Remember when you were a careless eight-year-old kid riding a bike with your friends, racing each other around the neighborhood? Remember that feeling of absolute freedom as you felt the wind in your hair and the smile it put on your face? I never thought...
We can all agree that some physical exercise is critical for maximal health, and that most of us don’t get enough activity. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), an international survey of 122 countries by the World Health Organization estimated that 31.1%...
Introduction The growing popularity of cycling in America is a healthy trend. Careful studies have proven that cycling relieves traffic, benefits physical health and mental health, eases stress on the environment, and even boosts the local economy.But despite these benefits, cycling has met resistance from...
According to Steven Blair, More than sixty percent of American adults do not get the recommended amount of physical activity. In fact, twenty-five percent are not active at all. Nearly half of all American youths 12-21 years of age are not vigorously active on a...
Brompton Bicycle is a UK manufacturer bicycle based in Brentford, London by Andrew Ritchie in 1976. Models are named using a code to describe the handlebar type, a number of gears and factory attached fixtures. An optional suffix is appended to show the inclusion of...
Road bicycle racing is the cycle sport discipline of road cycling, held on paved roads. The two most common competition formats are mass start events, where riders start simultaneously and race to set a finish point. Stage races or “tours” take multiple days. and consist...
A Personal Story by Anthony Wignall After what has seemed like an eternity, the grey sky has finally cleared and transformed itself into a most brilliant blue, showing the welcoming signs of spring. The overnight rain has left its fresh scent. The trees seem to...
Detroit’s economy after the crash of 2008 has been on a consistent rise due to new manufacturing companies like Detroit Bikes. Detroit Bikes is an American bicycle manufacturer that wanted to improve its Direct-To-Consumer sales through its e-commerce website. I aided with implementing Search Engine...
The relationship between bicycles, muscles, and cigarettes may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but upon closer examination, the interconnectedness of these three elements becomes apparent. Bicycles have long been celebrated for their ability to improve physical fitness and reduce the risk of...