CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

5 Bike Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Ride Like New

Bike maintenance is crucial if you want your ride to last. It’s important to learn how to deal with minor issues as they arise, such as changing tire tubes or replacing a broken spoke, but an even better solution is to take good care of your bike so that you can avoid certain problems. Here are some bike maintenance tips to keep your bike rolling like new. 5 Things You Should Do to Keep Your Bike in Good Shape Storage – If you aren’t already doing so, start keeping your bike indoors or in a garage somewhere. If you leave it outside, it can be exposed to various elements which may slowly cause the bike to rust or deteriorate. Regular cleaning – It’s important that you clean your ride regularly so that dirt and grime don’t have a chance to settle in and start eating your bike. Give your ride…
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You’re Using Bike Locks All Wrong

People steal bicycles. It happens every day. Knowing that and preparing for it is one of the most important parts of being a cyclist. If you don’t take the security of your ride seriously, you could wind up losing not only your bicycle, but in some cases your only means of daily transportation or work vehicle. Here’s what you’re doing wrong when it comes to bike locks. Not Using One – Come on, people! It seems like an obvious one, but there are so many cyclists who just don’t bother to lock up their bike. Don’t be surprised when you come out of the coffee shop you ducked into five minutes ago and find that you’re one bicycle short. Using the Wrong Lock – If you’re using a cable lock, you might as well be hanging a sign on your bicycle that says “hey Mr. Bike Thief, pick me! I’m…
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The Best Breeds for Riding a Bike with a Dog

Not everyone shares our passion for cycling. As much as you and I might love it, another person may loathe riding a bike. The same can be said about dogs. You may think that all dogs love running, and are well-equipped to handle long treks out of the house, but you’d be wrong. When they’re properly trained, riding a bike with a dog can be one of the most enjoyable experiences ever. They make the most enthusiastic and entertaining riding partners when they are having fun, so it’s totally understandable that you want to find a dog to go cycling with, but you have to find the right dog for your riding style. Beach Going Dogs If you like to take a long ride down the beach so you can take a dip mid-ride, then you’d be better off looking for water-lovers like yourself. Labradors and weimaraners are natural swimmers…
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