Baby Boomers on Beach Cruisers
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Baby Boomers Enjoy Riding Beach Cruiser Bikes
There are so many styles, prices and colors available today that there is a bike for every budget and taste. Many beach cruiser bikes have been "modernized" though and can come with handbreaks and some upgraded features but it is not difficult to find a basic bare bones version with just a basket on the handlebars.
When purchasing, consider the area that you will be biking in. If it is fairly flat with no hills then a basic bike will do but if you must navigate some hilly or mountainous terrain then a bike with adjustable gears would benefit you. The styling of the cruiser bike will still be the standout !
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Why Buy A Beach Cruiser Bike?
CNN HEALTH NEWS
Biking Minutes a Day May Ward Off Weight Gain
- Biking For Health & Weight Loss
- Biking for as little as five minutes a day can help women minimize weight gain as they enter middle age, especially if they're overweight to begin with, a new study suggests.
Bike Riding For Health
It's Never Too Late to Start an Exercise Program
Bike riding is perfect because there is no stress placed upon any sore or arthritic joints. If biking seems to be a far reach for you because you lack confidence in your skills then start out with something else such as walking or swimming gently or some basic yoga moves. Even riding on a stationary bike is a wonderful exercise. They say once you learn to ride a bike you never forget how. That may be true for the younger generations but as we age we tend to encounter issues with balance, coordination and dangers of falling. So these issues must be evaluated by you and your doctor if you feel any fear of bike riding based on those types of concerns.
As with any course of physical fitness you need to start out slowly and don't overdo it. In time you will see improvement with consistent effort. Before you know it you will be riding in a cycling club with a bunch of other folks or entering the Senior Olympics! Ok, I know , that is not the goal of most folks ! Being able to ride at the beach or around town with ease and confidence is the real goal. The beach cruiser style bike is perfect for those leisurely jaunts. Remember to always check with your doctor especially if you haven't in a while and just take it slow and steady.
National Geographic
Baby Boomer Fitness
- Seniors and Baby-Boomers Launch New National Retirement Website and Blog
- RetireUSA.net, a national website and blog for 79-million baby-boomers looking for advice and information on retiring. When they meet they look more like gray-haired retirees sharing old stories and photos of grandkids, instead of a dynamic internet ...
- BC communities exemplify grey future
- The census found that 14.8 per cent of Canadians were 65 or older in 2011, as the baby-boom generation begins to hit its next generational milestone. By 2036, as the baby boomers progress into elder status, the proportion of seniors in Canada is ...
- Lap pools and hot tubs offer fitness, relaxation
- ?The swim spas have had a big uptick as the baby boomers have moved into retirement,? Burke said. ?They have those aches and pains, hip replacement, knee replacement, old sports injuries,? making swim spas and hot tubs an ideal zero-impact workout.
- Hitting back hard
- Morris, 27, a former elementary school teacher, ditched her career about a year and a half ago to follow her passion: She became a trainer in South Boston for CrossFit, a high-intensity workout program that started in California and is leapfrogging ...
Fitness After 50 (Paperback)
This easy-to-understand manual also serves as a self-paced workbook, which teaches you what to ask your doctor about physical activity, how to exercise safely, and how to fit activity into your busy schedule. If you have an existing medical condition such as heart disease, osteoporosis, or diabetes, you will also find ways to adapt your activity level to your condition. Sample aerobic, muscular fitness, and combination programs are provided, along with lifestyle strategies for fitting activity into your daily routine.
Fitness After 50 offers reliable advice you can trust. Authors Walter Ettinger, Brenda Wright, and Steven Blair are among the most highly regarded experts in the field of physical activity and health. And since all of them are over 50, they understand your needs and concerns firsthand. Easy to use and full of more than 50 forms, lists, and other learning tools, Fitness After 50 is the one-stop source for fitness information that you'll reach for again and again.
Fitness After 50
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 05/30/2012)![]()
Review
"The authors, doctors all, explore the merits of physical activity pass the 50-year mark, providing plans and fine-tuning existing programs.
Regardless of age, say the authors, everyone should feel the exhiliration of exercise and derive the health benefits from a solid workout. They understand it's never easy to start: You have to get motivated, find time, assess risk and safety issues and develop an individualized plan. Since this can be daunting, the authors start from the beginning-getting started, then preparing, acting and maintaining the program. They stress the importance of keeping things interesting and challenging, and they give special emphasis to lifestyle changes that use everyday activities to help you keep fit: take the stairs, walk the dog, forget drive-up windows, don't use anything remote. Stage by stage, the authors provide the mental, emotional and behavioral skills necessary to keep active, and the workbook format is a useful tool.
A simple, encouraging guide to maintaining fitness after the age of 50."
Kirkus Reports
Bike Riding Safety Tips for Baby Boomers and Seniors
Most bike stores and outdoor outfitters have programs where you can bring your bike in regularly for a tune-up and repair inspections. Sometimes it is a FREE service offered with the purchase of a bike for a warranty period or there is a nominal fee.
If you ride at dusk or even at night be sure that you wear light colored reflective clothing and that your bike has reflectors as well as a headlight and tail light. Riding after dark increases the chance of being involved in an accident, so ride with extreme care. It is more difficult to be seen by cars and is also more difficult for you to see any obstacles or potholes in the roadway.
HELMET: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! 'Nuf Said
Even the weather forecast should be part of your safety check before heading out. Getting caught in a downpour or a thunderstorm can put a real damper on your ride. You can become delayed or encounter extremely slippery, dangerous conditions.
If possible, ride with a buddy. If not let someone know that you are going for a bike ride and what route you be taking.
Basic Hand Signals for Bike Safety
Practice and use these proper hand signals when in traffic.

