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Barone Drexel and Harris - My Mentors, Teachers and Coaches
My life was always about playing ball, mostly baseball as I grew up. Therefore, I was always at the playground on Chancellor Avenue. This was a hotbed for sports activity in the Weequahic section of Newark. From Monday through Saturday there were...
Fantasy Sports: A Popular Hobby
A Fantasy Sport is a game where a person builds a team comprised of individual players of a professional sport. These team "owners" compete against others based on the individual professional's real statistics. Simple versions of this convert...
Great Quotes
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I love what prominent baseball people have to say about the great ballplayers. They seem to eloquently capture what we are thinking.
"It was his solemn duty to catch a ball that wasn't in the stands." - Monte Irvin (Newark Eagles...
Home gyms analyzed 3
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After having seen so many home gyms I thought I would put everything together and give you the best available opinion about each.
Lets now see the Bowflex home gyms.
Bowflex has many home gyms, they have the
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Las Vegas skydiving and other extreme sports
The number of extreme sports in Las Vegas, including skydiving
has exploded in recent years. While they offer all of the
standard extreme sports, skateboarding, BMX biking, and things
like skydiving, they also have a chance to offer great...
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Mountain Bikes - Cycling through the Rough
If you want to get into a fun sport that will allow you to get
plenty of exercise, get into shape, and offer you challenges
that you won't find elsewhere - all while enjoying an abundance
of nature - you might want to start thinking about mountain
bikes. Mountain biking is a popular sport that has been around
for numerous years, but recently, with the new technology that
goes into the manufacturing of today's mountain bikes, there
seems to be a new interest in this sport.
If the sport of mountain biking isn't something that you know a
lot about, you may have the wrong idea about the sport. You've
seen the mountain bikers on the television sports channels
jumping obstacles and racing down dirt trails - and racing is
one aspect of mountain biking. However, racing is not required.
In fact, most mountain bikers don't race at all.
Mountain biking for most people can be compared to hiking. The
point is to get out, get exercise, and experience nature. Yes,
there will be obstacles to maneuver around on them more advanced
trails, but many people are just out for the pleasure of riding
in nature - just like hikers are out to enjoy the walk and the
nature. Some mountain bikers are leisurely riders. Some like the
challenges that they face out on the trails - but they aren't in
any hurry. Other's like both the challenges and the racing! The
path you choose is up to you.
With this new light on the sport of mountain biking, you may now
be interested in getting involved in this sport. Maybe you want
to lose weight. Maybe you just want to get more exercise. Then
again, maybe you like the thought of enjoying nature, but you
aren't big on walking, and prefer to ride. No matter what your
reasons for your interest are, you will definitely need a
mountain bike - finding a place to ride it is the easy part.
As a beginner, you really won't have any idea what you need in
the way of a mountain bike. Therefore, it is in your best
interest to buy a very basic, yet sturdy, mountain bike that can
be upgraded at a
later date. Visit your local bike dealer, and
talk to them. Let them know that you are just starting out, and
that you want a basic bike that you can upgrade later. If they
try to sell you something expensive - more than $500 - walk away
and visit a different store.
You might also consider purchasing a used bike from a private
individual. Used bikes can be found online, through the printed
classifieds, and even through bike dealers. Look around your
area - and online - to see what is available.
Before making a purchase, it is always a good idea to talk to
other mountain bikers. Ask them what bike they started with, and
what they would suggest for you. The best information you will
find will come from the people who are already deeply into the
sport.
Once you've made a purchase, you need to find a place to ride.
Are there any state parks or national forests in your area? Are
there wooded areas that aren't fenced off? These are ideal
places to ride. However, you should never ride on private
property without permission. If you can't think of any place
that might have bike trails, do a little research online. Type
in 'bike trails in Alabama' or 'mountain bike trails in Georgia'
or whatever state you live in into the search box of any search
engine, and you will find quite a bit of information!
Look for sites that offer reviews of bike trails that you want
to visit. These reviews will save you a lot of time, and help
you avoid the trails that either aren't worth your time, or
aren't suited to your skill level. Reading is actually a big
part of mountain biking if you are a beginner! You should also
consider purchasing a few mountain bikes videos. These videos
will help you learn the basics before you set off on a trail!
About the author:
Mt-bikes.com provides you with information on mountain
bikes; trek mountain bikes, giant mountain bikes, mountain
bike holidays and specialized mountain bikes.
http://www.mt-bikes.com
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