Share Beginner Cycling Tips to Help You Get Started June 11, 2019 From the outside looking in, cycling looks simple—all you have to do is pedal, right? But it can sometimes come off as intimidating. You might find yourself thinking, “Wait, I need more gear?” or simply, “Yikes. Spandex.” But once you take that first ride, we’re sure you’ll be hooked by the sense of freedom, adventure, […]
Share Top 6 Mountain Bike Destinations in the US June 10, 2019 I was riding some fairly famous singletrack out West when I came across a couple of locals on a long climb. At the top, we sat on some weathered logs in the shade and chatted for a few minutes. When I mentioned I was visiting from Indiana, I could see their slight, crooked smirks, followed […]
Share The Cycling Commuter’s Daily Bag June 8, 2019 Commuting on a bike is awesome, but you do get stuck stuffing everything you need for an entire day into a single bag. Linguist Laura Welcher shares how she does it with Cool Tools. Welcher’s bag is a Detour Ballard Market Pannier, a pannier that easily turns into a backpack. Here’s everything that’s inside: Beauty […]
Share How to Test Riding a Bicycle June 7, 2019 One of the best ways to learn about a bike is to get on it – the test ride. This should be as exciting as testing out a car so don’t be afraid to ask. The test ride is an important part of the process of selecting a bike because even if you’ve done your […]
Share 4 Ways to Cycle Around the World June 6, 2019 How can you climb the French Alps, wander through Roman ruins in Turkey, cross the United States, or explore the Australian outback on a shoestring budget that would make even the most frugal backpacker blush? The answer is surprisingly simple with a bicycle. In this era of high gas prices using the oil that fuels […]
Share The Practical Guide to Biking in the City June 5, 2019 Biking through a city scares a lot of people. Perhaps it’s the lack of safe cul de sacs, or maybe just the idea of cars whizzing by and crushing you into pulp. Urban cycling sounds terrifying, but it’s not as complicated or dangerous as it seems. Best Trail Bike I’ve been a cyclist for the […]
