While some choose to relax with a book or indulge in a spa day, others find solace in the vibrant world of online casinos. The digital age has brought the casino experience to our fingertips, making it an accessible and entertaining option for those looking to unwind. 

In the vast digital landscape of online gaming, casino welcome bonus offers stand out as a significant attraction for newcomers. These bonuses incentivize players to join a particular platform, providing them with extra funds or spins to enhance their gaming experience. But how does one effectively combine the joy of cycling with the excitement of online casinos? The answer lies in strategic breaks and understanding the nuances of these bonuses.

Understanding Casino Bonuses

Casino welcome bonuses are promotional tools online platforms use to attract new players. Typically, these bonuses come in the form of matched deposits, free spins, or a combination of both. For instance, a casino might offer a 100% match on a player’s first deposit, doubling their initial bankroll. Alternatively, they might provide a set number of free spins on a popular slot game. 

Players should be aware of the associated terms and conditions to make the most of these offers. Wagering requirements, for example, dictate how often the bonus amount must be bet before any winnings can be withdrawn. Players can maximize their benefits and prolong their gaming sessions by understanding these nuances.

Integrating Casino Play Into Cycling Breaks

Integrating casino play into their routine can be refreshing and rewarding for the avid cyclist. Here are some steps to achieve this balance:

Scheduled Breaks

Just as cyclists plan their routes, they can schedule short breaks for online gaming. These intervals can serve as relaxation points during long rides, providing a mental respite.

Mobile Gaming

Most online casinos have mobile-friendly platforms or dedicated apps. This mobility ensures that players can enjoy their favorite games from any location, a scenic mountaintop or a quiet park bench.

Setting Limits

Setting time and financial limits when playing online is essential. This discipline ensures that the gaming sessions remain enjoyable without becoming a distraction from cycling.

Exploring Different Games

Like various cycling terrains, online casinos offer many games. From slots to table games, there’s something for everyone. Diversifying one’s game choices can keep the experience fresh and exciting.

Joining Cycling-Themed Games

Some online slots are themed around sports, including cycling. Engaging in these games can offer a thematic blend of one’s passion for cycling and the thrill of gaming.

Finding The Right Balance: Cycling and Casino Gaming

Cycling, with its blend of physical exertion, scenic beauty, and the thrill of speed, provides a unique escape. However, even the most dedicated cyclists occasionally need a break from the saddle. While some opt for traditional relaxation methods, such as reading or a spa day, others seek solace in the vibrant world of online casinos. The digital age has made the casino experience accessible and entertaining for those looking to unwind.

In this vast digital landscape of online gaming, casino welcome bonuses shine as a major attraction for newcomers. These bonuses serve as incentives, providing extra funds or spins to enhance the gaming experience. But how does one effectively combine the joy of cycling with the excitement of online casinos? The answer lies in strategic breaks and understanding the intricacies of these bonuses.

Final Words

Cycling and online casino gaming might seem worlds apart, but they can complement each other beautifully. By understanding the intricacies of casino bonuses and integrating gaming into their routine, cyclists can add excitement to their passion. Whether it’s the thrill of hitting a jackpot or the joy of conquering a challenging trail, both activities offer unique rewards. 

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Yellow Jersey insurance has created a series of easily understandable infographics that’ll help riders choose the best airline for transporting their bike when travelling abroad.

The infographic highlights the airlines frequently used by cyclists when travelling to popular cycling destinations. It outlines what the weight allowance is for a bicycle and what extra charges should be expected if travelling in economy class.

Take into account also these tips:

-E-bikes are typically not allowed, as the lithium battery is listed as a dangerous or prohibited item by many airlines.

-It’s best practise to book your bike onto your flight in advance, not least because it’s more expensive to add your bike at the airport. Given that space is limited in the hold, there may not even be room for your bike if you leave it until the last minute.

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Whether it’s to unwrap an energy bar or put on your jacket when it starts raining, being able to take your hands off the bars and sit up on the bike is a valuable skill. Done confidently, your balance and control should be as good as they are with hands on the bars.

