What's the draw for electric-powered bicycles? They look cumbersome and heavy. It makes sense that you'd need the extra boost from an electric motor to get over hills because of all the weight from the electric motor — a self-fulfilling prophecy. A doctor in the UK, however, says they're very useful for patients recovering from knee surgery or those with circulation problems in their legs.
Category: Bicycle Fitness
Electric bicycles for the weak-kneed
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Spinning those bicycle pedals
Are your legs sore after these spring bicycle rides? It might not be that you're too out of shape. Fitness experts encourage cyclists to use smaller gears and keep a high cadence while they ride, especially now that your body is recovering from its winter doldrums.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/28/spinning-those-bicycle-pedals/
Sit or go cycling?
This might be a little bit like preaching to the choir, but it's something that's important to remember these cold winter days when we face the choice of getting on the bicycle or plopping down in front of the TV or computer.
We all know that exercise is good for us, and we've chosen …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/02/15/sit-or-go-cycling/
Cycling in small doses
Those small bicycling rides can add up.
Instead of waiting until my mood and the weather is just right for a big ol' monster bicycle ride, I've been using my bicycle for light errands in whatever the weather.
Here in the Northwest, that usually means drizzle and temperatures in the upper 30s to 40s …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/02/02/cycling-in-small-doses/
Bicycle training logs
The first thing I do when I walk in the door from a bicycle ride — even before a shower — is to record my time and miles in a bicycle log.
I like to keep it simple. Route, miles, time, MPH, and comments. I've created an Excel spreadsheet file that computes the MPH and …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/01/07/bicycle-training-logs/
Logging it
I've been logging my rides since 1991, that's about 37,000 miles back up the road. That's a lot of blacktop, and it doesn't include my previous 13 years of cycling with independent tours of Virginia, Tennessee, Arizona, the NE US and Quebec, and lastly a 4,000-mile cross-country bicycle tour from Yorktown, VA to Carlsbad, CA.
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Adventure Cycling Association
- Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance WorkshopsGender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a gathering of women and non-binary people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We would like to give a shout out to […] The post Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance Workshops appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Me, Myself, and IThis story originally appeared in the 2024 Nov/Dec issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine’s Final Mile essay anthology. *** I rode with tears streaming down my face. I pedaled as hard […] The post Me, Myself, and I appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling SeasonThis year, we were able to welcome 19 young people with adaptive needs (and their families), plus two adults with adaptive needs on our weekend bike camping trips for free. […] The post Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling Season appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- The Chisel EVO is yet another great-value XC bike from Specialized | off-road.ccComplimenting the rear-suspension upgrade is a more trail-orientated tyre choice, too, with the Comp EVO upgrading from the standard Chisel's Fast ...
- Discover Quito's most incredible cycling route Pululahua - Yunguilla - Breaking Travel NewsThe route begins at Calacalí's Central Plaza, a great spot to stock up on food and water. After cycling 1.5 kilometres towards Quito on the E-28 road, ...
- £1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle "wild ...Consultation underway for plans that include new lighting and widespread CCTV for Bristol & Bath Railway Path, proposals coming just weeks after ...
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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League of American Bicyclists
- LCI Spotlight: Michael PotocznyThe League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight… The post LCI Spotlight: Michael Potoczny appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across AmericaWashington, DC — The League of American Bicyclists has released its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of state efforts to improve conditions for bicycling. This year’s rankings… The post New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across America appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle StandardsIn the United States, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have been increasing with an 83% increase in pedestrian deaths and 76% increase in bicyclist deaths between 2009 and 2022. If you… The post Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle Standards appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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