Victoria Lifestyles Magazine

Spring has sprung. Whether you are a year round cyclist or a fair weather cyclist, now is a good time to get your two-wheeled friend street ready for a summer of cycling fun.

We’ve put together six DIY small preparation steps to get you on your bike, save you cash on the full price of a tune-up, plus the satisfaction of caring for your sweet ride.

Wash your bike

Cleaning...

It’s no shock, the Health and Fitness industry is riddled with ‘quick fix’ claims which promise the world, and deliver well, absolutely nothing. I thought I heard it all, until I came across ‘Caffeine Infused Pants’ Now, don’t get me wrong – caffeine and I are like two peas in a pod, especially after a night out on the town, BUT – caffeine in my pants, to reduce cellulite? You have got to be...

Riding a bike while wearing a suit or a dress is nothing new or even exciting to the Dutch, the Danes or the Belgians. Many European bike cultures have been cycling in their fancy clothing for decades, it’s nothing special and it’s never a problem.

The answer is “Just do it!” It is possible to cycle in a skirt or a suit. The Dutch know how and do it very well. Upright bikes make it...

Some parents get nervous at the thought of talking with their teens, especially when talking about adult issues, but the only way to get past your nerves is to get through it once and then keep talking…

Having open lines of communications for teens, means being available on their schedule. If your teen wants to talk with you, they want to talk to you right now - not after supper or in...

During the summer months we spend more time out side, which means we need to beware of sun damage, and not just to our skin...we need to keep our eyes safe from the sun’s damaging rays.

"When eyes are exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the front portion of the eye may become damaged. When eyes absorb light, the process creates a chemical reaction in the eye tissue. This reaction can...

Technology has greatly shifted the landscape of dating as we knew it. In fact, texting has become the typical first step in dating for most. Despite this trend, most professionals singles say that they still prefer the old-fashioned way of communicating with someone they are interested in with an actual phone call. But if so many singles prefer calling versus texting, then why are those same...