Hobbies & Crafts

The Pannier vs. Trailer Debate for Biking Adventures

June 17, 2010

Quick short jaunts on the bike with a light backpack on your person are not too bad and it will not likely affect your center of gravity. However, if the load is heavier and you are planning a biking adventure, you need to consider how to transport your gear. A backpack can be quite fatiguing [...]

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Four National Parks that Provide a Great Biking Experience

June 17, 2010

Biking is the perfect way to experience the great outdoors and here in the good old USA, there are plenty of sights to see. Do you enjoy biking desert-like areas or is the ocean more your speed? Of course, there are also the mountains, forests and many more of nature’s wonders. While there are many [...]

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Getting in Shape for your Bike Tour

June 17, 2010

If you are planning any type of extended bike tour, you will need to make sure that you can handle the physical challenges that touring entails. You will have to pack essentials for your bike tour as well as some supplies in case of breakdown and all of this stuff will weigh down your ride. [...]

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The Great Descent – How to Traverse Downhill on your Mountain Bike

June 17, 2010

You’ve purchased your mountain bike and have been itching to head to an appropriate outdoor venue to try it out. However, there is just one problem … you’ve never really learned how to traverse downhill on your mountain bike. You may encounter some steep terrain so you need to learn how to handle yourself so [...]

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Bike Touring with a Recumbent Style Bike

June 17, 2010

Some people love biking but for some health reason or another, they cannot ride a traditional bike and must try other biking alternatives. Luckily, there are several types of bikes that are a bit off the beaten path when it comes to style. The recumbent bike is one of these “different” kinds of bicycles. The [...]

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