Category Archives: Cycling Tips

There is a lot to learn in the sport of cycling. Here we will do our best to keep you up to date on some of the ways to find an edge on the road.

How to Assert Your Rights as a Cyclist Without Being Rude

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Many riders complain that drivers and even law enforcement don’t always seem to understand their rights as a cyclist. In circumstances like this, you may be forced to remind drivers and/or authorities of your rights, but at the same time, rude behavior tends to be counterproductive. Here are some ideas for how to get fair treatment without creating too much conflict. How to Politely Assert Your Rights as a Cyclist Give police the benefit of the doubt: You might be surprised by how often some cyclists immediately respond to law enforcement with hostility, or assume that drivers will be given preference in an incident. It’s law enforcement’s job to keep both drivers and cyclists safe. If you give them the benefit of the doubt, in most cases that is going to go further than antagonizing them. Know when to dispute a ticket: If you are ticketed unfairly, you have the…
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6 Tips for Keeping Your Energy on a Long Ride

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Every competitive cyclist can probably relate to the feeling of effortlessly gliding through the first half of a long ride only to lose strength later, but there are tricks for keeping your energy up. Here is a look at how to avoiding fading out at the end. Tips for Keep Your Energy on a Long Ride Save your strength: On a certain level we all know this, but it can be a hard psychological battle when you see others pushing themselves from the beginning. Just remember that you have a limited amount of endurance in those quick-twitch muscles. A jolt of speed now will cost you one at the end of the race. Conserve the muscle strength you think you’ll need to power through the last stretch. Practice pacing: The standard advice is to try to keep yourself at about 70 percent of your max heart rate during a long ride….
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5 Tips for Riding in a Cycling Group

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

One of the best parts about cycling is the culture. Meeting and befriending your fellow riders will make the entire experience better. A popular activity among cycling friends is to go for a group ride. Riding in a cycling group can be difficult if you’ve never done it before or if nobody has given you the scoop on proper group ride etiquette or bike safety. The Scoop on Proper Group Ride Etiquette Here are five of the most important tips we can give you to make sure you have the best, and safest, experience possible during your group ride. Meet the Leader – the first thing you should do when you arrive at the meeting spot for a group ride is say hi to the leaders. Let them know if you’re new to group riding, and they can help you out. They will want to know that you are there…
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