Some other basic bike safety rules:
* Obey all traffic signs and signals.
* Ride single file on streets and highways and keep to the right WITH the flow of traffic.
* Use proper HAND SIGNALS when in traffic (Shown in Picture)
* Slow down and look carefully before crossing intersections
* Be alert for other vehicles, especially cars pulling out from the curb
* Don't shoot out of driveways
*Give PEDESTRIANS the right of way
* If you must ride at night, be sure to wear light-colored clothing and to have a headlight on the front of your bike and a red reflector on the rear.
* Always wear a helmet !
ESSENTIALS to Carry While Bike Riding
It is not a bad idea to have a basket on your bike or to carry a small backpack with a few essential emergency items. If you never have to use them that is great - that is actually the goal, but if you should ever encounter a situation where you become hurt or stranded then these items will help you immensely.
* Extra Water / Food ( a snack)
* First Aid Supplies
* Small Flashlight
* Extra Clothing/ Jacket
* Rain Gear/Poncho
* Sun Protection /Hat
* Cell Phone (A bike can breakdown or the weather can break loose )
If you take any medications it would be a good idea to take an extra dose with you in the event that you are delayed and don't get home in time to take your regularly scheduled dose, especially for those longer bike rides or bike treks.
Nirve Lahaina Women's Cruiser Bike
(26" Wheels)

Nirve Lahaina Women's 3-Speed Automatic Shifting Cruiser Bike
(Cocoa Butter)


