If you have two or more bicycles to store in your garage, then you may find a bicycle rack is the best choice to store your bikes safe and sound and out of the way.
Bicycle racks come in many varieties. The style you will see most often stack your bicycles one on top of the other so the bicycles hang horizontally.
This leaves the upper bike about 5 feet off the ground and this could be a disadvantage if you have a child who needs to remove the upper bicycle. The lower bike will be only a few inches off the floor, making it easy to remove.
If you do not ride your bicycles often yet enjoy having them available for the occasions you do want to go for a ride, a bicycle rack is certainly a storage idea that you will want to consider.
There are different styles that fit different needs. Some racks are free standing meaning you do not have to attach them to your wall or to your garage ceiling. If you have a large space this can work well. Also, if you have cabinets that limit your wall space, a free standing bicycle rack may be useful.
There are other bike racks that attach to the wall of your garage or use a tension bar between the ceiling and floor and act as a "bike pole."
Another advantage is that you can find a good quality garage bike rack that holds 2 bikes for under $50. Those that hold up to four bikes will cost more.
If you have wall space or a larger garage and ride occasionally, then consider one of the many varieties of garage bike racks.
To view photos and prices of various bike racks, visit Garage Bike Racks
Monday, September 4, 2017
Cycling Sprint Training
This can be done with a cycling partner.
• Pick a flat road
• Bring the speed to just below your max speed
• Pick points like lamp posts where you will sprint past your friend
• up your speed and sprint past him
• Then your friend sprints past you
• Don not drop your speed between sprints
• Try to keep close on the wheel of the cyclist in front
• Repeat these steps
Another way to do sprint training intervals is to get a friend to with motorbike or scooter, get him to go at just below your maximum pace. Sit in behind him and at different points in the road sprint past him. This can be a more effective sprint training method and the guy on the motorbike does not tire!!
So now onto speed training as the term suggests this will help with our speed. As with the above cycling intervals they will also help you with your speed, but each interval is really focuses on a certain area, like power in your legs or speed or sprinting etc.
Speed Training
• Get a flat long road, a few miles preferable and quiet.
• Use a Cycling computer to measure distance
• Try to set out targets like lampposts etc.
• Try cycle above race pace
• Start with ¼ miles, take 1 minute slow recovery between each of the 4 sets
• Then do a ½ mile 2 minute slow recovery between each of the 2 sets
• 1 mile, this is only 1 set 4 minute recovery
• ½ mile 2 minute slow recovery between each 2 of the sets
• Finish with ¼ miles sets, slow 1 minute recovery between each set
If you find you have a lot left in the tank after these speed intervals then you are not pushing hard enough, check your heart rate and speed, you really should be spent after doing these sets. You can up them over time if you feel you can do more. But remember to cycling slowly between your sets, take your recovery period, try to get your breathing back, and when the set starts again go at it hard!!
Again a word of caution if you are not fully fit of you feel yourself tiring very quickly or your heart rate is too high stop and train a bit more and get your base fitness up before trying the speed intervals again.
These high intensity intervals are also great for triathlon training and burning fat. When doing the speed interval sets lactic acid should be really filing your legs as you feel the burn in your legs.
The last interval I will look at is Endurance Intervals. These are great for acting out race scenarios. Take your Sunday cycle or 40-50 miles or what ever you do, and do sets during the cycle, pick lampposts, hills signs, and race for them, do them as hard as you can and when done go back to your normal pace. You can throw these into your long cycle. As in a race situation speeds can be upped at certain times and to up your speed to keep in that pack, you also have to be able to maintain the pace after these bursts.
So that is it, Interval training is a must, if you want to improve you overall cycling. You can go on long 50+ miles cycles but doing this will not improve your speed and hill climbing ability as much as doing intervals. Another way to do these intervals if the weather is bad is to invest in a turbo training, these can be a great way of keeping up you bike fitness in the dark and cold winter months.
