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Mountain Bikes vs. Road Bikes

May 12th 2018

You're in the market for a new bike, and now it's decision time. Mountain bike or road bike? Road bikes are for paved roads, everyday riding and speed. Mountain bikes are for trails, natural terrain and, well, mountains. You might gravitate naturally towards a road bike, but these details about mountain bikes just might change your mind. Bianchi: Intenso 105 - 2018 (left)                   Marin: Hawk Hill - 2018 (right)      FitnessIt takes a lot of energy and core strength to maneuver a mountain bike. There's definit …
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Running vs Cycling

May 5th 2018

Running vs Cycling is always a hot topic amongst enthusiasts of both sports. We're here to help you weigh the benefits of both to see which sport overall is best for you. Muscle/Joint ImpactRunning is notoriously difficult on your joints. Not just your knee joints either. Your feet, ankles, knees, and hips all suffer from each step you take when you pound ground. Your spine is also impacted when you run, pressure is placed on the discs with each stepCycling is a much smoother motion, that isn't as jarring or hard on your body. Aside from swimming, cycling is one of the most joint-fri …
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2018 Mother's Day Gift Favorites for Every Budget and Color Scheme

Apr 28th 2018

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th this year. You've got almost exactly 2 weeks to show your maternal figure just how much you love and appreciate her. We're here to help, here's a few things about Bike Attack's customer service you should know:  We deliver! We ship internationally! We finance! (ZERO interest for the first year)Many of our bikes have free shipping! Want to plan an event/ test ride/ day out? We do rentals!! Come into any of our locations and get fitted for a bike perfect for you and/or your loved one! Customization is the best way to find your perfe …
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10 Quotes by Historical Greats and Celebs You Never Knew Loved Cycling

Apr 21st 2018

By White House Press Office (WHPO) - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Public Domain, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike" - John F Kennedy, 35th President of the United States      By Nationaal Archief Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short and you feel. But ride. —Eddy Merckx, Greatest Cyclist Ever, Winner of 11 Grand Tours, 5 Monuments, and 3 world championships.           By Lloyd Arnold, Public Domain“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contour …
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Starting Cycling at Age 50 and Up

Apr 14th 2018

Most children attempt to ride a bike. Sometimes it takes and they're a cyclist for life. Oftentimes, children don't pursue it and it becomes years, even decades before they try hopping on a bike again. The great thing about cycling though, is that you can pick it up at almost any age.   Everyone is supposed to exercise regularly, it's usually recommended so they can improve their health and fitness. People who are middle aged and older, however, are encouraged to exercise regularly to maintain a healthy body. Otherwise, the body quickly goes into decline and simple physical …
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