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Loose Helmet Strap on and buckle up! Having a well fitted helmet that is securely attached to your head will save EVERYONE a world of hurt. This means you, your family, your doctor, your cat, your dog...no one wants you to have a head injury, least of all yourself. Keep your melon protected, and by melon we mean your head!This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Crack - and not the ones in the asphalt Wear suitable clothing for cycling. There's a world of apparel just for cyclists and for good reason. Cycling app …
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Stretches have been proven to improve flexibility, reduce pain and improving your range of motion. As you are on your rides, taking breaks to practice your stretching will benefit you greatly in the long run to build strength and flexibility. Courtesy of Tim Jordan via FlickrLow Lunge Got tight quads and hip flexors? Low lunges is a gentle way to open your leg and hip, as well as pelvis. Make sure to alternate between each leg at equal intervals and make sure to go slowly, give your muscles time to adjust and stretch. Repeat 5 times per leg minimum. Courtesy of LIllian White via …
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For most of us, our love for all things cycling started at a young age. Someone somewhere inspired us to get on a bike and we've never stopped pedaling since. Now it's probably time to pass that passion down to a new generation and we've got some helpful tips.  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The number one rule: Have fun! Cycling should always be fun. When is cycling not fun? Um never, it's always fun. It's not scary, intimidating, or ...gasp...work! Cycling is something to be enjoyed, anyone can hop in a car and be dri …
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Turns out, biking is not just good for your body and joints, but it's also the best choice for the environment. Here are 10 ways using a bike to get around your city can help save the world - and improve your life in the process. Reduces household emissionsRiding your bike to work rather than driving can cut down on your household emissions by at least 6%.Reduces traffic, tooCars produce .97 pounds of pollution per mile annually; bikes produce none. Bikes are also up to 50% faster than cars during rush hour.Cuts down on healthcare costsBiking makes you healthier, which in turn saves every …
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What do you do to get your cycling fix when you're indoors? We recommending curling up with a nice cup of whatever-you-like and an awesome cycling documentary on Netflix. For those of you who don't have Netflix, write in and we'll help you figure something out!Here's 5 we recommend:                                                                Bikes VS Cars (2015) : Bikes vs Cars is a documentary about the bike and what an a …
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