DIY Portable Bike Repair Stand I've been using my ceiling mounted bike lift to hold my bike when doing minor repairs or adjustments. I just lower the bike close to ground, it kinda works, but it's not portable and it's a little wobbly and not stable when you are cranking the wheels. After reading several post from a bike forum on how to built your own bike stand, I decided to make my own. To make it portable, I decided to use a PA tripod speaker stand as a base. Things that you need: PA tripod speaker stand (Similar to this : Tripod Speaker Stand) 3/4" Pipe clamp "pony clamp" (Amazon link: Sure-foot Pipe Clamp, with pre-drilled holes to clamp head) 2= 1" diameter , 6" long black pipe. Amazon Search Links: Pipe Clamp: Click here. Tools you need: Chop saw or hacksaw Drill with drill bits Pipe wrench and a table mounted vise comes handy Rivet tool/revits or metal screws *Click on pictures to enlarge. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. With the hand knob set-up. Tripod legs in fully extended position. Here it is in action.
British Cycling / Home Cycling News and Bike Reviews for Road Bikes, Mountain Bikes, BMX and More - Bike Rumor Porkbelly Ventures LLC - Pricing The Riding Part- A lot of people ask us, "What do I have to do to get in shape for this thing?" There is no other way to train for a long-distance bike ride than to ride long distances. You can't really prepare for RAGBRAI by riding a stationary bike or by walking or running, although these activities will contribute to a higher level of fitness. Comfort on the bike is critical. Everybody has their own idea of what they need to carry with them on the bike. Watch out for the other guy. When a car is approaching in the oncoming lane or from behind you, warn other riders by shouting "Car Up" or "Car Back." The Packing Part- Bring layers. The Camping Part- Put your tent up and take it down so you know how it's done. The Eating Part- This is not the time to diet. The Money Part- We think $300 is the high end for meals, snacks and beverages on the road and in the towns, but remember that you'll be hungrier and thirstier when cycling for a large part of each day.
Technique: Cadence Matters By Joe Beer | Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11.00pm Learning what cadence works best for you can significantly improve your efficiency Robert Smith Photography Cycling is a simple sport really. To break it down into its simplest controllable factors you can vary your effort (heart rate), gearing (front and rear combination) and pedal cadence (revolutions per minute). There are the obvious additional controllable factors of whether you ride on- or off-road and the hilliness of the terrain you choose to cover, but the principle still applies - speed is a function of your effort, your choice of gear and how fast or slow you decide to spin. There has been much research on cadence; McNaughton and Thomas [1] looked at recreational cyclists at varying levels of revolutions per minute (rpm). No substitute for training However, elites are known to pedal faster than beginners, and with more oomph on the down stroke of their pedal action [2]. Round and round… Higher cadence equals better blood flow 1. 2. 3.
Bicycle Bike Noises, Clicks, Ticks, Creaks, Clunks, Knocks Repair by Jim Langley by Jim Langley - certain photos courtesy of the great people at Park Tool I get more questions about bicycle noises than just about anything else. Understandably, noises drive cyclists nuts, like my teammate in the photo who I’m (green shirt) helping find a noise before his race in the Cal Giant Sponsored Watsonville Criterium. He had an annoying clunk/click noise while warming up. To help you find your noises, I’ve put together the following guide organized by bike-noise category. Please keep in mind that one person’s click is the next person’s creak, so I recommend perusing the entire list to find your problem and a solution. Ideally, this guide would be short and easy to follow, yet there are lots of noises you might encounter and to keep this comprehensive, I regularly update it with new noises and solutions. TIP: Most browsers have a Find function. Rattles The most common cause is a loose headset. Solution: Feel for play by trying to move the cogs laterally with your fingers. Clunks
Bicycle Touring Pro - How To Plan Your Next Bicycle Touring Adventure Hello and welcome to Bicycle Touring Pro, the world’s most popular how-to bicycle touring blog/website and information source… with more than 750,000+ people from all around the world visiting the site each and ever year! You’ve come to the right place if want to learn how to conduct your own guided, self-guided or self-supported bicycle touring adventures. Click here to get my free bicycle touring newsletter and join over 15,000+ other people who have already learned about my best tips, tricks and resources for conducting an incredible bicycle tour – close to home or anywhere in the world. What is Bicycle Touring? “Bicycle touring” is the act of riding a bicycle for days, weeks, months or even years on end as you travel long distances across cities, states and countries. Who is the Bicycle Touring Pro? BicycleTouringPro.com is run by the world’s leading expert on bicycle touring – Darren Alff. Darren Alff is the author of four popular cycling books: What Can You Expect to Learn Here?
