Joomla! site syndication http://www.cyclingexpert.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:17:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.cyclingexpert.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.cyclingexpert.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.cyclingexpert.com/cycling/cycling/cycling-sport-or-exercise.html Cycling can be defined as a sport or an exercise which involves the use of bicycles particularly. It is a form of exercise where a person uses his legs to stimulate the body metabolism by peddling the wheels. A cycle or rather a bicycle is mechanical equipment which brings ones feet into motion. Cycling is one such activity which acts upon the entire body. It initially is applicable as a warming up activity. Further it also an easy and simple method of exercising for all age groups which is because it has very easy mechanism and also it has less risk factors. Hence cycling is recommended for all age groups.Cycling is all in all a highly beneficial form of sport since it not only regulates body temperature, flow of the blood but also helps to reduce cholestrol levels on large scale, cardiovascular and joint related ailments. Further more cycling is also seen as a knee rehabilitating sport . those who suffer from ankle or knee problems. Nowadays there so much in the markets that one cannot hold to following a simple diet then there eating out trends in such conditions people tend to put on wait even, office goers, businessmen put on wait and in their busy hectic schedule they get less time to go gymming. In such situations they are find it very -very convenient to make of bicycle because it is an easy mode to burn those calories . It has been observed that even half an hour a day is equivalent to one hour of exercise at gym. Cycling - Cycling Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:20:09 +0100 http://www.cyclingexpert.com/cycling/cycling/what-kind-of-bike-should-i-buy.html When it comes to buying a bike, one often asks the question, “What kind of a bike should I buy?” The answer depends on what kind of riding you want to do. For serious off-road cycling, you need a sturdy mountain bike; for distance riding you need a fast, light and comfortable bike; for traveling you need a touring bike. You can even go in for a companion bike if you have to carry your child to school or spouse to work.The choice is yours. Today, you have specialized bikes for specialized needs. Mountain bikes are usually heavy and have a higher rolling resistance. But they are the best to own if you live in a place with hills all around you. They run smoothly along single-tracks, along steep mountain trails and over rocks. Cycling - Cycling Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:50:09 +0100 http://www.cyclingexpert.com/cycling/cycling/saddle-positionand-saddle-selection.html Two important riding needs are: saddle posture and saddle selection. The right saddle and the right posture can reduce pressure on your crotch, and also minimize chances of saddle sores. However, there is no one saddle posture that fits all. Even saddle selection depends on your riding technique. The best that can be said is that the saddle should be wide enough to enable your ‘sit bones’ to support your weight on a saddle. For men, a very narrow seat would place their body weight on the soft tissue between the sit bones, which is harmful. In case of women, saddles are a little wider in the main sitting area because women have wider sit bones. Cycling - Cycling Mon, 07 May 2007 13:01:57 +0100 http://www.cyclingexpert.com/cycling/cycling/aerodynamic-efficiency-for-racing-bicycle.html The racing bicycle is made using aluminum and dual carbon fiber chain and seat stays. It is lightweight with a raised seat to provide dynamic posture to the rider. The front and rear wheels are closely arranged for swift turning. For greater aerodynamic efficiency, the racing wheel has a triangular cross-section that forms a teardrop with the tire. The number of spokes in the wheel are few -- the reason being the need to reduce wind resistance and to add to overall efficiency. However, in the case of hill climbing bicycles, the traditional box-sectioned rim is used.The rims of the racing bikes are made of aluminum, which is lightweight and can be easily molded. However, in some bicycles molded carbon fiber is used to make the rim. These rims are lighter as compared to aluminum rims but they easily crack and chip when the wheel punctures. That is why the riders prefer cheaper and heavier wheels for training. Cycling - Cycling Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:00:40 +0100 http://www.cyclingexpert.com/cycling/cycling/gears-and-chain-drive-have-made-cycling-fun.html Gears and chain drive have made cycling easier, and more fun. The two literally channel the energy that makes the bicycle move forwards. However, this was not always so. In the first bicycles the pedals were attached to the wheels, and cycling was not easy. It was only when the chain drive was developed that the bicycle got its modern look. The cyclist could move the rear wheel forward by putting pressure on the pedals that were attached to the chain drive. The greater the pressure, the greater was the pull on the rear wheel. The chain drive also made it possible for the rider to sit between the two wheels and pedal comfortably. It also improved the balance of the cyclists. Cycling - Cycling Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:13:11 +0100