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A Bike Riding Emergency

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I went on a bike ride yesterday with my girlfriend. She was pretty nervous because she is not as experienced as me with riding bikes. It had been at least a year since she had been on a bike, but I assured her that everything would be ok- it was a beautiful day outside and in case of an emergency, I was bringing my bike repair kit just in case. It even has a tire inflation repair kit if we get a flat on the trail. This was quite possible because the trail I like to ride on is gravel and it’s in the woods. There can sometimes be litter on the trails as well. A lot of kids tend to throw parties in those woods, which can cause debris on the paths where the bikes are ridden on. Thank goodness I did bring my repair kit. Not even 20 minutes in to the bike ride and my girlfriend gets a flat tire! It was nice, however, being able to show my bike tire repair skills. The tire inflation repair kit worked wonders, as it always does. We were able to ride back to the car with no probl...

Lose Weight By Bike Riding

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The benefits of cycling are nearly uncountable when it comes to your health. In case you're thinking about taking up cycling, I've wrote this article to go over a few important and interesting things. Cycling joins physical exercise with being outside and exploring new areas. Not to mention that it's great physical exercise that can help you build muscle, burn fat and tone your body. Muscle is more slender than fat, and individuals with a higher level of muscle burn more calories. It's also a great idea for those who want to minimize their risks of developing heart disease and many other ailments.  If you don't have a bicycle yet, it's best to first figure out where you'll be riding and go from there. For example, if you plan on going on off road trails, you probably want a mountain bike, and if you plan on just riding on pavement, you may want something else. It's also a good idea to get familiar with general bicycle maintenance and repairs. and invest ...