This is our review of Shokz OpenRun Mini headphones, which we believe are ideal headphones for cycling safely while still enjoying your favorite music or podcasts. They are easy to wear, and the smaller size means they fit comfortably under a cycling helmet.
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How to Set Up a Zwift Indoor Training System on Any Budget
This post offers options for setting up a Zwift indoor training system on various budgets, from extremely cheap to extremely high end (where money-is-no-object)! The post includes a video that shows the various options. And at the end of the post is a video that gives you an in-depth introduction to Zwift.
How to Help your Kids Bike to School
The easiest way to make sure your kids get enough exercise is to help your kids to walk or bike to school. This post provides advice and tips on how to help your kids start to bike to school safely.
7 Tips for Parents to Keep your Kids Safe on their Bikes
In this post, we offer 7 useful tips for parents to help keep their kids safe when they are riding their bikes. The best part is that most of our tips involve spending time with your kids, whether it be cycling, or fixing bikes. These activities could end up being some of your child’s most cherished memories of their childhood.
How to Carry a Water Bottle on ANY Bike
Here’s a cheap, elegant, and easy solution to the problem of how to carry a water bottle on any bike. Are you having a problem figuring out how to carry a water bottle on your bike? This problem is caused by the geometry of certain bikes, for example, ebikes. Unusual frames, or the need to accommodate a motor and a battery, often mean there is no space left for a water bottle cage. We have a solution for you.
7 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers, 2022
This post compares 7 of the best budget indoor bike trainers, ranging in price from less than $100, to around $560. These indoor trainers include Turbo, Fluid, Magnetic, Electronic and Air resistance trainers. We even feature an affordable smart trainer. An indoor bike trainer is a great way to build your cycling fitness when circumstances make it hard to go outside. Simply set up your regular bike on an indoor bike trainer and pedal away. In this post we describe the different types of indoor bike trainers available, and list 7 of the best budget indoor bike trainers. We also recommend a couple of essential accessories to make your indoor bike training experience more comfortable.
Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?
This post and video address the concerns that many male cyclists have about penis numbness, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer. We think you will find this post reassuring. We also offer suggestions to avoid penis numbness and related problems, in the section called What Male Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Erectile Dysfunction.
5 Doctor’s Tips to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you trying to return to cycling after knee replacement surgery? If so, our post can help. Riding a bike is a great form of physical therapy following knee replacement surgery. In this post Dr. Nakul Karkare offers tips for safely returning to riding your bike after knee replacement surgery.
7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers, 2022 – for Better Bike Commuting and Touring
7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers compared, including panniers for commuting and touring. We include a comparative chart, videos, and reviews, to help you choose a pannier for bike touring or commuting that will keep your stuff organized and dry. It’s vitally important for most bike commuters and all people doing cycle tours to have great bike panniers. We have put together this list of 7 of the best waterproof bike panniers, based on our decades of experience.
9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles, 2022
This video-packed post compares 9 of the best road bike saddles, helping you to choose which road bike saddle would be the best for you. Includes a chart that enables you to quickly compare features and decide which bike saddle would suit your cycling needs best. Brands include Fizik, Brooks, Selle, and Fabric. We feature saddles for men and women. Also included are video reviews, and videos showing how the best road bike saddles are made.
Best Budget Bright Bike Headlight – Lumintrail Review
The LuminTrail headlight is a super bright bike headlight – and yet it costs under $40. It can be mounted on your handlebars or on your helmet. For safer cycling, and to see where you are going, no matter how dark it is – the LuminTrail bike headlight is highly recommended.
Lachlan Morton finishes out Alt Tour in Colombia through partnership with World Bicycle Relief
The global organization World Bicycle Relief partnered with pro cyclist Lachlan Morton, his team EF Education-EasyPost, Rapha and Cannondale to deliver 156 bicycles to a rural community in Cordoba, Colombia. Funds to pay for the bicycles were raised through Lachlan’s on-going fundraising campaign known as the “Alt Tour”.
Garmin Introduces the Varia RCT715 Rearview Radar Activated Tail light with Built-in Camera
Garmin International, Inc., has just announced the Garmin Varia™ RCT715 rearview radar with camera and tail light. Designed to provide cyclists with peace of mind during any ride, day or night, the Varia RCT715 continuously captures sharp, clear video during a ride while still providing state-of-the-art radar technology.
How To Clean Your Bike Chain the Easy Way
Here is how to clean your bike chain the easy way! Bike chains need to be kept clean and lubed to keep your gears working smoothly. But the good news is that regular light maintenance will keep your bike in great shape. This post with videos shows the quick and easy way to clean your bike chain, and keep it lubed too.
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
Here’s a great post, with a video, about how to fix a flat bike tire, with very few tools. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to fix a flat bike tire, this post plus video should make it a snap.
