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Why Rest and Recovery Are Important in Cycling

Posted by blogbike on Jan 28th 2014

The harder you push yourself, the farther you can go. Many believe this to be true, yet there are situations where you must take a break, rather than trying to go just a little bit further. Competitive cycling is a good example of this. Although you may feel like you should be training every single day of the week, you'll find that you do better if you give your body a day of recovery. In fact, you should use this day to learn exactly Why Rest and Recovery Are Important in Cycling and what other things you can do to boost your performance, even when it seems you are taking a break.As you train …
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The Irresistible Lure of Fixie Bikes

Posted by blogbike on Jan 13th 2014

The fixie is more than a bike — it's a culture.Fixed gear bikes have seen a tremendous growth in popularity over the past years. While many still haven’t even heard of the “fixie” to a select group these bikes are much more than a quickly fading fad. An entire culture has been around these bikes. There are magazines, clubs and plenty of merchandise for dedicated enthusiasts, but more than gear and merch — it’s a lifestyle. For those who have not heard of them or at least had any experience with them, here is some information to understand what makes them so unique.The Irresistible Lure of Fixi …
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Benefits of Electric Bicycles

Posted by Kitty on Dec 22nd 2013

The advantages of riding an electric bike are countless. Here are a few of the benefits of riding an electric bicycle.Longer Distances in shorter Time You can ride your electric bike for longer distances with less effort in a shorter time.Easy Hill Climbing You can ride up a hill with no effort.No Sweating With an electric bike you can commute to work and won’t arrive out of breath and sweaty.No Parking Problems Just park directly in front of your work, store, gym or restaurant.No Traffic Just pass all the cars in traffic. And smile!Be more active and healthy Being outdoors in the fresh a …
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Should I Buy A Carbon Fiber Road Bike?

Posted by blogbike on Dec 7th 2013

Choosing a bike comes with many different factors to consider. Everyone has his or her own preferences, but as a general rule carbon fiber make for a great road bike. Why? Simply put, carbon fiber is lightweight, strong and fast. Some bikes are heavy and bulky while others are light but also provide the durability of the heavier bikes. One particular type of material that serves this purpose are the carbon fiber road bikes. They are light, strong, and durable, the real question becomes, should you spend the extra money for the carbon fiber?When buying a performance road bike you can end up com …
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Discover the Great Benefits of Buying an Electric Bike

Posted by Kitty on Nov 18th 2013

There has been plenty of news regarding the most innovative cars on the market. Cars that hover above the ground and many of us have seen videos of the ones that can actually drive themselves — these are all making headlines across the nation. There are even cars that can predict a collision and automatically depress the brakes to prevent an accident. Well, now there is another type of vehicle that is becoming the talk of the town and is sure to blow your mind and change your perspective on your current method of commute. Discover the Great Benefits of Buying an Electric BikeYou may wonder why …
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