Ask Bart Haynes: Diet Tips for Cyclists

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…

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Top 6 Reasons Why Road Cycling Is Healthy

 Cycling is considered a very tough sport and that is because it’s based on dedication and great physical endurance, especially for those who plan on riding professionally. But besides the adrenal rush and the fact that learning how to ride a bike very well can help you get around, there are also a lot more…

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Why Cycling Is Better Than Running

 Running and cycling are the two commonly used forms of aerobic exercises. Sometimes it becomes hard for one to choose which the best form of exercise will suit them. Perhaps, all are suitable ways of exercising and choosing one that will suit your individual needs is critical and depends on what one yearns for in…

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Interesting Facts About Cycling

Cycling has become a popular way of getting around in the modern world especially due to the adverse effects of conventional modes of transport on the environment. Though bicycles have been around for years, very few people know much about these 2-wheeled modes of transport. Here are interesting facts about cycling: Physical health According to…

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Ask Bart Haynes: Check Before Riding

Greetings cyclists! Today marks the first day of my new Friday series. This series, titled, “Ask Bart Haynes,” will focus on answering questions from beginning cyclists. Although I can anticipate what issues or problems novice cyclists might run into, I’d like to hear from all of you to generate real life situations that need an expert opinion….

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Stretching Before Riding

Be honest with yourself for a moment. Do you stretch before you go out on a ride? If you do, how long do you spend stretching? How many stretches do you do? I have to admit that I was a skeptical stretcher before devoting myself to cycling. When I started out, I’d do a couple…

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