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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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Soccer + Fixies = Cycle Ball. Oh my goalllll! Yes, this exists and it's amazing. Cycle ball has been around since 1893, almost 125 years and is quite popular in Europe. Get this, it was invented by an American. What makes this fun to play? Cycle ball is played in 2 rider, 5 rider or 6 rider team matches. It's usually played in a gym but if the match is large enough, it can be played on a field. The objective is to get the ball into the opponent's goal. The players are only allowed to use the wheels of their bikes to maneuver the ball. Players are not allowed to touch the floor, lean …
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What are your 2018 New Years Resolutions? We've got some suggestions for cyclists who want to up their game in the new year. Courtesy of John Wilton via Flickr Power UpThe rule is the same for anything on wheels: more power = more speed. Focused workouts, strengthening your core, weight training and never skipping leg day is going to speed up your process to getting more power. Expand your cycling world with all this new power by trying out mountain biking, track racing, the world of fixies- the possibilities are endless. Display on Easy Motion BikePlug InIn this …
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