This bike has ALL 5 Star Reviews so I included one happy customer's take on how great this bike actually is !!!!
"THIS BICYCLE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!..ITS SO RETRO BUT AT THE SAME TIME SO COMFORTABLE TO RIDE..THE WORKMANSHIP IS OUTSTANDING..THE PAINT AND APPLIED PICTURES AND LOGOS ALSO VERY BEAUTIFUL. THIS BIKE COMES IN 3 COLORS..I GOT THE COCOA BUTTER COLOR AND IT LOOKS JUST LIKE A BIKE THE OLD MOVIE STARS FROM THE 1940'S USED TO RIDE IN BETWEEN THEIR MOVIE SETS..I JUST LOVE IT. IT DID COME ABOUT 85 PERCENT PUT TOGETHER ALREADY OUT OF THE BOX AND THEN YOU HAVE TO PUT THE OTHER 15 PERCENT TOGETHER YOURSELF..NOT TOO HARD..BUT IT WILL NEED ADJuSTING AFTER YOU GET IT TOGETHER..THE SEAT..THE HAND BREAK..MAKING SURE SCREWS ARE ON TIGHT ENOUGH..PUTTING THE HANDLE BAR ON -ETC..IF YOU CANT MAKE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS THEN TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP AND HAVE THEM CHECK IT OVER AND MAKE SURE IT IS OK FOR YOU..NOW ABOUT AMAZON..I ORDERED THIS BIKE ON A TUES..IT WAS SHIPPED THE VERY NEXT DAY AND GOT TO MY HOUSE (FED EX) ON SAT EARLY MORNING..IN 4 DAYS I HAD THIS BIKE! KUDOS TO AMAZON FOR GREAT SERVICE ON THE PHONE WHEN ORDERING AND GETTING THIS BIKE TO ME AS FAST AS THEY DID..IM NOT KIDDING- THIS BIKE IS THE MOST GORGEOUS BEACH STYLE CRUISER BIKE OUT ON THE MARKET FOR A GAL-A REAL EYE CATCHER FOR SURE!-PLUS AMAZON HAD THE CHEAPEST PRICE ANYWHERE TOO..THIS BIKE IS 439.99 PLUS 75.00 SHIPPING ON OTHER SITES AND WAS 500.00 PLUS 30.00 TAX AT MY LOCAL BIKE SHOP..AMAZON IS ONLY 379.99 WITH FREE SHIPPING AND NO TAX!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? --YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT! :) :) :) " (Bike ranges from $359 -$499)
This review can be found at the Amazon product Website.
How NIRVE Beach Cruiser Bikes Get Their Amazing, Colorful, Graphic Designs !
Awesome Talented Artist - DREW BROPHY
Beautiful Artwork !!!
Ride Your Cruiser to the Beach!
Paint N Ride - Drew Brophy rides his Nirve Cruiser to Surf Trestles
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Nirve Classic Ladies 3 speed Bicycle (Black)
Nirve Classic Ladies 3 speed Bicycle (Black)
Amazon Price: $457.97 (as of 05/30/2012)![]()
Product Features
Adult bicycle 16" frame 26" wheels 3-speed gearing, quick adjust seat clamp, aluminum wheels, comfort saddle
GIRLS - DIAMONDBACK DELLA CRUZ BEACH CRUISER BIKE
Huffy Newport Men's 26-Inch Cruiser Bike


Huffy Newport Men's 26-Inch Cruiser Bike


Product Features
26-inch men's cruiser bike with steel cantilever frame
Single-speed design; whitewall tires and chrome-plated steel rims
Sure-stopping coaster brakes; comfortably padded saddle
Chain guard protects shoelaces while you pedal
Lifetime frame warranty; six-year warranty on components
Ladies Beach Cruiser Bikes
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PEDEGO - Electric Bike
Mens Beach Cruiser Bikes
Links to Interesting Bicycle Safety Information
- BicycleSafe.com
- How to Not Get Hit by Cars
- Bike Safety Ad That'll Crack Your Skull
- "Be careful when transporting fragile goods," reads the copy.
Check out this interesting photogragh - please wear a helmet! - Bicycle Related Injuries
- Each year, more than 500,000 people in the US are treated in emergency departments, and more than 700 people die as a result of bicycle-related injuries.
Learn more about the problem of bicycle related injuries and what you can do to prevent them at the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.* - Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
- Summary: There is no federal law in the U.S. requiring bicycle helmets. The states and localities below began adopting laws in 1987, mostly limited to children under 18. More info on helmet laws follows the list.
Visit this website to see the LAWS for your State!
Great GEL Bike Saddles on AMAZON !
Riding in comfort ..... with a Gel Saddle or Gel Bottomed Shorts !
DAISY BELL - A Bicycle Built for Two
How to Build Your Own Beach Cruiser Bike
- Build Your Own Beach Cruiser Bicycle
- Building your own cruiser bike is a rewarding experience and an excellent way of getting to get to know the mechanics of your bike. These bikes are well known and were popularized in the 1950s. They are characterized by wide handlebars, fat white-walled tires and simple mechanics. Often single speed and with coaster brakes, the simplicity of these bikes means all you need is a few simple tools and you can be cruising on your cruiser in no time.
Inline Front Handlebar Bicycle Basket
Wicker Brown 12" x 9" x 10"

Inline Front Handlebar Bicycle Basket Wicker Brown 12" x 9" x 10"


