A bicycle trainer is a curious thing. After all, what is the point of riding a bicycle if it doesn’t move forwards? As outdoor biking is subjected to a lot of variables such as the weather, many cyclists opt to have their own bicycle trainer at home either to prepare for a biking race or […]
Bicycle Accidents in Texas
With the massive number of cars on roads that are straining to provide adequate space for drivers, riding a bicycle in Texas can be a difficult and dangerous proposition. Even so, the benefits of a bike outweigh the negatives when you consider its environmental friendliness and the positive effect it can have on your overall […]
Don’t Do the Bicycle Maneuver Exercise
Don’t do the Bicycle Maneuver exercise, unless you want strong abs and a flat stomach. Being the same exercise as the Pilates Criss Cross, the Bicycle Maneuver is rated as the best abdominal exercise by the American Council on Exercise. Since it incorporates both trunk flexion and rotation in one exercise, this is a great […]
The History and Evolution of The Bicycle
Bicycles are one of the most popular forms of transportation in modern cities today. Particularly in some parts of China and in Dutch countries, bicycles are used as a primary form of transportation. Aside from being an economic and environment-friendly form of transportation for adults and adolescent students, the bicycle is also popular among children […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bicycle Rollers
Bicycle rollers are one type of bicycle training device which can help you to ride a bicycle indoors without moving forward. But is has some difference from other types of bicycle trainers in that the rollers are not connected to the bicycle frame. Besides, riders should balance themselves on the rollers while training. However, unlike […]
Health Benefits of Bicycle Riding
Why You Need Bicycle Goggles
Cycling without any eye protection is pretty much going against the main purpose of kitting yourself up with a bicycle outfit and bicycle helmet. These gears are designed specifically to protect the rider from the elements, so it would only make sense to venture out when you are fully dressed, rather than leaving one vital […]
Items to Include in a Bicycle Safety Kit
As the season turns warmer, people are spending more time outdoors. Activities like walking, jogging, skating, kayaking, golfing, and fishing are common outdoor pastimes enjoyed by men and women of all ages and ethnicities. One of the most popular outdoor activities for people of all ages is bicycling. As one of the oldest amusements, bike […]
Can the Bicycle Save the World?
There were 45 of us, brave souls all. Under an optimistic blue sky, we stood with our bicycles on the shores of the Bosporus on the Asian side of Istanbul, posing for the camera, helmets strapped on. The date, August 4th, 2007. In 15 minutes, we would embark on what some regarded as an impossible, […]
How to Balance on a Bicycle
How to Balance on a Bicycle Riding a bicycle is fun, thrilling, and exciting. It has become a common form of exercise for most people due to the numerous benefits that biking offers. This has also become a form exercise for most, in spite of their sex, age, and weight. With the increasing number of […]