Today
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.Read more…Mountain Bikes - Exercise and Fun all in One
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 manufacturing of today’s mountain bikes, there seems to be a new interest in this sport.If the sport of mountain biking isn’t something that you know a lot about, you may have the wrong idea about the sport.Read more…Tour de France Viewing in Person - What to Expect (Part 1)
What does an HC (hors categorie, or “out of category”) or even a Category 1 or Category 2 climb feel like? Can I do it, or would I need to get off and walk? How much of the Tour de France will I get to see if I go there on an organized tour?Read more…Tour de France Viewing in Person- What to Expect (Part 2)
After the Tour Passes ByOne of the best ways to enjoy the races after the riders pass by is to find a local caf? or bar with a TV and then watch the end of the race while partaking of a few adult beverages with your group. On our Pyrenees tour last year, several people in the group listed as one of their favorite memories of the week our time at the bar watching the American George Hincapie, Lance Armstrong’s teammate, win at the finish of the penultimate mountain stage.Read more…Tour De France
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.Read more…Martina and Jennifer's Mother-Daughter Bonding Trip - Cycling 1400 Km
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 she and her daughter did a fabulous 1400 km biking trip last year, which ended up being one of her most exciting travel experiences and an amazing mother-daughter bonding opportunity.Read more…Bike Riding for Weight Loss: Tips for Beginning A Bicycling Plan
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.Read more…Lose Weight Cycling
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.Read more…Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 2
The previous article looked at postural issues and possible muscles imbalances involved with cycling. Now that we have an understanding of the imbalances that arise from a prolonged cycling position, we can develop an effective program for correcting those postural distortions.The first part of the program is stretching the muscles that were identified as tight in the previous article (calves, quads, hip flexors, hamstrings, pectorals, trapezius, and neck flexors).Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Cycling category
- 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. - Mountain Biking Essentials - By: Jennifer Bynum
As the old adage goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And if you’re going on a lengthy bike ride, that makes a lot of sense. To keep yourself comfortable and safe – and avoid getting caught in any frustrating situations – it’s important to be prepared before you set out. - Major Advantages Of Road Bikes - By: Andrew Caxton
The oldest and most popular form of bikes is the Road Bike. These have been an eye-catcher for people since decades and one can easily find several deals on the internet to buy Vintage Road Bikes. These bikes are popular as they are light weight and have been designed specifically to ride on smooth roads. - Basic Features Of Bicycle Wheels - By: Andrew Caxton
There is no better way to spend a weekend than to go on a leisurely ride on a bicycle on a quiet track in the woods. Bicycles have an old world charm about them and even in this fast-paced world has its own prominent place. Of all the parts of the bicycle, it is the bicycle wheels which are the most important ones. - The Necessities Of The Lowrider Bikes - By: Andrew Caxton
The low rider bike provides an enhanced low profile. The ride along a country side is well suited on your low rider bike only. The experience of a low and slow bike riding could be witnessed in here. - Cross Country Touring - By: Alex Landels
A bike is a wonderfully elegant creation-true technological genius.A well-made bike can take you thousands of trouble-free miles. When it does break down, even the most mechanically challenged can repair it. - Competition Bikes Are Designed For Aerodynamic Competence - By: Tim Gorman
If you are a bicycle enthusiast and you like to watch or participate in bike racing then this article is for you! Here are various biking tidbits along with some basic information and specifications that you might need.Racing Bike ConstructionA competition bicycle is constructed with light aluminum and dual carbon fiber chain and seat stays. - Saddle Posture And Selection Are Very Important For Cycling - By: George Wood
Saddle posture and selection are two important riding needs. The chances of minimized saddle sores and reduced crotch pressure can be obtained by choosing the right saddle and the right posture. Saddle selection depends on your riding technique, but still, there is no saddle posture that fits all. - Things To Remember While Buying a Bicycle Wheel - By: Andrew Caxton
Most Important Part Of a Bicycle The first thing that comes to mind on thinking about bicycles is the wheel. Bicycles are actually the simplest vehicle to run on a pair of wheels. To think about it. - If You Are Serious About Cycling You Need The Proper Shoes - By: Gregg Hall
When you start running, you get running shoes, right? And when you play basketball you wear basketball shoes. Golfers wear golf shoes, and tennis players wear tennis shoes.