Product Features
Attractive, synthetic rattan weave is strong and weather resistant
Strong steel frame and black mesh bottom
Quick release clamp attaches to handlebars, just click a button to release the basket and carry it with you
MANY OTHERS BASKETS TO CHOOSE FROM ON THE SAME AMAZON PAGE - JUST CLICK ON THE BASKET TO SEE THE OTHERS!
Schwinn OPP Bell
(Colors May Vary, Black or Chrome)
Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light
with Quick Cam Bracket Mount

Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount


Product Features
LED bicycle light for illuminating path on the road
Includes 3 white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LED lights
Quick Cam bracket mounts attach securely to handlebars
100 hours of runtime on 2 AA batteries (included)
Offers flashing and steady modes; lifetime warranty
Miss Gulch on her CRUISER Bike ! (Just for a Laugh!!!)
The Wizard of Oz
CRUISER Bikes on eBay
Great Bicycle Baskets on Amazon
Add the finishing touch to your NEW Beach Cruiser!
'Couture Cruiser' is Fashion for Your Bicycle Ladies!
Roll in Style !
- Beach Cruiser Bikes - Basket Liner Tote Bags
- Couture Cruiser's Basket Liner Tote Bags are the first basket liner in the market with dual tote straps and the highest quality bike basket liner in the market! CC basket liners for cruiser bicycles easily converts to a tote bag (patent pending) so you can carry it with you. CC's bags are perfect for the beach, school, farmer's market, or gym. They are adjustable to fit most wire and wicker bike bicycle baskets.
Couture Cruiser's Headbands are perfect for polishing your tresses in couture style for the active girl on the go. Why not get one to match your bicycle basket liner tote bag!
Roll in Style%u2122!
Couture Cruiser Bicycle Basket Liners
For Your Beach Cruiser Bike
'Couture Cruiser' at CycleStyle Fashion Show
Fashion for your Bicycle !
iTunes
Your Source for ANY Music !
Load up the iPod and RIDE!!!!
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Yours | Jason Mraz | We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things | |
| Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat) | Jason Mraz | We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | Michael Bublé | Michael Bublé | |
| Everything | Michael Bublé | Call Me Irresponsible (Bonus Track Version) | |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Michael Bublé | Michael Bublé | |
| Smile | Uncle Kracker | Happy Hour (Deluxe Version) | |
| Banana Pancakes | Jack Johnson | In Between Dreams (Bonus Track Version) | |
| Better Together (A Weekend At the Greek) | Jack Johnson | ||
| Butterfly | Jason Mraz | We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things | |
| You Don't Know Me | Michael Bublé | It's Time |
Beach Cruiser Bikes at Cape May Point State Park, NJ

