What if we could travel without polluting the environment? What if we could enjoy every moment of the trip from the moment we leave home?

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cycling the
world
What if we could travel without polluting the environment?
What if we could enjoy every moment of the trip from the moment
we leave home?
issue nº 1

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Do you know
the trend
Slow Travel?
- “If we have Slow Food and Slow Cities, then why not Slow
Travel?”It is an evolving movement that took inspiration in
the nineteenth century by European travel writers,
who reacted against the cult of speed, prompting
some modern analysts to question themselves:

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With “Slow Travel” we
argue that often the pleas-
ure of the trip and nearly
all its potential is lost by the
anticipation of arrival. This
trend is still a mindset that
allows travelers to interact
with communities along
the route, which allows the
discovery of pure points of
interest that are not present
in guidebooks, through the
knowledge of locals.
Allied to this is an attempt to reduce
the environmental impact by avoiding
plane trips and cars.

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The health benefits of cycling outweigh
the risks, when cycling is compared to
a sedentary lifestyle. A Dutch study
found that cycling can extend lifespans
by up to 14 months, but the risks equat-
ed to a reduced lifeswwpan of 40 days
or less. Cycling in the Netherlands is
much safer than in other parts of the
world.
Overall, benefits of cycling or walking
have been shown to exceed risks by
ratios of 9:1 to 96:1 when compared
with no exercise at all. These
studies do not compare cy-
cling with other forms of
cardiovascular condi-
tioning that do not come
with cycling’s inherent
risks.
The physical exercise
gained from cycling is
generally linked with in-
crzeased health and well-be-
ing. According to the World Health
Organization, physical inactivity is
second only to tobacco smoking as a
health risk in developed countries, and
this is associated with many tens of
billions of dollars of healthcare costs.
The WHO’s report suggests that in-
creasing physical activity is a public
health ‘best buy’, and that cycling is a
‘highly suitable activity’ for this pur-
pose. The charity Sustrans reports that
investment in cycling provision can
give a 20:1 return from health and oth-
er benefits. It has been estimated that,
on average, approximately 20 life-years
are gained from the health benefits of
road bicycling for every life-year lost
through injury.
benefits
of
cycling
Bicycles are often used by people seek-
ing to improve their fitness and cardi-
ovascular health. In this regard, cycling
is especially helpful for those with ar-
thritis of the lower limbs who are una-
ble to pursue sports that cause impact
to the knees and other joints. Since
cycling can be used for the practical
purpose of transportation, there can be
less need for self-discipline to exercise.
However, excessive cycling while stand-
ing can cause knee damage. It
used to be thought that cy-
cling while standing was
less energy efficient,
but recent research
has proven this not to
be true. Other than
air resistance, there
is no wasted energy
from cycling while
standing, if it is done
correctly.
Cycling on a stationary cycle is
frequently advocated as a suitable ex-
ercise for rehabilitation, particularly
for lower limb injury, owing to the low
impact which it has on the joints. In
particular, cycling is commonly used
within knee rehabilitation programs.
As a response to the increased global
sedentarity and consequent overweight
and obesity, one response that has been
adopted by many organizations con-
cerned with health and environment is
the promotion of Active Travel, which
seeks to promote walking and cycling
as safe and attractive alternatives to
motorized transport.

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bike cult
rides a Worksman Cycles
photographed at Bike Expo New York
for Momentum Mag‘s Be Chic BE NY Fashion Show Look Book 2014
rides a self-made collapsible touring 27-speed tall bike
photographed at Havemeyer St. and Grand St., Brooklyn
hanging out at the Bicycle Fetish Day block party
portraits

6. 1110
ride an unlabeled single-speed bike and a Schwinn single-speed
bike
photographed at Franklin St. and Calyer St., Brooklyn
en route to Central Park
with the Racer Racks “Bodhi” surfboard rack
photographed at the Knockdown Center in Maspeth, Queens
while exhibiting at the Bike Cult Hand-Built Bike Show
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rides a custom tall bike by Hillel Eflal
photographed at Havemeyer St. and Grand St., Brooklyn
hanging out at the Bicycle Fetish Day block part
rides a tricked-out recumbent bicycle
photographed at Dwight St. and Beard St., Brooklyn
hanging out at the Brooklyn Bike Jumble

