A family was having financial difficulties in a small African community. They had a difficult time getting around because they lived far from the closest market. While their kids had to travel far distances to get to school, the parents had to walk for hours carrying heavy loads of merchandise to sell. It was a … Read more
The national bicycle industry supports over 1 million jobs, generates close to $18 billion in taxes from all levels of government, and contributes close to $47 billion in meals, travel, and lodging purchases made during bike trips and tours, totaling approximately $133 billion annually to the U.S. economy. This research was created by the League … Read more
The first bicycles were brought to Africa by Europeans in the late 1800s, beginning the continent’s bicycle history. It is well known that European explorers, conquerors, and missionaries brought bicycles to Africa as a mode of transportation and communication. As a missionary in Uganda, Rev. Robert Ashe brought the first bicycle into the continent in … Read more
Cycling provides some unexpected social advantages in addition to being a terrific mode of transportation. Cycling, for instance, can encourage friendship-building, community engagement, and even mental health improvement. Bike riding is enjoyable, good for your physical and mental health, easy for getting around town, and environmentally responsible. To increase social connection, a recent study calculated … Read more
The size of your bike will depend on the type of bicycle, your stature, your cycling style, and your preferences. A properly fitted bike will be more enjoyable to ride, more efficient, and more comfortable. Customers can use this bike size chart to help them select the proper size. It is only intended as a … Read more
It is extremely important to stay hydrated during any form of exercise. If you’re an avid cyclist, you should know how important it is to stay hydrated during a ride. And to do that, you need a reliable water bottle that you can easily access while you’re pedalling. But with so many different types and … Read more
Asia is a huge and diverse continent with a bustling food scene and a rich cultural legacy. There is a genuinely excellent way to explore the magnificent continent of Asia. With its unique landscapes and wide range of civilizations, bike tours are one of the best ways to explore the great continent of Asia. In … Read more
Being a bike lover or someone who uses their bike to do all running around, recreation, and exercise, being able to fix a flat tire on your bike should be one of the first things you need to learn to have a seamless ride and tackle any challenge you might have while on the road. … Read more
Just like adults, children get the same ecstatic and happy feelings when they ride a bike, they also feel the same disappointment and sadness when they set a cycling goal and try their best to work towards it but it doesn’t seem to be working for them. Teaching children how to ride a bike can … Read more
Cyclists frequently take their riding seriously during the summer. It’s simple for cyclists to get lost in the training grind with more sunlight, more free time, and a schedule full of races to get ready for. It takes a tremendous amount of commitment, patience, and focus to train. All cyclists can agree that while riding … Read more
YES!! You can lose belly fat by cycling every day. The beautiful thing about cycling that can never be over-emphasized is how you do what you love doing and still get immense results from it. Apart from the other health and fitness benefit, recreational and adventurous benefits of cycling, it also helps in killing one … Read more
Cycling has long been known to be a great form of physical exercise, but do you know that it can also have significant benefits for your brain health and cognitive function? Studies have shown that incorporating cycling into everyday life is not only healthy for the body but also for the brain! If you’ve ever … Read more
Cycling is one of the best ways to stay active and get around town, but there’s nothing more frustrating than a set of brakes that doesn’t work properly when cycling. Whether you’re dealing with squeaky brakes, misaligned pads, or worn-out cables, it’s important to address these issues as soon as possible to ensure a safe … Read more
Many people believe they will never be able to ride a bike if they never learn to do so as children. Fortunately, this is not the case, and training an adult to ride a bike doesn’t need to be a difficult or tedious endeavor! You only need a teacher that is willing, an open area, … Read more
Cycling provides a complete physical and mental workout, so its many advantages are clear. Cycling can be viewed as the ultimate low-impact, adaptable (indoor/outdoor) form of exercise, resulting in better mental health, a lean body, and robust cardiovascular health. You don’t fully understand the effect cycling has on your body until you get on a … Read more
Whether you plan to race, concentrate on sportives, attempt your first-century ride, or simply want to improve as a rider, all three are essential elements. You’ll also need strong resolve, the ability to concentrate and follow through on a plan, and a fair base level of fitness. But in the end, it will all be … Read more
For many people, riding has always been a joyful and thrilling sport. The high and ecstasy you experience when cycling at your top pace and power are unmatched. The truth is that while your body strives to pass a new plateau and advance to the next level, training to increase your sprint and endurance for … Read more
One of the best ways to lose weight and stay fit is to pick up a bike and start cycling. It is in fact, the best form of cardiovascular exercise you can participate in. It has over the years proven to be an excellent way to build physical endurance, burn calories, and improve cardiovascular fitness. … Read more
An accessory is anything that can be put in to make an object more functional, versatile, or pleasing. When thinking of bicycle accessories, we usually think of things that improve rider safety, but accessories can make riding more relaxing and improve the aesthetics of the bike. Bikes are infinitely customizable, and there are all kinds … Read more
Cycling is hard!!! Forget what anyone told you before you started cycling, whether you are doing it as a form of sport, exercise, recreation, or a means of transport it is hard, especially in the beginning. But then it pays off in the long run and then it no longer gets hard, but rather becomes … Read more