On our recent visit to Cape May Point State Park this past Memorial Day weekend (2009) they were everywhere ! What you ask ??? BEACH CRUISER BIKES !!!! People were out in force riding these classic bikes all over the park and the streets of Cape May. Having just created this webpage about the nostalgic and wonderful beach cruisers I could not help but take a photo to add here. This picture was taken right by the Lighthouse at the Point and as you can see the beach cruiser is still #1 at the seashore!
Bicycling for Women
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- feel good . do good . look good --- cycling
- This blog is intended to promote elegant transportation cycling, to complement all the blogs for cycling as a sport.
- Riding Pretty
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- Change Your Life ... Ride A Bike
- A BLOG for people to share how riding a bike has changed their life!
Bicycles are transformative objects. They have helped liberate women at the end of the 19th century, provided affordable transportation for millions of people around the world for the last 150 years and opened vistas of exploration and fun for generations of children. Currently, great efforts are being made to provide bicycles for AIDS workers in Africa, tsunami survivors in Asia and underprivileged children in the U.S.
Those are big changes- a bicycle ambulance in Zimbabwe can be the difference between life and death. But bicycles can bring small changes to any life lived, anywhere in the world. Riding a bike makes us aware of the weather, demands that we pay attention to all our senses, requires co-operation with others on the road, challenges our understanding of our bodies and pushes our self imposed physical limits.
This blog is about these changes and how even small shifts in perspective that can come from bicycle riding can lead to big changes in how we see the world, how we live in it. Changes in our impact on the earth, or even just noticing how nice it is to have the wind in your hair. Sometimes, all it takes to have you change your career or go back to school or meet your neighbor for the first time, is a good bike ride!
We look forward to sharing our stories, and even more, to hearing yours! Please, please, please send us your bike of change and life stories! Why do you ride? Where has riding taken you? How do you tackle the challenges of where you live to keep riding? Did you meet your spouse on a bike? Did you use one to get away after sneaking out of the house at night? Share your adventure with the rest of us. - Let's Go Ride A Bike !
- As two girls who practice city cycling with style and think you can too, we started this blog to share our stories, learn more about cycling and encourage others to rediscover the fun of riding a bike.
- She Rides A Bike !
- She Rides a Bike
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Last year my husband and I began an experiment in bike commuting. Morning and after work rides soon became the best part of our days; with coffee stops and evening detours for sushi. My blog records my journey toward a more simple and satisfying life; the "slow" but always well-dressed lifestyle. Alas, my attempts to leave a lighter footprint will no doubt be at odds with my obsession with finding the perfect pair of ballet flats. - The Belle Rides a Bike with Style - Sweet Georgia Brown !
- I'm a woman born and reared in the South with a bike named Praline Supreme. She's a 1974 or '75 Ross Europa 3 speed purchased from Rich's by the original owner. We like to go out when it's not too hot so that I can ride up and down hills. Hopefully, we will get into some urban exploring soon.
- The Epicurean Cyclist
- Is this site for you?
Well.
Maybe.
If you prefer wool to polyester, twine to electrical tape and friction to index shifting, then there's a good chance you might like this site.
I'll be writing about bike camping and touring and talk about some of the things I like. It's not for everybody. You might think some of the stuff is outdated, quaint or over-priced. That's fine too.
This site won't be perfect and I won't be able to tell you everything about everything that's out there and I may get some things wrong on occasion, but I just want to talk about some stuff I've used that I like and would recommend to a good friend.
Enjoy!
-Russ Roca - Portlandize
- Cycling for everyone here in Portland Oregon.
- Velocouture
- Vélocouture is the practice of bicycling in stylish, everyday clothes. This is the companion blog to the Vélocouture group on Flickr.
- Recycle, Refurbisn & Ride!
- "When you undertake to investigate a bicycle for the first time, take an old one as a subject, and endeavor to put it in perfect running order." {Maria E. Ward, The Common Sense of Bicycling, 1896}
OLD BIKE BLOG - Bikes & The City
- Blogs about biking around San Francisco, CA and around the country.
- Where the Bike Lane meets the Runway (Fashionable Bike Photography)
- San Francisco-Based Bicycle Fashion Blog
Inspired by Copenhagen Cycle Chic, we decided to start our own San Francisco-based bicycle fashion blog. When we see a stylish cyclist, we shoot their picture and blog about it. - totcycle ... family biking
- Totcycle | Family Biking
Tots on bikes, kids as cargo, family cycling, and other high-occupancy velo goodness. - Cycle Style Show - Salt Lake City, Utah
- Cycle And Style's website is an online magazine for Women who love cycling and like to look great doing it. There will be articles and great photos as we focus on bicycling issues, and fashion, yes, but also on nutrition, health, family issues (children & bikes), how-tos, tips and advice and a commuting section that focuses on women bike commuters. It is just being launched! Come and look it over-articles will be seasonal and updated several times a week.
- Beach Cruisers On Campus
- Especially at the larger more rural campuses, having some sort of bike transportation was pretty imperative. Going from dorm to class to different buildings can be a taxing ordeal. This is why the beach cruiser bike has become a favorite on campus.
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B E A C H C R U I S E R S !
Beach Cruiser Memories
Do you have special memories of Days at The Shore riding a beach cruiser bike? Or are you considering purchasing a new Beach Cruiser bike? Share your thoughts with us !
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- Nice idea for a lens. Very informative. Gave you a quick thumbs up.
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- I use to ride all of the time when I lived in St. Louis, we had the Katy trail and the great river road, which follows the Mississippi. I moved South and riding in 95 + weather is not for me. Your lens brings back great memories. You got me thinking, winters here are great for riding.
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- I ride my all-terrain bike at the shore, in the woods and on the street. Love love love my Haro bike, almost as much as I did the old Schwinn I had as a kid.
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- Thanks for the lens roll. I love this lens, so much information! 5 stars
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- Thanks for lensrolling my lens. I love Your lens! I'm lensrolling you to http://www.squidoo.com/biketrails. Thanks!
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