• Pick a flat road
• Bring the speed to just below your max speed
• Pick points like lamp posts where you will sprint past your friend
• up your speed and sprint past him
• Then your friend sprints past you
• Don not drop your speed between sprints
• Try to keep close on the wheel of the cyclist in front
• Repeat these steps
Another way to do sprint training intervals is to get a friend to with motorbike or scooter, get him to go at just below your maximum pace. Sit in behind him and at different points in the road sprint past him. This can be a more effective sprint training method and the guy on the motorbike does not tire!!
So now onto speed training as the term suggests this will help with our speed. As with the above cycling intervals they will also help you with your speed, but each interval is really focuses on a certain area, like power in your legs or speed or sprinting etc.
Speed Training
• Get a flat long road, a few miles preferable and quiet.
• Use a Cycling computer to measure distance
• Try to set out targets like lampposts etc.
• Try cycle above race pace
• Start with ¼ miles, take 1 minute slow recovery between each of the 4 sets
• Then do a ½ mile 2 minute slow recovery between each of the 2 sets
• 1 mile, this is only 1 set 4 minute recovery
• ½ mile 2 minute slow recovery between each 2 of the sets
• Finish with ¼ miles sets, slow 1 minute recovery between each set
If you find you have a lot left in the tank after these speed intervals then you are not pushing hard enough, check your heart rate and speed, you really should be spent after doing these sets. You can up them over time if you feel you can do more. But remember to cycling slowly between your sets, take your recovery period, try to get your breathing back, and when the set starts again go at it hard!!
Again a word of caution if you are not fully fit of you feel yourself tiring very quickly or your heart rate is too high stop and train a bit more and get your base fitness up before trying the speed intervals again.
These high intensity intervals are also great for triathlon training and burning fat. When doing the speed interval sets lactic acid should be really filing your legs as you feel the burn in your legs.
The last interval I will look at is Endurance Intervals. These are great for acting out race scenarios. Take your Sunday cycle or 40-50 miles or what ever you do, and do sets during the cycle, pick lampposts, hills signs, and race for them, do them as hard as you can and when done go back to your normal pace. You can throw these into your long cycle. As in a race situation speeds can be upped at certain times and to up your speed to keep in that pack, you also have to be able to maintain the pace after these bursts.
So that is it, Interval training is a must, if you want to improve you overall cycling. You can go on long 50+ miles cycles but doing this will not improve your speed and hill climbing ability as much as doing intervals. Another way to do these intervals if the weather is bad is to invest in a turbo training, these can be a great way of keeping up you bike fitness in the dark and cold winter months.
Mountain Bike Forks - The Upgrade For Your Bike
You think you need a new bike? But you don't want to kick your old one because you like to ride it? It is quite comfortable, the shifting system is super and the tires aren't that bad at all? You know what? There is a very cheap but useful upgrade for your bike. No matter what type of bike, no matter how old it is, no matter how much money you'd like to spend. Just get a new fork. It will give your bike a new look and a better suspension.
There are some different types of forks. Rigid forks, light suspension forks, some for downhill or cross country, and so on... But which fork will be the one you need? This depends on your riding style.
Here are some useful information about your possibly new fork.
For a normal street bike just to ride sometimes the best solution will be a light suspension mountain bike fork. These MTB forks have low travel because they should only absorb the small damage to the road surface. You can choose the look of the suspension you'd like without spending too much money on it.
You can also go for a rigid fork but they won't be too good for a normal bike. You should have a special racing cycle to go for a rigid one.
If you would like to ride off the road you should think about a special suspension fork. Here you can choose again between some different types of MTB forks.
First one will be the Downhill fork. They have a very long travel up to 300mm and are double or triple crown. These suspension forks will weigh very much.
The second special fork is the Cross Country fork. These forks are kind of the "light suspension fork" 2.0 because they look quite the same but there is a big difference. The price. There MTB forks are the most expensive forks because they are very very low in weight.
There are some different types of forks. Rigid forks, light suspension forks, some for downhill or cross country, and so on... But which fork will be the one you need? This depends on your riding style.
