There are less than twenty lane miles of protected bike lanes in the City of Los Angeles for cyclists to enjoy, with a great deal more work to be done to make Los Angeles City streets safe for cyclists, which comes with a hefty price tag for taxpayers.
If you are a woman cycling in the twenty-first century, you will probably be grateful you don’t have to don a corset and long dress when cycling.
This past January, after a few days of rain, I was ready to get back on my bike with my local women’s bike club, which I ride with two to three times a week. I had a new road bike, but it was in the shop, so I decided to ride my special old “movie bike.”
Safe Cycling Tip – Announce Your Presence when passing another cyclist by saying “on your left”. Be safe, be predictable, be courteous.
With warmer days approaching, it’s a good time to consider commuting to work to add some extra miles and cardio fitness to your schedule.
Listen to Tiffany Cromwell, a pro road cyclist giving women her top 10 tips on getting into road biking.
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:
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...
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.
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…
