Now do you see what I mean by these tolerances being mangled by the first few minutes of riding down the sidewalk? The pressure of you riding, along with the shocks of bumps and the cracks in the sidewalk will quickly add a lot more eccentricity to this groove, but […]
Nootropics is a blanket term that covers a wide range of compounds that affect brain function and brain health. More specifically, they have an effect on cognitive function – predominantly memory, creativity, executive functions and motivation. These compounds can be found in a range of products from prescription drugs like […]
Mountain biking is the popular biking sport that riding bicycle off-road. For those veteran mountain bike rider, they have the a-z equipment and know the best routes for their skill level. What about the beginner who wants to get into the mountain biking sport ? What kind of mountain bicycle […]
Now, besides the basic for the beginners, what is other mountain bike outfitter to be considered for a biking trip? Let’s look at the clothing, there are a few items which worth considering if budget is not a concern for you. You may be more enjoyable and comfortable with mountain […]
In my last article I talked about what to look for in your pre-ride inspection. In this article I want to illustrate a few useful tools that everyone should carry with them while out on the trails. Basic Tool Kit: Tire Levers Tire levers are a tool that will help […]
Moab, Utah, was a place that I always knew I must one day visit: a virtual Mecca to anyone who has ever claimed to be a mountain bike rider. My recent pilgrimage there was fraught with suffering and thirst in unbearable heat, clearly discernible perils, and tremendous rewards. Moab overwhelmed […]
Types of Bike Pedals Before we begin talking about which bike pedal to choose for your biking needs, let’s first take a look at the different types of pedals available: Platform Bike Pedals Platform pedals are “flat” pedals and have been the basic pedal design forever. I had these pedals […]
Recognized as a perfect melding of person and machine, biking has always been about speed, barreling down a road and getting from point A to B as fast as possible. It’s over the last few decades that we’ve sought to adapt bicycles to different terrains and styles of riding. One […]
You’re getting old. There’s no reason to neither deny it nor feel bad about it; we all get old. But what we can do is slow that aging process down. Sure, you may just age gracefully like a fine wine – getting better with time. But the odds are, you […]
If you are like most people, when you see a bunch of bodybuilders, it is easy to think they have a lot of muscle but very little above the neckline in the way of intelligence. But when the movie, Pumping Iron came out and the sport of bodybuilding exploded on […]
Kite surfing is a sport that has gained significantly in popularity over the past couple of years. This is very understandable, at least if you watch some of the champion Kite surfing events and see how much fun it looks. Kite surfing is also known as kite boarding or fly […]
Some years ago, there were two characters on the popular comedy show, Saturday Night Live, that made good natured fun of the sport of bodybuilding. The characters had a bodybuilding show called “Pumping up with Hans and Franz”. The two talented comedians who performed the skit were Kevin Nealon and […]