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Cycling requires proper techniques and equipment
Cycling brings to mind races like The Tour de France and riders
like Lance Armstrong. It also brings to mind Motor-cross, dirt
biking, mountain biking, road biking, down hill racing and who can
forget motorcycling and Harley’s. Each one has its own inherent
dangers, its own discipline, and its own motivation for those who
practice cycling. Equipment is important in all forms of cycling.
You must have the right type of bicycle, dirt bike, road bike,
cross-country bike, and motorcycle.
In cycling the wheel size, the frame height, and the type of
material the frame is made of depends on what type of biking you are
considering. Lightweight frames are more aerodynamic. Road bikes
have thin tires while mountain bikes have thick tires and the frame
of a mountain bike is heavier. Helmets and pads are safety equipment
that should be worn in all cycling sports to prevent injury in the
case of a fall.
Brakes are an important consideration when cycling as well. Most
bikes have caliper style brakes. Bikes made years ago have coasting
brakes-where you pedal backwards and the bike stops. Many children’s
bikes still are made with coasting breaks while more modern adult
bikes have caliper brakes. Other cycling equipment includes
maintenance tools, spare tubes if you need them and a light and
reflectors for night riding.
In cycling there is a whole science of how to steer your bike, when
to brake, when to use drafting, a technique in cross country biking
where you ride to the right or left of the rider in front of you.
His draft will create vortices which will pull you forward and
eddies will push you forward thus increasing your speed and how to
turn your wheel to maximize speed. Knowing how to use your bike and
essential equipment will make your ride or your race more enjoyable.
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