Cycling

Commuting is much different from road racing or mountain biking when it comes to tires and tubes. Most road racers are willing to give up a bit of flat resistance in exchange for a lighter tire. And mountain bikers prize traction over flat resistance, although you’re more likely to flat due to glass and other … Read more

If you’re on the road at dawn or dusk for your commute, it’s extremely important that you make yourself visible. This is more than just a legal requirement, it’s a matter of personal safety. The reflectors that most people immediately remove from their new bikes (if they even came with them) provide visibility from the … Read more

Ok, so you’ve committed to riding to work, now how do you get your stuff there? When I worked at a bike shop, my “stuff” consisted of a wallet so I could buy lunch, or a cell phone, so I could ask my wife to bring me lunch. For my commute to an office job, … Read more

Riding a bicycle on public roads should not be viewed as a dangerous proposition any more than driving a car would be. And when driving a car, you wear a seatbelt because it’s the law, and it’s also the simplest defense against injuries, should you be involved in an accident. A bicycle helmet is no … Read more