5 Common Cycling Mistakes You Should Avoid
by Frank on October 31, 2009
in Basics, Riding the Road, Safety
As with everything we do, cycling too has its learning curve.
If you’re new to cycling, you may wonder about the things you should and should not be doing. To be truthful, most of these things will just have to be learned out on the road. A lot of them, however, can be avoided by riding with more experienced cyclists or reading about cycling.
In that vein, here are 5 common “mistakes” to look out for: Read more..
The Simplicity of Cycling
Just You and the Road
photo by Noize Photography
One of the things I love about cycling is its simplicity.
Sure, there are some concerns you have to take into account. They are, however, mostly secondary.
Cycling gives you a chance to unwind, a chance to actually take in your surroundings. It is only as demanding as you want it to be.
It doesn’t matter what kind of gear you have. It doesn’t matter what kind of bike you ride.
Do you ride a road bike? Good. A mountain bike? Good. Do you have a utility bike? Good.
Cheap, expensive, new, old. It doesn’t matter.
What matters, is that you’re out riding and for a brief moment in time, it’s just you and the road.
Riding the Road: What to Bring on Your Ride
by Frank on July 16, 2009
in Basics, Riding the Road, lifestyle
I mentioned in my previous post Riding the Road: Simple Rules and Common Sense to be prepared on your ride, but didn’t go too far into what being prepared actually entails. If you’re new to the road (or getting back in the saddle), you may ask: “What should I bring with me?” How do you know what’s too much, and what exactly to bring to be prepared for what may happen? The list is actually quite small but full of things that can save you a lot of headaches when you’re 20+ miles away from home (or civilization).
Riding the Road: Simple Rules and Common Sense
by Frank on July 13, 2009
in Basics, Riding the Road, Safety
You may have never ridden a bike in the road, or you may have been doing it regularly for some time now. In either case, it is always a good idea know what you need to do to keep yourself and others safe. I see motorists and cyclists every day making simple (but sometimes deadly) mistakes. While you may ride (or drive) safe and smart, it only takes one to give the rest a bad reputation. This bad reputation unfortunately leads to far-too-common motorist aggression, and resentment toward cyclists. Here are a few guidelines to follow to help remedy this:
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About DIY Cycling
DIY Cycling is a blog dedicated to cycling and the cycling lifestyle. Its goal is to give you the information you need to get on your bike and ride whether you’re an experienced cyclist or totally new to two wheels.
- Find tips, tricks, hacks and other information about cycling
- Do your own bicycle maintenance
- Start your bicycle commute
- Ride smart
- Ride safe
- Find the cycling gear you need
- And most of all: RIDE
We’ll be coming soon with more content, let us know what you want to read!
