How Often To Service My Bike? What To Service & Why!

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Servicing your bike is an essential part of any rider’s bike maintenance schedule, but the question always arises, how often do I need to service my bike? On Average, Road, Triathlon & Mountain bikes are expected to be serviced at least once a year or every 600 to 1,000 miles. The exception to this rule is that if the bike is ridden every day or around 5 times a week, then it is recommended to service it once every 6 to 9 months.

How Long Do Cycling Shoes & Cleats Last? Here’s How You Make Them Last Longer!

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Bike Shoes could last from 6 to as long as 15 years, however, this depends on the choice of the bike shoes which is a trade-off between weight and durability as heavier shoes tend to last longer. Additionally, the riding technique plays a significant role. Shoes used by the rider with a smooth paddling technique will last longer than average. And finally how fast the bike shoe deteriorates depends on how often they are used.

How Long After Ear Piercing Before You Can Swim? Why & What Not To Do !

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A now you’re wondering, how long after getting my ears pierced before I can swim? According to the National Health Service (NHS) based in England, one should ideally wait until the piercing site is fully healed which is expected from 6 to 8 weeks. However, they further state a minimum of 24 hours in the event that one cannot wait for full healing. Allowing the piercing site time to properly and fully heal, or at a minimum keeping the site dry, is important to reduce the risk of infection.  

How Long Does It Take to Get Into Running Shape & Out ?!

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It is widely believed that it takes between 3 to 12 months to get into shape running, however, the duration depends on the amount of training invested, the individual’s fitness level, and the personal objective definition of getting in shape
While attempting to provide a clear answer to this question, the very likely unfortunate answer to this is it depends, just as it is with so many other things. One must ask herself What does it mean to get into shape? What level of fitness are you trying to achieve? How fit were you before starting to run?

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Why Do Your Nipples Hurt After Swimming? How To Deal With It!

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While one’s nipples can hurt for a number of reasons when it comes to swimming and one’s nipples hurting or being sore, one is most likely experiencing what is known as “Surfer’s Nipple(s)”.  “Surfer’s Nipple(s)”, much like “Jogger’s Nipple(s)”,  is simply a term for irritated and sore nipples stemming from friction.  Even while wearing swim attire, breasts float ever so slightly in the water when swimming. The floating of one’s breasts in conjunction with the water, salt/sand, and swimsuit rubbing against one’s nipples can create friction which in turn can cause irritation/chafing. This irritation/chafing can be quite sore and/or painful.