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Benefit of Cycling - Happy World Health Day! In the time of pandemic, we should be grateful that everyone is still here, healthy and safe. How’s your daily activities lately? Are you still working out enough? How’s your exercise doing? If you don’t have enough exercise, you may need to rethink your routine. To make sure you are still healthy, Rodalink has some tips on how to optimize your cycling exercise and thus, making the best of the benefits of cycling. Check the full insight down below.

Bicycle Saddle - Saddle is the part of a bicycle where a rider spends most of their time on. The most important selling point that a saddle should have is of course, how comfortable it is. To achieve a certain degree of comfort, the saddles were made with a shape that fits the rider and using materials that will bring comfort such as gel and foam. If you want to up your cycling game, you need to make sure you can stay comfy on your ride for hours. Rodalink knows how to achieve that and we will share it for you right here:

Bike Maintenance - Storm is raging daily above our beloved island. The rain will definitely bring more mud for our bike to go through. For those who like to go on the road, the risk of getting a muddy tire is low but your bike will still be wet and dirty if you do not take good care of it. For MTB and gravel rides, the rain brings a lot of pain since the bike will be extremely dirty even for just one simple ride on the track. There are several aspects that you need to pay attention to if you are still brave enough to go out riding under the rain. From bike maintenance to cycling tips, here’s some insight for you!

Buy Road Bike - Before you get the bike that you need, do your own research. You will need to see several types of road bicycles before deciding on your first one - this experience might be little overwhelming at first - no worries! Check this guide out for you to be able to find your own.

MTB Pedal - Long rides require a comfort bicycle with durable parts that will hold even during the toughest time on the track. Most bicycles were made using parts that fit their designated tracks, but sometimes when the comfort aspect comes into play, you would need to change the parts according to your liking. One of the most important parts is the pedal. Why? Because while on the bike, you will spend the entire time kicking the thing to give you a boost forward. Whether you use a MTB or road bike pedal, you need to choose carefully. We give you some insight on how to choose the right one for a better cycling experience.

Bicycle Training - They say that New Year is the best way to start a new habit; adopt a new routine that you can bring with you for the rest of the year or even your life. With the unpredictable rain coming almost every day, it’s a good choice to bring your cycling exercise outside into the comfortness of your own house. What exactly you need to start this exercise? If you are new to this bicycle training affair, Rodalink is here to help you start from the scratch. So, pay attention, because we will introduce you to the world of bicycle training to help you build a better relationship with your bike and bike trainer. Here we go!

Bicycle Shoes - From style to functionality, your cycling apparel is how you will look during the ride. Make sure your apparel helps you deliver a great riding performance from inside out. Shoes are definitely one of the most important aspects from your apparel set. Bicycle shoes, if used properly, will boost your confidence and performance at the same time. For those who already spend years in the cycling world, know the importance of it. If you are new, here’s some of the reasons why you need to up your game in cycling shoes.

Cycling Water Bottle - Cycling is one the sport activities that requires a lot of water for the cyclist to keep on going. In hot and humid regions such as Singapore, sweating can be really uncomfortable. The discomfort will be increased tenfold if we are lacking some water in our system. Thirsty feelings can be overcome with some preparation before riding. Yes, we need to bring some water bottles, but to what extent?

Bicycle Tire - Bicycle tires are feet and shoes that keeps your bike running smoothly. It may touch the dirtiest part of cycling adventure, but that's what makes it the most important yet delicate among all the parts. Whatever type of wheel it is, you need to give it proper care in order for it to run smoothly. Ensuring that your wheels are regularly maintained can help you minimize repairs and extend the useful life of your bicycle. Here’s some tips that you can follow through to make sure your bicycle is rolling properly on the track.

Strava App - Riding with friends and family is a fun activity indeed. We can race, train our endurance and compare those aspects with our friends and family. We also need to make sure that we follow the riding regulations implemented by the government during covid-19 situation. On that note, we may want to track our speed and endurance without cycling altogether at the same time. This is why we need a cycling app just like Strava.