When it comes to safety while on your motorbike, helmets are a must. The problem is that few riders actually wear helmets… to be exact only 58% of motorbike riders wear helmets and that number is constantly decreasing. There used to be this stereotype that riders wearing helmets were “uncool” well… not any more. When […]
MX Riding Boots – The Second Most Important Piece of Protective Wear for Dirt Bike Riding
Second only to the motorcycle helmet, MX riding boots improve your overall riding experience by making you a more confident rider. Other pieces of dirt bike riding gear, such as the chest protector, elbow guards, etc. are great but their primary purpose is to protect you in a fall or collision. I can’t count how […]
Freebording – Learning How To Ride A Freebord
When anyone asks “is Freebording hard to learn,” the short answer is always yes-but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try it. In fact, if you already board (either snow or skate) you’re one step ahead of the competition when it comes to learning Freebording. Can You Snowboard? Then You Can Freebord! Technically Freebording is much […]
How to Lose Man Boobs – A Fool Proof Guide to a Flatter Chest!
No matter how you phrase it, “moobs”, “man boobs”… they are not only embarrassing, but can also pose a very serious problem for many men. Between 40-60% of men face the issue of how to lose man boobs during their lifetime. What exactly are “man boobs”? Man boobs fall into two categories. The first is […]
Fat Loss 4 Idiots – The Warts and All Review
The weightloss4idiots plan is an internet based diet plan. It is based on the cycling of calories. The weightloss4idiots plan involves: -An 11day meal plan -Eating four meals a day at two and a half hour intervals. -Preparing your own meals. -Restricting alcohol intake. -Restricting sweets intake. -No portion limitations. -No calorie limitations. -Daily rotation […]
Map Guide Book for Mountain Bikers in the Philadelphia Area – A Book Review
Just the other day, I was talking to an acquaintance about high-tech bicycle gear. Specifically we got into a conversation about portable tire pumps, the little ratchet type pumps which are lightweight and you can take with you in case you get a flat tire on the road, or on a trail the middle of […]
Tragedy Strikes – History of the Tour De France From 1960-80
Rivalries spark viewership to new highs while a mountain top death was the tragedy that sparked new rules requiring the first drug testing. Sponsored Teams Again The 1960s saw a return to sponsored teams and commercialism yet the Tour still offered lots of intrigue and drama. The Tour was the most watched event in cycling […]
The Benefits of Bicycling – 6 Steps in Turning it Into a Normal Exercise Regimen
The benefits of bicycling The benefits of bicycling for one’s fitness and health are obvious. Any type of normal exercise regimen, followed weekly, is good for an individual’s long-term health. Exercise is beneficial for the human body. Sticking to a dedicated fitness regimen helps an individual improve his/her cardiovascular system and lowers blood pressure within […]
Guide to Cardio Exercises – The Outdoor Workout
Guide to Cardio Exercises – The Outdoor Workout The human body is a complex system that is composed of organs, limbs, muscles, blood, hormones and nails among others. In order for the body to function, you need to eat and breathe. Oxygen helps to oxygenate the blood while food nourishes the muscles and body cells […]
All About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Home of the Mountain Gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 320 mountain Gorillas- […]