For a cyclist in Florida, the words “terrifying future” in relation to the sport of cycling are haunting and puzzling. From what we’ve all been reading, Florida is making tremendous strides in regard to cycling safety all throughout the Sunshine State. Just last year, Florida circulated a newfound plan of action to increase safety and reduce the accident rate [...]
Bike sharing finally comes to West Palm Beach. The official unveiling is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on March 4, 2015. The program will reportedly begin with 14 bike share stations throughout the downtown area, offering up to 150 bikes available for public use. Annual membership in the program is anticipated at $120 to $155. Alternatively, monthly [...]
When discussing the pros and cons of biking to work, as bicycle proponents, it is often difficult to take a step back and view the topic of bicycle accidents and bicycle safety from an unbiased perspective. However, the truth of the matter is that cycling is a dangerous sport, and biking to work comes with many potential hazards. Countless [...]
Regular cyclists understand the power that cycling has on transforming the body. From both a speed and strength perspective, cycling builds the muscular structure while targeting cardiovascular endurance, focusing on the muscle groups targeted and used while cycling. Cycling tones and works many muscles in the body. While the primary muscles targeted are certainly the lower body muscles, the [...]
Bill Bone Emcees 9th Annual Hats Off Awards Honoring Nonprofit Impact Bill Bone will serve as emcee for the 9th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards, an event that honors the tireless work of nonprofit professionals and volunteers across Palm Beach County. Nonprofits First hosts this annual celebration, recognizing the resilience and dedication of organizations that have persevered through a [...]
The dangers of using aerobars on group rides are often overlooked, but aerobars can be a cyclist’s best friend when used correctly. They allow for a fast and smooth ride that matches perfectly with a triathlon or time trial. Unfortunately, riders often insist on using aerobars during group rides, despite the mounds of evidence proving the dangers involved in [...]
12 fun facts about cycling remind us that summer is often a time when Florida cyclists get serious about their cycling. With more sunlight, more free time, and a calendar full of races to prepare for, it’s easy for cyclists to get lost in the training hustle. Training is something that requires immense amounts of dedication, focus, and patience. [...]
What is carb cycling? Cyclists tend to be active, health-conscious athletes who take pride in their appearance. Whether a cyclist is in shape due to a lucky metabolism or a strict diet, the active nature of any cyclist’s daily routine typically leaves them in great shape. Fad diets are something that is no stranger to the marketplace over the [...]
The Colombian Women's Cycling Team responds to uniform frenzy after their controversial cycling kit sparked backlash across social media. Worn during a race in Italy where the elite women’s Colombian team competed in Giro della Toscana last weekend, the “nude” uniforms had people from all walks of life giving their opinions. Contrary to some reports, the team was endorsed [...]
Here are top 9 reasons why cycling is the best sport ever Sore muscles, aching bones, and pains in areas of the body that you didn’t know existed. This is the life of an adult trying to get in shape. Going for a quick run isn’t as easy today as it used to be, and this, among many other reasons, is [...]