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The first question you probably have if you aren't an avid rider is what kind of bike do you want? For many riders a mountain bike is a good choice. You can ride it easily because it has a comfortable seating posture and fat tires. You won't go as fast as on a road bike, but you'll be much more comfortable with the ride. Almost every bike store in existence sells several brands of mountain bikes, including both suspension and non suspension types of frames.

If you are interested in riding long distances and want to go fast then a road bike could be just the ticket for you. You will have to get used to the way you ride and are positioned on the bike. Your posture on a road bike is lower with your body stretched forward and your back parallel to the top of the frame. It may not be as comfortable as a mountain bike, but the ride is much faster.

Make sure that you ride several bikes before you make a decision to buy that first bike. Many bikes will cost well over $1000 and higher if you are looking for a more advanced bike. Make sure that you educate yourself before you pay your money. Spending a few hours researching the type, brand, components and size will increase your ultimate enjoyment of your bicycling experience.





Nationwide Vehicle Rack System Retailer Announces Plans to Offer AllNew 2008 Yakima Racks and Thule Racks Platform Hitch Bike
(Bicycling News and Information) ORS Racks Direct a leading provider of truck and car rack systems for commercial and recreational applications announced today it plans to offer the complete lineup of Thule Racks and Yakima Racks hitch mount platform bike rack models to consumers nationwide 2008 marks the year hitch mount platform bike rack sales are scheduled to overtake sales of traditional upright mast style hitch bike racks otherwise known as hang and dangle bicycle carriers Both Thule Racks and Yakima Racks are largely responsible for this trend Every new product release from these two manufacturers marks truly new innovation and design enabling all users to more efficiently and securely load and transport their bicycles on hitch mounted platform bike racks remarks Catherine Case Consumer Relations and Sales Coordinator ORS Racks Direct The fact that platform hitch bike racks reside much lower to the ground means users do not have to lift their rides very far to place them in position Also the bike trays holding the front and back wheels are universally designed to easily accommodate all bicycle shapes and tire sizes Combine that with a quick mounting cradle arm that ratchets down onto either the bike frame or the front wheel depending on the hitch platform bike rack model and its becoming increasing more difficult to find a compelling reason to use any other style of bike carrier All thats needed is a 1 14 or 2 rear receiver hitch to mount the platform bike rack toFrom Thule Racks consumers can look forward to choosing between the premium Thule 916 T2 917 T2 platform bike racks and the midlevel Thule 990 DoubleTrack hitch mount platform bike rack The Thule 916 T2 compatible with 2 receiver hitches and Thule 917 T2 which fits 1 14 receiver hitches images viewable at httpwwworsracksdirectcomsportworksthulet2hitchbikerack2inchhtml offer topoftheline features including Thule Racks Quick Ratchet Loading QRL cradle arm that clamps down onto the front wheel eliminating any bike frame contact Premium ratcheting wheel straps on each bike wheel tray provide the finishing touches for unmatched bike stability during transit The Thule 990 DoubleTrack image viewable at httpwwworsracksdirectcomthule990doubletrackhitchbikerackhtml includes similar Thule RQL technology except the cradle arm clamps down onto the bicycle frame Fully adjustable bike wheel trays with premium wheel straps are also included All Thule platform hitch bike racks fold up when not in use to allow for garage and parallel parking All Thule Rack models can carry up to two bicycles Additionally the Thule 916 T2 and 917 T2 models offer an accessory to upgrade to transporting a total of four bikesHitch mount platform bike racks offered by Yakima Racks include the premium Yakima HoldUp and the midlevel Yakima StickUp with quality craftsmanship and ease of use comparible to the Thule Racks models With two models available for either a 2 receiver hitch or 1 14 receiver hitch the Yakima HoldUp image viewable at httpwwworsracksdirectcomyakimaholduphitchbikerack8002419html features the Yakima StrongArm cradle arm that ratchets down onto the bicycles front wheel The economyrange Yakima StickUp image viewable at httpwwworsracksdirectcomyakimastickuphitchbikerack8002420html is compatible with both 2 hitches and 1 14 hitches and is engineered with a ratcheting cradle arm that clamps onto the bicycles frame All Yakima Rack models can carry up to two bikes Additionally the Yakima HoldUp offers an accessory to upgrade to transporting a total of four bicyclesAbout Thule Racks IncFounded in 1942 Thule develops manufactures and markets car rack systems for vehicle owners worldwide Thule Racks is the only major United States manufacturer of car and truck rack products with 90 of Thule US products produced in the companys Chicago Illinois and Seymour Connecticut facilities The Thule Racks product line features multipurpose roof racks hitch and roof top cargo baskets bags boxes rear mount racks and accessories for transporting outdoor equipment including bikes skis snowboards fishing rods kayaks canoes and surfboards About Yakima Racks IncHeadquartered in Beaverton Oregon Yakima Racks is the market leader in the United States for branded high end multisport roof racks trunk mount hitch mount and truck racks The company designs and manufactures premium quality car rack systems for transporting cargo gear Systems include bike ski snowboard canoe and kayak racks as well as gear storage products for garage home and office applications About ORS Racks Direct IncORS Racks Direct is a privately held company specializing in comprehensive sales and service of car and truck rack systems Representing the industrys most respected manufacturers including Yakima Racks and Thule Racks the company offers high quality truck rack bicycle rack snowboardski rack canoekayak rack and sailboardsurfboard rack solutions for vehicle rear hitch and trunk mount roof rack mount and pickup truck mount applications The company has been providing consumer sales for over three decades to the US market through multichannel outlets that include store front internet and phone sales Their full line of Thule hitch bike rack products is available for review at httpwwworsracksdirectcomthulehitchmountbikerackhtml For more information on the complete line of Yakima hitch bike racks offered visit httpwwworsracksdirectcomyakimahitchmountbikerackhtml Contact Information General Inquiries ORS Racks Direct 18022292893...

