How to Maintain your Bike

In essence, bikes are simple machines that can do amazing things. They can carry us to exotic locales, climb mountains, or carry groceries. A good bike can be a companion for many years, if you know how to keep it maintained. Just like a car, there are small things...

How to Properly Fit a Helmet

It’s easy to see the importance of a helmet while riding a bicycle. We wear them ourselves and teach our children to wear them at all times. However, too often we forget to emphasize the crucial nature of a proper fit. If a helmet fits improperly, it will not...

Cyclists and motorists need to meet halfway

Common themes in talking about cycling safety are infrastructure and motorist awareness. While these remain 2 major hurdles for cyclists to overcome in belonging on the road, there needs to be some improvements by bike riders everywhere. Whenever tax dollars are spent...

Non-Cycling Friends? Here’s How to Talk to Them.

The fact you landed on this page tells me you have a heart with ten speeds. While there are many different types of cyclists, we still understand the way the other thinks. Meanwhile, trying to share this passion with non-cyclists can be difficult and frustrating. If...

Dog problem? Here are some tips.

If you’ve been cycling for any length of time, you’ve probably had a dog at your heels a time or two. We’ve gathered quite a few suggestions from veteran cyclists and how to handle this problem, PETA friendly. 1. Water The simplest and easiest...

How to avoid looking like a Rookie

There is a pretty established culture when it comes to cycling, and it can seem intimidating to break into. Don’t let this keep you from joining however, because the rewards of cycling far outweigh the risks. However, there are some small things you can do to...