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Summer this year officially begins June 21, 2018. You might already have noticed, what with summer sales and people in less clothing outdoors. With summer weather comes higher temperatures, drier climates and longer days (for those of us in countries with Daylight Savings). Activities done out in the summer sun are fun but incredibly dangerous. The FDA and AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) recommend applying a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 over all exposed skin. If you're doing water sports, or vigorous activity, you'll need to reapply the sunscreen every two hours, or what is re …
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One of a cyclist's biggest fears is having their beloved bike stolen from them. For many of us, our bike is more than a way to get from point A to B; cycling for many people is a deeply personal hobby, a means of world travel, a lifelong passion.  Officer Matt Friedman of the San Francisco Police Department is also a cyclist, and the creator of the  @SFPDBikeTheft account. The mission of this account is 3 parts:  (1) Bike Registration: Register your bike's serial number on registries that the police use. Such registries are Bike Index, Safe Registry, or Project 529. ( …
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You want bike facts? We got facts. You want sources? We got sources.) We've also got a fine range of bicycles and cycling gear, all of which can be found at www.bikeattack.com .) 1.  The first bicycles were called "velocipedes", which means "a human powered land vehicle with at least one wheel". "Bicycles", the modern name, was coined in the 1860's, and comes from the French word "bicyclette". sourceBy F. A. Brockhaus - Downloaded 2009-01-17 from F.A. Brockhaus, Ed. (1887) Brockhaus' Conversations-Lexikon, 13th Ed., Vol.16, F.A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, Germany, facing p.142 from Goo …
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Bikepacking, bicycling + backpacking equals this amazing lifetime adventure you will want to recreate anywhere you can in the world. Bikepacking isn't a new concept per se, it's a lifestyle choice for cyclists who want to bring their love for cycling and travel together. We'll discuss the basics in this article to get you started. Marin: Alcatraz (frame only) 2018Bike. Starting with what bike you'll need, you'll need to also have an idea of where you'll be traveling. Depending on the destination, most bikepackers go for the trusty mountain bike. Heavier yet more durable and road-wort …
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A huge part of the fun in being a cyclist is the accessories. The pragmatist in us wants to say "just ride, all you need is your bike and the open road". Accessories can amplify your bike experience, also we just love gadgets and new  toys. Here's 10 we've ranked as interesting and some that weren't for us.         Solar Powered Bike Lock This bike lock says it can send you an alert you if your bike is disturbed, locks and unlocks automatically or with a tap of your phone, and is self-charging with its built-in solar panel that automa …
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