Learn how to ride with no hands by practicing on straight, open roads on training rides to start with. Take it slow and follow these steps to start riding with no hands!

1. Shift your weight into your seat.

Tilt your pelvis back, so your weight is further back on the bike.

2. Engage your core.

A strong core will help you maintain your balance as you lift your hands off the bars.

3. Look ahead, not at your hands.

Always look where you want to go. Looking down will get you off-balance and cause you not to see a bump or dip in the road!

4. Keep pedaling to maintain speed.

Maintaining momentum will make balance easier. It’s harder to balance if you are barely moving!

5. Start by removing one hand from the bar. Then the other.

Using the body position tips above, drop one hand down by your side and then the other. Practice riding with one hand to drink water, fuel up or even taking a feed.

6. Hover both hands above the bars, keeping them close at first.

Once you are comfortable riding with one hand, begin lifting both hands off the bars at the same time, hovering them just over the top of the bar.

7. Build your confidence gradually.

Once you start lifting fully off the bars, practice a lot until you can safely ride with no hands. Do not add more complicated no-hand maneuvers (like adding or removing a jacket) until you are very comfortable riding with no hands.

8. Use your core and hips to balance and turn.

You can actually control the direction your bike is going just by using your hips. This is a really fun drill to do once you have gotten comfortable riding with no hands.

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There are three different models of Shimano SPD-SL cleats to choose from that are designated by three colors: yellow, red, and blue. Each of the cleats offers unique features, including different float ranges and pivot points, and are designed with varied rider biomechanics in mind.

The key differentiator between the three Shimano cleat options is the amount of float each allows. Float refers to the back-and-forth movement of the foot while you are clipped in and is essentially how much you can point your toes left or right while your shoe is attached to your pedal. Different levels of float help accommodate different riding styles or help with biomechanical issues such as lack-of-flexibility, past injuries, or knee pain. While float can help reduce stress on joints and make for a more comfortable pedaling movement, it can also result in a feeling of slightly less power transfer if your foot moves around too much.

Regardless of your foot angle, the goal is to position your cleats so that your neutral foot position falls in the middle of the float range. This allows for an even amount of float beyond your neutral foot position, which helps take stress off your knees and other critical joints. It may take several rides to dial the position perfectly, so take your time and make small cleat adjustments as-needed.

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Modern road helmets are an engineering marvel. They strike a fine balance between protection, aerodynamics, ventilation and weight, and most of the mainstream brands have developed some impressive offerings at a variety of price points.

It’s often recommended that a helmet worn frequently should be replaced every 3 to 5 years. The reason is that the foam degrades due to sun, heat, salty sweat and other environmental factors, added to the usual knocks of regular cycling activity.

These things make the foam unable to provide the full protection it’s designed for in the event of a head impact. A helmet should certainly be replaced after it’s damaged in a crash or even dropped hard.

Paul Caswell, brand manager for Giro and Bell helmets distributor says: “We normally recommend a new lid every three years depending on usage as even with no impacts there is a constant knocking and pressing of the EPS as the helmet is stored, dropped, placed on hard surfaces etc. Due to tiny impact after tiny impact over time, the EPS will gradually lose its volume making it less able to deal with the energy in the unfortunate event of an impact. Of course the more the helmet is used the more it will deteriorate, so one rule for all does not work here, but three years is a good guide.”

However, some experts maintain that a helmet will be protective no matter what its age as long as it’s undamaged.  In their view, there is no age limit.

If you crash and hit your head, it’s time to replace your helmet. The thin plastic shell around the helmet can be pretty resistant to scratching and tearing, but even the smallest impact can compromise the structure of the internal foam shell.

A helmet’s main job is to disperse the energy from colliding with the ground away from the head, and this is accomplished by the foam cracking and breaking down under impact. If it has done its job once already, it won’t be as effective the next time you take a tumble—and this can lead to serious injury.

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We picked a few sentences that only a passionate cyclist would say or fully understand. What have we missed off our list? Let us know down below.

