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SAFE SUMMER CYCLING:
Hot summer cycling tips to help you stay safe bicycling in the
summer heat. You need to be prepared to keep your self safe. Summertime offers
many cycling dangers including the potential to suffer a heat stoke if not
prepared.
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Drink plenty
of water: when cycling you will lose a lot of moisture through
your skin. It is important to keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of
water, which can be stored in a bottle that clips neatly to your bicycle
frame.
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Keep the sun off your head:
wearing a bike helmet is essential for safety, but in the summer sun it also
helps provide shade.
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Take breaks: If you feel
you are getting too hot while cycling then stop. Make sure you pull over to
the side of the road safely, away from traffic.
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Be seen:
although it does not get dark until late in the summer, do not
get caught out without your lights.
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The 2010 Bikes are In Stock Now!
With the new decade comes some sweet new
machines. From the Giant Rapid and Dash series flat bar road bikes, to the all
new Schwinn Sierra lineup, and everything in between.
We are also pleased to announce that we have picked up the hot new
We The People line of bikes! These are some way-cool rides; stop in today
and check them out!
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Channel 4 Vote For the Best is back!
For 2 years in a row, Al Petri & Sons
has been voted by you, our friends and customers, as the Best Bike Shop in Detroit in the
annual WDIV Channel 4 Vote for the Best of
Detroit contest. Voting has begun for this year, and we are hoping that you will
help to make us the Best Bike Shop in Detroit for an unprecedented THIRD
straight year!
Please Click
HERE to
vote for us! As we enter our 65th year of serving the cycling
community of the Downriver Detroit area, we can't help but be honored by all of
those who have been a part of our success. Thank you Detroit!
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Regular activity is vital for good health but it’s a fact that
most of us in Michigan don’t get enough. Cycling can be a fun way to build more
exercise into your day. It offers a healthy, flexible, inexpensive and
environmentally friendly way to travel for people of all ages.
Regular cycling can improve your health. It can:
- provide an excellent workout for the heart;
- almost halve the risk of a heart attack, by helping to
reduce risk factors like obesity, high blood cholesterol and high blood
pressure;
- improve mental wellbeing, by helping us to reduce
feelings of anxiety and depression, promoting self-esteem and reducing
stress or insomnia;
- build strength, especially in your back and legs;
- promote the mobility of hip and knee joints.
Just a total of 30 minutes most days of the week could make a
real difference to your health. You don’t have to do the 30 minutes all at once.
You could do two 15 minute rides or three 10 minute rides.
By cycling to work, or cycling during work, you can be active
without using up your free time. Cycling can be a great way to spend a weekend
morning or afternoon... There are a number of parks to ride in for the casual
rider to enjoy, also.
Health Hazards You Can Avoid...
With preparation and common sense, you can avoid most - if not
all - the potential health hazards of cycling. Be aware of these issues:
- Safety awareness - always
wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear. Keep your bicycle in good repair.
Make sure you are familiar with the road rules and follow them.
- Dehydration - the human body
is mostly made up of water. Dehydration is serious and can be fatal. Avoid
strenuous cycling on hot days, take plenty of liquids with you, and stop for
frequent rest and drink breaks if you are doing a long ride.
- Muscle injuries - muscles
and tendons are more susceptible to injury when they are cold. Always warm
up with a series of gentle stretches. When you first start riding, take it
easy and aim for a slow and steady increase in heart rate.
- Sunburn - don’t forget to
regularly reapply your sunscreen. Even waterproof varieties can be washed
off with constant sweating.
Things to remember...
- Cycling is healthy and fun and can be enjoyed by people
of all ages and fitness levels.
- The muscles most used in cycling are those of the
buttocks, thighs and calves.
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DCC has been at the forefront of cycling in the Downriver area
since 1978
The 27th Annual MGST has routes that pass along the beautiful
Huron River and scenic country roads in Wayne & Monroe Counties.
The Wish-A-Mile 300 is a, three-day, 300-mile bicycle ride to
raise funds and awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan.
Beautiful paved, smooth paths winding through our scenic
Michigan Metro Parks. Don't miss the riding fun at these spectacular Michigan
parks.
Every Saturday morning, April thru November, this is a fun
filled 30 mile urban ride through the streets of Detroit. Don't miss it!
Promoting bicycling and the safety of bicyclists on the
roadways of Michigan.
From Casual to Racing events, this is the place to check out
upcoming rides.
A non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a
statewide interconnected trail system for cyclists.
A library of some of the best off-road trails in Michigan
Creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines
and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.
The mission of the MMBA is to promote responsible mountain
biking and we represent all levels of riders, from beginners to world champion
racers.
The IMBA creates, enhances and protects great trail
experiences for mountain bikers worldwide.
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