Choosing the best type of bike to suit you can be a challenging task because but there are a confusingly huge and growing number of different types of bike to choose from. Your choice of bike will depend on your preferences, why are you riding, where you are going, how long will you be riding and terrain you want to ride. It is important to think of those factors before choosing a bike. To help you make a decision, here is a list of the different types of bike and…
Year: 2017
Why You Should Start Cycling
Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment. Here are some of the reasons why you should start cycling. Cycling Improves Cardiovascular Health You get the same cardiovascular benefits from cycling that you get from any other form of aerobic exercise. During cycling, the heart beats faster than usual. This exercises the heart and promotes good health. Studies showed positive results in terms of cardiovascular function. Those…
A Guide To Cycling In Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a city where the people life on their bicycles. Cycling is the primary method of transportation in the city with people using bikes to get to work, take their children to school and go shopping. Cycling is such a large part of life in the Danish capital that only 29% of households living there own a car. Statistics show that there are actually more bikes in the city than there are people. The World’s First Bike City Copenhagen is focused on getting people to use bicycles when traveling…
Preparing For The Moonlight Mass Cape Town Ride
If you’re someone that is into cycling and you live in or want to visit Cape Town, you have options. Moonlight Mass Cape Town is something that started as a social media experiment, and now it’s one of the more popular rides in this area! A ride like this is one where you’re with people and you will get to explore a little with them. It’s more of a social thing than it is a race. A casual night ride is what it’s all about, and it can be a…
General Considerations On The Woodstock Cape Town Cycle Lane
Cape Town is a cyclist-friendly city. There are countless cycle lanes and bike friendly venues, so cyclists can commute to and from work without any problems. Nonetheless, there are some challenges that need careful thinking and firm actions, as you are going to see in a moment. Unfortunately, cycling lanes are sometimes used as kerbside parking by vehicle drivers who don’t care about the community they live in. Motorists are also hogging these lanes, leaving very little space for cyclists to use. Experienced cyclists may be find with that, but…