by Ken Christensen | Sep 1, 2016 | Cycling Facts, Cycling Tips
We all know that cars have license plates used to document who owns the car, and therefore make it easier to prove who owns the car in case the car ends up stolen or damaged. However, is this true for bikes too? You might be surprised, but there is such thing as a...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 25, 2016 | Biking Events
Image Courtesy of cyclingutah.com Each fall, Utah is littered with races and rides that give you the opportunity to hone your skills and be outside. Utah is beautiful. We are so lucky to have mountains, open landscapes, and unique red rock to ride through. Cycling is...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 22, 2016 | Cycling Facts
Although you and everyone you know rode their bikes as kids, at some point our bikes started to collect dust in a shed or garage, and only a few of us kept cycling. While many people still try to stay healthy by going on walks, swimming, or going to the gym, here are...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 22, 2016 | Cycling Tips
Whether you’re in a cycling event or cycling with friends, bicycle-on-bicycle accidents can happen. Don’t let this scene happen to you. Here’s the 5 most common types of bicycle crashes and how to avoid them. Wheels Overlapping This kind of crash happens when your...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 16, 2016 | Cycling Tips
Image Courtesy of greenbikeslc.org Making plans downtown, but don’t want to walk or take the bus? Working downtown, but don’t want to drive to lunch? Going to the farmer’s market, but don’t want to carry all of your newly purchased fresh produce? Check out the...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Can you get pulled over on a bike? It seems like an odd question and you would think that the answer would be no. You rarely, if ever, see a cop flip on his lights and chase down a cyclist. It is hard to picture. But according to Utah state law, bicycles are road...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
You are the Guardian of the Night. You are the Champion of Dusk. Maybe that is dramatic, but you might be someone who likes riding at night. Whether it be the summer heat pushing you to ride in the evening or having to pull a late day at work, it is important to...
by Ken Christensen | Aug 3, 2016 | Cycling Tips
You’re late. You are driving around the street looking for a place to park, but there is nothing. Nothing. Forced to roam the streets stuck in your car, freedom has been stripped from you and the only thing that can restore it is that open spot. We have all been...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 30, 2016 | Cycling Facts, Cycling Tips
Generally, cycling is an expensive sport. Every ounce removed from your bike is another $100 spent. The price of being faster and lighter tends to add up quickly. But it shouldn’t. Whether you are new to the sport and don’t need expensive gear, or it was a...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 29, 2016 | Cycling Tips, Road Safety For Bikes
LA Bike Trains This collaborative bike safety project started in Los Angeles just a few years ago. It’s goal? To make riding your bike to work easier, safer and more enjoyable. The roads in LA are littered with cars; traffic often becoming unbearable during...
