Mountain bikers often go places that are miles from the nearest town, and sometimes they go deep into the mountains and forests where the only traces of humans are narrow trails and footpaths. Prudence dictates that they prepare themselves for any possible eventuality that could happen. They bring everything they might possibly need –tools, spare…
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People who live in the big cities can also enjoy the thrills and excitement of mountain biking and the spectacular sights from the top of the mountain. All they need is a bike rack like the Hollywood Racks E3 Express Trunk-Mount Rack. After securing the rack along with their bikes on their cars or SUVs,…
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Cruiser bikes were designed for an upright riding posture, and a comfortably easy ride. With its balloon tires, it can be used for cruising sandy beaches. Indeed, they are sometimes called beach cruisers.
Sometimes, however, the stock seats that come with cruiser bikes do not live up to their reputation of providing a comfortable ride….
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There are different types of bikes –mountain bikes, cruisers, racers, BMX, and other specialty bikes. Enthusiasts often have more than one kind in their garages. Or perhaps, there is one bike for each member of the family. In instances such as these, the need for proper storage solutions could be an issue. This is even…
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Mountain biking isn’t just running on trails and mountains. It is also about survival and independence. Apart from the physical stamina needed to pedal steep slopes and rough terrain, you need to have basic mechanical skills. Not even the most expensive mountain bike is immune to mechanical failure and flat tires given the kind of…
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Serious mountain bikers who compete in races train hard for every contest. They spend hours practicing their moves, keeping track of any improvement in their speed and time. Even bikers who are not into competitions also like knowing how fast and how far they have gone so they can boast about it to their fellow…
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Sometimes I join my buddies on their 100-kilometer bike runs on paved roads and mountain trails. We often start early in the mornings, way before sunup, to avoid the hot late morning sun. We also ride on nights with a bright full moon, especially in summer, when it is cooler and the nightscape is just…
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I am a runner but I have been biking since I heard about cross training. One of my running buddies recommended either swimming or biking, in that order. Swimming pools, however, are much more expensive than bikes, so I settled with mountain biking.
I have ridden over rocky, sandy, muddy, and gravelly terrain with ascents and…
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