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6 Myths About Cycling to Work

Cycling to work has many benefits. It’s a great form of regular exercise. It’s good for the planet. It saves money on gas. It helps wake you up before a long day of work. When some people start the habit, they have a lot of concerns. Let’s do away with a few common myths and worries, so you have no excuse not to get started on biking to work. 6 Myths About Cycling to Work You can’t commute in normal clothes: You might be telling yourself you can’t bike to work until you buy yourself some cycling clothes. While not every outfit is ideal, there are plenty of everyday pants that will do fine for your commute. You don’t need to buy anything special to get started. You won’t be able to carry your things: This excuse might sound sensible when you feel sluggish on a Monday morning. It doesn’t…
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Are You Making These 5 Cycling Mistakes?

If you’re a beginner to competitive cycling, you are probably making a wide range of cycling mistakes that you don’t even realize. For the most part, you should focus on enjoying the sport. You’ve probably learned a lot during training, and you’ll learn a lot more as you continue to participate. There are a few basic tips that will make the race day go more easily for you. Here’s a look at the essentials. 5 Cycling Mistakes for Beginners Not having a plan for fueling: Don’t underestimate the importance of eating and hydration. Have a preplanned strategy for how you will stay energized and what foods you’re going to eat at what times. Don’t rely on the race stations for snacks or water. Bring foods that you are used to consuming while riding. It will remove the risk that you eat something that doesn’t settle right with your body. Having…
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How Will Driverless Cars Affect Cyclists?

As more companies start announcing or developing driverless cars, there is a lot of talk about how this will affect our laws and safety. You’ve probably heard a lot about this new technology, but one question you might not have heard is how the changes will affect cyclists. The answer is somewhat unclear. As usual, new technology has the possibility both to make things better and to create new problems. Nobody can be sure exactly how things will go, but here’s a look at some of the possible improvements and issues. How New Technology Might be an Issue for Cyclists Innovation will not stop people from wanting to relax, exercise and save money by riding their bikes around town, yet plans for the autonomous future often seem to leave riders out. For example, some people are envisioning a world where stop signs and traffic lights are unnecessary, since cars would…
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