The quickest way to break your bike is not to clean it. As debris and all sorts of murk gather on it, it becomes more prone to wear and tear. This applies to the moving parts as well as the fixed parts. Having debris on your chain will cause unnecessary friction to occur. That can …
Most of my favourite cycle paths are littered with amazing scenery. That is one of the reasons that I frequent them. It is one thing to see them once, and yet another to capture those memories. Capturing them allows me to share these views with family and friends across the globe. While I think my …
My first bike was a balance bike. It holds such prominence in my memory because of how fond of it I was. The best part was that there was not much of a learning curve to be had. I must have been but a few years old at the time. If it had been a …
Transitioning to a larger bike is a time to be excited. I remember my daughter’s experience as if it was yesterday. Seeing the freedom and independence that it gave her was a revelation. I wish I could say the entire process was a walk in the park. There was some butting of heads during the …
One of the most antagonising feelings that any long-distance cyclist will experience is the pain from their clothes rubbing against their skin. It is easy to ignore it for a few minutes. How long could it possibly go on for? Unfortunately, the longer it goes on for, the worse the condition of the skin becomes. …
You are on the cycle path and realise that your nightmare has become a reality. One of your tires is flat. What will you do? Let’s add another complication to it. It is getting dark, and you want to be on your way in as little time as possible. The puncture repair kit will patch …
A good cycling day will mean being out for long periods. In most cases, that will be miles away from my home. With a bit of luck, it may even be down the coast. Getting away from everything that I know, and most of society makes for a pleasant day’s ride. What if I run …
Every man holds dear to memories of themselves cycling as a boy. The freedom comes with zooming from one place to another in much less time than you would while running is amazing. For most boys, a bike will mean being able to travel further afield if you wanted to. Such an experience hinges on …
I love having some music on when I hit the cycle trails. It does not have to be too loud. There is always a good balance between the music and my surroundings. That way, I can enjoy the outdoors, some great music and cycle safely. All of this hinges on having a good pair of …
The importance of greasing a chain can never be overstated. Lubrication is essential for the smooth functioning of bikes. Take the chain; for example, there is a lot of friction set in motion when you cycle. For such an essential component to go without grease, it would lead to wear and tear at alarming rates. …
