Saturday Morning Training Rides
Come join us for our 25-mile Saturday morning road ride. Our ride generally averages a moderate to fast pace (15-18mph). If you are interested in a slower pace, please e-mail us at thebicyclewheel@gmail.com and we will arrange a sag rider for you.
You must have a road bike to participate. The store will open at 7:15 AM for riders to get water and air. The ride departs at 7:30 AM sharp. Adults or experienced teenage riders only please. |
 Monthly Newsletters Now Accessible Online!Many of you have asked us for past e-mail newsletters as a reference. Maybe there was a tip that we offered that you would like to read about again. With that in mind, we have archived all of our monthly newsletters on our home page.
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Tip of the Month: Importance of Pedaling Cadence
Cadence refers to the number of revolutions per minute (rpm) that a cyclist is turning the pedals on a bicycle.
Riders typically have a preferred cadence at which they feel most comfortable, and on bicycles with many gears it is possible to stick to a favorite cadence at a wide range of speeds. Recreational and casual cyclists typically cycle around 50-60 rpm since this is very similar to the cadence at which most people walk.
Ideally, you should aim for a cadence of around 80-90 rpm. 
So, why is cadence so important? Pedaling at a higher cadence will allow you to ride your bike longer with less fatigue versus pedaling with a low cadence and putting too much pressure on your joints and tendons. If you are experiencing knee pain, it may be that you need to increase your pedal cadence.
Another reason that cadence is so important is because at higher cadences, it is much easier to accelerate than at a lower cadence. Even for a recreational rider this is important. If you are riding in a high gear and pedaling at a slow rate it is much easier to get started again after a stop in a lower gear than in a high gear.
If you are a new rider, allow yourself time to adjust to riding at a higher cadence. Moving your legs at a high cadence does take some getting used to, but over time you will become a more efficient rider and enjoy your bike more. Many bicycle speedometers that mount on a handlebar offer cadence as a feature. This makes it easy to see what your cadence is at a glance.
For more information on this topic or any other, call or stop by The Bicycle Wheel today. We are your first and last stop for all of your cycling needs! |
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 The Bicycle Wheel is a proud sponsor of the 2008 Atlanta Walk/Run for PKD!
The event will be held this Saturday, September 20th at Pinckneyville Park, 4758 S. Old Peachtree Road, Norcross, 30371.
This is a family-friendly event and strollers are welcome! The 5K begins at 8:00am and will be followed by a 1-mile walk at 9:00am and a Kids Dash at 9:30am. |
Product Review: Saris T-Rax Pro
Whether you ride off-road, race locally, enjoy the Greenway, or travel with your family, the Saris T- Rax Pro is the perfect rack for your biking endeavors!
These racks can carry up to 4 or 5 bikes with ease. Saris has built- in anti-sway bars so bikes won't bump into each other while in transit. Ratcheting hold-down straps safely secure the bikes to the rack.
Each rack comes with a "Hassle Free Hitch" that allows for installation in just seconds without any tools.
As a convenience, both the locking hitch pin and the integrated bike lock are like-keyed. The rugged 2.5-inch steel tubing reduces flex and Saris' Hitch-Tite design eliminates wobble.
When not in use, the arms of the rack fold down and out of the way. Plus, the entire rack tilts away from the vehicle so you can easily reach the cargo area. As with all Saris products, each T-Rax Pro is made in the USA and comes with a Lifetime Warranty against defects. While we typically only stock the 2" receiver hitch version, Saris makes all of their hitch racks in an 1 1/4" version and these can be special- ordered next day to our shop.
Stop by today for a demo of this or any other Saris product! |
