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26Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

Water Bottles Cyclists Swear By To Keep Their Water Ice-Cold

For cyclists who like to go the extra mile, keeping their water refreshingly cold can be as important as what kind of bike they ride. With summer in full swing and cycling season reaching its peak, it’s essential for avid cyclists to find a reliable water bottle solution for remaining hydrated at all times. That's why we're breaking down some of the leading user-approved insulated water bottles that you can trust won't let you or your drink down when traveling the road or trails this summer. Concerns of us Cyclists in Summer Cycling in hot climates can be grueling, especially in places like Florida and Texas where the heat index can reach over 104ºF and real temperatures of 100ºF (37ºC) are common. Staying hydrated is key, but simply drinking water…

21Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

One Hand Cycling: How To Signal, Drink, Bike Without Falling

Beginners Info

Once you have learned to ride a bike, then the next natural step in the process is cycling one handed. For some, riding a bicycle with only one hand is considered the first real trick. But for many others, riding with one hand allows the cyclist to multitask. With enough practice and dedication, anyone can learn to ride a bicycle with only a single hand. Riding with one hand is easier than you think. In fact, most people who have never ridden before can do it. You don't need to be an expert rider to ride with one hand. All you need is some practice and patience. Here are three tips to help new riders learn how to ride with one hand: 1. Practice in a safe place where there…

21Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

Is it Illegal to Ride a Bike with No Hands?

Beginners Info

One of the most common tricks that children and teens learn to do on a bike is riding it without holding onto the handlebars. This trick is easy enough to do, especially given how well-balanced bikes usually are, but that doesn't mean that it's legal. In fact, though riding without hands can be fun, or even useful if you need to do something with your phone, take a drink, or adjust your headphones, it is illegal in most places in the United States. However, there are some exceptions; these laws are only applicable on streets and roads and not on your private property. Further there are states like Arizona, Colorado, Delaware to name a few where its still legal. Just because riding a bicycle without hands is perfectly legal in…

14Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

How Long To Bike A Mile? 2 Miles, 3 Mile, 5, 10, 30 Miles

Beginners Info

Everyone asks themselves at some point how long it will take them to bike a mile. While the answer depends on a multitude of individual factors such as fitness level, willpower, and determination, being aware of general estimates can help you gauge how long it would take you to bike one mile. According to fitness experts, with moderate effort someone in good physical condition should take 5 to 6 minutes to cover 1 mile or around ten minutes to bike two miles. If you go out for a leisurely ride or are just getting into cycling, three miles should take you around 15 minutes. Biking five miles might take you between 20-25 minutes depending on speed and terrain. Once those five miles are consistent it shouldn't take more than 20…

09Mar 2023 by Emily Durant No Comments

7 Ways Friction is Harmful When Riding Bike

Beginners Info, Bike Guide

Friction is harmful and beneficial at the same time when it comes to riding a bicycle. It helps maintain the necessary tire grip, helps with brake and don't let you fall when cornering. But that does not mean its always acts in your favor and thus is the main culprit for lack of speed and wearing of gears. You may already know one or two major ways friction is bad for a cyclist for example effects of friction on bicycle tires, its effect on your speed and role of air resistance. In this article we will learn seven ways how friction is harmful when biking; so you can know which friction you should try to minimize and which ones' to not. But before we began let's brush up some concepts…

07Mar 2023 by sonumonu No Comments

Can You Ride A Bike On The Sidewalk?

Beginners Info, Bike Guide

The answer to "Is it legal to ride a bike on the sidewalk?" depends on how old you are and where did you live. Yes riding a bicycle gets complicated on sidewalks as there are various local laws that you need to consider. Bike riding, particularly in urban or suburban settings, seems to confer many freedoms at first glance. When compared to driving a motor vehicle, bicyclist save money on gas, maintenance and repairs. Instead of searching for a parking spot, you can chain your bike to any likely structure. Best of all, you can't get stuck in traffic. When traffic is gridlocked, a cyclist is allowed to hop onto the sidewalk and pedal off into the sunset -- or are they? Legally, riding a bike is treated much similar…