A man caught trying to have sex with his bicycle has been sentenced to three years on probation.Robert Stewart, 51, admitted a sexually aggravated breach of the peace by conducting himself in a disorderly manner and simulating sex.
Sheriff Colin Miller also placed Stewart on the Sex Offenders Register for three years.
Mr Stewart was caught in the act with his bicycle by cleaners in his bedroom at the Aberley House Hostel in Ayr.
Everyday I saw this bike parked in front of a shop in Najma. I was told that this is a way of preventing the bike from being stolen...i.e. by taking off the saddle. And what can I say about that custom-made horn..... priceless!
Knee problems are caused by one of four things: 1. Riding too hard, too soon: Don’t get impatient. It’s going to be a long season. Pay attention to your body.
2. Riding too far: Your body is not a machine and cannot always cope with your ambitions. Increasing your average weekly kilometres by more than 60km over less than two to three weeks can put you at risk.
3. Spinning too slow: Save the big ring climbs and sprints for later. Get comfortable at high rpms and you’ll be flying when everyone else is at the physio.
4. Seat too low: It can feel powerful but it loads the patella and is probably the most common cause of knee pain.
If this info comes too late and your knees are already complaining, start your rehab!
Source: Australian Cyclist- Fitness.
Folks devote a lot of attention to frames and gears but if you are going to suffer a tour-ending mechanical failure, the overwhelming odds are it will be a wheel problem that turns you into a pedestrian. From a simple flat tire, to a broken spoke, to a potato-chipped rim, your wheels are the most vulnerable parts of your bike.
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Source: The Adventure Cyclist – by Sheldon Brown.
