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…
“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…
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 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…
Using you bicycle for transportation boosts your health and fitness. For those of you who don’t have the time to hit the gym on a regular basis, cycling can do just the trick. As a matter of fact, cycling can increase cardiovascular fitness, and increase muscle strength and flexibility. It can also reduce signs of…
“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.” – H.G. Wells We often hear that bicycles are good for the environment because they produce zero emissions and are energy efficient. But what exactly does this mean? Over many years, bicycles have been praised for creating environmentally…
1. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein 2. “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” – John F. Kennedy 3. “The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” – John Howard 4. “When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do…
1. In 1817 Baron Von Drais invented a bike made of wood with a steerable front wheel without pedals. 2. The term ‘bicycle’ was introduced in France in the 1860s, deriving from the French ‘bicyclette’. This term was introduced as means of describing the two-wheeled vehicle powered by a mechanical drive. Prior to that, bikes were commonly…
Being able to ride a bicycle is something that we normally take for granted. Most of us learn to ride a bicycle in our early youth days. As kids, we all had this incredible attraction towards bicycles. It somehow symbolised a sense of freedom and the ability to explore new horizons without anyone’s objection. But…
Apparently, male cyclists have been shaving their legs for at least 100 years. It became a tradition within the cycling sport whereby each generation of pro cyclists adopts the culture paved by their predecessors. It seems like if you want to be taken serious within this sport your legs must be shaved. But why…
