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  • About Women's Classic Cross Country Skis

    Classic style cross-country skiing is not only one of the best cardiovascular exercises, but is a great way to get out and enjoy the winter scenery as well. Many outdoor manufacturers have women's specific cross-country skis, which have many advantages over unisex skis. read more

  • The Best One-Speed Folding Bikes

    Rising prices and falling incomes have made bicycle commuting more attractive. Folding bikes have targeted this market by allowing commuters to ride to a bus stop, subway, or train station, collapse their ride before boarding and unfold it at their stop for the short hop into work. read more

  • What Are the Benefits of Single-Speed Training on the Bike?

    Training on single-speed bikes has become increasingly popular with both mountain bikers and road racers. Any cyclist can improve their speed and endurance by putting in time training on a single-geared bike. read more

  • How to Convert a Fixed Gear Bike to Variable Speed

    Riding a fixed-gear bicycle on varying types of terrain requires physical strength surpassing that many cycling enthusiasts do not possess. Changing your bike to variable speed allows you to maneuver the same varying terrain with much less effort. Variable speed multi-gear drive systems help you achieve increased efficiency by changing your rate of pedal rev… read more

  • Comparison of Mountain Bike 7 Speed Cassettes

    Mountain biking gets you into the backcountry and on trails to explore, allowing you to work out and enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors. As their name suggests, mountain bikes are designed to climb the hills. Low gear settings and rations allow for steep hill climbs and spins uphill. The cassette, attached to the back wheel and derailleur, gives a rati… read more

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  • How to Choose a Bicycle

    Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a bicycle, take a moment to think about how you intend to use it. Choosing the wrong type of bike can ruin a good ride. Choosing the right type of bike can provide hours of enjoyment and fun. read more

  • Control a Nasty Descent on a Mountain Bike

    Launching down a hill at high speeds on a bike is something not just anyone should try without the proper skill and knowledge. Even the most seasoned rider can have scary dreams of losing his ability to control a nasty descent. The fol… read more

  • The Best Bikes for Women

    Many women decide to go on vacations to take long road rides they can't squeeze in at home, ride a bike on vacation for fun to the market, the beach or the bar, or try out mountain biking. All of these types of biking use different kin… read more

  • Gear Ratio Mountain Bike Vs. Ten Speed

    Mountain bikes and ten-speed bicycles operate on a similar shifting apparatus, although there are basic differences based on the specific uses of each type of bike. Mountain bikes travel on off-road trails, which influences their gear… read more

  • The Best Children's Bikes

    Bikes encourage kids to get outside and exercise. Whether your child pedals with friends on the weekend, is ready to race or is just starting out, there's a bike out there for him. Choose a quality bike in the appropriate style, and yo… read more

  • The Best Bicycles for Girls

    Over the past several years, bicycle companies have created lines of bikes designed specifically for women and girls. Now, younger girls can find a bike to fit their riding style and taste. Girls who are ready to keep up with the adu… read more

  • The Best Bikes for Gravel

    Gravel bikes are also known as mountain bikes, or off-road bikes in some cases, because these bikes were designed for harsher terrain. Instead of paved roads and concrete sidewalks, these are the bikes you take onto the gravel trails f… read more

  • How to Convert a Bike to a Fixed Gear

    Fixed gear bikes are increasingly popular among bicycle commuters and as a training tool for road racers. On a fixed gear bike the rear cog is connected directly to the rear wheel so that anytime the bike moves the pedals move. There… read more

  • The Best 10 Speed Bicycle Chains

    The chain drive system as used on the modern bicycle is a marvel of efficiency, approaching 98 percent on a properly aligned and lubricated configuration. On a multi-speed derailleur-equipped bike, the chain is designed to be both effi… read more

  • The Best Hardtail Bikes

    Many people's images of mountain bikes are of the dual-shock heavyweights that are built more for smooth descents than uphill motion, but many mountain bikers prefer hardtails for the power they provide on uphill sections as well as fo… read more

  • White Industries Bike Components

    Based in Petaluma, CA, White Industries bike components are made entirely in the US. Since 1978, from pedals to hubs, the company has made bike parts for both single-speed and road bikes, with worldwide distribution. With competitive p… read more

  • Bike Carriers for Kids

    Bike carriers allow parents to take children along for bike rides when the child is still too young to properly operate her own bicycle. Many types of carriers exist, ranging from backpack carriers to tow-behind attachments. Regardless… read more

  • Beach Cruiser Bikes for Women

    Cruiser bikes offer comfort during a ride around town or on a relaxed weekend trip. Their upright riding position takes pressure off your upper body and puts your back in a more neutral position. Larger seats and wide handlebars add c… read more

  • The Best Gearless Bikes

    Single gear, gearless or cruiser bikes, however you choose to call them, all serve the same purpose: comfortable commuting. Yet, cycling without gears can be a tough, even frustrating, activity. Cyclists who use gearless bikes often, w… read more

  • How to Convert a Road Bike to a Fixed Gear Bike

    It is not compulsory for a bicycle to have gears. In fact, the simplest kind of bicycle is the fixed-gear bike, which dates back to the first bicycles ever manufactured. A fixed-gear bike is a single-speed bike that does not have a fr… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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