Patrick Mahinge
You’re anxious to get out there and start enjoying your bike. Sure, anybody can ride a bike, but learning to pedal efficiently, to stop quickly, and to handle difficult situations takes preparation and practice. Here’s a short introduction to riding techniques that will help you enjoy biking more. 1. Bike Braking Tips Sounds simple, and … Read more
Introduction: Competitive and cooperative. This is a topic about which opinions differ greatly. Involving such a personal item as the bicycle, which delivers so much satisfaction (to one comfortable with it), for use in such a critical and stressful environment as city traffic, it is not surprising to find some passionately held views about what bicycle … Read more
Having the right equipment is important for dealing with traffic. Techniques for using such items as mirrors and lights are a part of the Urban Cycling curriculum. On this page, we’ll look at some of the types of equipment available for this purpose, most of which is available at Easy Street Recumbents. The bike itself. This … Read more
Regardless of where you live (except for the Sahara, perhaps), if you put in hours on your bike, sooner or later you will have to ride in the rain. Even though I’ve lived most of my life in Southern California-where the rainy season isn’t exactly legendary-I’ve had my fill of rain-riding experience. I’ve raced and … Read more
Many of us aspire to ride centuries. There is something about riding 100 miles in a day that is appealing–it brands you as a serious cyclist. The trick is to do it without turning your body into a walking mass of sore, stiff muscles for a week afterward. Let’s face it, you won’t ride centuries … Read more
As a seasoned cyclist, I’ve spent countless hours on the saddle, traversing diverse terrains, and conquering challenging routes. One of the most crucial skills that has helped me maintain control and balance, especially during high-speed descents and sharp turns, is counter steering. Today, I’ll delve into the specifics of what counter steering on a bicycle … Read more
Bicycle drafting, also known as slipstreaming, is a technique in which cyclists ride closely behind each other to reduce wind resistance and improve their overall speed and efficiency. This technique has been used for many years in professional road cycling, where teams of cyclists work together to take turns at the front of the pack … Read more
Most people prefer to ride when it’s warm and sunny, and I’m no exception. That doesn’t mean riding in cold weather can’t be enjoyable, though, and depending on your area it may be a necessity if you want to ride with any consistency. Just because the temperature is cold doesn’t mean you have to be. … Read more
If it’s spring, it must be time for our annual bicycle buyer’s guide. This year’s guide reflects two major changes over the last two editions, both good. The first is an increase in the number of entry-level road bikes. Mountain biking’s explosive growth over the past few years has brought more people into the cycling … Read more
Tackling a long ride is something most of us undertake sooner or later. Whether you are considering your first metric century (62 miles) or the more ambitious double century (200 miles), setting a specific goal is an important part of achieving success. Completing a long ride can serve as a benchmark of your fitness and … Read more