A tandem bicycle is a type of cycle that carries more than one rider or peddler. Tandem bicycles offer a popular form of exercise and travel in the form of a buddy system. read more
Learning to do your own bike maintenance can save you trips to the bike shop and some money. One of the simplest jobs is changing cables. Cables will wear out and stretch over time, so it's a good idea to replace them every year or so, depending upon the amount of riding you do. read more
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
Mountain bike components in general are known for their toughness as well as their efficiency, and mountain bikers rely especially on wheel sets that are efficient enough to keep them going on singletrack, yet tough enough to put up with the bumps and crashes that come along with flying down a hill. The best mountain bike rims are generally lightweight and s… read more
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 pricing and designs that solve the challenges faced in bike design, White Industries components are innovative. read more
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If you're thinking of getting out on the road on a bicycle, it's important to have reliable equipment. While you can spend anywhere from $500 to more than $10,000 on a road bike, the sweet spot for a good beginner's bike is $1,000 to… read more
Cycling as a form of transportation or for exercise is clean for the planet. If your cycling tubes have been patched until they cannot be patched anymore, are worn out or just will not hold air anymore, consider doing something green.… read more
If speed is of the essence when you're on the bike, aero racing wheels are a smart investment. Aero wheels eliminate much of the wind resistance and drag you'll encounter with regular bike wheels, letting you travel faster and further… read more
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...
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...
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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