By Quick! What’s the first thing you do after a bike ride? If you didn’t answer, “take off your chamois,” then we’ll give you a moment to rethink your response. Most of us call them bike shorts. But years ago, I overheard a professional cyclist refer to them as “chamois,” and
What’s Your Rider ID? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
Are you a one trick pony, or is your garage a veritable shelter for your bike quiver? Fixie or mountain bike? Do you pedal a state-of-the-art, custom ride? Do you consider brakes “old school”? Do your besties tell you to wear more natural fiber and less Lycra? In the words
Staying Dry on the Bike
Rain doesn’t ruin a great bike ride. To the contrary, there’s something empowering about getting off the couch in the gnarliest of conditions. A bike ride is particularly sweet when others scapegoat the weather and leave their bike hanging in the garage. No, the rain isn’t the problem. Getting wet
Cycling safe
Cyclists, are you making good eye contact? A friendly gaze isn’t just for flirting—it’s perhaps one of the most important things bicyclists can do to bike safely through traffic. Although it doesn’t appear on standard lists of cycling safety tips, making eye contact with drivers at intersections—the most dangerous spots
