Love Cycling? How to Start Your Own At-Home Bike Repair Shop
If you love cycling enough and are proficient at DIY bike repair, creating your own bike repair business may be a good way to earn a little extra income on the side. This will allow you to work from home and pursue a passion at the same time. But in order to make this...
Don’t Forget to Teach Your Children About Physical Fitness
Being a parent, teacher, or guardian is difficult. It’s no secret that caring for a child is a huge responsibility, which is why it’s important that you make sure you’re taking the time to teach the children in your life about fitness. Did you know...
What Else You Need to Do if You Are Involved in an Accident While Cycling
It is essential to wear a helmet and obey the traffic laws. This will keep you safe while you are riding a bike. However, even if you are cautious, you can still be involved in an accident. There are a number of steps that you will need to take if you get into a bike...
4 Tips to Prepare for Your Cross-Country Cycling Trip
So you are planning your first cross-country trip. While this experience will probably be one of the most exhilarating moments of your life, if you don’t prepare properly, it can be equally as disastrous. When venturing out so far away from home, you have to...
3 Things Commuter Cyclists Cannot Live Without
Cycling is a convenient way to get around. It is also a great way to get some exercise. Having the right equipment will make your commute a lot easier. We, at Ira Ryan Cycles, believe there are three main things that you will need for your ride. #1...
What to Do If You Are Involved in an Accident when Cycling
Cyclists do not always act safely when they run into drivers. Likewise, drivers do not always drive carefully around bicycles. An accident is inevitable when these two types of people interact. Here is what you should do after getting involved in a cycling accident....
Best Post Ride Relaxation Tips
Best Post Ride Relaxation Tips After a long and sweaty cycle ride, there’s no better feeling than relaxing. Conquering all those hills merits a reward, and taking care of your body is critical for feeling the benefits, not the potentially painful after-effects,...
Can You Get a DUI for Riding a Bicycle While Drunk?
Image courtesy of Doug Taylor Law (duilaw.jpg / Image Credits) We all know not to drive while impaired, but what about riding a bike? That seems much safer and still allows people to find their way home after a night of drinking, right? Wrong. Riding a bike...
Coffee is a Cyclists Best Friend — Here’s Why…
A little bit of caffeine can really go a long way. Even if you’re not a coffee junkie, bringing a bit of caffeine means that you get that boost at just the right time. A little extra kick that helps you power through the lag and then some!
Whether camping, cycling, racing competitively, or simply testing yourself while enjoying the great outdoors, getting a hot delicious cup of coffee will make all the difference. While it can seem like a challenge to create a delicious cup of coffee while out and about, there actually are several options that will help you get that boost of caffeine you need.
Nutrition and Cycling
Nutrition and Cycling Whatever your training goal, certain dietary requirements are universal: consuming the right number of calories, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, and drinking enough water. However, there are distinct differences between the...