Riding outdoors is always a fantastic experience, but under certain circumstances doing so may not be possible – one of the primary reasons why training indoors on an indoor turbo trainer is a great option for cyclists across the world. Training indoors has its own advantages and is a great way to stay fit, improve your riding, and also open …
BEST DIRECT DRIVE TRAINERS FOR INDOOR CYCLING 2020 – BUYERS GUIDE
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
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
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 …
HOW TO CHOOSE HYBRID BIKE TIRES – BUYERS GUIDE
Hey there! If you’ve landed here then you’re probably looking at a new set of tires for your hybrid bike. Maybe they’ve worn out or maybe you simply want something with better life, comfort, puncture protection or performance. It could be any one of those reasons, or all of them. Either way, we’re here to help you choose the right …
TOP TIPS FOR BUYING A SECOND-HAND BICYCLE
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
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 …
TOP 5 DIY HOME MECHANIC SKILLS TO LEARN
As bike owners, we need to learn to take care of our bikes. That doesn’t simply mean taking your bike to the local bike shop for every issue you face. It’s better to have the basic know-how to work on your bike by yourself. We’re going to take you through what we think are the top 5 bike mechanic skills …
SOUTH BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – “HESARGHATTA” | INTERMEDIATE
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
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 …