The Spirited Cyclist
- The importance of bike rack for cyclistThere are two types of bike racks you can enjoy, one that is especially made for you, attached to your car and the one innovatively made separately for other places. All these for you to enjoy somewhere and not just in your own area. Generally, bike racks are beneficial to people who owns a bicycle and [...] […]
- Portable cyclingYou can easily carry along your bicycle if you use a folding model. Using a sports, folding-type, or portable bicycle allows you to move over wide areas by making use of other modes of transportation. Sports Bicycle Removable pedals Removable brake cables Removable tires (tires are easily removed by turning the bicycle upside [...] […]
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Road Cycling
Road cycling as an endurance sport that requires excellent body, availability of body energy savings in carbohydrate form and fluid availability was the main factor that must be considered. Lack of those saving energy consumption is lead to quickly fatigue and decreased performance. Especially for the consumption of carbohydrate drinks, sports lovers or even athletes... »
Get cycling motivated
Most people know the benefits of regular daily physical activity. In fact, the Surgeon General says that as little as 30 minutes of brisk walking or cycling a day is enough to improve your energy level and mood, aid with weight loss, and reduce your risk for a host of chronic... »
National Bicycling and Walking Study 15-Year Status Report
This report is the third status update to the National Bicycling and Walking Study, originally published in 1994 as an assessment of bicycling and walking as transportation modes in the United States. Following the 5-year status report (1999) and 10-year status report (2004), the 15-year update measures the progress made toward the original goals... »
Electric Bike Kits Are Becoming More Populard
An electric bike kit is simply an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery. It converts an ordinary bicycle into an electric bike. The battery is simply recharged by plugging to the electricity mains. If you already know how to ride a bicycle, you don’t have a problem using the electric bike. Just pedal... »
Bike Club
Cycling can be a solo sport. Long rambles through the spring countryside, hard rides in the hills, weekend tours to scenic areas—all can be enjoyed with only your own thoughts for company. In fact, many cyclists prefer to go alone. Then they can choose their own route and are free to ride hard or stop... »
Future Cycling Computers
Our society and economic system are currently facing dramatic changes in their infrastructures and processes. Large corporations are constantly pushing new concepts, standards that will benefit them most. People watch television, and see those skinny athletes how they push themselves to the limits. Of course it wouldn’t be possible without using high tech technology... »
Deal with bad dogs
Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears. Maybe you can’t stop Fang from giving chase, but you can outsmart him if you know how dogs think—assuming that stinkin’ mutt even has a brain! Know dog psychology The majority of dogs who chase cyclists are merely defending their territory. When you pedal off the... »
Trek Unleashes Gary Fisher Collection
Trek has announced a major shift in their relationship with Gary Fisher. Until now, Trek Bicycle dealers weren’t necessarily Gary Fisher dealers, and in some cases competing shops would have either brand despite the two having long been in bed together. Now, Trek Bicycles has formally dropped the standalone brand and instead created the Gary... »
African Bicycle Design Contest
Cycling out of Poverty is a non-profit foundation that raises money for projects that allow Africans to improve their daily lives through the use of bicycles. Currently, they are running an African Bicycle Design Contest at Wiki-Bike.com. On the website, you can read about the competition and you can upload... »
Electric commuter bike concept form NISHIKI
From: www.bikerumor.com Industrial designer Fredrik Rudenstam a new electric concept bicycle in the works, and it looks like bicycle commuting has a very cool future. The bike is based around an all-carbon frame using the NuVinci rear hub, which automatically switches based on your cadence, power, and speed, using a system based on ball bearings... »