Cyclists versus Drivers. An age-old feud as epic and tumultuous as the Capulets versus the Montagues. But as our health conscious/ environment conscious/ money conscious society progresses, more and more lifelong drivers are starting to make the switch from four wheels to two. While there are a lot of benefits to changing your daily commute to a daily pedal, there are definitely some important things to keep in mind when you first start out. So, this is for all you newbie cyclists; a comprehensive beginner’s guide to the world of biking to work, or cycle-ology if you will (a terrible pun, we know).
Be Safe
We don’t have to tell you that you become a lot more vulnerable when you start riding your bike to work, so here are some important tips to keep in mind when you kick off your journey.
Ditch the Sidewalks
While you might be further away from the cars on the street, you are much closer to pedestrians even more vulnerable than you, who may not see or hear you coming around that corner. We recommend instead sticking to the bike lanes where you’ll find much less foot traffic.
Always Watch for Parked Cars
They may seem unassuming, but all it takes is for one distracted driver to open their door without checking for a cyclist first, for a nasty accident to happen. So, we recommend always trying to keep at least 3 feet of distance between you and the parked cars.
Lose the Tunes
We know, this one is especially hard to do. That morning jam sesh made those early morning commutes more tolerable. But in the bike lane, it is important to have your wits about you, so ditch the AirPods and reschedule that jam sesh for when you get home.
Suit Up
So, you have the obvious; bike and helmet, but there are a few other gadgets that we think every cycling commuter should own.
A Good Quality Bell
Some may say nerdy, we say necessary, especially if you are commuting on busy … Read the rest
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