Wales falls short of cycling targets
Targets outlined in the Welsh government’s Walking & Cycling Action Plan 2009-2013 have not been met, according to newly-released data.
Guide: Road Cycling For Beginners
Road cycling for beginners is for those who have just decided to take up the sport, and need advice on how to start. Apart from the starting advice, they also need advice on what gear will be best to use, how to select the roads that are safe, maintaining the safety for others on the road and how to remain motivated and not drop out.
Top-End Cycling: Carbon Road Bikes
Carbon road bikes are the preferred choice for most professional cyclists such as racers or cycle couriers. Carbon fibre is the manufacturers’ favourite material as well, because of its numerous advantages. Here are some reasons why these bicycles are different.
Bicycle Clothing: What Cycling Gear to Wear and When
Avid cyclists know there is a wide-range of cycling gear available to choose from. Determining what you will need means asking yourself some key questions.
* What gear is required by law?
* What gear will provide the most comfort for the bicycling I plan to do?
* What equipment is best for the summer/winter conditions?
Choosing the best turbo trainer for you this winter
If you struggle to stay fit and trim in the off season, then using a turbo trainer may be the answer!
Bicycle Rims And Wheels, Your Bike Cant Go Anywhere Without Them
The first bicycle wheels were from a horse drawn cart, made of wood with a metal band round the bicycle rim, very hard and very uncomfortable to ride. Then a man called Dunlop (Scottish) invented the pneumatic tire, this along with Macadam (another Scot) inventing the tar road surface made cycling a lot more comfortable.
Bike Buying Tips
The Right Bike for You
Accessories For Mountain Bike
As a beginner mountain biker, it is quite natural for you to get a bit overwhelmed with all the mountain bike accessories that you see in a bike store or shop. Although there are many types of mountain bike accessories being sold in the market today, you do not really need all of them so don’t waste your money on the things that you will not really have much use when you go biking. Instead of buying those fancy mountain bike accessories, invest on safety gears and accessories.