Monthly Archives: February 2017

5 Habits for Preventing Someone from Stealing Your Bike

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

It can take having your bike stolen to personally learn the importance of locking it properly each time you leave it. Sometimes, locking it isn’t enough, on its own. If you’re reading this, hopefully you haven’t experienced the misfortune of a stolen bicycle. Regardless, these tips will minimize the likelihood of someone stealing your bike in the future. How to Prevent Someone from Stealing Your Bike Use a U-lock – Cable locks might allow you to lock your bike to a wider array of objects. However, they are also much easier to cut through than U-locks are. It’s best to secure the U-lock to a wheel that doesn’t detach rather than the top tube, as experienced thieves could use your bike’s frame to pry it loose. Ensure what you lock to is secure – That signpost is easier to lift a bike over than you think. That’s especially true if…
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5 Mental Habits for Achieving Your Goals in Cycling and in Life

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

The path towards mastering anything is simple: do it a lot. You must repeatedly practice your vocation to master it. Slowly, this carves out pathways in your brain, creating quicker connections. The trick to achieving your goals, then, is to make practicing them easy. It’s all about building a system that allows you to carry out your practice each day. Here are some habits to help you do so. Mental Habits for Achieving Your Goals Don’t bite off more than you can chew – A common mistake people make is trying to accomplish too many goals at once. Choose one goal to pursue at a time. Trim the fat – Not the fat on your body. Rather, get rid of all distractions surrounding your goal. Anything that is not assisting you in moving towards your goal in some way must go. Practice self-compassion – There will always be setbacks. The…
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3 Simple Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep and an Improved Ride

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

You got to bed by 10 p.m. last night, and you felt like you must have logged close to 8 hours. Then why does going for a morning bike ride sound so horrible? Here are some of the reasons you may not be feeling your best in the morning and simple tips for a better night’s sleep. 3 Simple Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep Avoid screens before bed – Whether it be your smartphone, your laptop, or your kindle, using it before you try to sleep will put your sleep-cycle out of whack. These devices emit blue light, suppressing melatonin. Even if you can fall sleep, you are unlikely to sleep as soundly. A trick used by many is to remove all such devices from their bedroom, so they aren’t tempted. Watch what you drink before bed – This refers to both alcohol and caffeine. For alcohol, try not…
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