Does anyone have any tips on biking?
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You need to supply a bit more detail. What sort of biking? Do you mean cycling or motorbike riding? If cycling, do you mean tips on handling, ride, maintenance, technique, skills, fitness, touring, racing, equipment etc?\n\nA good general book about all aspects of cycling is Richard's Bicycle Book.
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yeah , but make sure that u know how to ride it, its hard to control at greater speed, but u know the bike is coooooooool \n\ngo for it man
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Get some clip-less pedal shoes (SPD) and take some spinning classes.  This will A. get you in shape and B. get you used to getting into and out of the pedals.  You'll be in better shape than half of the riders out there. If you hit he class three times a week and hit the road twice a week you'll probably lose 15 lbs in the first month depending upon your body fat percentage.  To maintain your motivation you may want join a cycling club.  It's a lot more fun and safe to ride with a group.  The more experienced cyclist in your group will be helpful in getting you up to speed. The link below will help you.
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Well, yeah I do  know how to ride a bike. My favorite one is Mongoose and it's tight. I learned by myself and anyone can too if they try
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http://bikeflat.com or ask me. i can tell u how to do some tricks.
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ok - safety advice aside - have exit strategies - where and when you may want to pull out.  have support people around to help give advice on the route.  if you are doing a strict downhill thing - start at the bottom and increase your start point as you get used to the speed and turns.  (make sure there are no cars!)  the faster you go, the more tipsy you become so make sure the condition of the surface is suitable.  other than that if it isn't just speeed you are after, the same principles apply as they do for surfing or skiiing - zig zags slow you down etc.  HAVE FUN
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practice practice practice. my fiance is big into trials. if you want shoot me an email and i know he'll be more than happy to help you get started. the kid was practically born on a bike.\n\njust found a site worth looking into...\n\nhttp://biketrials.com/
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First off brake before you get to the turn and coast or pedal through it... You never want to brake in a turn... Things can get heck a ugly at high speeds if you do... I have the road rash to prove it...\n\nWhen braking, my advice is to use both your brakes... Focus on using the front one the most tho. Your braking power should be applied about 80% in the front and 20% in the back. Lean back as you brake to allow your front tire to get better grip and prevent yourself from flying over the handlebars...\n\nIt takes time to get comfortable using your front brake... Your first instinct is to lock up your back brake and go into a skid, but doing this actually makes you go faster and you loose a lot of control which can cause you to crash... 80% of your braking power is in your front brake so use it! \n\nI think it is a good idea to practice if you are not used to using your front brake... On a flat stretch of pavement make a chalk mark... Then get up to speed (15-20 mph) and when you get to the mark see how fast you can stop without skidding... Its a good exercise... Sooner or later the moving your body back as you brake with your front brake will become natural and when you get in a pinch you won't even think twice...\n\nI hope this helps... Have fun biking!
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do you mean shifting?\ndo one at a time while pedaling easy...\nyry to keep the chain as straight as necessary to avoid too much 'crossover'
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How did you learn to ride a bike?  I'm sure that you can get some heavy duty training wheels from somewhere.
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I really need to know also! I won a surfboard at a local raffle, and I want to learn how to use it. If I were you, I would ask some people surfing on the beaches what questions you have. They are probably the best people to ask because they've been through it already. \n\nOf course you can still learn! Is there a maximum age to ride a bike. No, but older people may get hurt as they become older (I'm talking 60+) So, as long as you're up for the soreness and risk of it all, go for it!\n\nIf I find out any info, I'll edit this.\n\nOh, and good luck! I Wish I could be of more assistance.
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I race mtn bike endurance events year round.  Sometimes I feel like I'm constantly 'in training'.  I've found what works best for me is to find some hills and climb, climb and then climb some more.  I'd also recommend getting a cheap road bike if you don't have one.  Putting lots of miles on a road bike will do a few things.  It will get you used to being in the saddle for long periods of time.  It will get you used to keeping a high cadence and get the legs used to spinning.  It will also get the lungs ready for the burn you feel in a race.  \n\nI also picked up the Mountain Biker's Bible.  It helped me lower my lap times by 10 minutes last year.  I think Amazon has it for like $15 and it's so worth it.  It has a list of good/bad foods, how to keep a training schedule, what to do b/4 and during the race and a whole lot more.  \n\nAlso check out forums.mtbr.com for some great info.  Check out the training forum and the endurance racing forum.  Both great areas to get some great info.\n\nGood luck at the race and welcome to the world of endurance mtn bike racing.  After this race, I bet you're hooked and you'll want to do more and more of them.  They are great fun and the biking community is a great group of people.
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I like the website \nhttp://www.hudsonriver.com/mtbiking.htm\nhttp://www.westchestertowns.com/htm/lnk/Link0213.html\n\nYou might also be interested in the westchester cycle club, I am not familar with it but here is it website.\n\nhttp://www.westchestercycleclub.org/
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GET INTO THE SADDLE!!!\nMake certain you have a HELMET (probably the MOST IMPORTANT piece of equipment), proper cycling clothing like riding shorts (bib shorts are the best), t-shirt or jersey, light jacket for cooler temperatures, etc...\n\nRide wherever there is NOT A LOT OF TRAFFIC! Make certain to wear reflectors! A bright YELLOW or ORANGE or PINK VEST with reflectors is BEST!\n\nTake a 20 minute ride minimum and build up everyday! You will NOT REGRET IT!\n\nSafety is MOST IMPORTANT! Riding will give you POSITIVE THOUGHTS, BUILD YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, PRODUCE WHITE BLOOD CELLS, OXYGEN TO YOUR MUSCLES AND BLOOD STREAM, and produce ADRENALIN!\n\nGET OUT AND GET INTO YOUR SADDLE!\nRIDE ON!!!
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that will depend on how hard you push yourself and the terrain.\ni personally usually go about 6-10 MPH on average whenever i go for longer bike rides.\n          \n           if you are going to be riding this distance constantly i might recommend getting a road bike it will allow you to go faster and make your trip easier
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I was you when I was 10, and what I did was watch other people who can ride, got training wheels (which is optional, but helps to learn balance) also it is important to know how to stop, and that is back peddling on a regular bike, and squeezing the handle bars on a mountain bike. Then you try to balance, and if you can do that half decent know how to turn and try to pedal. It is always important to use a helmet when starting.Don't get angry if the first time it is not easy, just keep going, and don't be afraid to ask some one to show you how to do it physically. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!
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Staying on the bike is a good start.....(try not to come off).\n\nWhen trying to get air with your bike, coming up to a jump, lean forward to get the speed up, then when you hit the top of the jump raise your butt up off the seat, it gives more leverage....