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The recent theft of Prime Minister David Cameron's bicycle, for the second time, has once again brought the issue of rising bicycle theft into the public consciousness. In recent years, mountain bike theft has become the most common cause for domestic burglary home insurance claims. There are many reasons why bikes have become such a target for thieves in recent years. One is that that it has become much more difficult to steal cars due to technology such as engine immobilisers, which has led thieves to look for alternative targets such as bikes. Another is that the demand for bikes is growing exponentially, due to the rising cost of running a car, and increasing concerns about global warming.
You might think that locking your bike to a railing would prevent it from being stolen, but the fact that David Cameron's bicycle was secured in this way should tell you something. While a bicycle chain may prevent it from being stolen by opportunistic thieves, it will not deter the more determined thieves who can use cutting equipment to break through these locks in a matter of seconds. The fact is that if you leave your bike out in the street, there is little that you can do to prevent it being stolen by a professional thief.
If it is at all possible, try to keep your bike indoors in a locked shed or garage, as this will significantly reduce your chances of becoming a victim of bicycle theft. Most home insurance policies will only cover bicycles if they are stored indoors while you are at home. You should also make sure that your insurance covers your bike when it is away from your home, so if somebody steals it while you are out at work, you will receive compensation. If your bike does get stolen, it is important to report it to the police. A significant proportion of bike thefts go unreported, but it is essential to do this if you want to claim on your insurance. Also, it is a good idea to take a note of the frame number of your bike, which is usually just underneath the saddle or the pedal hub, and you should also write your name and address on the bike with an ultra violet pen.
For more cycling tips and information on bikes, go to the British Bike Association website.
Mark Taylor writes for the British Bike Association who's aim is to provide news and information for bike enthusiasts, whether their passion is Road Bikes, Mountain Bikes, BMX Bikes, Motorbikes or simply Biking for Fun. Their website gives further details and can be found at Bikes
Freestyle BMX , Drive Yourself To The Limits
Freestyle BMX otherwise also known as Bike Stunt is actually the trick of maneuvering bicycles. Well, these bicycles are not your ordinary ones and they come with 20inch wheelbase that are originally meant for races.
Started in the late 70s and the early 80s, bike stunt reached the pinnacle of its popularity in the 80s decade but was soon robbed of it in the 90s. However, this temporary decline in popularity brought to the market rider-owned bicycle companies, which gave a fresh lease of life to the bicycles.
The Bike Stunt is divided into five major genres, namely Street, Skateparks, Vert, Trails and Flatland riding.
Street riding is exactly what it sounds like, the players use anything on the street to show their skills. Be it walls, banks, rails, gaps or anything that forms an obstacle, the best thing about being a street freestyler is that there are no limits and no stopping. However, those who try BMX Street have a different bike than the other types like Park or Dirt.
Firstly, they are the heaviest and strongest types of bikes for these tricks, and secondly, they have two or four stunt pegs for grinding. In fact, these features make it hard to do Park or Dirt with the same bike.
Skateparks is the name derived from the parks that are meant for skateboarders, but due to scarcity of space, the BMX bikers are forced to practice there. Hence, much of the Saktepark tricks are influenced by the tricks that skateboarders do.
In Vert riding, two players ride on a Vert ramp that consists of two quarter pipes that face each other. It is around 10 to 13 feet high and both faces of the ramp have an extended vertical transition.
Trails consist of a series of jumps built from dirt that is usually compact mud. The trick usually consists of taking a steep jump and landing at a slightly plainer ground.
Flatland is almost a lost form of art which has seen no popularity in recent years but has a loyal fan following. Flatland is usually performed on smooth ground and the tricks are usually spinning and balancing.
Different types of tricks
The basics of the freestyling tricks have always been the same and whatever new tricks that are found are usually based on these ones.
1. Air seems to be the most common and most preferred one. It basically consists of jumping in the air and landing with both legs on the pedal.
2. Bunny hop- making the bike jump off the ground without actually performing a jump.
3. Manual, where freestylers ride with the front wheel in the air, without pedaling.
4. Fakie, It simply consists of riding backwards
5. Grind, Slithering down any object without using the wheels.
6. Endo, where the bike is stopped with the front wheel and raining the back wheel in the air.
7. Wallride, riding along a vertical wall or anything similar to it.
There are sub divisions to these tricks, but these remain to be the foundation of all freestyling BMX tricks.
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Bicycle Dirt Jump Technique?
i took my bike down to the local dirt jumps the other day and i was wondering what the proper technique is
i stand on the pedals and lean back when i go up, i pull up on the handle bars through most of the jump then about 2/3 through the jump i lean forward. I dont seem to get much air but if i go any faster i over shoot the down ramp
any tips on getting higher without missing the other side?
ps i dont have a bmx bike its a normal mountain/recreational bike
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Agricultural Fair returns this week
Tuesday August 3, 2010 North Adams Transcript ADAMS -- As the month of August dawns, it can only mean one thing -- the return of the Adams Agricultural Fair, currently in its 36th year. This Friday marks the first day of the weekend-long event and fair spokesperson Elizabeth Randall said there are some great events on tap.
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