Cyclist News and Updates

Sunday, February 11, 2007

LTDL is Over.. Here's the overall results

Overall
1: Charteau,Anthony (Crédit Agricole)
2: Serpa,Jose (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni)
3: Pedraza,Walter (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni)

Leading Asian Riders
1: Mizbani,Ghader (Giant Asia Racing Team)
2: Doi,Yokihiro (Skil Shimano)
3: Askari,Hossein (Giant Asia Racing Team)

Points
1: Loddo,Alberto (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni)
2: Richeze,Maximiliano (Ceramiche Panaria Navigare)
3: Impey,Daryl (South Africa)

King of the Mountains - Raja Bukit
1: Pedraza,Walter (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni)
2: George,David (South Africa)
3: Serpa,Jose (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni)

More results can be retrieved at
LTDL Results.

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Le Tour De Langkawi Race Schedule

LTDL Bicycle Race Schedule

Race schedule for the Le Tour De Langkawi, Malaysia.
Race duration:
2nd Feb 2007 - 11th Feb 2007

Sunday, February 4, 2007

Yes: Cycling can lose weight!

Lose weight cycling is a fun and enjoyable way to improve your health and to make you feel better. Pedaling down a rural road or through a city park rouses your spirit and awakens your senses.

A regular routine to lose weight cycling can reduce the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity.

One of the most powerful arguments for encouraging more people to cycle is that it leads to considerable improvements in public health.

Cycling is also a good way to improve your balance and co-ordination. It enhances your general well-being and promotes mental health. Beyond the health benefits, it's an enjoyable way to get around.

Getting on your cycling bike regularly can also be an effective form of aerobic exercise. Cycling can have positive effects on how we feel too.

Moderate exercise has been found to reduce levels of stress and depression, improve mood and raise self esteem. It has also been found, in some instances, to relieve symptoms of PMS.

Benefits in strength and agility can come from regular cycling also. There are no real-age barriers to cycling and people at almost any fitness level can begin slowly and gently if necessary.

Physically active older people can reduce the rate of hip fractures with regular cycling exercise. Most of the negative things we associate with aging aren't a result of chronological aging but rather a lack of physical activity.

A recent study found that even a small amount of cycling for weight loss can lead to a significant fitness gain. Aerobic fitness was boosted by 11 percent after just 6 weeks of cycling short distances four times a week.

Cycling is as gently on your body as a sport can be. It is a non weight bearing exercise so it's easy on your joints, even the achy ones. It can be a wonderful way to get exercise and lose weight without pain.

They say once you learn to ride a bike you never forget and that is true. The motion and balance come back to you very quickly. If you're looking to get outside more often and improve your fitness, biking is the answer.

If your looking to lose weight cycling, jump on your bike and leave your worries and stress at home. Enjoy your ride. Just think you could be at work instead.

Le Tour De Langkawi

Stay updated with the Le tour de Langkawi Bicycle race at the url below:

http://www.ltdl.com.my

One of the major Bicycle race events happening currently in Malaysia!!

Thursday, February 1, 2007

My first 70 KM

My first ride was a 70 km journey which took me 3 hours to complete. Being a first timer surely that was the most challenging moment ever.

There were 10 of us riding on the race bike and 4 of us are beginners!

Stay tuned to read about my first experience cycling on a racing bike.

On the Racing Bike

This blog is to gather information on the world of bicycle racing and for cyclist like myself to express and gain some information regarding the bicycle racing sports and whats happening around the world.

From time to time, I shall add relevant information for me to share with all of you.

Bicycle racing is a unique sport until u try it yourself!

Have fun reading and do not forget to come back for more stories on the bicycle racing world.