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Cycling is Good Exercise, Burn Off those Calories and Just Have Fun

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:21:57 -0600

Cycling is a great form of exercise for many people, especially for people over 40. It is also a good form of transportation. The sale of bicycles have increased enormously in the USA in the past few years, maybe bicycles will be the number one sourc...

Vintage Schwinn Bikes | Bicycles | Story | Collections | Collectibles | Parts

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:57:02 -0600

The Schwinn Bicycle Company was founded by Ignaz Schwinn in Chicago in 1895, and grew to become the dominant manufacturer of American bicycles through most of the 20th century. The story of its rise illustrates many principles of sound business opera...

Child Bike Seats: Put the Kid Up Front!

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:59:19 -0600

Let the kids ride up front! I've found that the rear-mounted seats and trailers don't allow parents to interact with the child while riding.

I've found a better way.

Below is my story and links to deals on bike seats.

Here's a video of a bike seat i...

New Orleans by Bicycle: A Tourists guide to living like a local

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:43:33 -0600

With its beauty, history, and food, New Orleans is a tourists delight, but to see New Orleans any way but by bicycle is to miss out on much that this city has to offer. This guide is a great start to everyone who is interested in our culture, and wha...

Novelty Cycling Jerseys

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:48:45 -0600

If the only solid colored cycling jersey that appeals to you is yellow, help has arrived! This shop has novelty cycling jerseys of every stripe (except striped!!), so you're sure to find one to suit your personality. Chose from your favorite heavy me...

The Best Bicycle Helmets for Kids and Adults

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:13:19 -0600

As an avid cyclist who has had plenty of falls over the years, I swear by the use a bike helmet whenever riding a bike.

I am listing all of the Consumer Reports top rated bike helmets for adults and kids.

Bicycle-Powered!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:53:03 -0600

As people work to develop sustainable forms of energy, one fun development has been the rise in bicycle-powered generators and appliances.� Drawing on the ready supply of human energy, these devices let the spinning wheels of bike riding produce...

Bikes in The Netherlands

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:51:52 -0600

There is no country in the world where biking is so normal as it is in The Netherlands - except China. This is a tribute to Dutch Bikes. Yes, we really do a lot of bicycling - and we've got the bikes to show for it.

[A reader told me the people of D...

Bicycle Design

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:15:31 -0600

As I say in my bio, I like bikes... a lot. From a design perspective, I am very�interested in the many types of bicycles that meet a variety of different user needs ranging from racing to riding for transportation. I truly believe that the bicyc...

Bicycling in Michigan

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:12:57 -0600

Michigan is a great state for bicycling. Here's some helpful information for finding bike clubs, shops, and trails to get the most out of bicycling in Michigan.

Hub Gears for Bicycles

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:28:12 -0600

I was brought up in the cycle trade and therefore became familiar with most types of bicycles. Most of my riding has been on single speed bicycles (both freewheel and fixed wheel) and on 3 speed hub gears. My experience in repairing and replacing bic...

Triathlon training gear, bike trainers, nutrition, books, and DVDs

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:54:40 -0600

Triathlon training gear, equipment, books, DVDs and nutrition at USA Sports Training

Recumbent Bicycles are Comfortable and Fast

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:44:14 -0600

You may have seen recumbent bicycles before and maybe you have wondered why people are using this kind of bikes. I want to give a short introduction here in this lense. There is a wide variety of models available. There are recumbent bicycles and tri...

Triathlon Blogs

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:04:02 -0600

Many triathletes and would-be triathletes like to keep a journal of their training. It helps to be able to look back and see progress or mistakes, and it's part of the learning process. Keeping a triathlon training blog online also helps to keep the...

Bike Across America [ May-June ]

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:09:08 -0600

This is the Squidoo version of a friend's blog from the summer of 2006, when three cyclists attempt to travel across the country in two months on their bikes, with the support team following, making meals and setting up camp each night.

The ride is ma...

Bicycle Gears: Shift into a new experience

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:37:04 -0600

I'm sure that in the course of riding your bike you have had some trouble with the gears. When you click the shifter it doesn't shift or it shifts to far, or it throws the chain into the spokes of the rear wheel. There are some simple things you can...

The Right Bike Rack for My Family

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:36:31 -0600

The are a ton of bike racks (aka bicycle carriers) on the market today. Roof mount, trunk mount, hitch mount, rails, hangers, platforms, and the list goes on. How do I figure out which one is right for my family?

That was exactly the dilemna I faced...

Mountain Bike Racing

Wed, 02 May 2007 22:52:32 -0600

There are various ways to get started in mountain bike racing.� I got started a few years ago, and here I'll let you in on some of the tips and tricks I've learned during my career.

Cycling Secrets

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:57:37 -0600

The Cycling Secrets lens is the squidoo of www.cycling-secrets.com - a cycling resource and community site. It offers free software for cyclists, provides resources and information and supports a number of bicycle related charities.

National Bike Registry

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:24:53 -0600

While many types of property theft have declined in recent years, bicycle theft is on the rise according to FBI statistics. The increasing popularity of bicycling as a sport and a means of transportation have made bicycles an easy target for thieves....

BMX and Skate

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:14:01 -0600

Hope all you BMX and SKATE fans out there like my site plz if you think it is good tell your friends and family. Hope it helps you in some way

I also have another site it is a gokart site (go kart) hope you will have a look at it its really good

Bicycle Racing

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:54:58 -0600

Maybe you have been riding recreationally for a while and are interested in giving racing a try. On the other hand, maybe you would rather just watch what is going on in the world of pro racing. Either way, the links below are a great place to start....

