http://www.kanbike.org/rss/ Biking advice and adventures from Kansas and Oklahoma http://www.kanbike.org/rss/2120.png http://www.kanbike.org/rss/ Biking advice and adventures from Kansas and Oklahoma http://www.kanbike.org/index.php I am an avid bicyclist. In the last seven years I have ridden my bike, (a Trek 2120), over 15000 miles in 10 different States. I have ridden in driving rain and 50 mile an hour winds, and on calm days at 100 degf. temperatures. "Why?" is the question that I hear most often from people. The only answer I can give is that I feel very alive and in tune with things when I am out on the open road. There is a great sense of satisfaction that comes with getting from here to there under ones own power. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/mtr/index.php Pictures from a ride in South Daktoa Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/fw2000/index.php Pictures from the 2000 Oklahoma Free Wheel Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/fw99/index.php Pictures and stories from the 1999 Oklahoma Free Wheel Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/route.php Pictures and stories from the 1998 Oklahoma Free Wheel Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/mt/index.php Pictures and stories from the 1998 Cycle Montana Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/rides98.php Pictures and stories from the 1998 rides Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/bike/index.php 1997 Rides, Colorado and other places Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/cal.php Have you ever wondered how many calories you burn when you ride? Use my calculator to find out. Simply select your average speed and then enter your body weight. This will give you the number of calories you burn per minute at the given speed. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/food.php About food: Lets talk for a moment about how to lose weight and keep it off. I think it all boils down to serving size and quantity consumed. If you use this tool you will notice that it usually lists 2 different serving sizes. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/heart.php If you are new to the sport of biking you are probably saying to yourself that you don't need to get as high tech as a heart rate monitor (HRM), and perhaps you are right. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/faq.php Here is a list of questions that I am frequently asked about biking and riding on long tours, as well as helpful tips to those just starting in the sport. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/10reasons.php 10 Reasons to ride a bike. 1 Burning calories while enjoying great scenery. If you're on a fast two hour ride in the hills, you might burn 1,200 calories, maybe more. 2. Exercise doesn't mean looking like a complete fool bouncing up and down to dance club music. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/safety.php Always remember, cycling is a Great sport but it is inherently dangerous. We share the road with vehicles that out weigh us by several thousand pounds and that travel many times our speed. Be careful and ride defensively. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/pack.php A question that always comes up before a big ride is, "What do I need to pack??" Well, it depends on where you will be riding of coarse, and for how long. I thought I would put together a list of stuff I take for a week long (7 days) ride in 70 to 90 degree temperatures. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/training.php Training is the key to having fun riding a bike. How much training should you do? Well..... Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/fluids.php The importance of fluid intake as you ride can not be stressed enough. It can become a life threatening situation, and must be taken seriously. On long rides I have had riders in front of me stop, and just fall over unconscious, with no idea that anything was wrong until they woke up on the ground. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/hills.php Lets talk about hill climbing technique for a moment. One of the most common mistakes I notice folks make when climbing hills is not down shifting soon enough. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/nutrition.php When out on a long ride, (I mean longer than 50 miles), you have to eat to keep up your strength. Most rides are SAGed, so every ten miles you get to have cookies, fruit, candy bars ect. EAT THEM!!! Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/weight_loss.php I won't bore you with the details but I have experienced this problem in the past. Having overcome it, I now weigh 162 pounds. It does work but you have to work to make it happen. Something else to think about. Are you familiar with the BMI (Body Mass Index)? Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/pace.php There is no more effective way to become a motivated cyclist than finding a good regular group ride. Here are some group riding techniques common around the world. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/bigrides.php How to plan a big bike adventure. Planning a bike trip is just like planning any other trip with the exception of needing more stops along the way. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/areo.php Many people ask me if areo bars are worth the money. I say YES, if you ride in the wind a lot or out on the flats, they should do a good job for you. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/knee.php One of the most common injuries that I see happen to bikers is knee problems. A sharp pain on one side or the other of the knee. Usually this is caused by one of two things. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/peddle.php Everyone knows how to peddle a bike don't they? You just stomp down on one of the peddles with one foot and let the other one rest as it comes up. Simple right? WRONG!! Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/terry.php I now have over 2000 miles riding on my new Terry Liberator saddle, and, I have decided that they are better than sliced bread. ALL of the numbness problems I had experience in the past are gone. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/trails.php Kansas has finally started developing some "Rails to Trails" systems. I have yet to ride any of them myself but according to the brochure I received from the Kansas Horseman Foundation there are currently 150 miles of trails for non-motorized recreation. Biking in Kansas Klent <kt@iislands.com> Kanbike.org Copyright © 2004 Kanbike.org &amp; Klent Harkness http://www.kanbike.org/pages/winter.php The riding season is just about on us and many riders are starting to stir from the holiday haze and starting to think about getting back on their bikes. Here in the mid-west the weather is still less than ideal for outside activities so what can you do to start building a strong foundation for the summer tours. 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