“[Bicycle wheels] can hold about 400 times their own weight on a regular basis and they won’t collapse until roughly 700 times their own weight, which makes them one of the strongest man-made structures on the planet.” -Paolo Salvagione Any cyclist knows that bicycle tires make all the difference in a ride. Early in my…
A while back, I posted a blog entry titled Cycling Quotes for the sake of motivation. I was thinking about this post recently when a friend of mine posed a question to me recently. He asked, “Bart, how do you find the motivation to get up every single morning and ride your bike?” This friend, like many…
Hello, fellow cyclists! Today, I’m going to be adding another post to our “Bicycle Parts/Accessories” page by writing about the 6 best cycling gloves on the market in 2017. The inspiration for this article came from a recent experience I had at Performance Bicycle, one of the local bike shops in San Diego. Last week,…
Greetings to you all from another beautiful day in sunny San Diego! Today, we’re looking at a forecast of 75 degrees and sunny and a week of temperatures edging towards 80. As an avid cyclist who hits the pavement on a daily basis, I’m not complaining! Today’s post will teach you and go through the…
Abbreviated as BMX, the Bicycle MotorCross is a type of cycle sport that is performed on the BMX bikes. The BMX racing is an off-road racing that is performed by bicycles. The BMX format was originated from the motocross racing. This type of racing started when some young cyclists took part in the motocross tracks…
Riding a bicycle has always been a part of most people’s childhood. The first time that one is able to balance on a bike and move a few meters feels like a mountain of achievement. Once you get the power and skills to ride a bicycle the next step for most people is to take…
There are many people who claim credit as the inventors of the first bicycle ever. Therefore the answer highly depends on the person you ask and their nationality. For example, the French claim that the inventor was a Frenchman, English claim that it was an Englishman, Scot claim that the person was a Scotsman and…
After purchasing a bicycle for meeting your specific needs, you will need to get the best cycling shoes as it will make a big difference in your entire riding experience. if you are a frequent rider then you will need to look for cycling shoes with stiff soles for protecting and supporting your feet…
With the holiday season upon us, many cyclists (including myself) are finding themselves with bloated bellies. After a gigantic meal loaded with delicious fats and sugars, it’s time to hop on the bike and burn away some calories. Unfortunately, for many, the holiday season coincides with snowed out streets, icy roads, or overall dangerous riding conditions….
Here’s a question I received last week from a novice cycling buddy: “Given your experience, what diet tips for cyclists do you have?” Nutrition isn’t something I was always concerned about. When I started out, I was a young man in my early twenties and believed I could eat whatever I wanted. I’d consume lots…
