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5 Ways to Become a Better Cyclist

We all want to be better at something. If that something is spelunking, then we probably won’t be a lot of help. However, if you want to become a better cyclist, then read on for tips and tactics for becoming better, faster, stronger. Get Started – The longer you put it off, the longer it’s going to take to get better. The trick is to get motivated and get going. Don’t think, just ride. Ride every day. Ride longer. Ride harder. Make a conscious effort to get on the bike and start pedaling. Use Time Wisely – Not everyone has a half-day to spend riding, but if you do, we suggest a long ride at a normal pace to promote overall cycling fitness. For those that only have a half hour, quality over quantity. Try to push yourself hard and set a personal record. Prepare Mentally – It’s important that…
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How to Put Together an Epic Group Ride

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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Welcome to the Danger Zone: Dangerous San Diego Roads for Cyclists

Veteran and casual cyclists alike are at risk 100 percent of the time, but there are some places that are more dangerous than others. Thanks to an article published in the San Diego Reader, we have a list of streets that San Diego cyclists deem more treacherous than others. These dangerous San Diego roads listed below are best to be avoided completely when possible. Friars Road from Morena Blvd. to Qualcomm Way – Cyclists that have taken this route have complained that the designated bike routes cross with merging on-ramp car lanes that have drivers coming through the bike lane. Also, the bike lanes do little to protect riders from cars whizzing by at 50 plus on both sides. There were 15 accidents on Friars Rd. between 2007 and 2012 according to the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS). Nimitz Boulevard–Sunset Cliff – Left of Interstate 8, Nimitz and Sunset Cliffs…
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