My Simple Crib

The surge of individuals that have gotten back into biking has been alarming.

No seriously. Whether the cause may be the lack of money to do other items or the will need to be outside and moving, bik driving is back! And with that comes the require to get safe.

And with that comes the require to start wearing the appropriate bicycle helmet. But what kind of rider are you?

From touring to off-road riding to track riding to cyclo-riding to recreational biking—there are nearly as a lot of distinct designs of driving as you will find bikes. The following can be a discussion of three in the most well-liked designs of biking nowadays.

And to know what kind of rider you are will then determine what type of multisport bike helmet you will need. (continue reading…)

In a bizarre twist to a long-running saga about doping in sports, cyclist Floyd Landis has finally admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs.  He also has accused former teammate Lance Armstrong of using drugs to win his seven Tour de France titles. Landis’ 2006 victory in the Tour de France was nullified by a positive test for synthetic testosterone and set off a series of legal skirmishes.

He told ESPN.com he used EPO, testosterone, HGH and also had frequent blood transfusions along with using female hormones.  Landis has sent a series of e-mails to cycling officials detailing the drug use, according to ESPN and other news outlets.

“I want to clear my conscience,” Landis told ESPN. “I don’t want to be part of the problem anymore. (continue reading…)

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It’s almost 2 or 3 months now that I haven’t been on the saddle for a long time.  Due to hectic schedule and some important stuff to do, I haven’t join some weekend rides, long rides or night rides organized by some cycling groups here in Cebu city. I miss the blazing heat of the sun while pedaling  on the road or climbing a hill.  I miss the mud on the trails when it’s raining before or on the day of the ride.  I miss the fun jokes shared by fellow bikers.

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