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How to Adjust the Fit of Your New Bike

12/28/2021

 
Person standing by a bike considering options for making adjustments
So you have a new bike!  You will ride longer and farther and be more comfortable when your bike is adjusted to fit your body correctly.  If you purchased it from a bike shop, they will have made adjustments so it fits you before rolling it out the door.  But as you bike more, get more flexible and use new muscles you might need additional adjustments. If you purchased a pre-owned bike or somewhere where there was no bike fitting, you’ll need to make adjustments yourself.  Here are some guidelines for fine tuning your bike fit.


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Equipment to Take Your Bike Security to the Next Level

12/21/2021

 
Bicycle thief trying to steal a bicycle
Bike security should be a serious consideration for any cyclist because a bike is stolen every 30 seconds in the United States.  It is well known that best practices to reduce the risk of theft include utilizing a good lock and employing situational practices such as locking your bike in a well lit area to a sturdy bike rack, bringing it indoors at night and using multiple locks.  Sometimes what is stolen is not the complete bike but important parts such as wheels or saddle. Having the right security equipment for parts and accessories provides another level of protection.


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Photography Tips for Cyclists

12/10/2021

 
Woman with a bike taking a photo among mountains and trees
When out and about on your bike, especially on an adventure that is different from a daily commute or routine errand you may want to record your journey so you can reminisce about it later or share your memories with others. That is where photography comes in.  If a picture is worth a thousand words, then photos can be helpful to collect snap shots of your surroundings, clever businesses, your cycling companions, beautiful plants and vegetation, and destinations worth remembering.  Cyclists often include the bike itself in the photos as a reminder of what the journey was about.  Below are some tips for photography that will make your photos from a cycling journey even more memorable.


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What Zombies Can Teach Us About Winter Biking

12/1/2021

 
Zombies and their bikes in a city
We’ve heard of zombies in the movies, those mythical dead who have returned to life as a walking corpse.  While we may cheer when they tear apart a movie villain, cry when they take a bite out of one of our heroes, and whoop it up when a favorite character narrowly escapes the approach of their decaying flesh, you have to admit zombies usually get what they want.   If there is something we really want, like to bike all through the winter, using some of the same behaviors as zombies might just help us be prepared and safe on the road.    


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