1. Get up here and take a pull!

2. Guys, this beer is my last as I have to wake up at 6 AM to have a ride.

3. How much does it weigh?

4. I need to buy some cream for my chamois.

5. I only use Strava for the stats.

6. I saved 15 grams by replacing the handlebar with this carbon model from Germany for only 500 euros!

7. I’m on a recovery ride.

8. Don’t tell me what happened in the Tour, I’m watching the highlights later.

9. My bike has broken, can you come and pick me up?

10. I know a short cut.

11. I wasn’t really racing…

12. Campagnolo is way better than Shimano.

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Džesika Šereikytė

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Simple Pleasures ☀️? . . . . . #cycling #roadbike #cyclingphotos #cyclist #cyclingshots #cyclinglove #cyclingpassion #motivation #fitness #training #nopainnogain #Cyclinglife #roadcycling #cyclingaddict #cyclinglifestyle @bikes.girls.and.more @cycling_world_beauties @cyclingbabez @stradalli_cycle @cycling_for_you

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Pauline Ferrand-Prevot

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The reason why I don’t posted too many pictures of myself on the rollers ? #nocyclingtanlines but I keep training hard ! ?

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Maria A. Garay R.

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? @sirokotech? @komsports.oficial ? @kanaolabikescolombia ? @sanremo_cycling ? ? ????????????????? ????? #bikerchick #bikelife #kitfitcycling #ciclistacolombiana #cycling #cycling_queens #cyclinglife #cyclinggirl #cyclingphotos #bike #cyclingphoto #bikergirl #ilovemybike #ciclismo #ciclismoderuta #ciclismocolombiano #colombiana #felizenlaruta #kitfitcycling

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Nadezhda Pavlova

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On a mission??

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Manuelly South

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Viva os Detalhes !! . . Completando a fileira ? . Bom Domingão pra todos ! ? . . . . ✨? Uniforme :. . @roupasbike @vezzosport . . .#manuellysouthnopedal #motivation #ciclismo #ciclista #mtb #mountainbike  #eusouciclista #bikestagram #mundocliclismo #mundodasbikes #instamtb  @cycling_queens @women_on_bikes @mundociclismo @mundodasbikes  @bikeshowciclismo @clickbikesbrasil @bikelife.br @bike_naveia @pedalagarota @pedallivrefotos @prefiropedalar @pretty_girls_on_bike @bikeexperience @mundodasmagrelas  @pedalmais @pedalextremo #cycling #mtb #bike @pedalmais @pedalmafia @amopedalar  @aquipedala @borapedalar #garotabike #borapedalar #speed #sport @woman_mtb_lifestyle @meupedal_ @trilheirosdosertaomtb @mtb_br #fitness #motivação #vidasobrebike @pedalcariri #pedalcariri @geralnopedal @pedallivrefotos #uniformeciclismo #uniforme

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Isabel Munoz

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@cyclingbabes monday motivation • • • • • • ? . Rider @isabel_munoz7 •La vida es como andar en bicicleta. No te caes a menos que planees dejar de pedalear. ?‍♀️ •Life is like riding a bicycle. You dont fall unless you plan yo stop pedaling. – A vida é como andar de bicicleta. Você não cai a menos que planeje parar de pedalear ??? volvemos a retomar ? @specialized_co @gorigogooficial @pedala.brasil @bikes.girls.and.more @bikesudoeste @bikeshow4 @cycling_igg @bicycle_fantasy @womenridebikes @bikes.girls.and.more @women_on_bikes @garotasebikes @bkegirls @cyclingbabes @pasionporlabici_col @colombiabike @bestcyclingstyle @bikegirls.cc @bike_life_nature @cyclebabes @bicycle_babes @bicycle_fantasy @bestcyclingstyle #ruta #bicycle #womanciclyng #specialized #rigogogo #cyclinglife . . #health #fitness #fit #TFLers #fitnessmodel #fitnessaddict #womensfashion #womenstyle #women #gymmotivation #gym #gymgirl #colombia