Here are some useful information about your possibly new fork.
For a normal street bike just to ride sometimes the best solution will be a light suspension mountain bike fork. These MTB forks have low travel because they should only absorb the small damage to the road surface. You can choose the look of the suspension you'd like without spending too much money on it.
You can also go for a rigid fork but they won't be too good for a normal bike. You should have a special racing cycle to go for a rigid one.
If you would like to ride off the road you should think about a special suspension fork. Here you can choose again between some different types of MTB forks.
First one will be the Downhill fork. They have a very long travel up to 300mm and are double or triple crown. These suspension forks will weigh very much.
The second special fork is the Cross Country fork. These forks are kind of the "light suspension fork" 2.0 because they look quite the same but there is a big difference. The price. There MTB forks are the most expensive forks because they are very very low in weight.
Tips on Buying the Right Mountain Bike
It can be a very tiring and overwhelming task when you are trying to buy the right mountain bike. Well here we are going to try and make that hunt a little bit easier with giving you some great pointers about buying that perfect mountain bike.
Of course in terms of price there is no upper limit on the amount of money you can spend on buying a new mountain bike. Of course to make this a little easier you need to first workout what you budget is and how much you are willing to spend on buying a new bike. Also you need to make sure that when you purchase a new bike that its not from mass producing markets like Wall-Mart. Instead you should aim to support you local bike shop and try to get a much better bike with a much better service.
You need to find your particular style, as all mountain bikes are created with several different riding styles in mind and of course different terrain types. So first off you need to workout what type of riding and where you are going to be riding the most. Are you more into smooth riding, cross country racing, mountain cruising, whatever it is you need to workout what you are going to be doing the most. Of course when you know you need to buy a bike that fits your style personally and not that of the salesman.
Try to opt for full suspension or a hard tail if you can afford it. Getting a bike with full suspension is always worth the extra money that you spend. Getting a hard tail creates a more lighter riding experience and allows you to pedal more more easily. But getting full suspension give you more comfort and hence a better control. You are going to have to figure out all these options dependent on the price range, riding style and the type of surface that you are going to be riding on the most.
Of course in terms of price there is no upper limit on the amount of money you can spend on buying a new mountain bike. Of course to make this a little easier you need to first workout what you budget is and how much you are willing to spend on buying a new bike. Also you need to make sure that when you purchase a new bike that its not from mass producing markets like Wall-Mart. Instead you should aim to support you local bike shop and try to get a much better bike with a much better service.
You need to find your particular style, as all mountain bikes are created with several different riding styles in mind and of course different terrain types. So first off you need to workout what type of riding and where you are going to be riding the most. Are you more into smooth riding, cross country racing, mountain cruising, whatever it is you need to workout what you are going to be doing the most. Of course when you know you need to buy a bike that fits your style personally and not that of the salesman.
Try to opt for full suspension or a hard tail if you can afford it. Getting a bike with full suspension is always worth the extra money that you spend. Getting a hard tail creates a more lighter riding experience and allows you to pedal more more easily. But getting full suspension give you more comfort and hence a better control. You are going to have to figure out all these options dependent on the price range, riding style and the type of surface that you are going to be riding on the most.
Cheap Road Bikes For Your Daily Needs
With the biking fad becoming more popular, cheap road bikes are becoming in demand. More often than not, bikers that are still amateurs opt for this kind of bicycles instead of investing on a high-end bike. But when we say road bikes, what does it really mean? How is it different form other bicycles such as mountain or street bikes?
A road bike is similar to a racing bicycle. The difference? Road bicycles are made for endurance and not much for speed. Most of the time, these bicycles have more gear combinations and less hi-tech racing features. These bikes have drop handle bars and narrow, high-pressure tires. It is specifically designed for paved roads compared to mountain bicycles that are built for off-road use.
Nonetheless, bikes have different types as well. Because of this, most bicycle lovers have their bicycles custom made for their biking needs. This will of course be more expensive. However, you need not spend that much for a bike. You can always opt for cheap bikes.
