August 1, 2016

CYCLING 101: Cycling tips for the beginner cyclist

Cycling 101: Cycling tips for the beginner cyclist. Beginner's guide to biking.


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Cycling 101: Biking Gear


High visibility cycling outfit: Clothing guide for safer biking
This is a beginner’s guide to cycling gear, with a high visibility twist so you can be a safer cyclist and be seen better on the road!

Beginner's guide to cycling gear, using high visibility cycling clothes as an example of what type of bike apparel is out there for you to wear! If you're buying cycling gear anyway, why not buy a few pieces of high visibility clothes for bike safety! Whether it's road cycling, city bike commuting, mountain biking, bike touring, or triathlon training, here are some ideas for your cycling outfit for safe biking! This is a list of fitness gear to consider for your outdoor travel adventures.


Bike repair kit: Emergency bike tools you need for a flat tire
With longer outdoor cycling workouts, an emergency bike kit becomes essential cycling gear. Here are some flat tire bike repair tools to have in your kit!

With longer outdoor cycling workouts, an emergency bike repair kit for a flat tire becomes more considered essential biking gear and essential bike accessories. Make sure to have the right tools and pump in your bike seat bag, handlebar bag, or top tube bag, whether you’re road cycling, mountain biking, triathlon training, bike touring, or bicycle commuting! Here are some flat tire bike repair tools to have in your kit!


Biking gear for triathlon training: What you need and don’t need
What gear is essential for bike training and what is not? This beginner’s guide is geared towards people training for their first sprint triathlon so it contains relevant information for beginner cyclists too, even if you’re not training for a triathlon!

What cycling gear is essential for bike training and what is not? What are necessities and what can you do without? This biking gear list is geared towards beginner triathletes training for their first sprint triathlon, so it includes relevant information for beginner cyclists too, even if you're not training for a triathlon!


Winter biking gear: What to wear for cold weather cycling
Winter biking takes a different approach. Part of it is knowing how to dress for cold weather and wearing proper winter cycling gear. Here are some tips!

Winter biking gear: How to dress for cold weather cycling


Cycling jerseys: Common features of a cycling-specific shirt
Most cycling jerseys are designed with common features, with the biking position of a cyclist in mind. Here are common features of a cycling-specific shirt.

Cycling jerseys: Features of a cycling-specific shirt


How to choose a bike rack for your car
Is the best bike rack for your car a trunk rack, roof rack, or hitch rack? Here are some tips to help you choose the best bike rack for your biking fun!

Is the best bike rack for your car a trunk rack (rear rack), roof rack, or hitch rack? Or maybe a truck rack, RV rack, or spare tire rack? Here are some tips to help you choose the best bike rack for your biking fun and outdoor travel adventures!


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Side note!
If you'll be snorkeling on your next vacation, consider wearing these types of UV swim shirts. Also see about what to pack for Hawaii for hiking, snorkeling, and more essentials! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Oahu that will give you Hawaii vibes!



Cycling 101: Biking Injuries


How to prevent common cycling injuries
Foot, ankle, knee, hip, neck, hand. The good news is that most of the common cycling injuries are preventable. Causes and prevention tips.

Common cycling injuries and how to prevent them. The good news is that most of the common cycling injuries are preventable. Causes and injury prevention tips for biking. Foot, ankle, knee, hip, neck, hand.


How to adjust bike seat to prevent knee pain
Avoid common cycling injuries. DIY bike fit techniques about how to adjust your bike seat to the right height to prevent knee pain.

Avoid common cycling injuries. DIY bike fit techniques about how to adjust your bike seat to the right height to prevent knee pain.


How to plan an active recovery day to make the most of your training plan
The repetitive nature of cycling creates a greater risk of injuries. Use your rest day to focus on injury prevention through active recovery.

Use your rest day to focus on injury prevention through active recovery. The repetitive nature of cycling, running, and swimming creates a greater risk of injuries, so help to minimize that risk! Include active recovery as a part of your training plan.


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Cycling 101: Bike Safety


Rainy day cycling: Tips to avoid disaster
Don’t let wet weather stop you from getting out for a bike ride! Here are some riding tips for cycling in rain to prevent injuries and disaster.

Tips for cycling in rain


High visibility cycling outfit: Clothing guide for safer biking
This is a beginner’s guide to cycling gear, with a high visibility twist so you can be a safer cyclist and be seen better on the road!

Beginner's guide to cycling gear, using high visibility cycling clothes as an example of what type of bike apparel is out there for you to wear! If you're buying cycling gear anyway, why not buy a few pieces of high visibility clothes for bike safety! Whether it's road cycling, city bike commuting, mountain biking, bike touring, or triathlon training, here are some ideas for your cycling outfit for safe biking! This is a list of fitness gear to consider for your outdoor travel adventures.


Gear | Injuries | Safety | Travel | Food


Cycling 101: Bike Travel


How to choose a bike rack for your car
Is the best bike rack for your car a trunk rack, roof rack, or hitch rack? Here are some tips to help you choose the best bike rack for your biking fun!

Is the best bike rack for your car a trunk rack (rear rack), roof rack, or hitch rack? Or maybe a truck rack, RV rack, or spare tire rack? Here are some tips to help you choose the best bike rack for your biking fun and outdoor travel adventures!


Scenic bike rides in the United States: Where to bike in all 50 states
Here is a list of biking ideas, with recommended bike rides for all 50 states for a memorable cycling vacation and cycling destination!

Here is a list of cycling ideas for the US, with recommended bike routes for each of the 50 states that will provide you with a scenic bike ride. There are just so many places to choose from that would make a memorable cycling vacation and cycling destination!


Flying with your bike: Comparing airline bike fees
What will it cost you to take your bike on the plane with you? Here is a list of airlines for comparison with their baggage policies and bike fees.

Flying with your bike: Comparing airline bike fees - What will it cost you to take your bike on the plane with you on your next vacation or destination race? Here is a list of airlines for comparison with their baggage policies regarding sports equipment.


How to find a cheap cardboard bike box for air travel or train travel
Options for finding a cheap cardboard bike box for travel by plane or train. Maybe even a free cardboard bike box for your air travel or train travel!

Bike travel tip: If you're looking for a cheap cardboard bike box, even if it's for a plane and not the train, check your local Amtrak train station. They may sell cardboard bike boxes! (For a small fee.)


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Cycling 101: Biking Food


Benefits of tart cherry juice for recovery: Tart cherries as superfood
If your bike ride got your muscles working hard, tart cherries may help you with post-workout recovery.

Tart cherries may help speed up your recovery from muscle soreness after a workout. Whether cycling, running, swimming, or another form of exercise that got your muscles working hard, here are reasons to consider tart cherries and tart cherry juice as your post-workout recovery drink or food!


Post-workout recovery drink: Peach smoothie recipe
Just got back from your bike ride? Make this peach smoothie recipe for a solid post-workout recovery drink after your ride!

Peach, pineapple, banana, honey, greek yogurt (plain/vanilla), and milk! Make this peach smoothie recipe for a solid post-workout recovery drink after your bike ride!


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