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		<title>Take A Bicycle And Tour The Countryside</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claude J. Wildermuth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoying a bicycle ride in one fine day makes you realize the simple wonders of the world and the captivating beauty of nature. Aside from sightseeing, pedaling around is a great form of exercise and also a nice way of maintaining a clean environment, without having to use fuel-driven equipments.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Enjoying a bicycle ride in one fine day makes you realize the simple wonders of the world and the captivating beauty of nature. Aside from sightseeing, pedaling around is a great form of exercise and also a nice way of maintaining a clean environment, without having to use fuel-driven equipments.</p>
<p>People who enjoy bike riding usually spend longer time on each place and savor the beauty of their surroundings. Perhaps they have this thought of not able to that wonderful landscape again.</p>
<p>Cycling around with your bike is an activity that soothes both your body and mind, while also getting in touch with nature. It physically stretches your muscles when pedaling and gives you peace of mind.</p>
<p>If you want to escape from the stress of your everyday life, take your bike with you and go to a quiet place, enough to clear your mind. You can enjoy the great scenery of that place only accessible by bikes. You can burn some calories and fats, too.</p>
<p>When you come across some elevated hills, do not think that the mountain&#8217;s top is unreachable. Never stop. Continue to climb with your bike. Surely, when you get to the peak and see the stunning scenery, you will not regret exhausting yourself that much.</p>
<p>When you get home and see the amazing shots you have on the different sceneries you&#8217;ve been to and the joy you feel all throughout the ride, you will definitely forget the hardships that you have to endure just to get by.</p>
<p>Remember to listen to the advices of experienced bikers so you can also have the same rewarding experience on the road.</p>
<p>You might check out some equipment out there and try to pick the best to use for cycling. What bike to use is not the question as of the moment. As long as you remember the advices given to you, you can always assure yourself of an enjoyable and safe bike ride.</p>
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		<title>How To Make Your Mountain Bike Last Longer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jerry rogers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good preventative upkeep on your mountain bike is the best way to extend the lifetime of your bike. It is so essential to follow a daily routine of checking your bike for potential issues or mishaps. Being a mountain biker is a fun and recreational sport nevertheless it can also be harmful in case you are riding an unsafe bike. Mountain terrains on many occasions are unforgivable and without a good secure bicycle to ride them you possibly can be setting yourself up for potential injury.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good preventative upkeep on your mountain bike is the best way to extend the lifetime of your bike. It is so essential to follow a daily routine of checking your bike for potential issues or mishaps. Being a mountain biker is a fun and recreational sport nevertheless it can also be harmful in case you are riding an unsafe bike. Mountain terrains on many occasions are unforgivable and without a good secure bicycle to ride them you possibly can be setting yourself up for potential injury.</p>
<p>Prior to getting on your bike to begin riding or racing please apply oil to the various different components of the bike. Proper lubrication is very conducive to the maintenance of the bike in a correct way. The chain is the important accessory of the bike and it&#8217;s up to you to extend the smoothness and working efficiency of the bike. Therefore, please use the lubricant oil to clear and clean the chains of the bike. The chain rings and cranks should be properly taken care of. Subsequent step that should be taken is to lube the pivots of the entrance deraileur and the rear portion of the deraileur. This way of lubing to the deraileur will increase the mobility and dynamism.</p>
<p>The bike pedals are another side of your bike that should get regular oiling. Everybody knows that properly oiled bike pedals are crucial to enjoying your biking experience. Stiff pedals that aren&#8217;t flexible are difficult to function particularly if you find yourself trying to accelerate. Maybe the preferred indication that your pedals need oiling is a loud squealing. Don&#8217;t let your bike get to this level. Try to keep those pedals oiled on a daily basis.</p>
<p>After that you need to remove the surplus lubricant oil from the bike with a chunk of dried fabric or napkin. The frame, gear, pedal and other equipment should be wiped correctly so that there can be no smudge or dust in the sprocket, shifting gear, chain or in other elements of the bike. It&#8217;s up to you to maintain your bicycle and to stay safe.</p>
<p>It is absolutely needed that you simply ride a clean bike. Each time you are finished riding it ought to be required that you clean your bike immediately. That is after all the time most riders get lazy and procrastinate but having a clear functioning bike is critical for its longevity. Dirt and oil will simply construct within locations which is able to cause potential injury to you and shorten your bike&#8217;s lifespan. Always remember to make sure that your bike is properly conditioned. You need it to last for years and one of the best ways to do that is with tender loving care.</p>
