www.world-of-bicycles.com http://www.world-of-bicycles.com Fri, 11 May 2012 15:19:59 +0000 en hourly 1 Things to Consider as You Bike Across the Country http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2012/01/21/things-to-consider-as-you-bike-across-the-country-2/ http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2012/01/21/things-to-consider-as-you-bike-across-the-country-2/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 www.world-of-bicycles.com http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/?p=13 Bicycling is something we all enjoy and whether we do it for fun or for sport, some of us just can’t get enough of it. We make sure we get up bright and early to get in a good ride, we queue up the DIRECTV so we don’t miss a single moment of the latest action from the Tour de France, and we are always looking for new and exciting ways to challenge ourselves. Have you ever thought about bicycling across the country? It’s really not as crazy as you think but there are a few things you need to do before you attempt this undertaking.

1. Make sure you have the money – unless you are some kind of machine, you are probably going to need to stop and rest and eat and that is where the money can come in handy.

2. Pack light – there are small bags you can find that strap around your neck and shoulder without encumbering you. Change of clothes, first aid kit, water, wallet, and any other essentials can easily fit in here.

3. Stay hydrated – make sure you have easily accessible water so you don’t dehydrate.

4. Navigation – whether you use your phone, some sort of GPS or a map, you need to make sure you know where you’re going. Wouldn’t hurt to get a feel for some of the areas in order to find places like bicycle repair shops.

5. Find a hotel with laundry machines – you can get your laundry done while you rest. It never hurts to practice good hygiene on the road.

]]> http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2012/01/21/things-to-consider-as-you-bike-across-the-country-2/feed/ 0 CHOOSE THE BRAND – BEST RIDING BIKES FOR LONG TRAILS http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/18/choose-the-brand-best-riding-bikes-for-long-trails/ http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/18/choose-the-brand-best-riding-bikes-for-long-trails/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/?p=11 The best riding bikes for long trails would be a hybrid bicycle. A hybrid bike has a wider tire than a racing bike and a smaller tire than a mountain bike. They are easy to handle whether you are on a packed dirt trail, gravel or a paved surface. They are comfortable because you are sitting more upright and you’re able to take in your beautiful surroundings as you tour the country side. The saddles (seats) are a bit more padded that those narrow ones you find on racing bikes and about the same as the ones on mountain bikes. These bikes still have multiple gearing system usually around 21 different speeds which would enable you to climb any decent size hill or gain speed on a downhill.

Additionally, most major bike brands carry a few hybrid bikes in their line up. You may also wish to purchase a set of handlebar extentions which are small bars which clamp onto the ends of your handbars. This will enable you to have a multitude of hand positions on your trail rides. One problem with bike that allow you to sit more upright is that your hands get numb or sore if they are constantly in the same position. Happy cycling!

]]> http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/18/choose-the-brand-best-riding-bikes-for-long-trails/feed/ 0 THE BEST TRAILS AND HOW TO REACH THE END http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/14/the-best-trails-and-how-to-reach-the-end/ http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/14/the-best-trails-and-how-to-reach-the-end/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/?p=10 Finding the best riding trails is a great joy for riders, especially when they have exhausted all of the usual trails they ride, and are looking for a new challenge to take on. So, when you do find a new trail, and it is extremely challenging, knowing how to tackle that trail, and getting a great ride, are important so that you will be able to make it to the end of the trail. So, for the first few rides on a new trail, you have to get to know the trail, and do not want to exhaust yourself by sprinting too early on, and not being able to make it through the whole trail. So, on your first ride, you do not want to take a joy ride, and you do want to challenge yourself, but at the same time, you have to remember it is a trail you have never ridden, and if you do not know the distance and the hills up ahead, you have to store some energy up for the end of the ride. So, make sure to get to know a trail, in order to get a great ride, and to be able to challenge yourself once you learned the trails patterns.

]]> http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/14/the-best-trails-and-how-to-reach-the-end/feed/ 0 WHERE TO BUY – CHOOSING THE BEST BIKES TO RIDE http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/11/where-to-buy-choosing-the-best-bikes-to-ride/ http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/2011/10/11/where-to-buy-choosing-the-best-bikes-to-ride/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.world-of-bicycles.com/?p=9 When you are buying new bikes for your riding, if you are looking to get the best ride, and the best bikes, you have to know where to buy the bikes, and which shops are the best to shop at. So, rather than shop at a large sporting goods store, you are going to want to find a smaller, well known bike shop in the city you live in. When you shop with a smaller bike shop, you will find that the staff has much more knowledge, will be able to tell you the best brands of bike to buy, and they are going to know exactly what you need, based on height, weight, and whether you are looking for mountain or off road, or trail bikes. They have the knowledge to lead you in the right direction, and ultimately help you in choosing the perfect bike for your riding. So, rather than spend too much money on the wrong bike when you shop at a sporting goods store, you will want to find the right bike, for the right price, and shop with a small local bike shop. You will get much better service, and the right bike for you.

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