A women's guide to road cycling

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:51:17 -0600

If you are a new road cyclist and want to improve your fitness, enjoy your rides, increase your distances or get more comfortable on the bike, we'll try to hook you up with the very best information out there on the web. Before you know it, you'll be...

How To Choose Cool Bicycle For Your Children?

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:43:31 -0600

Bikes are a wonderful gift to buy your child. Not only do they provide so much joy, and an immense amount of fun but also in learning to cycle builds confidence and helps to develop a valuable life skill of riding a bike and engaging your child in th...

The top 10 reasons to buy an electric bike

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:23:43 -0600

I've made up my mind to do my bit for the environment. After doing my research I went out and�splashed out�on a beautiful electric bicycle. It's a nice shiny piece of machinery that not only does the job, it looks great too. Whi...

Everything About Bicycle Seats

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:58:05 -0600

While riding a bicycle, the rider must enjoy the ride to the fullest. This is possible only when he has a good bicycle with an extremely comfortable seat. With an uncomfortable seat, riding the bicycle can cause a nerve breaking experience. This is h...

The Road Bike Source

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:37:09 -0600

The road bike is one of the most efficient means of transportation and exercise available. Road bikes get "infinite MPG" and are a great way to get around. Millions of people ride them for exercise, camaraderie, competition, transportation and leisur...

The Easiest Way To Learn To Ride A Bike

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:30:21 -0600

It's a rite of passage for every child, learning to ride their bicycle without training wheels. Teaching a child to ride can often come with a variety of scraped knees and tears but that doesn't need to be the case. So, just what is The Easiest Way T...

Restoring a Unicycle

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:18:52 -0600

I found this 16 inch wheeled unicycle among my late father's belongings.

I have decided to give it a new lease of life.

As my son, Dan, is considering restarting my father's wheel building business he will be dealing with the wheel, which won't lea...

Choosing a Women's Bike

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:42:59 -0600

Women are generally slighter in stature and height than men. They tend to have longer legs in proportion to their bodies, smaller hands and feet, wider pelvic bone structures, narrower shoulders and shorter arms. So women need to buy a specific women...

BestBrand World Bikes

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:28:35 -0600

Dedicated to finding and selling the best deals on new bikes!

BestBrandWorld.com

Tour De France 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:44:16 -0600

The 2008 Tour de France is the 95th Tour de France. The event will take place from July 5 to July 27, 2008. Starting in the French city of Brest, France, the tour will enter Italy on the 15th stage and return to France during the 16th, heading for Pa...

Which Accessories Is Necessary For Your Mountain Bike?

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:44:03 -0600

There is a large quantity of accessories available for mountain bikes and it is possible to spend as much as you did on the bike. But a lot of the accessories are gimmicks and are not needed for typical mountain biking. Instead of buying those fancy...

What Types Of Shoes Are Best For Cycling?

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:44:23 -0600

Picking the right bicycle gear is as important as picking the right bicycle itself. A lot of energy is required by the biker to complete a bike journey and so it is important to wear the right clothing and shoes. Rider's body needs to feel the...

Talk About Mountain Bikes

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:31:15 -0600

Let's Talk About......

How To Choose The Right Bicycle Clothing

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:43:22 -0600

Having the proper bicycle clothing and apparel can also help with the benefits. Having comfortable clothing for your ride will help you ride longer and more efficiently. Proper cycling clothing is perfect for short or long cycling trips. Cycling appa...

Outdoor Performance Merino Clothing

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:01:35 -0600

Let's talk about wool.

Let's talk about that silky-soft, all-natural revelation of a fiber. That constantly renewable, head-spinningly versatile and altogether unmatched material. It's more then just the best thing clothes could ever be made of: it'...

Mountain biking in the SF Bay Area

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:51:07 -0600

This lens is information for people living or planning to visit the Bay Area and are interested in pulling out the knobby tires.��Whether you�are an�established mountain biker, or on the sidelines wondering if�you should play...

Electric Bike Shop

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:31:10 -0600

With gas prices at an all time high, an electric bike is an option to consider. An electric bike lets do the pedaling yourself if you want, but you can also let the battery-powered motor kick in to give you a power boost on inclines, when you're ridi...

What You Need to Know About Bike Helmets

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:42:13 -0600

Many people oppose helmets stating that they offer little to no protection against major impacts to your head. They would argue that we do not use helmets when driving a car or walking down a sidewalk even though we still have our heads exposed, so w...

Slipstream-Chipotle Pro Cycling Team

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:27:54 -0600

The Slipstream-Chipotle team have taken a new approach to fighting back against the doping that has plagued professional cycling the past decade. The American team shows their commitment to competing clean by testing their athletes every 14 days by a...

Life on a bike

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:15:56 -0600

This lens will focus on the club sports cycling team of the University of Oregon.

Wheel deal!

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:48:51 -0600

I created this lens because I want to refurbish an old bicycle for my girlfriend. My hope in publishing this is to document the process, and do the same for future projects.-G

Mountain Biking Through the Eyes of 198

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:19:59 -0600

Mountain Biking as seen through the eyes of 198. Detailed reviews, thoughts and ride reports by a rider that is entrenched in the industry.