2008 June

Archive for June, 2008

World Cycling Highlights

Monday, June 16th, 2008

The term “bicycle” was coined in France in the mid 1860s where these “vehicles for human transport” required a rider to balance to be able to ride. The same is true today: if you can’t balance on it, you can’t ride it.
The first really popular and commercially successful cycle design was a French one. […]

Shopping for Winter Cycling Shoes

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

If extreme weather is freezing your feet, and you want to keep your toes nice and toasty, there are a number of high-quality winter cycling shoes on the market. Many riders are effective at layering their bodies to keep warm, but end up with frozen toes. Some of the shoes discussed below are more expensive […]

Winter Cycling Jacket for Comfortable Rides

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

In winter your cycling needs are different than they are in summer. First you have to change the wheels on your bikes then you have to make sure that you have the right brakes. Once your bike is sorted and you are ready to hit the road you need to make sure that you are […]

Wine Country Cycling Tours: The Heart of Nature

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

For many, a trip to wine country is self-explanatory—wine. For others, however, wine country is the epitome of nature’s beauty. The rolling hills, the bright sun, the miles and miles of green harvests and greener grass—the combined effect is breathtaking. While driving through wine country is a good way to get around quickly, it is […]

An Easier Ride with Weight Training and Cycling Performance

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Bicycling is a fantastic pastime, a fun way to stay in shape that doesn’t place too much pressure on joints, making it less tiring than other forms of exercise. Beyond being a source of exercise, bicycling is a popular recreational activity on a pretty day and a preferred method of travel in many areas around […]

Trek Cycling: A Great Adventure

Friday, June 6th, 2008

A trekking bike used in trek cycling is basically a touring bike with upright handlebars instead of drops. The word “trek” has African roots and means a long, painful journey on foot or by oxcart.
History
The history of trek cycling began in the late 1960s in Northern California when racing down mountain […]

The End of the T-Mobile Cycling Team

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

As of the end of the year 2007, the T-Mobile cycling team is no more. Although the cyclist will still be biking in the near future, the mobile phone division of the German telecommunications company, Deutsch Telekom, has pulled out its sponsorship of the popular cycling team. T-Mobile will not be sponsoring any cycling teams […]

Stationary Cycling Techniques for Speed and Stamina

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Cycling is a sport wherein you need to go out n the roads and cycle for several kilometers to achieve fitness. Some individuals who do not wish to go out to ride can satisfy their fitness needs in stationary cycling. There are several stationary cycling techniques wherein you can vastly improve your stamina and speed […]