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August 6, 2010

How to ride a motorcycle and find where the fish are

Filed under: Cycling, Fishing, Outdoors, Sports — Terry A @ 3:31 pm

The idea of riding a motorcycle is to allow you the freedom of the open air while traveling. It can also be a very inexpensive way to travel or to commute as motorcycles get much better gas mileage than most cars. Learning how to ride a motorcycle is very important. You don’t want to be an inexperienced operator out there with so many other vehicles on the road. It comes down to learning the skills and believing in your ability to make it happen. Take it slow and easy and you’ll do just fine. After you learn how to ride a motorcycle you can even ride it to the lake.

How to find where the fish are is something a lot of newbies to fishing ask, frequently. Before you attempt to catch fish, you need to find out where they are. Fish are found nearly everywhere there is water, food, oxygen, and cover. You’re certain to be within close distance to a lake or stream that has fish in it. For a fisherperson this is good news but now you have to find the fish.

Not all fish live in the same kind of waters. Different fish tolerate different conditions better than others. Some include differing levels of salt, amounts of oxygen, amounts of food, water temperature, and hiding areas. The most distinguishing element of fish is salt. Freshwater fish don’t live in areas where there’s a lot of salt but there are some fish that need salt to survive. There are also some types of fish that can live in both saltwater and freshwater.

The only problem with motorcycles and fishing is you really need telescopic rods and lots of bungee cords to strap your cooler full of fish to the motorcycle.

February 13, 2010

Are You Cycling In Comfort #1 Cycler Question

Filed under: Cycling, Outdoors, Sports — Tags: , , , , — cashboy @ 7:14 pm

Many around the world take on a new adventure in life and try cycling. Cycling is not a bad thing ans you can actually benefit alot from it. If you need to lose weight and sit back and map out a plan to reach your goal and get the job done, you can definitely do so. This can be a dangerous sport if you do not control yourself on the bike and watch out for cars going 60mph were your riding.

So if your are uop to the task get ready and be extra careful and watch yourself. The #1 Cycler Question that many may ask is will cycling tights bring comfort and will i bee too hot in the summer or to cold in the winter. jus know these tights are special made and good to use.

Read more here on Cycling and Cycling Comfort

November 16, 2009

TRIKKE BIKE

Filed under: Cycling, Exercise Fitness, Extreme Sports, Sports Products — Tags: , — tomcathat @ 8:00 pm

TRIKKE BIKE

The durable steel T8 Air is equipped with the much-sought-after air-filled tires for better hill climbing and smooth travel over varied terrain. It provides improved traction for a stickier and smoother feel while carving and is designed to mount both 7-in and 8-in polyurethane wheels. The 20-lb T8 has a buck-knife folding system that allows you to easily toss it into your trunk or carry it up stairs, onto the subway or through a cafe.

TRIKKE REVIEWS AND TRIKKE BIKES

October 14, 2009

Single Speed Bicycles Gaining In Popularity

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Articles about Sports, Cycling, Exercise Fitness — digihanger @ 4:06 pm

Until recently I did not know that single speed bicycles even existed. Multi speed road bikes and mountain bikes have become fairly sophisticated these days with so many having twenty five gears as minimum and many even more. That’s the problem.

Take a mountain bike for instance. When you are riding across rocky terrain , through bud and water and who knows what else the complex gear trains can take a real bashing. If it gives up miles from home you are in for a long walk.

Not so with a single speed mountain bike. Simple and easy to fix these machines are durable and reliable. They are also hard work on mountain tracks and hills. Which makes them ideal for anyone who likes a challenge.

If you can ride one of these up a steep hill without having a heart attack then you will be among the fittest of the two wheel cycle fraternity.

March 3, 2009

Vacation In A Country Of Windmills And Cheese

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Cycling, Extreme Sports, Outdoors — Tags: , , , , , , , — serguei@lycos.nl @ 5:05 pm

Cycling in Holland
The bicycle might have been invented with the Netherlands in mind. Not only is there a network of 10,000 km of cycle lanes with separate traffic lights for bikes at road intersections, but plenty of tiny roads lead into the heart of polders, farming country and forests. There are 13 million bikes in this country of 16 million people. If you’ve resisted the temptation to bicycling in Dutch cities for fear of swirling traffic, head out into the countryside. Hire a bike in town and take a train to almost anywhere you fancy, or hire a bike form the railway station at your destination, most main stations in the Netherland have hire facilities.

