Bike helmets save lives, but only if they are used properly. This article details why using a bike helmet is necessary, for both adults and children. Also, how to properly use and care for a bike helmet is covered.
Words: 469 Downloads: 0 Category: Cycling By: Steven SymesMost people are able to learn how to ride a bicycle, but it is much more difficult for most people to be learn how to choose which type of bicycle to purchase. Hybrids are a special type of bicycle that combines the best features of road and off-road bikes. Learning about the hybrid alternative is essential for all who want to increase the number of hours of exercise they perform on a regular basis as well as those looking for a way to get around town with pedal power.
Words: 650 Downloads: 0 Category: Cycling By: Lee MattersExactly what does it take to become a Tour de France Cyclist? What are the training hours involved and just how many miles do these cyclists travel in the course of a year? Find out exactly what riders have to sacrifice in order to take part in this awe inspiring race.
Words: 727 Downloads: 0 Category: Cycling By: Ann Marie RothchildA thief has stolen your bicycle. It is one of the most gut-wrenching feelings a bike rider will ever experience. Take a deep breath. After the initial shock and anger subsides, you will try and rationalize the situation. ‘Why did this happen to me? What more could I have done?’ Perhaps there was something you could have done. The following steps will help prevent your bicycle from being stolen.
Words: 519 Downloads: 0 Category: Cycling By: Trevor ScottFor some, leaving the house with a high-quality bike helmet on their head before they go cycling is a no-brainer. For others, it is another mandatory law that intrudes upon their personal freedom. Can riding without a helmet and being a skilled bike rider really prevent crashes and thus, head injuries? Or do bike helmets only increase our risk tolerance?
Words: 830 Downloads: 0 Category: Cycling By: Trevor ScottAs many adults come back to cycling as a form of transport, it´s vital for them to ensure that they understand basic aspects of bicycle roadworthiness. This 580-word article looks at the basic checks any cyclist can, and should, make before setting off on their bike.
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