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…
The Rise of Mountain Biking
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…
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…
Preventing bicycle theft can stop other forms of crime.
The very act of preventing bicycle theft can have a positive impact upon crime reduction in general. This is because, given the opportunity, the individual who steals bicycles is also very likely to commit other more serious offenses. But more importantly, if the criminal feels that he/she can get away with it, this will act…
The Importance of Reducing Bicycle Theft
The bicycle is without any doubt one of the most sustainable means of transportation. It is a zero emission transport when in use and it can help improving air quality, and reducing noise pollution. Many cities continue to promote biking as a sustainable alternative to the automobile. The increasing popularity of bicycles also brings with…