When most people think of India, they imagine the hot, dry, and dusty north, the vibrant and colourful cities in Rajasthan, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and the Taj Mahal.  South India, to most of us, is an unknown destination.  My recent trip to southern India was among the best that I’ve ever had.  Southern India is an incredible place with stunning landscapes, fascinating towns and villages, long white beaches, and superb food – an excellent place to explore by bike.

Good tunes are a requisite for any ride, so e ach month we share the music that keep us spinning. Send us the top tracks off your iPod you could win a $25 iTunes gift card!

Bykguy’s Top Tracks:

• CMA “All Over”
• Rise Against “Appeal to Reason”
• STP “Core”
• Prodigy “Invaders must die”
• Chris Rock “Never Scared”
• Guano Apes “Proud like a god”
• Silversun Pickups “Swoon”
• Brother Ali “The Undisputed Truth”
• Jimi Hendrix “Voodoo Child”
• K’naan “Troubadour”

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If you’re in to hard- charging DH action, then this video is a must- have for your collection. There hasn’t been a DH video with this caliber of racing and a fresh soundtrack since the Earthed video “the law of fives” ( another great film even if it’s a few seasons old).

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If you work hard you should play hard, and that’s how I try to live. My favorite way to play hard is going on a road trip with my bike. On a road trip, there’s no better way to forget about the bills, work ,and all the obligations that life brings with it. Every time I think about traveling to ride I get stoked remembering the many epic road trips where I’ve created so many great memories and friendships.

Heart Rate Training

Heart rate training continues to be one of the most controversial subjects among fitness experts. We can’t give you the whole background here, but we can share some of the commonly agreed upon advantages of using a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) while training:

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The CS200 is a great unit with a good set of features. It's well made, looks cool, is tough, and has been very reliable.

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For goal-oriented cyclists who want more out of their training and performance.

•     Measures heart rate combined with current, average and maximum speed
•     Determines daily personal heart rate target zones for optimal training
•     Connects to your online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com

HYDRATION IS KEY. Probably the most important aspect of training (both performance and recreational) is proper hydration. Not only during your workout but before and after as well! Here are some general guidelines to help you out.

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Riding in our part of the world means cold & weather is a big part of the lifestyle and if you’re like me cold feet take the fun out of riding.

If you are one of the many riders who continue to use their bikes as the primary source of transportation through the winter there are several things you can do to help your bike perform better, and run longer in these cold months.

We’re having tons of fun with our Inside Ride spin sessions this fall and we want you all to join us for a spin. Our instructors are great motivators and the workouts vary from the "Performance" session geared toward the serious enthusiast who is interested in racing to the Fitness session, which helps improve your pedaling efficiency and your cardio fitness while having a fun time.