Though the big purchase is over, your new bike is in need of some important accessories. While the specific accessories that you need will vary greatly depending upon your intended use, there are several common bike accessories for which you may be in the market. You'll need to consider a few important characteristics and make a wise, informed purchase. read more
Cycling is a popular activity and sport for Swedes as well as visitors. All major towns have bike paths and designated cycle lanes. For those who enjoy an easy, scenic bike ride, the south of Sweden has a gentle landscape. The average bike rental costs about 100 SKr per day (about $15 USD) if you wish to tour around for the day but there are also many guided… read more
Taking old bike parts to fashion into new and different purposes saves natural resources and money. Bike builders can easily save these resources and money by making chopper bicycle handlebars out of old handlebars. With a simple set of tools, an afternoon to cut and sand the old handle bars, and a few hours spread over a couple of days to paint, this projec… read more
Determining the correct fit is important when considering the purchase of a new road bike. Accessories and paint will mean nothing if the bike is not properly sized to you. A frame that is too small or too large will result in an uncomfortable ride. Choosing a bike correctly sized to you involves taking measurements of your body and matching the results to a… read more
Tearing through a forest, speeding down a mountain trail, touring on a dirt trail, mountain bikes are a great way to hike on wheels into terrain bereft of paved roads. Although there is little danger from motor vehicles, mountain biking has many dangers, which can result in a head-first flip over the handlebars or flying off the bike seat into the brush. Con… read more
Road bikes are one of three prevalent types of bicycles, the others being mountain and BMX or stunt bikes. A road bike is lightweight in construction and intended for riding on paved or other smooth surfaces; mountain bikes are heavier… read more
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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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