Biking/Cycling Resources (02)

Biking Tips for Organized Tours and Charity Events
If your gearing up for a triathlon race, here are some helpful hints and insider know-how's. First, if your not used to close riding, don't do it on your first tour. The article recommends joining a local club to get used to the concept of riding close. It is rude to "sit on" someone's wheel and draft if you don't know the person and haven't asked permission to be there, the article advises. A biker in a triathlon should always look up, and look ahead several feet. If riding in a pace line, for example, avoid tire-fixation and point out road hazards to bikers behind you. Do not cross wheels with the person ahead of you, either. For more tips, check out this valuable article of triathlon cycling information.

Mountain Biking Basics: The Rules of the Dirt
If you plan on mountain biking, you’ll find this easy frequently asked question guide useful. Topics include: mountain bike riding skills, turning, braking, biking uphill and biking downhill, small logs, bunny hopping, water riding, mud riding, installing mountain bike grips, riding downstairs, increasing break power, improving grip shifters, brake squeaks and much, much more. It also includes the basic rules of the trail, which are set up by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Rules include mountain biking on open trails only, not leaving traces, controlling your mountain bike, yielding to the mountain bike trails and never spooking animals.

Bike Spoke Length Formula and Wheel Building Information
This site has information on calculating spoke length based on hub and rim measurements. The site features related links, and includes information on how to build a bike wheel. Geared towards experienced rides, there are formulas on how to calculate spoke length and other pro biking information such as how to find out which lacing pattern is best for you, and other mathematical formulas to help avid bikers get the best ride for speed and comfort. If you’re a pro biker, or really interested in the mathematics and physics of biking, this is a great site to visit.

Mountain Bicycling: Trails, Products, Videos and Repairs
Read blogs on mountain bicycling here, and more. This site is useful for mountain bikers because it provides up-to-date information about the latest mountain biking races, mountain biking products and mountain biking courses. The site features a trail database so you can find a trail wherever you travel within the U.S. Information on teams and riders is also included, as is an expert question and answer forum so you can ask your burning mountain bicycling questions. Discussion topics range from racing, buying a mountain bike, testing fitness levels, mountain biking adventures, mountain bike information and much more. Videos on how to make repairs to your mountain bike and also videos showing mountain bike stunts are included.