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Medical experts state that the body requires at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise such as cycling every day to be able to function well. Exercise is good for the mind, body and soul and cycling is perhaps the most effective of all physical exercises.Photo courtesy of Steven Vacher via FlickrHere’s a look at the top 5 body benefits of cycling…. #1: Cycling makes you leaner, stronger and more muscular Cycling is an intense physical activity and requires a lot of power to be applied, especially during the downstroke – the power phase of the pedaling. This is when you w …
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There are over 300 (and counting) breeds of dogs in the world today, and an almost infinite variety of breed mixes. Each breed has their own signature look and behavioral type; we're not here to judge because they are ALL the best boys and girls. All dogs need exercise, whether low or high energy, and one of the best ways to accomplish this is to exercise with your dog(s). Running, swimming, hiking, and yes absolutely cycling. Here are some things to think about when introducing your dog into the world of cycling. Photo Courtesy of Terry Kearney via FlickrEnergySome breeds are h …
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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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