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Many people ride across the United States for Charity or go on long bike rides and get pledges, of course none of this is easy and first you need to get a bike. It makes sense to save money and by a used bike on E-Bay or from Craig’s List, yet still you must realize that the bike has to make it the whole way or everyone loses.

If you buy a new bike that is just money that would have gone to charity, thus slightly defeating the purpose and if you buy a new bike it will be somewhat trashed by the time you ride it that far. Below is a sample ad you can use to create your own “Bike Wanted Ad” to solicit sellers:

Antique German Bicycles
By Sarah Freeland

Germans can be credited with inventing one of the precursors to the bicycle. The German Baron Karl Drais von Sauerbronn invented the Laufmaschin, which translated to English means the “running machine.” This invention looked like a bicycle without pedals and gears. Kind of like an adult sized push car with two wheels instead of four. This invention was displayed in Paris during April of 1818.

The Tour de France is in its final week and it’s not too late to catch the action, especially with US rider, Levi Leipheimer, in contention for the win. Below is a 10-minute crash-course on the Tour de France. You can learn the basics and sound like a fan. Learn the difference between sprinters and climbers. Understand terms like peloton and how the scoring system works. Know the difference between the yellow and polka-dot jerseys.

Do you ride during the colder months? Do you have the necessary clothing for it? This could mean anything from warmer socks to a long sleeve jersey. It is not fun to ride with out the proper clothing and being cold. There are a few possibilities of how you can have warmer clothing while using what you probably already have. You can stay warm while riding by putting on a pair of sweat pants over your cycling shorts.

Both hobby cyclists and professional cyclists will find that bike lights can be very helpful. They serve a great number of functional purposes, including letting motorists know that you are on the road and showing you where you are going. You will find that there are several different bicycle lights available, so you want to choose the bike light that best fits your needs and your riding style.