Bike Riding

redstarfutbol asked:

There are many obstacles to riding a
bicycle in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This short
is a glimpse into their strong and varied
riding scene.

savatager asked:

Tucson Mountain Biking

dododuh asked:

Mountain Biking Free Ride!

expertvillage asked:

Choose the right bike for you. Learn how to choose a mountain bike for riding downhill trails in this free video on mountain biking basics.

sunshinebreaks asked:

Mountain Biking video showing some footage of a Sunshine Breaks day out in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain.

The route starts at the Puerto de la Ragua, a 2000 metre pass and follows the high forest trails along the Sierra Nevada. This drops over 1100 metres (3,500 feet) finishing right at the front door of the Sunshine Breaks Mountain B&B Casa Escocia. Other extracts from the video are down through the Alpujarran villages of Nechite and Valor and down the lower trails towards Ugijar.

All shepherds, farmers, gardeners, donkeys, goats, sheep & dogs are local to Nechite and none were harmed during the making of this video!!

Check out our website www.sunshinebreaks.com for further details of mountain biking in the south of Spain!!

Timothy asked:


Did it Sunday and Monday

I dont want to go bike riding and Please give me nice answer

no short answers…

BMX is the acronym of Bicycle Motocross. BMX is the sort of cycle racing with specially designed bicycles. Generally the wheels of these bikes are 18 to 24 inches. BMX bikes are used for BMX racing and BMX free style. Usually BMX racing is performing on the earthen tracks and to perform tricks on the bikes BMX freestyle are prefer. BMX freestyle has five disciplines that are street, dirt, park, vert and flat land. All these disciplines involve some technical movements of the bikes in different ways. The main three disciplines that participate prefer are Leap of faith, high jump and drag.

For the races and tricks special bikes are designed according to the use and surrounding conditions. Some of the bikes offer quality with low price and therefore they are affordable to everyone. The material used in the bicycles is generally light weight. The material prefer for construction of the frames is aluminum. Aluminum makes the bikes light and strong. Main features of such bikes are sealed bearing with flip-flip alloy hubs.These all are comfortable for all the racers. Generally these bikes are able to bare the weight of about 25 lbs.

Some of the BMX bikes are constructed with 6061 aluminum with custom hydro formed tubing. These bikes are provided with the accessories like Funn Isis crank, Cassette sealed bearing hubs, Funn CNC light weight stems, Maxxis tires, and Sun rims. Hande bars are created with Cr-Mo material.

Many of the BMX bikes are fully made up with Cr-Mo material. These bikes are provided with rear brakes for safe and sudden stopping. These bikes are also light weighted and therefore easy and comfortable to handle.

The BMX bikes are available in major two types they are for dirt and ramps. The bikes that are used on dirt ramps or used for the free style need to be sturdy and heavy frame. If we compare the actual freestyle bikes and conventional bikes then we observe that the free style bikes are heavier than other bikes. On the other side jump bikes are lighter than free style bikes and heavier than the BMX bikes. These bikes are available in various frame size and the materials. According to the size and weight we can choose them.

The BMX bikes are provided with about 20″ diameter wheels. BMX jumps bicycles have bigger wheel diameter than the general BMX bikes. For tall and fat riders recommended diameter of the wheel are about 24″. Most of the jump bikes have 13 gauge spokes where as the free style bikes have about 48 gage spokes. Tires of the bikes also vary. Jump bikes have to concentrate on the tractions rather than speed and therefore tires of the bikes are heavily treaded among all other BMX bikes. On the other hand freestyle BMX bikes have smooth treads for easy use on the pavements and indoor. To perform the trick BMX bikes are provided with the axle pegs.

According to these specifications one can choose the appropriate bike for their racing.



By: Muna wa Wanjiru

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are so many exercise bikes available that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Spinning bikes, stationary bikes, dual action bikes, and recumbent bikes are probably some of the terms you’ve heard. It’s almost as though you have to be a fitness equipment engineer to understand the differences! Here’s a quick summary of these confusing terms.

o Spinning Bikes

You’ve probably heard about the spin craze that has become so popular in health clubs. Spinning bikes usually have at least a front wheel that spins (which is why they are so brilliantly named spinning bikes). These bikes might be the current fad, but they aren’t very comfortable. The seats are small and hard. The classes make these boring bikes more interesting, but as home exercise bikes, they quickly become tedious.

o Stationary Bikes

Stationary bikes (or upright bikes) are the exercise bikes that most people can identify. It’s the same basic model as in the 1980’s. Once again, it’s fairly uncomfortable. You can’t really do anything like read or watch TV because you’re leaning left and right and bouncing, so it, too, quickly gets boring.

o Dual Action Bikes

Dual action bikes are aptly named, as they give you both an upper and lower body workout. There are handles that move independently - much like an elliptical machine. It’s a good workout, but a bit tough for beginners, and as usual, the time on the bike will eventually get boring.

