Signaling on a bike without falling can be tricky if you’re not used to riding handless. It needs a lot of balance, coordination, and familiarity with the proper techniques. You have to get used to it little by little, though, as signaling incorrectly or not signaling altogether can put you and others at risk. To …
Bike lovers, we’ve all been there – the moment when you hop on your bike, start pedaling and suddenly notice a strange clicking sound coming from your gears. As you continue to ride, the clicking becomes louder and more persistent, making you wonder if it’s time for a new bike cassette. But how long does …
Although cycling and soccer are vastly different sports, I see a lot of online debate on which is better. Come on, folks – they’re majorly different! I’ve done both for the best part of 35 years and can vouch for the different benefits you get from both. But what are the major differences between the …
Who rides at the front of a tandem is usually the strongest rider out of the two (though there are times when this might not be the case). The cyclist at the front of the tandem is called the ‘Captain’. They are typically the more powerful of the two and are also responsible for the …
It’s a very different thing to cycle every single day than just once a week, or even three times a week. It becomes a way of life, and I find it a really addictive thing! I started cycling every day when I started commuting to work a few years back, and it really was a …
Most road bikes are relatively slim and lightweight. They are built for speed rather than endurance. Therefore, there is certainly a weight limit for those using them. Due to their relatively compact frame size, most road bikes have a weight limit of 230 to 330 pounds (104 to 150 kg). This is one of the …
If you’re thinking about whether to stop cycling or if you’re even too old to start, then you should know that the question ‘At what age should you stop cycling’ cannot really be answered with a number. There is certainly no specific age that you should stop cycling. However, there are many reasons that you …
There’s only one thing cooler than giving your bike a name. It’s giving your bike a name…that has a cool meaning attached. You’ll seem all mysterious…enigmatic…poetic…a visionary on your beautifully named two-wheeled steed. So, with this goal in mind, I have put together the greatest-ever list of bike names with meanings! I’ve split things into …
Ever noticed one thing – you’ll pretty much never see a cyclist in an upright posture, especially throughout a race or competition. Probably about the only people you’ll see in an upright position are anyone over 80 or the local minister. But why is this? In a nutshell, there are six reasons why you would …
So you’ve bought a gorgeous black bike, but the next step is to name your raven-colored machine of the night. In this post, I’ve thought up the ultimate selection of black bike names you could ever want, including: Characters that dress in black bike names (think Morticia Adams for something a bit other-worldly) Words to …