Kristin Butcher’s guide to introducing people to bike riding (without ruining their day)
Read this quick and dirty list of do’s and don’ts for sharing the bicycling love.
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Preparing for an epic ride
Preparing for an epic ride? Try thinking about your ride prep checklist in terms of these five concepts, as opposed to a checklist of specific things.
What (not) to wear
Kristin Butcher lists the tried and true bicycling apparel and accessories she can't ride without.
The magic word
Long-time race announcer, advocate, and racer Richard Fries found the magic word for diffusing tension on the road.
Riding in a hurricane????
We've been following stories of people using their bicycles to get around after Sandy. While bikes have been a helpful post-storm transportation solution, we didn't think anyone would choose to ride during the hurricane itself.
Tips for tackling a long bike commute
Statistics show that the average American commute is 15 miles one-way—an intimidating riding distance for many. If you have a long commute and are curious about making it by bike, our friend Ryan has some fun, lighthearted advice based on his 44-mile bike commute.
Six reasons to give cyclocross a try
Cyclocross is something of a bicycling niche in the U.S. While cyclocross is less famous than its road and mountain bicycling siblings, it is seeing a rapid growth thanks to these six characteristics.
Six ways to ride more
Last spring we surveyed members of PeopleForBikes.org, and 73% of you said you don’t ride as often as you like. With all the obligations out there, sometimes it can be hard to make time for a bike ride—even when you know it would be good for you. If you aren’t riding as much as you would like to, here are some tips on how to ride more.
Tips from a pro mechanic #4 - Bike maintenance schedule
In the final post of this series on taking care of your bike, pro mechanic Daimeon Shanks lays out an ideal bike maintenance schedule.
Tips from a pro mechanic #3 - Choosing and working with a bike shop
Pro bike mechanic, local bike shop owner, and friend of PeopleForBikes.org Daimeon Shanks helps you take care of your bike with a four-part series on bike mechanics and maintenance. In his third post, Daimeon provides tips on how to choose and work with a bike shop.