Cheap road bikes could either be used or brand new. But if you are really on a tight budget, opting for a used cheap bicycle is not bad after all. Even though it is already used, these kinds of bicycles could still endure years of use. It just depends on the quality of the equipment that you will choose. You should really check if it is still on a good condition and if it has quality materials.
Therefore, if you have an allowance in your budget, buy cheap road bikes that are brand new. You just need to find the right retailer and inquire for their cheap bikes. Retailers would of course offer you their most expensive bicycles, but if you ask for it, I am pretty sure, they would be more than happy to show you their cheap bikes.
See, having your very own bicycle is not that hard. You just have to have perseverance. Also, setting a budget would also help you in searching for this bike that would fit your needs. Remember, cheap road bikes can be brand new or used; it is just up to you and your budget to choose what you prefer.
A road bike is similar to a racing bicycle. The difference? Road bicycles are made for endurance and not much for speed. Most of the time, these bicycles have more gear combinations and less hi-tech racing features. These bikes have drop handle bars and narrow, high-pressure tires. It is specifically designed for paved roads compared to mountain bicycles that are built for off-road use.
Nonetheless, bikes have different types as well. Because of this, most bicycle lovers have their bicycles custom made for their biking needs. This will of course be more expensive. However, you need not spend that much for a bike. You can always opt for cheap bikes.
Cheap road bikes could either be used or brand new. But if you are really on a tight budget, opting for a used cheap bicycle is not bad after all. Even though it is already used, these kinds of bicycles could still endure years of use. It just depends on the quality of the equipment that you will choose. You should really check if it is still on a good condition and if it has quality materials.
Therefore, if you have an allowance in your budget, buy cheap road bikes that are brand new. You just need to find the right retailer and inquire for their cheap bikes. Retailers would of course offer you their most expensive bicycles, but if you ask for it, I am pretty sure, they would be more than happy to show you their cheap bikes.
See, having your very own bicycle is not that hard. You just have to have perseverance. Also, setting a budget would also help you in searching for this bike that would fit your needs. Remember, cheap road bikes can be brand new or used; it is just up to you and your budget to choose what you prefer.
Yakima Bike Rack Needs to Be Tried
Yakima has seen far too much damage in both cars and bikes alike, that it has decided to stand up and try to make a bike rack that suits the needs of cars and bikes alike, and keep both parties clean and scratch- free at the same time.
With this, Yakima introduces the new Yakima Bike rack DoubleDown 4, which aims to provide a whole new experience as to how your bikes can get carried, as well as another set of experiences just for trying to keep your car free from scratches as it lugs along your bikes.
Straight out of the box, the new Yakima Bike rack DoubleDown weighs in at about 25 pounds, which is pretty much within the industry's average for equipment of this size.
Not only is the Yakima DoubleDown 4 suited to carrying four bikes to the trailhead, it also folds out to make way for access to the back of the car without having to go through the trouble of passing through the back seat. With this, access to your car's back parts are not only made easier, it also makes some users forget that a rack is installed in their car when they lift the backdoor.
When the rack is not in use, the DoubleDown rack's support bars fold down to make it less obtrusive when it is not in use, especially when you need it to go down to access the other parts of the car.
The rack is compatible with 2- and 1.25- inch hitch receivers, for greater flexibility when it comes to handling your cycling units and loading them in your vehicle for transport. Yakima's anti- sway cradles are designed to keep your bikes from touching and bumping into each other while they are loaded on the rack and on the road.
With this, Yakima introduces the new Yakima Bike rack DoubleDown 4, which aims to provide a whole new experience as to how your bikes can get carried, as well as another set of experiences just for trying to keep your car free from scratches as it lugs along your bikes.
Straight out of the box, the new Yakima Bike rack DoubleDown weighs in at about 25 pounds, which is pretty much within the industry's average for equipment of this size.
