Category: Thing’s To Know

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Always Ride With Traffic – Except

Bicyclists must travel on the right side of the roadway in the direction of traffic, except when passing, making a legal left turn, riding on a one-way street, riding on a road that is too narrow, or when the right side of the road is closed due to road construction.

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Meet the Wheelwoman circa 1898

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents a filmed version of its on-the-floor program, Meet the Wheelwoman. Learn how women of the 1890’s changed their lives riding bicycles as presented by a Wheelwoman, “Louise” circa 1898. Click HERE to watch.

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MIPS Impact on Helmets

Multi-Directional Impact Protection System or MIPS is a technology developed by the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden after being contacted by Swedish brain surgeon Hans von Holst from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

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Beginner’s Guide to Strava

Strava, (Swedish for Strive) has exploded as one of the most popular running and cycling social media apps since first released in 2009. Strava has grown popular among athletes wanting to improve their performance, track their running or cycling statistics and offer the means to give fellow athletes “Kudos.”

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Buyer’s Guide: Bike Lights

Are you prepared to see and be seen while cycling? When considering the purchase of safety equipment, bike lights are mandatory for every cyclist, whether purchasing lights to be seen by motorists, commuters, weekend spinners or those out on a night ride or dawn patrol. Here are a few things to look for when shopping for bike lights.

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Buyer’s Guide: Helmet’s

Shopping for a new helmet and need to know what to look for? In this article, we’ll be covering topics such as aerodynamics, comfort, breath-ability, and most importantly safety.

Safety
Before considering purchase of a helmet for its style, comfort, and breath ability, be sure it meets Bicycle Helmet Standards. These standards are put in place to ensure helmet manufacturers are accountable while analyzing the safety of their products and meet requirements.

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Linking Together for a Cure

Do you know what the major cause of serious chronic disease is in America? The answer – autoimmune disease of which there are more than 100 types. ARRDA (Auto Immune Related Diseases Association, Inc.) explains, “One of the functions of the immune system is to protect the body by responding to invading microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria