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Entries from December 2008

How much faster will my cycling speed increase per pound of weight loss?

December 29th, 2008 · 7 Comments

PhatBobby There was a nice little table in Runner’s World that illustrates how much faster you could be if you lost weight. Of course, this would not take into account speed increases due to training.
According to RW author Amby Burfoot, runners on average get 2 seconds per mile faster for every pound they lose.
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How many sets n reps of bicycles should i do a day?

December 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

BCrane How many sets n reps of bicycles should i do a day?
How many sets n reps of bicycle situps should i do a day?Powered by Yahoo Answers

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What are the chances of bicycles becoming the dominant form of transportation?

December 26th, 2008 · 4 Comments

mattcasey2017 What are the chances of bicycles becoming the dominant form of transportation in cities in the U.S. and Europe and what will be the dominant form of transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area in 20 years?Powered by Yahoo Answers

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Cycling at The Velodrome

December 25th, 2008 · Comments Off

Harwood E Woodpecker Cycling is having a tough time of it at the moment. The world seems to be against everything to do with cycling, except the part that helps save the planet.Motorists hate cyclists as they claim they slow the traffic down and take up too much of the road, for which the cyclist [...]

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How long do cycling shoes last?

December 21st, 2008 · 6 Comments

m c I was told by a bike shop that my shoes where at the end of their life. The shoes seem fine to me, they don’t have any visible damage. Are they like running shoes, where you need to replace them every few months, or should they last a year or two?Powered by Yahoo [...]

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Bicycling Preparedness With A Car Bike Rack

December 18th, 2008 · Comments Off

Alastair Hamilton A car bike rack offers you the flexibility to take your bicycle where you want to. This can save you money and time when you want to go bicycling out of town.Vacations can be even more adventurous and fun with a car bike rack. Bicycling is an important part of your life and [...]

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How much of a performance drop should I be expecting in cycling?

December 16th, 2008 · 5 Comments

????? The weather has been snowing, so I am off my bike for a while. Meanwhile, I have been getting a ride with Yin in her Camry and it is very much a luxury. I do yoga and it works well with meditation. However, how much of a performance drop should I [...]

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How popular are electric bicycles or bikes now?

December 13th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Awsome Would it be worth it selling electric bicycles or bikes on a website? Give your opinions and how they compare to mopeds/scooters in sales. Thanks!Powered by Yahoo Answers

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Gears Gear-up Your Machines

December 8th, 2008 · Comments Off

Ajeet Khurana Gears are one of the most basic transmission devices. You have heard about gears in cars, bicycles, and many types of machines. If you are not a mechanical engineer, you will be amazed by the extent to which gears affect our daily life. As any student of mechanical engineering will tell you, gears [...]

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What’s the difference between bicycle spinners & exercise bicycles?

December 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Christopher C people are talking like the spinners are that much better than regular exercise bicycles.Powered by Yahoo Answers

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