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Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 1
As we all know cycling is a great way to improve your overall cardiovascular fitness. However, what you may not know is that over time the demands of cycling can lead to muscular imbalances which can limit the body's ability to perform at peak level and dramatically increase chance of both over-use injury and chronic pain.To get a clearer idea of how these imbalances can occur we'll take a look at the riding posture starting from the feet and moving up to the head:Pedaling places a lot of stress on the calves.Read more…Bicycling Down The River
My river-rafting adventure started on a bicycle. The small daypack I wore carried a hatchet, a saw, some scraps of rope, food, water, a garbage bag bivy sack, a hat, and odds and ends. It weighed less than fifteen pounds total.Read more…Cycling in a triathlon? You need the right gear!
Cycling Success depends on finding the right bicycle for youDepending 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.Read more…Cycling Your Way To Fitness - Stationary Exercise Bikes - Still A Top Choice For Overall Fitness
Stationary Exercise Bikes - Still A Top Choice For Overall FitnessIn all the craze over new fangled fitness equipment, the exercise bike often gets overlooked. Stationary exercise bikes have been around for many years, which can lead some people to think they are outdated or not as effective as newer types of equipment. But for many people, exercise bikes provide a fun, consistent, reasonable means of exercising, improving cardio functions, and losing weight.Read more…Stay in Shape - Cycling Workouts For the Winter Months
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...Read more…Bicycling Gear - Seven of My Favorites
My days of running for pleasure and exercise ended when I moved to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. I had been living in the relatively flat Willamette River Valley where there were miles of level bark running trails. Now in the Gorge, I encountered rocky, steep trails that were torture to my hips and knees.Read more…The Right Biking Gear Can Make Cycling Safe And Enjoyable For Anyone
Buying a bicycle is very exciting, and it's easy to forget that you need to buy some appropriate biking gear as well. If you're wearing the right gear, cycling is a great deal safer and more enjoyable. Of course you can ride your bicycle wearing any old track pants or running shorts, but if you're planning to ride longer distances or only bumpy mountain trails, you'll be very glad you invested in some padded shorts.Read more…Bicycle Tires: Slow Leak Fixes can be a Breeze
If you use a bicycle on a regular basis, sooner or later you will get a slow puncture. These are a little trickier to remedy than the normal kind because finding the hole is not so obvious. Instead you will need to completely remove the inner tube and dunk it a container of water.Read more…A New Way to Enjoy Bicycling
Most active people own or have owned a bicycle at one time. Unfortunately, a good percentage keep the bike in the garage and seldom take it out for a ride. There are many reasons offered for this situation, many of them involving weak knees, old age, brittle bones and lack of a partner to go with them.Read more…Fitness Through Cycling
Getting StartedVisiting a cycling shop to purchase a bicycle, or joining the local cycling club may be your first step toward fitness through cycling. The advantages of cycling as an exercise medium of choice include the low level of impact cycling has upon your knees, as well as the enjoyment that one gets out of it. Indeed cycling is unique as a sport in that it takes you out into the countryside and allows you to step outside of your busy schedule to enjoy the scenery of your area, all the while giving you an excellent workout.Read more…Guide to Fixing a Cycling Knee Injury
A knee injury to a cyclist can cause severe pain and has caused some individuals to give up the sport, however, this is often unnecessary as proper diagnosis and treatment can have you cycling better than before.When it comes to cycling, in general there are not many knee injuries sustained that cannot be fixed. This article will guide you roughly through a holistic approach to rehabilitating your knee injury, assuming that it is not caused by a fall or impact.Read more…Pro Cycling Sport
Competitive cycling at the highest level is dominated by European based professional teams, complete with masseurs, coaches, cycling managers, directors, PR officials and of course highly conditioned cyclists who earn their living racing for a team sponsor.The managers run the business aspects of the team, while the director sportif handles the riders during training and racing. Seasons are planned out according to targeted races and according to the strengths of the team.Read more…Bicycle Tour Clothing
Clothing is an important factor in a bicycle tour. Bicycle tour clothing is not just about good clothes; the clothing is necessary to perform well in all weather conditions. The perfect mechanism of the bicycle and proper clothing both allow the rider to complete the ride without any problem.Read more…Bicycle Tours for Beginners
Bicycle touring is a recreational activity in which an individual goes touring and sightseeing using a bicycle. It is a non-competitive activity done for leisure rather than sport. Bicycle tours help people to get active and into shape.Read more…Touring Bicycles
Touring bicycles are special types of bicycles used for long-distance travel and for racing. A bicycle tour might take a day, weeks, or months to complete according to the plan. A touring bicycle is a mix of a mountain and racing bicycle.Read more…Bike Rack Options
A bike rack is a frame used for holding a bike in position and protecting it from theft. These are commonly used on vehicles and in garages.Some of the bike rack options are roof mounted bike racks, rear ball/hitch mounts, trunk racks, wall mounted bike racks, folding bike racks, spare tire mount racks, front bumper bike racks, and tandem carrier bike racks.Read more…Bike Rack Pricing
A bike rack is a device attached to a four-wheeler to carry bikes, skis, snowboards, canoes, and kayaks. It is a utility device that helps a person to carry his bike wherever he goes.A normal bike rack holds at least two bikes.Read more…Bike Racks Online
Browsing for bike racks online is a suitable way to locate the best sports gear stores and major rack manufacturers across the United States. The information about the top online shops, retailers, and manufacturers can be accessed through the online bike racks providers.Through online bike rack purchases, one can easily select from the different options available in the bike rack models.Read more…Cheap Bike Racks
Using bike racks is a safe way to prevent your bike from being stolen. Bike racks are devices to which a bicycle can be attached in order to prevent theft. Bike racks can be attached to any automobile such as a car, truck, trolley, or bus for transporting bicycles.Read more…Equipment for Cycling
Cycling is a sport which offers great fitness, competition, enjoyment and stress relief. However, in order to gain the most out of your cycling it is important to invest in the proper equipment and cycling clothing. It is also very important that your bicycle is set up correctly for you.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.