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		<title>Amazing Biking Trails In Southern Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Wood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often known as a good place for experiencing and enjoying the ocean - which includes ocean activities fishing, snorkeling, boating, and diving - Southern Florida offers the adrenaline seeking cyclists great off-road biking trails.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Known as a fantastic spot for experiencing the ocean &#8211; such as ocean activities fishing, snorkeling, boating, and diving &#8211; Southern Florida also offers the adrenaline seeking cyclists great off-road biking trails.</p>
<p>You can actually bike your way to Florida anytime of the year, but it is recommended to consider your adventure during Fall or Spring. But when thrill is what you truly seek, you can attempt cycling during summer. This is a bit challenging since during this time it isn&#8217;t just the road you need to endure, you also have to be ready to fight the burning sun and mosquitoes.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, even if it&#8217;s not summer, you&#8217;ll probably still encounter sudden heat since Florida has an unpredictable weather. Along the route you may experience sudden weather condition changes &#8211; you might be trailing a sandy road in a minute and trail your way from a mud-covered pathway the following minute.</p>
<p>You will find numerous biking trails that Southern Florida has to offer. To name just a few, there is Pinellas Trail, which provides a car free, mixed use, and paved bike way, and possesses a 47-mile trail that connects North and South Florida through Pinellas in central Florida. With Lacoochee State Trail may also be your trail choice. With the same features as Pinellas, it is located near Orlando and has a 46 mile trail that is from Citrus Springs to Trilby. A different one is the Longboat Key Trail, which is located along the shoulder of the Gulf of Mexico Drive and runs a 24 mile trail. This is a mixed use and paved bike way. Another trail that&#8217;s all pavedis the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. Currently, it already has 60 miles of bike trail, and possesses an on-going construction which after a year wouldbring another 40 miles to the trail. The extra miles would connect Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, with various Florida state parks.</p>
<p>State parks also offer an excellent biking trail in Southern Florida. One such park is the state park named after a merchant Quaker named Jonathan Dickinson. The state park has been opened since 1950, with endangered and unique animals lurking around the bicycle trail.</p>
<p>Another state parkis the 5,000 acre Highland Hammock, which is one of the state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) way back in 1931. Features of the park include over eight-mile unpaved, double track trails, plus a three-mile paved loop.</p>
<p>One of the better state parks that offers bike trails in South Florida is the Oleta River state park. It is the largest urban state park in Florida, with 1,043 acres, and 15-mile bike trails. It is a recommended biking area for bikers mainly because it offers clear distinction of the cycling level of a rider. They provide trails for novices and then you can start trying stepping up several more levels, after some practice.</p>
<p>Another trail that is probably the greatest would be the Blackwater River State Forest. This is a 183,000 acre forest, and it has a sandy bike way, which is fun and thrilling especially during rainy days, when you&#8217;ve got to battle the muddy road and slippery obstacles.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s great about these biking trails is that they are created intentionally for cyclists, thus you don&#8217;t have to worry about annoying hikers and terrible traffic.</p>
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		<title>Like Traveling? Ride On The Razor E200</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Robertson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bikes are considered dangerous by a lot of overprotective parents. By not letting their child ride a bike until the age of 14, for fear of injury, they are not letting them enjoy their childhood to its fullest. However, this isn't exactly the best thinking, as children need to go outside and have fun with their friends. Of course, children can't explain to their parents that bikes aren't really that dangerous, because they don't know, and even if they did, no one would listen to them.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Parents tend to be overprotective of their children. While this is understandable in some cases, a lot of times they are just exaggerating. I know some parents who didn&#8217;t let their child ride a bike until he was 14. They kept thinking of the worst things that might happen to him, and scared themselves. Of course bikes can be dangerous, if going downhill without any protective gear, for example, but not if you&#8217;re ten and you&#8217;re just starting out. </p>
<p>Your small ones are not going to accept this without crying their eyes out, so a compromise had to be made, in the form of scooters. Considered safer than bikes, at least by parents, scooters let your children learn balance and responsibility. Scooters also develop their bodies, at an age where most children just want to stay indoors in front of the TV. Although it&#8217;s hard getting them to stop watching TV altogether, some measure of &#8220;outdoor activity&#8221; is required.</p>
