When and where do you ride your road bike?
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I commute and shop by bike, but thats just pottering. When I ride seriously (at least once a week) I ride a minumum 4 hours and usually longer than that. Sometimes I'll be on-road, sometimes mixed, sometimes off-road. I try to average in excess of 14mph irrespective of terrain.\n\nOccasionally I do long rides (80-100 miles), almost exclusively on-road. I'll average about 10mph on these and I'll usually do it all over again the next day. These long rides take it out of you, but they're immensely rewarding mentally and physically. \n\nIf you're feeling knackered at the end of rides it may not be exclusively a fitness problem - cycling is all about technique - always try to get into a rhythm that minimises effort and at which you feel comfortable oveer long periods. Only push it when you really need a burn - maybe sprinting the last 5 miles of a ride for instance.
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http://www.epa.gov/otaq/roadbike.htm\n\nCall the hotline
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downhill moutain biking, trust me
867741
I don't know where you can go, but I have a suggestion. Take the pedals off the bike and practice scooting around on it. You'll eventually be able to coast farther and farther. When you get comfortable balancing for longer periods, put the pedals back on.
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all depends on what you wish to do with it.\nAbout 20 years ago when i was into BMX racing , my choice of bike was the light weight "redline"
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Also, try the Breezers... Very well thought out bikes for the Commute/Townie thing. The "Townie" bikes are a little more involved than the standard "comfort" bikes, as they have eyelets for racks or are made to mount lights, and other features that're nicer. \n\nSome "comfort" bikes will fall into the "Townie" catagory, and vice versa. And then if you take a road "Sport Tourer" and add a rack, fenders, and maybe some swept back/upright bars, it'd could be considered a "Townie" as well.\n\nIt's sort of a marketing buzzword, sort of a small clasification.  I'd say, find the bike that meets your needs and you are comfortable on, regardless of what it's called.
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The biking event is where all the eating happens.  What we do is break up a protein/energy bar into bite size pieces and stick it to the bar of the bike.  This is all pre-race obviously. Make sure to have water to wash down those sticky bars.
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Check out this website it has alot of cool places to ride, This is how I found the trails i ride on now. \n\nhttp://www.places2ride.com/
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For a road bike, look at something in the range of 56cm to 58cm.  For a mtn bike, look at something in the range of 16.5 in to 18 in.
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We have a mountain bike club. And our motto is (The more the merrier). The club is a great group of men and women that just love to have a great time, do some traveling and enjoy the benefits of the exercise. \n\nIn our opinion we don't care what kind of biking you do, it is just cool that you doing it!
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A pretty general question!\n\nOverall I prefer trails to the road, but it depends on the scenery and the purpose of the ride.\n\nOne of my favourite rides in the UK's C2C - a ride across the thinnest part of England, from coast to coast, Irish Sea to North Sea. Its a purpose-built cycle route through some of the most spectacular secenery in Europe and its 140 miles of great fun. Good pubs abd B&Bs along the way too.
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freeride bikes, try Kona or Giant ! they have really good choice and they are cheap ! Cheers
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Get thee to a bike shop.  Get fitted.  Ride safe!
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Cycling is a fantastic sport. It keeps you fit without overstressing any part of your body, it gives you a cheap and effective form of transport and its a companionable way of seeing the World with your friends.\n\nSO: Don't be put off right at the beginning by making the wrong choice of bike!!!\n\nAlways buy the best bike you can afford. Go for a well known make - Cannondale, Trek, Specialised, Bianchi, Giant, Raleigh, Dawes etc.\n\nGo to a good bike shop and take their advice. They'll also fit the bike to you and give you the chance to try several different types until you find the one for you.\n\nAlso, go for good componentry (gears, pedals, saddle etc) - these make all the difference between a great riding experience and an irritating one that will put you off cycling forever.\n\nThink carefully about what you want - are you going to be cycling mainly on road or hurtling down forest tracks? Is it for town or for country, communting or long distance?\n\nYou should discuss your requirements with a good dealer.\n\nIn short: Don't buy online - find the best local dealer and buy from there.
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www.roadbike review.com\n www.mtbreview.com
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When it's time to ride, ride! Don't listen to music. If you ride on the roads, it prevents you from hearing traffic, plus you hear assorted rattles and squeaks and stuff from your bike that can indicate mechanical problems. If you're a mountain biker, your bike tells you all sorts of stuff if you're listening: When your tires are breaking loose in a turn, when your gears aren't shifting right, when you're getting a flat. A few times, I've even hear animals that could've ruined my day (mostly rattlesnakes).
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At USA cycling\n\nhttp://www.usacycling.org\n\nalso you can register yourself with them and get some benefits for racing etc.