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Cycling is a sport enjoyed by over 35 million recreational riders. As local communities are funding projects to promote the use of bicycles this number is expected to rise in a few years. Cycling is good for the environment and good for our bodies. As more and more people work on getting in better physical fitness, health care costs are reduced and this is good for the economy.
Aside from the upfront cost, cycling is free and can be enjoyed just about anywhere. To get the most out of the sport here are some guidelines for the beginning rider to follow to improve their performance, comfort, safety, and enjoyment.
Safety First
- Always wear a helmet on every ride. Half of the 700 cycling deaths last year in the U.S. could of been avoided with the use of a helmet.
- Wear brightly colored clothes with reflective trim even during daylight hours.
- Use front and rear lights and check the batteries often.
- Wear protective eyewear. Wear anything from tinted to clear depending on the conditions and time of day. Lenses should be shatterproof types made for sporting activities.
- Obey all traffic signs and use the appropriate hand signals when turning. Travel with the traffic not against it.
- Do not ride while wearing headphones.
- Walk across rail road tracks as they are notorious for causing falls. The front wheel slips sideways on the slick steel track very easily.
- Stay hydrated. Carry enough water to get you between stops.
Get Comfortable
- Make sure you have the proper size bike for your body size. Proper frame size is essential to putting the rider in an ideal position for effective cycling.
- The seat needs to be positioned so that your leg is just slightly bent at the bottom of a stroke. Seats come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Some have built in comfort features such as gel inserts.
- The handlebars should be positioned about an inch below the seat on most bikes. The ideal width should be close to the width of your shoulders.
- Wear clothing for cycling. There are a lot of comfort features built into cycling clothing. Padding in shorts, moisture wicking fabrics, vented shirts and pants, are just some of these features. Gloves with gel pads are very nice to wear. Cycle long enough and you will appreciate the features in cycling apparel.
Ride Right
- Most cyclists pedal at a rate of 70 to 80 rotations per minute, rpm. Using proper gearing will allow you to achieve this cadence regardless of your level. As you progress the number of rotations will stay the same but the gear selections will be different
- On uphill climbs gear down to maintain the same rpm's and avoid the temptation to stand up and pedal. Standing up actually causes you to expel more energy thus making the climb more difficult.
- Ride with your elbows slightly bent and relaxed. This helps with absorbing the bumps in the road.
- When on a mountain bike during steep off road descents lower your seat about 6 inches and shift your weight to the rear of the seat to keep most of your weight on the rear tire. Not doing this can cause you to go head over the handle bars if the hill is steep enough.
The most important tip of all is to just get out there and do it!
Scott Henderson originally from upstate New York resides today in South Korea. He is self-employed involved in several projects. Scott's latest projects is http://backpacksforschoolonline.com/ which assists shoppers to find quality backpacks for school as well as childrens backpacks.
The Anatomy of a Bicycle
A bicycle or just cycle is a human-powered vehicle driven by pedals. It has two wheels which are attached to a metal or in some cases hard plastic frame, one at the front and the other at the back.
History of a bicycle
The bicycle was first introduced in Europe in the 19th century. Presently their number is exceeding one billion throughout the world. They are used as a principal mode of transportation in some areas of the world, especially Netherlands and China. They have also developed as a very popular form of entertainment and recreation. Other fields of human activities that they have been adopted are adult fitness, children`s toys, police and military applications, cycle sports and courier services. Thus over the period of time the humble bicycle has assumed quite a few roles!
The basic configuration and shape of a common bicycle has been altered very slightly since the first model driven by chains was developed back in 1885. However, some subtle details have been made better with the growing use of computer and improvement in material technology. Using modern technologies have made it possible to produce specialized designs for different kinds and uses of cycling.
Parts and Construction of a Typical Bicycle
Wheels - it is the most important part of any vehicle. The initial wheels used a wooden hub with a steel axle, spokes made of wood and an iron tire which is fitted on the outside. The wheels used today have a metal hub, metallic wire spokes, a metal rim to hold the spokes and a pneumatic rubber tire on the outside. Another important part of the wheel are the bearings which allows free movement of the hub on the axle.
Frame - most of the bicycles used today has the diamond frame. It`s made up of two triangles, the front and the rear. The front triangle has the top tube, head tube, seat tube and down tube. Head tube is the part containing the headset of bearing to allow smooth steering, the top tube connects to the seat, and the down tube connects the head tube and bottom bracket. The rear triangle has the seat tube, seat stays and paired chain stays.
Drivetrain - it consists of the pedals, which rotates the crank arms, which in turn are attached to a sprocket or chainrings which drives the chain and makes the rear wheel rotate.
Seating and Steering - steering is made possible using the handlebars which turns the front wheel. For seating there are saddles on the top of the frame. The seating can be designed for comfort or to make cycling smoother and faster.
Brakes - the brakes used in modern bicycles are either rim brakes that uses pads to compress the wheel from 2 sides and stopping it, internal hub brakes that has the pads inside the hubs or disc brakes. Braking in bicycles is hand-operated by pressing the brake levers installed on the handlebars on either side.
Suspension - it is the system incorporated to make the cycling experience smoother.
Accessories - parts like mudguards to avoid spray from puddles, chain guards to save clothes from oils, kick stands to keep the bicycle upright while parked have become permanent features of a bicycle. Other accessories like front baskets, rear racks, space for head lamp, a pump, helmets, tool kit etc are also available as per ordered.
The use and development of bicycles have affected mankind in a bigger way than it seems. It has affected history in both industrial and cultural realms. In the initial years, bicycles and its construction were dependent on the technology that existed; more recently, its technology in turn has given forth ideas in different areas.
About the Author
This article can also be accessed in portuguese language from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/bicicleta.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br
What kind of bicycle seat do I need?
I just bought a vintage Sears Beach Cruiser c.1960s, and it needs a new seat. Will any seat I buy fit? I would have no idea how to install it. I was thinking of getting a touring saddle seat. Will it work? Thanks!
bring it to your local bike shop and all your problems will go away.
Type of seats really depend on individuals. Most seats require breaking in (that or your behind breaks in first). Either way, in the bicycle world, which seat to use is hotly debated.
Another prob is you never know if that seat is good for you cuz it'll hurt your behind for weeks before it breaks in.
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