Just like the Hudson River’s ebb and flow, New Yorkers traverse the west side bike path on a lazy fall afternoon.
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Zen Tips for Newbies
We Love Beginners! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Cycling! Over the past twenty years or so, bicycles and cycling have improved as much as personal computing. To list just a few of the ...
How To Fix A Flat Tire
Sooner or later, you’ll ride over some glass or perhaps hit a rut or hole and get a flat tire. When this happens, don’t panic! As long as you carry a few basic tools (which we can ...
How To Pick The Best Bike For You
So Many Choices When trying to decide on the best type of bike for you, thinking about these questions will help: Who do you ride with? What type of bicycle do they ride? Where do you plan to ...
New To Cycling? Start Smart!
Thinking about buying a bicycle and riding for the first time in a long time? Maybe you already have a bike but you feel a little bit rusty about cycling basics. Have no fear! We know how ...
Training and Fitness
What’s the difference between rollers and indoor trainers? Rollers require that you balance the same way you have to to ride down the road. The first time most people see a cyclist on ...
Maintenance and Repair
What can I do to prevent flat tires? The first step is getting a good bicycle floor pump. These usually include gauges and are made to inflate tires faster and easier than the pump you carry on ...
Injury Prevention
As soon as I start riding regularly, my knees ache. Any suggestions? If your knees hurt only after riding, and not when you’re walking and doing everyday things, there’s an excellent ...
Components
Do those off-road bike tires with almost no tread really work? Yes, but whether or not they’re right for you depends a lot on where and how you ride. Semi-slicks are among the lightest ...