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July Issue 2010 . . .

Road Cycling: Cornering

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Road Cycling: CorneringConfused about how to corner on your bike? When to apply the brakes? Whether to lean the bike or your body? The essence of good cornering is maintaining your speed, safely. Here's what to do.

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Mountain Biking is for Old Ladies Too!

By Hella Comat

mountain biking in las vegas
Mountain biking isn't just for the young. Hella Comat, a 50-something cyclist, recently took a mountain bike trip to the Las Vegas area and found that her hard-earned life experience put her in front of the pack.

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Eat & Drink Safely on Your Bicycle

By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Eat & Drink Safely on Your Bicycle
Not everyone feels comfortable drinking and eating on the bike during a fast group ride—especially beginners. This article tells you how to do that without taking down your cycling buddies.

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CycleFit Chicks Cycling Club: developing strength, skills and comradery

By Sheila Ascroft

CycleFit ChicksIn the Ottawa area, CycleFit CHICKS Club has become so popular in just three years that it is capping its membership this year at 80. Find out why women cyclists are flocking to CycleFit CHICKS.

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Training Plans for Cyclists

Training Plans for Cyclists

 

In Training Plans for Cyclists, world-class cycling coach Gale Bernhardt shows you how to train for charity rides, multi-day tours, and mountain bike events. Whether you ride a road bike or a mountain bike, these 16 detailed training plans will help you become a better cyclist.

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Warming Up and Cooling Down

Warming up and cooling downHow important is warming up before a ride and cooling down afterwards? Find out what two top female cycling pros think. It could save you from injuries and improve your performance on the bike.

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7 Quick Tips for Cycling in Traffic

7 quick tips for cycling in trafficeA bicycle is a legitimate road vehicle with the same rights and responsibilities as a car. When cars and bikes follow the rules, the roads become safer and more predictable for everyone. Follow these 7 traffic tips and stay safe on your bike.

 

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Review: LUNA Sport: Cycling Gear Just for Women

LUNA Sport glovesCheck out these made-for-women gloves, and the new Marla Di Da jersey from LUNA Sport.

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