There are many reasons for cycling on the road and there are several different types of road bikes. The four main types of bikes for road bike cycling are road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and folding bikes. All of these types of bikes also have many variations and different designs so choosing the right bike for your needs can be a big decision. What type of bike you choose to ride on the road depends on how often you will use it, the purpose and distance of the journeys you make, as … [Read more...]

Rule Number One: Two by Two: If you are new to road cycling, you may be surprised to see how structured and controlled a group of road cyclists can be. Even though each and every cyclist is competing and has arrived with the intention of winning they also seem to move as part of a group, evenly separated into groups of two. This is because, traveling in twos can decrease the number of collisions and keeps the group from stretching onto the road into the path of passing automobile traffic. As … [Read more...]

What's the most important part of your body? Everything, if you were to be asked, but the main and central organ that controls everything is located in the head. Almost all your senses are located there, including sight, smell and hearing. Your sense of balance is also encased in that super-hard skull of yours, so all in all, if you lose your head, you won't be much of anything, can you? You need to protect your head from all kinds of danger, like head injuries, wounds and others. It's not … [Read more...]

Whether you're cycling on an ordinary day, it's always best to check your bike first. And when you're about to race, always ensure that you bike is on top shape before getting into your cycling jerseys. Check tire pressure, proper greasing and the like. To avoid major repairs that cost much money, always check your bike after each ride. Don't let your bike get muddy. Aside from being unsightly, mud and earthen materials will make your bike rust. Even if you've been on race once, try to have a … [Read more...]

Mountain bikes brought an unbelievable amount of new participants to the sport of cycling. They had an appeal that their road counterparts didn't have. It was a friendly sport, which opposed to the racing, and somewhat snobbish, nature of road cycling, allowed its participants to ride at their own pace, without having to invest thousands of dollars to buy an Italian pro bike that they would use maybe once or twice a month unless it was to run errands. This early mountain bikers quickly … [Read more...]

It's technically possible to adapt any bike into a road touring bicycle for short journeys, but if you're planning a long tour, then you are better getting a bike designed for the job, a road touring bicycle is designed to carry the extra weight of loaded panniers that you will need to take on your journey. If you're planning to do a number of long-distance tours then investing in a road touring bike is a good idea. Touring bikes are light but strong enough to carry the extra load required … [Read more...]