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Cycling in LA: A Very Good Idea!You live in LA, where it sometimes seems as if cars spend more time sitting still than rolling forward. You have a full time job that you're expected to show up to work every day. You want to stay in shape, yet by the time you get out of work and endure the commute home, it's often too late to go to the gym. You resent the amount of time you spend sitting in traffic, watching people on bikes roll by unimpeded. Arrghh! What's a person to do?Wait. You have a bicycle! What if you change your life and made the decision to commute to work each day? You'd no doubt eli …
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Biking, The Uphill Battle...Ok, the photo to the left may be a little extreme, but even the Tour de France can seem like something of a strange spectacle for those who aren't familiar with it. In most of the Tour's group stages, the racers cross the finish line not, as one might expect, staggered and individually, but more usually as part of a large group called the peloton. The race's organizers, in fact, recognize how common this will be, and award all of those who finish in this way a single time for the stage.This raises the question as to who is likely to actually win the long race. In th …
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Mountain biking is a great way to get in shape, stay in shape and enjoy the great outdoors. It is also a terrific activity to enjoy together with friends and loved ones. The activity requires little investment after the bike and can be done all across the world. If you want to make mountain biking a part of your life, there are a few simple mountain biking tips which can make it even more enjoyable. 5 Tips to Better Enjoy Mountain biking Begin by taking the time to improve your mountain biking skills. Doing too much too soon can cause injury and frustration. If you have spent the last d …
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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 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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