If you are looking to do some body work now to improve your cycling performance later you should consider doing an exercise known as a squat.  Your legs are used heavily on a bike to spin the pedals and propel the bike and strengthening them will make a big difference in how fast and long you can ride.  A squat is a body weight exercise that requires no gym visit or special equipment and can be done anytime and anywhere with as many repetitions as you want.    

Plan to attend the Chicagoland Winter Bike Swap, February 12, 2023, 9:30am to 2pm at the Kane County Fair Grounds, St. Charles, IL.

A bike swap is an in-person event that celebrates bike culture.  People with bikes and parts to sell set up tables with their merchandise to allow people who are interested in used bikes or components and accessories to browse and negotiate a deal.  Vendors at bike swaps include bike shops trying to liquidate inventory, both new and used, and individuals who have lots of bike related items they no longer need.  If there is a bike swap near you, it is a fun way to soak up cycling culture and find items at a bargain.

If you love to ride ebikes but are hesitant to ride more in the city for commuting or errands because of the challenges that bikes entail: they are bulky, don’t always integrate seamlessly with other forms of transportation such as buses or trains, aren’t always welcome in offices, and there is a risk of theft if you leave them outside regardless of how many locks you use.  One solution is a folding ebike, and there are good reasons to consider one.