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Apr 15
2 min

My Embarrassing Clipless Moment

The moment you fully commit to swapping out flat pedals to clipless (read more about why it's called "clipless") is one you’ll remember....

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5 Things to Have in Your Bike Repair Kit

Carolin C

Mar 25
3 min

5 Things to Have in Your Bike Repair Kit

You've purchased a helmet, what next? Check out the 5 repair kit necessities to get you going and feeling prepared on the road.

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Part 2: How to dress warmly in the San Francisco/Bay Area (lower body)

Carolin C

Feb 8
3 min

Part 2: How to dress warmly in the San Francisco/Bay Area (lower body)

Keep your lower body warm with these cycling items.

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Part 1: How to dress warmly in the San Francisco/Bay Area winter (starting from the top)

Carolin C

Jan 12
4 min

Part 1: How to dress warmly in the San Francisco/Bay Area winter (starting from the top)

Here are some cycling clothes to consider when you're dressing warmly in the winter in San Francisco.

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Do I need to bring a bike lock on group rides?

Carolin C

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

Do I need to bring a bike lock on group rides?

Where I live, bike theft is a common place, sadly. My bike is my pride and joy so I make sure I have my eyes (my friend’s eyes) or carry...

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Carolin C

Nov 30, 2020
2 min

Part 2: Some initially strange things to expect when owning cycling shorts (FAQ)

Part 2 of this blog (here's part 1) lends itself to possible questions that can arise before, during, and after owning a pair. I wanted...

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Sale Season! Reputable websites to stock up on all things cycling

Carolin C

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Sale Season! Reputable websites to stock up on all things cycling

Let's be real, as your mileage increases, so does your cycling gear. Here are 8 websites to help you find what you are looking for.

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Part 1: Why it’s worth it to invest in cycling shorts

Carolin C

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Part 1: Why it’s worth it to invest in cycling shorts

Cycling specific clothes (shorts with padding and jerseys with pockets in the back) can at first look odd and uncomfortable but the...

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3 tips for cycling at night (applicable for daytime too!)

Carolin C

Nov 8, 2020
2 min

3 tips for cycling at night (applicable for daytime too!)

Before you go out riding, consider the 3 tips below so you can be safer and noticeable on the road.

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Carolin C

Nov 2, 2020
3 min

3 things to know when you start cycling

Cycling to me came out of the pure desire to venture out of the city while getting some fitness in. Little did I know, it opened me up to...

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