You can also get dual action bikes that allow you to adjust the machine to create an arm-pedaling workout. It’s usually fairly difficult to make the adjustments. It’s also two separate exercises, which create a longer workout. Most people aren’t as likely to keep up such a routine.

o Recumbent Bikes

Recumbent bikes are the exercise bikes with the comfortable bucket seats. You sit back and lower to the ground as you pedal. These exercise bikes are easy enough for even the most sedentary beginners, and they usually offer workout programs to keep the workouts from becoming mundane.

The Experts Recognize the Advantages of Recumbent Bikes

Most physicians and personal trainers recommend recumbent bikes. Recumbent bikes are better for people of all different fitness levels. You are more likely to keep up a recumbent bike routine over time, the bikes are safer, and there are different benefits for both men and women.

o Recumbent Bikes for All Fitness Levels

Even the most sedentary person will find a recumbent exercise bike easy to use. You can adjust the settings to offer little or no resistance as you pedal. People who are overweight will definitely find the seat much larger and more comfortable than other exercise bikes.

Athletes will find the recumbent exercise bike a challenge. The resistance can become incredibly difficult. The bike can simulate pedaling up hills. Most recumbent bikes offer various programs that will require you to sprint and tackle hills. If you want an upper body workout as you pedal, you can easily add weights and do repetitions as you sit back in the recumbent bike seat.

o Recumbent Bikes Offer a Sustainable Workout

The programs offered by most recumbent exercise bikes definitely keep the workout from becoming boring. You can simulate a course that is easy or difficult, flat or hilly. When shopping for exercise bikes, it’s better to get a bike with as many variations as possible.

The fact that a recumbent bike is suitable for all levels will keep you getting back on the bike. If you’re feeling particularly tired or lazy one day, you can have an easy workout where you can read a book or newspaper. If you really want to test your limits, you can crank up the music, set the machine to more difficult levels, and add some weights for an upper body workout.

o Recumbent Bikes are Safer

Because you sit back and lower to the ground in a recumbent bike, it is better for your body. Most exercise bikes force you to hunch over, causing a stiff back. Some dual action bikes are back injuries waiting to happen. Recumbent bikes require that you sit with good posture as you pedal.

Recumbent bikes also offer one of the few cardio workouts that put no pressure on your knees and other joints. You can’t “cheat” on a recumbent bike and stand up when you’re finding it more difficult to pedal. Standing like that on other types of exercise bikes puts unnecessary pressure on your knees and ankles. Recumbent bikes let your body exercise at an angle where your body weight is not stressing your joints. Even people with back and knee problems will find a recumbent bike easy to use.

o Why Men Should Choose Recumbent Exercise Bikes

So many men neglect their lower bodies when they workout, especially in strength training. It’s common to see buffed out men with giant biceps and tiny little bird legs. That’s because it’s easier to get an upper body workout at home. If you just invest in a recumbent bike, you can set the machine to high resistance. You will build leg muscle, and you can even do curls while you pedal.

Recumbent bikes can also allow men to get a great cardio workout without the discomfort that only a man knows on regular bikes or other types of exercise bikes. With the large, comfortable seats of recumbent bikes, you are much more likely to enjoy your workout pain-free.

If you move the seat of a recumbent bike up a bit to bring your legs higher, you can even target the lower abs and have to do less crunches to get the bottom of your six-pack!

o Things Women Should Know About Recumbent Bikes

Two words, ladies: legs and bottoms. Recumbent exercise bikes are so comfortable and easy to use that eventually you can do workouts giving you results like you’ve spent hours a day on a stair-stepper.

Recumbent bikes can give you a fat burning cardio workout with enough resistance to help you build long, lean muscle. Picture Tina Turner legs. Recumbent bikes also are great for your inner thighs. Using different programs and settings, you will be able to target different muscle areas in your legs for longer looking, leaner legs.

According to most polls, women claim in higher numbers to not have time for exercise because of more responsibilities in the home. With the positioning of a recumbent bike, you can multi-task to more easily fit in a workout. You are able to read, catch the news, and even use a phone or your handheld organizer.

Finding a Recumbent Exercise Bike

With prices between $200 and $3000, there is quite a variety of recumbent bikes available. Use the Internet to find great deals (including free shipping most of the time). Because the bikes are great for any level and help you to finally be able to stick with a safe and effective workout routine, you can splurge a little. This is definitely one of the best investments you can make for your health.

By: Michael Walker

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uh oh! asked:


i live in northern kentucky/cincinnati. covington to be more precise.

my boss rides her bike and she told me of all the cities she has lived in this place was the worst towards bikers.
she says many other cities have a lot more people riding bikes and people are more curtious to them.

i rode my bike to work today for the first time and i had to go way out of the way and around because of the hill to get here doesnt have side walks. and it is very steep and curvy.

how can i get the cities to provide more transportation routes for bikers and what are the rules or tips that should be followed when riding a bike in the street?

do you ride against traffic or with it?
any information will be helpful.
thanks.
its a bicycle that i am talking about.
oh my gosh, riding on sidewalks may not be legal!>? thats crazy, i know its legal around here. what is the world coming to?