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One of the main advantages to owning a nice pair of sandals is that you have quite a versatile item of footwear. Flip flops are great for when you need to walk from the water's edge over the rocks and pebbles etc, but they usually become pretty uncomfortable as you walk further. Sandals offer you that extra level of comfort that means you can go for a walk around town and around various interesting places during your Summer holiday and your feet won't complain too much. They have the added advantage of being practical enough to slip on and off...

SwitchAs bike lights get more and more sophisticated the switch does more than just turn on and off your lights. It also tends to allow you to select one of what may be several different modes. That means that the switch cannot be fiddly to operate. You might after all be out on the trail in the middle of Winter wearing thick gloves and you need to still be able to operate your lights without having to stop and take them off. The flip side of this is that they should also not be easy to operate accidentally. A lot...

Using Bike Lights in the WinterThe autumn and winter seasons bring harsh conditions for cyclists, especially those who are unprepared, but with a good set of bike lights and all the right accessories, you won't have to worry. It is during this time of the year that cyclists really need to use lights to stay visible; the mornings are dark and the evenings draw in a lot earlier than usual. The wet conditions can also mean poor visibility; the rain can restrict a cyclist's own vision whilst other drivers and cyclists will find it difficult to see.Choosing a LightThere are...

Cycling in Winter time is different to cycling in the Summer. In the Summer you can speed along at quite a pace and have confidence in the ability of your bike to hold the road, no matter what your level of bike control. In Winter you need to slow down. The road conditions are invariably wet which means slippery and the level of bike control you exhibit needs to increase. When temperatures drop below three degrees celsius you also need to be on the lookout for black ice. Miss it and it won't matter what your level of competence is.Because...

When it comes to choosing a new mountain bike, the beginner can be overwhelmed by the choices available today. They come in a variety of styles designed to excel for certain riding conditions. There are different frame materials to choose from and the component options are many. There are several price ranges as well from around $500 for a low end entry level bike to well over $10,000 for top of the line bikes.For the beginner choosing a mountain bike pretty much comes down to a couple of factors, what type of riding will they be doing and where do...