Cycling Articles

1). What BMX is all about By : john
Simply put, BMX riding is one of the most popular extreme sports nowadays. BMX involves specially designed bicycles crafted for the sole purpose of being resistant while simultaneously giving the rider the ability to maneuver them with great ease. Of course, this doesn’t mean that BMX is an easy form of cycling; in fact, it’s one of the hardest extreme sports along with skateboarding and sport bike stunting.
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2). Cycling and Aerodynamic Efficiency By : George Wood
Made of aluminum and dual carbon fiber chain and seat stays, the racing bicycle provides a dynamic posture to the rider trough it is lightweight and raised seat. For swift turning, the front and rear wheels are closely arranged. The racing wheel forms a teardrop with the tire because of its triangular cross-section, built for greater aerodynamic efficiency. To reduce wind resistance...
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3). Chocolate Milk better than Gatorade for Post-Exercise Recovery?? By : Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK
The next time you finish a rigorous workout, you may want to consider a surprising new sports drink to help refuel tired muscles: chocolate milk. A recent study, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (1), reports that athletes who drank chocolate milk after an intense bout of exercise were able to workout longer and with more power during a second workout compared to athletes who drank commercial sports beverages.
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4). 10 Tips To Shopping For The Perfect Athletic Shoes By : Aurel Radulescu
If you are active in exercising, hiking, sports or any other type of physical activity that requires you to be on your feet often, athletic shoes are a must. These shoes are designed for comfort and support, durability and promise to withstand plenty of use. With a few simple tips, you will be ready to shop for athletic shoes and will soon be stepping out with confidence.
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5). My Early Adventures On A Bicycle By : Gregg Hall
The excitement I felt as a young boy when I received my first, "grown up" bike was indescribable. Coming from the ranks of a tricycle and smaller bike that I used to learn the basics, I was ecstatic when I moved up to a full size bicycle.
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6). USA Cycling Announces Team for World Championships By : Aurel Radulescu
On March, 2006, USA Cycling announced the team that will represent America in the 2006 Union Cycliste Internationale Track Cycling World Championships. This event will be held from April 13 through April 16 and will be hosted in Bordeaux, France. The team will be featured in 14 start positions for the 2006 World Championships, which was determined by performances from the 2005-2006 season World Cup events.
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7). Four Season Of Fun: Mount Washington Is A Gold Mine Of Adventures By : Alfie Betker
Endless adventure. These two words sum up my experience of Vancouver Island. Talk about a gem among giants. Most people who travel to the west coast of British Columbia come to see Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria (the province’s capital). But most never make it past the Malahat to the mid-northern region of the island. And their loss was my gain. Situated among just outside the Comox Valley is a gem which shines year round.
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8). The Breakout of Floyd Landis’ Results in the Anti-Doping Scandal Make Cycling Fans Confused and Divided By : Ally White
Never has a sport, or its participants been under such a strict inspection for doping as professional cycling is now. Even though time has passed since Floyd Landis was striped of his title as cycling's greatest champion after two of his urine samples showed an unusually high ratio of testosterone, the cycling authorities do not seem to get pass the embarrassment.
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9). Do you, like me rely on your household insurance for your bikes as well? By : theWebBothy
Do you, like me rely on your household insurance for your bikes as well? Statistics show that around 131,000 bicycles were reported stolen in the UK in 2004 whilst around 35,000 cyclists a year are involved in accidents. Would your bike be covered by your contents policy if it was stolen from the bike rack on the car? If your bike was damaged or stolen,.
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10). 3 Healthy Aging Exercises To Improve Your Endurance By : Reuben John
Defy old age and take on the challenge with these 3 healthy aging tips.
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11). The great Giro d’Italia By : Jill Woods
Inspired by the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia is a bicycle race frequently hosted at the Passo dello Stelvio, which is a mountain pass. The race takes 3 weeks to be completed. The first Giro d’Italia race took place in 1909 in Milan, it was composed by 8 stages and a total of 2448km in length, and the winner was Luigi Ganna from Italy. Since then, only 3 competitors have won the cycling race more than one time, these are: Alfredo Binda, Fausto Coppi both from Italy and Eddy Merckx from Belgium.
