Category: Riding Tips
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Ice tips to safely bike, ski, or walk on water
For anyone unfamiliar with the bold north. Biking, skiing, or walking on water are fun outdoor winter activities when a few ice safety tips are followed. Mother Nature’s temperature swings in the upper Midwest will determine when to venture onto a frozen body of water. Usually, from mid to late December through February, venturing across…
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An app for Minneapolis trails plowed after it snows
Minnesota’s cyclists are a hardy bunch, but ice and snow-blocked trails can put the brakes on many rides. Again, ready for winter weather, the Minneapolis Trail Plowing Status Map App. is live and worth checking when it snows. In the app’s third year, transponders mounted on the city’s snow removal equipment continue to show in…
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Preparing your bike for storage, a check list help protect your gear
Having enjoyed another summer season of cycling and many great memories, it’s time to prepare your bike for winter storage. Unless you plan to pedal your two-wheel steed throughout the winter. Regardless, wouldn’t it be nice to be ready to ride when the temperature warms next year?
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Tips to clean your bike gloves as the summer riding season ends
With cooler weather approaching, it’s time to clean and store away your summer bike gloves especially if you plan to reuse your gloves next year. Even if they look clean, they are not. How often have you wiped the sweat from your brow, or worse, as a tissue? Cool mornings and pollen make them disgusting…
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An intro into cyclecross may extend your biking fun
If you enjoy the idea of taking your road bike, or a slightly modified version of it, off the pavement and into a designated park area, cyclocross may be for you. Also called CX, cyclo-X, or ‘cross’, the actual name is cyclocross, and it is a form of bicycle racing that is known worldwide. Cyclo-cross…
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Bike lights will improve your safety day and night!
No matter your bicycle riding skills, bike lights are essential to ensure a safe ride, day or night. Lights aren’t only needed when the sun goes down. In fact, lights are beneficial when riding in conditions where traffic may be present or visibility is limited. That’s where proper lighting can be a great asset. Additionally,…
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Searching for back pain causes and finding a solution biking
Over the past quarter-century, I have helped many riders get going on their bikes without back pain. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness the life-changing power of proper posture while riding a bicycle. I have also seen riders walk away from cycling due to simple discomfort and a lack of understanding. No discomfort is as…
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Added visibility for safety and fun in fall’s limited light
Now that fall is just around the corner and the days are getting shorter, we must consider visibility while staying active amongst the autumn colors. As the leaves change and then drop, we need to focus on passive and active visibility. Features like reflectors and bright colors are passive forms of visibility, whereas lights and blinkers are…
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Tips and tricks to make riding to school fun, and safe
All around the country, bike paths are being built, and designated bike lanes are being established. So, riding to school can be an easy and safe option with all the colorful fall weather ahead. Many of these paths are routed from neighborhoods to nearby schools to get more kids energized by riding. To encourage your…
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No matter the distance, bring plenty of water on your next ride
Regardless of the length of your bike ride or other outdoor activity, don’t forget to bring plenty of water (H20). Many times, riders will assume that because the weather is cool or a ride is a short distance, they don’t need to bring water. Truth be told, the most significant drain on your energy level…