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 […]
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- […]
Mountain Bikers, Why You Don’t Want to Ride Like a Pro!
Why It Is Imperative That You Wear a Helmet Mountain Biking
The introductory story took place with a horse and not a bike but it makes the point very clearly. Helmets aren’t optional for safety but a requirement for responsible riders of both bikes and horses. We were doing mounting exercises. I didn’t have to wear a helmet but we decided to use it anyway. The […]
Road Or Mountain Bike Helmet – Which One Do You Choose?
The Benefits of Bicycling and Why Mountain Bikes Are All Around Superior
Even if you’re not planning on scaling any mountains, a mountain bike is still a great investment. Mountain bikes are tough. They have a suspension system that makes for a comfortable ride, and the thick, wide tires are less likely to slip than the slimmer tires of a cruiser bike, particularly on wet roads. Mountain […]
Mountain Bike Gears: What Are They Good For?
Advantages Of Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike
Advantages Of Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike The rugged terrains of the outdoors prove to be a punishment to the riders and the bike itself. Different ways and means are tried to reduce the physical stress involved in this sport. The introduction of the suspension system has proved to be the best relief so far. The rugged terrains […]