All about fitness and weight loss
March 3rd, 2010 — Comparison, Cycling, Fitness, Sports, running
There are numerous opportunities for a person who wants to exercise. Cycling, running and swimming are the three exercises commonly recommended for weight loss. The amount of calories you burn in any exercise depends on your fitness level, your current weight and the intensity at which you work…
Check out the complete article here: Running vs. Cycling vs. Swimming
February 6th, 2010 — Accessories, Clothes, Cycling, Fitness, Gear
Many people realize that riding a bicycle instead of driving a car saves the noise, stinks, and congestion of the internal combustion engine. Whether for short workouts through the neighborhood, quick trips to the store or commuting to work, having the right bike accessories can enhance your riding comfort and your safety…
Check out the complete article here: Essential Bike Gear and Accessories
November 18th, 2009 — Cadence, Cycling, Fitness, Technique, Training
Cycling is beautifully simple. Basically, we pedal and keep the bike heading in the right direction. Because pedaling is such an intrinsic part of cycling, it is important to optimize and perfect our pedaling action. Especially for beginners it is important to work on our pedal action…
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October 21st, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Long Distance, Tips
Long-distance bicycle touring is by nature a quixotic activity. It is an excellent way to see new places. Riding long-distance is physically demanding, however, and requires gradual condition following a training program…
Check out the complete article here: Tips for Long Distance Cycling
September 18th, 2009 — Cycling, Mental Health, Motivation, Race, Sports, Training
The concept of a mind-body connection has been discussed in depth in the medical literature over the last years. State of mind is also closely tied to your training and riding program. As psychological factors do play a role in competitive cycling, attempts to modify them play a role in many training programs…
Check out the complete article here: Mental Preparation for Cycle Race
September 16th, 2009 — Cycling, Downhill, Fitness, Hill, Mountain Biking, Technique, Tips
Almost everybody can ride a bike, even a mountain bike, to grab groceries in a convenience store or round the block as a form of exercise, but not all of them can journey on the slopes of a mountain, and downhill at that…
Check out the complete article here: Tips for Downhill Mountain Biking
August 9th, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Hill, Mountain Biking, Technique, Tips, Uphill
Climbing hills on mountain bike can be one of the most elusive skills in cycling. When the grade increases, a few cyclists seem to relax and enjoy the ride. Many others buckle down for the upcoming torture test. One might be predisposed to being a great climber, but the majority of skill comes from hard work and a little discipline…
Check out the complete article here: Climbing Uphill on a Mountain Bike
August 4th, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Bicycling is a great way to see the outdoors, take in the fresh air, or simply get around town. It’s also an efficient way to burn excess calories, shed body fat and improve cardiovascular health. You will probably burn some where between 400 and 500 calories on a one hour bicycling trip…
Check out the complete article here: Cycling and Weight Loss
July 22nd, 2009 — Beginner, Cycling, Fitness, Mountain Biking, Technique, Tips, Trail
Mountain biking requires a different set of skills than road bicycling. Balance, power, cadence and control have to be maintained on trails of varying surfaces and steepness. The following basic Mountain Bike Tricks and Techniques are essential for you to learn when you are a Beginner Mountain Biker…
Check out the complete article here: Basic Tips for Mountain Biking
July 17th, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Injury, Pain
Cycling is an enjoyable activity for all ages, whether it’s a leisurely ride with the family or a race in an elite cycling competition. Cycling can improve your physical and mental health, and it’s a great way to get out and enjoy the world around you. However, bicycle injuries can occur…
Check out the complete article here: Most Common Cycling Injuries
June 28th, 2009 — Cycling, Diet, Fitness, Nutrition, Training
Diet is one of the most overlooked components of fitness for cyclist. Many of us are committed to hours and hours of training, but then seem to forget our discipline when it comes to eating. It is even more important for cyclist to stick to a well-balanced healthy diet to ensure the body is getting the nutrition it needs for fuel and recovery…
Check out the complete article here: Diet for Cyclists
June 17th, 2009 — Cycling, Drafting, Fitness, Group, Paceline, Technique, Tips, Training
Whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker or multisport athlete, using a draft to your benefit can add a missing link to your training. Drafting can be used to allow athletes of varying abilities to actually train together and achieve relatively equal training effects…
Check out the complete article here: Bicycle Drafting
June 3rd, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, How To, Maintenance
There’s a saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure”. It’s certainly true for bikes. Keeping a bike clean reduces wear and tear, cuts down on remedial maintenance and can also make your riding safer…
Check out the complete article here: How to Clean a Bicycle?
June 1st, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Rain, Safety, Tips
For most commuter cyclists and touring cyclists, rain is a fact of life. Riding in the rain is no problems if you have good tires and brakes. Here are some tips for making your ride in the rain safer and more comfortable…
Check out the complete article here: Cycling in Rain
May 22nd, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Nutrition, Preparation, Race, Sports, Training
Are you thinking of entering an upcoming bicycle race but do not really know how to start or how to get yourself ready in time for the event? Here are some tips to help you get prepared…
Check out the complete article here: Howto Prepare for a Bicycle Race
May 14th, 2009 — Benefits, Cycling, Exercise, Fitness, Motivation, Reason
Cycling is not just a sport, not just a pastime, not just a means of transport. It’s all these, and much more. Cycling is a way of life, a human-powered means of seeing the world. Above all else, cycling is addictive…
Check out the complete article here: 10 Reason Why You should Cycle
May 7th, 2009 — Buy, Cycling, Fitness, Helmet, Safety
Face it, even pros fall off their bikes sometimes; Have you seen the Tour de France? If you ride a bike, you should consider wearing a bike helmet. The bike helmet will keep your head safe if you crash or have a car accident…
Check out the complete article here: All About Bicycle Helmets
April 20th, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Hill, Proper Form, Tips
How do you feel when you’re cycling along and come upon a hill so steep and long that it appears endless? Do you dread it? Do you have the urge to turn around? Do you plan your routes to avoid hills? Fear no more. Hill climbing is quite manageable…
Check out the complete article here: Tips for Cycling Uphill
April 9th, 2009 — Cycling, Etiquette, Fitness, Group, Safety
Riding is more fun when you ride with others! There’s no better source of motivation, knowledge and camaraderie than your fellow riders. However, the prospect of joining a cycling group for the first time can be intimidating. Worried that you might not know “the rules” of the group ride?…
Check out the complete article here: Cycling in Groups
April 3rd, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Proper Form, Technique
Whether you are riding to the nearest store or mountain biking, you should be comfortable on your bike. If you have neck, back, or knee pain, saddle sores, or hand or foot numbness, your bicycling form isn’t correct. A good cycling form can also improve your pedaling efficiency and aerodynamics and actually make you faster…
Check out the complete article here: Proper Cycling Form
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