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Q&A: What are some good Colorado bike tour names?

Question by Lizzy N: What are some good Colorado bike tour names?
I need to make a bike tour for a school project and mine is in Colorado I don’t know what to call it.

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Answer by jzn
Well it depends on the focus of your bike tour? Road or Mountain bike? Seeing how Colorado is know for the Rocky Mountains, you many want to incorporate that into it. Additionally, since the state from Denver going West is just about mile high or more above sea-level you may want to use that.

Ergo, Ride the Rockies, a Mile High.

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Does anyone know of a good cycling club in north GA?

Question by mike2644jackson: Does anyone know of a good cycling club in north GA?
I am trying to find a good club near my home where I can ride with other people.

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Answer by Edward J
Not sure were you are in North Georgia , so here is a link to all Georgia clubs
www.usacycling.org/clubs/index.php?state=GA

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I want to get into competative cycling, what are some good brands of racing bikes?

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by dickdavid

Question by Sean Guest: I want to get into competative cycling, what are some good brands of racing bikes?
I’m not bothered about price, also any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated

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Answer by John M
Go to the local bike shops they all have different levels of bikes for racing. I would get a bike with at least 105 components or above. You need to get fitted so the bike is comfortable for hours of training. You can spend $ 6,000 or more if you want.

http://www.bicycling.com/

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whats a good saying to put on a cycling club shirt?

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by kenhodge13

Question by Run Miles Run: whats a good saying to put on a cycling club shirt?
I am going to start a club at my highschool and then carry it on next year as an offical so what would be a good quote.

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Answer by POPEYE P
Well, I will tell you what on putting on my club jersey:
” I RIDE WITH JESUS”

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What is a good mountain bike to start off with ?

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by TRAILSOURCE.COM

Question by The K-Man: What is a good mountain bike to start off with ?
I use to ride a little bit but I am looking for a Mountain Bike that is not very expensive that people won’t laugh at, what would you say ? I am a begginner ?

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Answer by M V
Specialized Hardrock

Trek 3700

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Whats a good name for a party that my sports bike club is throwing?

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by Owen P

Question by Justin: Whats a good name for a party that my sports bike club is throwing?
Im in a Sports Bike club (crotch rockets). and were looking for a good name for a party that we are throwing in 2 months. 21+ age party. cant think of anything good

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Answer by Joe Schmo
We all got the same bikes party.

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What is a good bike seat for cross country biking?

Question by ethan b: What is a good bike seat for cross country biking?
I will be biking across the U.S. soon. My current bike seat kills my butt.

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Answer by edward w
Try one of these seats: http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1074804_-1_20000__22000 I have tried many and this one fits me like a glove…perfect! You will likely try many before you find the one that works best for you specifically. I have tried about 20 different saddles so far.

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Q&A: How to buy a lowrider bike? and any good accessories?

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by G.R.R.

Question by 40: How to buy a lowrider bike? and any good accessories?
I want to buy a lowrider bike and im not that familiar with what i need to look for when i buy one. I am also want to know what is better a 26″ or just a 20″

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Answer by WeRelectrified
A lowrider bike you can go to local bike stores or ebay. For bike accessories try putting in an electric bike conversion kit. You can get one for $ 249.00 at http://www.werelectrified.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y

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How to be Comfortable, Safe and Look Good When Cycling in Extreme Events

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by M.J.S.

How to be Comfortable, Safe and Look Good When Cycling in Extreme Events

Recently I took part in an organised cycling event called The Exmoor Beast.I managed to  complete the gruelling “short” course (70 miles of extremely hilly cycling over Exmoor) and during the 6 hours I was in the saddle, I had plenty of opportunity to observe what other cyclists were wearing and now feel well qualified to comment on appropriate wear for such an event. 

There were over 1000 competitors for this challenging event and so I had plenty of opportunity to see a vast variety of clothing worn by my fellow cyclists.  Being an Image Consultant I was interested in colour as well as the technical value of the kit on display.

Some of the elite athletes taking part wore specialist cycling clothing in an array of bright coloured jerseys. These outfits are designed specifically for cycling and make the rider more aerodynamic as well as warm and comfortable.  There is such a wide choice of colours that everybody would be in a position to find their perfect colour.  This type of clothing is available from specialist cycle shops and from the internet.

