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Riding The Neighborhood
As a parent, I would want my children to always be safe and to reduce the risk of having them encounter mishaps and accidents. As a mother I would not want anything bad happen to them, and I always make it a point I can look after them. This is something which is quite a challenge especially when my kids are all growing up fast and they prefer hanging out with our neighbors’ kids.
My son had asked me to buy him a bike so he can join his friends riding around the neighborhood. I agreed to do so, provided there will be an adult to look after them while they do this. I got him a Schwinn Roadmaster Tricycle to make sure he can easily ride and get off the bike without any problems. At least I know his bike is durable and safe leaving me without any worries.
Are we Ready for Spring ?
Yes it is this time of the year finally,the temperature is rising, the birds are singing and after a long and great winter skiing i can’t wait to get back on my bike and enjoy a nice ride !!
Well said , but truly am i ready to get down the road? My mind is that for sure, but what about my Body? Even though i have been skiing on a regular basis throughout the winter, and i mean hard skiing, biking uses muscles and joints in a different way and i have to be aware of my body’s well being.I am a year older now and yes as the years add up, people believe they can perform as they used to, but the reality some time can be a surprise ! So before you decide to go for that long ride, take time to analyze how you feel, and how the bike feels, go around the block a few times, make sure your bike has been properly tuned and that it still feels as good as the last time you ware on it last year, is your seat at the right height, are your shoes comfortable,double check the functionality of your brakes and are your gears shifting smoothly? If all is in order go for it and enjoy, don’t forget your basic tools, your water, some food and remember that cycling can be dangerous and if you are not in the best of shape take it slow and be safe.
So You’re Taking the Century Challenge?
The century ride is one of the most ambitious and arduous feats a bicyclist can attempt. For aging riders, biking a full 100 miles takes more than just endurance and will power – it takes a carefully crafted plan of action. It goes without saying that you’ll need to put in at least a few hours on the bike nearly every day before trying to ride a century, but there’s plenty of work to be done back on solid ground as well.
The solids and liquids you ingest before the century play a crucial role in affecting your stamina and endurance. During your preliminary cycling workouts, try to simulate the realistic conditions of an actual century ride. Learn to eat and drink comfortably while retaining control of the bike. Your food intake before the ride should be high in carbohydrates and low in fat, and you need to maintain a constant state of hydration.