USA Cycling Members and Affiliates Receive a 10 Percent Discount on Services Offered by Terapadcom
(Bicycling News and Information) Terapadcom and USA Cycling have partnered to offer free websites to cycling clubs across the United States in addition to a 10 discount on all premium servicesTerapadcom is the next generation of online publishing solutions Until now only corporate businesses could afford to build and own websites with all the latest web 20 features integrated but Terapadcom allows anyone to set up their own free website httpwwwterapadcom in a matter of minutes Terapad has taken the world of website creation by storm and despite only being around for a year already hosts over 100000 websitesCycling clubs across the country have been searching for ways to get a professional and affordable online presence USA Cycling took up their cause and searched for a partner in this arena and chose Terapad as its partnerWe are delighted that a prestigious organization such as USA Cycling could see the potential for partnering with Terapad said Justin Dean CEO Well do everything we can to bolster this exciting relationship We believe we have an excellent product that will bring many cycling clubs into the online world and are proud to support the efforts of USA Cycling in doing so Our design team has created five templates specifically for cycling clubs and we intend to produce more These act as a great starting point and are easily customizable We are very much looking forward to working with USA Cycling and its members and will be listening carefully to feedback from the cycling communityAny club signing up using the unique code given to all USA Cycling members and affiliates will get a basic but fully functional website completely free of charge httpwwwterapadcom If they choose to upgrade then USA Cycling has arranged for a special 10 discount off all upgrade costs Withthis special discount in place it simply isnt possible to get a Terapad website cheaper anywhere elseA free Terapad website httpwwwterapadcom can provide cycling clubs with a vast array of upto date features including1 Organize a cycling team or club Use the forum blog and events calendar to arrange meetings training rides and races2 Sell bike related equipment and merchandise Terapad comes with a free shop that you can use to sell anything commission free3 Accept donations Receive donations to support your team or a good cause you are raising money for4 Engage an active online community Join hundreds of cyclists setting up Terapad sites and monitor cycling posts in the community section5 Discuss cycling news and events write news bulletins that will be sent out across the internet and link to other cycling websitesAll of the websites are powered by Terapads unique content management system httpwwwterapadcom which means each website is fully customizable Personalizing your site is easy You can upload images of your bike and cycling team plus you can use the web pages to attract new members and offer handy training hints or bike repair tipsMore information on this partnership can be found onwwwterapadcomusacyclingAdditional Press informationwwwterapadcompressAbout USA CyclingRecognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States including road track mountain bike BMX and cyclocross As a membershipbased organization and sanctioning body USA Cycling consists of 64000 members including 57000 competitive cyclists 1500 coaches 4000 studentathletes 2200 officials 350 professional cyclists and 200 certified mechanics USA Cycling also sanctions 2500 competitive and noncompetitive organized cycling events throughout the United States annually as well as 1800 clubs and teams Associations of USA Cycling include the United States Cycling Federation road track cyclocross the National OffRoad Bicycle Association mountain bike the BMX Association the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the United States Professional Racing Organization USA Cycling is also responsible for the identification development support and promotion of American cyclists through various athletic initiatives and programs including the USA Cycling National Development Team the USA Cycling Womens National Team the USA Cycling Junior Development Team Talent Identification and Regional Development Camps domestic and international race calendars direct athlete funding and support programs and educational camps and seminars USA Cycling also fields and supports US National Teams for various international events including the Olympic Games World Championships Pan American Games Continental Championship and World Cups across all levels and disciplines of competitive cycling USA cycling further supports grass roots and locallybased initiatives through its 32 Local Associations and comprehensive network of licensed and certified coaches and officials Additionally USA Cycling conducts National Championship events for amateur and professional cyclists awarding more than 600 national titles annually to men and women in junior U23 masters elite professional and paralympic categories throughout the various disciplines of competitive cycling To learn more about USA Cycling visit wwwusacyclingorg For mediarelated or general inquiries please contact USA Cycling Director of Communications Andy Lee at 7198664867...

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