CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

You’re Using Bike Locks All Wrong

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

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

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

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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Make Cycling Fun Again: or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ride

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Generally speaking, cycling should be fun, and a great way to relieve stress. However, for some of us, cycling tends to cause a bit of stress, mostly because we psych ourselves out worrying about or dreading things that we really shouldn’t. Cycling should be a challenge, that’s part of the fun, but you shouldn’t get stressed about it. Fortunately, it’s a problem that can be easily fixed. Here are some tips from Dr. Jim Taylor, an expert psychologist, former Ironman triathlete, and author of Prime Sport: Triumph of the Athlete Mind, that should help you eliminate stress and make cycling fun again. How Do We Stress Ourselves Out? Lacking Motivation and/or Confidence – The first problem, and arguably the foundation for all those to follow, is that many of us simply lack confidence in ourselves. Daily cycling, especially if you’re training for an event, can seriously wear you down. Dr….
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