Full article at Vacation In A Country Of Windmills And Cheese

April 7, 2008

Saddle Height

Filed under: Cycling, Sports — webmaster@crystalvillage.com @ 4:41 pm

It is important to have a correct position when cycling. If our saddle height is incorrect or our pedal action is misplaced then we can cause ourselves an injury. Take the time to determine your correct saddle height. If you do have to adjust your saddle height make sure you do it in increments. If you have several bikes make sure they all share the same set up and position. If you have different sized bikes it can cause problems especially when you are riding long distances.

April 1, 2008

Dirt Bike

Filed under: Cycling, Sports — webmaster@crystalvillage.com @ 4:56 pm

Since dirt bike riders spend most of their time doing stunts, racing, riding on steep hills, uneven ground and rough terrain, the Helmet becomes the most important component of a dirt bike safety gear. Choosing the right dirt bike helmet should not be based only on the style or graphic design but on the degree of protection, safety and comfort it can provide.

March 31, 2008

Mountain Biking

Filed under: Cycling, Outdoors, Sports — webmaster@crystalvillage.com @ 1:08 pm

The popularity of the sport of mountain biking has brought an upward surge in the mountain bike market. Just like any other product, mountain bikes too are rated and these ratings can help a biker, whether a learner or a professional, to decide on the right bike for himself. If you are on the lookout for a new bike, comparing ratings and matching it with your requirements and capacity should help you decide on the right choice. The popularity of the sport of mountain biking has brought an upward surge in the mountain bike market. Just like any other product, mountain bikes too are rated and these ratings can help a biker, whether a learner or a professional, to decide on the right bike for himself.

April 23, 2007

Comfortable bicycle seats

Filed under: Cycling — dsprake@googlemail.com @ 1:09 pm

Every person is built differently and as such the way they sit on their bicycle is going to vary from others. All bicycles come with a factory seat, but it’s actually rare that these are comfortable bicycle seats. Most of them are designed from dense foam and a hard plastic exterior. For someone spending considerable time on their bike this is quickly going to cause some uncomfortable aches and pains.

April 11, 2007

Where is your Bike Helmet?

Filed under: Articles about Sports, Cycling, News and Views, Sports, Sports Products — Kosmik @ 11:24 am

Article about bike helmet

Now, my seven-year old son wears a bike helmet whenever he rides his bike anywhere. He used to fuss about it and throw a fit when I made him wear it, but now it is just part of his routine when he’s getting ready to ride his bike. Children aren’t always…

Read full article here now about BIKE HELMET 

What About Bike Safety?

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Articles about Sports, Cycling, Exercise Fitness, Sports — Kosmik @ 11:20 am

Article about Bike Safety

The problem has gotten so bad, in fact, that there are many lawyers who make their whole living as bicycle injury attorneys. One of my friends does this, so he is an expert on bike safety. He told me that even though bikers are often…

Read full article here now about BIKE SAFETY 

February 24, 2007

Oakley Sunglasses - Scams that damage eyes

Filed under: Cycling, Extreme Sports, Paintball, Sports, Sports Products — MilesP @ 9:02 am

Have you considered buying fake Oakely sunglasses?

Have you considered the value of your eyesight too?

Many of us have at one time or another succumbed to the bargain prices offered online and then have been disappointed upon receipt and perhaps you may have been successful returning those precious ‘oakleys’? to the supplier for a full refund. How many have actually succeeded? far less than those who haven’t, that’s for sure.

But have you really considered the consequences of donning the fakes, and looking cool whilst saving yourself a nice wad of cash in the process?

Ultraviolet light is one of the prime reasons we wear sunglasses (apart from the kudos aspect) and in nearly all cases the fake oakley sunglasses will have little if any protection at all - result – U.V. into retina equals damage.

Then of course there is the risk borne out of wearing them in the first place, like larking around with a football at the beach - that is until you get hit in the eye like a friend of mine - result? Shattered lenses - hospital - and bills that were far more than a genuine pair of oakley’s would have cost in the first place.

He was lucky, he lived to see another day. You might not be!

Do Some Research Before You Buy

The best place to do research is an official … read the rest of this article explaining Oakley Sunglasses scams here.