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12). La Flèche Wallonne 2006 Results By : Julie Smith
The Spaniard rider for the Caisse d'Epargne team: Alejandro Valverde has won La Flèche Wallonne. At the end of the race at Le Mur de Huy, Valverde left behind his compatriot from the Euskaltel-Euskadi team Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez who finished second. Karsten Kroon and his teammate Frank Schleck from the Team CSC finished third and fourth. T- Mobile’s rider Patrik Sinkewitz ended the run in the fifth place.
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13). Choosing Quality Triathlon Sunglasses By : Mike Herman
If you are in the market to find a pair of quality triathlon sunglasses , consider a host of factors before you make your purchase.
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14). Cycling since the beginning By : Jill Woods
There are some facts that indicate the bicycle appeared since the early Egyptian civilizations, but the origin in modern times was found in Germany in 1817. There are more than 800 millions of cycling bicycles around the world and the very first bicycle was named “running machine” and “fun horse”. The bicycle was considered a perfect instrument to exercise and also as a competition device.
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15). How To Get The Right Bike Helmet For Your Child By : Joanna Miller
Making sure your child wears a bike helmet is one of the most important things yout can do to ensure your child stays safe while riding a bicycle. Head injuries are the number one serious injury that plagues children who ride bicycles. Head injuries can happen in an instant but can scar your child for life. The severity of head injuries is due to the fact that the skull is only 1 centimeter thick.
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16). Making The Time For Cycle Training By : ian Williamson
Finding time to ride your bike can be a tough challenge in today's crazy modern world. The following are tips to finding the time to train.
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17). A Simple Guide To Buying A Quality Mountain Bike By : Gregg Hall
The fastest growing segment of the bicycle market is that of the mountain bike. Mountain bikes are multi-geared bicycles designed specifically for trails and any other non-paved surface.
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18). Strength Training For Cycling By : Gregg Hall
The research done to date on the effects of weight training on cyclists has brought mixed results. The study done by Ben Hurley at the University of Maryland had 10 healthy men take up strength training (bench presses, hip flexions, knee extensions, knee flexions, press-ups, leg presses, lat pulldowns, arm curls, parallel squats, and bent-knee sit-ups) for 12 weeks, while eight other healthy men served as controls.
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19). Is It Safe to Cycle Whilst Pregnant ? By : ian Williamson
Exercising during pregnancy is something that no expectant mother should miss. Cycling is a low-impact exercise widely recommended for pregnant women, providing cardiovascular benefits and helping you to remain in great shape!
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20). Emergency Puncture Repair for Cyclists By : ian Williamson
An experienced bicyclist's motto is (or should be) "never walk home". Flat tires, broken chains and bent frames are just some of the mechanical problems that a rider can encounter when they are out for a ride. Experienced riders learn quickly that there are not too many mechanical problems that can stop a resourceful and determined individual.
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21). Benefits of Riding Bicycles By : Jay Brandley
If you do not own a bicycle, there are many reasons to get one and take up cycling. Here are some great reasons why this can prove to be beneficial to you.
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22). A Simple Tip For When You're Stressed By : Jane Thurnell-Read
This is a fantastic tip from Touch For Health to help you when you're stressed, angry, anxious or upset. Try holding your frontal eminences. These are bumps on your forehead that many people hold instinctively when they're upset. For those of you who don't do this naturally, let me help you locate them. Feel up from the middle of your eyebrows going towards your hairline.
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23). Lightweight Folding Bikes: Efficient, Convenient And Affordable. By : Susan Dean
Many people these days are opting to travel on lightweight folding bikes opposed to driving cars, motor bikes or on standard bicycles. This is because this type of bike can be stored away neatly and also can be carried on trains and buses easily. Choosing the best bike for you can be a challenge especially if you live in an apartment. That is where lightweight folding bikes are a great option.
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24). A Look At Some Of The More Common Mountain Bike Designs By : Gregg Hall
Mountain bikes are designed for off-road riding. Whether made for racing or the more leisurely rider, there are four basic frame designs for mountain bikes: rigid, hard-tail, soft-tail, and full suspension.
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25). Why Do Cyclists Wear Such Tight Clothes? By : Victor Epand
A brief overview of the characteristics of clothing designed for cycling and how those characteristics contribute to the comfort of the wearer.
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