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Nowadays, cycling has becoming more popular in our country recently for a number of reasons. One of those reasons, however, must be the three gold medals won by the cyclists at the Olympic Games. In fact, cycling is not just a sport though, and a friend of mine called Jim is just one of the many people who like to cycle long distances because they want to enjoy the natural beauty of the country. He belongs to an organization. Jim has been riding some routes for a few years now, along with his local friends. They do it to raise money for charity, but also because they enjoy the views across the country's scenic landscapes and like to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Lily is a campaigner who is always doing some charity rides and generally enjoying cycling, Lily runs a local group and helps organize the 'critical commute'- where cyclists gather every last Friday of the month and cycle into work together. For Lily, cycling is about saving the planet- a cost-e...

Just teaching your kids how to cycle is a great fun indeed. And what more if you can have a great cycling day with them? It is the simplest and healthiest way to unwind, have fun and build family relationships. However, not all kids are too enthusiastic with biking around with their parents. Sometimes they would rather hang out with friends than to a "family thing" such as cycling. How to encourage your kids to go cycling with you? Here are simple steps to make pedals cycling more fun with your kids. First, be sure to be familiar with the bike route you are taking. Nothing is more discouraging for a kid than to know that his parent is lost in the woods. Pick out the most interesting trail that has access to panoramic views, gardens and whatnot. If your kids are old enough to decide, let them participate in planning your pedals cycling route. It will make them feel you are in this together rather than just tagging them along for your own pleasure. Aside from knowing the trai...

This is kind of habit developed by parent for a kid to give back to community and enjoy the sense of satisfaction at the later ages. Inherently this will assist kid to develop leadership, self discipline, and warmness for others. This will develop great strength in kids by developing helping nature for others. This is well proven by closely watching life of our great leaders. People has always loved them and got inspired from them. Here, I would like to add famous quote by Churchill. - "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Good parenting always makes kid to make him / her self sufficient in the society and to work for needy in the community. My personal experience says that, in the era of global meltdowns, volatility in markets, natural causes will remain part of life. To be part of it and to sleep peacefully only thing matters is a personal satisfaction and helping nature has to be developed and it can not come on one fine day. Hence, to ...

Whether for short trips or vacations, as a forerunner of emancipation or the theory of relativity: the bicycle has many sides to it. The different roles it can play in people’s lives can be seen in this collection of bike quotations from famous personalities in politics, economy, arts and science. Top 5 Bike Quotations by Famous Personalities Bicycling has done more to emancipate women than any one thing in the world. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence. Susan B. Anthony American feminist (1820-1906) Life is like a bicycle, you need to keep moving lest you lose balance. Albert Einstein German-born phisicist (1879-1955) What the computer is to me: It’s the most remarkable tool that we’ve ever come up with, and it’s the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds. Steve Jobs Co-founder of Apple (1955-2011) Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. John F. Kennedy 35. President of the United States (1917-1963) No other inventio...

Go somewhere you’ve never been before. Do you ever crave that sense of adventure? Get out your map (or GPS) and pick out somewhere exciting that’s within cycling distance. The only catch is that it must be somewhere you’ve never been before. You’ll see and experience new things – both during your journey and once you’ Take part in a race. It may be you need more of a challenge to shake things up a little, so why not consider a race? You’ll be able to try out a fun route against like-minded individuals as you race from A to B. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose. What is important is that you had fun taking part! Don’t be afraid to go off track. If you’re sticking to the same old routes and roads, that’s probably why you’re finding yourself a little bored with your cycling routine. Don’t be afraid to take a new path, head down an alley, bike over a dusty dirt path or take the long way to your destination. You’ll see new things and learn more about your area, giving you a...

Bicycling is an amazing way to get fit and healthy, but you may find yourself getting tired of the same old routes. That’s understandable – anyone who rides every day will likely have found themselves uninspired at some point! But that’s not an excuse to give up! All you need to do is look for exciting, challenging new ways to make cycling even more fun. By doing so, you’ll not only be more enthusiastic towards riding your bike, but you’ll also be even more motivated to take care of your body by cycling as much as possible! Here are twelve easy, accessible ways to make cycling even more fun. 1. Download a cycling app and track your stats. By downloading a cycling app, you’ll be able to keep track of your speeds, distances and more. Not only will you be able to monitor these and the effects they’re having on your progress, but you’ll also be able to have fun challenging yourself to beat your own scores on your bamboo bicycle! 2. Get your friends involved. Everything is mo...

