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Cycling is one of the best ways to exercise, build stamina as well as burn calories and lose weight. Many people are interested, but don't start because they think it's the domain of riders with shaved legs (yes, guys too) loud clothes and blinding speed. While that is certainly part of cycling it is by no means all of the sport. At... more »
You have seen cyclists before and maybe even wondered why they wear the clothes they do. What's up with all the spandex or lycra and why the shirts that look like they were dressed by circus clowns? Maybe you haven't wondered but the statement above is not uncommon for people that are not familiar with cycling. There are reasons for... more »
Cycling doesn't have to be a warm-weather sport. More cyclists are enjoying their sport year-round by choosing winter cycling clothing that makes winter cycling more comfortable and safer. Whether you're on the road for long distances, hitting the trails on a mountain bike or just commuting to work or school, winter cycling clothing... more »
Want to get serious with your indoor cycling workouts? Design a customized plan to get on track and see results. Include a mixture of workout types--tempo, interval and hill--to meet your fitness and cycling goals. You'll be on your way to improved cardiovascular fitness and strength by using a thoughtfully planned indoor cycling... more »
Heat exhaustion while cycling can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions, and keeping your body well hydrated. And protecting yourself from the heat of the sun, will maintain good health and help increase your cycling performance. But what some cyclists don’t realize is that drinking frequently is essential to a good... more »
Bikes are used for everything from exploring the great outdoors to heating up the competition...
Bike riding is a fun and healthy sport that can be done solo or with the whole family. It's...
Road Biking can be a great way to get into shape. Whether riding through city streets or country...
Riding a bike is one of the best ways to get fit and live a healthy lifestyle. Riding the bike...
Intervals of intense work followed by short rests or normal pedaling are one of the most effective ways to increase your cycling speed and... more »
Cycling is a sport in which every aerodynamic and weight advantage counts. Carbon fiber and titanium alloys are used to lighten frames, and... more »
Exercise cycling is a great way to stay in shape, get in shape or fight off age- and lifestyle-related health problems. However, many people do... more »
Riding a bicycle is a fun form of exercise that just about anyone can enjoy, but taking your cycling to the next level requires persistence and... more »
It is important to breathe properly when riding a bicycle, as experts say how much oxygen our heart and lungs can deliver to the body’s... more »
Cycling is an activity most commonly performed on a bicycle - when it is it is also referred to as bicycling or simply biking. It is the use of the bicycle, unicycle (unicycling), tricycles (tricycling), quadracycles (quadracycling), and other similar wheeled human-powered vehicles (HPVs) for the purpose of transport, as a form of recreation, or in racing. It is done on roads and paths, across open country or even over snow and ice (icebiking).
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide.DidYouKnow.cd. . Retrieved 30 July 2006. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.
Bicycling is a highly efficient mode of transportation and optimal for short to moderate distances. Compared to motor vehicles, bicycles have numerous benefits including the provision of exercise, generating renewable energy and thus no air pollution, reducing traffic congestion, minimizing noise pollution (nearly silent operation), easier and less costly parking, much lower likelihood of causing a fatality, high maneuverability, ability to travel on roads or special paths, and lower user cost as well as societal costs (negligible damage to roads, and less pavement required). Criticisms and downsides to cycling commonly include: reduced protection in crashes (including those with motor vehicles), longer travel time (except in densely populated areas), no inherent protection from poor weather, difficulty in transporting passengers, and the physical demands of operation.
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In many countries, the most commonly used vehicle for road transport is a utility bicycle. These have frames with relaxed geometry, protecting the rider from shocks from the road, and easing steering at low speeds.
Road bikes tend to have a more upright shape and a shorter wheelbase, which make the bike more mobile but harder to ride slowly. The design, coupled with low or dropped handlebars, requires the read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling
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