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When you think of bicycles, you typically think of a bike made for kids or a cheap mountain bike. Â There are also typical cruisers, bmx bikes, and even folding bikes. Â However, there are a whole different category of bikes that most people are aware of but never considered a unique type of bicycle. Â
The first type of unusual bikes is hybrid bicycles. Â These usually combine mountain bikes with a racing bike. Most Americans choose to ride these over the previously popular utility bikes. Â There is another type known as a rickshaw. Many people think of electric rickshaws but they were originally a pedal driven bicycle used as a type of simple taxi cab. Â
The most frequently seen unusual bikes are known as clown bicycles. Â These were built to appear humorous or do unusual things to entertain kids. Â The most frequently used comedic bike is known as the tall bike. Â It can be considerably taller than a normal bike and looks like two or three bikes welded on top of each other. Â Many clowns use a reverse steering bike in which you turn the handle bars right and it causes it to turn left. Â However, the most popular clown bikes are the come apart bikes. Â These types fall apart as the clown rides and it essentially turns into a unicycle.
There are also a very unusual but fascinating types which are called art bicycles. Â These are usually made of found objects and appear to be non-functional. Â The most famous art bike was ridden for years by Bongo the Clown. Â Most bikes of these types cannot be purchased at your local bike shop. Â
If you desire any of these kinds of bicycles you will likely have to have them specially made by a manufacturer or hobbyist. Â These will also be very difficult to find at a cheap or discount price. Â These types of bikes are never put on closeout sale because they are so rare and unusual that they never really lose their value. Â If you ever find one of these sitting around in an old antique shop make sure to grab it and own a fascinating piece of bicycle engineering.
Dave Gorski writes about bicycles at: http://www.hotbicycles.com
Leisure Bicycle Tours Are The Way To Travel
Many companies offer leisure cycling tours to locations around the world. This article summarizes how you should prepare for your trip.
There are many ways to enjoy travel in a foreign country. Most people think of renting cars, or taking buses or trains everywhere. But because people are following a different routine and are on vacation - they do tend to pack on the pounds. The way to ensure that you will not need to go on a diet after you return from your vacation is to go on a cycling tour. You'll be able to sample the local cuisine all you like, because you'll work off all those calories on your bike!
Cycling tours are offered for every level of bicyclist - from the beginner who might need a "pick up ride" after a while, to the experienced cyclist who can zoom up the hills as if they were weren't there.
Most European countries are extremely bike friendly. Bikes are expected to be on the roads, drivers are familiar with them and give them a wide berth. So it's very safe to bike in Europe. A lot of places in the United States seem to resent the very existence of bicycles, which is why it's always best to go on a cycling tour with like-minded people. You'll be biking through areas that are used to seeing cyclists.
Leisure cycling tours are designed for all different kinds of terrain - from flat and peaceful rides through the beauties of nature to the fitness challenging of the steepest of mountains.
If you'd like to go on a leisure cycling tour, the place to do your research is on the web.
When you're looking for a particular tour, you'll want to compare all the available amenities for each tour.
1) Accommodations. Are you going to be staying in hotels, or in campgrounds?
2) Are meals included? If so, which ones?
3) Will there be free refreshment stops each day?
4) If the tour passes by anything of historical interest, are riders given an opportunity to go look at any sites of interest?
5) Baggage transport. Who handles the luggage?
6) Is their a sag wagon? (This is a car or other vehicle which will come and "rescue" a tired rider or one who has had an accident of any kind.)
7) Do riders receive daily maps and cue sheets that are easy to read and follow?
In the evenings, is there someone around to clean your bikes, or is it up to each cyclist?
Depending on the state or country through which you're riding, most of these amenities are offered, unless you're on a budget tour. If you're going budget, it's best to be a very experienced cyclist and already know what you're doing.
Bicycling is a very popular way to see Europe. There are self-guided bike tours as well as the tours offered by companies. It's important to check out what kind of bikes they offer to ride, however. You'll want the best quality available.
Types of Tours
WomanTours is a company that focuses solely on offering bike tours for women. Most of the tours offered by this company take place in the United States, but at least once a year they do offer a tour overseas. You can go on an economy cycle tours of Hawaii, cycle through the Outer Banks of North Carolina, experience the majesty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and much more. Their website even has a tour blog so you can see the fun that past cyclists have had on their tours.
Some of the major bicycle manufactures have a travel and adventure arm for their customers. For example, Trek Bikes has "Trek Travel." They offer six trip types: classic, explorer, family, family explorer, specialty and weekend tours, in destinations such as Asia-Pacific, Central America, Europe, and North America.
The "classic" tours are designed for riders of all abilities. The "explorer" trips put less of an emphasis on luxury - you'll be camping out in national parks, for example. Family trips are designed to have activities available for people of all ages. And Trek's specialty trips include being escorted by professional cyclists - for example "Classic Climbs of France with Kevin Livingston," or "Texas with Lance Armstrong."
If you're planning on taking a leisure-cycling tour, you must do your research. Find out how long the tour company has been in business, and try to contact some people who've been on those tours so you can find out if anyone had any bad experiences. It's always a good idea to contact the Better Business Bureau to see if anyone has lodged any complaints against them
A leisure-cycling tour is one of the best ways to see a particular region. The more you know and the more preparations you make, the more fun you'll have on your trip.
About the Author
Alastair Hamilton is the editor of further articles and newsletters about spain vacations and
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published at http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com
Is a 600 too big of a beginner bike for me?
I am 5'9", 135 lbs, muscular frame. I want to get a sport bike, and I know some say that the 600 is too big to start on, but I have ridden dirt bikes, bicycles, pocket bikes, you name it all my life. I am very talented when it comes to motorcycles. I think that I could handle a 600, and I also think that a 250 might not have the power I am looking for. What do you think?
If you can sit on the bike with both feet flat on the ground, a 600 is not too big for you. It's not a bad size for a first bike.
The problem is that 600 is a standard racing class so every Japanese mfgr makes a 600cc supersport. Like the other guy said, these are really racing bikes for the street. They compromise everything to speed and handling. The seat is small and hard (because in racing you get road feedback through your butt). The riding position is extreme, leaning way forward, so your back and wrists get sore after a few minutes. The steering geometry is twitchy and sensitive, not forgiving for a learner. The engine has a narrow powerband so you have to keep it revved up near the redline.
You're not exactly a rank newbie, but still kind of new. You want something more general purpose, with a more comfortable seat, more forgiving steering, wider powerband, etc. And every Japanese company makes a model like this. I'm not sure what all of them are, but for instance the hot Honda sport bike is the CBR, but they make another bike called the 599 Hornet that is like its saner brother. It uses the same engine (but more reasonable powerband) and shares some other components but it's a general purpose bike that would just be easier (and more fun) to learn to ride on.
A 600 used to be a 'big' bike but now it's medium sized. It's not the power you're worried about, because you don't need to use all of it every minute. Assuming you're reasonable mature (I'll give you the benefit of the doubt) you will save that last bit of power in reserve. 8^) What you are worried about is the weight. And a 600 is not really that much bigger or heavier than a 250. A 250 can't do long trips at highway speeds, a 600 (or 500 or 650) would be better for that anyway.
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Colorado took the wrapper off its plans on Wednesday to host a week-long bicycle race next year entitled the Quizno's Pro Challenge. Named for its sponsorship by the sandwich shop chain, the bike race is scheduled Aug. 22-28, 2011. It steps into the void left by the demise of the Tour of Missouri, which was unable to land a title sponsor during its short 3-year history. Making the announcement ...
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