Everyone packs too much on their first lengthy bike tour. I felt like I was carrying at least ten pounds too much on mine. After a few days, I looked in my bag only to realize I probably could have eliminated more than half of what I brought. You never know what might happen, which […]
Five Things I’ve Learned from Bicycle Touring
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I am not the most experienced touring cyclist. If you want expert advice from a seasoned veteran, I’d only be able to offer up tips from my three or four tours over the past six years. However, I love cycling, and I’m a critical thinker. While I might not be able to tell you from […]
Bicycling Kansas
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The flatlands aren’t so flat. I never would have believed it had I not made the journey myself a few years ago. Turns out, the hills don’t stop after the Colorado Rockies fade into the distance and the Kansas countryside spreads out in front. The following description may surprise you, but more so, I hope it […]
The Best 3 Women’s Road Bikes
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(Editor’s note: An update to this list for 2015 can be seen here). Alright, ladies! It’s your turn. Here are the top three bikes made for the feminine shape. No, these bike don’t have flower decals and pink ribbons, but you can certainly add them if you want. When you walk into the bike shop […]
Top Five Health Benefits of Biking: Why You Should Be Biking to Work
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I’ve been biking to work everyday for years! Here are my top five health benefits of cycling to work & around your city. Look sexy, feel great and more! And whether you’re like me and in the habit of biking a few miles to work every day or you’ve taken bicycle tours across countries, you […]
The Best Three Men’s Road Bikes
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(NOTE: This list has been updated for 2015. Click here!) Hey, dudes! Looking for a new road bike? Check out our picks on the top 3 men’s road bikes. We review the best city, touring & racing bikes for men. If you’re on the market for a serious road bike, chances are you’ll be riding […]
The Difference Between Men and Women’s Road Bikes
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If you’ve ever tried on clothes designed for the opposite gender, you know how subtly different our bodies actually are. Maybe you tried on men’s jeans as a woman and looked like you magically shrank from the thighs down. Or, maybe you tried on a woman’s shirt as a man and felt as though your […]
Cannondale Synapse 6 Compact Bike Review
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If a Cannondale road bike has been on your wish list for years, you should break open that piggy bank for the Synapse 6 compact bike. The sleek and lightweight Synapse 6 Compact bike by Cannondale will probably be the smoothest ride you’ve ever had on the road. However, it’s best for intermediate riders, so […]
Pros & Cons of Bike Shares
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If you’ve ever been stuck walking a long distance in a city simply because there are no other options, you probably fantasized about hopping on a bike and cutting your commute time in half. Whether or not you own a bike, that fantasy is now a reality. Bike share systems have been growing in popularity […]
Best Boston Neighborhoods for Biking
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Not every city is bicycle friendly. The trend of commuting by bike has not yet caught on in many cities, and while commuters might still bike in these cities, the conditions are not always safe. Luckily for Bostonians, Beantown is privy to some of the best neighborhoods a city can offer for cyclists. The following […]
