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Beware of HypothermiaJust because it's cold outside doesn't necessarily mean that you have to stop biking. Granted, the bone-chilling temperatures can make it more difficult, but with the right gear and the right approach you can comfortably manage winter biking.Before reveal how to stay warm when biking, let's first discuss the biggest threat posed by winter biking: hypothermia. As you may already know, hypothermia is a serious medical condition that's characterized by a loss of body heat -- faster than what the body can produce It begins with shivering, and as the condition progres …
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Are you shifting gears the right way? Learning how to shift gears is an important step in biking. Unless you are cycling on flat, even terrain 100% of the time, you’ll need to change gears; otherwise, you’ll be wasting energy — lots of energy. But what is the correct way to change gears on a bike? While different bikes have different gear setups, most bikes feature between two or three chainrings towards the front and between seven and eleven gears towards the back. When you move the chain from the smallest gear in the back to the largest allows you to peddle more easily. On the other …
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Biking for better health is arguably one of the best workouts on the planet. It forces your heart to pump faster, while simultaneously engaging many of your leg and core muscles. Whether you are looking to lose weight, "tone," or just reap the benefits of better health, cycling will most certainly help.Biking Burns CaloriesIt should come as little-to-no surprise that biking burns calories. While the exact amount burned varies depending on your weight, metabolism, level of intensity, and other factors, the average 140-pound male adult will burn about 650 calories per hour biking. Jogging, on th …
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Are you doing enough abut protecting your bike chain from rust? Going back to the basics of high-school chemistry 101, rust is the result of oxidation on iron or steel. Because bike chain's are typically made of steel -- or alloys containing steel -- they are naturally susceptible to this phenomenon. The good news, however, is that you can protect your chain from rust by following some simple steps.What Causes Rust?To better protect your bike's chain from rust, you must first understand what causes it. When the chain is exposed to moisture, it causes new chemical reactions to occur via a proce …
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Once upon a time, bicycling was only for fanatics who would wear nothing but Lycra and complex head covers. Now, however, more people are using their bicycles, preferring them over cars, particularly in terms of city driving. Interestingly, the real passion and drive behind this new trend comes from how women are leading urban cycling!Women Are Leading the WayCycling in urban areas is now safe and highly accessible. Cities all over the country are engaging in civic improvement, bicycles have been improved to be more stylish and there is a range of beautiful cycling gear out there, including dr …
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