 The lesser mortals amongst us, such as me, were dressed in a variety of comfortable and heat efficient clothing and some were just wearing shorts and an anorak.  The single most apparent colour amongst the competitors was florescent yellow.  Although it is not a particularly flattering colour for most people, it does make the wearer highly visible. 

When competing in endurance competitions such as the Exmoor Beast, wearing sufficiently warm and comfortable clothing is essential.  Probably the single most important item is a pair of padded shorts!  The weather on Exmoor can change dramatically, but on Sunday we were lucky.  It was a dull day, but dry and not too cold, except when exposed to the strong winds.  I wore three thin layers, the inner one being a sports specific t-shirt that keeps you dry how ever much you sweat and the outer layer being breathable and waterproof.  The outer layer was the perfect turquoise blue, that suits my auburn hair and made me very visible, another essential on a dull November day as mentioned above.  I have to admit to my socks and inner two shirts being a perfect red for my colouring, even though they were not visible on the day, I just can’t help it! 

As I am an amateur cyclist, I was just pleased to have completed the course before it got dark and enjoy the comradely atmosphere of so many people enjoying a day out.  I can hardly express my admiration for the elite cyclists, who completed the 100 mile course in less than 5 hours and just hope that I can improve on my time next year.  My comfort is that I may not be the fastest cyclist but I was wearing colours that suited me!

Whilst safety and comfort are ofcourse essential, there is no reason why you cannot look good wearing flattering colours that suit your natural colouring.

Joanna Steele-Perkins is a senior image consultant with Colour Me Beautiful image consultants.

Based in Taunton, Somerset, she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. She offers advice on all aspects of personal image and her services include colour analysis, style consultations, make-up lessons and bridal advice.


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The Car Bike Rack – A Good Investment

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by beigeinside

The Car Bike Rack – A Good Investment

There’s few investments that will cost you so little and deliver so much than a car bike rack.

If you’re a bicyclist, you already know the pleasures and advantages of bike riding. Biking is an excellent way to lose weight, or more importantly to maintain once you’ve lost that weight. And it’s also a most enjoyable way to see the sights of a city. But biking is a lot more enjoyable if you can get out to the parks or out into the suburbs where you can enjoy the quiet of nature.

If you hesitate to bike because you don’t like being on your own, there are plenty of biking clubs eager for members. By joining a bike club you’ll meet people who share the same kind of interests. You’ll have an incentive to go out biking on a regular basis. It’s a win win situation.

The whole wide world is before you – at least, the parts of it that you can reach with your car. By taking advantage of your mechanical wheels you can get out to the trails in the mountains, woods, or even on the beaches.

But if you’re going on a long distance journey, you’ll need to transport your bikes somehow, and the perfect way to do that is with a car bike rack.

You’ve spent a lot of money on your bike – whether it’s one designed to take you over hill and dale, or one designed to take you careening down mountain trails – and you don’t want it damaged or scratched before you even get it out onto the trails.

You’ve also spent a lot of money on your car, truck or SUV, and you don’t want that unnecessarily scratched, or stained with dirt or grease.

So you need to invest in a car bicycle rack as well.

The Car Bike Carrier for Every Vehicle

There is a bike rack out there that will fit any car, any truck, any SUV.

There are three types of bike rack on the market. The most common rack you see is the rear-mounted rack, which is attached to the trunk of your car. This type of rack generally only holds up to 3 bicycles.

Also available is the hitch rack, sometimes called the receiver rack. This type of car bike rack fits over your car hitch, which keeps the bikes further away from your trunk, and you can generally hold up to five bicycles.

Those two racks are the most popular, but some people worry about being rear-ended in an accident, which would of course do a considerable amount of damage to their bicycles. So they elect to get a roof rack.

The roof rack, also called a top rack, is just what it seems – a rack that fits on the top of your car. Bikes are safer up there if you’re afraid of a casual fender bender. But you do have to have the strength to lift the bike up or down from its perch.

There are so many styles of car bike racks, so many manufacturers of quality, that you’ll be sure to find something that fits your needs at the price you can afford, and it will protect your investments in car and bike as well. So don’t delay, go out and get a car bike rack today.

Alastair Hamilton publishes articles at http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com . For additional information regarding bicycle carriers or cycling accessories go to car bike rack


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