Cycling abroad for the first time can be both an exciting and challenging experience. Finding a good balance between planning and leaving room for spontaneity can also be difficult. Here are 3 things that I would do differently if it was my first time cycling abroad: 1. Choosing my destination carefullyAs a beginner you’re probably unaware…
3 Things to Consider when Cycling Abroad for the First Time
Cross Country (XC) Mountain Biking
What is Cross Country (XC)? Cross Country (XC) is a very well-known discipline of mountain biking (MTB). This is thought to be one of the most popular discipline within MTB, and it officially became an Olympic sport in 1996. So far, this is the only MTB sport you can practice in the Olympics. Usually competitors…
The Rise of Mountain Biking
Ridding bicycles off the road in rough terrains has turned into a rapidly growing sport. This sport is commonly known as Mountain Biking (MTB). This requires specially designed bicycles capable of enduring rough and irregular terrains. Such bicycles are engineering masterpieces and are designed to maximise performance under such rough terrains. MTB is one of…
Cycling in Lund, Sweden
Lund City is home to one of Scandinavias most prestigious universities (Lund University). It is located in Skåne county. This is city is sometimes marked by its notrious iconic Cathedral and picturesque university buildings near a place known as Lundagard. If you love being in a city with a good mixture between countryside and urban spaces then…
The Social Impact of Bicycles
“Like dogs, bicycles are social catalysts that attract a superior category of people.” – Chip Brown Bicycles are also useful tools which have the power to draw people together. They have the power to define people’s sense of identity and personality. In many cases, people see bicycles as extensions of themselves and as a reflection…
What is Downhill Mountain Biking?
To put simply (and as the name suggests) Downhill Mountain Biking(DH) is all about who is the fastest riding from top to bottom. It is definedby many riders as the ‘Formula 1‘ of Mountain Biking. It certainly requires the best techniques, MTB knowledge and athletic strength. This makes DH a spectacular and distinctive MTB discipline…
How to prepare for your first bicycle tour?
Preparing for your first bicycle tour can be both very exciting and overwhelming. After all, you are about to embark on a new adventure with an element of uncertainty. As a first timer, it is always a good idea to start small and get some bicycle touring experience before venturing on very long journey covering…
The Future of Bicycle Ownership: Towards a Share Economy
The millennial age of ‘Generation Rent’ in which we currently live, is characterized by the increase of borrowing things such as music, clothes, cars, etc, as opposed to buying them. This shift from a consumer to a share economy is happening relatively fast as individuals are now becoming more inclined towards borrowing and experiencing things,…
Essential Bicycle Security Tips
Most of us have been through that awful feeling of coming to pick our bicycles only to find an empty space where it was initially parked. What normally follows is a sense of confusion and disbelief, mixed with wishful thinking and denial. In this sort of situation most of us start questioning our own memory…
Bicycle Physics: Why is a bicycle easy to balance at speed?
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein We all know that riding a bicycle is very easy. It comes so natural! In fact, like the old saying goes: “it is even easier to ride it than to fall off one”. And of course, once you…
Ride, Study, Ride, Repeat
Bicycles are, and have always been an important component of campus life. When it comes to living an exciting and adventurous student life bicycles play a crucial role. Organising and going to bike trips can be a great way to make new friends and socializing. Biking can be very fun and liberating given that it…