Author: John Brown
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A simple look at your bikes disc brakes function and maintenance
Disc brakes were introduced on bikes as early as the 1950’s with Shimano making an actual hydraulic disc in the mid 1970’s. There were even versions of the timeless Schwinn Stingray series released in 1971 that came stock with a rear disc brake. You need to fast forward more than 25 years before the first…
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Enjoying the nearly endless possibilities of Hyland Park
In the western part of Bloomington Minnesota over 1,000 acres of parkland act as the Twin Cities best destination for active families, recreational riders, and beach goers. The Hyland Park Reserve encompasses over 8 miles of paved bike path, read on to learn about what possibilities you could explore.
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Theodore Wirth Park, a gift five minutes from downtown Minneapolis
In the western part of the Twin Cities, nestled between Golden Valley and Minneapolis is Theodore Wirth Park. A space almost as large as New York City’s Central park. With in Wirth (as it’s known to the locals) you will find several scenic, natural areas around Birch pond and Wirth Lake, plus two golf courses…
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Staying Safe by Assessing and Avoiding Road Hazards
Nothing spoils a great ride like a bad accident, but most accidents are avoidable. The easiest way to eliminate accidents is to assess road hazards in advance, and avoid them. Read on to learn about the most common road hazards and how to manage them.
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How to adjust your front derailleur for perfect and silent shifting
In the late 1920’s, in France, there was a bike race under way and it wasn’t the Tour De France. Instead, this race was a technological race that brought the front derailleur into the light. Before 1928, bicycles had a maximum of two speeds, and you needed to remove the rear wheel to change those…
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Enjoy fun and nature on Lebanon Hills fantastic mountain bike trails
The newly expanded trailhead of Lebanon Hills acts as a gateway to some of the most enjoyable trails in the Twin Cities Area. With nearly 12 miles of one way singletrack trails, Lebanon Hills has become one of the go-to trails in Minnesota. The trails feature riding for all skill levels combined with world-class facilities…
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Tips and Tricks to Adjust Your Bike’s Rear Derailleur
It goes by many names, the rear derailleur. It is also known as the “s,” the “hangdown,” or the mech. Here in the U.S. we refer to it as the derailleur. The device that moves your bike’s chain from gear to gear letting you traverse hills with ease. Even though derailleurs are sturdy and relatively…
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Tips and tricks to keeping your bike gear clean, fit and functional
This is the time of year where the days are long and hot, and the sweat begins to pour. While we spend a lot of time focusing on cycling gear like shorts, jerseys, and gloves, we sometimes overlook how to keep the cycling gear we already have clean. They absorb our sweat, act as an…
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Riding Courtesy; Great Ways to Consider Others on Your Next Adventure
Traffic laws are different in each state. They guide how you should operate on your bicycle and also how drivers should treat you. These laws are designed to keep drivers and cyclists all safe. Offroad, most trail system have guidelines that match up with the published list of rules from IMBA. Beyond the Laws and…
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Learn How To Install Bar Tape For Your Most Comfortable Ride Yet
Riding and maintaining your road bike can be easy with some basic maintenance and by practicing the right skills. And while you ride your bike, you should do everything you can to feel comfortable. That includes the right fit, the right clothes, and above all else, the right touch points. Touch points on a bike…