Numbness in Hands
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NUMBNESS IN HANDS Hand numbness while cycling is often caused by nerve compression or reduced blood flow. It can be a symptom of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Prevention includes using padded gloves, cha
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Nutrition
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NUTRITION The two basic elements of nutrition are fluid intake and meals. Correct nutrition is fundamental for both performance and the realization of the tour target. Before the general informa
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Off-road Riding
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OFF-ROAD RIDING Off-road riding (mountain biking, gravel riding) requires specific skills like line selection and balance. It involves navigating technical terrain such as rocks, roots, and loose s
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Padded Tights / Shorts
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PADDED TIGHTS / SHORTS Padded shorts (or tights) are essential for comfort during long rides. They feature a built-in pad (chamois) that cushions the sit bones, reduces friction, and wicks moisture
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Pain in Arms
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PAIN IN ARMS Arm pain can result from putting too much weight on the handlebars, often due to an aggressive riding position or poor saddle tilt. Keeping the elbows relaxed and slightly bent helps a
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Pannier Bag
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PANNIER BAG Pannier bags are essential for bicycle touring and commuting. They attach to the sides of a front or rear rack. Quality panniers are waterproof and feature secure mounting systems that
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Parts of a Bicycle
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PARTS OF A BICYCLE Frame: The backbone of the bicycle. Crankset (Aynakol): The component the pedals are attached to. Fork: Holds the front wheel. Grips (Elcik): Handlebar conta
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Parts of the Frame
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PARTS OF THE FRAME A bicycle frame consists of several tubes, each with a specific name and function. Understanding the frame's anatomy helps in discussing bicycle fit, specifications, and componen
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Pedal
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PEDAL Pedals are the components that transfer the power from the rider's feet to the crankset and ultimately to the rear wheel. They are a fundamental interface between the rider and the bicycle.
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Peloton
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PELOTON The peloton (from French, meaning "little ball") is the main group or pack of riders in a road cycling race. Riders in the peloton benefit significantly from drafting — the aerodynamic adva
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Penny-Farthing
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PENNY-FARTHING One of the ancestors of the modern bicycle, the Penny-Farthing is known for its enormous front wheel of up to 150 cm in diameter. Its name comes from the old British coins Penny and
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Periodic Maintenance
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance of the bicycle is important for riding safety and the efficiency of the bicycle and its components. A bicycle with timely maintenance can safely un
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Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye
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PRESIDENTIAL CYCLING TOUR OF TÜRKİYE The Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye is an annual professional road cycling stage race held in Turkey. It is recognized by the Union Cycliste Internationale
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Pump
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PUMP A bicycle pump is a must-have tool. There are two main types: floor pumps (track pumps) for use at home to easily reach high pressures, and mini-pumps (hand pumps) that are carried on the bike
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Puncture / Flat Tire
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PUNCTURE / FLAT TIRE Flat tires are the most common mechanical issue in cycling. They are usually caused by sharp objects penetrating the tire and piercing the inner tube. Other causes include "pin
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Puncture Preventive Fluid
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PUNCTURE PREVENTIVE FLUID Puncture preventive fluid (or sealant) is a liquid that is injected into specified types of inner tubes or used in tubeless systems. When a puncture occurs, the escaping a
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Puncture Preventive Strip
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PUNCTURE PREVENTIVE STRIP A puncture preventive strip (tire liner) is a strip of tough, puncture-resistant material that is placed inside the tire, between the inner tube and the tread area. It act
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Puncture Repair
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PUNCTURE REPAIR Fixing a flat tire is a fundamental skill for every cyclist. The process involve removing the wheel, taking out the inner tube, finding the hole, cleaning the area, applying a patch
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Puncture Repair Kit
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PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT A standard puncture repair kit contains patches of various sizes, vulcanizing glue (rubber solution), sandpaper (to roughen the tube surface), and tire levers (to remove the tir
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Puncture-proof Tire
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PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRE While no tire is 100% immune to punctures, "puncture-proof" (or puncture-resistant) tires are designed with an integrated protective belt made of materials like Kevlar or dense
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Quick Release, QR
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QUICK RELEASE, QR A quick release is a mechanism for attaching a wheel to a bicycle frame or fork. It consists of a rod threaded on one end with a cam-lever assembly on the other. It allows for fas
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Rack / Luggage Carrier
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RACK / LUGGAGE CARRIER A rack (or luggage carrier) is essential for carrying cargo on a bicycle. Rear racks are the most common, but front racks (low-riders) are also used for heavier touring loads.
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Rear Derailleur
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REAR DERAILLEUR The rear derailleur is a critical part of the bicycle’s drivetrain. It moves the chain between the different cogs on the cassette to change gears and maintains tension on the chain.
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Recumbent Bicycle
RECUMBENT BICYCLE This is a bicycle design that can be ridden in a supine reclining position. This ergonomic feature is the primary reason for preference. The rider’s weight is distributed over a w
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Repair Kit
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REPAIR KIT A bicycle repair kit is one of the basic materials necessary especially on tours of several days or longer, and on daily tours away from settlements. Therefore, the repair kit is among t
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