Blog - Bend It Cycling, 2013/11

Posted by Bend It Cycling on 11/10/2013

At BenditCycling, we have been in awe of the courage of this determined woman and her dedication to the cause she has devoted her life to. Founder of the organization, 3000 Miles to a Cure at https://sites.google.com/site/3000toacure/ she is working to collect funds for finding a cure for brain cancer. In our blogs, we have talked about Maria Parker before, but we would like to tell you about the exemplary courage and faith she displayed at the Race Across America (RAAM) event, a 3000 mile race across the continent of America.

Recumbent Bikes Offer a more Comfortable Option for Riders!

Posted by Bend It Cycling on 11/6/2013

If you've been noticing more recumbent on the roads lately, it’s because more and more people are switching to this far more comfortable option. You've also probably heard recumbent fans talk about how much they enjoy riding them and that they’re putting in more miles. So, let’s talk about some basic common sense pointers about why ‘recumbent are better.

The most important practical point is the distribution of your weight. In a regular bike you’re placing all your weight on a very small total area such as the little diamond seat, the handlebars under your hands and the pedals under your feet. And then you’re working hard to push on the pedals. Whereas in the ‘bent, you whole weight is placed in the mesh seat with your back completely supported. Make sense?

Maria Parker--A Story of Courage

Recumbent Bikes Offer a more Comfortable Option for Riders!