The link between mental health and cycling
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by BikeTraceBlog
3y ago
Many artists have tried to portray states as depression, bipolarism and anxiety. I believe that the states that we all go through affects us the same, but every person emerges from the experience as different individual. My experience is no different than a lot of people, what differs from person to person is how we choose to deal with the aftermath. After going through a myriad of possible solutions that involved medication, therapy, and meditation, I came to a conclusion. Cycling is what really helps me! Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, and subsequently resulted in a series of lockdowns ..read more
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Bicycles and Environmental Sustainability
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by BikeTraceBlog
3y ago
In today’s increasingly digital world, using bicycle as transportation mode is one of the easiest ways to conserve the environment. It is not only cost effective but also helps in maintaining environmental sustainability. Several research studies have concluded that, bicycle is a sustainable and environment friendly transport. It not only saves natural resources (Petrol and Natural Gas) from extinguishing rapidly but also helps in maintaining the environment free from pollution and dust. Bicycles are mostly used by students, faculties, and corporate executives to commute to their schools, educ ..read more
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The Benefits of Cycling During Winter
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by BikeTraceBlog
3y ago
Winter is a period where most of us tend to forsake our bicycle companions and opt for the comfort and warmth of either private cars or public transport. If you’re planning to abandon you bike during this season remember that there are a number of benefits associated with riding throughout winter. Cycling during winter (specially at a high tempo) helps you develop your endurance to the next level. This is because, winter increases the number and size of your energy producing mithocondria. Whilst your friends sit comfortably hybernating at home, you can take advantage of the high caloric burn r ..read more
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Cycling Safely on The Roads
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by BikeTraceBlog
3y ago
At first cycling safely on the roads can seem impossible. How could you possibly get around safely on the roads without the protection of metal box keeping you safe? There are a few simple rules to follow while cycling on the road, that will help to keep you safe. You must maintain awareness, dress to be seen and respect the rules of the road.  Awareness – while cycling on the roads The number 1 rule for cycling safely on the roads is to be in the moment and have an awareness of yourself and your surroundings at all times. You should look down the road and try to preempt what other road u ..read more
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Cycling Lifestyle in Present Days
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by Mauro Ramos Pereira
3y ago
There has never been a better time to own a bicycle than during current times. Dealing with an ‘upside-down’ world has become part of an everyday reality, and as we are trying to adjust and navigate through our surroundings in the safest possible way, our good old friend (the bicycle) comes in very handy. Whilst entering 2020 and busy with New Year celebrations, little that we knew we’re on for a real ‘treat’. With the introduction of distancing measures as a Global Pandemic was declared, we’ve seen a substantial increase in bicycle ownership. As more of us stopped using public transports, and ..read more
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What is Downhill Mountain Biking?
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by BikeTraceBlog
4y ago
To put simply (and as the name suggests) Downhill Mountain Biking (DH) is all about who is the fastest riding from top to bottom. It is defined by many riders as the ‘Formula 1‘ of Mountain Biking. It certainly requires the best techniques, MTB knowledge and athletic strength. This makes DH a spectacular and distinctive MTB discipline compared to all others. In a typical DH race rider are required to ride in a course in between two tapes and go through rough terrains whilst gliding through rocks, roots, jumps, and drops.  If they leave the course by breaking the tape they must return to t ..read more
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3 Things to Consider when Cycling Abroad for the First Time
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by BikeTraceBlog
4y ago
Cycling abroad for the first time can be both an exciting and challenging experience. Finding a good balance between planning and leaving room for spontaneity can also be difficult.  Here are 3 things that I would do differently if it was my first time cycling abroad: 1. Choosing my destination carefully As a beginner you’re probably unaware that not all destinations are created equally.  Your bicycle gives you the freedom to cycle anywhere you wish, but you probably want to select a place where roads are relatively quiet, and there are good paths to locations with really nice scenarios ..read more
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Cross Country (XC) Mountain Biking
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by BikeTraceBlog
4y ago
What is Cross Country (XC)? Cross Country (XC) is a very well-known discipline of mountain biking (MTB). This is thought to be one of the most popular discipline within MTB, and it officially became an Olympic sport in 1996. So far, this is the only MTB sport you can practice in the Olympics. Usually competitors have to race through different types of XC trails with various degrees of rough terrain. Bicycle handling skills are key here as you must be able to manoeuvre over rocks, narrow trails, trees, streams, etc. Difference between XC and trail mountain biking There seems to be som ..read more
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The Rise of Mountain Biking
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by BikeTraceBlog
4y ago
Ridding bicycles off the road in rough terrains has turned into a rapidly growing sport. This sport is commonly known as Mountain Biking (MTB). This requires specially designed bicycles capable of enduring rough and irregular terrains. Such bicycles are engineering masterpieces and are designed to maximise performance under such rough terrains. MTB is one of the most exciting sports in the world. There are mainly four competitive modalities in MTB: (1) Cross-country, (2) Trialquest, (3) Down Hill, (4) F our Cross. Each of this four modalities are very competitive and requir ..read more
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Cycling in Lund, Sweden
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by BikeTraceBlog
4y ago
Lund City is home to one of Scandinavias most prestigious universities (Lund University).  It is located in Skåne county.  This is city is sometimes marked by its notrious iconic Cathedral and picturesque university buildings near a place known as Lundagard.  If you love being in a city with a good mixture between countryside and urban spaces then taking your bike for a spin around Lund will be a very exciting experience. It is relatively easy to cycle in Lund and there are plenty of cycling trails in and around the city.  The possibility of being to cycle almost everywhere can make biking a p ..read more
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