When it comes to keeping fit and healthy, physical activity is imperative. Regular physical activity has been scientifically proven to protect you from serious terminal diseases such as heart disease, cancer, mental illness, obesity, and diabetes among other. Daily cycling is one of the best ways to engage in regular physical activity and you can […]
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Who doesn’t remember their first bike? Getting a bicycle is a special moment in any child’s life. If you’re looking to gift your son or daughter with their very first bike, you’re undoubtedly going to make them very happy. If you’re shopping for a young relative, it’s also a safe bet for a present that […]
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Tall guys over 6’4” or 193 cm need a larger than average bike but also one that is capable of coping with the heavier weight of a big man weighing, in most cases, well over 200 lb. While many mainstream brands like Specialized and Fisher make larger frame big mountain bikes up to 24” in some […]
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Most mountain bike tour companies provide a suggested kit list for their cycling holidays specific to the destination and time of year. For a first time cycling holiday off-road, comfort and safety should be a high priority so consider these essential items rather than rushing out to buy everything on the list.
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Most modern mountain bikes have derailleur gears. These bike gears operate by shifting the bike chain up and down a cassette of cogs on the rear wheel, each cog offering a different gear ratio. The name gives away the method; the derailleur arm simply “de-rails” the chain from one cog to the next.
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Fifteen years ago, downhill and cross country bikes dominated the sport of mountain biking. When a rider decided to buy a mountain bike, there were two styles to choose from. Today the sport is far more popular and complex. New types and crossbreeds of bikes offer more diverse options. Mountain bikes are designed for extremely different […]
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Modern mountain bikes are robust and with proper servicing will give years of trouble-free riding. Out on the trail, however, things can still go wrong and it is impossible to carry all the necessary tools to solve every potential problem. Some issues will render the bike unrideable, others less useable or less safe to ride, whilst […]
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It’s not that long ago when the only way to stay comfortable on a bike ride was to don a pair of figure-hugging Lycra shorts with enough padding to sooth those delicate bits down under. Whilst Lycra cycling shorts were a revelation for road cyclists and a far cry from their woolen predecessors, the new breed […]
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The Troodos mountains forest park in Cyprus covers an area of 93 sq km and is an outdoor lover’s paradise for walking, skiing and mountain biking. The area is home to 10 nature trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking. While many trails are too exhausting for the average rider due to grueling, intense gradients, the […]
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The historic carriage roads in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine are wide, well-maintained, and hark back to Bar Harbor’s days of wealth and glamour. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., the millionaire industrialist, was instrumental in creating this network of pathways that is open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians, but not to motorized vehicles. […]
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