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What Do You Do When You’re Butthurt Because Of Biking?

Biking can be fun but sometimes having a hurting butt from cycling can be a barrier that will keep you from riding. If your butt is hurting, you may be surprised to learn that your bicycle seat or saddle might probably be the problem. However, a misaligned saddle post, improper handlebar positioning, worn out the saddle […]

How Do You Become a Bicycle Mechanic Fast?

Have you ever thought of becoming a bicycle mechanic? Bicycle mechanics work in a bicycle workshop for a bicycle retailer or wholesaler, supplier, manufacturers by assembling them so that they are ready for sale or hire. They also advise clients about bicycle purchases, servicing, repairing and accessories. They inspect, repair, service bicycles and fabricate components and […]

Planet Cyclery Review: Is It Legit Or Not?

If you are a bike enthusiast and love to go biking a few times a year around your city or in the wilderness, very likely you are someone who’s always looking for components and spare parts for your bike(s). Here is where Planet Cyclery comes to your help. Not only does Planet Cyclery provide everything needed […]

Top 5 Best Spray Paint For Bikes That Gets The Job Done!

So your bike has developed a not-so-pleasing look after its paint has become too old or chipped? In that case, the only thing that should cross your mind right now is giving it a fresh coat of paint to make it look brand new again. Lucky for you, the market has varieties and varieties of bike paints […]

Raleigh SC40 Review: Really A Sport Comfort Hybrid Bike?

When you get a bike at low-range, you expect something that offers enough reliability to use it every day without problems and to last longer than others as long as you are not too harsh with it. The Raleigh SC40 is a bicycle that offers exactly that – great reliability & durability for an excellent […]

Mountain Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Road Bikes – What’s Right for You?

Cycling is great for beating the traffic on the way to work and you get some much needed exercise at the same time. You can also go off-road for some fun in places your car can’t reach. All in all, there are a lot of good reasons to buy a bike, but which bike should […]

Freedom Riders Riding the Wild Sierra: The Alta Alpina Challenge

A little choice never hurt anyone, and Alta Alpina Cycling Club, based in Carson City, NV, Markleeville, CA and Lake Tahoe, CA, acknowledges this concept. With the “Build Your Own Challenge” ride, cyclists can personalize a route to include anywhere from one to six of Markleeville’s nearby mountain passes. In this respect, a road ride could […]

Cycling Destinations: The Dordogne: A Gentle Cycle Tour in Classic French countryside

A gentle cycle tour in classic French countryside; picturesque scenery, masses of historic towns and villages and – naturally – excellent food and drink. The Dordogne is one of the great rivers of France and this tour weaves in and around its valley, starting and finishing at Souillac in the Departement (roughly the French equivalent of […]

Beginner’s Guide to the Tour de France: Basics of Strategy for Cycling’s Greatest Race through Europe

The Tour de France is a cycling road race through France and neighboring countries. It is the premier cycling event in the world and attracts attention even from those who do not follow the sport. The Tour is a grueling three-week series of rides that ends in Paris. The races include individual time trials, team trials, […]

Recycling FAQs – How to Recycle Bicycle Tires

Locate a Recycling Collection Center That Accepts Bicycle Tires/Tubes Locate a recycling collection center in your community that accepts bicycle tires. If you live in a large city this should not be a problem as most big cities have a tire recycling plant that will accept bicycle tires and tubes. You should be able to find […]

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