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Recovery Tips: What Not to Do After a Ride

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

What happens after you get off the bike is just as important as anything you do before or during the ride. After a ride, you may be tempted to just lounge around, eat a sticky bun, or watch some TV. However, we suggest making these changes to so you get the most out of your ride. Recovery Tips for After a Ride Don’t Marinate – You, like so many of us, may like to move a little slower after a ride. You might like to make yourself a smoothie, check Instagram for recent posts, or return missed phone calls, but there’s something you should always do first: SHOWER! Don’t ever let yourself marinate in your riding clothes as it can cause health problems and seriously cause a stink. You’re risking infections, saddle sores, and illness if you don’t take off the sweaty clothes and shower first thing. Don’t Neglect Your…
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5 Bike Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Ride Like New

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Bike maintenance is crucial if you want your ride to last. It’s important to learn how to deal with minor issues as they arise, such as changing tire tubes or replacing a broken spoke, but an even better solution is to take good care of your bike so that you can avoid certain problems. Here are some bike maintenance tips to keep your bike rolling like new. 5 Things You Should Do to Keep Your Bike in Good Shape Storage – If you aren’t already doing so, start keeping your bike indoors or in a garage somewhere. If you leave it outside, it can be exposed to various elements which may slowly cause the bike to rust or deteriorate. Regular cleaning – It’s important that you clean your ride regularly so that dirt and grime don’t have a chance to settle in and start eating your bike. Give your ride…
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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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