Biking Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 9:17 AM

Mountain biking by its very title would suggest it to be a sport that requires the use of a mountain. This is a sport that has gathered worldwide interest and a vast majority of its following originates from the UK: strangely a country that is not exactly known for its mountain ranges. Devoted riders have painstakingly built tracks and trails in forests and woodland throughout England, Scotland and Wales, which has certainly boosted the sport's awareness and accessibility - even to c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Wolfgang Jaegel @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:16 PM

Nestled between the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, Whistler is one of the North America's fantastic resort destinations, located about 75 miles north of Vancouver in Canada. Teeming with breathtaking vistas comprising snow-capped peaks, excellent terrains, enthralling waterfalls, lush green forests, dazzling lakes and rivers, Whistler is regarded as a year-round playground providing opportunities to enjoy a continuum of thrilling summer as well as winter activities. Among many oth... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:13 PM

Children like to play with miniatures. They have their doll houses, toy cell phones, toy guitars, and even toy vehicles. But older children may have more adventurous tastes, and want for toys that are - well, still miniatures, but are flashier, more expensive, and more functional. Mini bikes are among such toys. If you happen to be a mini bike enthusiast, your child may be lucky enough to have a parent who knows all about the fun of owning and riding Baja mini bikes. Technically speaking,... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Friday, 7th September 2007 @ 1:08 AM

About to buy your first mini motorbike? You'll have to know the basics of buying new pocket bikes. It's not just a matter of what's hot and what's not - no matter what kind of bike you buy, you should be aware of some factors that may actually complicate the fact that you own one. Planning and being aware of the risks and pitfalls that come with owning something like a mini motorbike are necessary. These are just some of the things you have to ask yourself before you c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 10:22 PM

If you're not a pocket bike enthusiast, or if you have never bought a minibike, the term "super pocket rocket" may confuse you. For starters, the term "pocket rocket" doesn't apply to just any minibike - there are minibikes after all that aren't motorized, and are just good old-fashioned pedal cycles. These rockets generally refer to miniature motorized bikes - or mini motos, are they are sometimes known - which are built especially for racing and/or display. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 12:42 AM

Racing bikes are good bikes and they all have similar traits to them. The light weight frame that you might have to your bike may be made of some light weight metal such as aluminum. The wheels that you are riding on called tires are made to be able to withstand high pressures. The handle bars are slightly lower than usual and the gears and brakes may be in a cluster so you don't have to take your hands off the grips anytime. If you just like to simply go on an easy going bike ride, ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 30th August 2007 @ 1:00 AM

When you buy a new bike lock you need to buy the one that is going to guarantee that your bike will not get stolen it is better to have a bike than have to walk. It does not matter how often you ride your bike or how you ride your bike you are always going to need a bike lock if you go some where in public with your bike. If you're going to the store real quick someone who needs a new bike only needs a minute to steal your bike while you're inside the store. This crime happen... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 28th August 2007 @ 1:00 AM

Often when or if you buy a new bike it will always come with a stock seat. The seat that is stock on the bike is made to fit and take your weight. Most of the stock seats are very uncomfortable and hurt. That is why you can get other bike seats with a gel mesh that is like a bed for your butt while riding your bike. If you have never ridden with a different bike seat then the one that is stock on your bike then you're in for a surprise. The thing you will need to think about whe... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 26th August 2007 @ 1:14 AM

If you are going on a ride anytime soon you will need to remember one thing, to wear your bike helmet just to be safe and not get a ticket. Even if you are not riding on the street you should wear a helmet. If you are riding on streets you should always where a helmet, you will lose an in accident and be hurt if you are not wearing a helmet. As you probably already know there are all kinds of add on bike accessories that you can buy like lights, light clothing, reflectors and horns as wel... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 24th August 2007 @ 2:15 AM

If you like riding your bike then you know it's hard to ride without the best accessories. Especially when you know a lot of the best accessories out there are for safety as well. The one bike accessory that you will always need to wear and own is the bike helmet. A lot of states have made riding without one illegal. So you should wear one anyways to be on the safe side. Also when you are taking a little bike trip on the road you need to be motorist friendly. Even though a l... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Friday, 24th August 2007 @ 2:11 AM

