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Scandals, rumors, pro-athletes, performance enhancing drugs- these are not new to the world of professional sports. As technology advances, new methods of cheating emerge as well. Even those not in tune with the world of cycling know of the allegations of doping and a certain pro-cyclist who had a strong career record of wins. It seems that in this new age of driverless cars, touchscreen camera phones, and bionic limbs, advanced technology is being used in pro-sports as a cheating medium. Introducing mechanical doping: pro cycling's newest scandal. By Dimitri Malad …
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CC image courtesy of J Jakobson on Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Biking (and exercising in general) outdoors is always good for your health. What if you live in a big city with big pollution, is biking still good for you? When it comes to biking in cities with pollution, do the benefits outweigh the risks? Let's see what a University of Cambridge study has to say. In a study published this year in the scholarly journal, Preventative Medicine, University of Cambridge scientists and researchers conducted a study to answer their …
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Now that Spring is in full swing, it's time to take advantage of beautiful weather and scenery...perhaps some allergy meds if necessary. So come on, bring your bike and let's ride to 10 Spring Biking Destinations for Globetrotters!10. Bordeaux, France CC image courtesy of chrispicz on Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0... Bordeaux, France is where Bordeaux wine is produced. Bordeaux is known for their wineries and villages and vineyards.9. Tasmania   CC image courtesy of KAI0831 on Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ Tasmania provid …
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Tips on Choosing Bike ShoesYou put care and effort into choosing a helmet with the right fit, the right clothing, and absolutely care into choosing the right bike. Now about those kicks. Tips on choosing bike shoes. Biking can be done with almost any type of shoe, but to enhance performance, you'll need the right shoes.As you know, there are different types of bikes, each type have shoes that are specifically designed to perform with the bike to optimize your ride.Sizing is important because comfort and usage are key in determining performance. You should always try on the shoes and see …
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Who says drifting is only for cars? Using a bike, you can also drift -- and most cyclists will agree that it's pretty fun. It involves slinging the rear of your bike around in a way that causes the back tire to skid across the ground. To learn more about bike drifting tips for starters and how it's performed, keep reading.First Thing's First: SafetySafety is the most important factor when on a bike. Any number of injuries to yourself or others is possible, so you MUST take safety precautions. Here are a few safety tips:- Obey the law. On or off the bike, you are responsible for obeying al …
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