Road Essentials: Part 1
There are a few staple items you should bring along on every ride no matter the distance or whether riding solo or with a group. Here are a few essentials:
Category: Thing’s To Know
Road Essentials Part 2
Flat Repair: Be prepared for any punctures by carrying a Co2 pump or a hand pump. A Co2 pump is a small cartridge of co2 that will typically have an attachment that will be...
Heart Rate Monitors
Monitoring your heart rate in real time can help to know your current effort, and know when to push a little harder or ease up. Although it may not be as concrete of a number as a power meter it can still be useful for those who are looking into upping their training to gain strength, endurance, or doing watch their effort while on a recovery ride.
Heart Rate Training Zones
To ensure you get the most out of your workouts, knowing which intensity level used during an activity is important. Some days will call for harder efforts than others…
New Bike Laws for 2019
New laws were introduced in 2019, which will help to ensure your safety and rights as a cyclist.
Importance of Cycling Eye Wear
Never underestimate the importance of wearing cycling eye wear. Beyond looking fashionable and protecting your eyes from bright light, eye wear offers valuable protection from harmful UV rays and potential flying debris,
Always Ride With Traffic – Except
Bicyclists must travel on the right side of the roadway in the direction of traffic, except when passing, making a legal left turn, riding on a one-way street, riding on a road that is too narrow, or when the right side of the road is closed due to road construction.
Road Safety Involves Two Way Respect
California Highway Patrol (CHP) encourages motorists and cyclists alike to respect each other on the road.
Meet the Wheelwoman circa 1898
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents a filmed version of its on-the-floor program, Meet the Wheelwoman. Learn how women of the 1890’s changed their lives riding bicycles as presented by a Wheelwoman, “Louise” circa 1898. Click HERE to watch.
Power Meters Improve Performance
A power meter is the most accurate tool you can use to measure efforts and improve your fitness in the saddle.
