Tips for dressing for winter cycling. This post explains how to dress in layers and keep your core, head, hands, feet and other parts warm and dry for comfy, safe, winter cycling. We also recommend tried-and-trusted products that will make winter cycling more comfortable. Plus a free tip to keep your feet dry.
How to Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry for Winter Cycling
This post provides tips for keeping your feet warm and dry for winter cycling. It’s not easy, but it can be done with proper planning and the right gear. The post includes tips on some nifty gear that will help to keep your feet warm and dry. We also recommend FREE items that will help keep your feet dry – you already have these, but you might not have thought of wearing them on your feet!
Cycling with Cars: Who Has the Right-of-Way?
Cyclists and motorists often find themselves in a dance of uncertainty when it comes to sharing the road. This post will help you to clear up that uncertainty, and to understand how the laws apply to cyclists and motorists. We also explain what to do in the event of an accident.
7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers – for Better Bike Commuting and Touring in 2024
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.
7 of the Best Cycling Balaclavas for 2023
Here is everything you need to know about how to choose the best cycling balaclava for winter cycling. To save you tons of research time, we have a chart that carefully compares 7 of the best cycling balaclavas. Then, we have more details about each of these 7 balaclavas, including videos.
Our Review of the New Shokz OpenFit Headphones
This is our review of the Shokz OpenFit Headphones, which we think could be the right choice for some of our readers who are looking for safe headphones to wear while riding their bike – without sacrificing premium audio. Or for those who just want to spoil themselves with some premium audio, wherever they happen […]
When to Use Flashing Bike Lights
Flashing lights and bikes are strongly associated together, but flashing bike lights can actually cause problems at times. When should you use flashing bike lights, and when is it not a good idea? Here’s a guide to when to use your bike lights in flashing mode. Post also includes guidance on how to use your bike lights during the day and the night.
Bicycle Accident Investigations: How Authorities Determine Fault
Read this post to learn how authorities determine fault in bicycle accidents through thorough investigations.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Bicycling is a popular activity enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. It provides numerous benefits, such as exercise, eco-friendly transportation, and a sense of freedom. However, like any mode of transportation, cycling carries inherent risks, and accidents can result in various injuries. Understanding the most common bicycle accident injuries is crucial for promoting safety and […]
Ortlieb Bike Panniers – Best for Touring and Commuting
Are you looking for waterproof panniers for your bike commute or your bike tours? Ortlieb panniers might be right for you. They are loved by millions of bike commuters and bike tourers because they are completely waterproof and very spacious. In this post we feature and compare three of the best in Ortlieb’s line-up of premium waterproof bike panniers.
New California Bike Safety Buffer Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1909 into law in September 2022 and it went into effect in California on January 1, 2023. This law requires motor vehicles to give bicyclists a larger safety buffer when passing them on the street, which in turn will ostensibly reduce the number of collisions between motor vehicles and bicyclists. This post take a deeper look at this law.
Top 10 Tips to Not Get Hit by a Car on Your Bike
Here is a must-read post about bike safety, with 10 excellent tips on how NOT to get hit with a car by a motorist. This post will provide you with practical tips to help you to stay safe on your bike.
Safety Checklist for Cycling this Summer
This post offers 9 tips to keep you safe while you are cycling this summer. During summer, more of us take up active outdoor hobbies such as jogging and cycling. There are few things more enjoyable than riding your bike in warm weather with the wind in your face. Being well aware of bicycle safety […]
8 Tips for Beginners to Start Cycling
If you are new to cycling, read this post for beginner-friendly tips and advice to learn to ride a bike.
Best Headphones for Safe Cycling
In this post and comparative chart we compare some of the best headphones for safe cycling. Not all headphones are the same – some are much more immersive and potentially dangerous; others enable you to be much more aware of your surroundings. The safest leave your ears completely open. These are the kind of headphones we feature in this post. And you might even want to consider a smart helmet with integrated stereo speakers! Use this post to quickly figure out which headphones would be the best and safest for your needs and budget.
Inspirational Video: How to Fix a Bike Flat – with No Hands
Here is an almost unbelievable video. I am ashamed to admit that it took me a long time to learn to fix a bike flat. I still find it difficult, even with two fully functional hands. In fact, I prefer to pay someone to fix a bike flat for me. This man, however, fixes a bike flat himself, despite the fact that he has no hands at all.
Your Ultimate Summer Bicycle Safety Guide
Introduction Summer is here, and that means it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather on your bicycle! But before you hit the road, it’s essential to ensure you’re prepared and protected. This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know about staying safe on your bike this summer. Importance of Bicycle […]
How to Avoid Bicycle Accidents in Parking Lots and Intersections
Bicycles are fun, eco-friendly, and can be a safe way to travel. But Intersections and parking lots can be perilous places for cyclists. This post describes some precautions you can take that can make it less dangerous to ride your bike in these sometimes risky spots.
Motosumo Indoor Cycling App Announces Week-Long Cycle for Change Initiative to Plant Trees
Motosumo – a worldwide interactive indoor cycling community – invites all their members and newcomers to burn calories together for #TeamTrees for greater impact. Motosumo pledges to plant a tree for every 5,000 calories burned during the campaign week. For seven days – starting March 13 2023 and ending 19 March 2023- all users of […]
Ten Essential Tips for Cycling in Wet Conditions
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, these essential tips will help you stay safe and comfortable on your next rainy day ride, because our lives don’t stop due to a rainy day!
