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That's right! Healthy and Fit Magazine has an official blog. Seeing as how we're at so many races and events, we thought we'd share our observations.Fit Feature
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You don't want to ride?Common excuses and why they don't work“I don’t have a bike.”First choice: Visit your nearest bike shop. They’ll help you get the right size, and adjust it for you. Second choice: Borrow one from a friend. This works best when the friend is about your height. Get the seat set right, and check the brakes, shifters and tires before you go. “It makes my knees hurt.”Adjust your seat height. You should NOT be able to put both feet on the ground while sitting. When you have pushed a pedal all the way, you should still have a little bend in your knee. “There is too much traffic.”Go to your local library, or bike shop, and get a free copy of the Crosstown Bicycle Route Mapbook. Using mostly residential streets and trails, it will show you how to get around Lansing, staying off the busiest stretches of road at least 80% of the time. “I might get a flat.”Best answer: Carry a tube, tools and bike pump, and learn how to fix it. Next best answer: Get a CATA map and ride close to the bus route – they have bike racks on the front and can get you and your bike back home. Or, you could phone a friend. “I might get tired.”Like that’s a bad thing? If you ride three times a week, you’ll notice you can ride farther and farther before you get tired. Other things will become easier, too. “I don’t know how to shift.”Gee, that’s too bad. Knowing how to shift is like having an “Easy” button on your bike. Join us to learn how. During the season, we have several beginners’ rides each week – called “D” rides. They don’t go fast, and don’t leave riders behind. Check our rides at www.BikeTCBA.org to see where and when they are. |
