I’m starting this article with a short story which can be summed up by the fact that I had a bad mountain biking accident. And that is why biking safety is so important to me. Extremely important. I know accidents are going to happen and we still want to go out and have fun. However, …
Their are many variations of cycling shoes, but the two primary categories are flats and clipless shoes. The question of do you need cycling shoes comes up often. Any serious cyclist will tell you the answer is yes. The debate between clipless shoes and flats is another hot shoe topic. If you don’t know about …
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I recently took a friend with me to a local bike shop to check out new helmets. I also wanted to see if they had any hitch mounted bike racks in stock. After seeing the price tag on helmets, apparel and the bikes he asked me why cycling is so expensive. The answer is both …
The most important accessory you can own as a cyclist is your helmet. Helmets are not a fun accessory. They are like an insurance policy… it feels unnecessary until you use it. There have been some major advances in modern concussion prevention technology. On the forefront of that technology, at least in the biking world, …
The type of riding you do and your experience will determine what pedals you need to ride with. As gravel biking as exploded there has been a lot of crossover between both the road cycling and mountain biking worlds. When working in the bike shop customers often ask if they should use road or mountain …
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With 188,000+ bikes reported stolen each year in the United States, bike security is a hot topic. How can you prevent your bike from being stolen? What locks or tools do you need to keep your bike secure? What is the best bike lock on the market right now? We are going to answer all …
The Trek Dual Sport 2 is a do-anything bike. Widely considered a commuter bike, you can take the Dual Sport on the road or even on your local green rated trails. The all-purpose nature of this bike is why it has become one of the most popular bike models for 2021. No bike is perfect, …
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