Cycling Guide: Training, Bike Maintenance and Gear Reviews

Running versus cycling for weight loss is a common debate among fitness enthusiasts. Maintaining your bike involves knowing how to fix rubbing disc brakes and pump tires with a Presta valve.

The Best Bikes for Teenagers

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jefferson Hansen

Before the age of 16, most teenagers use a bicycle as their primary means of transportation. When looking for a bike that will serve this purpose, you need to consider that it will be used in a variety of different terrain.

Jefferson Hansen has been publishing since 1988. He has written a travel book, "Student's Guide to Beloit and Beyond," and a novel, "And Beefheart Saved Craig." His short stories, poems and essays appear in a variety of journals and books. Hansen graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Beloit College and holds a Ph.D. in English and philosophy from State University of New York, Buffalo.