Industry Outsider

Congratulations, you’ve made it through an entire work week of my posts about commuting! Hopefully, you’ve gotten some useful information about recommended gear. Seeing as how it’s Friday, which is payday for many folks, I’m going to go ahead and briefly go over some of the items that aren’t exactly necessary for a commute, but … Read more

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