by Russ Hymas | Jul 27, 2016 | Cycling Facts, Road Safety For Bikes
The answer might surprise you. According to a CNN study, Utah ranks 5th in the US for friendliest bike state! Utah was ranked 8th best in 2014. This increase is because Utah has implemented plans, changed policy, and received funding to make the state accommodating...
by Ken Christensen | Jul 26, 2016 | Cycling Facts
There are some things in this world we know for sure. For example, when something goes up, it must come down or that the sun always rises. You learned how to ride a bike at an early age and now it comes as second nature. Cycling and how it works seems simple. It is...
by Ken Christensen | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Although no louder than a hiccup, every trump declared your freedom. Together with your shiny red fenders, basket (for some), and your favorite baseball card lodged in the spokes (also for some), your bike horn was a part of the army that made your bike the baddest in...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 21, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents, Road Safety For Bikes
Bad cycling habits are easy to pick up and hard to break. We might know they are bad, but they can be convenient, more efficient and speed boosting. It is easy to rationalize and think that it’s not a big deal. But no matter the benefit, remember that it only...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 12, 2016 | Biking Events
Ever wondered if you could climb 29,000 feet in one continuous ride on your bike? How about at age 60? Highland, Utah resident Hugh Beesinger did just that and on his 60 birthday to boot! The Challenge Everesting is gaining popularity in the cycling community. The...
by Ken Christensen | Jul 6, 2016 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Biking Events
A few weeks ago, Russ, a couple of friends, and I piled into a motorhome and drove down to Southern Utah for the Rockwell Relay. The relay from Moab to St. George spans 525 miles through canyons of red rock, gorges, and hoodoos. It’s a challenging race, both in...
by Ken Christensen | Jul 4, 2016 | Bicycle Injuries
Cycling is more appealing than ever. Society is beginning to realize that ditching their cars offers many benefits: it fosters a healthier lifestyle, eases your gas consumption, and connects you to a whole network of cyclists. Unfortunately, more cyclists means more...
by Russ Hymas | Jun 23, 2016 | Biking Events, Cycling Holidays, Cycling Tips
People are amazing. From the 3 minute mile, to impossible distances on a bike, we are continually pushing the limits of our ability. Reaching new heights every year. Cyclists continue to shock the world with new records and achievements that seem to defy all odds. And...
by Russ Hymas | Jun 22, 2016 | Cycling Tips, Road Safety For Bikes
The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings in Southern Utah. St. George has seen temperatures up to 111 degrees (just 1 degree off of a 1936 record)! The Wasatch Front, though a little cooler than Southern Utah, is still reaching...
by Ken Christensen | Jun 22, 2016 | Cycling Tips, Utah Bicycle Laws
Bikes allowed in the drive-thru lane. It’s a debate as old as time itself. Well, not really, but the discussion of its safety and efficacy has been going on for sometime here in Utah. In 2014, the Salt Lake City Council made it legal for bicycles to go through...
