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Whether you're using a childseat, a trailercycle or a trailer to take your kids along, you'll probably want to do so on a bicycle equipped with flat handlebars. These are higher and wider than dropped bars and provide more control against the destabilizing forces of the additional weight you're carrying. You feel this the most with a trailercycle. If Junior squirms around a lot, it can be quite difficult to steer a straight course.

Road Racing is the most famous form of cycle racing. The idea behind a road race is very simple. A bunch of cyclists start at the same place and the first among them to cross a finish lines win. This type of race is called a mass start. There are however a ton of different formats of races that are available that are a lot more complicated then just your basic mass start.

If you've never been on a cycling holiday, the idea of riding long distances every day for a week (or more) can be a bit daunting. Add training six days a week before you go, the money you'd need to spend on a decent touring bike, not to mention the rest of the kit. No one would blame you for thinking 'maybe next year…'

The basic supplies you should have in your kit include a spare inner tube, tire levers, patch kit, mini-pump, and a folding multi-tool. Even if you are not familiar with how to fix a flat tire yourself or make basic adjustments, having the necessary tools and supplies is a step in the right direction, and a passing Good Samaritan might be able to help get you going.

The stationary exercise bike is a very popular piece of fitness equipment because it can be very effective for burning off calories without subjecting your body to excessive impact, especially on your knee joints. That is one reason why using a stationary exercise bike may be more useful for some people than a treadmill, even if you generally burn off less fat from cycling.

This is a very general concept that you can do at home, as well. Similar to spinning, it only differs from this one in that you don't need a professional trainer for indoor cycling. All you need is a stationary bike and a bit of room to put it in. After that, you can start indoor cycling and get into shape.

Sooner or later, you'll ride over some glass or perhaps hit a rut or hole and get a flat tire. When this happens, don't panic! As long as you carry a few basic tools (which

An important step to achieving any goal is to make a mental commitment to it. But the first step is to set a realistic goal. You don't have to give up your car cold turkey. Maybe start by promising to ride your bike to work one day a week. Later increase that to two or three days a week. That gives you some flexibility to adjust your biking schedule based on the weather and how you feel.

Jimi Megonnell has a love of all things Bicycle. After leaving home a long while ago, he has been on a Bike Mecca tour for most of his life. He has been riding bikes and working at bike shops in some of the greatest spots in the states. He started with a year long trip exploring the west and southwest, ending in California. Stopping to ride bikes along the way and working in San Francisco for a while as a Bike Messenger.

29″ wheels on a bike…? I was a hater, straight up. The first wagon-wheeled bikes made tandem recumbent look like a better time. A 29er hardtail was like a healthy doughnut, you just knew it wasn't any good. With time and acceptance came a whole new breed of 29″ wheeled bikes. Traditional trail bike and gravity oriented company's began stamping out designs. With just the right amount of timing, like playing the stock market, the moment to bite was here. Mike Stanley, our Niner Bikes rep, had the right bait on the hook and set it.

Some beginner riders constantly watch the road behind them, or fixate on their rearview mirrors, as if expecting Interpol to be chasing them. This comes at the expense of watching what's ahead, and usually stems from the falsehood that General Motors owns the highway and a mere bicycle can only trespass upon it if it dives onto the shoulder whenever an overtaking car approaches. A better idea: buy a LED blinker, and don't sweat it.

Cycling is one option for any man or woman who wants to start physical fitness program. Just like any other form of exercise, taking part in it requires commitment and motivation. Cyclists do have some options when riding. For instance, you could ride outdoors locally, or take a special tour down the coast. You can participate in a cycling class at a club with others, or do it from home.

I recently attended a team building program in Chicago. 130 participants from a major financial lending institution came together to take part in a team building activity to help build teamwork, relieve stress, and give back to the community. I was overwhelmed by the amount of energy and excitement that took over the room when they learned that the bikes they were about to build were going to be donated to underprivileged kids from the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

I recently attended a team building program in Chicago. 130 participants from a major financial lending institution came together to take part in a team building activity to help build teamwork, relieve stress, and give back to the community.

Cycling help men to keep his heart healthy and his muscles taut and toned. But for many, cycling can be accompanied by penis pain - and can have a significant impact on a man's penis health. This doesn't mean that a man should abandon cycling but it does mean he may need to take steps to prevent penis pain

How much tire pressure should you run? Start by trying the manufacturer's recommended pressure, which you'll find printed on the tire sidewall (it's often on a small label but it might be molded into the casing, too, so look closely). This suggested inflation range is a good starting point. If it's a wide range, for example 40 to 60 psi, experiment to find which pressure works and feels best.

If you're inspired to take a day trip or organise a weekend city break on two wheels, here are some great routes I think you'll enjoy. They'll take you through some fascinating and beautiful landscapes, and show you another side to the cities you're exploring.

If you're reading this there's every chance you love riding your bike. You might even be a little bit obsessed with cycling. But at what point does a passion for cycling become a problem? Psychologist

Aspect 29 Tour is built with a durable 6061 aluminum frame & value-oriented components to offer the new off-road rider a fun bike at a great price.

A new addition to the SHIMANO XTR Dyna-Sys drive train is the RD-M985 SHADOW PLUS rear derailleur. It features a switch at the pulley cage to enforce a heavierspring tension and activate a friction stabilizer to counteract the forces of up and down chain momentum in rough terrain. Chain bouncing can often cause noise as the chain slaps the top and bottom of the chain stay, or even derail from the front chain ring in extreme circumstances. The switch when selected to the "ON" position dampens the cage and consequent chain movement for a nearly silent and stable riding experience. In the "OFF" position it eases the installation and removal of the rear wheel by relaxing the spring tension of the cage.