There are many reasons for cycling on the road and there are several different types of road bikes. The four main types of bikes for road bike cycling are road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and folding bikes. All of these types of bikes also have many variations and different designs so choosing the right […]
Road Cycling rule book
Rule Number One: Two by Two: If you are new to road cycling, you may be surprised to see how structured and controlled a group of road cyclists can be. Even though each and every cyclist is competing and has arrived with the intention of winning they also seem to move as part of a […]
Helmets for a safe ride
What’s the most important part of your body? Everything, if you were to be asked, but the main and central organ that controls everything is located in the head. Almost all your senses are located there, including sight, smell and hearing. Your sense of balance is also encased in that super-hard skull of yours, so […]
Road Racing Tips
Whether you’re cycling on an ordinary day, it’s always best to check your bike first. And when you’re about to race, always ensure that you bike is on top shape before getting into your cycling jerseys. Check tire pressure, proper greasing and the like. To avoid major repairs that cost much money, always check your […]
Road Bicycle’s Era
Mountain bikes brought an unbelievable amount of new participants to the sport of cycling. They had an appeal that their road counterparts didn’t have. It was a friendly sport, which opposed to the racing, and somewhat snobbish, nature of road cycling, allowed its participants to ride at their own pace, without having to invest thousands […]
Road Touring Bicycle
It’s technically possible to adapt any bike into a road touring bicycle for short journeys, but if you’re planning a long tour, then you are better getting a bike designed for the job, a road touring bicycle is designed to carry the extra weight of loaded panniers that you will need to take on your […]