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northern
horizon
Juan Sisto’s visual document
cycling America
Photographs provided by www.horizontenorte.es

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“The route of Juan Sisto began in Chile and ended in the North, in Alaska.
Itcouldhavebeendifferentbecauseashesays;“alwayssubjecttounforeseen
changes, last minute inspirations or any motivation”
“The goal is not a desti-
nation, it is the route what
matters. Juan’s story goes
beyond the number of
thousands of kilometers he
has done“

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Because doing what
you love is your best
investment in life.
juan sisto

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“Juan is quiet.
His voice appears calm and serene.
His perseverance and sense of freedom have
led him to be true to his deepest dreams.
His bike trip is a journey of self-improvement
to learn from the essentials of life.
His look is thoughtful, caring and adventur-
ous.”

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After more than two years sharing smiles with
his pedaling, Juan’s trip has become a way of
life, a journey with a skyline looking...
NORTH

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The commuting army has arrived

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You know your bike’s a great fitness
machine—but what happens if you
ride it for transportation?
First, you get and stay fit without even
trying. Consider your daily commute:
Assuming you live in the U.S., your
round-trip sitting in a car or on a bus,
train, or subway averages about 50
minutes. But on a bike, even at a casual
12–14 mph, a 185-pound guy burns 355
calories in 30 minutes.
It’s also a healthy mental break after
work. (Be sure to always wear a helmet,
to avoid a different kind of mental
break.)
The biggest hurdles to bike commut-
ing are straightforward—comfort and
safety—and, luckily, easily solved.
We turned to Zoë Cheswick, a bike
educator at Bike New York, a nonprofit
that promotes cycling on NYC’s manic
streets, for expert tips. More than just
a mouthpiece, Cheswick also walks
the walk (or rides it), biking 26 miles
round-trip to work up to four times a
week. Here’s her sage advice:
Be predictable.
Remember that when you’re riding a
bike, you’re considered a motor vehi-
cle. Stop at red lights and don’t go un-
til they’re green, and use hand signals
to make turns.The more predictable
you are, the less likely you are to be
hit by a car—motorists can anticipate
where you’re going.
Check that your bike is ready.
Do the “ABC Quick” check before you
take your bike out: (A)ir: Make sure
your tires have air and are inflated to
the correct PSI, which can be found
on the side of the tire. (B)rakes: Be sure
your brakes are functioning properly.
Try both levers to see that they’re able
to stop your front and back wheels. (C)
hain:Your chain should look like two
parallel lines from above; no kinks
or breaks. Ensure it’s not gunked up
with dirt, and that it’s well lubricat-
ed. (Quick) Release: Many bikes have
quickrelease levers on their wheels
and seat post. If a wheel lever isn’t ful-
ly closed, you might lose a wheel when
you roll over a pothole.
Be visible.
Stay aware of your surrounding light
conditions.This is especially important
during the short days of winter, when
you’re likely to be riding in darkness.
Mount a white light on the front of
your bike and a red light on the back.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Wear something that won’t irritate or
distract you. If there’s no shower at
the office, brands like Giro and Rapha
make great street-style cycling apparel
with wicking materials. And use baby
wipes!
Let the bike haul your stuff. Carry
your bag and other gear on a rack or
in panniers.Wearing a backpack or
messenger bag is a recipe for a sore,
sweaty back.

15. 2928
we
are
getting
fat

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A niche idea a few short years ago, fat bikes are now
poised to become a legitimate market segment, with a
growing number of companies catering to riders who
enjoy the comfort, traction and sense of adventure that
comes with tyre widths of 3.8in or more.
Fat bikes trace their origins back to several Alaskan
frame-builders, though it was a pair of Minneso-
ta-based bicycle companies, Surly and Salsa Cycles,
who brought fat bikes to the masses.
Surly led the charge by introducing the first mass-pro-
duced fat bike, the Pugsley, in 2005. Since then, fat
bikes have continued to gain popularity and can now
be found in the line-ups of many mainstream compa-
nies such as Specialized, Trek,Kona and Canyon.

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