Not only is the Yakima DoubleDown 4 suited to carrying four bikes to the trailhead, it also folds out to make way for access to the back of the car without having to go through the trouble of passing through the back seat. With this, access to your car's back parts are not only made easier, it also makes some users forget that a rack is installed in their car when they lift the backdoor.
When the rack is not in use, the DoubleDown rack's support bars fold down to make it less obtrusive when it is not in use, especially when you need it to go down to access the other parts of the car.
The rack is compatible with 2- and 1.25- inch hitch receivers, for greater flexibility when it comes to handling your cycling units and loading them in your vehicle for transport. Yakima's anti- sway cradles are designed to keep your bikes from touching and bumping into each other while they are loaded on the rack and on the road.
The Right Encouragement for the Eco-Friendly Cyclists!
While you build an extravagant space, be it for any purpose offices, hostels, schools, playgrounds etc. any building with a state-of-art surrounding and infrastructure, you need also provide special and secure parking space. Parking spaces need not always be boring metal layouts with humongous sign boards, it can also be creative with efficient space usage and of course, good looking and in line with your building.
Today's world is a world of choices. There are numerous choices for one to pick ones vehicle. There are cars, coupes, motorbikes, trucks, vans, luxury cars and then there are the humble bicycles. With the fast paced world of today more and more people are opting to ride bicycles, they are eco friendly and they give you an exercise simultaneously, what else can you ask for? But then cycle parking is mostly done in a way where it seems it'll just make it troublesome for the owner to have come on a bicycle. There are no proper cycle shelters and the cycles are meant to be left in open in stand-alone metal stands. Sometimes in stores and coffee places, sadly there are not even those and people have to leave there cycles out in the open leaning against the walls, it's a sad inconvenience for the people who think of the environment and for their health.
On the contrary these all stores, malls, schools, offices, hostels need to equipped with the right cycle shelters to promote and encourage the use of bicycle. Now manufacturers are making great cycle shelters. These can be adjusted to any heights, from a small to medium to large to extra large to stands which can accommodate more than a hundred bicycles at a time. For the places that need and call for extra security measures there can be built cycle compounds. Cycle compounds are a bit different form shelters which are covered and provide for extra safety. These are readily available of all sizes but nowadays with intricate architectural designs it is commonplace to get a customized stand made for your building, this service is also just as easy as placing order or any other building parts.
With so much emphasis on aesthetics nowadays, wouldn't you like to have a compound which goes just right with your color scheme and the look of the structure? The wait is over now. From the manufacturers of today it is possible to get your cycle stands and compounds in various colors and patterns, so to go according to your unique required design.
Today's world is a world of choices. There are numerous choices for one to pick ones vehicle. There are cars, coupes, motorbikes, trucks, vans, luxury cars and then there are the humble bicycles. With the fast paced world of today more and more people are opting to ride bicycles, they are eco friendly and they give you an exercise simultaneously, what else can you ask for? But then cycle parking is mostly done in a way where it seems it'll just make it troublesome for the owner to have come on a bicycle. There are no proper cycle shelters and the cycles are meant to be left in open in stand-alone metal stands. Sometimes in stores and coffee places, sadly there are not even those and people have to leave there cycles out in the open leaning against the walls, it's a sad inconvenience for the people who think of the environment and for their health.
On the contrary these all stores, malls, schools, offices, hostels need to equipped with the right cycle shelters to promote and encourage the use of bicycle. Now manufacturers are making great cycle shelters. These can be adjusted to any heights, from a small to medium to large to extra large to stands which can accommodate more than a hundred bicycles at a time. For the places that need and call for extra security measures there can be built cycle compounds. Cycle compounds are a bit different form shelters which are covered and provide for extra safety. These are readily available of all sizes but nowadays with intricate architectural designs it is commonplace to get a customized stand made for your building, this service is also just as easy as placing order or any other building parts.
With so much emphasis on aesthetics nowadays, wouldn't you like to have a compound which goes just right with your color scheme and the look of the structure? The wait is over now. From the manufacturers of today it is possible to get your cycle stands and compounds in various colors and patterns, so to go according to your unique required design.
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