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Gregg Hall's Articles in Cycling and Biking

  • How To Maintain And Care For Your Bicycle Tires To Make Them Last As Long As Possible
    How do you know if you need to replace a bicycle tire? Frequently check your bike for signs of trouble. Assessing any issues with your bike quickly will ensure that the problem can be resolved before it gets worse, or becomes unsafe for the rider.
  • Bikes Aren't Retro, They Seem To Be Timeless
    If you're interested in learning more about BMX and freestyle history, there are some excellent web sites which will jog your memory and take you back to the days when doing an "endo" was the coolest thing to do, when riding in circles in your neighbors driveway was a way to pass an afternoon.
  • Why A Good Lock For Your Bicycle Is Important And How To Choose One
    One important accessory your bike should never be without is a good locking system. Just because you live in a relatively safe neighborhood doesn't mean you have no need for a lock.
  • If You Want To Be Healthier And More Fit You Should Consider Cycling
    Some people prefer swimming, walking, hiking, etc. There are plenty of options for people looking for exercise. One popular option is bicycling. Bicycling is less stressful on the joints than running and more convenient than dashing off to the gym. Most people already have a bike so it's cheap to get into, and even if you don't have a bike, the investment is well worth it.
  • How To Choose The Proper Cycling Shoes For You
    Once you've decided how much you want to spend, you need to focus on the kind of riding you intend to do. Will you be riding a road bike, mountain bike, or a BMX/freestyle bike? Are you looking to race or to just do your own thing and get some exercise in the process?
  • Some Things To Consider When Looking At Exercise Bikes
    There are three major classes of exercise bike: Recumbent, semi recumbent, and upright. Decide which one of these three types you prefer, and then find out what you can about that type of exercise bike so that you can become an educated consumer.
  • Strength Training For Cyclists
    The research done to date on the effects of weight training on cyclists has brought mixed results. The study done by Ben Hurley at the University of Maryland had 10 healthy men take up strength training (bench presses, hip flexions, knee extensions, knee flexions, press-ups, leg presses, lat pulldowns, arm curls, parallel squats, and bent-knee sit-ups) for 12 weeks, while eight other healthy men served as controls.

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