<p> The large number of scooter models available raises some questions, but fortunately, for children, choices are not that many. Also, a good scooter brand is recommended, to avoid accidents caused by poor build quality. </p>
<p> The perfect solution would be the Razor Scooter . It is battery powered, but it can also be used as an ordinary scooter. The scooter also has a low maximum speed, that is suitable for children.</p>
<p> Running after your children will also cause you to get into shape. Keep in mind that in no time, the neighborhood will be filled with children zipping around on scooters, and having a blast. The small price of the scooter is certainly worth it, when considering it helps your child develop both his body and mind. Outdoors can be fun!</p>
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		<title>Electric Scooters: Effective Gas Cost Saver</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracy Robertson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motorcycles are of three types: street, off-road and dual purpose. Street bikes include scooters, mopeds and cruisers besides others. Off road motorcycles are meant for racing and not for riding on streets. The dual purpose motorcycles have features which make them permissible to be used on the streets at the same time are fit for motor racing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Motorcycles come in three types. There are the off road bikes, the street bikes and the dual purpose bikes. The off road bikes are racing bikes and not meant to be ridden on the roads. The street bikes are what people ride on the roads. They are further categorized into mopeds, cruisers and scooters amongst others. The dual purpose bikes are designed for both racing and normal street riding.</p>
<p>The high automobile pollution and traffic congestion are reasons that make motorcycles make headway amongst vehicles on the road. Its carbon emissions are lower. It has better fuel efficiency as compared to other vehicles on the road. The fuel economy is primarily due to its smaller mass. Though motorcycles rate better in terms of greenhouse gas emission, the total pollution per mile is ten to as much as twenty times when compared to a car. Motorcycles produce more nitrogen oxide which is a byproduct of combustion and a major component of smog. The lower efficiency of its catalytic converters is the main cause of emission of nitrogen oxide. </p>
<p>In recent times, the motorcycle market has shown an upward swing. The global market grew by 6.5 percent despite the global economic downturn. Or perhaps the growth has been fuelled by the economic downturn and the increase in fuel cost. The market for electric scooter is also on the rise. Electric scooters run on battery instead of gasoline. These silent scooters, though with lower speed, have better fuel economy. With gasoline price steadily increasing, electric scooter becomes an option. It is very less polluting in terms of air and noise pollution. Better battery technologies are expected to make it more popular. There are many electric scooters on the road such as Eped Sport/City, Vectrix VX-1, ZAP Zapino, E-Solex, Yo Speed, Razor E200S Scooter, EVT-4000e, Peugeot Scoot&#8217;Elec and Io-scooter, Ezip Electric Scooters. </p>
<p>Motorcycle sales are the highest in the Asian countries of Vietnam, Indonesia, India and China. It is owned by more people than are other vehicles. The number of motorcycle owners in Taiwan was double that of automobile owners. Registration of motorcycles crossed 50 percent in the United States. Motorcycles predominate the traffic in the frontier towns of Latin America.</p>
<p> More and more people are now considering motorcycles important. It&#8217;s time for you to purchase one and look for the ones of excellent quality.</p>
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		<title>Should I Allow My Teen To Get A Motorbike</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Drury</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As teens get older, the possibility of shortly having the ability to drive all alone is awfully exciting for them.  it could be a complete nightmare for a parent. Many youths start asking for a bike instead of a passenger car as this time approaches. Should you allow your teen to get a motorcycle? This is often a tough call to make and one that should not be made quickly .]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As teens grow up, the possibility of shortly being able to drive on their own is extremely exciting for them. However , it can be a complete nightmare for a parent. Many teens start asking for a motorcycle instead of a passenger vehicle as this time approaches. Should you permit your teen to get a motorcycle? This may be a hard decision to make and one that shouldn&#8217;t be made quickly .</p>
<p>There are some benefits to allowing your teen to have a motorbike. For one, they may only be in a position to have one other passenger with them. That is if you allow it. Some elders make the rule of no passengers for the first year. That may be a personal call. Many passenger car accidents occur due to the car being full of youngsters and that&#8217;s a major distraction. They also will not be in a position to hide any alcohol on a motorcycle as they can with a passenger vehicle. Having been a teen once ourselves we know this is a likely scenario in an automobile.</p>
<p>For the most part, buying a used bike for your teen will be less expensive than purchasing a second hand car for them. The insurance can also be less expensive too in many cases. The cost of gas that they&#8217;ll be burning up is also going to be noticeably less than will a vehicle.</p>
