If you’ve been riding bicycles for a while you’ve probably had this happen to you. You go to pump up your bike tires with air, and notice that the cap isn’t there. It’s missing! Perhaps it wasn’t screwed on tight enough or maybe you forgot to put it on last time you aired up the …
When you’re in the market for a new bike, one of the factors you should consider is a bicycle’s weight. A lighter bicycle will be more efficient, faster, and accelerate quicker than a heavier bike. If you’re riding bikes as a hobby this might not mean much, but it definitely can make a difference in …
You’re on a leisurely bike ride through the neighborhood, and BARK! BARK! BARK! A dog behind a fence is berserk yelping and barking with everything it can muster. Not willing to find out if the dog can get through the fence you pedal fast away. The experience has you wondering though… Can you outrun a …
This is David from Pittsburgh! He’s a teacher who has been bike commuting for the past four years. I hope you find his answers informative and inspiring. Occupation: I teach production management at the Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama in pittsburgh. After a 20 year professional theatre career, I have found the right job …
It’s inevitable. No matter how careful I am to avoid shattered bottles, potholes, or excessively large sidewalk curbs, eventually my tires will spring a leak. Maybe it’s a catastrophic blowout mid-ride, or one too many mysterious morning flats that signal the death of a tube. Replacing an irreparably damaged tube is easy and cheap, but …
This is Elizabeth from Brooklyn, NY. She loves to ride bikes. It doesn’t matter if its commuting around Brooklyn or riding her road bike across Iowa (which she’s done twice!). It is a passion of hers, and she wants others to be able to experience the joy of cycling too. You’re going to love reading …
One of the most important parts of a bicycle is the chain. There will be a point in time when a chain will break or become worn out and must be replaced. Chains don’t last forever, and you’ll need to go to the local bike shop to get a new one. Are you in this …
There’s lots of reasons to start commuting, but at the end of the day one of the main reasons is that it’s fun. Why take the subway or drive a car when you can pedal outside? Today we’re highlighting Jacqueline who understands this sentiment. She’s a bike commuter in New York City who has been …
Are you thinking about starting to bike commute, but unsure of what bike to get? Perhaps you already own a mountain bike or are thinking about getting one. As an avid bike commuter and cyclist, here’s what you need to know about bike commuting with a mountain bike. Is a mountain bike good for commuting? …
This is Robert from Orlando, Florida. Statistically Orlando is one of the worst cities for pedestrian and cyclist safety. The combination of tourists, elderly drivers, and a dense population are all factors. While some may hear this and refuse to bike commute, Robert has decided to go all in. He’s hooked and knows that it …