Learning how to anticipate the terrain and adjust your gear shifting is an important skill. Shifting at the wrong time can cause you to lose momentum or speed on uphill sections. When you feel yourself slowing down, don’t resort to mashing gears in a standing position—instead, try a quick acceleration by pedaling harder. This helps you maintain a faster forward speed and also improves your kinetic energy...
Mix-and-match style professional cycling jerseys often come with high price tags, making it difficult for most cyclists to own every series; having a few basic short-sleeve cycling tops not only works for professional race occasions but can also be transformed into different riding styles with the addition of other clothing accessories. The most commonly paired accessories are as follows. Black cycling shorts...
The Rino 650 (Big Rhino) is a handheld device prominently launched by Garmin this year. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver antenna and a walkie-talkie receiver antenna, enabling precise positioning and stable signal even in complex outdoor environments. The nickname “Big Rhino” comes from the device’s rhino horn-like design. The R...
From September 19 to 21, 2013, the annual Beijing International Triathlon will be grandly held in Fengtai District, Beijing. This event is one of the stops of the over 30-year-old "Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon" in San Francisco, USA, and is currently the only Asian stop of this world-renowned international competition. It is also the first time this globally recognized event has been held in Asia.
On the afternoon of March 21, 2013, the 2013 China RV & Camping Industry Development Forum, themed "Brand, Channel, Development," was held at the second-floor conference hall of the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing. The forum was organized by the Organizing Committee of the Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition, and hosted by the Beijing RV Expo Center...
“Have you claimed your free Tujia homestay voucher?” From now until March 31, log in to Tujia.com (www.tujia.com) to participate in the vacation apartment free experience event for a chance to win a complimentary 3-day, 2-night stay voucher. According to Tujia.com: this event covers Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Sanya, Hangzhou...
The 6th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2013 grandly opened from March 21 to 24, 2013, at the Beijing RV Expo Center. As the most influential exhibition in the RV industry, this edition attracted hundreds of well-known domestic and international RV and campsite brand enterprises, as well as companies in the aircraft, yacht, and outdoor equipment sectors. The scale...
If you want to run faster, it’s simple—just run faster while you’re running. To improve speed, most runners do traditional speed workouts, such as running 400 meters or more at race pace, followed by recovery jogs slightly shorter than the fast runs. Now, there’s a new method where you can...
Six dangerous terrains to avoid: How to conduct scientific firefighting while ensuring your own safety. Every spring, the weather tends to be dry, more people go hiking, and the risk of mountain fires increases. At 15:00 on March 20, the city meteorological bureau issued a forest fire risk level of 4 (out of a maximum of 5), indicating a severe situation for mountain fire prevention. ...
At a public bicycle parking spot near the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center, many bikes have already been rented out. On December 29 last year, public bicycles in Nanjing’s Hexi area were put into service. They are free for the first two hours, cost one yuan per hour between 2-3 hours, and three yuan per hour after three hours, which is quite affordable for residents. So far...
Currently, rock climbing in Shanghai has developed its own steady consumer base, and the price of 40 to 50 yuan per session is relatively reasonable. Stepping into the climbing center located at the Shanghai Stadium, two towering climbing walls immediately catch the eye. Many people take turns challenging the walls, relying solely on their hands, feet, and body balance to...
The “ElliptiGO elliptical cycling bike” is actually a TreadmillBike that merges a treadmill and a bicycle.
Use items carefully and develop the good habit of treating them with care. The end of the snow season is the time to maintain your board. Instead of sending it for repair, why not do it yourself? Base leveling, waxing, scraping, side edge and base edge tuning, base repair, and more—find a video series that clearly explains step-by-step how to maintain and adjust your snowboard. Special...
Six dangerous terrains to avoid: How to conduct scientific firefighting while ensuring your safety. Every spring, the weather tends to be dry, and more people hike and explore the mountains, increasing the risk of wildfires. At 15:00 on March 20, the city meteorological bureau issued a forest fire risk level of 4 (out of a maximum of 5), indicating a severe mountain fire prevention situation. ...
A helmet is an essential piece of gear for cycling, so how do you distinguish between a good one and a bad one? Here are some points to consider: [Standards] include material, weight, inner lining, comfort, breathability, and wind resistance; [Cycling helmets]: that big mushroom-looking thing you wear on your head, which protects your vulnerable skull...
Be careful when using your gear—develop good habits of taking good care of it. The ski season is ending, and it’s time to maintain your board. Instead of sending it for repair, why not do it yourself? Flatten the base, iron and scrape wax, tune the side and base edges, fix base damage, and more. I found a video series that clearly explains step-by-step how to maintain and adjust your snowboard. It's very straightforward...
“Spend less, feel new, but lack safeguards and face many risks” — A “cool-headed reflection” amid the “budget travel craze” Changchun, Xinhua Net, March 18 (Reporter Yao Youming) Carrying a backpack, hitching rides, eating simple meals... Nowadays, the “budget travel community” is quietly emerging in China. Successful “budget travelers” return victorious, sharing their experiences and spreading enthusiasm through the media’s “amplifier”; those who haven’t traveled yet are also amazed and eager to give it a try. What exactly has triggered the “budget travel craze”? Where will this wave of enthusiasm lead, both for those at the center and observers? To address these questions, a reporter recently conducted an investigation.
On March 21, 2013, Aijia.com (www.ijia360.com) launched its newly redesigned website. The updated Aijia.com not only features an improved homepage layout and design, but also enhanced channel navigation and content information, highlighting its positioning as China's premier automotive lifestyle portal, dedicated to meeting users' growing needs for car-related living. It is understood that...
The first "Around Basongco Mountain Bike Cross-Country Race" will be held on April 30 to May 1, 2013, at Basongco National Forest Park, a national 4A-level scenic spot in Nyingchi, Tibet. It is the highest-altitude mountain bike cross-country lake loop race in Tibet. The loop course spans 41 kilometers, with 70% being off-road mountain terrain, divided into...
One highlight of this "Lenovo YogaStyle Cup" ski mountaineering race was the presence of renowned Chinese mountaineers such as Wang Yongfeng, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference who has summited Mount Everest three times, Luo Shen, head coach of the Chinese Mountaineering Team who has reached the summit twice, and Ci Luo, a torchbearer for the 2008 Olympic flame on Everest who has completed climbs of the Seven Summits and treks to both the North and South Poles...