Cycling Blog

Long rides are commonplace in cycling and it’s easy to see why. You get an amazing sense of achievement. You get to go to places that you might not have seen before, and after recovering from them at least, they got you fitter. However, long rides aren’t actually all that easy. It takes a degree of fitness, willpower, and focus, but here are ten tips you could probably follow with knowledge to help you on your way.Carb loading.Carbohydrate loading is a result of continuing to eat a high-carbohydrate "training diet" while scaling back your activity level during carbohydrate loading.Any physical...

"Oh shit!" ---some of the cyclists may get annoyed when getting the cramp in their legs during cycling. If you often get the cramp in legs and are looking for ways on how to prevent leg cramps, you may get disappointed. Because there is no single answer from medical or sports science world. Luckily, in spite of no solution to leg cramps, you can still focus on preventing it. Here are 5 tips on how to prevent leg cramps.Before going to the point, I would like to share some causes of legs cramps while cycling with you.Causes of Leg Cramps*...

While cycling with friends or family or significant other has its own perks, it also comes with disadvantages. From finding a common date to deciding on a budget that suits everyone, cycling with a group of friends can be a hassle. And, though all this may not be an issue in case of family, the sense of responsibility that you need a break from will still be there. Above all, every girl needs a little me-time, doesn’t she? So, don’t hesitate, cycle solo. Set your own pace, find your confidence. Start with groups and clubs that chalk up plans for...

There is no doubt that cities are always the domain of the car, but because of the bicycles boom, they are increasingly being seen in the urban landscape. Many people view them as the solution to the traffic jam. With this growth in bicycles, city governments are also investing in expanded and updated bike infrastructure and programs, because they are recognizing bicycles as an important form of sustainable urban transportation that can ease the pressure of traffic congestion and reduce the air pollution. Yet our cities weren’t designed for bicycles, so sometimes urban cycling is dangerous for cyclists. So how...

Ready:Before installing the front derailleur, the first thing you have to do is to identify the type of front derailleur you have. You need to have to check at how the cable pulls, size the clamp diameter, determine the cage length if short or long, and of course count the number of shifts, 2 or 3. Establish the fit front derailleur you require, make sure you have the correct fitting. The next thing is to gather all the tools necessary along with the instructions from your manufacturer.Now you can start to install the front derailleur.With a low direct mount model,...