Bike Riding Techniques
Hopping on a bike and pushing down on the pedals seems quite natural, right? However, if that’s all you do, you’ll never be able to develop a smooth, efficient pedal stroke.
Hopping on a bike and pushing down on the pedals seems quite natural, right? However, if that’s all you do, you’ll never be able to develop a smooth, efficient pedal stroke.
Cycling is known to refresh our mind, release stress and make us mind and body lighter than ever. Still, most of us come home after a hectic day of work, dump ourselves with junk food and sit in front of TV. Unfortunately this is the most common way to relax. In today’s modern world there are so many ways to relax ourselves though, so why choose a bicycle ride?
Regardless how you do it, burning fat will definitely take some effort.
When it comes to cycling and walking, one activity requires more energy, burns more calories and will burn more fat. However, it’s best to opt for the activity that's right for you, based on the effort you want to put in and the time you want it to take.
Cyclists can teach the rest of us about leaving a happier, healthier life. Why? Here’s why: Cyclists are in really good shape - It should come as no surprise that a dedicated cyclist is bound to be one of the fittest people around. Just one hour on the bike burns well over 500 calories, depending on incline and how quickly you're pedaling. It's an excellent way to get your heart rate up that can actually help slow the decline of cardiovascular health in older people, according to a 2013 study.
When it comes to the right bike what matters most is that the bicycle fits your body.
The tilt of your seat, height of the handlebars and how far forward you have to reach to grasp the pegs all affect where pressure is felt on the body. The best way to set
up your bike for your individual needs is to get a professional bike fit.
Let’s continue with some funny summer bicycle games for kids and adults as well. Enjoy the ride, and the company!
These games are just a few great ideas that can occupy a neighborhood full of kids who have their own bicycles and a safe spot to ride, or to play at a party with bicycles.
It makes perfect sense. Instead of driving to work and back each day—which uses gas and does absolutely nothing for your rear or your stress level—you bike your way to work, miss the traffic, burn some calories, get an energy boost, and save the planet one pedal stroke at a time.
Thieves are looking especially for the bikes that are left unlocked or locked inadequately. Therefore learning to protect your bike is extremely important. How?
Well, this is very interesting - In San Francisco, a Twitter account is watching over your bikes. Behind the Anti-Bike Theft Unit is Officer Matt Friedman of the San Francisco Police Department. The Anti-Bike Theft Unit is a program that utilizes Twitter and GPS trackers in order to stop bike thefts in the city.
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