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The 2009 Season -- Race Calendar

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:15:01 +0000

Suite 101 gives you the dates for your diary as it looks ahead to the biggest races of the 2009 professional road cycling season...

Hoy resolute after strong return

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:15:01 +0000

Chris Hoy insists there will be no let-up after outsprinting Britain's young stars in his first races in the UK since the Olympics.

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Claim Your Lane! Part II

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:15:01 +0000
We share the road with bigger, faster vehicles driven by people who may or may not pay attention. I ask people what their biggest fear is while riding on the road and by far the answer is "being struc...

Eight (8) Tips For Bicycling Safely In Traffic

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:15:01 +0000
Are you nervous about you or a family member riding a bike on the roads and in traffic and how to feel safe' Here are surefire tips that will help make your ride a safer and more pleasant experience....

Cycling: Kiwis upset sprint cycling elite

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:15:01 +0000
A trio of Kiwi cycling teenagers has upset some of Australia's best to win the team sprint final in Tasmania. Auckland's Regan Sheath and Sam Webster teamed up with national sprint champion Eddie Dawk...

When and How to Take a Brake

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:15:02 +0000
Brakes are a vital component of a bicycle's construction. You depend on your brakes to work well and quickly. There are a few things that contribute to braking, and the following article will discuss ...

Bicycle Century Training - How to Supercharge Your Speed For a Century

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:01 +0000
If you are planning on bicycling a century or are already training one of the things you will be focusing on is your average speed. This number will be the best tool you have to working out what your ...

Exercise Debate - Cycling Vs Running

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:15:01 +0000
Running Surfaces Where do I go from here' That is the question raised sometimes when an avid exercise or competition runner is looking for a place to stretch out the legs for a short time. There ar...

Knowing Your Chainrings - Chainrings For Every Rider

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:15:01 +0000
Bicycle chainrings work by transferring energy coming from the pedals to the wheels at a stationary pace, allowing the rider to control the speed of the
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:15:01 +0000
The above is not an easy question to answer. How much training you need to do depends on so many factors that the answer is different for every individual. Below I will discuss some of the points you ...

Tour winner Pereiro to ride in Adelaide

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:15:01 +0000
The 2006 winner of the Tour de France, Spain's Oscar Pereiro, will ride in next month's Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

McEwen hopeful team switch will help chances
Australian Robbie McE...

Extra: Bike to Work Book

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:15:01 +0000

The Bike to Work Book
by Carlton Reid and Tim Grahl
pdf sampler

FredCast 111.7 - Bikes For Goodn...

Local takes out Devonport Wheelrace

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:15:01 +0000
In Tasmania, north-west coast riders have dominated cycling competition on day two of the Devonport Carnival.

Aussie cyclist Cooke signs for Vacansoleil
Australian sprint specialist B...

Ten (10) Ways To Make Your Bike Ride Relaxing And Injury Free

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:15:01 +0000
Are you ready to take a bike ride - and just wondering if you are really ready' Here are 10 tips that will help insure that your bike trip is as enjoyable, stress free and injury free as possible.

Cycle To Lose Weight - In Plain English

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:15:03 +0000
The three most efficient aerobic exercises is running, cycling and swimming. I did all of them when I was in high school, but now I prefer cycling.

BMX Bikes - ET and the Olympics
Whe...

Cycling Shoes Guide - The Right Shoes to Wear For Biking

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:15:01 +0000
Cycling shoes are different from any other footwear because their structure and design are meant to make pedaling more comfortable. In this guide, you will learn how to fit the shoes well and how to c...

Ten (10) On-Bike Nutrition Tips For the Conscientious Bicycle Rider

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:15:01 +0000
Have you ever wondered how you are supposed to prepare yourself nutritionally for a strenuous bike ride or a long distance bike ride' We are going to go over 10 tips for preparing yourself for a succe...

Benefits of Cycling For Your Child's Health

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:15:01 +0000
It is not beyond belief to claim that cycling meets all the conditions of a perfect exercise to a level equaled by nothing else. The main advantage is that it is carried out in the open air fulfilling...

Studded Bicycle Snow Tires

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:15:01 +0000
Last Christmas (2007) my parents bought me Studded Snow Tires (Innova Studded Winter Tire - 26 inch X 1.9 inch with 104 studs) for my Mountain Bike. These tires worked great at first. With the extra a...