January 2, 2007

Bike Jumping

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Articles about Sports, Cycling, Extreme Sports, Sports — Daniel Vazquez @ 2:28 pm

Safety is such an important consideration when it comes to bikes. Studies have shown that protecting your head is the key to survival, and if you want to participate in the sport of dirt bike jumping youll need to know a few bike safety tips. Its simple to wear one, and its better to be safe than sorry that you didnt wear one properly.

Jumping over dirt mounds on your bike might not sound like its dangerous, but youll need to think about the different things that can happen when bike jumping.

Checknow.info

December 6, 2006

Wireless Bike Computer

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Cycling, Exercise Fitness, Sports, Sports Products — tradingfives@adelphia.net @ 5:10 pm

Bicycle computers attach to the stem or handlebars and with a wireless connection tell you your speed during a ride, average speed, fastest speed, distance and time elapsed. All the information you need to monitor to maximize your cycling experience.

Aerobic exercise machines

October 26, 2006

What’s The Best Bicycle Brand Around?

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Articles about Sports, Cycling, Exercise Fitness, Outdoors — martin@goipc.com @ 11:54 pm

When it comes to bicycle brand, do you know which one to choose? This can be a rather difficult process. Especially these days since there are a variety of bicycle brands to choose from. Back in the 80s it wasn’t so hard. As I recall, we had Mongoose and Diamondback. These were the Ferraris and Porsches. And it wasn’t just because they cost the most. A great deal went into a quality bike …

Read the full article here: Bicycle Brand

October 21, 2006

Bicycles Today

Filed under: Cycling, Exercise Fitness, Outdoors, Racing, Society and Sports — lc131@stoush.com @ 2:50 am

In some Western societies, after World War II the bicycle was largely relegated to a device for children, particularly in the United States. In some western countries, most notably Northern European ones such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, bicycle use for transportation remained fairly common. 

Interest has gradually returned elsewhere, mostly as a fitness activity, hobby, and competitive sport. 

More and more people are also using the bicycle as a short-range transportation tool, particularly in large, densely populated cities where slow vehicle traffic, high registration and parking costs, and environmental concerns have made commuting by automobile less attractive. This trend has been accelerated by the process of “gentrification” of the inner suburbs of many cities. Many cities are now providing cyclist-only lanes on roads, as well as cycle trails, for both commuting and hobbyist cyclists…

Read more in Bicycles Today

September 28, 2006

The Great thing about the Cardio Workout

The great thing about cardio workouts is that there are so many different types to choose from, you don’t have any excuse for claiming boredom as a reason for quitting. You can make almost any activities into cardio workouts.

‘Pain is temporary, Quitting is forever’

Read the article here

September 19, 2006

Mountain Biking - Pedals and Shocks

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Articles about Sports, Cycling, Extreme Sports, Outdoors — martin@goipc.com @ 4:41 am

Serious mountain bikers will want to take a look at the pedal and shock arrangements on their bikes to make sure they are sufficient for the job. There are several types and styles of each, and this article will outline the basic models with their advantages and disadvantages, and which situation to use them in …

Read the full article here: Mountain Biking - Pedals and Shocks

September 10, 2006

Natural Skin Care

Filed under: Cheerleaders, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Outdoors — mitcham@houston.rr.com @ 4:10 pm

Our skin takes a daily beating. We are subject to a variety of harmful bombardments that take its toll on this outward protection of our body. Some of these destructive influences include the sun and its harmful ultra violet rays….

 

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September 4, 2006

Cycling Shoes - Tips & Information For Cycling Enthusiasts

Filed under: Amateur Sports, Articles about Sports, Cycling, Exercise Fitness, Sports Products — martin@goipc.com @ 8:04 pm

An Article About Cycling Shoes

There are many different types of shoes on the market specifically designed for cycling. The main aspect in purchasing a pair of cycling shoes depends on what type of cycling you will be doing.

If you are a not an avid cyclist and just jump on your bike for some leisurely recreation or to get from place to place some good tennis or running shoes can be good cycling shoes.

Read the full article here: Cycling Shoes

August 21, 2006

Bicycle Brands For Everyone

Filed under: Cycling, Outdoors, Sports, Sports Products — Robert Potocki @ 8:22 am

Well, if you are in search of the perfect bicycle brand, then you may want to browse the Internet highway. There are literally loads of bikes to choose from. However, with the World-Wide-Web you can easily do price comparisons with a number of websites.

Read more about Bicycle Brand Names.


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