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
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 your child will keep pedaling over the long haul. read more
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
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, whether shopping for groceries or cruising at the beach, understand the difference between ordinary and excellent gearless bik… read more
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 freewheel. In other words, the bike can only remain in motion if the pedals are spinning. Because of this, it is impossible to… read more
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
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
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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