If you’ve already decided to join a cycling club, you’ll need to find the right club to fit your individual needs. Here are a few of the factors you should consider when choosing a cycling club: Goals: Some clubs steer more toward racing, while others focus more on touring the area at a slower pace. Speed: Most cycling clubs post the average mile per hour you should be comfortable with for weekend rides. Make sure your ability as a cyclist matches those of the group you’re riding with so you won’t be left behind. Age: Some groups are for cyclists of certain ages, focusing on either racing or leisurely cycling to stay fit and lose weight. Schedule: Cycling groups and clubs often meet at certain times during the week. Make sure your schedule fits with the club you’re looking to join. Price point: While some cycling clubs are free, though most have an annual fee and require you to purchase a cycling kit from the club. Check the costs before you decide to join and then choose the mos...

A bicycle storage area is a section of the road, before an intersection with traffic lights, where you can wait (for the traffic lights to change) in front of the stopped vehicles. A bicycle storage road area will have painted bicycle symbols, be between two parallel stop lines and may be painted green. Bicycle and motorcycle riders are allowed to cross the first stop line to enter the bicycle storage area but must stop at the second stop line at a red traffic light. Motor vehicles, other than motorcycles, must stop at the first stop line. A bicycle rider may choose to enter a bicycle storage area from a bicycle lane. When you enter a bicycle storage area, you must: give way to anyone that is already in the bicycle storage area give way to any vehicle that is entering the area on a green or yellow traffic light.

If you’re getting a new bike, go to a reputable bike shop, where they can advise on the best type of bike and make sure it’s the right size for you. If you’ve already got a bike, get it checked to make sure it’s in a safe condition. It’s best to get your bike serviced regularly at a cycle shop. Check your bike regularly yourself, especially before taking to the road. Here are four things to do regularly: Check brakes and brake blocks or discs to ensure safe stopping in wet and dry weather Clean and oil moving parts to keep the bike working smoothly Tighten nuts and bolts to prevent any parts working loose Make sure lights are working properly and that reflectors are clean. Replace any batteries that don’t give a bright light.

For the safety while cycling, we need to know something about SA laws. The National Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and the National Road Traffic Regulations 2000 promulgated on 17 March 2000 in Gov Gazette 20963 (as amended from time to time)  includes the following bicycle-specific laws: * You must be seated on your saddle * You must ride in single file * You may not deliberately swerve from side to side * If you are riding on a public road where there is a bicycle lane, you must use that bicycle lane Note: Regulation 296 of the National Road Traffic Regulations 2000 states: “A person driving a vehicle on a public road shall do so by driving on the left side of the roadway … .”. Driving is defined in the Act to include riding a bicycle. There is no requirement to ride on the far left of the roadway or on the shoulder. The Road Traffic Regulations impose the same obligations on a bicycle as on a motor vehicle in this regard. Regulation 298(1) requires a vehicle to pass a cyclis...

 When it’s time to get on your bike, Europe really offers something for everyone. There are mountain climbs for those who like a challenge (this is the continent that birthed the Tour de France, after all) as well as scenic flat-as-a-pancake rides along coasts and through bucolic landscapes, many of which are suitable for families. Here, Paul Sullivan picks 10 of the best cycling routes in Europe. 1 Alpe d’Huez, France Best for: dramatic Alpine scenery Distance: 13 km (9 miles) Duration: 1–3 hours, depending on fitness levels This iconic ascent, best known as one of the key sections of the Tour de France, offers 21 bends that corkscrew between Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez in the French alps. The scenic 3,670 ft climb is unrelenting, yet 1,000 riders per day – pros as well as determined amateurs – tackle it each summer. 2 Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Hansa Circuit) Best for: fresh sea air Distance: 7,980 km (4,958 miles) Duration: varies Otherwise known as Eurovelo 1...

Over the past year along with B’Twin and Decathlon UK, we’ve been encouraging people to get themselves and others riding with our getbritainriding campaign. It’s been a huge success too: over 10,000 cyclists have pledged to get friends or family on bikes saying that they’d help a whopping 42,000 people take up riding this year. In total, you lot have pledged to ride a hard-to-comprehend 23 million miles over the course of the year. Sit yourselves down, you must be worn out! British Cycling, coincidentally, have been doing something similar this year and they’ve just published the first results from their ‘Bike Shed’ studies, a collaboration with behavioural scientists at Colombia University and their partners HSBC looking at “how best to encourage, motivate and dispel the fears associated with getting on a bike.” Given, they say, that 50% of UK adults are ‘lapsed’ cyclists, they developed a series of studies to identify new and tangible ways to inspire people to get out pedalling. ...