Month: August 2021

Many people are choosing to ride their bicycle to work and other places to save gas and help protect the environment. However, many people do not perform a safety inspection on there bicycle, or they pay someone to do it for them. Safety inspections are important because as you ride your bicycle, parts tend to loosen and tires begin to wear. If a bicycle is in need of repair, you could be seriously injured. There is no need to pay someone to inspect your bicycle for safety, it is really quite simple to do at home yourself. Here is how to properly perform a bicycle inspection.

1. Check the tires

Make sure that the tires are properly inflated, there are no cracks, or bubbles, and valve stems are secure and intact.

2. Check your spokes

Ensure that all spokes in the tire rim are present and taught. Do not pull on them …

California has one of the strongest cycling cultures in the country and offers an extremely diverse selection of rides to choose from. Some of the very best are briefly described here.

1. The stretch of California coast on Highway One from Santa Cruz to the quaint town of Davenport is one of the most charming places to ride in the country. Spring is a particularly pleasant time to make the journey, when temperatures are perfect and thousands of wildflowers dot lush green fields sitting on white cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Along the way is Wilder Ranch, a gorgeous state park ideal for seaside strolling. In Davenport, one can enjoy local cuisine at Whale City Bakery, which boasts a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere and the best chicken sandwich on the west coast.
2. A trek across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is an opportunity not to be missed by any cycling

It doesn't matter if you're bicycling for a marathon, or just pedaling down to the store, a bike rider needs a few things. Sure, you can stuff your pockets with items you need, like your house keys, money clip, change, and more. But, as any bicyclist knows, things in your pockets, at least while pedaling, can be a bit uncomfortable. What you need is a saddle bag. Okay, now that you're back from checking on the price of that, and as you're recuperating, go look in your kitchen. If you've got a jar with a lid you've got a cheap, unconventional, but useful saddle bag for your bike.

Face it, there aren't that many places on a bike where you can put a carryall. You can't hang it on the handlebars and deal with it swinging all over the place. And it's a tall order to attach a container with …

At some point in their life almost everyone owns a bicycle or car. One of them often leaves an everlasting impression on them for years to come. I have had numerous bicycles and cars during my 63 years. They included my first car,the one you never forget, a 1960 comet. Then there were my hot rods, sports cars and numerous other cars, some functional others luxurious. However, before the cars were the bicycles. The first one was a green and cream beach cruiser with a basket and streamers. As I became older, I moved into the ten speed era. However, the best vehicle I have ever owned is my golf cart.

This is no ordinary golf cart. She was custom built to look like a miniature Jaguar convertible. Like all convertibles it has a top that raises and lowers just like a convertible car. It has a tonneau cover to …