photo credit: striatic Other than a bicycle the only other piece of equipment you MUST have to ride your bike is a helmet. It's funny how times have changed. When I was a kid they didn't even HAVE bike helmets. Now they do, and if you're going to ride a bike you better have a helmet. While it may not be a law where you are to wear a bike helmet, it is the most important thing you can do to stay safe on your bike. What's the Best Bike Helmet? Here's the deal on bike helmets, like most … [Read more...]
You Tree Huggers Have Gone Way Too Far On This…
September 10, 2009 By 3 Comments
photo credit: Shayan (USA) Yesterday my hubby came in from his bike ride and exclaimed "I've encountered my first hostile driver." I asked him what happened and he said this lady in a car buzzed by him with only a couple inches between him and the car. He said it scared the crap out of him, which is saying a lot since he isn't flustered by much. I have yet to run into a hostile car driver, but they are definitely out there. It doesn't seem to matter if you live in a cycling friendly city … [Read more...]
How to Bike Safely After Dark
September 1, 2009 By 3 Comments
photo credit: Jule_Berlin If you find you have to bike after dark there are some significant things you can do to bike safely in a time where it is much harder to see cyclists. Here are some tips that wil help you bike safely after dark. Ride familiar, well lit paths. Part of being safe on a bicycle is feeling confident and comfortable on your bike. This is especially true when it comes to riding after dark. A big part of feeling comfortable on your bike comes from being in familiar … [Read more...]
What To Do When You’re Chased By A Dog While Riding Your Bike
August 11, 2009 By 2 Comments
This morning the air was cool (which is a first), the sun was coming up and I was feeling good that I had made it past the .66 miles of gravel to the road. I was switching gears to get to a comfortable gear for the road (have I mentioned that I pretty much still suck at riding on the gravel??). I'm feeling good when suddenly out of no where bounding over the hill and out of the ditch is a big white german shepard. I immediately slowed down ~ I guess thinking I didn't want to get ripped … [Read more...]
