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Experiencing the Bicycle Ride to Work

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I have been bicycling off and on for more than 3 years now . I am a Commerce Graduate from Nagpur University who has just started with my first job as an Accounts Executive in a multinational company here in the city. It’s been a week now that I started the job and the main concern is how to commute to work covering a distance of 8 kms between my home and workplace. From the past seven days I am using the city transport and sometimes cabs but have to look for a permanent solution. Just a thought flashed through my mind and I felt like going back to the woven memories of some of the beautiful days of my life. One such day was when I learned to ride a bicycle at the age of 15. My first paddling , my first clutch of the handle, my first adjustments of my bicycle seat, and the first balancing without the two support wheels on the sides. It was all like a mesmerizing flashback memory, a memory etched forever. I don’t know whether I was too small to express in words or whether I was
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5 Important Pre-Ride Bicycle Check Tips

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Before every bicycle ride,  it is important to conduct a bike check  so that you don't get stranded. Nothing on the road is predictable but you can certainly run the following pre-ride checks on your bicycle. 1. Check Tyres · Check bike tyres for optimum air pressure. Optimum air pressure in PSI is mentioned on the sidewalls of every tyre. · It is also important to check tyre sidewalls for any sign of wear and tear. · If you are heavy, you should have higher air pressure in the tyres. 2. Check Brakes · Once you have checked the air pressure in the tyres, the next important pre-ride check is for the brakes.  Both the brakes and brake cables should be in good condition . · Lift the wheel off the floor, rotate them, and apply the brake to see if it functions seamlessly. · Make sure the cables are lubricated and there is no rust. · There should be just enough play in the brake lever so that it does not require you to go all the way to stop. · There should be
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Summerscool guest speaker 1- Mr. Aniruddha Raich (Ncyclopedia)

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We started our SUMMERSCOOL2019 on Sunday, 21 April! Our inaugural guest speaker was Mr. Aniruddha Raich – or as we know him, Aniruddha Ncyclopedia! Aniruddha left a stable job in journalism as an editor and took a leap of passionate faith towards cycling. He returned to Nagpur to change the face of the city into a cycling city. He is passionate about encouraging people around him to use cycling as the chief mode of transport. He is Chief Promoter of Ncyclopedia, a one-of-its-kind bicycle store in Nagpur selling a wide range of high-quality Indian and international brands of cycles along with the best of cycling gear and technologies. The store also offers international cycles on rent to on daily and monthly basis. Aniruddha’s Talk during summerscool ranged from cycling to life ethics. He told about the concept of changing lives around you and doing that as a profession. He spoke about the enjoyment one feels when doing something that we enjoy! ‘I have been on vacation
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What is the Importance of Macro-Nutrients in a Cyclist's Diet

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It is well known that cycling is a sport where weight is measured in ounces. Even a change of a few ounces in weight can make a big difference to the outcome of a competition. Since macro nutrients are the big players in weight gain and weight loss, how you manage them in your diet plays a big role in your cycling performance . What are Macro Nutrients? Macro nutrients refer to the 3 main components of your diet. These are carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. The term ‘macro’ indicates that these nutrients are required in larger quantities compared to micro nutrients and play an integral role as the best sources of nutrition for cyclists . The classification of food as carbohydrate, protein or fat in a specific diet depends on the percentage of the macro nutrient present in it. Importance of Macro-Nutrients A study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information in 1998 shows the positive effect on cyclists’ performance when macro nutrients are taken in the r
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10 Best Cycling Road Trips You Must Try!

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India is blessed to have varied terrains and some of the most amazing and spectacular landscape. With famous beautiful locations most frequented to some offbeat locations for the traveler and niche audience, our country has some for each one of us. And what better way to explore these varied topography other than cycling? The cycling road trips are the most budget and Eco-friendly option with environment and health factor very well taken care of! Exploring different corners of India while passing through multiple terrains and enjoying the breathtaking scenery can be best done with cycling. Imagine the feel of cycling along a beautiful beach or coastline or along a winding river, or just over the meadows lined with towering trees and cool air blowing. Just a thought of it gives an awesome feeling and an adrenaline rush to go try these out. Some of the best cycling road trips that should definitely be experienced once in a lifetime are given below. Let’s classify these as per
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What are the Economic Benefits of Cycling?

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Cycles are an integral part of our daily lives while having a huge impact on the Indian Economy as well as culture and society. Some use it for fitness, some for commuting to work, some to fulfill the need of their lives, and some to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Talking about the Dabbawalas in Mumbai, the iconic rickshaws in Delhi for short distance commuting, and the fitness revolution empowered by various cyclothons being conducted in the country are live testimony to the use and importance of bicycles in India . There is no doubt that cycles are an environment-friendly mode of transport providing numerous health and environmental benefits. Moreover, bringing in picture the economic benefits of cycling is something that is worth a discussion with the ‘Hard Economic Value’ and the ‘Economic Growth with Increased Business Prospects’ that it displays. Let us first discuss about the Hard Economic Value of Cycling: · The number of cars on Indian roads currently e
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Discover the 7 Cycling Myths that You Need to Break Down

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In cycling there are many myths and facts, many known known that we accept and known unknowns that we ignore. Out of this long list, some are myths that have been proved wrong but many still follow the same fallacy principles than the valid truths. As cyclists and as prospective cycle buyers , we still have certain misconceptions about cycling and we refrain ourselves from buying a cycle for fitness, owing it for entertainment, or stepping into the habit as an aspiring sport. Here are 7 cycling myths from the long list that we need to break down: Myth 1: Buying and Riding a Bicycle is Expensive Truth : There is no doubt that there are ample of options when it comes to buying a cycle in your budget. From top 10 cycles in India to top 10 bicycles of international brands, the range is huge . However, it is not always important to go with a heavily priced cycle. Even if you pick up a reasonably priced cycle with all the necessary gauges and bicycle gears, you can experienc
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