Easily customized bikes is a hot deal for enthusiasts of "choppers," or bikes that have been optimized for performance. That is why many bike manufacturers make it a point to design models that are exclusively customizable. Makers of the more famous brands of bikes, even minibikes, have gone the extra mile to create customizable models. But it is well-known that Baja minibikes are not among them. It is not easy to customize Baja minibikes, given that they are specially designed fo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Pat Carpenter @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 5:52 PM

Any place where the terrain is rough and the sky is blue in Dallas, Houston or elsewhere in Texas is a place you'll probably find mountain bikers. The sport of mountain biking usually refers to riding bicycles, which possess particular design characteristics, off-road, although sometimes the term simply refers to riding a mountain bike. It's a tough, demanding sport that requires endurance, good bike handling skills and a lot of self-reliance. It's an individual sport that ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Pat Carpenter @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 10:53 AM

Texas is a large wide-open state with a lot of exciting and beautiful spaces and places. There are a variety of terrains available, providing individuals who enjoy mountain biking numerous trails and roads to travel on for hundreds of miles. This variety also caters to the sport's five different categories: cross country, downhill, freeride, dirt jump and trials/street riding Cross-Country (XC) is the most common form of mountain biking. Participants ride point- to-point or in a loop... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 7th May 2007 @ 12:25 AM

One of the greatest marvels in human experiences is the beginning of each adventure or misadventure. And with each time we begin, the experiences we've learned prove to be more beneficial than not starting at all. Each step of training must be regulated and done according to the typical (and standard) measures that must be used to avoid definite pitfalls. On training for a USA triathlon, a beginner must secure to it that he had been active for quite several months before joining a co... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 30th April 2007 @ 12:28 AM

Plan remains to be a plan not until some action pushes it to realize its potentials. All of us are capable of making a good start and see our start to its end with each plan that we do. However, our greatest fear is not that we cannot make them. It is the fear that we know our capacities yet we never maximize them nor use parts of them. In a game of endurance, we have to understand that we should optimize our full strengths and work on our failures as we flex our physical and mental musc... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 23rd April 2007 @ 12:22 AM

There must be some reasons why when it comes to triathlon apparels, it is purely a personal preference of the racer. Well, of course team uniforms mark the exemption. Depending on the agreement or the rulings as imposed by a team, racers are issued or mandated with a single type of uniform. In general, however competitors are allowed with their choice. One theory is to give allowance to the comfort level of the racer himself or to provide him some freedom in choosing his own apparel. Bein... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Robert Sheehan @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 1:03 PM

BMX Parks are either made of wood or they come in concrete forms. In most cases, the parks meant for BMX riders are council supplied parks made of metal. The style of riding determines whether the parks are made of wood or concrete. Parks made of wood are apt for technical rides while concrete allows a fast flowing style. Riders who are always in look for gaps and have an aim to fly from the coping generally like the hasty style. Parks for BMX riders are places to try out skills... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 12:20 AM

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to be able to perform your best in a triathlon competition. You might be riding the best equipments and gears in the world but without enough strength, training and willingness to outdo everybody else, your investments may be mere nothing. Aside from the entry ticket, you are sure to finish the race with a great sense of achievement at a minimal cost and lots of hardwork. For starters, verging into a triathlon competition is really ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Robert Sheehan @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 5:03 PM

Dirt bike dealers are always eager to introduce the popular dirt models of Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Husaberg and KTM. Like Motorcross, such bikes are unmatched for thrilling off-road competitions. The dealers make sure that the machines manufactured by the said companies are powerful and frothy having knobby tires for maximum grip on the ground. Dirt bikes are not sold directly to the consumers instead a group of well equipped authorized dealers manage the show. These ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Robert Sheehan @ Monday, 2nd April 2007 @ 7:33 PM

Pocket dirt bike specifically refers to a much smaller bike model. The introduces of the pocket dirt variety are trying hard to popularize this version of dirt bike to people of all ages. These manufacturers have come up with various pocket-sized editions of bikes at negligible costs. Giovanni, Blatta, Vulkin, Panterra and the big bosses like Honda and Yamaha are busy stealing the show with this pocket edition of dirt bikes. Pocket dirt bicycle is the fastest roadrunner of the century more...