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 [...]
The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon connects to some killer cycling tricks. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s jump into a list of the most exciting 20 famous people who pay their respect to two wheels: Robin Willams The beloved actor Robin Williams, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 63, was an [...]
Do professional cyclists live longer than you? Professional cyclists seem to have built a reputation surrounding premature death. While it may seem morbid, professional cyclists are often linked to taking questionable performance-enhancing drugs or being involved in catastrophic bicycle crashes, both of which may lead to tragic death. So, when a new study was released claiming the exact opposite, [...]
Recent studies and media buzz have largely surrounded the necessity to boost the level of physical activity for children throughout the country. In the United States, childhood obesity has more than doubled in the last 30 years, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Programs such as “Let’s Move” have sprung up rapidly to [...]
Cycling makes its way to outer space as astronauts’ bodies withstand quite a bit when they are in a zero-gravity environment. Losing between 1 to 2 percent of their bone mass each month spent in space, these astronauts must exercise regularly to maintain healthy bone and muscle mass. On Earth, the average adult is advised to exercise for approximately [...]
Middle-aged men turn to cycling because it’s a sport that never discriminates against them. From professionals to beginners, from men to women, and from children to senior citizens, just about anyone can get on a bicycle for a ride. As the popularity of the sport continues to coincide with the growth in health education, it is becoming clear that [...]
10 tips for cycling in the rain are especially useful in Florida, where summer rains go together like peanut butter and jelly. From beautiful, clear, and sunny to dark and stormy, the skies in the “Sunshine State” are rather unpredictable. As a cyclist, getting in those miles is important and necessary, rain or shine. Whether it’s a light sprinkle [...]
Florida Trend Magazine recognizes Bill Bone. It features business news across the state of Florida. From influential business executives to local leaders and government officials, Florida Trend ensures that the most important people from Miami to Tallahassee are connected. In its most recent feature, Florida Trend recognized some of the state’s most accomplished individuals. Amongst a number of prominent [...]
Cyclists who conduct their training indoors often speak about the mundane nature of riding and getting nowhere on a ProForm Tour de France stationary bike. In fact, many cyclists claim that they avoid indoor training because it becomes almost mind-numbing and tiresome; runners often make similar claims about treadmills. Officially licensed, ProForm’s Le Tour de France training bike aims [...]
Bicycle accidents happen far too often, yet many are preventable with the right knowledge and precautions. But what are the top causes of bicycle accidents that no one talks about? As a cyclist or motorist, understanding the primary risks and other severe injuries on the road is a shared responsibility that can save lives. In this article, I’ll discuss [...]