Ah the cycle to work, dodging cars, pedestrians, broken glass, pog doo, traffic cones, potholes, drain covers, traffic police, ice, oil............

When you are riding regularly there will be days when the whole exercise seems like an uphill struggle. Especially when you are riding uphill. Seriously, though, it can seem a ride gets harder and harder when you imagine you should be getting fitter and stronger. A small tip to help you on your way.............

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Keep your tyre pressures topped up. Lots of bike tyres can be pumped up to quite a high PSI, but then lose that high pressure over a week or so and settle at a lower pressure. Lower pressure means more tyre in contact with the road means more friction means harder work for your legs. Keep 'em pumped!

Do keep to the manufacturers reccommended max, though, riding on tires inflated so they are tight as snare drums makes for a slippery ride......

Thanks - great advice one again cooksta!

*Goes to search for long lost tyre pump*

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Thanks, I don't ride my bike so much these days, but my bf does. I'll make sure he's fully pumped up. :P

Come on Tammy, dust off that bike and head for the hills! Its good for you!

Also - if you are riding a mountain bike and are going from road to mud then go the other way...

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When riding over very muddy conditions, it can help if you let a little air out of the tyres. This gives you more surface in contact with the mud, and a little more grip

Not sure if this tip helps when skidding out of control at 40mph on a moss covered wooden surface.......James??

Grow leeks. They rock.

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HAHA, its true - it doesn't help in these situations. I have scars to proove it!

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I too love cycling...can any one suggest about tyres??

ervin