Speed Distance Time Calculators Generic browser based speed, distance and time calculators written in javascript by Nigel Jones for performance oriented cyclists and other racers. If you can run Windows applications you might prefer a nicer and more compact version of these calculators that ships with my bike gear calculator or the additional functionality of my power calculator. Better still if your sport does involve bicycles my fixed wheel gear calculator does some very similar calculations in a manner that is more comprehensive because it does take your bicycle gearing and cadence into account but is obviously more complex as a result. If you can't run windows applications, and/or your sport doesn't involve bicycles so the additional functionality of GearCalc and PowerCalc isn't of interest to you use these for free. Time Calculator Calculates time required to ride a fixed distance in a given average speed. Distance Calculator Calculates distance covered from average speed and time elapsed. Minimum System Requirements
Rouleur - Home Rouleur is the celebrated cycling magazine that brings together leading writers and photographers to convey the essence and imagery of road racing. Published eight times a year, every eminently collectible issue is produced to the highest standards using heavy art-stock paper and the best quality reproduction techniques available. It has often been described as “the most beautiful cycling magazine in the world!” Subscribe today with any one of our special offers to Rouleur Magazine... 3 Month Subscription - £18 every 2 issues (Save 10%) BEST OFFERAnnual Subscription - £78 for 8 issuesGift Subscription - £78 for 8 issuesFor US & Canada prices click here Take look at a sample issue of Rouleur Magazine In six years, it has built a passionate and valuable readership among the most influential bike riders in the world by celebrating the passion and beauty of bike racing, both past and present. It couldn’t be easier to try Rouleur with our risk free offer.
The 40 Immutable Rules of Cycling « Sub-5 Century << Back to News Courtesy of our friends at Velominati we bring you their 40 Immutable Rules … learn more about this group at Rule #1: Always obey the rules. Rule #2: If you’re contemplating a breach of the rules, see Rule #1. Rule #3: With all due respect to Lance Armstrong, it IS all about the bike. No bike, no ride. Rule #4: Tan lines should be cultivated and kept razor sharp. Rule #5: The minimum number of bikes one should own can be determined by the simple formula n+1, where ‘n’ is the number of bikes currently owned. Rule #6: Jerseys should fit you as a glove not as a sack. Rule #7: Cycling caps can be worn under helmets but only if you are actually riding your bike. Rule #8: Speeds and distances shall always be referred to in kilometers to impress non-cycling friends and coworkers and add to the mystique of our sport. Rule #9: Real cyclists shave their legs. Rule #10: If in doubt regarding the definition of a ‘real’ cyclist, see Rule #9. Rule #40: No whining.
Welcome to the Cycletourer Website Through this site we hope to share some of the great times my wife and I have had cycle touring, and give some help and information to those who might consider cycle touring as an alternative type of holiday. Cycle touring with a tent is a great way to see and explore a country. Here are a few things to recommend it. It's a relaxing way to see the country side, you tend to see and experience more of the country side from a bike than a car! There's more chance to explore the countryside by taking quieter tracks and lanes. You can go at your own pace, we have a brief idea of a route, but adjust it to how we feel and weather conditions. Check out the links on the left for more information. We hope you find this site useful, any feedback to - jon@cycletourer.co.uk 'Unfortunately we do not organise cycling tours or holidays, we just hope that the information contained in these pages might help or inspire you to organise your own'.
The Best and Worst of RAGBRAI The Best and Worst of RAGBRAI® XXX "What is myrrh, anyway?" Monty Python's "Life of Brian" by R Bruhn What is RAGBRAI, anyway? RAGBRAI is an acronym for the "Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa." For many riders it's a kind of rite of passage, perhaps the most difficult physical endeavor of their lifetime. But "bicycle ride" is hardly an adequate descriptor. RAGBRAI is something else. How old is RAGBRAI, anyway? I thought the Tour de France had been going on for something like 99 years; how can RAGBRAI claim to be the oldest ride, anyway? How big is RAGBRAI, anyway? How long is the ride, anyway? It's farther across Nebraska than it is across Iowa (ask anyone who's driven I-80), and Nebraska has a bike ride across the state; how can RAGBRAI claim to be the longest, anyway? (As to this last point, the thoughtful reader may be asking, "Oh, yeah? But yet, Iowa is the perfect setting for an extravaganza such as RAGBRAI. I never saw a purple cow; I never hope to see one. © R Bruhn
Bicycle Fixation: How Not to Lock Your Bike How Not to Lock Your Bike by Robert Leone Are you locking your bike? If so, please check with your lock's manufacturer for how to lock up correctly. In Picture One, the Bad, you see a strong, sturdy U-lock securing the front wheel of a bicycle. Picture Two shows a case where the hypothetical opportunist described above was, in fact, the real deal. Picture Three, the Sad, shows a cable lock securing the twisted wreckage of a water bottle cage. In Picture Four, the Ugly, a sturdy U-lock secures the frame to a good, strong bike rack. The Bad: The Bad Meets a Bad Boy: The Sad: The Ugly: There are some basic principles here: It's always a good idea to lock the frame. (A version of this article appeared in the April-May 2010 issue of The Chainguard, a newsletter of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, www.sdcbc.org). Robert Leone
Top 100 Spinning - Indoor Cycling Songs | Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast barbara hoots A dynamic, highly-specialized indoor cycling studio designer, Barbara creates innovative environments that lead to increased membership and profitability. With over 100 successful programs worldwide, mundane studios are transformed into cycling emporiums where students can train to their full potential. Skilled at interpreting the needs of each client, a variety of consulting services can be tailored to meet your vision, budget and timeline. Whether spicing up a corporate franchise or launching an upscale boutique, Barbara and her team of experts will ensure your studio is the most popular ride in town. Unlike traditional architects or interior designers, Barbara directs a successful 60-bike program and combines over a decade of teaching experience with cutting-edge design skills to create safe, versatile studios that accommodate a variety of ride styles.