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3 Simple Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep and an Improved Ride

You got to bed by 10 p.m. last night, and you felt like you must have logged close to 8 hours. Then why does going for a morning bike ride sound so horrible? Here are some of the reasons you may not be feeling your best in the morning and simple tips for a better night’s sleep. 3 Simple Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep Avoid screens before bed – Whether it be your smartphone, your laptop, or your kindle, using it before you try to sleep will put your sleep-cycle out of whack. These devices emit blue light, suppressing melatonin. Even if you can fall sleep, you are unlikely to sleep as soundly. A trick used by many is to remove all such devices from their bedroom, so they aren’t tempted. Watch what you drink before bed – This refers to both alcohol and caffeine. For alcohol, try not…
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How Important Is It to Pack Right for Your Bike Ride?

Have you ever been riding along only to discover that you didn’t pack a water bottle or you forgot a snack? Most of the time, these little lapses are simply minor inconveniences, but sometimes they can be a far more serious. On Christmas Eve, a young boy found out just how important it is to pack right for your bike ride. Why Packing for Your Ride Is So Important San Diego PD was at a loss when it responded to a call from Lincoln Park. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a serious head injury. The boy was riding up South 47th Street when a black Chevy Trailblazer struck him while he was crossing Imperial Avenue. The boy wasn’t wearing a helmet, so when he fell, his head had no protection from the nearby curb. Police rushed the boy to Scripps Mercy Hospital where he remained…
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4 Tips for Building a Daily Riding Habit

We all know the benefits of a daily riding habit. You get in great shape, train for the big rides, reduce stress and build a fun daily ritual. Starting the habit is easier said than done, however. Most habits die in the first few weeks. It’s easy to give up the first time you feel tired or unmotivated. Here are some thoughts on how to make the habit stick. 4 Tips for Building a Daily Riding Habit Start small: The most common killer of New Year’s resolutions is high expectations. Many people push themselves way beyond their limits. After a few weeks, they get burnt out and quit. You don’t have to start training for a marathon right away. Just start by going for a quick ride every day. Then you can build from there. Not all rides are training: This goes along with the first point. One of the…
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