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Emily Batty

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Time to put the feet up and let the #RecoveryGains set in. Here’s what some of the stats look like from the past 6 weeks: ✅ 13 Race Starts ✅ 31:00 Hours of Racing ✅ 10 Flights ✅ 4 Days Team Media Camp ✅ 2 Trek Store Dealer Visits ✅ 6 Different Accommodations = mucho packing and unpacking ?‍♀️ #SleepyEmily #RecoveryGains #BrightEyesBigSmile #WattsUp

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“Cuando llevas el sol por dentro no importa si afuera llueve”… deseo que tú y tu familia hoy sean esa fuente de sol, de energía y de amor que necesita el mundo❤️… pronto pasará la tormenta…#yomequedoencasa

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Puck Moonen

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Back home after a very good short trainingcamp! Testday @energylab.be in a few days ??? @trainsharp

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Patricia Ferreira

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Bom dia! E hoje é dia de lançamento @sportxtremebrasil! Morrendo e amores por essa estampa TÓQUIO ? • #cyclist #amopedalar #mtbphotos #borapedalar #momentoscott #mundodasbikes #eusouciclista #mtbbrasil #amopedalar #bikelove #pedallivredefotos #pedalextremo #women_on_bikes #chicasciclistas #beautifulsportygrils #motivation #bike_naveia #mtbgirls #prefiropedalar #bikegirls #mundociclismo #VidaSobreBike #pedalepelomundo #geralnopedal #pedalnatrilha #pedalefoto #sportxtremebrasil #sworks

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But just because you ride your bike a few times a week doesn’t mean you can eat whatever you want to. In fact, most beginning cyclists make the mistake of overeating because they feel good about the exercise that they’ve done, making the workout counterproductive to weight loss.

In order to get the most out of your cycling and to lose weight in the process, it is important to follow basic rules of nutrition to stay healthy and to keep riding strong.

Drink plenty of water

First thing to keep in mind, liquids are only for hydration, not for getting in calories. Stick to water, unsweetened tea, or black coffee. Stay away from soda, fruit juices, sugar-loaded lattes, and alcohol.

Go long and easy

You don’t always have to go hard in order to make a difference. Instead, take a slow, but long ride once a week, especially in the early season. Long rides (up to six hours) burn a lot of fat and give you a good endurance base for later in the season.

Eat more vegetables and more lean protein

Vegetables and lean protein like chicken or fish should be a staple of any good cyclist’s diet. Rather than loading up on nutritional supplements, try getting most of your vitamins and protein from food. The absorption rate is better, and by giving your body what it needs through the food you eat will make you feel a lot better too. And if your body feels good, you’ll ride longer, which will help you burn more calories. It may also help with the junk food cravings.

Limit portions

When trying to eat healthy, it’s a mistake to cut out foods that you enjoy just because they may not be good for you. Going without chocolate or beer will only make your cravings for them worse, which will probably lead to an eventual night of binge eating or drinking. Instead of starving your body of the occasional treat, limit your portions. It’s okay to reward yourself for your hard work every now and then. Just remember to try and do it in moderation.

Three good meals a day

If you commit to three good meals a day you will have a much easier time resisting temptations and avoiding intense hunger. Plan your meals ahead and cook on the weekend if you don’t have time during the week. And remember each of the main meals has to contain a sizeable portion of protein and fibre.

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Nevertheless, it is still possible to get a good grasp of what you can earn from all those long days spent grinding it out on the saddle. We have pulled together a top 10 of the highest paid cyclists in the world right now.

10. Greg Van Avermaet – 2.5 million euros

9. Nairo Quintana – 2.5 million euros

8. Fernando Gaviria – 2.7 million euros

7. Egan Bernal – 2.8 million euros

6. Geraint Thomas – 3 million euros

5. Tom Dumoulin – 3 million euros

4. Alejandro Valverde – 3.5 million euros

3. Vincenzo Nibali – 4 million euros

2. Chris Froome – 5.2 million euros

1. Peter Sagan – 6 million euros

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