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How Much Cycling to Lose Weight
Cycling is an excellent method for losing weight and enhancing overall health. Many people wonder, “how much cycling to lose weight,” and the answer varies based on individual factors. Cycling not only burns calories but also builds muscle and boosts metabolism. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist, understanding how much cycling to…
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What is Short Cycling
What is short cycling? It’s an HVAC problem where the system turns on and off too frequently, disrupting its natural cycle. When an HVAC system operates correctly, it completes a full heating or cooling cycle: it turns on, runs until the set temperature is achieved, then shuts down. In cases of short cycling, the system…
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Techniques for Successful Betting in Cycling Competitions
Cycling races are exciting, and with online betting, you can add another layer of fun. Even if you’re new to online sports betting, here’s a breakdown to get you started with your first cycling bet today. 1. Find a Reputable Betting Site When it comes to betting on cycling, selecting a reputable online sportsbook is…
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The Rare Occurrence of Cycling Bets on Betting Websites
Betting, a long-standing form of entertainment globally, has undergone a radical transformation over the past few decades, transitioning from physical bookmakers to online platforms. Today, almost every conceivable sport – from football and tennis to more niche ones like eSports – is available for betting. However, one sport seems conspicuously absent or underrepresented: cycling. This…
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For the sake of balance…
Last week I posted a video featuring some highlights from the six years I spent travelling around the world on a bicycle, and it was predictably dominated by the people I met and cycled alongside. But it wasn’t all shits and giggles. In the name of balance, I’ve put together another film about the more gruelling…
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Annapurna: Cycling a circuit in crisis
In this world, few things exist alone, unworried by and remote from the rest. When heavy rains and gusts ripped through India’s eastern seaboard and cyclone Hudhud was christened as such, the sun was shining over Nepal, hikers were pounding Himalayan trails in peak season and nobody rued the interconnections of this world. Not yet,…
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Demise of the Shadow Cyclist
There are times when it strikes me that I’ve been cycling for a very long time. In Dawson City the revelation came just after I tried, unsuccessfully, to change gear with the grip-shift. I came to an abrupt halt in the baked goods aisle, looked down at my closed hand, which had subconsciously tensed around the handle…
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The human cost of conflict, northern Afghanistan
Home is an exciting, alarming, and chilly two months away. The homecoming is set, come down if you’re free: Friday 19th February at lunch time. Warning – there may be any or all of the following: gratuitous fist pumping, tears, mute confusion, complete psychological breakdown. Or I might just ponder the amassed friends and family from…