Commuting by bike shouldn’t be a pain in the butt. If it is, it’s time to seek out a comfortable bicycle seat. Here are a few things to consider before swapping out your bicycle seat. Check your pants. If you’re throwing on a pair of jeans and pedaling off to work, chances are your tush […]
Even the most experienced cyclists aren’t immune to confrontations with vehicles. Wearing a helmet is a start, but are you able to identify the most common scenarios that contribute to car-bike accidents or collisions? They’re not always as obvious as you think. Right Hook Occurs when a car passes a cyclist on the left and […]
Every time I pedal up the hill near my house, he’s there. Yapping and jumping, his tiny legs run laps around the bike as I struggle to climb with my Maya Cycle bicycle trailer full of groceries. I call him Ninja Dog and even though we’ve met roughly 50 times, he still displays the same […]
Keep your cool while commuting by bike through the hot, humid days of summer. Go slow. Give your body a chance to adapt to the heat stress. If you commute by bike, give yourself more time so you can pedal at a relaxed pace. Gradually add more time and distance as your body adjusts. If […]
Depending on how you view it, wind can either build you into a stronger cyclist or break you down if you’re unprepared to face it. Next time the wind blows, keep your cool by following a few simple guidelines. Change your attitude. If you instantly feel defeated by a slap of wind to the face, […]
It’s a common scene: You’re gearing up to bike to work, but Mother Nature has other plans. Don’t cancel your ride just yet. Instead, be prepared when drops fall from the sky. These simple bicycle safety tips for riding in the rain will insure that you arrive safe and dry. Guard your bike. Fenders are […]
If the idea of commuting by bike conjures up thoughts of rain ponchos, bulky bicycle panniers, and expensive lighting systems, think again. Just follow these simple tips and you’ll be rolling to work in no time. 1. You don’t need a fancy bike. When it comes to bicycle commuting, the simpler the bike, the better, […]
