Category Archives: General News

General cycling blog news about bicycling in San Diego, bicycle accident prevention tips and information about local bicycling events.

How to Get My Stolen Bicycle Back?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

It’s easy to give in to anger and despair upon discovering you bicycle has been stolen. But do not let that feeling of helplessness control you; if you act quickly and follow the below steps, there may still be a chance to recover your stolen bicycle. Your faith in humanity may take a few extra steps to repair. File a police report. Whether an officer comes to you or you go into the station, give the police the make, model, and serial number of the stolen bicycle. Also provide any pictures you have of the bike and inform the officer of any video cameras in the area that may have seen the act. Register the stolen bike with Bike Index, safebikes.org, or any other local recovery site. Make sure to include as many details as possible about your bike, such as the make, model, any stickers, dents, or other identifying…
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How to Burn the Most Calories Riding a Bike?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

If you’re looking to shed some of that Halloween candy weight or wanting to lose a few pounds before Thanksgiving, there aren’t many better options than bicycling for a cardio workout. Riding a bike will always burn some calories, but for those of you wondering how to burn the most calories riding a bike, here are some tips. Ride uphill. This may be the most obvious tip, but it’s one of the best ways to ensure a harder workout, which means a harder burn. The standing hill drill (switch between standing and sitting when pedaling uphill so that the ratio is 50/50) is one of the most effective cardio workouts you can do on a bike. Start Commuting. Start riding your bike everywhere. Ride to work. Ride to school. Ride to the grocery store. Ride to pick up a date on a tandem bicycle. Every moment that you are riding…
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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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