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John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares with the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” I agree. Bicycling combines exercise, transportation and fun into a single activity for people of all ages. What other activity can claim all that?

One of the biggest appeals to bicycling is the simplicity. You get on, pedal and go. So my question is: why are today’s advancements in bicycling designed to make them more complicated? New advancements such as exotic frame materials and increasingly complex gearing don’t make bikes simpler to operate or easier to maintain. Instead, they do the opposite:

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Cycling in Italy is a dream trip for many people and this makes it even more important to plan and prepare for your trip to make sure that you get the most from your trip. Going to a different country makes it very important to make sure that you know their customs so that you will not offend them or get into trouble. By reading about these rules, regulations, and customs, you will be prepared and you will be able to make the most of your trip.

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If you are a beginner or just getting started in triathlon, here are 7 more tips on how to train smart for triathlon:

1. Try the distance – Do a “practice event” at your own pace a week or two before the event. You will learn a lot that will help you during your race. Think about things like:

- Pacing (for example, what pace do I need to do the swim in so the bike and run are doable?)

- Practice your transition strategy.

- How will you feel after riding and then transitioning to the run?

- Can you do the entire swim without resting? (most pool swims will let you rest at the wall but get out of the way of other competitors)

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Do you like to help a cause you believe in? Do you feel like you want to do more to help? You can help and it is easy to do too!

There are various brands out there for cyclists to choose from. You have Pearl Izumi, Desente, Canari, Nike, Shebeest, Primal Wear and several others. Let us take a closer look at what Nike has to offer. Nike’s line of cycling products is not as extensive as some of the other brands. They do however have a good variety. Several of their products came about because of Lance Armstrong. You will appreciate the fact when you buy a Lance Armstrong inspired article of clothing, a portion of your purchase will go to help fight cancer. This is a very worthy cause to support.

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