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

What You Need to Know about Cycling in the City

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling in the city can be a scary and challenging thing when you are first getting started. Once you get the hang of it though, it is a fun way to save money, get where you are going and stay in shape. Here’s a look at how to tackle the safety challenges of urban cycling, so you can ride without fear. How to Stay Safe Cycling in the City Surviving traffic jams: If you are used to having plenty of free space to ride in, it might be scary the first time you encounter a traffic jam. Traffic congestion presents unique safety challenges. You are more likely to get hit by a car door while you are passing, for example. Understand that you don’t have to sit in traffic like a car would. You can usually avoid traffic by riding along the side of the road or in a bike…
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4 Secrets for Great Cycling Climbs

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling climbs are known to be one of the toughest aspects of the sport. Even some advanced riders struggle with performing well on their climbs. Of course, the best thing that anyone can do to improve is regular and diligent training, but there are a few quick tips that might make that training go a little further on your next big ride. 4 Secrets for Great Cycling Climbs Relax your upper body: The more you tighten your upper body the less energy you will have for your climb. Tension in the chest will also make it tougher to get those large breaths you’ll need to keep your blood pumping. It’s a natural tendency to put tension in your upper body when you are struggling, but make an effort to keep your shoulders and chest relaxed. Poop… seriously: No, this isn’t a joke. Using the restroom before a tough ride will…
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Why Do Some People Think Cyclists Need License Plates?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

If you ask most cyclists, they’ll probably tell you they shouldn’t need a license or plates to ride a bike, but there are some cities that are now requiring registration for bicycles. The basic concept is that riders should have to pay a fee for the right to ride on public streets. A recent article in Bicycle Magazine explained why it thought these laws were misguided, but first, let’s just look at the basic rationale of those who advocate for cycling licenses. Arguments for Required Registration for Bicycles: If you use the road you should pay. Some advocates of the plates think that cyclists are using the roads without paying to maintain them. They believe that a license fee could force them to pay their share of maintenance costs. In response, some cyclists complain that most of them already pay these fees for their cars, and that bikes cause very…
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