BEST DIRECT DRIVE TRAINERS FOR INDOOR CYCLING 2020 – BUYERS GUIDE

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While riding outdoors is fantastic, training indoors on an indoor turbo trainer has its own advantages and is a great way to stay fit, improve your riding, and also open up new dimensions to your cycling lifestyle. An indoor trainer is essentially a piece of equipment that makes it possible for you to ride your bicycle indoors while it remains stationary. They are …

HOW TO CHOOSE BICYCLE BOTTLES – BUYERS GUIDE

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Hydration is essential when cycling – in fact not just for cycling, any sport requires sufficient levels of hydration before, during, and after the activity. Now when it comes to water bottles you can’t really go wrong with what you pick, they’re fairly simple products. WHAT BOTTLE DO I NEED Cycling water bottles aren’t too sport-specific. All sports water bottles …

HOW TO CHOOSE WOMEN’S BIKES – BUYERS GUIDE

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If you’re looking to relive your childhood joys of cycling by getting back on a bike, you’re at the right place! Even if you’re looking at upgrading your bicycle this is a good foundation course to know what to look out for with your next bike. It’s likely that you have been riding a unisex bicycle before – for the …

TOP TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND-HAND BICYCLE

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Looking to get onto a bicycle? That’s awesome! Cycles are only getting more technologically advanced, and as a result, prices are going sky high. Buying a second-hand bike is a fantastic way to save a good amount of money. There are, however, some risks involved with the purchase of a second-hand bicycle. WHY USED? There’s nothing wrong with going for …

DIY HOME MECHANIC SERIES –ABC QUICK CHECK

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It’s important to keep your bike in tip-top working order, not only from a mechanical standpoint but also from a safety standpoint. Before each ride, make sure you conduct a quick series of checks to ensure your bike is ready and safe to ride. Use the “ABC Quick Check” to remind yourself of this inspection every time. If you feel …

SOUTH BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – “HESARGHATTA” | INTERMEDIATE

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Elevation Gain:646m Distance: 66.21km Ride time: 3-4 hours Route profile: Flats Road quality: Smooth tarmac Traffic Level: Moderate. Traffic free scenic route on the return too. Strava Route – Hesarghatta One of the flattest routes in our list with an elevation gain of less than 700m. This route will take you through the centre of the city in the early …

SOUTH BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – “TK FALLS” | INTERMEDIATE

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Elevation Gain: 616m Distance: 51.41km Ride time: 3 hours Route profile: Primarily descents Road quality: Smooth tarmac; 1.2 kms of rough patch Traffic Level: Low Strava Route – TK Falls TK falls or Thottikallu falls are on the same route as Muninagara dam for the most part. The only difference is that you need to turn right just before Thattaguppe …