Does Cycling deserve better?
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Same here in the UK, and we are only a stone's throw from France and the cycling heartlands of Europe.\n\nBack in 1994, I think it was, the TdF ran a couple of stages in southern England and literally millions of people turned out to watch it.  Next year the race will start in London so hopefully this will help as well.\n\nThe main problem here is that sports journalism is obsessed with a few sports and tends to ignore everything else.  The sad thing is that the best covered sports are those at which we, as a nation, are not really that good at.  Another problem with cycling here is that the roads are increasingly crowded and it is seen as dangerous, mostly by those who drive and don't cycle it must be said.\n\nMaybe with the ever increasing petrol prices we might see more people taking to their bikes out of necessity and discovering that it's a sport as well as a means of transport.
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There is no 'best' road bike.  There are a lot of great ones and most reputable cycle shops will have at least on model (probably hanging in the front window) that'll set you back upwards of Fifty or Sixty benjamins that represents the forefront of cycling technology.  It might go fast but it also might fall apart when you are not being trailed by a van of expert cycle mechanics with unlimited top of the line parts. It might also be viciously uncomfortable.\nForget about finding the 'best' and find the 'best for you'.
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Of course, if by "getting better" you mean cutting thousands of jobs, manipulating waiting lists and paying such low wages that they can't even keep hold of cleaning staff.\n\nOn the plus side... oh wait, there isn't one.\n\nI have recently been in hospital, and the service I received was fabulous.  The staff are clearly extremely dedicated and hardworking, but have to fight political battles every single day.
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If you can afford the upgrade and ride competitively, it's a good move.  If you are a casual trainer/rider, you won't see much difference in the results.\n\nGood Luck!
51174
Better? I don't know. Do I enjoy them more? Yes.
719078
Leaving people and places better than when we found them sounds like an excellent goal in life, don't you think?  It is not all roses and butterflies, as sometimes we must argue against what is unjust and unfair....and confronting those users and abusers in our lives with the truth.....not fun - not pretty but, still a manner of leaving people and places better off.
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I prefer biking! More speed, and it's alot of fun.. \n\nthis is a very subjective question..
276144
sure ,is tennis optimum sport
222440
I for one do not beleive that young people should be banned from riding motorbikes. Just like an sport we will have people that will abuse motorbikes and possible injury to themselves or others. But, what about all the young people that are just learning to ride and have a good time, should they be punished? I think not. We do not ban young people from other sports when a few abuse it, we ban them.Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water here.
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Well, I am a cyclist and this is kind of cliche, but Lance Armstrong.  The man won Tour de France for the seventh time in a row.  A very tough event which covers three weeks, more than two thousand miles, with just two days "off" which are used to travel, and through the Pyrenees and French Alps!  He and other professional cyclists train many tens of thousands of miles each year, burning around about a thousand calories per hour, lots of pain to add.  The longest stage in 2005 was over 140 miles, and mind you, the day before that stage was also over 140 miles as well.  This is with no commercial breaks, time outs, half times, substitutions, or any other sort of break other than a crash if you are unfortunate to get into one.  They even have to eat during the course of the race!  And I could go on...  Lance has this event seven times.
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This is bigger than Festina. I just hope that the evidence they have against these riders that are being booted from the tour is unquestionable. \n\nCycling has a big problem and it must purge itself of this drug habit. The thing of it is, if everyone was clean then the favoured riders would probably still be Ullrich and Basso. Because of this culture of acceptance in cycling, the riders are put into this position of "well if he is doing it, then I must also". \n\nI am not making excuses for the riders. I think the ban should be doubled to 4 years and if they are guilty, then get them out. Have no mercy on the cheats. If they can prove that Ullrich was cheating when he won the Tour of Switzerland this year, take that win (and any money earned) from him, same for Basso and the Giro. \n\nGreg Lemond is starting to sound less and less like a cranky old fart and more and more like an experienced old soldier - who might know a thing or two.
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Not all cyclists have a death wish ,some careless riders gives the rest a bad name.\n\nRules I abide by when cycling at night:\n\nDon't ride at night unless its really necessary\nEnsure you have lights front and back and that they work properly.\nWear reflective clothing\nUse cycling lanes if available\nGive way to traffic and pedestrians \nEnsure your bike is roadworthy\nCarry a phone in case of an emergency\nHelp out other road users in an accident if you can, you could save a life\n\nSaying that everyone is riding in the dark without lights is untrue.
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doesn't sound like a cycling question to me...  post your question in the appropriate category.
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Yin & Yang theory-->one needs the other...night turns to day,pedals on a bike-one goes up the other goes down,etc......
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Mostly, cardiovascular improvement, but there are many other benefits.  \n\nLower body strengthening, balance, agility, are all improved.  Some people have experienced phenomenal weight loss.\n\nHere is my favorite cycling forum.  There are many friendly and knowledgeable women here.     Look under community.
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Any type of exercise, including cycling, burns calories.
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It is certainly necessary if you are riding and riding and riding -- to preserve your health.\n\nAs to whether you have a 'good' ride, that depends on numerous other factors.  \n\nHow hot it is.  Or cold.\nWhether you ride safely.\nThe traffic.  Other riders.\nLoose dogs. Sudden rain.\nWhether or not you are on a dedicated bike path.\nWhether you brought a good lunch.\nWhether you have good company.\nWhether your girl friend says let's give up and go home.\nOpposing winds...etc.