Many artists have tried to portray states as depression, bipolarism and anxiety. I believe that the states that we all go through affects us the same, but every person emerges from the experience as different individual. My experience is no different than a lot of people, what differs from person to person is how we…
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…
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…
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…
As we know too well, the realization that something was valuable often comes after its loss. The unexpected loss of your bicycle is by no means an exception to this rule. Your bicycle is practically an extension of you. This is because most of us have established a sentimental value through exciting adventures and long bike…
Remember what it felt like riding a bicycle for the first time? It is often said that people never forget that very first experience on a bicycle. It is just like the beginning of new friendship. Most of us whilst growing up had stabilizers fitted to our bicycles to assist with us with balancing. Soon…
“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” – John Howard Bicycles are without a shadow of doubt a mechanical masterpiece. This ingenious invention can support as much as 10 times its own weight. The term bicycle appears to date back to 1860s in France. However, finding out the history and who is behind…
There are a number of benefits attached to the choice of losing weight through cycling. One of such benefits is the fact that cycling is considered a ‘low impact’ exercise. For example, when you’re running or jogging, every step that you take sends an impact through your feet, ankles, calves, knees and quad muscles. In…
Do you want to guarantee a great day ahead of you? Then consider that early morning bike ride! What makes early morning rides great? In fact, there is little activity going on outdoors and what you end experiencing is a calm, relaxing, and quiet bike ride. This has a therapeutic effect and helps kick starting an…
