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Why Women Cycle Less Than Men
More men than women are out on their bikes. Researchers have quantified the gender gap, discovering that only 24% of bike trips made in the U.S. are made by women. Moreover, that shows a 6% decline in less than a decade. The assumption is sometimes that women concern...
The True Meaning of “Biker Commuter”
Choosing whether to be a "biker commuter" or not can be a difficult decision. It doesn't help that the statistics on bike accidents and calculations of cost-to-benefit ratios are notoriously unreliable. Yes, the Federal Highway Administration reliably reports...
What Type of Bicycle Should I Buy?
Not all bikes are created equal. Bikes come in many different shapes and sizes. Staying safe means finding the right bike. Not only that, you want to have a bike that is perfect just for you. But the wide variety may seem overwhelming. How do you know which bike is...
How to get your child to wear a helmet
Kids go where no adult dares: They act without fear, eat what they shouldn't, and fall asleep almost anywhere. But in all their innocent fun, it seems like they have little sense of the dangers of riding a tricycle, a four-wheeler, a two-wheeler, or a 10-speed....
How to fight back when drivers complain about cyclists
Utah ranks as the 8th most bike-friendly state this year, racking up points by increasing quantity of legislation and educational pushes to promote bicycling, measured by the League of American Bicyclists. However, despite these regional strides forward, some...
Hit-and-Run Accidents
What is a Hit-and-Run Accident? Hit-and-run accidents are when a driver of a vehicle flees the scene without giving any information about themselves after hitting private property such as cars or bicycles, or worse, a person. Hit-and-run accidents are on a steady...
Helmets Save Lives. It’s That Simple.
It is not required in the state of Utah to wear a helmet. The case for no universal helmet law is personal responsibility. However, statistics prove that bicycle riders are less likely to suffer traumatic head injuries or death if they are wearing a helmet. Your...
How to Perform DIY Bike Checks
By checking your own bike for basic mechanic issues on a regular basis, you can help prevent further problems from developing in the future. While there may be some problems too serious for a bike amateur to handle, you may find that you are better at fixing broken...
Spenders Willing to Splurge for Luxury Bicycles
On August 20, the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "Rise of the Five-Figure Bicycle," which discussed the increasing costs of luxury bikes and the cyclists who are willing to pay for them. Author Rachel Bachman discussed the story of Ted Perry, a man...
Register for University of Utah’s Power Cycling Camp
Interested in power cycling? Want a fun activity to do this winter? You’re in luck! The University of Utah is hosting a Power Cycling Camp presented by Young Evans Training. Bryce Young and Nicole Evans of Young Evans Training are incredibly experienced and...
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