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Conditioning & Stretching
Stretch Bands
I've purchased numerous sets of weights over the years, only to donate them to charity. Now, I've found the perfect solution
to incorporating strength training into my lifestyle. It's a $4 vinyl stretch band that I can take anywhere.
Cyclists-check out your engines
Lactate threshold testing helps cyclists train smarter.
Nutrition
Proper Nutrition is Tricky
The supermarket can be a toxic waste land mine which makes getting proper nutrition and counting calories tricky.
Burn calories while foraging for 'carbs'
Biking helps you eat more without the guilt.
Plan ahead, eat, and pedal on
Cyclists with food issues must do extra planning to keep touring.
Eating for optimum health and fitness
Include healthy eating along with your exercise routine
Purchasing Equipment
Buying a Used Bike
Buying a quality used bike may be a better bargain for those on a budget than purchasing
a cheap department store bike with shiny paint but flimsy parts.
Evaluating Quality of Bicycles
Shopping for a new bike can be fun but confusing. Advanced planning can make the experience go more smoothly.
Gift Ideas for Cyclists
Each year shoppers stress out about what to buy others for Christmas. The solution: buy gifts of life in the form
of bicycle-related items.
First, buy a good pump
A reliable pump is worth the extra expense.
Actually think before buying a tandem
Make sure you pass the "test" before purchasing a tandem.
Ride with confidence-buy custom wheels
Hand-built wheels are more expensive but worth the price.
Suspension forks are not created equal
When upgrading, make sure new fork is compatible.
Bike Repairs & Maintenance
Minor Bike Repairs
Cyclists can enhance their riding enjoyment if they know how to do a few basic minor repairs.
Yes, bicycle chains do wear out
Good chain maintenance can prolong the life of your bike chain.
Bike Touring
Touring the San Juan Islands
Touring the San Juan Islands by bicycle can be a memorable experience if one is prepared with
adequate physical conditioning, quality gear and well-laid out plans for lodging.
Touring Orcas and Lopez Islands
Cycling these two islands will give you an appreciation for the diversity of the San Juan Islands.
Ride your bike; enjoy the tulips
The best way to see the annual Tulip Festival in Skagit County, Wash., is by bike.
Keep pedaling in the fall
Don't hang up your bike just because it's fall. It's one of the best times of year for cycling.
You can find bicycle-friendly communities
Check out bike friendliness of your travel desination.
Be assertive, safe while cycling on roadways
Know bicycle laws and ride with confidence.
Develop patience, not patients
Being inattentive is the leading cause of accidents.
Selkirk International Loop offers awesome scenery
Picturesque cycling route includes British Columbia, and northern parts of Idaho and Washington.
Enjoyable touring is planned
Go prepared for your touring trip, and you'll have more fun.
Cycling, wild pigs, mongoose share the road
Big island of Hawaii offers solitude, adventures for cyclists.
Book Reviews
"Picture Perfect Weight Loss" review
I love to eat. This book tells you how to make good food choices that will both satisfy and fill you up.
San Juan Islands Guide Review
This guide can help you plan your trip and make it more enjoyable.
Bicycling Puget Sound Book Revew
This Puget Sound guidebook can be useful in planning a cycling trip to this popular area.
"Eat This, Not That!"
Americans consume too many calories eating take-out or restaurant food. This guide will assist you in making healthier choices.
Wellness/Fitness
Health Benefits of Cycling
Most exercises seem like a chore to me, which is why I've never been able to sustain a workout program.
That was until I discovered bicycling, a fun activity that doesn't seem like working out.
Wellness programs make business cent$
Employers that commit to a company wellness program save $3 for every $1 spent.
Tips for tandem riders
Get information, help from tandem riders before getting started.
Mountain bikers create Seattle skills park
Area reduces urban blight and provides nearly terrain for outdoor enthusiasts.
Happy, healthy employees do their jobs
Create a positive workplace with team-building activities.
Cycling benefits 'Ritalin Boy'
Biking helps hyper individuals stay more focused.
Cross Training
Cross-Training Provides Change of Pace
Try cross-training to vary your workout, challenge different muscles and avoid boredom.
Cyclocross cross training
Extend the bike season with cyclocross riding.
Winter cycling
Consider a mountain bike or cyclocross bike with wider tires for winter riding.
Kayaking works different muscles
Sport provides great upper-body conditioning.
Get away-Ride your mountain bike
Get a much-needed break from always being in touch by riding your mountain bike.
Product Reviews
Gift Ideas for Cyclists
Each year shoppers stress out about what to buy others for Christmas. The solution: buy gifts of life in the
form of bicycle-related items.
Races, Charity Rides, & Other Events
Get Involved in Cycling Events
Learn more about cycling by participating in races, club rides and charity events.
2010 cycling events
Find out what events and races are scheduled for 2010.
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