The 11 Most Important Things I’ve Learned about Bike Commuting
Bike commuting is a great way to keep fit year round – but to succeed you have to be organized and have a great game plan. Here are my top 11 tips for successful bike commuting. These are the 11 most important things I have learned about bike commuting during decades of experience.
7 Helpful Tips for New Bike Commuters – Don’t Start Bike Commuting Until You Read This!
Have you ever thought about ditching your car and riding a bike to work? It’s a great idea! Not only does it keep you healthy, but it will also cut down on your carbon footprint. And cut your stress too. In this post, we have 7 helpful tips for new bike commuters that will make it easier for you to get on your bike and get going.
Best Bike Light under $40 – Serfas Thunderbolt Tail Light Review
The Serfas Thunderbolt Tail Light offers a quick, easy and affordable way to stay safe on your bike by making you clearly visible from behind. It is one of the brightest bike tail lights available, yet costs less than $40. The rubber stays make it easy to install on any bike in seconds, so it is ideal for those with more than two bikes. Or those who need to park their bike in public spaces.
Complete Guide to Bike Lights
Here’s a complete guide to getting the best bike lights. Learn about the most important aspects of bike lights, how bike light power is measured, and which are the best kinds of batteries. Learn all about the best lights for road bikes and for mountain bikes. And benefit from our pro buying tips too!
5 Ways to Stay Visible in Traffic When Cycling
Here are five essential ways to stay visible in traffic when cycling. These tips will help you to keep yourself safe as you enjoy your favorite activity, cycling.
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Try to Start Bike Commuting
Many people set out to do bike commuting – and give up because it just does not work out. That’s not because they can’t do it – it’s just because they make some beginner mistakes. Here are the top 7 most common mistakes that people make when they try to become bike commuters.
The Amazing Evolution of Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure
This post presents photos and videos to document key developments in the amazing evolution of Vancouver cycling infrastructure. Located on the west coast of Canada, 200 miles north of Seattle, Vancouver, BC, is a beautiful city with a mild climate well suited for cycling. But until recently, it lacked sufficient user-friendly cycling. Not anymore! This post showcases the key developments in the evolution of Vancouver into a cycling-friendly city.
Vancouver Cycling – Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver cycling is wonderfully diverse. In this post we showcase some of our most popular posts about great bike rides in and around Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver cycling offers a range of options, from adventurous and athletic to easy and family friendly. Includes great bike rides in Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, and Vancouver Island.
Guide to the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island
This is a comprehensive guide (with maps) to cycling the family-friendly and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. It’s a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views!
Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island – a Guide
Here is a guide, with videos and maps, to cycling the Lochside Trail. This is a flat, largely off-road trail on Vancouver Island that takes you all the way from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to the beautiful city of Victoria.
7 Great Budget Bikes You Can Buy on Amazon in 2022
Reviews, comparative chart, and videos to tell you all about 7 great budget bikes you can buy on Amazon, including Cruisers, Mountain bikes, Hybrid bikes, Road Bikes, and Comfort Bikes. Take advantage of Amazon’s delivery and return policies to buy a budget bike without anxiety. Plus, some reputable brand name bikes are now available on Amazon, so there are some great options available. Post includes Pro Tips on how to buy bikes from Amazon.
How to Buy a Bike on Amazon in 2022
Usually, I would recommend that you buy a bike at your local bike shop. However, that is not possible or easy for everyone, and there is actually a good alternative: buy a bike on Amazon, and take advantage of the many benefits this online retailer offers. Here’s a post with recommendations for some excellent brand name bikes that are great deals on Amazon.
7 of the Best Budget E-bikes under $1200 for 2022
This post with video reviews showcases the best BUDGET e-bikes under $1200 you can buy on Amazon. A really great e-bike can cost a lot of money – but the good news is that if you want to try electric bikes for the first time, you can buy decent quality e-bikes for less than $1200 on Amazon. In this post, we show you the best budget e-bikes we could find. Pick one, try it out, and experience the joy of electric biking!
How to Change Gears on a Bike – Beginner’s Guide
Changing gears can be confusing for beginner cyclists. This post is a guide for beginner cyclists. It explains how gears on a bike work, why you should change gears on a bike, and how to change gears on a bike.
Which Garmin Edge Bike Computer is Best for Mountain Biking?
This post answers the question of which Garmin Edge bike computer is best for mountain biking. We include a chart that compares features that are relevant to mountain biking, across the entire range of all current Garmin Edge bike computers. Features include mountain bike metrics and incident alerts.
Which Garmin Edge Bike Computer has the Longest Battery Life?
This post answers the question of which Garmin Edge bike computer has the longest battery life. We offer a comparative chart to help you quickly choose the Garmin Edge bike computer with the longest battery life.
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