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Cycling trip Packing 101
Tags: bike gear, Cycling Helmet, cycling jackets, cycling jerseys, Cycling Wear
Posted in Bike Helmets, Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, Cycling Wear on January 19th, 2010
Some people enjoy packing for long trips. They enjoy picking out what to wear and how to arrange things. But packing for a cycling trip is an entirely different thing. Even if you have the right cycling wear and gears but if you do not know just how to arrange and pack them, they’re of no use.
When packing for cycling trips, take into consideration how long the ride is going to be, what the weather is and comfort items that are a necessity. If you’re not using cycling jerseys, pack one. They help protect you from the cold especially during at night. Cycling jackets also help since it provides warmth. It keeps you comfortable and warm while on or off the track.
If your load is only light, you can use a backpack to carry them all in. It won’t be a hassle to riders even if they get off their bikes a lot of times. But if your backpack is too heavy, it can be a problem. It’ll give added weight to the hands, wrists and shoulders resulting in strain. You can use under the seat bags or you can fasten things on the rear deck or rack in the seats near the axel. A nylon trunk bag attached to the rear of the bike will help keep things organized. Other bike gears include glove compartments where you can place maps, sunglasses or anything that you need easy access to.
You must remember that in packing for cycling trips, you must load up the bike and not the rider. With everything in check, the right cycling wear and a strong, sturdy cycling helmet, you are all set for your cycling trip.
The Right Clothes for the Right track
Tags: Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, Cycling Helmet, cycling shirts, Cycling Wear
Posted in Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, Cycling Helmet, Cycling Wear on December 31st, 2009
Cycling requires a great deal of discipline, strength and focus. However, it also calls for the right set of cycling apparel for a safe and comfortable ride. In fact, different cycling tracks entail different types of clothing.
Road Cycling:
The most basic of cycling wear such as the right shirt and shorts should be worn in this type of cycling. Shorts should be made from lycra and they must come with a padding. This protects you from painful saddle rubs. Professional road cyclists must place the name of their sponsor somewhere visible in their cycling shirts – sleeves or the back.
Track Cycling:
Track Cycling calls for a one piece skin suit made from Lycra. It should also have pads in the seat of the shorts. Wearing a one piece suit avoids any form of distraction or discomfort to the rider. Mitts must also be worn to protect the cyclist from falls. It also allows cyclists to get a good grip of the handlebars for difficult stunts/tracks.
Cross Country Mountain Biking:
They have the same cycling gear as that of a road cyclist but since mountain tracks are often muddy and wet, waterproof jackets always come in handy. A good set of mountain bike shoes allow the cyclist to pedal accurately.
Downhill Cycling:
This is an extreme type of cycling thus it calls for extreme cycling wears too. Aside from the padding on the seats of their shorts, they should also have padding all over their bodies. The right cycling helmet protects the cyclist from any fall or accidents that may occur. Extreme safety and precaution must also be at all times observed.
What is disability cycling?
Tags: bike gear, bike helmet, Cycling Gear, Cycling Helmet, mountain bike helmet
Posted in Bike Helmets, Cycling Helmet on November 22nd, 2009
Cycling is a sport for everyone. This isn’t a lie. Even people with certain disabilities can join and enjoy cycling. With the support from the government and the encouragement from the people all around, discrimination and physical requirements are thrown out the window.
Different bike gears have been created and manufactured to answer the needs of people that have physical disabilities. These bikes allow them to enjoy and reap the benefits of cycling despite their condition. For riders who have visual impairments, there are tandem bicycles that allow them to make use of their partner’s sight while they contribute mostly to the legwork. For riders who are on wheelchairs, there are handcycles that allow them to make use of their hands to pedal instead of their feet. And for people having problems with balance, there are tricycles that have a supporting wheel to guide them. Regardless of the cycling gears used, the main point of this is that people are given the chance to be fit even under their given conditions.
Of course, like any other cyclist, cycling helmets must never be forgotten. Riders must have cycling or mountain bike helmets that meet the Australian standards. This way, they get the optimum protection that bike helmets are supposed to give.
Disability cycling is not for exercise alone. It has also become a competitive sport. Paralympics feature competition events for cyclists with vision impairment, lower limb disabilities and even cerebral palsy.
Through this, people are given a new sense of hope and a boost to their self-confidence. Cycling has crossed borders, color, gender, race and even physical strength.
A woman’s cycling diet
Tags: Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, Cycling Helmet, cycling shirts
Posted in Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear on October 25th, 2009
Aside from the proper cycling apparel, proper diet is one thing that cyclists must take seriously. Diet doesn’t always mean eating less. In cycling, diet means eating the right kinds of food to sustain you with the essential vitamins and minerals needed to boost your performance.
Women get into cycling mainly as a form of exercise and to lose weight. Since women can store more fats than men, they tend to eat less to lose more. This is dangerous because there are certain things that come with eating less.
Be aware of what you eat but you must also ensure that you are not compromising your protein intake. Protein is needed to repair damaged muscles after each exercise. It helps in the generation of new muscles in place of the old muscle tissues that were destroyed. Lack of protein can lead to fatigue and anemia. No matter how sturdy your cycling helmet is to protect you from suddenly fainting, prevention of the effects is much better.
In watching what we eat, we are mindful of calorie intake. However, calories help with women’s menstruation. Not having enough calories can cause irregular to no period at all.
Contrary to what we’ve heard, coffee can actually be of help. The energy you use in cycling is taken from some fats and mostly from carbohydrates. Since fats are what we are aiming to lose, using up energy from fats would help big time. Caffeine can help increase the body’s ability to get energy from fats.
Iron can also be a problem. Iron is present in food that we take in and we need every last bit of it for hemoglobin regeneration, etc. If you eat less, you’re also cutting back on iron intake. You must consult a doctor so they can help make sure that you are losing fats and not iron.
Being fit for cycling is more than just the right cycling helmets or the most comfortable cycling shirts. There’s more to it than just the ultimate cycling gear. There’s the proper diet too and it can make a whole lot of difference.