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Tips for Buying a New Bicycle

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

So you’ve decided to invest in a new bicycle, but it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of options available to you. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your ride or are just starting out, buying a new bicycle can be easy as one, two, three. One – Decide what kind of bicycle sounds most suited to your needs. A road bike is typically lighter and has skinny, smooth tires and a curved handlebar. These bikes are good for anyone looking for speed on pavement. Mountain bikes have wider, treaded tires and suspension system for absorbing the shock of a rough ride. A hybrid bicycle offers the best of both worlds. It allows for smooth riding on pavement, with a more comfortable sitting up position, and is equipped to handle some mild off-roading such as dirt paths. Commuter bikes are becoming increasingly stylish workhorses in the cycling community. They are…
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How to Put Together an Epic Group Ride

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Regular cyclists love nothing more than a great group ride. A fun day of riding with good friends is an excursion that everyone remembers. The prospect of putting together an epic group ride may seem like a daunting task, but it can be super simple and totally worth thinking about. Plan the ride around the stop. The entire ride will be described as either awful or epic depending on the stop(s). A popular option is food. Everyone loves food. Pick a place to stop and eat a great lunch that has a good view, good food, or some new niche place everyone wants to try because it’s located somewhere past grandmother’s house over the hills and through the woods. A good stop will make any ride worth it. Let everyone know what they’re getting into ahead of time. If you are the type who loves to keep people in the…
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Welcome to the Danger Zone: Dangerous San Diego Roads for Cyclists

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Veteran and casual cyclists alike are at risk 100 percent of the time, but there are some places that are more dangerous than others. Thanks to an article published in the San Diego Reader, we have a list of streets that San Diego cyclists deem more treacherous than others. These dangerous San Diego roads listed below are best to be avoided completely when possible. Friars Road from Morena Blvd. to Qualcomm Way – Cyclists that have taken this route have complained that the designated bike routes cross with merging on-ramp car lanes that have drivers coming through the bike lane. Also, the bike lanes do little to protect riders from cars whizzing by at 50 plus on both sides. There were 15 accidents on Friars Rd. between 2007 and 2012 according to the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS). Nimitz Boulevard–Sunset Cliff – Left of Interstate 8, Nimitz and Sunset Cliffs…
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