How to Ride Safely In Traffic
If you are commuting to work, it’s likely that part of your route will put on on city streets, where you have to face downtown traffic. Here are some tips to have a safe commute. Ride like you’re...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Riding Skills Quickly
If you’re new to bicycling, you might want to improve quickly. While you don’t want to go too fast, here are some tips to improve quickly. Spend time on the bike. Ride lots. More time on the bike, more...
View ArticleHow to Go Around a Sharp Turn or Corner
Cornering is an essential skill. When done properly, it is tons of fun! Here are the steps to cornering properly. Slow down. Slow before the turn. Don’t brake during the turn. Braking during a turn is...
View ArticleHow to Ride Over Road Obstacles
Most public roadways aren’t pristine stretches of asphalt. They are typically covered in obstacles and present various hazards that are quite dangerous when you’re on a bicycle. Here is a quick guide...
View ArticleStrengthen Your Core Muscles
The most important exercises you will do as a cyclist do not focus on your quads! Instead, you need to exercise the muscles that cycling uses, but does not strengthen. Your core. But not just your abs....
View ArticleProper Tire Inflation
Many new riders forget about pumping up their tires. They simply ride their bike until the tires get really squishy. Only then do they bother to think about adding more air. But checking your tire...
View ArticleProper Braking Technique
Knowing when and how to apply your brakes for best results will help you stop safely in all conditions and avoid crashing. (Improperly applying the brakes could actually lead to a crash!) Braking isn’t...
View ArticleWeight Training Benefits For Cyclists
Weight training is a good idea. It doesn’t apply directly to improved cycling, but there are many benefits for cyclists. Build some upper body strength. Upper body strength helps you control the...
View ArticleLook Where You Want To Go
One of the most important lessons in cycling, if not the most important of all, is this rule: Look where you want to go. It’s simple, but easier said than done. It’s important though, because where...
View ArticleThe Typical Cycling Outfit
Choosing a bicycle is tough, but putting together a complete outfit of proper cycling clothes is not easy. Here’s an introduction to cycling clothing, starting with the most important items. (You could...
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