9 Ways to Improve Your Bike Commute
In researching more about bike commuting, I've found plenty of resources for competitive riders, but fewer in-depth accounts on everyday, urban cycling. I'm not training for the Tour de France-or looking to appear in a fashion-show equivalent. I'm focused more on getting to work on time. This p....
Bike Culture in Europe and the USA
Cycling in North America The number of people who cycle on a regular basis in Canada and the United States has increased steadily for the past two decades. According to a study published in 2011-which looked at data from national surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation-the....
Bicycle Storage and Ways to Secure Your Bike
If you are like me, a true biking enthusiast, some of the things on your mind when it comes to biking are storage and most importantly security. God knows how I would react if my mountain bike were to be stolen or if something were to happen to it while I was on one of my biking journeys. So, t....
Cycling at Night
Riding at night can be very different from day time riding in many ways. There are adjustments you will need to make in order to ensure your safety and that you are following the rules of the road in the country where you are living. I have experienced this first hand a few years ago whilst I w....
Types of Bikes for All Sorts of Riders
Everywhere you look on the road today, you can see different types of bikes. Whether you're looking for blazing speed, simplicity, off-road toughness, or stability, there is something out there for you. Recumbent Design The world record for the highest speed attained on a human powered ve....
Cycling Tips for Overweight or Obese
Physical activity is very important in order to be fit and healthy. Regular physical activities could help protect from diseases or disorders such as heart disease, mental illness, cancer, arthritis, diabetes and even obesity. Cycling regularly is one of the best physical activities you can do ....
Why Buying a Used Mountain Bike Is a Better Idea
Buying a used mountain bike can sometimes be a dilemma to beginners. You are always bouncing between whether to get a new bike, or to go for a used one. If you ask people, they are sure to come up with loads of reasons to back up both the stands. However, being experts in this, we will give you....
Be Aware and Be Seen While Cycling at Night
Even if you ride your bike to work, chances are you've never had to ride at night. Even when you had to stay late at work you probably hitched a ride home instead of riding your bike. Your reasons for this were good ones! Without the right gear, night riding is as terrifying as it is dangerous.....
Tips for Riding a Bicycle on a Busy Road
Riding a bicycle either as a sport, recreational exercise or as a means of transportation is becoming popular these days. More often, cyclists choose roads with less traffic. However, when it cannot be avoided, some bicycle riders have to go through busy streets and bike their way through traff....