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Bicycle gears are used by riders to help them conquer that uphill climb or pedal with ease or increase speed on a flat terrain. Using bicycle gears however, can be tricky; but, with practice and focus, one can be just as good as the pros.First, if you are a newbie on the bike, you might want to be familiar with their bicycle gears. To understand and get a feel of how each gear works, you can practice shifting up and down as you bike on a flat road. As you pedal forward, try using each set of hand controls and...

ou probably already know that a lot of competitive cyclists do not like getting involved in the dangerous final field sprint of their cycling races. Instead, they prefer to attack and break away from the Peloton to win their races.These cyclists know when and how to launch their attack during their races to make their breakaway successful. To launch their attack, they wait for the toughest moments of the race, such as:the windiest section of the race course;in the middle or at the top of a hill;after many others have tired themselves and the group out by trying and failing...

There are many things that you need to know to get ready specifically for any criterium race day to guarantee optimum performance.The most important thing you need to know the day of your criterium cycling race is the start time because based on this you can time when to eat before the race, when to warm-up and when to start getting close to the start/finish line to get a good race start position.When getting ready for a criterium race day you need to eat 2-3 hours before the race so that you can race on an empty stomach. This is...

Physical activity is very important in order to be fit and healthy. Regular physical activities could help protect from diseases or disorders such as heart disease, mental illness, cancer, arthritis, diabetes and even obesity. Cycling regularly is one of the best physical activities you can do to greatly reduce the risk of health problems. It is healthy, low-impact form of exercise that could be enjoyed by people of all ages. Also, it's less expensive and environment friendly.Bicycling is a great way to get some exercise for heavy people. It is easy on the joints. But if you'd like to take...

You probably already know that in order for competitive cyclists to achieve big accomplishments in cycling races they must focus and commit themselves 100% to their cycling goals. If this year, your dream is to win your State Cycling Point Series and you are committed 100% to your goal, there are some cycling tips that you should follow that can help you lead your State Point Series from the beginning to the end of your racing season.Follow your cycling training plan with CONSISTENCY throughout the year and always take your "easy week" so you can recover in order to stay...