The Valencia Street center bike lane is finally open and ready for use in San Francisco. Finally those annoying “Bike Lane Closed” signs are no longer blocking the bike lane (that was ridiculous) and you can look down the Valencia Street bike highway. I have my own set of pros […]
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I love surfing. It’s such a simple sport, with the only requirements being a surfboard and maybe certain attire to make sure you stay warm enough in the water. But that surfboard…it’s big, bulky, and sometimes a big pain to transport to the surf break. Since I obviously also love […]
I love surfing, but I hate getting myself and my surfboard to the surf break. I just want to be in the water riding those waves already! I usually bike to everything, but when it comes to surfing I’m happy to drive and get stuck in traffic and miss parking […]
After living in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn for a while, I have some bike commuting observations, tips on routing, and other things to know when riding your bike around Brooklyn! Riding your bike is the FASTEST way to get around I’ve been riding my bike from Bushwick to most […]
Let’s set the stage. You’re minding your own business biking straight in a bike lane and it looks like a car wants to turn right at the intersection ahead, directly across your path. Preferably they put their blinker on, but you can also tell from subtle clues like the front […]
Some of you may be considering the transition to winter biking but not sure where to start. If this is you, read on! This post is for anyone who bikes but hasn’t yet leveled up to winter biking…or a winter bike commuter looking for more tips! Winter is coming. Imagine […]
I believe in the bicycle as a tool to get you where you’re going. To make this a reality, your bicycle needs more than just 2 wheels and a seat. You need some way to easily carry more than just yourself! Backpacks and front racks/baskets can do the trick, but […]
It’s a beautiful day for a bike ride, but where should you ride? Maybe you’ve never explored past the few blocks of your neighborhood and you want to find that bike path nearby. Maybe you’ve already found some of those nearby bike paths, but want to explore farther. Maybe you’re […]
I despise taking my bike lights off my bicycle. I want to leave my lights attached to my bicycle and see them when I come back. Unfortunately, in a high theft place like San Francisco, you can’t do that. I’ve solved that problem with locking bike lights, so I CAN […]
The rainy season is coming, and I’ve pulled out all the rain gear to keep me dry on a rainy bike ride. A childlike happiness comes over me sometimes while biking in the rain. Who knew I’d enjoy this as much as a sunny day bike ride!? Of course, this […]
You’ve got your ticket to Burning Man and you’re preparing to go to Black Rock City, one of the best cities in the world for bike commuting. The vehicle speed limit is 5 mph and there is no speed limit for human powered bicycles. Bikes rule the roads. Make sure […]
Ever had a car blocking the bike lane? Ever had to pass a slower bicyclist in front of you? What do you do when this happens? Switching lanes and avoiding obstacles on a bicycle are important skills to master for smooth and safe riding. Whether you’re on a bicycle, scooter, […]
Oh how I wish you never had to look behind you. It would be nice to enjoy just looking forward and forgetting about what’s behind you, but as in life and transportation, you have to look back sometimes to safely go forward. When I’m riding a bicycle in an urban […]
Why Bike to Coachella? You’ve heard the horror stories about getting to Coachella. Hours of driving through traffic. The 30+ minute walk to get to the entrance of the festival from the Uber & taxi drop off area. Waiting for a ride at the end when everyone else is also […]
Don’t you hate that noise you hear when you pick up speed on your bicycle? Your ride was so pleasant until suddenly SSHSBOWWWIPSPSSHHSWIPSSBOW is going by your ears. Don’t you wish you could ride your bike without the wind noise? How can you get rid of the wind noise on […]
Did you know that in many cities, you can request a bike rack to be installed wherever you need one? You may wonder why some businesses and homes have bike racks in front of them, and others do not. This is not random. Citizens and businesses can request bike racks […]
“I’d love to bike there, but I’m scared to leave my bike outside.” This is a genuine fear for commuters everywhere, and it needs to end. There’s always reason for concern about how, where, and how long you lock your bike, but with a few simple tools these concerns can […]
Gear recommendation: This is the U-lock bracket you want to hold your U-lock! Kryptonite – $ One day, I was putting my bike in the racks at work when someone next to me noticed my lock. “I love that lock!” she said. We immediately bonded over our favorite lock in […]
You wake up in the morning and look out the window. It’s gloomy, it’s cloudy, it’s raining. Maybe today isn’t a biking day. You can just take the bus, or maybe even an Uber if it’s raining hard enough. You get ready and look for an Uber. The rideshare apps […]
It’s the rainy season here in San Francisco. It may not rain much, but one unprepared rainy day can spoil the fun of a bike commute. You may think a little water on the road from a morning rain won’t be a problem, but as soon as you get some […]
The safest U-locks are also the smallest U-locks. This prevents the thief from getting the lock in a better cut position or allowing any kind of car jack tool to fit inside it. Along with other locking components, the u-lock is your main defender. Unfortunately, small U-locks can sometimes be […]