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Road Trip to Euro 2012 – Guide For Bikers

bike news — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:19:25 +0000

The Euro 2012 is almost upon us, and England fans will soon be packing up their gear and setting off to Ukraine to cheer on their team to the road to Euro 2012 glory. Whereas some fans might hop on a plane and fly direct, they are missing out on all the great sights and [...]

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Different Types of Bikes

bike news — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:26:04 +0000

Beginners Guide to Bikes Cycling, is not only a favorite form of eco-friendly transportation for many people, but also a form of recreation, exercise and sports. Although the style of a bike is typically different for men and women, there are popular types of bikes that are common both among men and women. Some of [...]

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Indoor Cycling for Weight Loss

bike news — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:12:30 +0000

Obesity is one of the largest contributors to serious health problems and although statistics show there has not been an increase or a decrease in adult obesity, it is estimated that approximately one out of three adults are obese. The good news is that there are a variety of exercises to help shed excess pounds [...]

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Female Bike Insurance

bike news — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:55:49 +0000

Female bike insurance is just one form of specialist motorcycle cover that you may come across online. Female bike cover, as the name suggests, applies to female bikers and may offer certain cost advantages arising from the fact that statistically, women may be less likely to have accidents on their bikes than men. Motorcycle insurance [...]

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6 Tips for Cycling Outdoors Success

bike news — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:46:22 +0000

Maybe you have watched the amazing cyclists race in the Tour de France. Maybe you have taken some spin classes at your health club and have gotten hooked to the rush of pedaling a bicycle. Maybe you have caught triathlon fever and need to train for the biking potion of the event. Whatever the reason, [...]

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Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:39:37 +0000

Whether on two wheels or four, bikes have played a particularly liberating part in human history, allowing people to cover ground quickly and tackle many different types of terrain. Whilst pedal power is still popular, particularly amongst those who want to reduce their carbon footprint, there are also many who prefer bikes with a beefy [...]

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BMX Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:38:19 +0000

BMX stands for Bicycle Motocross and it was a sport that grew to prominence in California during the mid-1970s before spreading to the rest of the world. Originally the races took place on dirt tracks before evolving to use purpose built courses and then the sport took on an entirely new form as the 80s [...]

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Kids Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:37:13 +0000

Kids love cycling as much as, if not perhaps, more than adults because it gives them a sense of independence and freedom, allowing them to have healthy fun with their parents or head out with their friends once they are old enough to play unsupervised. It’s a great way to pass the long summer holidays, [...]

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Quad Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:36:04 +0000

Quad bikes are a familiar sight in the more rural areas of the UK as farmers choose to use them in daily tasks whilst others buy them to have some off road fun. By law you are required to have a driving licence, insurance and registration plate if you want to take a quad bike [...]

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Scooters

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:34:33 +0000

Scooters & Mopeds Scooters and mopeds sit at the softer end of the motorcycle spectrum, not designed for those who are intent on speed but rather for consumers who want style, comfort and a way to get around that is quicker than walking and cheaper than owning a car. Let us take a brief look [...]

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Motorbikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:33:16 +0000

Motorbikes have become a massively popular mode of transport for hundreds of millions of people around the world. Whilst in the western hemisphere they are largely seen as recreational given the relative affluence of the populace and car ownership, people in developing areas in the east and south are far more used to keeping motorbikes [...]

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Road Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:31:20 +0000

Whilst it is theoretically possible to ride any type of bike on a road there are some, which are suited to this purpose and others that are more specialised for off road antics. As you might imagine road bikes fall into the first category and they have been developed to make sure that racing on [...]

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Mountain Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:30:31 +0000

Bicycles have taken many forms but it was not until the second half of the 20th century that so many distinct styles became available as the bikes themselves were honed and specialised for specific sports. Mountain bikes grew out of developments in the 1970s when people started taking bikes off road and it was clear [...]

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Recumbent Bikes

bike news — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:27:08 +0000

A recumbent bicycle is a bike that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. Most recumbent riders choose this type of design for ergonomic reasons; the rider’s weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area, supported by back and buttocks. Most recumbent models also have an aerodynamic advantage; the reclined, legs-forward position of the [...]

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