When riding a bike, a helmet is something that must be worn. Whether you are eight or eighty years old, a helmet will make the difference between you walking away after an accident or you winding up in the hospital.
The state championship time trial this past Saturday was my last race of the season. After a season filled with ups and downs I was putting a lot of pressure on myself to do well at this last race.
My little stage race, which pales in comparison to the Tour de France, was definitely a challenge for me, pushing myself to the limit three times in just two days.
This is a great time of year for cycling. However, lately I have found myself dragging my feet rather than running out the door to ride my bike.
The routes were definitely challenging but it was the farms and locally sourced foods that made this ride a truly unique and special one.
Participating in Strava can be a lot of fun. However, it can quickly become an obsession and source of pressure as it takes on a life of its own.
It’s a beautiful sunny day and you are enjoying a wonderful ride on your bike when all of a sudden you realize you have a flat tire. Here are the steps you need to take in order to get the flat changed and continue on with your ride.
It is always frustrating when your bike is not working properly. However, if you spend some time learning the basics of how your bike works you can probably save yourself some frustration by being able to prevent or solve more minor problems yourself.
These rest stops offer a chance to see these farms and also to sample some fresh produce grown right there in the Hudson Valley.
In the cold temperatures you can get windburn, frostbite and even, in extreme cases, hypothermia. So, you really need to keep almost every inch of your body covered and protected from the wind.