I get a lot of questions about shifting. Gears. How to tell if you’re in the correct gear, how to even shift gears, why you would ever want gears. There are plenty of great reasons to stick to a single-speed bicycle – notwithstanding the ease
Tag: bikes
What Makes a Bike Rider a Great Rider?
One of the statements I hear the most is, “I’m not a cyclist, but…” I will generally ask them if they ride a bike, and if the answer is yes, I’ll say, “Congratulations! You’re a cyclist! You’re a bike rider!” They’ll scrunch their face up
Can’t Ride? Do This Instead, Part Two
I mentioned being off of my bike for 4 weeks in the last blog post, and I offered some suggestions of things you can do. I wasn’t done with my list – so, here are MORE SUGGESTIONS. (Of course, these are applicable even if you
Can’t Ride? Do This Instead, Part One
For the past 4 weeks, I’ve been off of my bike. And it’s killing me. The weather has been perfect – rain-free, warm but not too warm during the day, low humidity – and all I can do is sit back and watch. What if
You’ll Grow Into It – Maybe
Many of the stories I hear from returning adult bike riders involve a fear of riding derived from experiences as a child. The most common one (especially among women) is, “My parents bought me a bike that was too big, and said I’d grow into