Archive for the ‘Cycling’ Category
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
If you are a woman returning to cycling, buying a bike can be very daunting. Here are some tips to help you choose the best type of bike for your needs and ensure you cycle in comfort.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
If you are planning on bicycling a century or are already training one of the things you will be focusing on is your average speed. This number will be the best tool you have to working out what your expected finish time will be. In this article ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
Riding a bicycle 100 miles (a century) in a day is not an easy task. In order to successfully complete your ride and do so without inflicting too much pain on yourself you need to prepare well. One common error that catches people out is not planning what they will ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
Tip 1: The 80:20 rule The mistake most people make is simply going out and riding hard all the time. What can happen is you do not allow your body enough time to recover. Instead you simply slowly wear yourself out over a period of time, causing ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
There are literally hundreds of cycling apparels available in Singapore if you are a serious cycler who is looking to beef up your gear and give you an edge in your sport. While there are many choices to choose from, a quick read of this article will give you a ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves being a little more active, there are a variety of activity holidays around the world that will cater for all tastes. From the French Alps to the flat cycle paths of the Netherlands, cyclists and ramblers alike have the opportunity to take ...
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Thursday, December 25th, 2008
For my winter riding I'm using my 2008 Specialized HardRock XC Disc. It is a mountain bike but I bought it to ride on paved trails during the winter. It doesn't take long to figure out that you need more than just a bicycle to ride during the winter.
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Most bicycles work fairly well on the limestone graveled, fairly flat rail-to-trail, depending on the rider, the distance ridden, and the weather conditions. However, for the frequent or lone long-distance trail rider, it is beneficial to have a bike that is equipped both for the expected and unexpected situations. Here ...
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008
What is something that once you learn it, you never forget how? The answer is, of course, riding a bike and it's a topic of conversation for many people around the world, including Cape Town, South Africa.
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Road rash is a colloquial term used by many people to describe or to refer to skin and bone injuries that are caused be abrasion. In the majority of cases, the abrasion injuries are due to contact with road surfaces.
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