In Charlotte, North Carolina less than one half of 1% of commuters ride a bicycle to work despite several decades of public investment in bicycle infrastructure and planning. Like many fast-growing cities of North America, Charlotte's rapid physical growth in the past half-century has left its...
Most of all, have a great ride and be courteous to your fellow commuters. Sometimes when we get into our heads, whether we’re thinking through ideas or focusing on our pedal stroke, it’s easy to forget about the people around us. Using your commute for training and focusing does not ...
When Ryan Zagata moved to Brooklyn, bicycling became his main mode of transportation. Focused on urban mobility, Ryan launched Brooklyn Bicycle Co. to bring the ease of commuting with bikes to urbanites. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Ryan shares ho
Amsterdam also has five metro lines extending to the outer suburbs. They’re mostly used by commuters; line M52 handily runs from Amsterdam Noord via Centraal Station, Dam Sq, the Southern Canal Ring and De Pijp on its way south. If you don’t have a travel card (see details below), ...
Cycling shoes are usually paired with a compatible pedal to hold your feet securely on the bicycle. Many bike shoes have 2-hole or 3-hole cleats that you clip into clipless pedals, allowing you to pedal more efficiently with each stroke. (For more information about bike pedals, see our ar...
The first aim of the study was to investigate the proportions between different severities of crashes, i.e., how many crashes with serious injuries occur for every crash with minor injuries, while the second aim was to predict when bicycle crashes will occur. Method: A total of 196 cyclists...
If you find your balance is affected, lower your seat height so your feet can more easily reach the ground when stopping and consider a step-through frame, or lean your bike to one side to get onto it. For commuters, consider changing your usual route to incorporate less traffic-heavy str...
Strengthening the leg muscles helps to increase your speed. G A long ride in the countryside could help you to clear your mind,or destress. But it's not only about your body and mind-but there are also some plus sides for your wallet's health.Cycling can be a great way to commute(...
73._ c_ If you do drive into work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a tough problem, but finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler.Then, on the train, there are changes at stations and other commuters speaking loudly on their phones to deal with.74. B ...
If you're raising your fork, be sure that your brake and shifter cables are long enough to compensate for the increase in distance. Always be sure all of your stem bolts are properly tightened before riding anywhere; a loose bolt in the stem can cause your handlebars to loosen, potentially...