<p>You&#8217;re going to have to take a honest look at how responsible your teenager is. For those who have permitted their teen to ride on and operate off road bikes for ages then the issue will not be as sizeable. This is because you know they are capable of handling the gear and know the way to correctly operate it. If your teen has a desire to go faster or is a risk taker you will need to be more wary with this decision. You will also have the issue of how your teen is going to get around when the weather is cold or too bad to operate a motorcycle in. Is your teen willing to take a motorcycle safety course? If they are not willing to give up one weekend to be concerned in such an activity, do you want to turn them loose with such a machine? Even with no regard for the power behind a specific model of motorcycle, it still is a bike they will be riding with other cars on the road.</p>
<p>When you have debates the rules and conditions of your permitting your teen to get a motorbike, you&#8217;ll have a more clear image of what your teen is ready to do for it. If they are ready to acknowledge your rules then you need to trust them to make the right decisions. It&#8217;s a smart idea to put the agreed terms in writing as well as the effects for breaking them. This way everyone seems to be clear on what is expected of them about this decision.</p>
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		<title>Buying A Mountain Bike</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debbie Parkinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Setting out to purchase a mountain bike can not only be time consuming but can be frustrating at times as well. This article will lay out a few things you should consider before pulling out your wallet to buy a mountain bike.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Setting out to purchase a mountain bike can not only be time consuming but can be frustrating at times as well. This article will lay out a few things you should consider before pulling out your wallet to buy a mountain bike.</p>
<p>As you will find when you start looking for a mountain bike, there is a large range of prices attached to these things. Before you begin your search for a new mountain bike, you should determine your upper limit as to what you are willing to spend. With that said, you should stay away from the mass merchant stores such as K-Mart and Wal-Mart and concentrate instead on the local bike shops in your area. You will get much better service as well as a much better bike for your money.</p>
<p>All mountain bikes are designed with several different riding styles and terrain types in mind. You&#8217;ll need to figure out what type of riding you will be doing the most. Smooth riding, cross country racing, mountain cruising, or lift accessed downhill is something you need to figure out. Make sure that the bike you select fits your personal style and not that of the sale&#8217;s staff.</p>
<p>If your budget will allow, a full suspension mountain bike is always worth the extra cash. The much lighter alternative is the hard tail having no rear supension. Even though the hard tail is lighter and pedals more efficiently, the full suspension mountain bikes are more comfortable and provide better control. Again, you will want to base your decision on your riding style, type of terrain you will be encountering, and your price range.</p>
<p>Comparing mountain bikes component to component is nearly impossible, as there are far too many combinations available. The best way to go about doing this is finding a few components that are the most important to you and making sure the rest or the minimums fall within your price range. You can start with the fork then look at the wheels and rear derailleur.</p>
<p>During the year, the prices of mountain bikes can fluctuate quite a bit. Spring through summer is the main buying season. If you can wait until the right price pops up, normally in the fall and winter, you can save a couple hundred dollars. Many bike shops will also offer discounts or other accessories if you buy from them.</p>
<p>Finding a good bike dealer is more important than finding the best price. You should always find a dealer that cares more about selling you a great bike than selling you a high priced one. A great dealer will have a clean repair shop and give you the impression that you can really trust them.</p>
<p>Make sure that you test ride as many mountain bikes as you can that fall within your riding style and price range. The more you get the chance to do this the easier it is going to be to determine the ones that feel right for you. Test rides also give you the opportunity to determine first hand what works for you and what does not.</p>
<p>Another area that you should make make use of is bike reviews and product reviews. These are some of the best ways to learn more about the overall performance and reliability of various mountain bikes. Reading about what other owners are saying about a particular bike before you make your final purchase may keep you from any unwanted surprises down the road.</p>
<p>Debbie Parkinson spends the majority of her time outdoors in addition to writing about exciting outdoor activities. Mountain biking is a tremendous outdoor activity but can be significantly improved with a pair of <a href="http://coolmaxsocks.org/">coolmax socks</a>. These <a href="http://coolmaxsocks.org/Over_the_Calf_Socks.html">over the calf socks</a> remove sweat away from your feet to make sure they stay dry and comfortable for a full days ride.</p>

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