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Cycling at night is exponentially more dangerous than cycling during the daytime. As prepared as you can be for daytime rides, prepping for night rides has different rules. The majority of your prep should be focused on visibility, there are some, however that may not have occurred to you until it's too late. Photo Courtesy of Lars Plougmann via FlickrLights, Camera, Action! Front lights and rear lights. Think of your route, is it a lit path? Unlit? How strong is your beam? How old is the bulb? Are there batteries? LED's are the way to go nowadays. If you've got a good LED front ligh …
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Spring will soon be upon us and with it, Mountain Biking Season. For most cyclists, mountain biking season runs from April to September. Mountain biking is arguable one of the most thrilling adventure sports so let's talk shop!Bianchi Kuma 27.2 - 2018 Performance depends on the bike, just as equally as it does the rider. Figure out what you like more, full suspension riding or hardtail riding. We recommend starting out with a hardtail if you're a true beginner. Really good full suspension bikes can become quite pricey, and making such an investment without knowing if it's for you is a gamble.& …
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Bike Attack: The Category is ALL ROAD! Photo courtesy of Bicycling Australia Is this Bianchi's Gravel Grinder? Yes and NO! Will a model from Bianchi's All Road Family ride comfortably and capably down an unpaved country road that vacillates from hard-packed dirt to railroad bed ballast? Of course it will! But an All Road model will also handle rural roads made of glassy asphalt or choppy chip-seal. Ditto for pothole-laden urban avenues and alleys. And smooth suburban streets. And crushed limestone rail trails. And neighborhood bike paths. And fire roads. And pretty much any s …
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There are tips and tricks that could fill a book on how to up your cycling game - when you're on a bike. What about when you're not cycling? How can you be a better cyclist when you're not on your bike? Let's take a look.Photo credit: Patient Care TechnicianVisit the DoctorYes, we are well aware of the healthcare...situation in the USA. Putting that aside, you should never ignore or "push through" any type of pain. Pain is the brain signaling that something is clearly wrong. Ignoring or pushing through pain can ultimately cause more damage and increase risk for other issues. Visit your doctor, …
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Cycling is more than just an exercise. While there is a lot of talk about how cycling is good for the body, helps you burn fat, lose weight and build muscle, the importance of cycling for the brain is not discussed as much as it should be.Cycling has many wonderful mental and psychological benefits. It is one of the best stress busters out there and going out biking after a hard day at the office can have a relaxing effect on you. Riding a bike keeps you fit and your mind healthy. It is much more than just an exercise. Here’s a quick look at some of the mental and psychological benefit …
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