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4 Tips for Building a Daily Riding Habit

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

We all know the benefits of a daily riding habit. You get in great shape, train for the big rides, reduce stress and build a fun daily ritual. Starting the habit is easier said than done, however. Most habits die in the first few weeks. It’s easy to give up the first time you feel tired or unmotivated. Here are some thoughts on how to make the habit stick. 4 Tips for Building a Daily Riding Habit Start small: The most common killer of New Year’s resolutions is high expectations. Many people push themselves way beyond their limits. After a few weeks, they get burnt out and quit. You don’t have to start training for a marathon right away. Just start by going for a quick ride every day. Then you can build from there. Not all rides are training: This goes along with the first point. One of the…
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Can a San Diego Bicycle Committee Make Our Streets Safer?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego leaders have agreed to make the San Diego Bicycle Advisory Committee permanent. The SDBAC is a team of nine community leaders who advise the city government on the creation of the Cycling Master Plan. The program started as a 5-year plan with the goal of making the city more cycling friendly. By some measures, the program has worked. The city has collaborated with local citizens to create a bicycle network, so that riders of different skill levels throughout San Diego can safely and comfortably get around without a car. The plan was scheduled to conclude this year, but the city council has decided to continue the San Diego bicycle committee. What Can a Bicycle Committee Do to Improve Safety? As we discussed in our blog last week, the right city planning can have a massive impact on bicycle safety. Factors like protected bike lanes tend to increase the…
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What You Need to Know about Cycling in the City

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling in the city can be a scary and challenging thing when you are first getting started. Once you get the hang of it though, it is a fun way to save money, get where you are going and stay in shape. Here’s a look at how to tackle the safety challenges of urban cycling, so you can ride without fear. How to Stay Safe Cycling in the City Surviving traffic jams: If you are used to having plenty of free space to ride in, it might be scary the first time you encounter a traffic jam. Traffic congestion presents unique safety challenges. You are more likely to get hit by a car door while you are passing, for example. Understand that you don’t have to sit in traffic like a car would. You can usually avoid traffic by riding along the side of the road or in a bike…
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