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Need help as a new(ish) rider? Read this!

riding tips

April 14, 2021

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Family Biking: A tire pumping primer

Shout out to all the fair-weather family bikers! Rumor has it the gorgeous weather won’t last, but it’s lovely out right now and my kids’ bikes have lots of new company at the school bike racks. Our Family Biking column is sponsored by Clever Cycles. ➤ Read past entries here. Have you ever excitedly greeted … Read more

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March 19, 2019

Madi Carlson

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Survive winter riding with these 30 pearls of wisdom

The straight dope on surviving and thriving on big adventure rides during winter.

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January 2, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Riding conditions open thread

A reader sent this photo to us via email with the subject line, “I’ve made a terrible mistake.” Hope he’s O.K.! With the cold/windy/wet/icy weather we’ve been having, this is one of those days where lots of folks are wondering what the biking conditions are like.

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November 14, 2014

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Cold commute open thread

How’s this cold treating you? Share your experiences — and learn from others — in this open thread.

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December 5, 2013

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

130 Comments


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Tis the season to get lit and try not to slip

Rain rider.(Photo © J. Maus) The rain has come, the ground is full of leaves, and darkness falls ever earlier. Add it all up and things get a tad trickier on a bike this time of year. We thought it was a good time to share a quick reminder about staying lit and watching out … Read more

riding tips

October 27, 2009

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Sweat and sprinklers: Thoughts on sultry cycling survival

How will you beat the heat?(Photos © J. Maus) If you’re out and about on two wheels today, remember to respect the heat. It’s hot out there (as if you didn’t know already) and it can make riding not only uncomfortable, but downright dangerous if you’re not ready for it. We hear a lot about … Read more

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July 27, 2009

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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