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Le Petit Train du Nord: An Introduction to Bike Touring

027 Julie on the Petit Train du Nord Bike trail

Last summer, my sister-in-law and I (Sylvie) said goodbye to our families to embark on a three-day mini biking adventure on le Petit Train du Nord – a bike trail built on an old railway linking Mont Laurier to St-Jérôme. …

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Move of the Month: Stretch Your The Neck

Anterior Posterior Neck Move

A sore and stiff neck is a common complaint. Our necks can be strained from poor posture, such as hunching over our computers; cycling, a previous injury; or stress alone can cause added tension to our necks. Here are some moves recommended …

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What’s the Difference between CompuTraining and Spinning?

Higher Gear's new CompuTraining studio

With the shorter days and inclement weather of winter already here, devoted cyclists may be wondering if it’s time to hang up their bikes and look for a good indoor cycling workout to get them through the off-season. Two of …

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Up Your Game with CompuTraining

CompuTrain Studio at Higher Gear

With the ability to increase cycling power by 20 to 30 percent, as well as speed by 2 to 4 miles per hour, training with the CompuTrainer not only provides an engaging indoor ride, but also one of the best ways …

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Biking Toe Warmers, Socks and Shoe Covers

socks

As the Norwegian saying goes, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” And as fall moves into winter, you’ll need to make sure you have good bike clothing that makes even the coldest days seem like …

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Staying Warm

Bundled Up

The temperatures are falling, and raising, which means that we are still riding outside.  To ride in this weather safely, it is wise to make sure that your bike is in working order by getting a tune-up, packing a set of …

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