CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

The 3 Most Important Bike Safety Tips for the Everyday Cyclist

Everyday cyclists should understand the importance of bike safety, and should be taking every precaution to ensure that they, and the people around them, can be safe at all times. Whether you are just starting to commute to work by bike, or have been riding every day for years, here are a few essential bike safety tips we think you benefit from keeping in mind. The 3 Most Important Bike Safety Tips Exaggerate Your Movements – When you’re riding, it is important that drivers around you understand completely what you are doing. That means that if you have to wave your arms around and flailing dramatically to signal that you want to turn, then you should definitely be doing that if it means that motorists will have a better chance of seeing you. Look over your shoulder dramatically, like a Disney villain, before making a turn as well. The driver…
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The Best and Worst Things About Cycling in San Diego

San Diego. Does it get any better? We certainly don’t think so. So what are some of the best things about cycling in San Diego? How about some of the worst? We’ve done a little field research over the years and think we have a decent list for anyone asking about the pros and cons of cycling in San Diego. What Are the Best Things About Cycling in San Diego? I think the obvious place to start is with the weather. California is often touted as having the best weather in the nation, and San Diego is the best in California. It tends to stay pretty warm, but not hot, throughout the year around here. One of our favorite things about San Diego is the cycling culture. There is almost always some kind of event going on for cyclists, whether it’s a group ride or a marathon, or a race….
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5 Steps to Restore an Old Bike

We’ve all wanted to do it, and now it’s finally time. You’ve decided to spend a little time, and hopefully only a little money, to restore an old bike and turn it into something that will make every other cyclist super jelly. Here’s how you do it. 5 Steps to Restore an Old Bike Step 1 – Find the bike. Maybe you already own a vintage bike, but if not, start looking. Finding the perfect bike may turn out to be a little tedious, but combing over every Craigslist ad and local garage sale could really pay off. Look for something that is begging for a little work, but isn’t too far gone. If the frame is rusted out (i.e. has holes), then it may be more hassle than it is worth. Step 2 – Planning is one of the most important steps. You’re likely very excited about getting started,…
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